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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS
May 12, 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 Baroldi
Councilmen present. A. E. krnoid, W. J. Arrowood, T A Baroldi,
M. G McCarney, and J Van Dyke
Councilmen absent None
City officials present: City Clerk Olsthoorn, City Manager -
Deputy City Clerk Wesenberg, City
Attorney Howell, City Engineer Neff
and Planning Commissioner Wright
Upon motion of Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arro-
wood and unanimously carried, the reading of the minutes was
waived.
It was moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman
McCarney and unanimously carried, that all matters to be placed
on the agenda be submitted by mail, along with all applications
for variances, to the Councilmen and the City Clerk
KOUMIS VARIANCE
The Deputy City Clerk stated that this was the time and place
set for the public hearing on application No UV -112, applicant,
George A Koumis, to legalize an existing rear yard of 15 feet
at his residence at 5502 Karen Avenue, Cypress The Deputy
Clerk stated that the Planning Commission had recommended approval
as requested in the application It was ::roved by Councilman
Arnold, seconded by Councilman Baroldi and unanimously carried,
that use variance application No UV -112 be approved as submitted
in the application.
GALKIN VARIANCE
The Deputy City Clerk stated that this was the time and place set
for the public hearing on application No UV -111, applicant, Alex
A. Gaikin, to relocate a house on a lot immediately west of 5812
Orange Avenue, Cypress, leaving limited side yards It was
moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Arnold and
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unanimously carried, that use variance application ho. UV -111
be approved as submitted in the application
ALTERNATE, SANITATION DISTRICT BOARD
It was moved by Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman
Arrowood and unanimously carried, that the appointment of
Councilman Baroldi as the official alternate to Mayor Van Dyke
on the Board of Directors of Orange County Sanitation District
No 3 be reaffirmed
FINANCE DIRECTOR ORDINANCE
The Deputy City Clerk presented and read a proposed ordinance,
No. 38, establishing the position of finance director for the
City and defining the duties of the position. It was ;roved by
Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman Arrowood and unani-
mously carried, that said ordinance, No. 38, be introduced and
passed on to the next regular meeting for second reading and
final adoption
QUARTERLY AUDIT REPORTS
It was moved by Councilman. Baroldi, seconded by Councilman Arro-
wood and unanimously carried, that the City Auditor be advised
that, unless the quarterly audits of the City finances can be
made and reported upon within five weeks after the close of each
quarter, that it will be necessary to change auditors. Mayor
Van Dyke then appointed an auditing committee to consist of the
City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Manager and the hayor.
TURF CASTING SERVICE
There appeared before the Council a Mr. James Roane and a Mr.
Robert Ames, who explained the type of business they expected
to operate and asked whether the Council would consider extending
their business license for more than the 30 days granted under
City ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Arrowood, seconded
by Councilman Baroldi and unanimously carried, that the matter
be taken under submission.
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APPOINTMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSIONER
Mayor Van Dyke reported that no action had been taken on appoint-
ing a new member on the Planning Commission to fill the vacancy
left by Mr McCarney's election to the City Council
INSURANCE COMMITTEE
Councilman Arnold reported on the status of the committee. The
City Manager reported that the State authorities had been con-
tacted for the necessary information as to enrolling the City
employees under Federal Social Security Mayor Van Dyke appointed
Councilman Baroldi to fill the position on the insurance committee
which was vacated by Mr. Jacob Van Leeuwen Councilman Baroldi
declined the appointment, whereupon, Mayor Van Dyke appointed
Councilman McCarney to fill the vacancy on the insurance com-
mittee Councilman McCarney accepted the appointment.
Mayor Van Dyke reported that Mr. Frank Ferreira, a member of
the Planning Commission, is planning a five-month trip. He then
appointed Mr Jacob Van Leeuwen to the Planning Commission
during Mir. Ferreira's absence. It was moved by Councilman
Arrowood, seconded by Councilman Arnold and unanimously carried,
that the Council affirm said appointment
REGISTER OF DEMANDS
Upon motion of Councilman Baroldi, seconded by Councilman
Arrowood and unanimously carried, the May Register of Demands
was approved as submitted.
Upon motion of Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood
and unanimously carried, the Council approved the payment of the
bill submitted by Porter's mimeograph company, for reproducing
the proposed land use ordinance, in the amount of 4162 40
WASTE WATER CONTROL ORDINANCE
The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance, No.
39, prohibiting the running of waste or irrigation waters upon
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the public streets Following discussion, it was moved by
Councilman Arrowood and seconded by Councilman McCarney that
said ordinance, No. 39, be adopted as an urgency measure, which
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES Councilmen Arnold, Arrowood, Baroldi,
McCarney, and Van Dyke
NOES• None
ABSENT None
WEED ABATEMENT RESOLUTION
The Deputy City Clerk presented and explained Resolution No. 55,
authorizing the posting of properties that are overgrown with
weeds and providing for a public hearing on protests from the
property owners to be held on May 19, 1958. It was moved by
Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arrowood and unani-
mously carried, that said Resolution No. 55 be adopted.
FLOOD CONTROL, CARBON CHEEK CHANNEL
The City Attorney presented and read a resolution conditionally
approving the Carbon Creek flood control channel, B1, Part 1.
Upon motion of Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Arro-
wood
rro-wood and unanimously carried, said resolution, No. 56, was adopted.
NUMBER OF COWS PER ACRE
The City Attorney presented and read a proposed ordinance, amend-
ing the Land Use Ordinance No 2, as amended, which would limit
the number of cows to 10 head per acre on dairies containing
less than 15 acres It was moved by Councilman LicCarney, seconded
by Councilman Arrowood, that said ordinance, No. 40, be adopted
as an urgency measure, which motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote
AYES. Councilman Arnold, Arrowood, Baroldi,
McCarney, and Van Dyke
NOES• None
ABSENT. None
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It was recommended that this change in the number of cows per
acre to be allowed in the City be published in the Enterprise,
the Press -Telegram and the California Dairyman
ZONING ORDINANCE
Upon the recommendation of the City Attorney, the Council decided
to hold a public hearing on the proposed zoning ordinance and
the sectional maps at the next regular meeting, and, if no pro-
tests arise, to give the ordinance first reading and to adopt
the sectional maps. It was also decided to hold a joint informal
discussion meeting with the Planning Commission on Friday, May 23,
1958, at 7.30 P N , to discuss and iron out any possible dis-
agreements on said ordinance and maps
RACE TRACK ADMISSION TAX
Following a lengthy discussion of the subject of imposing a
tax on each admission ticket bought at the race track, it was
moved by Councilman Arnold, seconded by Councilman Baroldi,
that the matter be tabled, which motion was carried by a vote
of three (3) ayes and one (1) no (Councilman McCarney dissenting).
CEMETERY ANNEXATION
Mayor Van Dyke reported that the City had been approached by
Forest Lawn Cemetery officials with a request that a strip of
land, the Lawrence property immediately north of Lincoln Avenue
and immediately east of Bloomfield Avenue, be annexed to the
City He stated that Forest Lawn plans to establish another
cemetery on said property. He stated.that the Council and all
the Cit officials were invited to go to the Forest Lawn estab-
lishment in Glendale on Tuesday, May 13, at 11 00 A M , for a
tour and luncheon. It was agreed that all those who could go
would meet at the City Hall at 9.30 A. M.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, upon
motion of Councilman McCarney, seconded by Councilman Baroldi
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and unanimously carried, the Council meeting was adjourned at
10.30 o'clock P M until May 19, 1958, at 7 30 o'clock P. M.
acob Van Dyke, May
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