HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 65-02-08MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
February 8, 1965
The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on February 8, 1965, in the
City Council Chambers~ 5311 Orange Avenue~ Cypress, California, at 7:30 p.m.,
Mayor Frank P. Nee presiding.
PRESENT: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Nee
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; City Attorney James
Erickson; Secretary of the Planning Commission Darrell Dalton; Public Works
Director Harold Neu; Police Chief O. C. Foster; Building Superintendent Thomas
Nudson; and Assistant Planner George Putnam,
I UTES:
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to approve the 38_nuary 25, 1965 City Council minutes with
the following corrections: On page 1, the motion under Oral Communications,
the word "storage" should be changed to "office", and on Page 4, the motion to
adopt Ordinance No. 242, the word "unanimous" should be deleted.
ORAL COMMUN.ICATIO~,S:
There were no oral communications at this time.
A.WARD OF Cp~TRAC% FOR PURCHASE OF THREE POLICE V~tlICLES: A report dated
February 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the
following bids were opened by the City Clerk for three Police Vehicles on
Monday, February 1, 1965 at 10:00 a.m.
NAME OF BIDDER
TOTAL BID FOR
,,. THRS.$ vE.nXCLES
A1 Roberts Chrysler- $
Plymouth
10080 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove
(Plymouth Vehicles)
TRADE-IN
,ALLOWA CS
TOTAL LESS
%RADE-IN
7,298.31 $ 2,750,00 $ 4,548.31
Dave Shenk Dodge, Inc.
644 South Greenleaf Avenue
Whittier
(Dodge Vehicles)
7,446.00 3,150.00 4,296.00
McPeek Plymouth Center
1200 So. Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim
(Plymouth Vehicles)
7,176.00 2,100.00 5,076.00
Smith Motor Company
12801 Brookhurst
Garden Grove
(Ford Vehicles)
7,035.24 1,450.00 5,585.24
The low bid submitted by Dave Shenk Dodge, Inc. requested an exception for the
ll9-inch wheel base set forth in the specifications. The Polide Chief has
indicated that the City should maintain the ll9-incb wheel base to provide for
more stable driving conditions.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to accept the bid from A1 Robert Chrysler Plymouth as the
lowest and best bid and authorize the awarding of the nontract in the amount
of $4~548.31 including trade-in for~he purchase of three Police VehiCles to
A1 Roberrs Chrysler Ptymouth~ 10080 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove. The
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN~
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright,
None
None
and Nee
February 8, 1965
PUBLIC tIEARING RE: AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90: The Mayor announced
this was the time and place tof~onSider amendments to Zoning Ordinance No. 90.
The City Manager presented Resolution No. 235 of the Planning Commission,
recommending approval of the proposed amendments. He further advised that the
amendments were necessary to clarify existing conflicts in the Zoning Ordinance
prior to codification of the City Ordinances.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed amendments.
There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
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. 251
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE
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 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-125 (LOUIS STRUIKMAN): The Mayor
announced this wasthe time and place to consider an application for amendment
to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90 to change the zone from R-4 (High Density
Multiple-Family Residential) to R-1 (One-family Residential) on property
generally located 660' south of Lincoln Avenue on the east side of Moody
Street, requested by Louis Struikman, 13841Artesia Boulevard, Dairy Valley,
California, known as Zone Change No. Z-125.
The City Manager presented Planning Commission Resolution No. 234, recommending
denial of the subject zone change having determined that due to the loss of a
large portion of R-4 zoned property in the City due to the Junior College site,
the subject property was needed as an R-4 area in order to have a balanced
community.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed use.
Mr. Louis Struikman, applicant, addressed the Council, speaking in favor of the
zone change, stating that if the property were zoned to R-1 it could be
developed at an early date.
Mry Walter Chaffee, 131Wilshire, Fullerton, Attorney representing
Mr. Struikman, addressed the Council, reiterating the reason for Planning
Commission denial of this zone change, and stating that R-4 property is not
developing rapidly at the p~esent time. Mr. Chaffee stated that the area
surrounding the requested zone change would be considerably improved if the
requested R-1 development were allowed, and further stated that the adjacent
Catholic Church has made a commitment with the property owner to pay a portion
of the cost of the street. Mr. Chaffee stated that he feels the schools would
prefer R-1 to R-4 zoning, and also stated that there is a market and need for
R-1 property at this time.
Mr. Sam Wilcox, 9041 Moody Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that
he is in agreement with the Planning Commission's recommendation for denial
of the subject zone change. Mr. Wilcox stated that he invested in the area
on the basis of the R-4 zoning, and urged the City Council to maintain the
Master Plan's recommended zoning of R-4 in the subject area. In answer to a
question from Councilman Kanel, Mr. Wilcox stated that he owned property near
the subject zone change and wanted to develop his property.
February 8, 1965
The City Manager explained that provisions had been made for a street in the
subject area under an R-4 development plan; however, the area would have to be
reanalyzed at such time as a change is made in the proposed development of the
area.
General discussion was held concerning the loss of R-4 zoning in the City due
to the location of the Junior College site in Cypress. The Secretary of the
Planning Commission outlined On the map the areas under consideration for R-4
zoning as a result of the Junior College location, and furtherindicated that
these changes would result in maintaining the population densities provided for
in the Master Plan.
In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel, the City Manager advised that the
traffic in the area would be heavier for an R-4 use than for an R-1 use.
There being no further oral protests, and no written communications, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Coundlman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 252
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 FROM R-4 (H~H DENSITY
MULTIPLE FAMILY) TO R-1 (ONE FAMILY RE, SIDENTIAL) ZONE CHANGE
NO. Z-125
Councilman Kanel suggested the possibility of continuing this matter for further
study. The City Attorney advised that if the purpose of possible continuation
was to consider additional information, the Public Hearing should be reopened.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the Public Hearing for Zone Change No. Z125 be reopened.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Gorze~an, to
continue the public hearing for Zone Change No. Z-125 until the regular meeting
of March 8, 1965, for further studies by the staff. The motion failed to carry
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman and Kanel
McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
Mr. Walter Chaffee again addressed the Council, stating that when Mr. Struikamn
purchased the property it was in an agricultural zone, and now the R-4 zoning
has presented development problems for Mr. Struikman.
Mr. Donald Cox, 10358 Artesia, Bellflower, addressed the Council, stating that
he had been contacted by Rev. Caslin of the Catholic Church, who is anxious
to see the property develop, as they have been having problems without the
street improvement.
Mr. Sam Wilcox, Moody Street, again addressed the Council, stating that he
would also like to see the area cleaned up, but he feels the Council should take
into consideration its denial of a previous zone change for the same property
to R-1 under ~fferent ownership at that time.
