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Minutes 61-06-19MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS HELD JUNE 19w 1961 The City Council of the City of Cypress met in regular Session on June 19, 1961 at 7:30 P. M., Mayor Baroldi presiding. PRESENT: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi ABSENT: None Also present were: City Manager Robert K. Rogers, City Attorney Sheldon Ross and City ~gineer John Toups. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the Minutes of May 29, 1961 be approved as mailed. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The City Manager stated there were some residents in the audience that had brought to his attention the question of grades in the rear lot lines of their property in the new subdivision and it was his recommendation that the City Engineer request the Subdivider to make the necessary corrections. Mr. Carleton C. Haven, 10312 Lorraine Lane, Cypress, addressed the Council in regard to this matter. No action was taken. ~[r. Robert Light, 8906 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif. representing Emblem Homes, Inc., addressed the Council requesting approval of Final Tract Map No. 3966. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and carried, that Record Map No. 3966 be approved subject to approval of the Master Plan of Drainage 2-A and 1-B Revised, and the City Clerk and City Engineer be instructed to withhold all signatures until all bonds have been posted and all fees paid. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILME: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMAN: Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None Denni Mr. Kenneth Bordner, 5562 Bishop Street, Cypress addressed the Council in regard to street sweeping and the areas covered in this contract. Mr. A. E. Arnold, 5541 Bishop, Cypress addressed the Council regarding a proposed Junior High School site on Orange Ave., stating he felt it was essential that Grindlay Street should be brought through at such time as the Junior High School is constructed. The City Manager reported to the Council the results the Planning Commission's study and the following recommendations that were made to the Anaheim Union High School District office on June 19, 1961: 1. Orange Ave., being a secondary highway would require a 40' dedication from the centerline with improvements consisting of 32' of pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk. 2. Grindlay Ave., carried through as a local street with a width of 30' from the centerline with improvements consisting of 22' of pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk. 3. 30' dedication for local street along the southerly line of the proposed site, with improvements consisting of 22' of pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk. June 19, 1961 PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LOT SPLIT~ HENRIETTA M. HUGHES: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding application for lot split on property located at 4901 Orange Ave., Cypress, Calif., as requested by Henrietta M. Hughes, 4901 Orange Ave., Cypress, Calif. There being no written protests on file, and no oral protests presented, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, the public hearing be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, that application for lot split be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Dedication of 40' from the centerline of Orange Ave., for street widening purposes. 2. Install curb and gutter or post cash bond in lieu thereof. 3- Dedicate 30' in rear of property line for full 120' width. 4. A driveway on the easterly side of proposed building paved lO' wide, be provided. 5- Conform to 1958 Building Code as adopted by the City of Cypress. 6. Post relocatlon bond of $1500.O0. 7. Waive the record of survey and supply recorded copy of legal before permit is issued. PUBLIC HEARING RE: USE VARIANCE NO. UV-i~8 - PHILIP & FLOR~CE KHNNEDY: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding application to construct an additional single family dwelling on a lot located at 5582 Bishop Street, Cypress as requested by Philip J. and Florence B. Kennedy, 5582 Bishop Street, Cypress, to be known as Use Variance No. UV-158. Mr. Kermit Haynes, Harmony Home Builders, Inc., representing the applicant, addressed the Council speaking in favor of the application. The City Clerk reported receiving a petition with 17 signatures protesting the proposed application. Mr. A. E. Arnold, 5541 Bishop Street, Cypress addressed the Council opposing the application. Mr. Kenneth Bordner, 5562 Bishop Street, Cypress, addressed the Council, a]so opposing the application. It was then moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, the public hearing be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Denni, and unanimously carried, to concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the application for Use Variance No. UV-158. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE Z-19 - ALEXANDER SILVERTHORNE: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding the application for amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change the zone from M-1 to R-l, 6,000 square foot lots, that area located on the east side of Valley View, 198' north of Orange, as requested by Alexander Silverthorne, 2325 4th St., Los Angeles, Calif. to be known as Zone Change Z-19. The City Clerk read a letter in full from Mr. E. R. Forst, 6151 Orange Ave., Cypress, Calif., stating his approval of the proposed application for zone change. Mr Bryan McKinley, no address given, addressed the Council protesting the proposed zone change. There being no further oral or written communications it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, this public hearing be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, to take the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny application for Zone Change Z-19. