Minutes 66-04-11MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
April 11, 1966
The City Council held a regular meeting on April 11, 1966, in the City
Council Chambers, 5311 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, at 3:00 p.m.,
Mayor Frank P. Noe presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
ABSENT: Councilman Gorzeman
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, Administrative Assistant Dartell Dalton, Public Works
Director Arthur Schatzeder, Building Superintendent Tom Nudson, Secretary
of the Planning Commission George Putnam, and Police Chief George Savord.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the meeting of March 28,
1966, aa mailed.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to approve the minutes of the Adjourned meeting of
March 29, 1966, as mailed.
ORAL CO~UNICATIONS:
Mr. Wayne Worley, 6412 Orange Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council,
objecting to the length of time involved in approval by the City's
Engineering Department of his street improvement plans.
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN ARRIVED AT 3:05 P.M. AND TOOK HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM
The City Manager stated that he woutd be glad to investigate this matter
and prepare a report for the City Council.
Following considerable discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney,
seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to place this
item on the City Council agenda.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to direct the City Manager to prepare a complete
report concerning the delay by the City's Engineering Department in
approval of Mr. Worley's street improvement plans, for presentation at
the next regular City Council meeting. The following roll call vote~was
taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a recess at 3:17 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 3:20 p.m., all City Councilmen being present.
AWARD OF CONTHACT FOR 1966 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM: A report dated
April 7, 1966, was presented from the City Manager, summarizing the
following bids received for the 1966 Weed Abatement Program:
P. I. Hadden
300.North Eucalyptus
Inglewoo~, California
$10,845.00
E. & G. Engineers, Inc.
P. O. Box 97
Midway City, California
$ 9,837.50
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Following brief discussion concerning the bids received as compared to
the bids for the 1965 weed abatement program, it was moved by
Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried,
to determine that the bid submitted by E & C Engineers, P. O. Box 97,
Midway City, in the amount of $9,837.50, is the lowest and best bid,
and further authorize the Mayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the
Weed Abatement Program contract with E & G Engineers, Inc., as provided
for in the Specifications Proposal and Contract for Weed and Rubbish
Abatement dated March 1966. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIIIIEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FIVE POLICE CARS: A report dated
April 11, 1966, was presented from the City Manager, sunmuariziug the
following bids received for the purchase of five police cars:
NAME OF BIDDER
TOTAL BID FOR
FIVE VEHICLES
TRADE-IN
AELOWANCE
TOTAL LESS
TRADE-IN
A1 Roberrs Plymouth
10080 Garden Grove Blvd.
Garden Grove, California
(Plymouth Vehicles)
$12,053.60
$ 3,450.00
$ 8,603.60
McPeek Plymouth Center
1200 South Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, California
(Plymouth Vehicles)
McCoy & Mills Ford
700 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Fullerton, California
(Ford Vehicles)
11,882.00 3,000.00 8,882.00
12,668.50 3,200.00 9,468.50
The report further outlined the desirability of installing 60-amp alterna-
tors on the four units to be used as police vehicles and deleting the
spot light and adding a radio to the vehicle to be used by the City
Manager's Department. The total additional cost bid for these items by
the low bidder was $205.00.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, the City Manager stated
that the receipt of only three bids was not unusual. He also stated that
approximately 25 sets of specifications had been mailed to various dealers
and the amounts bid were under the amount budgeted for the purchase of
police vehicles.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to accept the bid of A1 Roberrs, in the total amount
of $8,808.60, as the lowest and best bid and further award the contract
for the purchase of five police vehicles to A1 Roberts Plymouth,
10080 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, California. The following roll
call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENT OF KNOTT STREET: A report dated April 11,
1966, was presented from the PubP~ Works Director, summarizing the
following bids received for street improvements on Knott Street between
Cerritos Avenue and the Pacific Electric Railroad Tracks:
April 11, 1966
R. J. Noble Company
P. O. Box 620
15505 Lincoln Avenue
Orange, California
11,214.90
Griffith Company
P. O. Box 395
Costa Mesa, California
11,677.00
Industrial Contracting Co.
