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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
September 27, 1965
The Cypress City Council held a regular meeting on September 27, 1965, in the
City Council Chambers, 5311 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, at 3:00 p.m.,
Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; Administrative
Assistant Darrell Dalton; Assistant Planner George Putnam; and Public Works
Director Arthur Schatzeder.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeraan, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of September 13, 1965, as mailed.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications presented at this time.
COMMUNICATION FROM CARL J. KYMLA, ORANGE COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
RE: RESOLUTION ENDORSING CONFERENCE: The City Manager presented a
communication dated August 12, 1965, from Mr. Carl J. Kymla, Secretary of the
Orange County Economic Development Conference Execu[ive Committee, requesting
the City Council to adopt a Resolution endorsing the 1965 Economic Development
Conference to be held on October 28, 1965, at the Disneyland Hotel..
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 632
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ENDORSING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE OF ORANGE
COUNTY
Prior to votihg on this motion, discussion was held concerning the Economic
Development Conference. The City Manager suggested the possi[ility of the
City publishing a Newsletter relating to industrial development opportunities
within the City of Cypress for distribution at the Conference.
Mayor Noe called for a vote on Councilman Wright's motion to adopt Resolution
No. 632, and said motion was unanimously carried.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIES OF STANTON AND HUNTINGTON BEACH RE: DISSOLVING OF
ORANGE COUNTY HARBOR DISTRICT: The City Manager presented communications
from the Cities of Stanton and Huntington Beach, transmitting Resolutions
urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to dissolve the Orange County
Harbor District in favor of a Department of Parks and Harbors, serving all of
Orange County. The City Manager explained the background of these requests
and recommended that since the matter is of such wide-spread concern to all
cities in Orange County, that the Orange County League of Cities consider and
recommend an action as an Organization representing the entire County to the
Board of Supervisors. ~
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to request a study and recommendation on this matter from
the Orange County League of Cities.
COMMUNICATION FROM L. J. PFEIFER RE: CONTINUATION OF SECOND READING OF
ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-136: The Cit~ Manager presented a
communication dated September 22, 1965, from Mr. L.J. Pfeifer, requesting
continuation of the second reading of the Ordinance approving Zone Change
No. Z-136. The reason for the request was that Mr. Pfeifer did not receive
notification of the Zone Change hearings, and wished to give this matter
further st~dy.
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The City Manager exphined that all legal publication requirements had been
completed and Mr. Pfeifer was not listed on the last equalized assessment
roll available to the City at the time the Public Hearing notices were m~iled~
on Zone Change No. Z-136.
Following discussion of this matter, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman,
seconded by Councilman KaneL and unanimously carried, the communication be
received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM MR. BRUCE W. SUMNER RE: DAIRY OPERATION AT 9891 VALLEY
~IEW~ CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a communication dated September 23,
1965, from Mr. Bruce W. Sumner, representing Mr. Sam Lindboom, who owns 10 acres
of property located at 9891 Valley View, Cypress, requesting that the City
Council allow Mr. and Mrs. Van Loon to be issued a City License to operate a
dairy at the Valley View Street location.
Mr. Bruce Sumner addressed the Council, stating that he had recently talked
with the City Attorney concerning this matter, and requested that the
City Council continue his request until the City Attorney arrives at the City
Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to continue this matter until the City Attorney is
present.
COMMUNICATION FROM SECRETARY OF FEDERATION FOR COMMUNIty 7 AFFAIRS RE: TOWN
HALL MEETING CONCERNING CIVIC CENTER: Th~ City Manager requested permission
to present a coF~unication received this date from the Federation for Community
Affairs. It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, to grant the City Manager's request.
The City Manager presented a communication dated September 25, 1965, from
Mr. A. Beres, Secretary of the Federation of Community Affairs, offering to
sponsor a town hall meeting to discuss the new Civic Center project. The
communication further stated that a delegation of F.C.A. members would be
present at the evening meeting to personally invite the City Council to
consider this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to continue this matter until the evening portion of the
City Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM BRUCE W. SUMNER RE: DAIRY OPERATION AT
9891 VALLEY VIEW~ CYPRESS: City Attorney Alex Bowie having arrived at the
City Council meeting, the City Manager once again presented the communication
from Mr. Bruce W. Sumner, representing Mr. Sam Lindeboom, who owns the
10 acres of property located at 9891 Valley View, Cypress.
