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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
March 8, 1965
The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on March 8, 1965, in the
City Council Chamber, 5311 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, at 7:30 p,m.,
Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and N~
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex; City Attorney J~mes
Erickson; Secretary of the Planning Co~,.lssion Dartell Dalton; Building
Superintendent Thomas Nudson; Public Works Director Harold Neu; Police Chief
O.C. Foster; and Assis~ant ~lanner George Putnam.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, the minues of the meeting of February 23, 1965, be approved
as mailed,
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mrs. Fred Neubauer, 6812 Jonathan Avenues Cypress, addressed the Council, stating
that on February 11, 1965, she received a letter from an attorney representing a
Mr. Hill, the masonry contractor who constructed the block wall fence to the
rear of her property, said letter advising that a lien would be placed against
her home since the masonry contractor had not been paid by the subdivider for
his work. Mrs. Neubauer indicated that she has consulted an attorney concerning
this matter who has been tn contact with the City staff, and now she has been
informed that she has a $460.00 lien against her property. Mrs. Neubauer
further stated she knew the subdivider h~d obtained bonds to guarantee completion
of the b lock wall and wanted to know why the bonds had not been revoked.
In answer to Mrs. Neubauerss comments, the City Manager stated that this matter
had been brought to his attention by Mr. Burg, Mrs. Neubauerws Attorney, and he
had notified the Bonding Company of the problem and the Bond Company had
indicated the matter would be resolved. The City Manager further stated that he
had talked with a representative of the Bonding Company this dates who had
assurred him the matter would be resolved.
Mrs. Barbara Robertson, 5212 Marcella Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council,
and read a prepared statement, a copy of which is on file in the office of the
City Clerk, listing ten recommendations with reference to a cormnunity park and
recreation program.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, to consider the communication from Mrs. Robertson at the end of the
agenda.
Mr. L. J. McBride, President of the Cypress Chamber of Conunerce, addressed the
Council, stating that the Cypress Chamber of Commerce has scheduled a meeting for
March 9, 1965, at the Cypress Elementary School to hear the pros and cons of the
proposed drive-in theater at Bloomfield and LincOln, and invited all interested
citizens to attend.
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ~N.STAL~.ATION 9F TRAFFIC SIGNALS. AT WALKER AND BALL: The
City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director, stating that
bids were opened at 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 1965, in the Office of the City
Clerk for the installation of traffic signals at Walker and Ball. The following
i s a summary of the bids received:
March 8, 1965
Contractor
william R. Hahn
La Habra Heights, California
$ 9,740.00
Steiny and Mitchell Inc.
Los Angeles, California
9,704.00
Electric and Machinery Service Inc.
Cudshy, California
9,580.00
Paul Gardener Corporation
Ontario, California
9,428.00
C.T, & F, Inc.
Bell Gardens, California
9,314.00
E. D. Johnson and Company
Anaheim, California
9,107.00
General Maintenance Company
Dairyland, California
8,646.60
Smith Electric Supply Company
Anaheim, California
7,555.00
The Engineer's estimate for this Job was $9,790.00. The project is to be
financed 50% from the City of Cypress and 50% from the Orange Councy Arterial
Highway Financing Program.
It was moved by Councilman Gorgeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to ~ward the contract to the low bidder, Smith Electric
Supply, 3405 West Ball Road, Anaheim, in the ?mnount of $7,555.00 and authorize
the Mayor to sign and City Clerk ~o attest the contract for the City. The
following roll call vote was takeni
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN|
NOES~ 0 COUNCILM~N~
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
PUBLIC HE~RING RE: AP.P~AL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION ON SMALL SUBDIVISION
PERMIT NO. 8: The Mayor announced this was the time and plaee for the Public
Hearing eo consider an appeal of the decision of the Cypress Planning Corranission
on Small Subdivision Permit No. 8, to divide Lot 9 of Tract No. 4197 into two
parcels, located east of Valley View, south of the Pacific Electric Railroad, as
requested by Mr. Alfred Gray, 9703 Adams, Huntington Beach, California.'
The City Manager presented a report from the Secretary of the Planning Commimion,
stating that the Planning Commission had denied the Subdivision Permit since it
felt the property should be developed as one large parcel rather than two small
pareels.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak for or again~ the subject appeal.
Mr. Alfred Grey, 9703 Adams, Hunting ton Beach, applicant, addressed the Council,
stating that he had employed an architect to prepare possible development plans
for the subject area. Mr. Gray distributed a proposed plot plantto!the-Council
for review, and stated that the subject plan would conform to all City require-
ments. He further stated that his proposed plan would be compatible with the
surrounding area.