The City Attorney advised the Council that the statement that the property was
purchased with a particular use in mind does not entitle the property owner the
right to develop that particular use. He further stated that the Council must
consider the Master Plan as merely a guide for development and that any exist-
ing agreements regarding street development should be disregarded inasmuch as
the City would have to determine the ultimate street design for the subject
property. The City Attorney further advised that economic considerations in
themselves are not a valid basis on which to approve or deny requested zone
changes.
Councilman Kanel requested that the matter be continued since this zone
change request is an additional deviation from the Master Plan recommendations.
There being no further oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing closed.
February 8, 1965
It was moved by Councilman Wright and seconded by Councilman Kanel to concur
with the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny Zone Change No, Z-125.
The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
.AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel and Wright
Gorzeman~ McCarney, and Noe
None
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Gorzeman to
approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 252, granting Zone O~ange No. Z-125.
Prior to voting on this motion, Councilman Kanel stated that he feels approval
of this Zone Change is wrong as it is not in accordance with the City's Master
Plan. Councilman Wright objected to the zone change as not being proper zoning
for the area.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman McCarney's motion to
approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 252.
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 C~UNCILMEN|
ABSENT: 0 COL~CILMEN:
Gorzeman, McCarney, and Noe
Kenel and Wright
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION, .D.E..C..IS~pN ON CONpITIONA~ .U.SE
PERMIT NO. C-177: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the
Public Hearing to consider an appeal requested by Paul W. Christenson,
4616 Greenmeadow Road, Long Beach; Henry Neisht, 4114 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress;
Antonien F. DeSutter, 9242 Bloomfield, Cypress; John Coelho, 9031 Denni, Cypress;
Estate of Mary Souza by Ale Mac Cardoze, 9391 Grindlay, Cypress; Mason A. and
Florence E. Boston,lllO First Street, Norco; and Frank and Mary Correia,
9092 So. Denni, Cypress; of the decision of the Cypress Planning Commission on
Conditional Use Permit No. C-177 to allow the construction of a drive-in theater
and related concession on property generally located at the southeast corner
of Lincoln and Bloomfield, requested by Guy 3. Tedesco, 1104 East Marcelle,
Compton, and B. W. Wrtght, 3109 Volk Avenue, Long Beach.
The City Manager presented a communcation dated January 25, 1965, from
Mr. Walter B. Cheffee, transmitting the appeal of the Planning Commission's
decision on Conditional Use Permit No. C-177, The City Manager also presented
in full the appeal from the above-mentioned individuals. The grounds for
filing the~ppeal are as follows: "The Planning Commission failed to properly
evaluate the evidence submitte~ and specifically, failed to take into full
consideration the drainage problem and traffic problem involved; the fact that
the construction of a drive-in theater at said location would adversely affect
the value of the property of the undersigned; and the economic consequences of
the City of Cypress, in granting said Conditional Use Permit."
The City Manager also presented Planning Con~nission Resolution No. 232 which
approve Conditional Use Permit No. C-177 subject to 14 conditions.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if amyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the appeal.
Mr. Richard Owen, representing the Star Dust Lands, Inc., addressed the Council,
stated that his Company owns 20 acres immediately south of the subject property,
and they are not in favor of the drive-in theater. Mr, Owen stated that if the
Conditional Use Permit is approved by the Council, he would request that
Condition No. 11 be amended~D require that all speakers shall be a minimum
of 100 feet from all R-1 zoned property, rather than 40 feet as in the present
condition. Mr. C~en further stated that his Compeny's engineers had prepared
information concerning the drive-in theater which was made available to the
property ~ners appealing the decision of the Planning Commission.
Mr. Tony DeSutter, 9242 Bloomfield, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating
that he owns property directly west of the proposed drive-in theater and is
definitely opposed to the variance for a drive-in theater. Mr. DeSutter
emphasized the drainage problems, stating that the 90-day time period for
construction of the drive-in was not sufficient to resolve the drainage
problems of the drive-in theater inasmuch as he understands there will be a
difference of 13 feet elevation free the first row of cars to the last row of
Cars,
~ebruary 8, 1965
Mr. Walter Chaffee, 131 West Wtlshire, Pullerton, addressed the Council on
behalf of the appellants, stating that as indicated by Mr. Richard Owen of
Star Dust Lands, Inc., certain information has been made available by Mr, Owen's
Company to the appellants~ which included an Economic Study of the Proposed
Drive-In, dated December 12, 1964, prepared by Blair and Webb. Mr. Chaffee
distributed copies of the report to members of the Council, said report giving
a break-down with pictures of various drive-in theaters in the area, whowing
a comparison with industrial property relating to taxes produced. With reference
to tax revenues received by cities from drive-in theaters, Mr. Chaffee indicated
that a good drive-in theater produces approximately $2,500 per year in sales
tax.
Mr. O~affee emphasized the traffic problem with reference to the curved highway
on Bloomfield and the bridge over the flood control ~annel stating that much
concentrated traffic would be generated by the drive-in on Lincoln Avenue,
State Highway~ and any problems created on this street would have to be
coordinated with the State.
Mr. Chaffee introduced Mr. Jim Crosby, Civil Engineer from the firm of
Voorheis, Trindle & Nelson, who had prepared studies concerning the traffic
problem which would be created by the proposed drive-in theater.
Mr. Jim Crosby addressed the Council stated that he had prepared a traffic
analysis and evaluation of potential traffic problems and presented eight
exhibits for Council consideration. Mr. Crosby stated that studies indicate
that 75% of the traffic will be generated from the west and 25% from the east.
Ihe exhibits presented included such problems as traffic flow from the west,
with reference to the problem created by the bridge over the Coyote Creek
Channel; traffic flow from the east~ with reference to the problem of adequate
spwce for storage of vehicles on Lincoln Avenue; storage of vehicles arriving
from the west; existing turning bays on Lincoln Avenue; and exit problems.
Mr. Crosby presented to the City Council a copy of a report prepared by him
in January 1965, entitled"Engineering Report for Proposed Drive-In Theater~
Southeast Corner of Lincoln Avenue and Bloomfield Street, City of Cypress."
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman~ Mr. Crosby indicated that at
peak traffic flowi, there would be 60 cars stored on Lincoln between Denni and
the entrance to the proposed theater,
In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel, Mr. Crosby stated he did not
feel that through traffic would be diverted off of Lincoln to other City streets
in order to avoid the drive-in theater traffic.
Councilman McCarney inquired about the similarity between traffic conditions at
the Highway 39 Drive-In Theater in Westminster as compared to the proposed
drive-in in Cypress. Mr. Crosby compared the traffic patterns in Westminster.
Councilman Gorzeman requested the Police Chief to voice his opinion on the
potential traffic problems created by the Drive-In Theater. Police Chief
Poster addressed the Council, stating that any type of commercial activity will
increase traffic, and that he feels the traffic generated by the drive-in would
not be insurmountable. Chief Foster indicated that he feels the traffic making
a left-hand turn from Lincoln into the Drive-In would, through the proper
timing of traffic signals, be able to enter the drive-in at a faster rate than
anticipated in Mr. Crosby's studies. He further stated that exit from the
drive-in should not cause a great problem due to the light traffic at that time
of night.