The City Manager explained that, as the City Finance Officer, he had not
issued a requested business license for a dairy operation on the subject
property based on the fact that the previous dairy operation had been discon-
tinued for a period in excess of 180 days, which would mean that another dairy
operation would not be allowed in accordance with the Non-Conforming Use section
of the Zoning Ordinance.
City Attorney Alex Bowie stated that the question before the City Council is
whether the activities which took place on the subject property during the
period after the previous dairy ceased operation constituted operating the
property as a dairy.
Mr. Bruce Sumner, 1016 North Broadway, Santa Aria, California, Attorney represen-
ting Mr. Sam Lindeboom, owner of the subject property, addressed the Council,
stating that Mr. Lindboom operates a Cash and Carry dirve-in dairy across the
street from the subject land. In 1963, Mr. Lindeboom entered into a
three-year lease with a Mr. DeGraaf to operate a wholesale dairy on the 10-acre
parcel at 9891 Valley View; however, in June of 1964, Mr. DeGraaf declared
bankruptcy and removed h~S~dairy from the subject location. In turn,
Mr. Lindeboom moved various mumbers of cows across the street from his cash and
carry dairy operation to the location formerly occupied by Mr. DeGra~f.
Mr. Sumner further stated that Mr. Lindeboom had attempted to find someone to
take over the dairy lease and now has succeeded in leasing the property to
Mr. Van Loon, but during the interim period, Mr. Lindeboom kept approximately
30 d~y cows on this property.
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The City Attorney read in full a Declaration made under penalty of perjury
by Mr. Lindeboom, concerning the use of the subject land, a copy of which is
on file in the office of the City Clerk. The C~y Attorney further stated that
it had been the opinion of the City staff that there had been periods of time
when there were no cows on the subject property.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission advised the Council that in January
of 1965 he had witnessed approximately six to eight cows on the property.
In answer to various questions from the City Attorney, Mr. Sam Lindeboom,
owner of the subject property, stated that he had attempted to lease the
property in question for the operation of another dairy, had also attempted to
sell the property through different realtors, and ~ one point had listed the
property to sell for $320,000. He also stated that there had continually
been cows on the property, with the lowest number being between 8 and 9,
and there had been no day during which the land had been vacant of cows.
Mr. Bruce Sumner again addressed the Council, stating that it is his feeling
that the land is still being used as a dairy, even though there are not 300 head
of cattle on the property.
Councilman Gorzeman advised that the Orange County Health Department considers
a dairy still in operation if only one animal is on the premises.
The City Manager pointed out that at the time he had denied issuing the
business license, he did not have the Declaration made by Mr. Lindeboom
concerning the use of the property.
CouncRman Wright stated that he had witnessed the use of the subject land
and until recently there had been a large amount of hay stored on the
property, and he felt Mr. Lindeboom had done everything he could to keep
the property in use.
Following discussion concerning the present zoning of the property, it was
moved by Councilman McCarney and seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, to approve
the granting of a City Business License to Mr. Van Loon for the operaion
of a dairy at 9891 Valley View. Prior to voting on this motion, Councilman
Kanel stated that he felt this matter should be continued for the benefit
of the citizens living in the area adjacent to the dairy.
The City Attorney suggested the possibility of Mr. Lindeboom agreeing to
discontinue the use as a diary as of a certain date. Mr. Sumner addressed
the Council, stating that he had discussed this with Mr. Lindeboom, and he
would comply lwith the City Ordinance concerning discontinuance of the non-
conforming use.