The Secretary of the Planning C~"~,ission stated that the plot plan presented does
conform with the minimum requirements of the Zoning Ordinance concerning the
number of units, required set backs, parking, etc.
In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel, the Secretary of the Planning
Commission stated that the staff recommendation had 'been for denial on the basis
that the proposed lot split would create a lot which would be difficult to
develop to R-3 zoning standards. Mr. Dalton stated that the plot plan beforelthe
Council had not been reviewed by the entire staff.
March 8, 1965
There being no oral protests and no written communications, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
Further discussion was held concerning the staff*s recommendations for the
subject area. The City Attorney pointed out that Section 6-03 of the City*s
Subdivision Ordinance sets forth seven criteria to be considered in granting or
denying a lot split. The Councilmen indicated they were aware of these seven
criteria.
A motion was made by Councilman Wright and seconded by Councilman Kanel to deny
Small Subdivision Permit No. 8 to divide Lot 9 of Tract No. 4197 into two parcels.
Prior to voting on this motion, Councilman Kanel made an amendment motion, which
was seconded by Councilman McCarney to continue consideration of this matter.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Kanel's motion for amendment
to c~ntinue this matter,
AYES; 2 COUNCILMEN ..
NOES | 3 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT~ 0 COUNCILMEN;
Kanel and McCarney
Oorzeman, Wright, and Non
None
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Wrigh t's motion to deny the
Small Subdivision Permit No. 8:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN=
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Wright, and Non
Gorzeman and McCarney
None
CeMMUNICAT.ION FROM ORANGE COUNTY SANI.~I.QN .D.ISTRICTS RE= SENATE BILL NO, S.4~
WATER qUALITY ACT OF 1965: The City Manager presemaed a comnuntcation dated
February 17, 1965, fram the County Sanitation Distric~s of Orange County,
requesting the City to support the position of the Directors of the Orange
County Sanitation District on Senate Bill S.4 - Water Quality Act of 1965.
The Sanitation Districts have recommended an amendment to the bill prov$ding that
the Federal standards apply only to those waters w~ich publicS!hearing and
consultation have clearly shown to affect the interests of more than one State.
Councilman Wright stated that as the City's representative to the Orange County
Sanitation Board, he would concur with the recommendations as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to support the position of the County Sanitation Districts
of Orange County on Senate Bill S.4 - Water Quality Act of 1965.
COMMUNIC~TION FROM ELROY C~ OLS~N RE: CURB pAINTING BY alURCH OF J~SUS CHRIST
OF .LATTER DAY SAINTS: The City Manager presented a communication dated
February 18~ 1965, from Mr. Elroy C. Olsen, representing the Cypress Ward of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, requesting permission to letter
street numbers on City curbs on March 13,and 27 and April 3, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to grant the request and waive all fees with the nnndition
that the organization notify the Police Department of the names of the persons
who will solicit the street numbering work. The following roll call vote was
taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN~
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF ORANGE RE.: paOPOSED ASSEMBLY BILL NO~ 152 AND
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSAL NO. 8~ CONCERNING REQUIREMENT FOR APPROVAL OF
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: The City Manager presented a communication dated
February 22, 1965, from the City of Orange, transmitting a resolution approving
and endorsing proposed Assembly Bill No. 152 and Constitutional Amendment
Proposal No. 8 presented to the 1965 legislature, which provides for reducing
the requirement from 66 2/3 percent to 60 percent for the approval of General
Obligation bonds.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to support the Resolution of theCity of Oranges and authorize
the City Manager to transmit a letter of support to the State Assemblymenand
Senator from Orange County.
March 8, 1965
COMMUNICATION FRO~ ,S,TANDARD D~VELOPMENT .C.0RPp~TION REQUESTING RELEASE OF PUMP
STATION BOND ~OR ~R~CT. NO, 49~7I "¥he 'City Manager pre~ented 'a c~ununi'cation
dated February 24, 1965, from Mr. Lee Goldin, representing Standard Development
Corporation, requesting exoneration of the $15,000 bond for the installation of
the pump station in Tract No. 4047. This request is based on the fact that
Drainage District 2-A has been amended to include this area and there is no
longer a need for the proposed pump station. The drainage solution for this
area im now the subject of an Agreement between the City and the Larwin Company
for the construction of a sump and pump station area located at the northwest
corner of Ball and Denni.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the City Manager indicated that
the sump and pump station should be under construction in the late spring and
completed prior to the next rainy season.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Karlel, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the City Clerk to release Bond No. 437868 issued
by the General Insurance Company of America to Standard Develpl~ment Corporation
in the amount of $15,000 for the installation of a pump station in Tract No. 4047.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN=
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright,
None
None
and Noe
COMMUNICATION FROM ORANGE COUNTY BOUNDARY COMMISSION RE: ~NOTT AVENUE ANNEXATION
T~ CITY OF GARDEN ~OVE: The City Manager presented a communication dated
March 1, 1965, from the Orange County Boundary Conlois,ion regarding a proposed
annexttion to the City of Garden Grove known as the Knott Avenue Annexation.