In answer to a question from Councilman ~{cCarney, Chief Foster indicated that
he f~els the traffic problems would be less than those caused by the Los
Alamitos Race Track.
Mr. Walter Chaffee addressed the Council, stating that various individuals who
had signed the appeal were in the audience and perhaps would like to address
the Council concerning the matter.
Mrs. Mason Boston, addressed the Council, stating that she wsuld like her
property changed to R-4 zoning and asked if a~tments built on her property
would abut directly against the Drive-In. The Secretary of the Planning
Commission advised that they ~uld not. Mrs. Boston also indicated that she
has various bus inesses on Lincoln Avenue which she feels would be hurt by the
increased traffic flow during the hours of the drive-in theater operation.
February 8, 1965
Dr. Paul W. Christenson addressed the Council, stating that he m~ns property
across the street from the proposed drive-in theater, and inquired about the
conditions required of the dirve-in theater for street improvements in the
vicinity. The City Manager indicated that street improvements will have to be
installed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Dr. Christenson further
stated that he feels the drive-in theater should be responsible for improving
more of Bloomfield than Just the portion adjacent to their property since the
drive-in will be contributing to the traffic problems on Bloomfield.
Mayor ~oe inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak in opposition to
the subject appeal.
Mr. Ward Wright, 3109 Volk Avenue, Long Beach, addressed the Council as
President of the Drive-In Theater Corporation. Mr, Wright inquired of Mr. Jim
Crosby as to how much time was spent in preparing his report and who paid for his
studies, Mr. Crosby indicated that the Robert H. Grant Company, which is one of
Voorheis, Trindle & Nelson's clients, had requested the study and paid for it.
~Ir. Ward Wright stated that a Mr. Ezra Stern, an attorney experienced in motion
pictures from Los Angeles, was in the audience and would like to speak on
behalf of the drive-in theater.
Mr. Ezra Stem addressed the Council, asking the City Council the following
questions: (1) Where were the property o~ners when the original notice was
sent--there were no objections made at that time? (2) Who contacted the people
who signed the appeal for this hearing and what were their reasons? (3) ~qo is
paying the legal fees for the representation of the property owners and the
reason? Are they being paid by the people who live in the City of Cypress?
Was the petition prepared by people living in the City of Cypress? Were there
residents of the City of Cypress who went around obtaining signatures from the
property owners or was it a resident of some other n~ighboring city? Why
should someone other than a resident of the City of Cypress prepare petitions
on behalf of people who oxm property for objection to a drive-in theater in
this location,
Mr. Stern answered Question No. 3 by stating that the property ox.mers are not
paying these fees nor were they against the drive-in theater until they were
stimulated by people and interests outside of this cor~nunity. }ir. Stern indicated
that the allegation was made by the appellants tbat property value would decrease
if the drive-in were allowed. He stated that Orange County has already
determined that the area in question is poor for industrial development, and
further cited examples of property value rising in areas surrounding other
drive-in theaters in Los Angeles County.
Mr. Stern pointed out that Mr. Van Ruitens owner of the property for
the proposed drive-in, also owns 10.14 acres immediately east of the subject
property and an additional 18.68 acres immediately to the southwest. He
stated he feels Mr. V~n Ruiten would not give permission to the drive-in if it
was going to be a detriment to this remaining property.
Mr. Stein indicated that the Robert H. Grant Company had attempted to negotiate
the purchase of part of Mr. Van Ruiten's land after the original application
for rezoning for the drive-in had been made and prior to the appeal that was
filed.
Mr. Stern further stated that he toured the residential area directly behind the
Lincoln Drive-In ~]~eater, and of the 97 homes adjacent to this development,
only two were up for sale. With reference to the potential traffic problems
created by drive-in theaters, ~r. Stern stated that if the problems were such a
detriment to communities~ the State Highway Con~ntssion and the County Traffic
Control Board would not permit drive-in theaters to be built.
,~ir. Stem indicated that the subject drive-in ~heater proposes to have a
recreational and amusement area for children in order to encourage parents to
cor~ early. He further stated that some of the individuals who had signed the
petition appealing the decision of the Planning Commission had told him that
they have no objections and they were sorry they had signed the petition, and
they are not obligated to pay any fees.
With reference to the drainage of the proposed drive-in theater, Mr. Stern
indicated that ~e The ater corporation has engineers who have worked out the
drainage facilities.
February 8, 1965
~Ir. Clarence Hall, Registered Civil Engineer, 840 North Birch, Santa Ana,
addressed the Council, stating that he has been employed by the Theater
Corporation and has prepared grading plans and run-off studies whiEn ~tll
meet the drainage requirements of the City Engineer.
Mr. Pete Van Ruiten, 9432 Bloomfield Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council,
indicated that it wasn's until after December that Mr, 0wen of the Grant
Company had opposed the plans for this property.
Mr. Walter Chaffee again.'addressed the Council, speaking in rebuttal to
Mr. Stern's remarks, stating that the appellants feel there are peculiar
problems with the subject drive-in because of the bridge. He stated that
property vales are going to rise in any area due to population explosion,
but he feels it would be a detriment to surrounding areas due to the traffic
problems. With reference to Mr. Stern's remark about some of the appellants
wishing they had not signed the petitionJ Mr. Chaffee stated that all except
one were at the meeting in favor of the appeal~ and they had no ob.~ection to
signing the appeal.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission Darrell Dalton advised the Council
that several of the traffic count figures presented by Mr. Crosby of Voorheis,
Trindle & Nelson did not agree with figures he had obtained from traffic counts
of the same areas. Mr. Dalton further advised that the drive-in theater as
planned had a holding area for 200 cars and the ticket window can process one
car in less than 15 seconds.
Mr. Crosby again addressed the Council, stating that he agrees with ~r. Dalton's
remarks concerning the ticket facilities, but stated that the limiting factor
is the left-hand turn movements from Lincoln Avenue. He further stated that
he had obtained his information concerning the traffic counts from the Orange
County Road Department's records for 196~.
City Attorney James Erickson addressed the Council, advising of the following:
(1) The City Council should disregard the remarks made by Mr. Van Ruiten
concerning ~Ir. Owen~s changing his mind.
(2) Evidence regarding the financial stability of the applicant should not
be considered by the Council.
(3) Evidence regarding development around the drive-ins in this and other
areas and uses in the drive-in such as the recreational facilities proposed for
the purpose of encouraging early arrivals should be considered.
(4) The fact that this was stated to be a poor piece of property for
industry is not material--the materialfry is in determining the appropriateness
of this particular use in an 1I-C zone and industry is not permitted in an ~.1-C
zone, so it shouldn't be compared ~ith the drive-in use.
