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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 65-06-07 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYRPESS AT AN ADJOURNED REGULAR [ZETING HELD June 7, 1965 The City Council of the City of Cypress met in adjourned regular session on Monday, June 7, 1965, at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 5311 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding. PRESENT: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe ABSENT: Gorzeman Also present were City [Ianager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; Administrative Assistant Darrell Dalton; Assistant Planner George Putnam; Public Works Director ~rthur Schatzeder; and Planning Commissioners tlarvey, Worley, Borders, Hickey, and De Pietro. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Robert Kay~ representing ~e Robert H. Grant Company~ .addressed the Council, stating that in the Council approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 5072, one of the conditions was that "C" Street be a cul-de-sac street. This change necessitates a reduction in right-of-way width for two cul-de-sac streets and two lots, which will be under the 6,000 square foot minimum. Mr. Kay stated that his Company does not object to these changes; however, would like an expression from the City Council that these changes will substantially conform to the original Tentative Tract Map. The City Manager stated that the staff has no objection to these changes providing the lot size variances are obtained through the proper application procedures. Following a brief discussion concerning this matter and concerning the proposed drainage solution in the subject tract, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, that the City Council determines that the changes as outlined in the communication dated June 7, 1965, from Voorheis-Trindle-Nelson, Engineers for the Robert H. Grant Company, a~e generally acceptable, recognizing that a variance request must be filed for the undersized lots. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILS, IN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL[~N: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None Gorzeman PKESENTATION OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES COII~ZRCIAL REPORT: The City Manager advised the Council that representatives from Economic Research Associates were scheduled to be at the meeting to present their report at 3:30 p.m. Since the time was not yet 3:30 p.m. it was suggested that discussion be held concerning other items on the agenda for this meeting. CONSIDEI{ATION OF ~NDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 39~ WASTE SEWERAGE WATER: A report dated June 3, 1965, was presented from tile City Manager, stating that a request had been received by tile Council to amend Ordinance No. 39 regarding Waste Sewerage Water, to require all sewerage to be disposed of into sanitary sewer systems. The City Manager further suggested that if the City Council determines that this type of regulation should be adopted, the matter should be referred to the City Attorney for review and recommendation. Councilman Kanel~stated that he had observed waste sewerage water standing on agricultural land within the City and inquired as to how many dairies are hooked into the sewage lines. ~'lr. James Duncan, 9582 South Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, stating that i~e knows of dairymen who are hooked into the sewage system, and stated that he feels with the City's present sewage system the dairymen should be required to dispose of the waste sewerage into the sewers. Mr. Duncan also explained that this waste sewerage water often stands for two to five weeks and becomes dry and compacted. June 7 1965 Since this matter appeared on the City Council agenda for the portion of the meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m., no further discussion was held at this time. KECESS: Mayor Noe declared a recess at 3:20 p.m. Mayor Noe called the meeting back to order at 3:30 p.m., all City Councilmen being present with the exception of Councilman Gorzeman. PRESENTATION OF EC(~OMIC RESEARCH ASSOCIATES COMMERCIAL REPORT: The City Manager ineroduced Mr. John E. Winkler from Economic Research Associates, Project Leader for the report prepared for the City of Cypress. Mr. Winkler addressed the Council and also introduced Mr. William Lund, Executive Vice President of E.R.A. Mr. Wtnkler reviewed in detail the back- ground information used for the recommendations presented in the Summary and Conclusions portion of the Report entitled "Commercial Development Potential in Cypress, California", dated May 18, 1965, stating that the purpose of this report was to consider the commercial development potential in the City of Cypress. Mr. Winkler stated that the results of the study indicate that a Regional Shopping Center is not feasible for the City of Cypress; however, a 15-25 acre Conmunity Shopping Center near an existing or proposed neighborhood center with a supermarket would be justified. Mr. Winkler also outlined various recommended sites for a community shopping center. Following Mr. Winkler's presentation, Mayor Noe asked if anyone in the audience wished to ask questions concerning the Commercial Development Report. Variuos questions were asked by individuals in the audience, as well as by members of the City Council and Planning Commission, with discussion centering around the following| The disadvantage of limited freeway accessibility; traffic patterns surrounding a proposed commercial development; various statistical information used by E.R.A. in compiling the report; desired location for a community shopping center in Cypress; the need for a new tax base in the City to offset the future decrease in building activity and its related fees; the methods and needs for attracting Commercial developers to the City of Cypress; the possibility of discount -type department store located in the community shopping center; the need to establish community identity, possibly through a commercial development; and the value of aesthetically planning the community shopping center~ Mr. William Lund of E.R.A. expressed appreciation to tile City Council for the opportunity of working with tile City in this project. RECESS: There being no further business to come before the City Council at this time the Mayor declared