The annexation includes the easterly side of Knott Avenue from Chapman Avenue
northerly to the Stanton Storm Drain channel south of Katella.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman~ and
unanimously carried, this connnuntcation be received and filed.
COMMUNICATIO~.F.ROM. QRANG.~ COUNTY BOUNDA~..Y COMMISSION RE.~ KNOTT AVENUE ANNEXATION
TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a communication dated
March 1, 1965, from the Orange County Boundary Conuni ssion regarding a proposed
annexation to the City of Cypress known as the Knott Avenue Annexation, initiated
by the Orange County Board of Supervisors, for the west half of Knott Avenue
right-of-way from the Stanton Storm Drain channel solth to the City of Cypress
boundary line. This action was taken in conformonce with the recently adopted
policy of the County to include :the street right-of-way of arterial highways
within the~adJacent City limits.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this co~nnunication be received end'filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM STATE COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICERS STANDARDS AND TRAINING
POLICE O. FFICE.R TRAINING STANDARDS: The City Manager presented a cormnunication
dated March 1, 1965, from the State Cormnission on Peace Officers Standards and
Training, c~.~endinR the City for up-grading the quality of law enforcement by
participating in the~t~eining standards adopted by the Commission on Peace
Officer Standards and Training. In addition, to the conencode,ion, the City has
received a check in the amount of $908.00 as a reimbursement for meeting the
standards in selecting and training police officers in the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzaman, and
unanimou~ly carried, this communication be received and filed.
Discussion was held 'concerning the reimbursement to the City for this program.
The Police Chief briefly explained the i~&ain8 program for police officers and
indicated that all of the Cypress Police Officers, with the exception of one,
have completed the Police Academy Course.
COMMUNICATION FROM AMERICAN CANCER.~OCIETY RE: PERMISSION TO CCNDUCr 1965 CRUSADE
FO~ .FUNDS I The City Manager presented a co~munication dated' March 3, '1965, from
Dr. James A. Pot toT, President of the American Cancer Society, requesting per-
mission to conduct its annual Crusade for Funds Curing the month of Apri 1.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried. to approve ,herrequest of the American Cancer Socie ty.
March 8, 1965
ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVI~4ENTS AND REL~E OF BONDSm TRACT NO. 4670.m S.V. HUNSAKER
AND SON~: A report dated March 4, 1965, was presented from the City Maneget,
stating thlt the Public Works Inspector has canpleted a final inspeet~bn of the
public improvements for Tract No. 4670, developed by S.V. Hunsaker and Sons, and
the Public Works Director has recommened acceptance.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to accept the subject improvements and authorize the City
Clerk to release the bonds for Tract No. 4670. The follo~ng roll call vote
was taken:
AYES= 5 COUNCILMEN~
NOES: 0 COUNCILMENI
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
PURCHASE OF ANNOTATED CALIFORNIA CODES: A report dated March 3, 1965, was
presented from the City Managers outlining the need for purchase of several of
the State of California Code books ~rlth annotations at an estimated cost of
$250.00.
The City Attorney briefly outlined the importance of these code books for use
by the City staff and further informed the City Council that the cost of annual
supplements for the City would be approximately $80.00.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carrieds to authorize an expenditure in an ~mount not to exceed
$250.00 for the purchase of California annotated Codes as outlined in the City
Manager's report. The following roll call vote~ was!taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
It was further moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to althorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement
to provide for the purchase of the annual supplements to the California Codes.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOE$~ 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN|
Gorzernan, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noo
None
None
ST.A..TE DEFAR.T~.~.NT OF FINANCE .p. OPULATION ~STIMATE: A report dated March 4, 1965,
was presented from the City Manager, outlining the~zed for a State population
estimate ~lth a certification date of April 1, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Wright and seconded by Councilman Gorzemans to appr~e
the Agreement ~rlth the State Department of Finance for conductin8 a population
estimate with a certification date of April 1, 1965, and ~url~er authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. Prior to voting on this matter,
discussion was held.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the City Manager indicated that
if a new estimate was not made by the State ~rior to May 1st of this year, the
estimate made from last year would be used in allocating funds to the City from
the State. The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Wri~ht's motion
t o approve the Agreement with the State Department of Finance:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright~ and Noe
None
None
In ana~er to an inquiry from Councilman Gorzeman regarding the recent sales tax
investigation, the Administrative Assistant indicated that only one error was
detected from a review of the State records.