(5) The references to payment of legal fees, engineering fees, and ~e
allegations regarding the persons circulating the petitions have very limited
materiality to City Council consideration, and the Council should restrict
consideration to a determination of what effect this might have on the facts
presented by the various parties employed, not on the motives of the parties
them se lve s.
(6) The traffic studies presented by Mr. Crosby are appropriate for
Council consideration, however the Council should review them and evaluate t]~em
in view of the statements from the City staff concerning traffic counts and
storage problems ~nd the statements from the Police Chief concerning his
opinion on the traffic problems which ~uld be created.
(7) The Council should be cautioned against giving more materiality to
the representations regarding the economic impact of tI~e proposed drive-in
theater d~velopment upon the City than is warranted by the scope of the
Condition~l Use Permit consideration before it. An economic study was pres epted
to the Council comparing the proposed use with an industrial use of the same
property. However, t[~e property is now zoned H-C and the appropriate comparison
should be between the proposed use ~nd other H-C uses. Furthermore, the study
did not consider the admissions tax income to the City from the proposed use,
and thus the total economic impact was not considered by the study.
February 8, 1965
(8) Mr. DeSutter's mention of a "Variance" was incorrect--the application
for the drive-in was in the form of a "Conditional Use Permit."
(9) Hr. DeSutter's mention of a 90-day time period in which to complete
the drive-in was also incorrect.
(10) 'ihe reference to a drainage problem should be considered in view of the
drainage problems presented in comparison to other possible H-C zone uses.
A brief discussion was held concerning the admission tax to be charged for
admission to the drive-in theater.
Mr. Walter Chaffee addressed the Council, stated that he has doubts about the
legality of the admissions tax, and further stated that the Economic Study
referred to by Mr., Ertckson was prepared at the time the property was zoned
for Industry as M-1 zoning.
In answer to ~lr. Cllaffee's remarks concerning the admissions tax~ the City
Attorney acknowledged that there was no direct authority supporting the power
of a city to levy such a tax. HoweverI it was his opinion that the City did
have the power to levy such a tax. If the City has the power to tax the race
track~ it has the power to tax the drive-in theater.
Mr. Guy J. Tedesco, applicant for the Dr~ve-In Theater, addressed the Council,
stated that many of the comments made at the Public Hearing were in conflictl
as some implied that the drive-in would be filled to capacity due to the
traffic problems~ and other indicated that there will only be a few people in
attendence and the revenue from the admission tax will be small.
There being no further oral protests and no further written con~nunications, the
Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
TIle Mayor declared a recess at 10:03 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 10:09 p,m., all City Councilmen being
present.
In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel concerning the Staff's recommenda-
tio~ regarding the conditions imposed by the Planning Commission, the City
~anager stated that the staff is in agreement with those conditions as
approved.
Councilman Gorzeman inquired about the Staff's recommendation concerning
drainage of tile subject area. ~e Public Works Director stated that the drain-
age condition is satisfactory in eliminating drainage problems to adjacent areas.
He further stated that he has seen the drainage plans for tile drive-in theater
and there is sufficient ~11 to take the water south. The north 200 feet of
the drive-in would drain into the Lincoln Avenue storm drain and the remaining
area would drain to the south.
Councilman Kanel stated that he was going to vote in opposition to the drive-in
theate r as he feels it will be a potential loss of sales tax revenue to the
City, and he further feels studies should have been made to compare other lt-C
uses with the drive-in use.
Councilman Gorzeman stated he does not think the drive-in theater would be
detrimental since a great amount of revenue will be received from the admissions
tax. He further inquired if other cities collect admissions tax from drive-in
theaters. ~me City Attorney stated that there are other cities in the State
that collect admissions t ax~ however no research has been made concerning the
other cities in Orange County which have drive-in theaters.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, and seconded by Councilman McCarney, to
uphold the decision of the Planning Commission in approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. C-177. Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held
concerning the area surrounding the proposed drive-in theater and concerning
the noise caused by the drive-in speakers, With reference to the noise problem
the Secretary of the Planning Commission stated that the residents adjacent to
the drive-in theater in another city had complained about the noise from the
speakers during the day-light hours when the maintenance men at the theater had
turned them on, but had not complained about the noise at night. For this
reason a condition has been added to Conditional Use Permit No. C-177 that no
speakers shall be allowed to be turned on during the daytime.
February 8, 1965
In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel, the Secretary of the Planning
Commission stated that the homes constructed adjacent to the Lincoln Drive-In
Theater had 'been built after the construction of the Theater.
Councilman Gorzeman inquired about the possibility of adding a condition to the
Conditional Use Permit to provide for the Drive-In Theater to pay for any
traffic enforcement officers needed to control traffic.
~r. Ward Wright, President of the The ater Corporation, addressed the Council,
stating that he expects to pay for the use of Off-duty Cypress Police Officers
as needed to direct traffic.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Wrtght's motion to uphold
the decision of the Planning Commiss~on in approval of Conditional Use Permit
No. C-177.
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, ~IcCarney, Wrigh~s and Noe
Kanel
None
PUBLIC, HEARING RE: , AD.,OF,TION OF ,UNIFORM BUILDING CODE: The :,layor announced
this was tbe time and place to consider the a'dop't'ion of an Ordinance adopting
the Uniform Building Code, 1964 Edition, Volume I and the 1964 Editions Volume
III Standard.
The >Iayor declared the public hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed Building Code.
There being no oral protests and no written corranunications, the Mayor declared
the publid hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only~ title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 245
A ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
~-IENDING ORDINANCE NO. 126 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
b~IFOPJ4 BUILDING CODE, 1964 EDITION, VOLUME I AND 1964
EDITION, VOLL~{E III, STANDARD
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney~ Wright, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILbIEN: None
PUBL.IC IiEARING. RE: ADOFTIg.N pF .NAT, I,ONAL ELECTRICAL CODE: The I~ayor
announced this was the time and place to consider the adoption of an Ordinance
adopting the National E]mtrical Code, 1962 Edition, as amended.
The Mayor declared the Public Nearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to spe~k for or against the proposed Electrical Code.
There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
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. 246
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPP~SS
A~ENDING ORDINANCE NO. 117 AND ADOPTING BY REFEPJjNCE THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1962 EDITION, AS AMENDED
February 8, 1965
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried~ this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCIIFLEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
AB SENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel~ McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
PUB.LIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION 0F UNIFORM PLUMBING COD.E: The Mayor announced
this was the time and place to consider the adoption of an Ordinance adopting
the Uniform Plumbing Code~ 1964 Edition, as amended.
The City Manager explained that the adoption of these Ordinances~B~ reference
was being done to up-date the current Ordinances prior to codification of all
of the City's Ordinances.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed Plumbing Code,
There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared
the Public }learing closed.