10752 Chestnut
Stanton, California
12,035.10
Sully-Miller
P. O. BoX 7432
Orange, California
12,534.50
Copp Paving Company
11710 East lleth Street
Artesia, California
12,992.60
E. L. White
P. O. Box 712
Garden Grove, California
13,608.56
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to accept the bid of the R. J. Noble Company in
the amount of $11,214.90 as the lowest and best bid, and authorize the
Nayor to sign and City Clerk to attest the Contract for the improvement
of Knott Street with the R. J. Noble Company, 15505 Lincoln Avenue,
Orange, California. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILNEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
CONTINUATION OF ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR 7:30 P.M. PORTION OF MEETING: It was
moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously
carried, to proceed to Item No. 6 on the agenda, since Items No. 4 and 5
were public hearings scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
CONMUNICATION FROM ST. IRENAEUS CATHOLIC CHURCH REQUESTING WAIVER OF FEE
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FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERI~IT: The City Manager presented a co~nunication
dated March 21, 1966, from Rev. Peter C. Caslin, requesting a waiver of
the application fee for the Conditional Use Permit required for the
annual parish bazaar scheduled for June 10-12, 1966,
A motion was made and seconded to grant this request; however, the City
Attorney stated that there is no provision in the Zoning Ordinance for
the waiver of ~es for Conditional Use Permits, and the motion would
not be proper.
Upon the request of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Kanel,
seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to table
consideration of this matter for 20 minutes in order to allow the City
Attorney to research this matter.
CONHUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL liE: TRANSFER
OF LICENSE AT THE CYPRESS INN: The City Manager presented a communication
from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, advising the City of
a transfer of the on-sale beer license at the Cypress Inn, 5731 Lincoln
Avenue, Cypress, to Esther E. Coplin and Robert J. Dickerson,
It was moved by Coundlman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, this co~nunication be received and filed.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITIES OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AND FOUNTAIN VALLEY RE:
OPPOSITION TO RURAL TYPE HAlLBOXES: The City Manager presented comunications
from the City Councils of the Cities of Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley,
transmitting Resolutions protesting the requirement by the Postmaster General
of rural type mailboxes for curb delivery in all new subdivisions, and
requesting the Cypress City Council to take similar action.
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Following a review of the various objections to the rural type mailboxes,
it was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanimously carried, to adopt the following Resolution, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 682
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PROTESTING THE REQUIREMENT BY THE POSTF~STER GENERAL
OF RURAL-TYPE MAILBOXES FOR CURB DELIVERY IN ALL NEW
SUBDIVISIONS
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
COMMUNICATION FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY RE: FRANCHISE
STATEMENT FOR YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31w 1965: The City Manager presented
a communication dated March 30, 1966, from the District Representative
of the Southern California Edison Company, transmitting the annual
Franchise Statement and payment to the City of Cypress for the year
ending December 31, 1965.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed.
COMMUNICATION FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RE: "FIVE
COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION": The City Manager
presented a communication dated April 1, 1966, from the Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors, transmitting a copy of a plan to be known
as the "Five County Regional Planning and Development Association".
The City Manager explained that this plan is similar to the proposal
of the City of Los Angeles considered at the City Council meeting of
March 14, 1966, and appears to be a method of circumventing the Southern
California Association of Governments, of which the City of Cypress is
currently a member.
The City Manager also presented a communication dated April 8, 1966, from
Councilman Louis R. Nowell of the City of Los Angeles, concerning the
cooperation between the City and County of Los Angeles in the formation
of a voluntary cooperative organization.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by
Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to reaffirm the City
Council's statement in support of the Southern California Association
of Governments and direct the City Manager to indicate this support to
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors,
PROPOSED BY-LAWS FOR ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES: A report dated
April 7, 1966, was presented from the City Manager, transmitting dhanges
to the by-laws of the Orange County League of Cities.