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILME: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None June 19, 1961 PUBLIC HEARING RE: USE VARIANCE NO. UV-117 RENEWAL - A. G. GARCIA: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for a public hearing regarding application for renewal of Use Variance No. UV-117 for the continued use of the existing fertilizer grinding and storage plant in the M-1 Zone located on Bloomfield, approximately 600 feet north of Ball Road, as requested by A. G. Gsrcia, 9802 Bloomfield, Cypress to be known ss Use Variance No. UV-117, renewal. Mr. A. G. Garcia addressed the Council. in regard to his application. There being no written or oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, this public hearing be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, this application for renewal of Use Variance No. UV-117 renewal be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Variance be granted for a period of three years, beginning on June 19, 1961 and expiring on June 18, 1964. 2. That the proposed sign advertising said business to be located on the northeast corner of Ball Road and Bloomfield Ave., to be 60 feet from the centerline of Ball Road. 3. That permittee must reasonably control flies and dust on the premises. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: Afrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-119 - RENEWALi JOB J. DENNI: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for a public hearing to consider the application for renewal of Conditional Use Permit No. C-119 for the use of property in the M-1 and R-4 Zones at 9301 Miller Street for recreational events involving horses and horsemanship as requested by Job J. Denni, Jr., 9592 Juanlta St., Cypress, to be known as Conditional Use Permit No. C-119, renewal. COUNCILMAN DENNI asked to be excused from the podium and there being no objections from the Council, Mayor Baroldi granted request. The City Clerk reported there were no written protests on file regarding this application. Mr. Job J. Denni, Jr. 9592 Juanita St., Cypress addressed the Council as the applicant stating the recreation events held on this property had been an asset to the community. There being no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unani- mously carried, the public hearing be closed. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanl- mous]y carried, that Conditional Use Permit No. C-119, renewal be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. The nodse emanating from the subject property be controlled and kept to a minimum. 2. The subject property be adequately watered to prevent the excessive creation of dust. 3. The renewal of this permit to expire June 19, 1962. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi NOES: O COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Denni June 19, 1961 APPLICATION FOR BUILDING REI3DCATION PERMIT NO. 1 - JOB J. DENNI: The City Clerk presented application for relocation of building to be located at 9592 Juanita Street, Cypress as requested by Job J. Denni, 9592 Juanira Street, Cypress to be known as Relocation No. l, building to be used for residential purposes. After discussion of the plot plan, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, this application be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. $1500.O0 completion bond be submitted. 2. Meet all the conditions of the Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City of Cypress. 3. Install or post bond in lieu of curbs and gutters. 4. Street dedication of 30' from the centerline of Juanlta Street. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABS~]qT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None Denni WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION: The City Clerk presented written communication from the National Foundation of the March of Dimes expressing their appreciation for support of the 1961 March of I>lmes Campaign for funds. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, this communication be received and filed. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM MARCH OF DIMES RE: PERMISSION TO CONDUCT FUND DRIVE: The City Clerk presented written communication from the National Foundation of the March of Dimes requesting permission to conduct their annual fund drive in 1962. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, this request be granted. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM HAROLD T. MOTT RE: INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR 1961-62 FISCAL YEAR: The City Clerk presented written communication from Harold T. Mott, Mort insurance Agency, Garden Grove, Calif. regarding the insurance program for the 1961-62 fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, this communication re- ceived and filed, and Councilman Arrowood be appointed as a committee of one to investigate and report back to the Council on the proposed insurance program for the 1961-62 fiscal year. WRITTEN CO~LMUNICATION FROM CITY OF SEAL BEACH RE: HILL-BURTON FUNDS FOR A GENERAL HOSPITAL IN THE LOS AI~ITOS-ROSSM~R AREA: The City Clerk presented a written communication from the City of Seal Beach requesting consideration of recommending to the Department of Public Health, State of California that top priority be given to any application for Hill-Burton Funds for the establishment of a General Hospital in the Los Alamitos-Rossmoor area. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Afrowood, and unanimously carried, the City Manager be directed to write a letter to the Department of Public Health, State of California, concurring with the City of Seal Beach in this matter. June 19, 1961 WRITTE~ COMMUNICATION FROM MRS. MANUEL COELHO RE: FIREWORKS STAND: The City Clerk presented a written communication from Mrs. Manuel Coelho, requesting the waiver of the filing date of June 9th for a cleanup bond required to be posted for a fireworks stand. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carrded, that permission be granted to submit the cleanup bond of $50.00 until 5:00 P. M., Friday, June 23, 1961. RECORD MAP AND STREET NAMES FOR TRACT NO. 4112 (SFAGATE INVESTMENT CORP.): The City Clerk presented Record Map with street names for Tract No. 4112, (Seagate Investment Corp.) located between Denni and Moody, Ball and Cerritos for approval. Mr. Kenneth Schor, Rosenthai Ehgineering, Beverly Hills, California, representing the applicant addressed the Council in regard to the Record Map. After discussion, it was moved by Councilmam Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, this Record Map be tabled until the next meeting or until it has been cleared with the School District, regarding school sites. