Minutes 70-06-22 (4:05 p.m.)CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
Ju~e 22, 1970
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:05 p.m.,
on Monday, June 22, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, with Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberts and Ka~el
AB SENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James E.
Erickson and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Poertner, Putnam,
Grissomand Nudson~
MINUTE S:
At the request of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded
by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of May 27, 1970,
June 8, 1970, June 12, 1970, June 13, 1970 and June 14, 1970 as mailed,
EMZCUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded by Councilmm~ Lacayo and unanimously
carried to go into an Executive Session at 4:11 p.m., for the purpose of discussing
a personnel matter. The meeting was called beck to order at 5:40 p.m., with all
Councilmen present.
RECESS:
It was moved by Councilm~m Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to recess at 5:41 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. that evening.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m., with the following in attendance:
PRESENT: Councilnm~ Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James
Eo Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Poertner,
Putnam, Schatzeder, Nudson, Griesom, Savord.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Girl Scout Caderrs Troop 1656 led the City Council and audience in the Pledge
of Allegiance°
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUE TO MISS MELISSA DaNOYERa "MISS CYPRESS
oF 1969": since Miss Melissa "DeNoyer, '~4iss Cypress of 1969,'~'~as ~o~ in the'
audience, it was decided to proceed to Item No. 2 on the agenda at this time.
PRESENTATION OF "POLICEMAN OF THE YEAR" AWARDS: Mayor Kanel presented Community
Service Plaques to each of the following Officers, and reviewed the accomplishments
of each Officer during the year in which he was honored.
Walter F~ Hampton, Policeman of the Year, 1967
Robert Do Headrick, Policeman of the Year, 1968
Lsszlo Maimor, Policeman of the Year, 1969
Donald J. Sox~ma, Policeman of the Year, 1970
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P_P~.~T~qN OF RESOLUTION OF COI~4ENDATION TO CYPRESS JUNIOR WOME~N~S CLUB: It was
moved by Co%mcifmm~' Kenode and sec6~'ded '~y Cou~icilman Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE CYPRESS
JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB.
'The motio~ was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs end Kenel
None
None
Mayor Kenel then read the Resolution of Con~nendation in full, and presented it
to Mrs~ Stella Cardoze, the outgoing president of the Cypress Junior Women's
Club~
Mrs. Cardora extended her gratitude to the City Council and Staff, and then
presented the Resolution to Mrs. Judy Howard, incoming President of the Junior
Women's Club, who also expressed her appreciation to the Council and members
of the Staff.
pRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO BOY _SCOUT DAVI~D D~ENER: It was
moved by Councilmen Lacayo and seconded by Councilm~n Kenode to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT DAVID DIENER ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Rob errs and Kanel
None
None
Mayor Kanel read in full the Resolution of Co-m~ndation, and presented it to
Mr. David Dienet.
Mayor Kanel then introduced Miss Linda Larkin, Miss Cypress of 1970 to the
City Council and audience. Miss Larkin stated that she was happy and honored
to have won the title of Miss Cypress, and will do her best in representing
the City of Cypress.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mrs° David Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive, Cypress, addressed the Council indicating
that she felt there was a problem with Highway Co~nercial zoning. She listed
some of the businesses in her neighborhood which, she indicated, were nuisances,
and suggested the area be rezoned stating specifically what businesses could
be allowed and the hours in which they could operate. She further suggested
that a restaurant or a professional building would be more compatible to the
area.
Mro Bob Baker, 4372 Jade Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council requesting
information concerning the status of a proposal for street sweeping services,
which he submitted to the City.
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lhe City Manager explained that the proposals had bean forwarded to the Public
Works Department, and a report should be available for Council review at the
first or second Council meeting in July.
RECESS:
Mayor Kanel declared a recess at 7:59 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 8:05 p.m., with all Councilmen present.
CONTINUAlION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDEP~.TION OF PRO~.ESTS TO ~HE ANNEXATION OF
INHABITED PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF LINCOLN AVE.