Councilman Kanel, who is the City's delegate to the Executive Board of
the Orange County League of Cities, reviewed the reasons for the changes
in the by-laws and stated he felt the changes were desirable.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by
Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to approve the recommended
changes in the by-laws of the Orange County League of Cities, and direct
the City's representative to the League Executive Committee to support
the proposed changes.
APPROVAL OF AGRREMKNT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING
FUNDS FOR WIDENING OF VlI.LEY VIEW STREET: A report dated April 7, 1966,
was presented from the City Manager, stating that the Orange County
Arterial Highway Financing Connnittee had approved participation with the
City for the improvement of Valley View from Cerritos to the Garden Grove
City limits for a total estimated cost of $123,100 to be equally shared
by the City and Orange County. The project administration agreement
prepared by the County has been reviewed by the Public Works Director and
is in accordance with the proposal submitted by the City.
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Discussion was held concerning the Arterial Highway Financing Program
sponsored by Orange County and the method used by the County in approval
of the various requested projects.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to approve the AHFP Agreement between the City of
Cypress and Orange County for the improvement of Valley View Street
from Cerritos to the Garden Grove City limits and authorize the Mayor
to sign and City Clerk to attest the subject Agreement. The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION .9F REQUEST FROM ST. IRENAEUS CHURCH FOR
WAIVER OF FEE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: With reference to the
communication from the St. Irenaeus Church requesting the waiver of the fee
for a Conditional Use Permit for conducting a bazaar, the City Attorney
stated that there is no provision in the City's Zoning Ordinance for the
waiver of fees for either Conditional Use Permits or Variances. He
suggested the possibility of adopting an emergency Ordinance to provide for
exemptions from the payment of fees for such permits and variances for
charitable organizations.
Further discussion was held concerning the requirement of a Conditional
Use Permit for the use requested by the St. Irenaeus Church.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by
Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, the following Emergency
Ordinance be read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 307
AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE,
SECTION 124.3, TO PROVIDE FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENT
OF THE PAYMENT OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILING AND APPEAL
FEES FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND ELEEMOSYNARY ORGANIZATIONS
The City Attorney stated that this Ordinance would be valid for a period
of six months, and that further steps should be taken to conduct a
Public Hearing to consider permanently amending the Zoning Ordinance
concerning exemptions from filing fees for charitable organizations.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
unanimously carried, to adopt this Emergency Ordinance. The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCaruey, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
The City Attorney advised that ~th the adoption of this emergency
ordinance, no further action would be necessary concerning the request
of the St. Irenaeus Church since the waiver of the fee would be automatic.
BUDGET TRANSFERS: A report dated April 7, 1966, was presented from the
City Manager, outlining two transfers required in the 1965~66 budget.
The City Manager further recommended an additional $500.00 be appropriated
to purchase fly spray for use by the Orange County Health Department in
the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Coundlman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to authorize the transfer of $250.00 to the Legis-
lature Publications and Dues account from the Crossing Guard Salaries
Account, the transfer. of $5,000 from the Reserve for Capital Improvements
to the City Attorney Contractual Services account, and the transfer of
$500.00 from the Reserve for Capital Improvements to b~ appropriated for
the purchase of additional fly spray.
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The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
AGREEMENT WITH ANDOVER LAND COMEANY FOR PARK OPTION~ AS REQUIRED BY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-193:
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN REQUESTED PERMISSION TO BE EXCUSED FROM HIS CHAIR
ON THE PODIUN SINCE HE OWNS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THAT REFERRED TO IN
THE SUBJECT AGREEMENT
Upon the recommendation of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman
Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to continue
consideration of this matter until the evening portion of the City
Council mee~ng.
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN RETURNED TO HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM
COMMUNICATION LINE EASEMENT TRADE--STANDARD OIL COMPANY AND CITY OF CYPRESS:
A report dated April 7, 1966, was presented from the City Manager, stating
that in order for the City to proceed with the street improvement project
on the west side of Knott adjacent to Tract No. 4421, the City must
provide for the relocation of the Standard Oil Company communication pole
line which now exists in a private easement in the area of the proposed
street improvement. Standard Oil Company has agreed to the relocation of
the pole line, however, has requested that a similar easement be provided
in the parkway in which the lines are to be relocated.