a recess at the hour of 4:45 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. this date. CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting back to order at the hour of 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance: PRESENT: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe ABSENT: Gorzeman ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:~ There were no oral communications presen ted at this time. CONSIDERATION OF ~MENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 39~ WASTE SEWERAGE WATER: A report dated June 3, 1965, was presented once again from the City Manager, concerning a request to amend Ordinance No. 39 regarding Waste Sewerage Water to require all sewerage to be disposed of into sanitary sewer systems. June 7, 1965 It was moved by Councilman Wright, and seconded by Councilman Kanel, to direct the City Attorney to determine if the City can adopt an Ordinance to require all sewerage to be disposed of into sanitary sewer systems. Prior to voting on this motion, discussion was held'.. In answer to a question from Councilman Kanel, the City Dianager indicated that the City Attorney's study could include several alternative methods of controlling waste sewerage water for consideration by ti~e City Council. It was also pointed out that this matter would have to be reviewed with the Cypress County Water District since they maintain a majority of the sewer lines in the City. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCIL~N: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None Corzeman TRANSFER OF TITLE OF SAI~ITARY SEWERS IN TRACT NO. 4994: A report dated June 3, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, which indicated that due to an error in determining tile boundary lines 6f the Cypress County Water District, the sanitary sewer facilities in Tract No. 4994 were dedicated to the City of Cypress. These facilities should be dedicated to the Cypress County Water Distrct. Officials of the Cypress County Water District have indicated a willingness to accept these sewer lines upon dedication by the City. It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 596 A RESOLUTION OF ~IE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING THE CITY HANAGER TO TRANSFER RIGHT, TITLE AND INTEREST IN S~NITARY SEWER FACILITIES IN TRACT NO. 4994 WHICH WERE INADVERTENTLY DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILHEN: NOES: 0 COUNCIL~iEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL~iEN: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe None Gorzeman EXECUTION OF ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL PERMIT: The City Manager stated that it is necessary for the City to execute a Flood Control District Permit in order to allow a connection to the Carbon Creek Channel for Tract No. 5669. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to authorize the Mayor to execute the permit on behalf of the City. STATUS OF I~VIEW OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING PLANS FOR DRAINAGE DISTRICT 2-A SUMP AND PU}~ STATION: Councilman McCarney inquired concerming the status of the review of the Preliminary Engineering plans for the Drainage District 2-A Sump and Pump Station construction. The City Manager advised that the firm of Koebig & Koebig had been employed to review the preliminary plans, which should be completed by the next regular City Council meeting. RECESS: I]~ere being no further items to come before the City Council with the exception of a Public Hearing scheduled at 8:00 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess at the hour of 7:42 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Mayor c~lled the meeting back to order at 8:00 p.m. all City Councilmen being present with the exception of Councilman Gorzeman. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROTESTS ON PROPOSED WATSON ANNEXATION: The Mayor stated that since he owns property located within the area of the Watson Annexation, he would like to be excused from his chair on the podium. The Mayor Pro-Tempore being absent, the City Clerk asked for nominations from the Council for a Temporary Chairman. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to appoint Councilman John Kanel as Temporary Chairman of the City Council. The Teraporary Chairman announced this was the time and place to consider protests to the proposed Watson Annexation to the City of Cypress, located north of Lincoln, west of Watson, and south of the Pacific Electric railroad tracks. The Chairman declared tile Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak for or against the proposed annexation. Mr. L. J. McBride addressed the Council, stating that his business is located in the ~ea to be annexed and he is in favor of the annexation. Tilere being no oral or written protests, the Chairman declared the Public Hearing closed. In answer to a question from Councilman McCarney, tile City Attorney advised that the next action to be taken by tile Council is the adoption of aREsolution declaring that a majority protest has not been made against the Annexation and the first reading of an Ordinance approving the annexation. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, tile following Resolution be adopted, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 597 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FINDING ~ND DECLARING THAT A M~JORITY PROTEST itAS NOT BEEN }~DE IN THE "WATSON ~NNEXATION" The following roll call vote was t~cen: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCIL[~N: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, and Wright None Gorzeman and Noe 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. ~N ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN U~INHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED "WATSON ANNEXATION" TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 3 COUNCI~/~N: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McC~rney, and Wright None Gorzeman and Noe A brief discussion was held concerning tile proposed zoning for the Watson annexation area. MAYOR NOE RETUKNED TO HIS C11AIR ON THE PODIUM AND PRESIDED DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING. ORAL COitMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before tile City Council, it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, this n~eting adjourn at the hour of 8:08 p.m. ATTEST: ~'CL~RK June 7, 1965