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILM~I~: NOES: O COUNCILMEN: ABS~T: 0 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denn], McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None ZONE CHANGE Z-18 - M. AND ALICE MORITA: Application for Zone Change Z-18 and consideration of Tentative Tract No. 4137 as requested by M. and Alice Morita, 5856 Ball Rd., Cypress was presented. Councilman Denni asked permission to be excused from discussion, and voting on this particular matter. There being no objections from the Council, Mayor Baroldi granted the request. Miss Elizabeth Dickerson, Superintendent of the Cypress School District and Mr. Semanski, Business Manager for the Cypress School District addressed the Council with regard to the proposed school sites in this Tentative Tract Map. Mr. Dick Owens, representing the Subdivider, Robert H. Grant Co., addressed the Council concerning the school site and development of the proposed subdivision. During the discussion, the School District and agent of the Developer agreed that the cost of school property should be the same as that paid by the developer to the property owner. After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney and carried, that an Ordinance regarding Zone Change Z-18 be introduced and given its first reading. The following roll call vote was taken on the Ordinance: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: O COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMAN: Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None Denni Further discussion followed concerning the revised Tentative Map and it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and carried, that Revised Tentative Tract Map No. 4137 marked "A" as submitted by Mr. Morita, be approved subject to the following conditions: I. Approval of the Zone Change. 2. A 5.4 acre site to be reserved for school purposes. 3. The Subdivider to pay all cost of condemnation with the acquisition of the triangle that is not a part of the Tentative Tract Map, if it becomes necessary for the City to initiate proceedings of eminent domain. June 19, 1961 4. A 6' masonry wall to be constructed on the east property line of tract No. 4137 for the entire length of the subdivision excluding that area designated for school property, and aIong the south side of Bali Rd. ~ from the Flood Control Channel to the east property line of Tract No. 4137. The foliowing roll call vote was taken on the approval of the Revised Tentative Tract No. 4137 subject to the above listed conditions: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILM~: ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: ABSTAINED: i COUNCILMAN: Arrowood, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None Denni AGREEMENT WITH DIEHL EVANS & CO.~ RE: AUDITING SERVICES FOR 1961-62 FISCAL YEAR: The City Clerk presented a proposed Agreement with Diehl Evans & Co., for auditor's services for the 1961-62 fiscal year. The City Manager reported he felt this Company was well qualified for the duties required and it was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, this Agreement be accepted as written and the Mayor be authorized to sign on behalf of the City. AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE RE: CITY PRISONERS: The City Clerk presented a proposed Agreement with the County of Orange regarding the care and maintenance of City prisoners and the fees to be charged for services performed. It was moved by Councilman Van Dyke, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, to table this matter. RECORD MAP AND STP~EET NAMES FOR TRACT NO. 4102 - CON-TECH .BUILDING CORP.: The City Clerk presented Record Map with street names for Tract No. 4102, as requested, by Con-Tech Building Corporation, located between Ball Road, and Cerritos for approval. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, this Record Map be approved and all signatures be withheld until all bonds have been posted and all fees paid. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Densi, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi NOne None RECORD MAP AND STREET NAMES FOR TRACT NO. 3742 - STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORP.: The City Clerk presented Record Map with street names for Tract No. 3742, Standard Development Corporation, located between Ball Road, and Cerritos for approval. The City Engineer reported there were some corrections to be made on the final map before it could be recorded, as follows: 1. Signatures are not complete. 2. Street names mispelled. 3- Property line radius not correct. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCa/'ney, and unanimously carried, that Record Map No. 3742 be returned to the Subdivider until all these corrections have been made. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None June 19, 1961 RECORD MAP AND STREET NAMES FOR TRACT NO. 4113 - STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORP.: The City Clerk presented Record Map and street names for Tract No. 4113, Standard Development Corporation, located between Ball Road and Cerritos for approval. The City Engineer reported there were some corrections to be made on the final map before it could be recorded as follows: t. Signatures are not complete. 2. Street names mispelled. Property line radius not correct. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, that Record Map No. 4113 be returned to the Subdivider until all these corrections have been made. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 3598 THRU 3617 (PAYROLL): It was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, this Resolution be read by title only as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 178 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND D~4ANDS NOS. 3598 TNRU 3617 FOR PAYROLL PURPOSES It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Denni, and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following roll call vote: A YES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 3597, 3618 THRU ~68~ and 3706: It was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be read by title only. RESOLUTION NO. 179 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 3597, 3618 TNRU 3685 and 3706 It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, this Resolution be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMId: NOES: O COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. ~686 THRU 370~ and 3707: It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 180 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOS. 3686 THRU 3705 and 3707 FOR PAYROLL PURPOSES. June 19, 1961 It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 180 be adopted by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILM~IN: NOES: O COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: Afrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None RESOLUTION ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIM AND DENAND NO. 3708: It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be read by title only: RESOLUTION NO. 181 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIM AND DEMAND NO. 3708. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 181 be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None RESOLUTION RE: ADOPTION OF 1961-62 BUDGET: The City Clerk presented Resolution adopting the 1961-62 annual budget. It was moved by Councilman McCarney~ seconded by Councilman Afrowood, and unanimously carried, the following Resolution be read by t~tle only: RESOLUTION NO. 182 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET ~OR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1961 AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke, and unanimously carried, that Resolution No. 182 be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: O COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None ORDINANCE RE: ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FOR THE 1961-62 FISCAL YEAR: The City Clerk presented Ordinance establishing the amount of revenue necessary for the 1961-62 fiscal year. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney, and unanimously carried, the City Clerk read the proposed Ordinance in full, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 95 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FIXING THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE FROM PROPERTY TAXES NECESSARY TO SUPPORT ITS DEPARTMENTS FOR THE ]961-62 FISCAL YEAR. This being an urgency Ordinance, it was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Van Dyke and unanimously carried, that Ordinance No. 95 be adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: O COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: Arrowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None June 19, 1961 SET HEARING DATE FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE RE: F~CES & WALLS: The City Clerk requested a hearing date be set for public hearing to consider the amendment of the Zoning Ordinance that section pertaining to fences and walls. It was moved by Councilman Afrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, that July 17th meeting be set as a hearing date and to direct the City Attorney to prepare an urgency Ordinance. REPORT ON LEASH LAW: The City Manager reported there were several different types of leash law Ordinances to be considered that would be applicable to the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman McCarney and unanimously carried, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance regarding leash laws for the next regular meeting of the City Council. REPORT ON FEED YARD: The City Manager reported he had contacted the owners of the feed yard on Cerritos and they had stated several measures had been taken to correct the offensive odors and were forwarding a report from the company manu- facturing the chemicals used as to the manner of controlling this odor. After considerable discussion, it was unanimously agreed that the owner of the feed yard be notified to abate the nuisance within three weeks or until July 17th, at which time he should appear before the City Council. REPORT OF APPOINTMENT OF WANDA RAMER AS UNITED NATIONS CHAIP~M~j~: it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Denni, and unanimously carried, that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to Wanda Ramber for representing the City of Cypress as United Nations Chairman. APPOINTMENT OF STREETS AND HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE: The Mayor announced that he will appoint a three member committee to study the needs of streets and highways in the City of Cypress. AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RE: TRACT 3949: The City Clerk presented a proposed Agreement with Standard Develop- ment Corporation regarding the improvements on Ball Road or Tract No. 3949. It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arrowood, and unanimously carried, that Agreement be approved and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Agreement on behalf of the City. The following roll call vote was taken: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMSN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: A~rowood, Denni, McCarney, Van Dyke and Baroldi None None COUNCILMAN DENNI ASKS FOR PERMISSION TO LEAVE CITY: Councilman Denni asked for permission to leave City for a period of approximately seven weeks and there being no objections, the Mayor granted his request. June 19, 1961 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Jay Whitaker, 6112 Lincoln, Cypress addressed the City Council concerning the corner of Lincoln and Walker and asked if it was permissable to make a U-Turn at this corner. The City Manager recommended this matter be referred to the traffic engineer. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the Council, it was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Denni, and unanimously carried, the Council adjourn at 10:25 P. M. THOMAS A. BAROLDI, MAYOR ATTEST June 19, 1961