Councilman Kanel made an amendment motion, that this matter be referred to the
staff for further study, with a recommendation to he brought back to the next
City Council meeting. Councilman Kanel's motion died for lack of a second.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman McCarney's motion to
grant a Business License to Mr. Van Loon:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
Kanel
None
CONSIDERATION OF ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-137/CYPRESS PLANNING COmmISSION): The
City Manager stated that this was the time for Continuation of consideration
of aChange of Zone from R-4 (High Density Multiple-Family) to R-1 (One-
family Residential) on property generally located on the west side of Moody
Street north of the existing Tract No. 5558 and immediately south of Camp
Street, initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission and known as Zone Change
No. Z-137.
A report dated September 23, 1965, was presented from the Secretary of the
Planning Commission, stating that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of
September 16, 1965, had re-affirmed its previous action in recommending
approval to the City Council of Zone Change No. Z-137.
In answer to a question from Councilman Wright, the City Manager outlined the
subject area on the map.
September 27, 1965
Discussion was held concerning the possibility of zoning only the west half
of the subject area to R-1 zoning, leaving the remaining property as R-4, as
desired by the owner, Mr. Takamiya. The Secretary of the Planning Corfanission
outlined the disadvantages of R-4 zoning in the subject area.
Mr. Kubo, representing Mr. Takamiya, addressed the Council, stating that
Mr. Takamiya is considering the possibility of constructing a cluster-type
housing development on his property, and stated that he feels the City owes
Mr. Takamiya some consideration. Mr. Kubo also pointed out that the extension
of the streets from the tract south of Mr. Takamiya~s property to proposed
Tract No. 5930 will take quite a bit of land from Mr. Taka~iya.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Wright and seconded by
Councilman Kanel, to deny the requested Zone Change. Prior to voting on this
motion, further discussion was held concerning the various types of development
allowable in the R-1 zone. The City Manager advised that Mr. Takamiya could
construct cluster-type housing in the R-1 zone.
The following roll call vote was taken on Councilman Wright's motion to deny
Zone Change No. Z-137:
AYES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Wright
Gorzeman, Kanel~ McCarney, and Noe
None
The motion failed to carry.
Mr. Kubo again~.addressed the Council, asking that a letter be written to
Mr. Takamiya, advising him of the types of development which may be
constructed in the R-1 zone. The City Manager stated that the Secretary of
the Planning Commission would be requested to contact Mr. Takamiya concerning
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING
THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-4 (HIGH DENSITY
MULTIPLE-FAMILY) TO R-1 (ONE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), ZONE CHANGE
NO. Z-137
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUN[ILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, andNoe
Wright
None
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 5957 (STARDUST LANDS, INC.): The SeCretary of the
Planning Commission presented Tentative Tract Map No. 5957, located at the
southwest corner of Orange and Walker, 120 R-1 lots, 28.1 acres, as requested
by Stardust Lands, Inc., 1665 South Brookburst Street, Anaheim, and stated
that the Planning Commission had recommended approval of this Tract Map subject
to vaEbus conditions.
Discussion was held concerning Condition No. 3, which requires that Orange
Avenue and Walker Street be dedicated and improved to City Standards. It was
pointed out that the area zoned as C-O is within the boundaries of the tract
map.
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a 5-minute recess at 4:31 p.m. The Mayor called the meeting
bacR to order at 4:36 p.m., all City Councilmen being present.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman McCarney, to
approve Tentative Tract Map No. 5857 subject to the following conditions:
September 27, 1965
1. All streets shall be improved and dedicated as indicated on the
tract map with a minimum 10' parkway except in those areas having
streets 52' in width.
2. The map shall conform to Study "I", on file in the Office of the
Planning Department.
3. Orange Avenue and Walker Street shall be dedicated and improved to
City Standards as indicated on the Master Plan of Streets and Highways.
4. Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
5. Drainage fees shall be paid in accordance with the Subdivision
Ordinance.
6. A concrete block wall shall be constructed along all single-family
residential lots siding on or backing up to Walker Street in
accordance with City Standards.
7. A concrete block wall shall be constructed along the northerly lot
lines of all lots abutting the proposed C-O (Conmmercial Office)
use in ~onformance with City Standards.