POLICY FOR USE
presented from
concerning the
OF Clyy COUNCIL CHAMBERS: A. report dated March 3, 1965, was
the City Manager, setting forth reco~nendat ion for a policy
use of the City Council Chambers by community organizations.
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Considerable discussion was held concerning the various recommended policiess
with reference to use of the t~lephones serving of refreshmentss and cleaning of
the building, With reference to the policy recommendation that no refreshments
will be permitted to be served in the City Council Chambers, it was the general
feeling of the City Council to eliminate this recommendation at the present
time .
It was moved by Councilman Gorzemans seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carrieds to approve the follo~t~ policy for use of the City Council
Chambers by community organizations:
1. The City Council Chambers will be made available to non-profit organiza-
tions serving the City of Cypress at no charge upon completion of the proper
application form which can be secured at the Cypress City Hall.
2. The priority for the use of the facility will be based on the date of
application and no organization will be allowed to schedule meetings more
than 30 days in advance or on a regular month-to-month basis. In any
event, the facility will not be available on dates Sere there are
regularly scheduled meetings of the City Council, Planning Commi salon, or
other official City commissions or committees. In the event of an emergency
meeting required by the City for a date previously scheduled, the City will
have the priority for the use of the facility.
3, The organization requesting use of the City Council Chambers will be
required to designate an official who will be responsible for restoring
the City Council Chambers to the condition in which it was found at the
time of the meeting, A $10,00 clean-up fee will be charged to an~organiaa-
tion which does not comply with the maintenance requirement.
4. The telephone may be used for receiving incoming calls and the placing
of local calls. All long distance calls will be charged to the responsible
organization.
5. Each organization will be responsible to comply with theCity Ordinances
and State laws regarding the use of public buildings.
The following roll call vote was taken..
AYES:5 COUNCILMEN:
0 couNciLMEN,
T: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzemans Kanels McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
LIBRARY CHANGE ORDER--BASE FOp PARKING LOT PAVING: A report dated March 3s 1965,
was presented' from the City Manager,' Wh'i'ch' out'l'ined the need to concur in the
change order proving for a three-inch rock base for the parking lot paving at
the library site. With the approval of the change order in the amount of
$838.20, the City would be provided with a one-year guarantee from the parking
lot paving contrattor.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Corzeman, and
unanimously carried, to concur with the action of the City Manager and authorize
the change order for the library parking lot area to include the installation of
three inches of untreated rock base on the parking lot in the !amoumt of $838.20.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzemans Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Nce
None
None
CIVI~ CENTER LAND ACqUISITION--OPEION ON PARCEL NO. 3: A report dated March 3,
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1965, was presented from the City Managers reviewing the condlt ions of the opt ion
for the purchase of the Civic Center property. The report recommended that the
City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the exercise of option to purchase
Civic Center site Parcel No. 3, which consists of 1.33 acres at a total cost,
including interests taxes, and escrow charges, not to exceed $37,000, as
provided for in the 1964-65 budget.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be ~dopted, title as follows.'
RESOLUTION NO. 557
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF OPTION TO PURCHASE CIVIC CENTER
SITE PARCEL NO. 3o
March 8, 1965
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES~ 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT| 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
H. QFFMAN ANNEXATION TO THE CITY. OF CYPRESS: A report dated March 3, 1965, was
presented from the City Manager, stating that the City received a request on
November 20, 1964, to assist in the annexation of a five-acre parcel of land
located adJacent to the northern City limits wouth of Lincoln and west of Moody.
The City has been notified of the approval of the Local Agency Formation C~.is-
sion and the County BOundary Conlnission and has received a petition for annexa-
tion signed by the owner of all of the property within the proposed annexation.