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. 247
~N ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPP£SS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 106 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE T~E
UNIFORM PLU~ING CODE~ 1964 EDITION~ AS AMENDED
It was moved by Councilman Wright, 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~fiEN:
ABSENT: 0 COI~i]CIL~N:
Gorzeman~ Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
PUp~IC HEARING lIE: ADOPTION OF HEATinG ~p. C0~LFO~T C0OL~G CODE: The Mayor
announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider the
adoption of an Ordinance adopting the Uniform Heating and Comfort Cooling Code,
1964 Edition, as amended.
1]~e Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in ~he audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed Heating and Comfort Cooling Code.
There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
fellows:
ORDINANCE NO. 248
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 106 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
UNIFORM HEATING AND CCMFORT COOLING CODE~ 1964 EDITION,
AS ~NDED.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIllIEN:
Gorzemans Kanels McCarneys Wright~
None
None
and Noe
February 8, 1965
P.U..B.~IC ~EARING RE: ADOPTION OF FIRE PREVEnt. ION CODE: The Mayor announced
this was the time and place to consider the adoption of an Ordinance adopting
the Fire Prevention Code, 1960 Edition, of the National Board of Fire Under-
writers, as ended.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed Fire Prevention Code.
There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilmam Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only~ title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 249
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 59 AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
FIRE PREVENTION CODE, 1960 EDITION, OF THE NATIONAL BOARD
OF FIRE UNDERWRITERS, AS AI~ENDED
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel~ and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIIZ~EN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Noe
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF U~IFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE: The Mayor
announced this was the time and place to consider the adoption of an Ordinance
adopting the Uniform Traffic Ordinance of the League of California Cities,
1964 Edition, as amended.
The Mayer declared the Public Heating open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or against the proposed Traffic Ordinance.
?here being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing cleeed.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright~ and
unanimously carried~ the following Rasolution be adopted~ title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 548
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RECOGNIZING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES AS A NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO ~{E STUDY OF LOCAL
IH/NICIPAL GOVERNmeNT AND APPROVING THE 1964 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM TRAFFIC ORDINANCE FOR CALIFORNIA CITIES A~PTED AND
PUBLISHED BY THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
THe following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCII~{EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEaN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel~ McCarney, Wright~ and Noe
None
None
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, 250
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REGULATING THE USE OF AND TRAFFIC UB1N~HE STREET, SIDEWALKS,
AND OTHFA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PLACES IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS:
THE USE~ PARKING AND CONTROL OF VEHICLES THEREON, Ttt REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 107 tND ALL ORDINANCES ~MENDATORY THEREOF ~ND
ADOPTING BY REFEPZNCE, THE 1964 EDITION OF TIlE UNIFO~4 TRAFFIC
ORDINt~CE OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFOP~IIA CITIES, AS AMENDED
February 8, 1965
287
It was moved by Councilman Wright, 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 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE
LICENSE, NATIONAL DRIVE-IN GROCERY: A communication was presented from the
~lcoholic Beverage Control Board, notifying the City of a transfer of ownership
from U-Tote'M Market No. 21 to National Drive-In Grocery, for the off-sale beer
and wine license at 5961Cerritos Avenue, Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
CO~4UNICATION FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: NEW ON-SALE BEER LICENSE
GERALD M. LAYER~ 4114 LINCOLN AVENUE: A communication was presented from the
Alcohdic Beverage Control Board, notifying the City of a supplemental new
on-sale beer license application for Gerald M. Layer, 4114 Lincoln Avenue,
Cypress. The Planning Department has indicated that a Conditional Use Permit
will be required in order to comply with the Zoning Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to notify the AlcOholic
Beverage Control Board that the application will be required to obtain a
Conditional Use Permit.
COMMUNICATION FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE
LICENSE TRANSFER, NATIONAL DRIVE-IN GROCERY: A communication was presented
from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board notifying the City of a transfer
of ownership from U-Tote'M Market No. 25 to National Drive-In Grocery, for the
off-sale beer and wine license at 4461Cerritos Avenue, Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE
LICENSE TRANSFER~ NATIONAL DRIVE-IN GROCERY: A communication was presented
from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, notifying the City of a transfer
of ownership from U-Tote'M Market No. 33 to National Drive-In Grocery, for the
off-sale beer andwine license at 5049 Ball Road, Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM BUENA PARK RECREATION COMMMISSION RE: STATE BORROW PIT SITE
FOR REGIONAL PARK: A communication dated January 29, 1965, was presented from
Mr. Raymond C. Thomas, Director of Recreation for the City of Buena Park,
transmitting a Resolution of the Park and Recreation Commission, requesting
consideration of the State Borrow Pit site in the proximity of Highway 39 and
Rosecrans Avenue for inclusion in the Master Plan of Regional Parks for Orange
County by the Board of Supervisors.
A communication was also presented from the City Clerk of the City of Buena
Park, transmitting a similar resolution from the Buena Park City Council,
and requesting the City Council of Cypress support them in this matter.
Councilman Kanel stated that since the Nike Base is much closer to the City
of Cypress and is also being considered as a Regional Park Site, he would
questio~ the advisability of supporting the Buena Fark's Resolution to request
consideration of the State Borrow Pit Site in Buena Park.
Following discussion concerning this matter, a motion was made by Councilman
Gorzeman to instruct the staff to investigate the merits of the State Borrow
Pit in Buena Park as compared to the Nike Site for a Regional Park, however,
the motion died for lack of a second.
Discussion was also held regarding the abilib] of the Orange County Board of
Supervisors to develop the Nike Site for a regional! park and further possibRity
that under these circumstances th~ State Borrow Pit site might be desirable.
February 8, 1965
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to continue consideration of Buena Park's request pending
further study on this matter.
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE RADIOt INC., RE: RADIO STATION IN ORANGE COUNTY:
A communication dated January 27, 1965, was presented from James F. Simons,
Vice President of Orange!Radio, Inc., requesting the City Council to adopt a
Resolution endorsing Orange Radio, Inc.'s application to the Federal Communica-
tions Commission for a radio statimin Orange County.
Following discussion concerning Re advisability of the City Council adopting
a Resolution to promote a private enterprise, it was moved by Councilman Kanel,
seconded by Counc]~aan Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, this communication
be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM ROBERT J. DOERRt RE:r RESIGNATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION:
A communication dated February 5, 1965, was presented from Mr. Robert J. Doerr,
tendering his resignation as City Planning Commissioner due to his inability
to contribute his time to the position.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to accept the resignation of Robert J. Doerr from the
Cypress Planning Commission.
It was further moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to send a letter of appreciation to both Mr. Robert Doerr
and Mr. Augustine G. Garcia, former Planning Commissioners, commending them for
their time and efforts on the Planning Commission.
FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5669, LARWIN COMPANY: A communication dated February 8,
1965, was presented from the City Engineer, recommending approval of Final
Tract Map No. 5669, located between Holder Street and Juanita Street, north
of the Carbon Creek Channel, 124 R-1 lots, 24.293 acres, as required by the
Larwin Company, 9300 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, California.
Following a brief discussion concerning the layout of the alley in the subject
tract, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to approve Final Tract Map No. 5669, accept me bonds and
agreements for the public improvements, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the Agreements, and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
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 EASEMENT DEED FROM CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT~ JULIET MORRIS SCHOOL
FRONTAGE: A report dated February 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager,
~tating that the City has received an easement deed from the Cypress School
District for Ball Road and Graham Street adJancet to the Juliet Morris School
site.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to accept the easement deed submitted by the Cypress School
District on Graham and Ball and authorize the City Clerk 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 EASEMENT DEED~ SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW AND CERRITOS:
A report dated February 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating
that the City has received an easement deed for the street widening at the
southeast corner of Cerritos and Valley View submitted by Charles Baroldi~
Irma Baroldi, Rena Baroldi Sierra, Irene Baroldi, Thomas Baroldi, Leo Baroldi,
and Leone Ann Baroldi.
It was moved b~ Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to accept the easement deed for the southeast corner of
Valley View and Cerritos and authorize the City Clerk 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 O.F EASEMEN~ DEED, .F.RO.~ ~DBERT H..~. GRANT., NO.RZ.H.WE.S.T CORNER. 0F
ANp W.A~KER: A report dated February, 4, 1965s was presented from the
City Manager, stating that the City has received an easement deed from Robert
H. Grant for the right-of-way required for the construction of the traffic
signals at the northwest corner of Ball Road and Walker Street.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, av~
unanimously carrieds to accept the easement deed from Robert H. Grant and
authorize the City Clerk to transmit the deed to the County for recordatton.
The followin~ roll call vote was takenz
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCII24EN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanels McCarney, Wright, and No,
NOne
None
~P,P,Rp, VJ~, OF PLA~,S AND SPE,CIF,IC~TI,ON,S ~OR, T,RAF,,~IC S,,IGNA~, ,;,N,~AI;T~TION ,,AT ~T,T,
A~,D WALKER: A report Vas presented from the City Engineer, statin~ that the
Plans and SpWcifications for the traffic signal and hiEhway lightin~ system
for the intersection of Ball and Walker have been completed by the Public
Works Department. The Plans and Specifications call for the return of bids to
the office of the City Clerk by March 5, 1965, to be reviewed and presented
formally to the City Council at its meeting of Mardh'S, 1965.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzoman, the City Attorney advised him
that he would be able to vote on this matter even though he owned property
adjacent to the subject location.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimeusly carried, to approve the Plans and Specifications for the traffic
signals and highway safety lighting at Ball Road s,~W~er Street and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise for bids. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCII24ENZ
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Ken, l, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
CERTIFICATION OF .RIGhT-OF-WAY ~q 9RANGE ~_..TY; FOR INTE-~g~qT.I.CM OF. }/~L}. AND
WALKER: A report was presented from the Public Works Director, stating that
dedication has been received to complete right-of-way requirements on the
northeast and northwest corners of Ball and Walker for imstallation of the
traffic signals.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Gorzemans and
unanimously carried, to authorize the City Clerk to certify to Orange eounty
that the City has the necessary right-of-way for the installation of the
traffic signals as approved by Arterial Highway Financing Project No. 254. The
following re11 call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 CfFJNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCII24EN=
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Ken,i, McCarneys Wright, and No,
None
None
The City Manager informed the Council that bids had been awarded by the City of
Buena Parks in cooperation with the City of Cypress, for installation of the
traffic signals at Ball & Valley View and Cerritos and Valley View, and stated
that the bids were below the engineer's cost estimate.
TEMPOI~Y APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS I~ECTOR: A report dated Pebruary 4,
1965s was presented from the City Mana~ers stating that due to the resignation
of the City's Public Works Inspector, the City has made a temporary appointment
of Mr. Richard Cummings to this position, pending establishment of an eligible
list for the position. In accordance with the Personnel Ordinance of the City,
the Council must enter the name of the temporary appointment in the City Council
Minutes.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimunsly carrieds to record the fact that Mr. Richard S. Cunnings has been
appointed as temporary Public Works Inspector, to be effective February 15, 1965.
REylEW OF SALES T.A~ REVENUE IN SACRAMENT,q BY ADMINISTRAT.IyE..ABS~ST~NT: A report
dated February 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that
according to provisions of State laws cities are allowed to periodically review
the sales tax records of the City which are kept in the Sacr-m~nto office of the
State Board of Equalization.
February 8, 1965
The report further indicated that the City of Cypress has not completed a
review of these records for several years and recournended chat Administrative
Assistant Darre11 Dalton be authorized to review these records in conjunction
with the forth-comin~ City Henseers' Conference in Sacramnto.
In answer to a question from CounCilman Ken, l, the City HanaSer advised chat
the only way to get the sales tax records information is to inspect the
records in Sacramento.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarneys and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 549
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION OF THE STATE
OF CALIFOI~NIA TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILI~N:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and No,
No~e
None
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER STUDY ~ROPOSALS: A report dated February 8, 1965,
was presented from the City Managers stating that pursuant to the City Council
action of January 11, 1965s requests for proposals to analyze the Justification
for a Regional Shopping Center in the general area of the Civic Center site were
submitted to Economic Research Associates, Los Angeles; Stanford Research
Institute, South Pasadena; Larry Smith and Coa=~any, Los Angeles, and Real
Estate Research Corporations LOs Angeles.
The report further indicated that the firm of Coldwell, Banker & Company had
volunteered to make a preliminary study concerning the feasibility of a
shopping center in the subject area, said report indicating that there is a need
to conduct further studies to determine how large a development could ultimately
be supported surrounding the civic center and at other locations in the City.
The firms of Larry Smith and Company and Stanford Research Institute were not
in a position to submit a proposal ~o the City for the requested study.
Proposals have been received from Keonomic Research Associates and Real Estate
Research Corporations both encompassing the same scope of works and both
estimating the cost for the complete study to be $5s000. Both ~opesals include
a provision that if preliminary calculations indicate the proposed center would
not be a feasible undertaking, further work ~ould be suspended at the
discretion of the City.
The City Manager recommended the selection of Economic Research Associates
inasmuch as they have recently completed studies of various types within
Orange County, particularly in the field of Industrial Development,
In answer to a question from Councilman Ken, l, the City ManaEer indicated that
the preliminary study made by Coldwell, Banker & Company was done at no cost
to the City.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by
Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to approve and accept the proposal
between the City of Cypress and Economic Research Associates for the Regional
Shopping Center Development Study as outlined in the City Manager's report of
February 8, 1965, at a cost not to exceed $5,000. The following roll call
vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneye Wright, and Nue
None
~None
1964~.65 BUDGET P~,VI.S.IO~S.: A report dated February 4,1965, was presented from
the City Manager concerning a mid-year summary of anticipated revenues and
expenditures in relation to the approved 1964-65 budget. A review of the
revenue estimates would indicate that the City will have available an additional
$185,964.00.