8. A concrete block wall shall be constructed along the southerly
portion of the tract abutting the C-2 (General Commercial) zoning
in conformance with City Standards.
Prior to voting on this motion, further discussion was held concerning the
C-O zoned property located in the north part of the subject tract.
The Public Works Director recommended the addition of the following condition:
9. Cash deposit for~dvance street lighting energy charges.
Councilmen Kanel and McCarney agreed to add this condition to their motion
for approval of the Tentative Tract Map. The following roll call vote was
taken on the motion:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Not
None
None
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER CORPORATION RE:
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES: A report dated September 23, 1965, was presented
from the City Manager, recommending approval of an Agreement between the City
of Cypress and the Cypress Civic Center Corporation Board of Directors, pro-
viding for the reimbursement of corporation expenses and acknowledging the
corporation as the agency which will finance the construction of the civic
center facilities.
Following discussion concerning this Agreement, and concerning the desirability
of continuing consideration of the matter until the evening portion of the
meeting, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright,
and unanimously carried, to approve the Agreement between the City of Cypress
and the Cypress Civic Center Corporation as outlined in the City Manager's
report, and to authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the
subject Agreement. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
ABANDONMENT OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUE BY THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS: A report dated
September 23, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, which outlined the
drainage problems that exist between the City of Cypress, and the Los Alamitos
Naval Station in the area of Orangewood Avenue and the Bolsa Chica Channel.
The City Manager further advised the City Cduncil that the Naval Air S~tion
was planning to request the Los Alamitos City Council to abandon Orangewood
Avenue in the subject area, which couId have an adverse effect upon the final
drainage solutions in the area.
September 27, 1965
Following a brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by
Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to
communicate with the City Council of the City of Los Alamitos, requesting that
any action on the abandonment of Orangewood Avenue adjacent to the U.S. Naval
Air Station easterly of the Bolsa Chica Channel be postpoined until the City of
Cypress completes the necessary engineering studies to determine the best
location for the proposed Master Plan of Drainage facilities in the subject
area.
PROPOSAL TO EMPLOY CONSULTING ENGINEER FOR ENGINEERING STUDY FOR DRAINAGE
DISTRICT 3-SQ: The City Manager presented a report dated September 23, 1965,
from the Office of the City Engineer, outling the need to employ a consulting
engineerin g firm to provide further studies for the drainage in Drainage
District 3-SQ. The City Engineer recommended the employment of Toups
Engineering due to the firm's:background and knowledge of drainage problems
in the subject area.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the employment of Toups Engineering to make
a hydrologic s~dy, hydraulic investigation and cost estimates for three
alternate methods of conveying storm waters across Navy property into the
Bolsa Chica Channel in Drainage District 3~SQ, in an amount not to exceed
$900. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER TITLE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO TITLE INSURANCE
AND TRUST COMPANY: A report dated September 23, 1965, was presented from
the City Manager, recommending approval of a Resoltion authorizing the
execution of an Agreement for the conveyance of certain real property which is
to be dedicated to the City by the Cypress School Distric~ and reconveyed to
the Title Insurance and Trust Company. This procedure will meet the condition
established by the City Council in the approval of Tentative Tract Map No.
5621.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 633
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT AND RECORD DEEDS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTIES DEDICATED TO
T HE CITY OF CYPRESS BY THE CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT: A report dated
September 23, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, recommending that the
City Council authorize him to accept the deeds for the dedication of the
Cypress Elementary School District property to the City of Cypress, located
adjacent to the Vessels School site, which will subsequently be transferred
to the ~itle Insurance and Trust Company.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the City Manager to accept and record the
grant deeds for certain real property to ~ dedicated to the City by the
Cypress Schei District. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 5621 (TITLE INSURANCE & TRUST COMPANY): The City Manager
presented Final Tract Map No. 5621, located west of Valley View Street adjacent
to the Vessels Elementary School Site, 0.844 acres, 4 R-1 lots, as requested
by Title Insurance and Trust Company, 800 North Main Street, Santa Ana,
California. Also presented was a report dated September 23, 1965, from the
City En ineer, recommending approval of the Final Tract Map subject to the
completion of several items.
