1958-04-14MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS
April 14, 1958
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress was
called to order in the City Hall, 9352 Walker Street, at 7 30
o'clock P. M., with Mayor Van Dyke presiding. The meeting was
opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag which was led
by Councilman Arnold..
Councilmen present
Councilmen absent'
A. E. Arnold, '". J. Arrowood, T A Baroldi,
J. Van Dyke, and J. Van Leeuwen
None
City officials present. City Clerk Olsthoorn, City Manager -Deputy
City Clerk Wesenberg, City Attorney Howell,
City Engineer Neff, and Plewnning Commis-
sioners McCarney and Wright
It was moved by councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman Arrowood
and unanimously carried, that the minutes of the Council meetings
of the following dates be approved as submitted* January 24,
February 10, February 13, March 10, and March 18, 1958.
GAGE VARIANCE
The Deputy City Clerk presented for the Council's consideration
Use Variance Application No UV -109 of Esten V. and Dorothy Gage
to construct a second dwelling on their property at S551 Camp
Street in Cypress. The construction of this dwelling would leave
a rear yard of less than the legal size. Councilman Arnold brought
up the question of whether Mr. and firs Gage had title to half (7i -
feet) of the unimproved alley to the rear of their property. The
matter was tabled until Mr. Gage could procure the deed to the
property from his home and return to the meeting.
MAIL CARRIER SERVICE PETITIONS
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Arnold
and unanimously carried, that the "ouncil give its approval to the
circulation of the petitions for mail carrier service within the
City limits.
3 MILE ZONE, WALKER STREET
Following discussion of the need for keepting the speed down on
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Wacker Street, between Lincoln and Orange, it was moved by Council-
man Baroldi, seconded by Councilman Van Leeuwen and unanimously
carried, that a c(x_mittee be appointed to meet with the County
Traffic Safety Committee to work out the problem The Mayor
stated that he would appoint a committee.
NEW RELIEF PATROLMAN
Police Chief Hansen introduced Meredith B (Dick) Brannen who had
been appointed to replace B. R. Woodill as relief patrolman
GAGE VARIANCE CONTINUED
At this time, Mr Gage returned with the deed to his property at
5551 Camp Street The City ttorney stated that he could find
nothing in the deed to indicate whether Mr and Mrs Gage had
title to half of the alley in question It was moved by Council-
man Van Leeuwen, seconded by Councilman Arnold and unanimously
carried, that the City Engineer determine who owns the alley and
the depth of the lot owned by Mr. and Mrs. Gage. The matter was
tabled until Tuesday, April 15, 1958, at 7.30 P. i' i.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE, RELIEF PATROLMAN
It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Baroldi
and unanimously carried, that the relief patrolman be paid a uniform
allowance of c15.00 per month
STOP SIGN, WALKER AND BALL
The City Manager read the County Traffic Safety Committee's re-
commendations on the question of said stop sign It was moved by
Councilman Baroldi and seconded by Councilman Van Leeuwen that the
letter be accepted and filed and the recommendations complied with,
which motion was carried by a vote of three ayes to one no (Council-
man Arnold dissenting).
WEED ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
It was moved by Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman Ar-
rowood and unanimously carried, that the proper City officials are
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hereby authorized to sign the agreement with the County Fire
Department for weed abatement as presented
GROUP INSURANCE AND RETIREMENT PLANS
Councilman Arrowood introduced Mr Miles Greer of the Cal -Farm
Insurance Company. Mr. Greer explained a life insurance and
retirement program for City employees
REGISTER OF DEMANDS
It was moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Baroldi
and unanimously carried, that the April Register of Demands be
approved as submitted.
GASOLINE PUMP DISCUSSION
The City Manager presented for discussion the matter of whether
the City should procure a tank and pump for use in supplying
gasoline for City -owned vehicles. After considerable discussion,
the matter was tabled for further investigation.
FLY ABATEMENT PROGRAM LETTERS
It was moved by Councilman Van Leeuwen, seconded by Councilman
Arrowood and unanimously carried, that a letter be mailed to all
dairymen and poultrymen in the City, requesting their cooperation
with the County Health Department on the fly control problem
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, it
was moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood
and unanimously carried, that the meeting be adjourned until
7.00 o'clock P. M., Tuesday, April 15, 1958. The time of adjourn-
ment was 9.15 o'clock P M.
Jacob Van Dyke, Mayor
April 14, 1958