B~'TWEEN 'SUMNER .PLACE AND M.0ODX~ STREET~ K~6~ff A~ '/A~NEXA~!ON 6~6: The ~or announced
thi~ was the time and place to Continue the PuBlic Hearing to consider protests
to the annexation of inhabited property generally located on the north and
south sides of Lincoln Avenue west of Moody Street, known as Annexation 69-6.
l~e Mayor announced the Public Hearing was open and requested the Staff to
present its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated June 18, 1970, which indicated that the
affidavits of continuation of the Public Hearing have been posted and no
further communications have been received in reference to this matter, The
report further indicated that the continuation was to allow the City Manager an
opportunity to review the Annexation in relation to the protests which had been
submi~ted to determine whether or not a deletion of 51 of the land area, as authorized
by State Annexation Laws, would allow the Annexation to proceed, allowing those
who desire to annex to the City to conduct an election for that purpose.
The report stated that the analysis has been completed, and it has been determined
=hat although the majority of protests in terms of assessed valuation are represented
by property owners on the south side of Lincoln Avenue, a reduction of the land
in this area by 5% would not alter the majority protests as submitted. The report
also indicated that unless protests are withdrawn prior to the close of the Public
Hearing, which would reduce the total protests to less than 50%, the City Council
must proceed uo adopt theResolution declaring that a majority protest has been
submitted on Annexation 69-6 and ordering that further proceedings be terminated.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the City Attorney advised that since
the Public Hearing on this matter was still open, additional protests could be
heard~
Mr, Philip Hunt, Tortante, California, addressed the Council stating that he
represented an organization that has entered into escrow to purchase property now
owned by Mr~ and Mrs° Babetie within the proposed annexation area, consisting of 8°88
acres, Mr~ Hunt indicated that this organization wished to develop the property
in the City of Cypress and therefore would be in support of the annexation proposal.
At the request of Mayor Kanel, the Planning Director pointed out the subject
property on the aerial map.
In answer to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, Mr. Hunt stated that the buyer
has met the terms of the lease agreement, and that there is a verbal agreement
between the buyer and seller, and a meeting is scheduled for the morning of
3'one 23, 1970 at the attorney's office to complete the agreement. He further
stated that at the present time there was not a recorded agreement to buy.
The City Attorney advised that the person who has the power to protest or to
withdraw protest is the record owner until such time as escrow is closed,
at which time, the new owner would have the power to protest or to withdraw
the protest~
Mr, Hunt then submitted to the Council the listing requirements of the escrow, and
the offer to purchase.
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Mr.. Norbe~ Runts, 8751 Sumner Place, addressed the Council indicating that he
was opposed to one vote, representing 8,88 acres, overshadowing so many who
had signed the petition.
In answer to a question from Councilma~ Robarts, the City Manager indicated that
shculd the particular property in question withdraw from the protest, it would
reduce the total protests to under 50%.
M~. Ival Irish, 4862 Bishop, stated that he resides next to the dairy in question,
and indicated that the organization which Mr~ Hunt represents may not purchase
the dairy, and the fact that the present owner has signed the petition protesting
the annexation should be taken into consideration.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the City Attorney stated that
Public Hearing can be continued indefinitely.
Mr.. Joseph Sheets, 4802 Marten Avenue, indicated that he had retained the
services of an attorney who would have been present at this evening's meeting
had he known the matter would perhaps be continued,
Mr~ John Portillo, 9041, 9051, and 9051~ Moody Street, stated that he had
talked with Mrs. Barberie, who indicated that there is a meeting scheduled
with Mr, H~nt on the morning of June 23, 1970; however, she further indicated
uhat nothing had been decided whatsoever, Mr, Portillo indicated that Mrs.
Barberie stated that she has no interest whatsoever in entering the City
of Cypress in the event the buyers cannot meet what she has requested, Mr.
