1960-03-14MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS
March 14, 1960
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress was
called to order by Mayor Van Dyke in the City Hall, 9352 Walker
Street, at 7 30 o'clock P M The Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag was led by Mayor Van Dyke.
Councilmen present T. A. Baroldi, I. G. McCarney, and
J. Van Dyke
Councilmen absent" A. E Arnold and W J Arrowood
City officals present City Clerk Olsthoorn, Deputy City Clerk -
City Manager Wesenberg City Engineer
Neff (who came in late) and City Attorney
Howell
MINUTES
Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Baroldi and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of
February 13, 1960, were approved as submitted,
Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Baroldi
and unanimously carried, the minutes of the meeting of February
29, 1960, were approved as submitted.
MARK WRIGHT SIGN VARIANCE APPLICATION
The Deputy City Clerk presented sign variance application No.
�V-3 of Mark L. Wright to permit the erection of a double faced
metal sign in the front yard at 6144 Lincoln Avenue, advertising
the applicant's business on the premises. Said sign will be 10
feet above the ground, with a height of 24 feet and supported by
two steel posts. The front edge of the sign will be a minimum of
one foot south of north property line The Deputy City Clerk then
stated that the Planning Commission had recommended granting of
this sign variance application. Upon motion of Councilman McCarney,
seconded by Councilman Baroldi and unanimously carried, sign
variance application No. SV -3 was granted as requested.
DAVIS CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION
The Deputy City Clerk Presented conditional permit application
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No, C-116 of Clarence T Davis to permit the erection of a wood
frame, stucco building in the z-2 zone at 5721 Lincoln Avenue,
for a retail bakery sales, with less than the required side and
front yards. The Deputy City Clerk then stated that the Plan-
ning Commission had recommended granting of this conditional
permit application. Upon motion of Councilman Baroldi, seconded
by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, conditional
permit application No. C-116 was granted as requested.
NcWILLIAMS USE VARIANCE APPLICATION
The Deputy City Clerk presented use variance application No,
UV -143 of E. L. McWilliams requesting an extension. of five years
on UV -108 authorizing location of an existing dwelling trailer
in the R-4 zone at 5561 Bishop Street, (This zone was changed
froa the original M-1 zone since granting of the original permit.)
The Deputy City Clerk then stated that the Planning Commission
had recommended granting of this use variance application, with
a stipulation that the time extension be changed to a three year
time limit. Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by
Councilman Baroldi and unanimously carried, use variance applica-
tion No. UV -143 was granted for a period of three years, expiring
March 14, 1963,
ACCEPTANCE OF DESUTTER DEED
The Deputy City Clerk presented an easement deed for street pur-
poses from Antoine F. DeSutter as required by conditional permit
No. C-112 Upon motion of Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Council-
man McCarney and unanimously carried, said deed was accepted and
the proper City officials were instructed to effect the recordation
of said deed,
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY REQUEST
The Deputy City Clerk read a letter from the American Cancer
Society requesting permission to allow door-to-door solicitation
for their Cancer Crusade during the month of April, It was moved
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by Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman McCarney and
unanimously carried, that the Council does not object to said
solicitation.
At this point, 7 40 P. M , City Engineer Neff arrived,
CITY E GINEh:R' S REPORT ON MILLER STREET - FOUR LANE -iIGHWAY
The City Engineer reported that the estimated cost of making
IMiller Street a four -lane highway, from Lincoln Avenue to 1/4
mile below Orangewood, would be approximately 4480,000 to
4500,000. The City Manager stated that the County might possibly
go 75% to 80% on the construction cost only, but they do not have
to carry more than 50% and r the County Highway Financing Program.
Councilman Baroldi moved that the City Engineerts report be
accepted After considerable discussion it was decided that the
City Engineer, City Attorney, and City Manager meet with the
County Board of Supervisors to study this matter further„ Where-
upon Councilman. Baroldi retracted his motion. Upon motion of
Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Baroldi and unanimously
carried, this matter was tabled until the next meeting.
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Baroldi and unanimously carried, that the Council authorize the
City Manager, City Engineer, and City Attorney to get together
with the City of Anaheim and adjacent landowners and commence
acquiring the necessary right-of-way for the improvement of
Cerritos Avenue, 50 feet from the centerline, without cost to the
City.
NAME CHANGE OF MILLER STREET
The Deputy City Clerk stated that the Planning Commission had
recommended accepting the Orange County Street Naming Committeets
request that Miller Street be changed to Valley View Avenue. It
was moved by Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, that the Planning Commissionts recommen-
dation be accepted,
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AUDIT REPORT
Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Baroldi and unanimously carried, the audit report for the quarter
ending December 31, 1959, was received and filed,
REGISTER OF DEMANDS
Upon motion of Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman McCarney
and unanimously carried, the Register of Demands for the month
of March, 1960, was approved as presented. The Deputy City Clerk
presented the following bills for approval for payment Consoli-
dated Rock Products Company, $149 36, George Klimpel, Inc,,
;54,16, Kenneth G. Hebard, D. 0 , $15.00 and George F Cake Co*,
`12.88. Upon motion of Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Council-
man McCarney and unanimously carried, said bills were approved for
payment,
SOUTHERN COUNTIES GAS COMPANY RATE INCREASE
The Deputy City Clerk presented a report from the Southern
Counties Gas Company regarding notification of a rate increase,
Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Baroldi and unanimously carried, said report was received and
filed,
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT ON RECALL PETITIONS
The City Attorney reported that after reviewing the recall peti-
tions on Councilman Arrowood at some length, he still maintained
his previous decision is correct and that the original petition
is invalid and the second petition does not constitute a valid
peti tion,
The City Attorney stated that in regard to the recall petition
against Councilman McCarney, there was still a question on the
validity of approximately 77 names and that he would check these
names personally as soon as possible, and if these ?7 names proved
to be invalid they would be enough to eliminate the McCarney
petition It was moved by Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Council-
man McCarney and unanimously carried, that the City Attorney's
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report be accepted and that he submit a written report to the
City Council as soon as possible.
MASTER PLAN OF HIGHWAYS RESOLUTION AMENDMENT
The City Engineer presented a request from the Orange County
Road Department that Denni Street be made into an 80 -foot
street south of Lincoln Avenue to Cerritos Avenue, on the City's
master plan of highways. Upon motion of Councilman Baroldi,
seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, Resolu-
tion No. 108, amending Resolution No 102, Adopting City Master
Plan of Highways, was adopted,
PLANNING SURVEY PROPOSAL
The Deputy City Clerk presented a land use study report from
Mr. Iwasko, Planning Consultant, Said report was received and
filed,
SICK LEAVE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
The City Manager was requested to submit a written report to
the City Council on this matter.
MI SCELLEOUS
Mr. Shubin rose from the audience and requested clarification on
the proposed widening of Denni Street on the City's master plan
of highways.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, upon motion of Councilman McCarney,
seconded by Councilman Baroldi and unanimously carried, the meeting
was duly adjourned at 9.30 P. M. until the next regular meeting
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M-rtin Olstho• n, ity Clerk
March 14, 1960
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