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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 65-03-0831.0 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the subdivider h~d obtained bonds to guarantee completion of the b lock wall and wanted to know why the bonds had not been revoked.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. ....... M~reh ~ IQ~K 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, ~ ~ H~I ~ H ~ ~~ ~ ~ 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 March 8, 1965 320 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: ~'' 'CITY CLERK March 8, 1965