The City Attorney suggested that a Resolution be adopted, authorizing
this exchange of easements and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign the necessary documents to effect this exchange.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to adopt the following Resolution, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 684
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE OF POWER LINE EASEMENTS.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR POLICE OFFICER: A report dated
April 6, 1966, was presented from the City Manager, setting for[h the
results of the examination conducted for the position of Police Officer.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to certify the employment list for Police Officer
as submitted.
CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR POLICE DISPATCHER: A report dated
April 7, 1966, was presented from the City Manager, setting forth the
results of the examination conducted for the position of Police Dispatcher.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to certify the employment list for Police Dispatcher
as submitted.
APPROVAL OF PAYROLL WARRANT LIST FOR PERIOD ENDING APRIL 3, 1966i WARRANTS
NO. 13850 THROUGH 13904: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded
by Councilman Wright, and unanimously carried, to approve the Payroll
Warrant List for the Period Ending April 3, 1966, Warrants No. 13850
through 13904, in the total amount of $14,162.14. The following roll call
vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
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APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST, WARRANTS NO. 13905 THROUGH 13964:
Following brief discussion concerning the warrants for gasoline and
automotive service, it was moved by Councilman KanelI seconded by
Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to approve Co~anercial
Warrants No. 13905 through 13964 in the total amount of $25,473.24. 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 AMENDING CITY CODE RE: SALE AND DISPLAY OF
FIREWORKS: 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. 308
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING CHAPTER 11, ARTICLE 2 "FIREWORKS" OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a recess at 4:20 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 4:25 p.m., all City Councilmen being present.
RECORDATION OF CITY MALL LEASE: The City Manager requested permission to
discuss the recordation of the City Hall lease approved at the last City
Council meeting. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman
Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to grant this request.
The City Manager reported that although he ls authorized by Resolution
to accept and record interest in real property, he would prefer the City
Council to formally accept the interest in real property conveyed by the
Cypress Civic Center Corporation City Hall Lease and authorize the
recordation thereof.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, the following Resolution be adopted, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 683
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ACCEPTING INTEREST IN REAL PROPERTY AND CONSENTING TO AND
AUTHORIZING RECORDATION THEREOF
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 REVISED FLOOR PLAN IN POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITIES: The
City Manager requested permission to discuss a revised floor plan in the
new Civic Center Police Department facilities.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to consider this matter at this time.
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The City Manager stated that Police Chief Savord had reviewed the
proposed floor plan of the Police Facilities in the new Civic Center and
has recommended various changes for more efficient operation of the
Department. In reviewing the recommended changes with the Architect,
it has been estimated that the only costs involved in the changes would
be those of the Architect and consultants. Mr. Azar, the Civic Center
Contractor, has indicated there would be no additional costs for
construction.
Chief Savord reviewed the various changes he felt were necessary for the
efficient operation of the Police Department.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by
Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to approve the requested
change in the ElOor plan of the Police Department, at a cost not to
exceed $3,500. The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
None
None
In answer to a question from Councilman McCarney, the City Manager stated
that this change would also have to be considered by the Cypress Civic
Center Corporation.
PROCLAMATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK: The City Manager requested permission
to present a communication concerning Public Schools Week. It was moved
by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously
carried, to grant this request.
The City Manager presented a communication from the Buena Park Masonic
Lodge No. 357, requesting the Mayor to proclaim April 25-29 as Public
Schools Week in the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, to grant this request, whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed
April 25-29, 1966, as Public Schools Week in the City of Cypress.
PROCLAMATION OF MENTAL HEALTH WEEK: The City Manager requested permission
to present a communication concerning proclamation of Mental Health Week.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to grant this request.
The City Manager presented a communication dated April 8, 1966, from the
Orange County Association for Mental Health, requesting the Mayor to
proclaim May 1-7, 1966, as Mental Health Week in the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to grant this request, whereupon Mayor Noe proclaimed
May 1-7, 1966, as Mental Health Week in the City of Cypress.