February 8, 1965
Decreases in anticipated revenue total $60,000, leaving the estimated revenues
over budgeted amounts of $125,964.00.
A review of the anticipated budget expenditures indicates that ver~ few
additional appropriations will be required. The major exception is the s~ount
for the construction of the library facility, which was not budgeted, and is
estimated at $80,000, and an additional $33,024 £or the bridge improvements on
Walker and Moody.
No additional budget appropriations are requested" st this time; however, the
report recapsanded several budget transfers between departments due to the
change of builiing maintenance from a contractual basis to the use of City
emptoyees with equipment purchased by theCity; unforeseen damages to traffic
signal devices; and increased costs in certain schcol street pavin~ projects.
It was moved by Councilm~n Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the transfers outlined in the City Manager's
report of February 4, 1965. The following roll call vote was t~ken.'
AYES| 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
~orzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
C..C~ERCE: A report dated February 4, 1965, was presented from the City
Manager concerning the request by the Chamber of Commerce for use of a portion
of the building used for City Council Chambers for office space for both the
Ch~nber sad Junior Chamber of Commerce.
The report reconmended that if the Chambers of Commrce are to be granted use
of the building, that a separate entrance be provided for the two adjoining
rooms and a door be provided which could be locked between the office space
and ~he Council Chanbers. The report further recommended that the City be
held harmless from any liability, theft, fire, and other items relating to the
use of the municipal facility by the Chmnber of Cv~..arce, and that the lease-
agreement provide a 30-60 day notice of termination for the use if the City
required the facility.
The City Manager advised that the Chamber of Cc~h~arce is willing to install the
recommended separate entrance.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Couectlman McCarney, seconded by
Counctlman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to adopt the following Resolution,
determining that portions of the City Council Chambers facility are not presently
needed by the City and use of the facility by the Chsmber of Co~erce and
Junior Chmaber of Camnerce is not in conflict with any City operation, and
f~her to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest an agreement
to be prepared by the City Attorney for the rent-f~reelease of portions of the
City Council Chmnbers subject to the condtions outlined in theCityManager's
report dated February 4,1965. The title of the Resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 550
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING THE USE OF PORTIONS OF THE CYPRESS CITY
COUNCIL (Yd~MBERS BY THE CYPRESS (11AMBER OF COMMERCE
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCII24EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN .'
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Corzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
N,O~,-COMFQRMING USE C,O~,LAII~,--PIG FARM: A report dated February 4, 1965, was
presented from the City Manager, stating that a communication has been
received dated January 27, 1965, directed to the attention of tlm City Council
regarding the existing pig farm at 4891 Cerrttos Avenue, Cypress. The letter,
signed by five property owners on Cathy Avenue, reqnests action to eliminate the
noise, slot, m%d abundance of flies which they attribute to the adjacent
property which isbeing used as a pig farm.
February 8, 1965
The Orange County Health Department has investigated the sub3ect pig farm
and reported that the operation has been in existence for several years and
not equipped for odor-free sanitation maintenance, and due to the lack of
drainages effective fly and odor control is extremely difflcult.
The City Attorney hem indicated that the pig faro use of the property is
non-conforming and subject to elimination under the provisions of Section 122.3
and other applicable sections of Part 22 of Ordinance No. 90, as sinended, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress.
In order to proceed with the elimination of the non-conforming use, a Public
Nearing must be held by the City Council for the purpose of determining whether
such use is detr~ntal to the health, safety, and welfare.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the City Attorney stated that
the owner of the pig farm would he notified of any action Uken by means of a
Public Hearing notice. The City Attorney further advised that the use could
not be slimlusted by any other means than the holdin~ of a Public Hearing by
the City Council.
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councihnan Kanel, seconded by
Councilman McCarney, and uuenimously carried, to autb~rize the City Cle~rk to
publish a Notice of Public Hearing in accordance with the regulations outlinsd
in the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses, said Public Hearing
to be scheduled at earliest possible date and further to inform the property
o~ners bringing this matter to~he attention of the City Council of this
action. The following roll call vote was takerig
AYES= 5 COUNCILMEN=
NOES| 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel~McCarneys Wright, and Nce
None
None
ACCEPTANCE OF .IMPROVE~.EN.%S..AND RELEASE OF BUNDS. TRACTS 5420 AND 5455. ROBERT
H. GRafT AND 'COMPA~YI A ~'~'p~rt dated February 4, 196'~, was presented from the
City Manager, stating that a request has been received from the Robert H.
Grant Company for release of the bonds for the public improvements in Tracts
No. 5420 and 5455.
The Public Works Department indicates that all construction work has been
completed and is acceptable except for a deviation from the approved construc-
tion plans regarding the parkway on Denni, said deviation cons isting of the
planting of lawn and Cypress trees instead of painted asphalt over sterilized
sc~l with tree wells for Cypress trees, as recommended by the Engineering
Department.
The City Manager stated that a definite policy has not been established concern-
ing the planting of parkwayson arterial streets and therefore the staff is
hesitant to hold the release of the bonds for this single deviation. He further
suggested that theCity Council may wish to detemime that the lawn planting is
acceptable as a substitute for painted asphalt between the curb and sidewalk
for these tracts.
Mr. Richard Owen, representing the Robert H. Grant Cempany, addressed the
Councils stating that this Company would be willing to install the pipes for a
manually-controlled sprinkler system in the parkways planted with grass. In
answer to a question frem Councilman Kanel, Mr. Owen indicated that his Company
would be willing to lay the pipe for the sprinkler systems on the exterior
perimeters of all the Grant Company's subdivisions.
Following discussion concerning the parkway planting policy, it was moved by
Councilman Kansls seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to
accept the improvements in Tract No. 5420 and authorize the City Clerk to
release theb0nds. The following roll call voteswas takenz
AYES: 5 COUNCILMENI
N~S: 0 COUNCILMEN=
ABSENT| 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright. and Noe
None
None
It was further moved by Conncilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimoua~ carried, to accept the improvements in Tract No. 5455 and
authorize the City Clerk to release the bonds. The following roll call vote
was taken:
February 8, 1965
AYES ~ 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
Councilman Gorzeman requested that the matter of the parkway planting policy be
resolved at an early date. The City Hanager indicated that the staff would
have a report concar/InS this matter as soon as possible.
