1960-06-15MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS
June 15, 1960
An adjourned regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Cypress was called to order by Mayor Baroldi in the City Hall,
9352 Walker Street, at 8:15 o'clock P. M. The Pledge of Alle-
giance to the Flag was led by Councilman Van Dyke,
Councilmen present.
Councilmen absent
W. J. Arrowood, T. A. Baroldi, J. J. Denni,
M. G, McCarney and J. Van Dyke
None
City officials present: City Clerk Gordon, City Manager -Deputy
City Clerk Wesenberg, City Attorney
Howell, and City Engineer Toups
REAFFIRMATION OF COUNCIL ACTIONS OF JUNE 7, 1960
Upon motion of Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van
Dyke and unanimously carried, the Council approved and reaffirmed
the actions taken on the following subjects at the meeting of
June 7, 1960
1. Adoption of Resolution No. 115,
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 114,
3. Appointment of John Toups as City Engineer.
SPEED LIMIT SIGNS
The Deputy City Clerk presented and read a letter from the Cypress
Committee for Better Government requesting the posting of speeds
on the City streets for which speeds have been determined. The
Deputy City Clerk stated that said letter had been answered by a
letter from the City Manager's office. It was moved by Councilman
Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Denni and unanimously carried,
that the letter from the Cypress Committee for Better Government
be received and filed.
CHIEF'S ATTENDANCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT INSTITUTE
The City Manager presented a request from the Chief of Police that
he be authorized to attend a police administrative officers insti-
tute presented by the University of California in Los Angeles for
three weeks beginning August 15 The registration fee is $5.00.
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Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood
and unanimously carried, the Council authorized the Chief's atten-
dance at said institute and authorized the payment by the City of
the registration fee.
POLICE CHIEFS ZONE METING
The Deputy City Clerk presented and read a letter from the State
Attorney General requesting the attendance of all Chiefs of Police
and Sheriffs at a zone conference to be held in San Diego on June
22, 1960. Upon motion of Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Council-
man Van Dyke and unanimously carried, the Council authorized the
Police Chief to attend said zone conference with the City to pay
all necessary expenses and requested that an oral report on the
conference be given by the Chief at the next Council meeting.
TUINHOUT CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION CONTINUATION
The Deputy City Clerk stated that this was a continuation of the
discussion of the application of Mr. Ale Tuinhout for a conditional
permit, No. C-120, to permit the erection of a retail sales drive-
in dairy for the sale of dairy products, eggs and bakery goods in
the A-2 zone on the west side of the extension of Miller Street
at the Cypress -Garden Grove boundary. The City Engineer refreshed
the Council's memory by reporting his estimate of the costs of
putting in that section of Miller Street to County standards.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded
by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, that conditional
permit No. C-120 be granted with the following conditions
1. That applicant dedicate to the City of Cypress for street
purposes an area within the proposed right-of-way for Miller
Street and along the front property line 60' wide by 200* long;
2. That applicant pave said 60' by 200' section of dedicated
street to the specifications of the City Engineer;
3. That applicant install concrete curb and gutter along the
front property line (west side of Miller Street),
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4. That the property be fenced on the west and south sides with
a masonry wall a minimum of 52 in height,
5. That applicant may, at his own discretion, construct the
center island with concrete curb and gutter on the west side
of the island in accordance with the specifications of the
City Engineer,
6. That all improvements on the street shall be subject to the
approval of the City Engineer,
CITY TRUCK LICENSE TAX QUESTION
A citizen, Mr. Bill Davidson, requested that the City institute
a taxing policy covering trucks delivering into the City and
covering contractors doing work in the City. Following discussion,
the matter was tabled until the next Council meeting and the City
Manager was instructed to investigate how other cities handle this
question and to report to the Council at the next meeting.
OATH OF OFFICE, NEW CITY CLERK
Mayor Baroldi administered the Oath of Office to Miss Shirley M.
Gordon who was then seated as Clerk of the City Council of the
City of Cypress.
SPYKSMA STREET DEDICATION QUESTION
The Deputy City Clerk stated that, in connection with a zone change
on three acres at the corner of Juanita and Ball, the owners of
the property were required, as a condition of the granting of the
zone change, to dedicate an area 402 from the centerline of Juanita
Street and 502 from the centerline of Ball Road. Since that time
the City has adopted the City's master plan of highways, and Juanita
Street was not established as an 802 street on said master plan,
The owners of the property have now inquired as to whether they
should be required to dedicate the full 40' on Juanita. Following
discussion, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Council-
man McCarney and unanimously carried, that the property owners be
relieved of the necessity of dedicating the 402 from the centerline
of Juanita Street.
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AUDIT REPORT
The City Manager submitted copies of the audit for the quarter
ending March 31, 1960. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke,
seconded by Councilman Arrowood and unanimously carried, that
said audit report be received and filed.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF BUDGET RESOLUTION
Upon motion of Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood
and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, Resolution
No. 116, establishing the budget for the various functions and
activities of the City government for the fiscal year 1960-61,
was adopted
AYES. Councilmen Arrowood, Baroldi, Dennis McCarney
and Van Dyke
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
FORMER CITY ENGINEER'S BILL
The City Manager was instructed to have copies of the statements
submitted by former City Engineer Neff mailed to each of the
Councilmen for study.
MILLER STREET WATER PROBLEM
The City Manager reported on progress made in seeking a solution
to the problem of the subdivision water now crossing Miller Street
and causing problems to property owners as well as to the City of
Cypress. He stated that the Buena Park City Engineer is in agree-
ment that the dip on Miller Street should be removed and that the
drainage water from the subdivision should be routed north on the
east side of the street, under Bali Road and into Carbon Creek
Channel, He stated, however, that the subdivider had put in a
protest at the Buena Park Planning Commission and the matter was
now up to the Buena Park City Council. The City Council instructed
City Engineer Toups to be present at the Buena Park Planning Com-
mission and/or City Council meetings when the Miller Street drainage
problem is to be considered.
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GAS TAX MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RESOLUTION
Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood
and unanimously carried, Resolution No 118, authorizing the proper
City officials to execute the agreement for State gas tax funds for
street maintenance, was adopted.
WILLEFORD CLAIM
The City Manager presented a claim against the City which had
been served on the City Clerk. Said claim is for damages alleged
to have been suffered by a small boy, Christopher P Willeford,
in a bicycle accident which occurred at the corner of Danny
Avenue and Walker Street in unincorporated territory. It was
moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke
and unanimously carried, that the claire be denied because it is
outside the jurisdiction of the City.
SUMNEti PLACE IMPROVEMENTS BY FOREST LAWN
Mr. Ugene Blalock, legal representative for Forest Lawn, asked if
the Council would at this time consider his proposal for the im-
provements on Sumner Place. Mr. Blalock proposed that Forest
Lawn dedicate an area 21' wide on the west side of Sumner Place
from Crescent to Merton and deposit with the City a sum of money
sufficient to install concrete curbs and gutters along said
section of street and to pave an area 17' wide along said section
of street, Upon motion of Councilman Arrowood, seconded by
Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, the City Council
accepted the proposal as set forth by Mr. Blalock and instructed
the City Engineer to determine the cost of installing the concrete
curb and gutter on Sumner Place between Crescent and Merton and
the cost of paving the 17 foot wide strip of street and report
to the Council at the next Council meeting.
ADJO URNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon
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motion of Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood and
unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 10.30 o'clock
P. M. until the next regular Council meeting.
ATTEST.
Shirley M ordon, ity lerk
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Thomas A. Baroldi, Mayor