Portillo stated that he did not feel that Mr. Hunt should have indicated
that the property would be going into escrow.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, the City Attorney explained
what woulu constitute a binding agreement between the buyer and seller.
Rafmond Hamilton, 4861 Camp Street, indicated that he was very opposed
the proposed annexation,
Mr. Joseph Sheets addressed the Council, reading sections of the Government
Code, and was advised by the City Attorney that the purpose of the Public
Hearing was to receive the protests and to determine the validity of the
prote~ts, and that protests or protest withdrawals may be made until the Public
Hearing is ciosed~
Councilman Lacayo indicated that he felt that enough testimony had been heard
from the citizens who were opposed to the annexation, and that at this time
it would represent a majority; therefore, he would be in favor of closing
the Public Hearings
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Kanel to close the Public
Hearing at this time.
In answer to a question from Councilm~a Kenode, the City Attorney indicated
that Mr~ Hant had submitted a copy of a deposit receipt showing the purchase
price of $385,000, and a deposit of $5,000. He stated that it would appear
to be an unconditional contract to buy, except for the terms of the escrow
itself.
At this time, Councilmem Roberrs reviewed the statue of the proposed annexation
and stated that he felt that every opportunity should be given to those
who would wish to come into the City.
Councilman Kenode indicated that he would be in favor of continuing this Public
Hearing as it would allow the citizens in the area an opportunity to vote
on the issue~
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Mayor Kanel indicated that at the present time, there appears to be a large
division between those who wish to come into the City, and those who do not,
He further indicated that had the citizens of the area been better informed
as to the adv~mlteges of becoming part of the City, perhaps the division could
have been avoided; therefore, at this time, he would be in favor of closing
the Public Hearing.
In response co a statement by Mr~ Norbert Runte, the City Manager stated that
the signatures of those in favor of the annexation had been verified,
The motion ~ailed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Lacayo and Kenel
Harvey, Kenode and Roberrs
None
It was nuved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilm~- Harvey to continue
this Public Hea~ing to the first regular meeting of the City Council in August.
The ~ti~n cazried by the following roll call vote:
A~ES~
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo and Roberrs
Kanel
None
Co-~cilman Lacayo indicated that since the motion to close the Public Hearing
had been defeated, he would have to agree with the continuance of the Hearing as
uhie would allow the matter to come before the citizens of the area for a
democratic election°
In answeI to a suatement made by Mr. Portillo, the City Manager explained that
in the event that at the first meeting of the City Council in August, the
particular protesT, which was discussed earlier, is withdrawn leaving less
that a 50% protest, an election would then be required, which would take a
minimum of 60 days to call.
Discussion ensued regarding the election° In response to an inquiry from Mr,
Sheets, Ma~o~ Kanel stated that these who would serve on the election board
wo~ld be from the territory of the proposed annexation,
CONTINUA%tON OF PUBLIC HEARING lIE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIA~,?~.~I~MIT-TTELECOLOR
COPORATION dba CAMEO COLOR STUDIOS: The Mayor announced this was the time
and place for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider an application
for a Special Permit to allow the solicitation of retail photography business
in the City of Cypress, as requested by Mr, Joseph Freed on behalf of Telocelot
Corpozation~ dba Cameo Color Studios, 1010 North Virgil Avenue, Los Angeles,
California!
The Mayor announced that the Public Hearing was open and requested the Staff
to present its xeport~
The City Manager reviewed a report dated June 18, 1970 which indicated that
the affidavits of continuation of the Public Hearing are posted, and that
no further communications have been received in reference to this matter.
The report further indicated that the Council continued the Public Hearing
on this ma~ter to allow the applicant, Mr. Freed, to attend the meeting in
o~dex to ~swez questions regarding the application.