September 27, 1965
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to approve Final Tract Map No. 5621, accept the Agreements
for Public Improvements, authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreements, and authorize the City Clerk to sign the Record Map upon completion
of the following items:
1. Corrections to be made as noted on the check prints.
2. Deeds transferring property shown on Final Tract Map to be recorded
and referenced on tract map after deeds are recorded.
3. Evidence be presented that deposit has been made to the Southern
California Edison Company for installation of street lights.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONTINUATION OF ITEMS ON AGENDA UNTIL~JENING PORTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MEETING: It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Conncilman Gorzeman,
and unanimously carried, to continue all remaining items on the Agenda, with
the exception of Items 24 and 25, until the 7:30 p.m. portion of the City
Council meeting.
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 12375 THROUGH 12434 (PAYROLL):
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimou~ay carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 634
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS~LLOWING CLAIMS
AND DEMANDS NOS. 12375 THROUGH 12454
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 12332 THROUGH 12374 AND 12435
THROUGH 12448 (COMMERCIAL WARRANTS): It was moved by Councilman Kanel,
seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the following
Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 635
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 12332 THROUGH 12374 AND 12435
THROUGH 12448
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
RECESS: It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to declare a recess at the hour of 5:02 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER: The Mayor called the meeting back to order at the hour of
7:30 p.m. with the following in attendance:
PRESENT: Councilmen Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex; City Attorney Alex
Bowie; Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder; Secretary of the Planning
Conunission George Putnam; Building Superintendent Thomas Nudson; and
Police Lieutenant Robert Murray.
September 27, 1965
The City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the City Council at the 3:00 p.m.
session of the meeting and d~splayed the Architectural rendering of the proposed
Civic Center development.
CONTINUATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM FEDERATION FOR COMMUNITY AFFAIRS RE: TOWN
HALL MEETING CONCERNING CIVIC CENTER PROJECT: The City Manager stated that
a communication from the Federation for Community Affairs had been continued
from the afternoon session of the meeting for further consideration at this
time.
Mr. Vernon Bakke, 5055 Brunswick Drive, Cypress, addressed the Council on
behalf of the Federation for Community Affairs, offering ~ sponsor a town
hall meeting to discuss the proposed civic center project. He suggested that
a panel be formed with representation from the City Council, Civic Center
Corporation, City Manager, and Architectural firm.
Councilman Gorzeman stated that he feels such a meeting would be advantageous
and suggested that the Mayor appoint individuals from the City Council to work
with the Federation for Community Affairs on this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to accept the proposal from the Federation for Community
Affairs to sponsor a town hall meeting concerning the Civic Center project
and that the Mayor designate a committee to complete the a~rangements with
the Federation for Community Affairs for the Town Meeting.
Mayor Nee appointed Councilmen John Kanel and Peter Gorzeman, along with the
City Manager, to meet with the Federation to arrange for the Town Hall meeting
concerning the Civic Center.
Discussion ~nsued concerning the timing of the town-hall meeting, following
which Mayor Nee reviewed the history of the Civic Center project.
EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTING ENGINEER FOR DESIGN ON CHANNEL NORTH OF THE P.E.R.R.
TRACKS FROM KNOTT TO THE BOLSA CHICA CHANNEL: The City Manager presented a
report dated September 23, 1965, from the City Engineer, recommending the
employment of a consulting Engineer for the design and preparation of working
drawings for a concrete lined channel on the north side of the P.E.R.R. tracks
from Knott Street to the Bolsa Chica Channel.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to instruct the City Engineer to obtain a proposal from
Voorheis, Trindle, and Nelson Engineering Company for a hydrologic study of
the area contributing drainage to the subject channel and for preparation of
eng~eering design and plans for construction of the lined channel. The
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Nee
None
None
The City Manager advised that upon receipt of the proposal from Voorheis,
Trindle, & Nelson, it would be presented to the City Council for further
action.