The City Attorney has prepared the required Resolution setting forth a
Public Hearing for the March 22, 1965, City Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be mopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO, 558
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THIT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO ANNEX TO SAID
CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND
DESIGNATED "HOFFMAN ANNEXATION" AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
PROPOSED ANNEXATION
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
CERTIFICATION OF REFERENDUM PET.!TIONj ZONE CHANG~ NO.. Z-121] AND SCHEDULING OF
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONCERNING REFERENDUM: A re~ert dated March 4,
1965, wU presented from the City Manager, stating that as City Clerk he
received a Petition for Referendum objecting to the adoption by the C~press City
Council of Ordinance No. 242, the titte of which is: "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 M-1 (LIGHT MANUFACTURING)
TO H-C (HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL) ZONE (MANGE NO. Z-121 (PETE AND MARY VAN RUITEN)Y
The Certification of these Referendum Petitions, which were filed on February 23,
1965, indicates that the petitions have been signed by not less than the required
10% of the voters of the City on the date the petition was filed.
Based on this Certification, the City Attorney has advised that pursuant to the
Elections Code of the State of California concerning Referendums, the City Council
must either repeal the subject Ordinance im its entirety or call for a special
~lection as ~ovided for in the Election Code, to allow the matter to go to an
election at the next General Election.
The City Manager reported that the earliest reco.miended date for a Special
EleCtion would be May 11, 1965~ which would allow a ten-day period for
residents to register for the election.
It was moved by Councilman Wright and seconded by Councilman McCarney, to adopt
the following Resolution, calling a special municipal election for May 11, 1965,
title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 559
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNI~ CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY ON
TUESDAY, THE llTH DAY OF MAY, 1965, TO SUBMIT TO THE
ELECTORS OF THE CITY THE QUESTION RAISED BY REFERENDUM
PETITION CONCERNING WHETHER OR NOT ORDINANCE NO. 242
SHOULD BECOME EFFECTIVE
March 8, 1965
Prior to voting on this motions further discussion was held concerning the
possibility of merging this election with the school board election; however,
the difference in boundaries of the City and the School District would make
a consolidation extremely difficult,
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Wright's motion to adopt
Resolution No. 559|
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wrights and Noe
None
None
EXPIRATION OF EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NOv 202: A report dated March 4, 1965, was
presented from the City Manager, stating that on March 8, 1964, the City Council
adopted Emergency Ordinance No. 202, which rezoned the area north and south of
OraNgewood on the west side of Valley View from R-1 to P-M in order to re-
evaluate the zoning adjacent to the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station, sad in
particular reference to the portions of P-M zoning which had been leased to the
United States Goverement and would not be available for immediate Planned
Manufacturing development.
This emergency Ordinance expires on March 9, 1965, at which time the zoning will
revert to R-1. A review of the Master Plan indicates that the re[ere~od to R-1
is satisfactory and the staff reco~mnends no further action concerning the
subject area.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this report be received and filed.
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE I ZONE CHANGE NOv Z.-126 (THOMAS A, AND IRENE El
BAROLDI): It waa~moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by CoLmcilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 253
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-1
(ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-1 (NEIGHBORHOOD STORES)
ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-126
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarneys Wright, and Noe
None
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE:.. ZONE CHANG~ NOv Z-127 (CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL):
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title onlys title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 254
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 (HIGH DENSITY
MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO C-2 (GENERAL COMMERCIAL)
ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-127
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carrieds this Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
March 8, 1965
SECOND READING 9 DI ANCE RE: Np... (CY RE.SS CITY COUNCIL}:
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. 155
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, T~E ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING
THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-2 (TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE CHANGE
NO. Z-128.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kacel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
SECOND R,EAp. ING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE. ~O, Z-129 (CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL):
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, 256
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.90s THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING
THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND PROM R-1 (ONE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO R-4 (HIGtt DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-129.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarneys and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance beJ/adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
SE.COND RE~DING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-139 (,CYP.R~,S, CITY COUNCIL):
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 257
AN ORDINANCHGOF':TME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCEs BY CHANGING
THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM M-1 (LIGHT
MANUFACTURING) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY MULTIPE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE CHANGE NO, Z-130
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimouNly carrieds this Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McC~rney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
SECOND READING .ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE Np.. Z-131 ~CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL~
It was moved by Councilman McCarney; seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the followtn~ Ordinance be read by title enly, title as
follows:
March 8, 1965
ORDINANCE NO. 258
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 M-1 (LIGHT
MANUFACTURING) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDEN-
TIAL) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-131.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, this
Ordinance be adopted. Prior to voting on this motion, discussicu~as held.