Mrs. Green, xepresenting the Telcooler Corporation dba CanBe Color Studios,
addressed the Council and answered various inquiries. She stated that the
president of the Corporation serves as a member on the Board of the Better
Business Bureau, and indicated that apparently when a salesman from their
Company was operating in the City of Cypress without a Business License, it
was probably due to the fact that the City's requirements had been overlooked
bFa new employee of the firm,
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In response to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, Mrs. Green indicated that
neither she nor Mr. Freed would be doing the actual soliciting, and was then
advised that the solicitation permit does require the name of the person who
would be conducting the solicitation.
In answer to a question from Mayor Kunel, Mrs. Green explained how the business
would be conducted~ She stated that circulate would be distributed throughout
the neighborhood notifying residents that a mobile unit from their company would
be in the community the next day. She indicated that the picture was free, and
the Ieeident would not be under any obligation to purchase unless additional
pictures were desired.
Discussion was held relative to the manner in which the business would be cenducted,
Mr<. Raymond Sandborn, 9462 Lime Circle, Cypress, addressed the Council
stating that he did not consider the business to be an honest one. Re
then related an unfavorable experience which he had had with the company,
and read in full a communication dated March 4, 1970, which he had sent
to the Cameo Studio advising that he intended to stop payment on his
check to the company, as the company had charged for a portrait calendar which
Mrs. Sanborn had been led to believe would be a free gift. Mr. Sanborn than
submitted to the City Council the communication, along with a reply dated
March 16, 1970, and the following communications: a notice from the
firm concerning the check payment which had been stopped, a second notice
warning of enforcing the collection, and a copy of a Better Business Bureau
service form, completed by Mr. Sanborn on March 16, 1970.
Councilman Roberrs observed that both notices from the firm were form letters,
and stated that it would appear that this type of situation had ocurred wore
than once.
In answer to a question from Mayor Kanel, the Finance Director stated that
on March 12, 1970, he received a call from Mr. Sandborn advising that the
Corporation was operating without a business license, and that he notified
zhe oompany of the City's requirements on that date. He further indicated
zhat a reply was received from the President of the Corporation on March 13, 1970
stating Chat to his knowledge the Company had never operated in the City of
Cypres~ The Finance Director stated that on May 8, 1970, the City recieved
an application from the Corporation.
Mrs~ Sharron Pritchett, 5776 Straitmore, Cypress, addressed the Council
stating that her children were photographed by the company last year.
Mr. Wayne Worley, 6412 Orange Avenue, Cypress, addressed the Council stating
that he was opposed to home solicitation, and urged the denial of the permit.
Mr. Richard Bowen, 5435 Vista Sierra, stated that he would agree with Mr.
Worley, and further indicated that the company was operating in the City in
1964, and had visited his residence at that time.
Following discussion, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilmen Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to
deny the application for · special permit as requested by Telecolor Corporation
dba Cameo Color Studios. Following further discussion, the motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COITNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
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RECE S S:
Mayor Kanel declared a recess at 9:40 p.m. The meeting was called hack to order
at 9:45 p.m., with all Councilmen present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIOnAl. ~S~ ~E.RM!T CT2S~, MULTIPLE
FAMILY DEVELOPMENT~ DENNI AND LINCOLN AVENUE: The Mayor announced this was
the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider Conditional Use Permit
C-231, for a multiple family development located at Denni and Lincoln Avenue.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present
its report~
At this time, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman
Kenode and unanimously carried to continue this Public Hearing until such
time as Item No. 12 on the agenda has been considered.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTSAND OBJECTIONS TO THE REPORT
OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF STREETS SHOWING THE COST OF ABATEMENT OF NUISANCES
UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The Mayor
announced this was the time and place 'for the P'u~fiC Hearing to consider
protests and objections to the report of the Superintendent of Streets
showing the cost of abatement of nuisances upon or in front of certain parcels
within the City of Cypress.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present
its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated June 15, 1970 which stated that
the affidavits of posting of the Public Hearing notices on this matter are
on file in the office of the City Clerk and that no written communications
either in favor of or in opposition to the report have been received.