COMMUNICATION FROM DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL RE: TRANSFER
OF LICENSE AT THE SQUIRREL CAGE: The City Manager requested permission
to present a communication from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control regarding the transfer of License at the Squirrel Cage. It was
moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Corzeman, and unanimously
carried, to grant this request.
The City Manager presented a communication from the Department of Alcoholic
Beverage Control, notifying the City of a transfer of the on-sale beer
license at the Squirrel Cage, 4132 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, to Arlene M.
and PaUl E. Antonucci. The Police Department has investigated the
applicants and finds no reason to protest.
It was moved by Counc~man McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to receive and file this communication.
REVIEW OF TRAFFIC PROBLEMS ADJACENT TO CYPRESS JUNIOR COLLEGE: The City
Manager requested permission to discuss problems which have been encountered
concerning traffic control adjacent to the proposed Cypress Junior College.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Corzeman, and
unanimously carried, to place this matter on the agenda for consideration
at the evening portion of the meeting.
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RECESS:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman HcCarney, and
unanimously carried, to declare a recess at the hour of 5:00 p.m. until
7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The Mayor called the meeting back to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following
in attendance:
PRESENT: Councilmen Gorzeman, Kanel, HcCarney, Wright, and Noe
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder, Administrative
Assistant Darrell Dalton, Building Superintendent Tom Nudson, Police
Chief George Savord, and Secretary of the Planning Commission George
Putnam.
The City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the City Council at the
3:00 p.m. session of the meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-193 (R.M. GALLOWAY):
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN REQUESTED PERMISSION TO BE EXCUSED FROM HIS CHAIR ON
THE PODIUM SINCE HE OWNS A PORTION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to
consider an application for Conditional Use Permit to allow the construc-
tion of a Planned Development type single family subdivision on property
zoned P-D (Planned Development), generally located at the northeast corner
of Walker Street and Ball Road, requested by R. M. Galloway, 504 North
Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, California, for Edwin F. & Bernice M. Brown,
1134 West Greendale Street, West Covina, and Peter D. & Barbara A. Gorzeman,
9922 Walker Street, Cypress (Owners of the property involved), known as
Conditional Use Permit No. C-193.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the
audience wished to speak for or against the proposed use.
The City Manager stated that the affidavits of mailing and publication of
the Notices of Public Hearing were on file in the Office of the City Clerk
and that no communications had been received concerning the matter.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission presented Planning Commission
Resolution No. 319, recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit No.
C-193, and explained the condition recommended concerning the dedication
of land for park purposes.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the l~blic Hearing closed.
At the request of the City Council, the City Manager reviewed the park
plans for the area adjacent to the subject Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Chuck Bryant, Director of the Cypress Park and Recreation District,
addressed the Council, outlining the steps which would have been taken in
applying for a Federal Grant for the purchase of park lands.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded
by Counclman Wright, and unanimously carried, to approve Condition~ Use
Permit No. C-193 subject to the following conditions:
1. The conditions of Tentative Tract 6194 shall apply.
Applicant shall dedicate and give an option to the City, in one
of the following manners, at the election of the City:
A. Dedicate 1.2 net acres of land for park purposes and give
an~ option to the City to purchase an additional 5 acres of
land adjoining such 1.2 acres on terms and conditions
satisfactory to the City; or
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B. Dedicate 1.4 net acres of land for park purposes and give
and option to the City ~ purchase an additional 2.9 acres of
land adjoining such 1.4 acres on terms and conditions
satisfactory to the City; or
C. Dedicate 1.6 net acres of land for park purposes and give
an option to the City to purchase an addition .83 acres
of land adjoining such 1.6 acres on terms and conditions
satisfactory to the City.