PRIORITY LIST OF FLOOD CONTROL DEFICIENCIES: A report dated S~ptember 23,
1965, was presented from the City Manager, outlining the City priority list
of drainage facilities which would be recommended to the Orange County Flood
Control District for consideration to be included in the proposed 1966 Flood
Control D~strict bond issue.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, to approve the priority list of flood control deficiencies as outlined
in the report dated September 23, 1965, and authorize the City Manager and Public
Works Director to submit this list to the Orange County Flood Control District
for consideration in the forth-coming Flood Control bond issue. The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Nee
None
None
September 27, 1965
IMPROVEMENT OF KATELLA AVENUE AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: A
report dated September 23, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, outlining
the need for improvement of Katella Avenue. Rather than to proceed with the
complete repaving at this t~ne, the Public Works Director has reconmaended
that the street be slurry sealed, which should hold the street until final
negotiations have been completed with the State and County for the complete
reconstruction of Katella Avenue.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the Director of Public
Works stated that it would probably be two years before the complete recon-
struction of Katella would be accomplished.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the advertisement for bids to slurry seal
Katella Avenue from Knott Street to approximately 2,600 feet west of
Valley View, said bids to be opened on October 15, 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
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR PURCHASE OF PICK-UP TRUCK: The City
Manager presented a report dated September 23, 1965, from the City Engineer
requesting authorization to seek bids for the purchase of a pick-up truck for
the Street Maintenance Department, which was budgeted in the 1965-66 fiscal
year.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the advertising for bids for a one-half ton
pick-up truck in accordance with the City's specifications, said bids to be
opened on October 15, 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
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR ASSISTANT TRAFFIC ENGINEER: A report
dated September 22, 1965, was presented from the City Manager, setting forth
the results of an examination conducted for the position of Assistant Traffic
Engineer.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to certify the Employment List for Assistant Traffic
Engineer as submitted.
MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT FOR AUGUST 1965: It was moved by Councilman McCarney,
seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the Monthly Activity
Report for August 1965 be received and filed.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90~ RE: YARD REGULATIONS
AND LOT COVERAGE: 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. 288
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION
107.6, C, "YARD REGULATIONS: REAR YARD" AND SECTION
107.7, "LOT COVERAGE"
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, 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
September 27, 1965
SECOND READING ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE ~. 90, RE: HEIGHT OF WALLS AND
FENCES: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title
only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 289
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, SECTION
125.8 "WALL, FENCE, OR HEDGE MAY ~MAINTAINED"
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, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
SECOND READING ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-136 (CYPRESS PLANNING
COMMISSION): Upon the request of Councilman McCarney, the City Manager
explained that a conmunication had been received by the City from Mr. L. J.
Pfeifer who owns property within the area of the subject zone change, requesting
that the second reading of this Ordinance be continued due to the fact that he
had not received a notification concerning the proposed zone change. The
City Manager explained that Mr. Pfeifer was not notified due to the fact his'
name was not listed on the last equalized assessment roll available to the
City at the time the public notices were mailed.
Following discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Kanel,
seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following
Ordinance be read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 290
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 P-D
(PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) TO C-O (COMMERCIAL OFFICE) ZONE
CHANGE NO. Z-136
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance ~ adopted. The following roll call vote
was taken:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, Wright, and Noe
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN: McCarney
SECOND READING ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-138 (CYPRESS PLANNING
COMMISSION): It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title
only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 291
AN ORDINANCE(F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY
CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTA~ PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-4
(HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE-FAMILY) TO R-1 (ONE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-138
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, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
September 27, 1965
SECOND READING ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-139 (CYPRESS PLANNING
COMMISSION): It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, the following Ordinance be read by title
only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 292
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) AND R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) TO P-M (PLANNED MANUFACTURING) ZONE CHANGE
NO. Z-139
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, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
PARK AND RECREATION STUDY COMMITTEE TIME EXTENSION: The City Manager
requested permission to discuss the extension of time for the Park and
Recreation Study Committee. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded
by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to grant this request.