The Public Works Director reviewed a report dated June 15, 1970 which indicated
that in accczdance with Resolution No. 1060 dated April 13, 1970, the work
ordered to abate public nuisances on certain properties within the City has been
completed, and a Resolution has been prepared confirming the weed abatement
assessment~
There being no written or oral communications, the Mayor declared the Public
Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to accept
the work of the weed and rubbish abatement contractor as Being satisfactorily completed
in accordance with the specifications for the work. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt
the following l~solution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1084
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF WEEDS,
RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT PUBLIC NUISANCES, AND IMPOSING
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS LIENS ON PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COFNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under "CONSENT CALENDAR" were to be considered by the Council as routine and
enacted by one motion approving the Reco~m~endation on the Administrative
Report concerning the matter. He further advised that any item listed under
the consent calendar could be removed at the request of a Councilman.
Mayor Kanel then explained that Items No. 13, 14 and 15 had been added to the
Consent Calendar at the regular adjourned meeting of the City Council held
earlier in the afternoon, and requested the City Manager to present the
recommendations contained in the reports.
The City Manager then presented the recommendations which were outlined in
the reports.
Councilman Harvey indicated that he had been opposed to the addition of these
items to the calendar, and would request that these items be removed as hedid
have a question regarding them.
Councilman Kenode stated that he was not present at the time when these items
were added, and felt that they should not have been added as the recommendations
had not bee~ placed on the agenda, allowing the citizens an opportunity to
review them.
Councilman Roberrs stated that he had requested these items to be added to the
Consent Calendar inasmuch as he felt that they were routine in nature and would
not require further discussion,
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by
Councilman Lacayo to approve Items 5, 6 and 7 on the Consent Calendar. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Rober~s and Kanel
None
None
Stem No, 5: AResolution of the Orange County Chamber of Co~mnerce opposing
deletion of the Pacific Coast Freeway from the California Freeway and Expressway
System.
Recor~nendation: That the City Council concur in the contents of the
Resolution and authorize the City Manager to communicate this support to
the appropriate State Legislators.
Item No, 6: Communication from the City of Fountain Valley suggesting a
program for community assistance to handicapped persons.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the Cypress Chamber of Commerce
to contact major shopping center tenants to reserve a parking place adjacent
to the shopping facilities for handicapped persons.
Item No, 7: Communication from the Division of Etghways requesting cooperation
in providing a functional classification system of roads and highways.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed and the City
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Manager be directed to advice the State Highway District Engineer of the City' s
intent to cooperate in this program.
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to proceed to Item No. 14 on the agenda at this time.
CONSIDERATION OF PaPORT ON CASH BOND DEPOSIT - MR. C. WRIGHT: The City Manager
reviewed a report dated June 18, 1970 which indicated that the City Comcil
at its regular meeting of June 8, 1970 requested the City Manager Co prepare
a report regarding the status of a cash bond posted by Mr. Carl Wright of
5572 Nelson Avenue, Cypress. The report further indicated that Mr. Wright
posted a $350 cash bond in lieu of street improvements on February 11, 1965,
and that although no time limit is stipulated for the holding of the bond,
the bond in question has been held for five years and no construction of
public improvements by the City on Nelson Street are proposed in the near
future.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Kenode that the property owner be advised of the choice of the two alternatives
as outlined in the report.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON APARTMENT DEVELOPMENT.: The City
Manager reviewed a report dated June 18, 1970 which indicated that the City
Manager, Planning Director and City Attorney have reviewed the various reports
and surveys conducted regarding possible interim multiple family standards which
might be adopted by the City Council on an interim basis until such time
as the final studies are completed by both the Planning Commission and City
Council.
The Planning Director reviewed Planning Staff Report PC#70-48, dated June 18, 1970,
which outlined the recommended amendments to the existing R-3 and R-4 zones.