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Plot plans and elevations of typical dwellin~ shall be approved
by the staff prior to issuance of building permits.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN RETURNED TO HIS CHAIR ON THE~DIUM
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90, SECTION 112.2
(CYPRESS PLANNING COMMISSION}: The Mayor announced this was the time
and place for the Public Hearing to consider a proposed amendment
initiated by the Cypress Planning Commission to the Zoning Ordinance No.
90, Section 112.2, PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES:, Subsection Ff, which
presently reads as follows:
"Ff. Restaurants - including drive-ins and walk-ups~ (No entertain-
ment or dancinM. Where alcoholic beverages are sold for consump-
tion on the premises, all such beverages must be consumed within
the building in which they are to be sold.):
Proposed Amendment to Subsection Ff. to read as follows:
"Ff. Restaurants - including drive-ins and walk-ups. (Where
alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises, all
such beverages must be consumed within the building in which they
are sold.)"
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked if anyone in the
audience wished to speak for or ~ainst the proposed amendment.
The City Manager stated that the affidavits of publication of the Notice
of Public Hearing were on file in the Office of the City Clerk and that
no communications had been received concerning the amendment.
The Secretary of the Planning Commission presented Planning Cozmnission
Resolution No. 318, recommending approval of the deletion of ~e words
"No entertainment or dancing" in Subsection Ff. of Section 112.2 of
Ordinance No. 90, since adequate control over entertainment and dancing
has been provided by the City's Special Permit Ordinance.
There being no written communications and no oral protests, the Mayor
declared the Public Hearing closed.
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.
AM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90, SECTION 112.2
"PERMITTED BUILDINGS AND USES", BY DELETING THE WORDS
"(NO ENTERTAINMENT OR DANCING...)" IN SUBSECTION Ff.,
RESTAURANTS
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Gorzeman, and
unanimously carried, this Ordinance pass its first reading. The following
roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
AGREEMENT WITH ANDOVER LAND COMPANY FOR PARK OPTION~ AS REQUIRED BY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-193:
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN REQUESTED PERMISSION TO BE EXCUSED FROM HIS CHAIR
ON THE PODIUM SINCE HE OWNS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THAT REFERRED TO IN
THE SUBJECT AGREEMENT.
City Attorney James Erickson presented a proposed Agreement as required
by Conditional Use Permit No. C-193, between the City of Cypress and the
Andover Land Company for the exercise of an option to purchase land for
a park site adjacent to Tract No. 6194. The Agreement provides three
alternate options which can be exercised by the City in acquiring park
property in addition to that which is to be dedicated to the City by the
developer in accordance with the requirement established under Conditional
Use Permit No. C-193.
The three options are to acquire 5 acres, 2.9 acres, or .83 acres at the
purchase price of $34,500 per acre.
Following a review of the Option Agreement, considerable discussion
was held concerning Option No. 2, with specific reference to the inclusion
of the street rights-of-way as a part of the dedicated property and the
responsibility for improvements to Graham and "D" Street. The City
Attorney suggested the possibility of re-opening the Public Hearing
concerning Conditionl Use Permit No. C-193, in order to clarify the
conditions of approval concerning these matters.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Kanel, and
carried, to re-open the Public Hearing concerning Conditional Use Permit
No. C-193.
Following discussion, it was moved by CouncRman McCarney, seconded by
Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to clarify the conditions of
Conditional Use Permit NQ. C-193, to add Condition No. 4 as follows:
"4. Regardless of the option selected by the City, the Subdivider
will be required to improve all of Graham Street, and in the event
Option No. 2 is selected by the City, the Subdivider will be
responsible for the installation of the paving, curbs, and gutters,
but not the sidewalks, on the north side of "D" Street."
There being no further discussion concerning Conditional Use Permit No.
C-193, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
Discussion ensued concerning whether the east half of Graham Street should
be included in the area proposed to be dedicated. Councilman Kanel stated
he felt the Agreement should be changed to delete the east one-half of
Graham Street from the land to be dedicated.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to approve the Option Agreement as outlined, and
authorize the execution thereof and recordation on behalf of the City
with the modification that the areas to be acquired by the City will not
include the purchase of street rights-of-way. The~llowing roll call vote was
taken:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: l
COUNCILMEN: Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: Gorzemau
Mrs. Bernice Brown, 1134 West Greendale, West Covina, owner of a portion
of the property in question, addressed the Council, stating she felt
the action Just taken was unfair.
