1960-07-25MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS
July 25, 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 12:00 Noon.
Councilmen present* T. A. Baroldi, M. G. McCarney and
J. Van Dyke
Councilmen absent* W. J. Arrowood and J. J. Denni
City officials present City Clerk Gordon, City Manager -Deputy
City Clerk Wesenberg, Deputy City
Attorney Walker and City Engineer Toups
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT APPLICATION
The Deputy City Clerk presented conditional permit application
No. C-126 of the Cypress School District to permit the conversion
of the ground floor of an existing dwelling at 9241 Walker Street
in the R-4 zone to a school district business office. The Deputy
City Clerk presented the recommendation of the Cypress Planning
Commission. Upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by
Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, conditional permit
No. C-126 was granted as requested for a period of two (2) years,
expiring on August 31, 1962,
GOUYD CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION
The Deputy City Clerk presented conditional permit application
No. C-125 of Clayton and Yetive Gouyd to permit the erection of
two (2) two-family dwellings on a single building site immediately
south of 9241 Walker Street in the R-4 zone. The Deputy City
Clerk then read the recommendation of the Cypress Planning Com-
mission. Following discussion, upon motion of Councilman Van
Dyke, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried,
the Council granted conditional permit No. C-125 as requested
with the following conditions.
1. That applicant and property owner dedicate to the City of
Cypress for street improvement purposes an area 40 feet from
the centerline of Walker Street and 198 feet along the front
of the property;
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2,. The proposed structures shall have a front yard setback of
65 feet from the centerline of Walker Street;
3. Applicant shall post a bond or cash with the City of Cypress
in an amount to be determined by the City Engineer to cover
the cost of construction of concrete curb and gutter along the
front of applic nts ' property for the first 80 feet north of
the south property line. Said curb and gutter to be con-
structed at such time as Walker Street is improved to its
ultimate width of 80 feet;
4. That there be provided one and one-half parking spaces for
each family unit in the front of the proposed duplexes,
BUSINESS 'LICENSE, JOHN1S SHOE REPAIR
The City Manager recalled that at business license time last year
the Council requested that John's Shoe Repair not be forced to
pay the license fee for that year. The City Manager asked whether
the Council wished to continue this policy tris year. Following
discussion, during which it was stated that the emergency which
had existed for this applicant last year had been more or less
resolved, it was decided to process the business license in the
usual manner for the present fiscal year,
INCREASED HOURS FOR SECRETARIAL -CLERICAL STAFF
The City Manager asked permission of the Council to increase the
hours of the secretarial-clericral staff to a maximum of 16 hours
a day as needed, He stated that at the present time the hours
need to be increased by two or three hours per day, but as the
work load increases, more hours will need to be added. He stated
that the extra amount on the payroll is covered in the budget,
that it is a matter of transferring funds. Upon motion of Council-
man McCarney, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried,
the Council approved increasing the working hours of the secretarial -
clerical staff to a maximum of 16 hours per day as needed,
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AGREEMENT
The City Manager presented an agreement between the City of Cypress
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and the State Division of Highways for installation of a traffic
signal at Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street. The City Manager
stated that the estimated cost for the City's share will be approxi-
mately $8,500.00. He stated that the signal at Lincoln and Miller
is being held up pending financing of their share by the City of
Buena Park. The City Engineer stated that the signal at Lincoln
and Walker should be ready for use by December. Upon motion of
Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously
carried, the Council adopted Resolution No. 122 authorizing the
proper City officials to execute the agreement with the State
Division of Highways for the installation of said traffic signal
at Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street,
LARGE TRUCKS ON POSTED STREETS, REQUEST
The Deputy City Clerk presented and read a letter from a Mr. Lee
Rogers, owner of an oil transport operation at 4622 Lincoln Avenue
in County territory. Mr, Rogers requested permission to use cer-
tain City streets so that his large oil trucks may approach his
place of business without having to make a "U" turn on Lincoln
Avenue, The Councilmen felt that, since his business is outside
the City, permission could not be granted to him without causing
trouble. It was suggested that the City Manager answer the letter
to the effect that, if his business were in the City, he could not
be denied access. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by
Councilman Vai Dyke and unanimously carried, that the letter from
Mr. Rodgers be received and filed and answered by the City Managers
COMPENSATORY TIME OFF FOR POLICE OFFICEES
The City Manager presented for the Council's consideration the
problem of compensating police officers who work as much as 13
to 14 hours per day. The City Manager mentioned the officer Who
handles all juvenile cases for the City. He also mentioned the
fact that this officer, as well as others, have to spend a number
of their days off in court. Mayor Baroldi suggested, since two of
the Councilmen were absent, that the City Manager submit a written
report on this subject to the City Council.
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RESCIND RESOLUTION NO, 121, REQUEST
Mr. Calvin Meekhof was recognized by the Chair and introduced Mr,
William Moore of the law firm of O*Melveny and Meyers of Los Angeles,
Mr. Moore stated that he had been asked to represent the people in
thc. Better Government Committee. Mr. Moore stated that, after study-
ing the transcripts of the public hearings, Resolution No. 121, and
zoning ordinance No. 41, it is his opinion that the resolution is
void ancz should be rescinded. Mayor Baroldi stated that no action
could be taken at this time since not all of the Councilmen were
present. Mr. i•ioore asked permission to explain the grounds on which
he based his opinion. He stated that it was his opinion that the
Council was required to take that type of action by a zone change
ordinance, that a variance is not appropriate. He stated that by
adopting an ordinance, such ordinance would then be subject to a
referendum by the people. He stated that, assuming that the Council
had the power to act as it did, zoning ordinance No. 41 requires
an affirmative action by the Planning Commission, The Planning
Commission recommended denial, He stated that it was his opinion
that the action taken by the Council was a legislative act and that
the resolution itself is subject to referendum and that there pro-
bably will be a referendum petition filed to put that question on
the ballot. He mentioned that a variance would allow Standard
Development to sell homes to people without proper protection since
the zones remain the same and the M-1 and A-2 usages would still be
legal. He stated that it was his opinion that insufficient evidence
had been presented before the Council to warrant a zone change, that,
in his opinion, it was a special privilege to the owners of the land,
His clients, therefore, requested that the Council rescind Resolution
No, 121 and require Standard Development to go through the formal
steps of a change of zone. Mayor Baroldi requested that Mr, Moore
appear before the Council when all Councilmen are present, Mr,
Moore stated that the time was short and that there might cone a
time when they would have to take some action rather than waiting
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for a full Council. Mayor Baroldi polled the Cound amen who
were present. They agreed that they felt that no action should
be taken at this time since two of the Councilmen were absent.
Mayor Baroldi stated that he concurred in that opinion. Mr,
Moore then asked that the matter be placed on the agenda for the
next meeting of the Council and stated that he would submit in
writing said request, He would also discuss the matter with the
City Attorney.
CITY ENGINEER REPORT, CERRITOS AVENUE
The City Engineer reported that bids for the construction work on
Cerritos Avenue had been opened and that the Norwalk Asphaltic
Company was the low bidder. There followed discussion as to the
grade of the street, curbs and gutters, right-of-way and drainage
problems,
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this
time, upon motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Van Dyke and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at
1.00 P. M. until the next regular meeting.
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Shirley Mf Gordon / ity Clerk
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Thomas A. Baroldi, Mayor