At the request of Mayor Kanel, the Planning Director outlined the contents of the
studies which were used to determine the reconunended interim standards for multiple
family development.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, the Planning Director indicated
that the proposed requirements between the R-3 and R-4 zones are very
similar, and indicated that this proposed Ordinance is an interim Ordinance with high
standards which would allow time for further study regarding the ultimate reconunendations.
Councilman Roberts stated that he would not entirely agree with the recommendations
since he felt that the proposed interim Ordinance standards were perhaps to close to
the standards which might ultimately be adopted, and it was his impression that the
interim Ordinance should impose more rigid standards until the final studies on
multiple family development have been completed.
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Richard Bowen, 5435 Vista Sierra, Cypress,
the Planning Director explained that the previous reports on multiple family
development are being studied by the Planning Connnission.
Mr. Bob Hopkins, 4192 Avehide Madrid, Cypress, suzmnar,zed the written report which he
indicated had previously been distributedto the members of the City Council, regarding
multiple family development standards; following which, the prepared document was
read in full.
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Mr~ James Duncan, 9582 South Walker Street, addressed the Council suggesting
that there should be a method of limiting debate on various items, whereas,
Mayor Kanel stated that a Councilman can mere to limit debate; however, he
felt that the citizens should be allowed to speak if they so desire, as this
particular subject is of great interest to so many citizens,
The City Attorney then cormnented on portions of the written report submitted
by Mr. Hopkins.
Mr. Wayne Worley, 6412 Orange Avenue, addressed the Council indicating that he
felt that apartments were needed in the City to accoxmnodate the increasing
population and to attract industry.
Mr. Conrad Tuohey, 2555 E. Chapman, Anaheim, attorney representing the Coelho
property on Lincoln and Denni Street, addressed the Comcil sug~esting that
the City Council not be influenced by representatives in the audie~ce~ but rather,
should seriously consider the recommendations from the professional planning
consultants, Planning Commission and members of the City Staff.
Mr. John Johnson, 8151 Orangethorpe Ave., Buena Park, indicated that the
Council should be listening to the experts, and that he considered apartments
to be necessary to the City.
Dr. David Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive, Cypress, stated that he felt the Council
should listen to the citizens of Cypress, and indicated that he was in agreement
with the report submitted by Mr. Hopkins.
Mrs. Alice Frankiewich, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress, stated that she was in
agreement with the report submitted by Mr. Hopkins, and felt that his report
favored the taxpayers and not the developers, She further stated that she
felt the R-3 and R-4 zones should be merged into one zone, utilizing the
best points of each. Mrs. Fankiewich indicated that the citizens of Cypress
have a right to aesthetic values in the comaaunity, and are concerned as to how
the conanunity will appear in the future.
Mr~ Mark Harmon, 9293 Lexington Street, stated that the citizens have a
right to be heard, and indicated that the City does not need to have apartment
developments. In answer to a question from Mayor Kanel, Mr. Harmon indicated
that he was concerned about a large development being properly maintained.
Mro Steve Strauser, 9191 Windsor Circle, stated that he was in favor of
multiple-unit development in the City of Cypress.
Mrs. David Ginrig, 4573 Rainier Drive, addressed the Council stating that she
was not opposed to apartments, but did wantto be certain that the apartments
would be compatible with the single-family residences in the neighborhood. She
then listed various reasons why some of the citizens were against the development
of multiple-family units.
Mr. Dick Koppang, 4024 Barwick Court, stated that he would agree with most
of what the citizens have stated. In response to an inquiry from Mr. Koppang,
the City Manager indicated that every effort would be made to complete the final
study prior to the expiration of the 90-day Urgency Ordinance.
The Planning Director indicated that a committee, which will look into all
aspects of multiple-family development~ is being established, with the first
meeting scheduled for June 24, 1970. In response to an inquiry from Councilman
Kenode, the Planning Director listed those who have agreed to serve on the
committee, Mayor Kanel then suggested that Mr. Bob Hopkins serve on the
committee, to which Mr. }bpkins agreed.