April 11, 1966
Mr. Peter Miller, of Andover Land Company, addressed the Council concerning
the modification to the Option Agreement, stating that he felt it was
contrary to all previous discussions he had held with the staff on the
proposed development.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Coun~lman Wright, seconded
by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to reconsider the previous
action in which the Option Agreement was approved as modified.
It was moved by Councilman Wright, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and
unanimously carried, to continue consideration of the Option Agreement
with Andover Land Company until the adjourned meeting to be held on
April 19, 1966.
COUNCILMAN GORZEMAN RETURNED TO HIS CHAIR ON THE PODIUM
REVIEW OF TRAFFIC PROBLE~BADJACENT TO CYPRESS JUNIOR COLLEGE: As
authorized at the afternoon session of the City Council meeting, the
City Manager requested the Public Works Director to review the traffic
problems which have been encountered in the planning stages of the
Cypress Junior College.
Public Works Director Arthur Schatzeder displayed a map of the traffic
patterns surrounding the proposed Cypress Jur~or College and outlined in
detail the recommendations made to the Junior College Architect in a latter
dated March 22, 1966, which included recommendations regarding the extra
street width on the west side of Holder and the north side of Orange; the
need for traffic signals at Holder and Via Arroyo Drive, at the Valley
View entrance; at Orange and Holder, and the possible future signal at
the Orange Avenue entrance, the need to provide a free right-turn movement
at the northwest corner of Orange and Holder; and the desirability of
relocating the Orange Avenue entrance further to the east in order to
avoid conflict with the railreed crossing on Orange Avenue and to provide
additional storage for left-turn movements into the college. Further
recommendations included the radii for entrances and suggestions as to
t he widths of the interior streets.
The City Manager advised the Council that these suggestions had been
reviewed with a Committee appointed by the Junior College Board of
Trustees and recommended that the City Council go on record in support of
the recommendations as outlined in the Public Works Director's communica-
tion of March 22, 1966.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, to go on record in support of the recommendations
as outlined in the Public Works Director's communication of March 22,
1966, and to instruct the Public Works Director to advise the Junior
College District Board of Trustees of this action.
The following roll call vote was taken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Fanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Donald Weltz, 10412 Aurelia, Cypress, addressed the Council, reading
in full a petition dated April 11, 1966, signed by numerous residents,
requesting that additional laws be enacted to control the breeding of
flies.
The City Manager advised the City Council of the studies that were under
way for the possibility of purchasing additional equipment to aid in the
fly spraying program and further outlined the actions taken by the Health
Department in both the spraying and abatement procedures.
The City Attorney reviewed the existing Fly Ordinance and the problems
that have been encountered in the enforcement of this Ordinance.
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The following individuals addressed the Council regarding the fly
control problem in the City: Mr. and Mrs. George Aiken, 5501Cerritos;
Mr. and Mrs. John Dakis, 5622 Elinora Lane; Mr. Donald Weltz, 10412
Aurelia; Mr. L. J. McBride, Cypress Chamber of Co~anerce; Mr. Charles
Bryant, 6809 Via Arroyo, Buena Park; Mrs. Drexel Berry, 10212 Lorraine
Lane; Mr. Dennis Yosick, 6133 Fred Drive; Mr. Denny Dowell, 5502 Cathy
Circle; Mrs. Barbara Robert,on, 5212 Marcella Avenue, Mr. Ray Guzman,
10382 Aurelia.
The City Manager and City Attorney summarized the enforcement problems
with the existing Fly Control Ordinance and indicated that anew
ordinance was in the process of being prepared by the City Attorney's
office, which would shorten the length of time required to abate fly
breeding misances.
Councilman Kanel suggested the possibility of communicating with
Supervisor Phillips, emphasizing the need for cooperation on the part
of the Orange County Health Department in the fly control problem.