REIMBURSEMENT TO ROBERT H. GRANT COMPt~NY. DRAINAG~ DISTRICT 3-B: A report
dated February 4, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, stating that the
Robert H. Grant Company has recetnly submitted drainage fees in the mount of
$15,589.50 for Tract No. 5272 and for the conmercial area on the ~st side of
Denni at Cerritos in Drainage District 3-B. In accordance with the tenns of the
Drainage District 3-B Reimbursement Agreement approved on June 22, 1964, these
funds are eligible for reimbursement to the Robert H. Grant Company.
It was moved by Councilman Wrights seconded by Councilman Gorzoman, and
unanimonsly card:ted, to authorize the reimbursement to the Robert H. Grant
Company in accordance with the Reimbursement Agreement for Drainage District 3-B
in the amount of $15,589.50. The followlag roll cell vote~'was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Corzeman, Kanels McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
S~CO~, P~.ADING QRD.I~.~E .NO, 243, A~DI~G QRD.I..NANCE m. 90.. ~ MIN.m~
~[LDING SI~ ~D ~T ~ ~ PD ~.E.~ It was mo~d by ~ct~ Gorz~,
seceded by Councilman Wright~ ~d unan~ly carried, the folloWrig Ordinance
be read by title only, title as folly,:
ORDINANCE NO. 243
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C"IPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCEs SECTION
117.3s '~iINIMUM BUILDING SITE AND LOT WIDTH REQUIRED"
(P-D, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE)
It was moved by Coonciiman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wrights and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted. The followlag roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
SECO~..P-EADING ORDI~AN~.. NO, 244, ~ME~..I.NG. ~y~D.i~XSION O~IN~. ~QUI~
~E~R~D UTI~,I~,~: It was ~ved by Councilm~ Wright, seconded by
Councilm~ Corz~, and unan~ously carried, the foll~ing Ordin~ be
read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 244
AN ORDINANCE OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 77, THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE, SECTION
5-19s IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED, BY ADDING (m) "UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES REQUIRED"
It was moved by Councilman Goreeman and seconded by Councilman Wright this
Ordinance be adopted, however prior to voting discussion was held conrerhing
this Ordinance. The City Attorney advised that a question had arisen
conerning who was responsible for paying for installation ofthe utilities
underground, and stated that this is a matter for adJus~nent by the Public
Utilities Commissions not by the City Council.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Gorseman's motion to
adopt Ordinance No, 244:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
NOne
February 8, 1965
SECOND READING ORpINAN~E .Np., 237, AMENDING. ORp. I~NC~ NO, 38, .I~.;.. ESTABLI.S.HMENT
OF. OFFIC~ 'DIRECTOR, ,OF FINANCE: It was moved by Councilman Gotzero,n,
seconded by Councilman Wri2ht* and unanimously carried, the followix~ Ordinance
be read by tit1, onlys title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO, 237
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 38 (ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, PRES6RIBING THE POWERS AND DUTIES
THEREOF, AND ASSIGNING THE FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING DUTIES
IMPOSED UPON THE CITY CLERK TO 2SAID DIRECTOR OF FINANCE) .
The City Manager explained that this Ordinance merely ~mended Ordinance No. 38
concerning the method of appointment of t_he Finance Director, a~i does not
create a new position of Finance Director.
It was moved by Councilman Gotzero,n, seconded by Councilman Wrilht, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted. The followins roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
AB SENT: 0 COUNt ILMEN:
Gotzero,n, Kanel, McCarney, WriF. ht, and Noe
None
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO, 23~.~ AMENDING OI~.INANC.E N.O.L 91, P~.; COLLECTION.
QF, RUBBISH AND T..~SH: It was moved by Councilman GoTzero,n, seconded by
Councilman HcCarney. and unanimously carried, the,following Ordinance be read
by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 238
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 91 (RELATIVE TO THE COLLECTION OF
GARBAGE, TRASH, RUBBISH, WASTE MATERIAL, ETC.), SECTION
21,Z
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unamimously carried, t_his Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call
vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
AB SENT: 0 COUNt ILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kin%el, McCarney, Wright, and No,
None
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE NOt 239, AMENDING OP. DI,NANC~,,..,NQ, ,1.8a .RE.L..S,.~E' .OF
FIREWORKS: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Gorzemm, and unanimously carried, the followin~ Ordinance be redd by title
only, title ,,,follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 239
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AbIENDING ORDINANCE NO. 18, AS ENDED, RELATING TO THE SALE
OF FIREWORKS
It was moved by Councilman WriEht, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted, The followin~ roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCII24EN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Nne
None
None
SECUND READING ORDIaANCE NO, 240,./LMENDING ORDInANCe*O, 2.24 ,RE.:... PERMITS .~
LIVE ENTER,TAINME.NT: It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman
Ken, l, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only,
title as follows:
February 8, 1965
ORDINANCE NO. 240
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 224 OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, REQUIRING
PERMITS FOR LIVE ENTERTAII~4ENT, PRESCRIBING THE PROCEDURE
FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND IMPOSING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call
vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN ~
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kernel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
RESOLUTION COMMENDING GOVERNOR BROWN AND UNIVERSITY OF ~LIFORN~A. BOARD OF
REGENTS FOR PR(MPT ENFORCEMENT, ~T,I.O,N.S. AT UNIVERSITY OF C~IFORNIA AT BERKELEY:
The City Manager presented a resolution prepared at the request of the City
Council at its meeting of January I1, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilm~m Kanel, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 551
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING GOVERNOR EDMUND G. gROWN AND THE UNIVERSITY
OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF REGENTS FOR THEIR PROMPT ENFORCEMENT
ACTION TAKEN AT THE RECENT DISTURBANCES ~LT THE UNIVERSITY OF
CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY
It was further moved by Councilman Kenel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to transmit copies of this resolution~ Governor Brown
and the ~d~inistrative Office of the Board of Regents. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN~.~
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
RE.SOLUTION AL,~.OW.IMG. CLAIm. S...AND ,DEM.AN,Dp. Np.S.,. 10616 THRU 10668 (P.AYROLL): It was
moved by Council~ McCarneys seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carried. the following ~esolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 552
ARESOLUTION OFT HE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10616 THRU 10668
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
RESOLUT.IO,N ALLOWING C~A,I~.S.'AND DR~ND,S NOSt 10669 THRU19735 (COMMERCIAL. ~.ARRANTS).:
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 553
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10699 THRU 10735
The following roll call vote was takan:
February 8, 1965
2~r')
AYES:
NOES |
ABSENT:
5 C(YJNCILMEN:
0 COUNCE2tEN:
0 COUNCILI~N:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wrights and No,
None
None
There were no oral co~nunications presented at this time.
ADJOURI~ENT:
There beinE no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved
by Councilman Goraeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously
carried, the meeting adJoura at 11:53 p.m.
MAYOR" [
ATTE ST:
dlTY CLE'RK
February 8, 1965