The Clty Manager stated that the original duration of the Park and Recreation
Study Committee had expired as of September 24, 1965, and recommended that the
City Council extend the duration of the Committee until D~cember 1, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to extend the appointments to the Park end Recreation
Study Committee until December 1, 1965.
AUTHORIZATION OF SUB-LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS ~ARK AND
RECREATION DISTRICT FOR TEXACO PARK SITE: The City Manager requested
permission to discuss the need for a sub-lease of the Texaco Park site to the
Cypress Park and Rcreation District. It was moved by Councilman Kanel,
seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to grant this request.
The City Manager reported that the Cypress Park and Recreation District had
agreed toconstruct additional facilities on the Texaco Park site and to provide
maintenance service for the park upon completion of the improvements. In order
to expend funds on the park site, the Cypress Park and Recreation District
would require a sub-lease from the City for the park. The terms of the lease
would be required to include the original terms of the lease between the City
and Texaco, Inc.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the City Attorney to prepare a sub-lease
between the Cypress Park and Recreation District and the City of Cypress,
based upon the terms of the original agreement between the City and Texaco,
Inc., and authorize the Mayorto sign and City Clerk to attest the lease. The
following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Richard Owen, representing the Robert H. Grant Company, addressed the
Council concerning Tentative Tract Map No. 5957, protesting Condition No. 3
of the map which S~ates that Orange Avenue and Walker Street shall be improved
to City Standards. Mr. Owen stated that this condition is an undue burden on
the tract, since the frontage on Orange Avenue, 200 feet south is zoned as
Commercial Office zoning, and will not be used for many years.
The City Attorney advised that the area in question was included within the
boundaries of the tract map; therefore, the condition was reasonable.
September 27, 1965
Mr. Robert Kay, representing the Grant Company, addressed the Council, stating
that his company had attempted to submit a tract map to the City at one time
for only the area to be deve~ped with single family homes, leaving out an
area zoned for commercial use, and at that time the City Attorney had advised
that this could not be done.
Mr. Dick Critelli, 5491 Belle Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council,,stating
that he would like to know if the Grant Company could have submitted a map
which did not include the C-O zoned property. In answer to this question,
City Attorney Alex Bowie stated that he would prepare a written opinion on
this matter.
Mr. Richard Owen again addressed the Council, stating that he was formally
protesting the inclusion of the requirement of paving and off-site improvements
for that portion of the property on the map that is zoned for uses other than
residential.
Mr. Cox, representing Mr. Olivera, owner of the subject property, addressed
the Council, stating that the City COuncil had zoned approximately 20% of
Mr. Olivera's property in a manner that he cnnnot use at the present time,
and now is asking for $40,000 worth of street improvements.
In answer to a question from Mayor Noe, Mr. Richard Owen stated that he would
proceed with the tentative tract map as approved, but would request that the
protested condition be reconsidered by the City Council at its next meeting.
Mr. Dennis Yosick, 6133 Fred Drive, Cypress, addressed the council, inquiring
if the City Council had extended the time for the operation of a dairy on
land located east of Valley View between Ball and Fred Drive. The City
Manager explained that the City Council, at its afternoon session, had approved
the granting of a business license for a dairy on the west side of Valley View,
but no action had been taken concerning the east side of Valley View.
Mr. John Gelboss, 6104 Fred Drive, Cypress, addressed the Council, asking
about the time when the vnrious dairies must cease operation in the City.
The City Attorney explained the non-conforming use section of the Zoning
Ordinance, and stated that his office is preparing an opinion concerning the
date for ~ermination of such uses. Upon the request of Councilman Kanel,
the City Attorney further explained the action taken by the City Council
during the afternoon meeting concerning the approval of a business license
for the operation of a dairy on the west side of Valley View, north of Ball
Road.
No further oral communications were presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, it was moved
by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourn at 8:50 p.m.
MAYOR O~ THE CIT~f~ESS
ATTEST:
Cf~'I~f~'~oF ~ ~l'~t OF CYP~SS
Sentember 27. 1965