Councilman Wright stated he felt the Health Department had a problem in
maintaining an adequate staff due to the ~ype of work involved in fly
control, and further outlined the methods he has used in controlling the
breeding of flies on his chicken ranch.
Discussion was held regarding the usefulness of a homeowners committee
to discuss the fly problem with members of the Health Department and
Supervisor Phillips. Following further discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously
carried, to place this matter on the agenda at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Oorzeman and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
instruct the City Manager, Councilman Kanel and Councilman McCarney to
contact the owner of the feed yard on the south side of Cerritos in an
attempt to abate the fly nuisance at this location.
Prior to voting on this motion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney,
seconded by Councilman Kanel, and unanimously carried, to amend Councilman
Gorzeman's previous motion to include an instruction to the City Manager
to communicate with Supervisor Phillips, ad, ising him that the City
Council has considered at some length the fly control problem in the City
and would request additional cooperation on the part of the Orange County
Health Department.
Mayor Noe then called for a vote on Councilman Gorzeman's previous motion,
and said motion was unanimously carried.
City Attorney James Erickson stated that,at the next regular City Council
meeting he would report concerning all possible legal remedies in the fly
control problem, and at that time he would also have a draft of a new
fly control ordinance for consideration by the City Council.
Further discussion was held concerning the formation of a Committee to
study the fly control problem. The City Manager indicated he would prefer
t o give further consideration to this matter so that a recommendation
could be made concerning the desired size and responsibilities of such
a committee. He also suggested that the City Council review the new fly
control ordinance prior to establishing such a committee.
In answer to a question fro~ Mrs. George Aiken, the City Manager explained
that the City is considering the purchase of equipment which could be used
to spray homes for flies.
No further action was taken on this matter at this time.
Mrs. Barbara Robertson, 5212 Marcella Avenue, Cypress, addressed the
Council, requesting a clarification concerning campaign material sent out
by the Committee to elect Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Duffy to the City Council,
with particular reference to Mr. Kennedy's role in development of the
Community Sports Center. Mrs. Robertson inquired if Mr. Kennedy is
working for the City in the development of this park, and also asked if
money from the Federal Little League was used in the park development.
April 11, 1966
Mr. Charles Bryant, Director of the Cypress Park and Recreation District,
addressed the Council, stating that Mr. Kennedy had been appointed by the
Federal Little League as the Project Overseer at a time when the Federal
Little League was intending to develop the Community Sports Center.
However, the development of the park, as it now stands, is not for any
special interest group, but is developed as a community sports center
for use by all citizens.
In answer to a further question from Mrs. Robertson, the City Manager
stated that the City has authorized $21,000 for purchase of various
equipment for the park. He also explained that the City has entered into
an agreement with the County concerning development of the park.
In answer to a question from Councilman Gorzeman, Mr. Bryant stated that
the appointment of Mr. Kennedy as Project Overseer was an appointment
by the Federal Little League, not the Park District.
With reference to the Conaunity Sports Center, Councilman Kanel inquired
about the possibility of the City purchasing portable bleachers to be
placed on the asphalt pads at the Sports Center. He suggested that such
bleachers could also be used for parades and other functions.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by
Councilman Gorzeman, and unanimously carried, to place this matter on the
agenda at this time.
Mr. Charles Bryant, Director of the Cypress Park and Recreation District,
addressed the Council outlining the costs of purchasing five sets of
bleachers, which would seat a total of approximately 250 persons.
It was moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman McCarney,
and unanimously carried, to authorize an expenditure of $1,000 for the
purchase of five sets of portable bleachers to be located at the
Community Sports Center. The following roll call vote was mken:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEN: Gorzeman, Kanel, McCarney, Wright, and Noe
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the City Council, ~t was
moved by Councilman Gorzeman, seconded by Councilman Wright, and
unanimously carried, ~ adjourn this meeting at 10:40 p.m. until
April 19, 1966, at 7:30 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CItY{OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
OF CYPRESS
April 11, 1966