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J~me 22, 1970
Councilman Robarts stated that he felt there should be some way to
integrate the opinions of the citizens with the decisionsof the professional
persons regarding this matter,
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed square footage for multiple~units
contained in the study,
Mr. Carl Wright, 5572 Nelson Street, addressed the Council stressing the
importance for Mood architectural design.
Councilman Roberrs indicated that he felt the Urgency Ordinance should contain
higher standards than what is considered to be the average, and would propose
that section 109.6(b) be amended to an 800 square foot requirement for a one-
bedroom apartment, and section 109.6 (c) be amended to a 900 square foot
requirement for a two bedroom unit. He further stated that also included
should be an additional 150 square foot requirement for each additional bedroom,
and these proposals should be reflected in the R-4 zone, section 110.6 of the
study°
It was moved by Councilma% Roberrs and seconded by Councilm&~ Kenode to read
the Urgency 0rdinanca by title only. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYE S: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
Title of the Ordinanceis as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REGARDING AMENDING
ORDINANCE NOb 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
PROVIDING FOR INTERIM STANDARDS FORM JLTIPLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt
the Urgency Ordinance with the amendments as proposed by Councilman Roberrs.
In response to inquiries from Councilman Kenode and Harvey, the Planning Director
indicated that increasing the square footage requirements would not necessarily
improve the quality of the units, but would definitely reduce the open space and
the amount of area which would be available for recreational usage.
Councilman Har~ey indicated that the people in the west end of the City have
indicated that they would not object to a development which would be comparable
to their residences, and are hopeful that this could be accomplished by increasing
the square footage requirements, thereby reducing the density of the units. He
stated that they have indicated that they want more open space, recreational
facilities and less traffic, which, would appear to be contradictory. He
further indicated that recommendatiuns of this mature would, in his opinion,
preclude the construction of apartments within the City. Councilman Harvey
indicated that the particular proposed development at Lincoln Avenue and Denni
Street was not the issue, and that what is best for the entire City m~st be taken
into consideration°
Councilman Kenode stated that he would not be in agreement with the amendments
as were suggested by Councilman Roberrs, and would tend to favor the recomendations
of the Staff. He indicated that he would be willing to have a review of the multiple-
unit Ordinance, although he did feel that the original action was far too
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drastic. He stated that the Conditional-Use Permit, which is required under
the proposed Urgency Ordinamce, would adequately protect the citizens during
the 90-day period.
Councilmm~ Lacayo etated that there seemed to be additional evidence presented
at each meeting of the City Council, and indicated that the Ordinance should
be voted on this evening.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by
Councilman Harvey to amend the proposed Urgency Ordinance to include
the requirement of 700 square feet for a one bedroom unit, and 800 square
feet for a two bedroom unit, with the same requirements to be applied to a~
R-4 zone~
Mr. Bob Hopkins addressed the Council stating that he was in favor of the
proposal submitted by Councilman Roberrs. In answer to a statement made
by Mr~ Hopkins, the City Attorney listed the various items which could be
regulated under a Conditional-Use Permit.
Mr. Joseph Timmons, Los Alemites, addressed the Council urging a vote in
favor of Councilman Kanode's motion.
Dr. Ciuns questioned whether the Conditional-Use Permit would guarantee
the citizens architectural review of a development. He indicated that the
City should strive for low density.
Following further discussion, Mayor Kanel explained that the Conditional-Use
Permit must be complied with, or legal action could be taken.
Following discussion, the motion which was made by Councilma~ Kenode failed
to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Eanode and Lacayo
Rober~s and Kanel
None
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Robarts and unanimously
carried to continue this matter to Tuesday evening, June 23, 1970, at 7:30 p.m.
In response to an inquiry from Mr. Conrad Tuohey, the City Attorney advised
that the previous metion would have had to have a 4/5 vote by the City Council
in order to have passed.
ADJ(}URNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:55 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 23, 1970.
ATTEST:
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