Councilman Kanel stated that at the last City Council meeting he had voted
against adoption of the first reading of the above Ordinance because he had
heard that some property owners might be interested in using the subject property
for industrial purposes. Further discussion was held concerning the possiblity
of continuing the second reading of this zone change until after the Special
Election scheduled for May 11, 1965, concerning similar M-1 zoning in the
vicinity of Zone Change No. Z-131.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman McCarney's motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 258:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
Kanel
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-133/CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL):
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 259
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 PARCLE OF LAND FROM R-1 (ONE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO P-M (PLANNED MANUFACTURING) ZONE CttANGE NO. Z-133
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance be adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10823 ~tRU 10873 (PAYROLL): It was
moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously
carried, the follwoing Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 560
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY~ CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10823 THRU 10873
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10874 THRU 10929 (COMMERCIAL
WARRANTS): It was moved by Councilman Wright and seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 561
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 10874 THRU 10929
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Prior to voting on the adoption of this Resolution, discussion was held
concerning Warrant No. 10881 for Toups Engineering. The City Manager informed
the Council ~hat this warrant was for the time spent by members of ToUps
Engineering Firm in preparation f~appearance as expert witnesses in the
Shermore law suit.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Wright's motion to adopt
Resolution No. 561:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION: The City Manager
recommended that in order to allow Mr. Darrell Dalton, present Secretary of
the Planning Commission, more time to directly assist in the Offices of the
City Manager and City Clerk, that Mr. George Putnam, Assistant Planner, be
appointed to the position of Secretary of the Planning Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to appoint Mr. George Putnam as Secretary of the Planning
Commission. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: Mayor Noe announced that there are two
vacancies on the Cypress Planning Commission and he would like to appoint
Mr. Robert S. Borders to fill one of these vacancies, It was moved by Councilman
Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to concur
with Mayor Noe's appointment of Mr. Robert S. Borders, 5123 Melbourne Drive,
Cypress, to fill the unexpired term of Robert Doerr which expires on August 5,
1966. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
Mayor Noe stated that since he had made one appointment to the Planning
Commission he would request Mayor Pro-Tem Gorzeman to make the remaining
appointment.
Councilman Gorzeman stated that he would request this matter be continued until
the next regular meeting to allow him time to consider this appointment. A
motion was made by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to appoint Mr. Carl De Pietro, 10301 Sande Street, Cypress,
to the Cypress Planning Commission to fill the unexpirea term of Warren Hamilton
which expires on August 5, 1966. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM MRS. BARBARA ROBERTSON RE: STUDY OF PARK AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager reviewed the communication from
Mrs. Barbara Robertson regarding the park and recreation problems of the
community, which the Council had previously voted to consider at the and of the
agenda. The City Manager stated that a review of the document indicated that
the request was for a comprehensive study of the park and recreation needs of
the community by a citizens committee assisted by members of the City staff.
Mrs. Robertson acknowledged this summary of her request and suggested that the
City of Stanton be contacted regarding a similar study under way in that City.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the City Manager indicated that
a study of this nature in theCity of Cypress would be more complicated due to
the fact that several governmental agencies are involved in the Park and
Recreation District boundaries.
March 8, 1965
The City Manager further indicated that the Recreation Element of the Master
Plan would be useful in conducting a recreation study of the community, The
Council indicated that this matter should be referred to the Staff for
recommendation.
Mr. L. J. McBride, representing the Cypress Chamber of C~,m~erce, addressed the
Council, stating that he w~uld like to see a study made on the possibility of
having a regional park in the City. Councilman Kanel advised Mr. McBride that
this consideration is a responsibility of Orange County and recommended that the
Chamber of Commerce contact the Board of Supervisors concerning a regional park
in the vicinity.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to refer the communication dated March 8, 1965, from
Mrs. Barbara Robertson to the staff for s~udy and report at the City Council
meeting of March 22,1965.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW PLANNING COMMISSIONER: Mayor Noe introducted Mr. Carl
De Pietro, newly appointed PlannAng Commissioner. Mr. Carl De Pietro addressed
the Council, expressing his appredation for the appointment and assured the
Council he will fill the position to the best of his ability.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Jmmes Duncan, 9582 South Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council,
inquiring about the access streets to the proposed regional shopping center in
the City of Cypress. The City Manager advised that this matter was being
considered in the study to be prepared by Economic Research Associates. He
further assured Mr. Duncan that if the study determines that the sub4ect area is
not suitable for commercial development, other plans will be considered for
the area.
ADJOURM~ENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council,' the Mayor
declared the meeting adjourned at the hour of 9:42 p.m.
ATTEST:
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March 8, 1965