Minutes 75-12-08
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IIINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 8, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to or de r at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 1975 in the
Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Alice Frankiewich presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
ABSElnT: Councilwoman Sonju
Also present were Ci ty Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex,
City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City S ta ff
members: Bryan t I Charkow I Duke, Dun lap, Hawley, Osborn
and Schatzeder.
MINUTE S:
It was move d by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried, with Mayor Frankiewich
abstaining, to approve the November 24, 1975 minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chief Duke Lila the pledge to the flag.
PRESENTATION OF AUTO CLUB PLAQUE FOR PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: Chief
Duke presented the Mayor wi th a special citation plaque from
the American Automobile Associa tieD and Auto Club of Southern
California cond;'ratulating the City on its pedestrian safety
program.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUE TO FORMER ARTS &
CULTURAL COMMISSIONER RODERICK BUSH: Mayor Frankiewich
presented a community servi ce plaque to Roderick Bush
thanking him for his service on the Arts and CuI tural
Commission. Commissioner Bush expressed his appreciation
for being able to serve on the Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich inquired if an yone
wished to speak in regard to any matter whi ch was not on
the agenda.
Mr. Tom Ulmer, attorney repre sen ting tenants of the Lin coIn
Center Mobile Home Park, 9080 Bloomfield, Cypress, requested
the Council's support in the ir complaint against the manager
regarding a recen t ren t increase and heal th and safety code
viola tions in the I';>rk. Mr. Ulmer reported that about 130
re siden ts were on a rent s tr ik e since the $20 increase was
proposed in A ug us t due to the unsatisfactory living condi-
tions and that their hearing was scheduled in Superior Court
on January 7, 1976. Mr. Ulmer outlined reasons for the
ren t strike. He requested that a City buiil!d:ing inspector
inspect the mobile home park this week to determine if any
building or safe ty violations exist and to subs tan tia te
the ir claims. The following residents of the Linea In Center
Mobile Home Park des cribe d condi tions at the park.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to place this matter on the
agenda as I tern #2a.
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Mr. Jim Allen reported on the inadequate drainage facili-
ties on the property. He s ta te d that all mobile coaches
are on dirt and rain flooding the area has caused several
of the coaches to sink. He reported there is a foot deep
drainage ditch down the center of the street which is
hazardous to drivers and ca use s water to dam creating
ponds all over the property. He reported that lighting
on the property is very poor. He s ta te d that fire hydrants
are inaccessible or very difficult to locate.
Mr. Frank Sayers reported on beer and liquor parties held
by minor re s i den ts and visitors which have not been controlled
by police patrol. A parking problem and double parking
occur when the teens congre ga te and he fel t other undesir-
able activities occur.
Mrs. Lisa Morrels fel t the res iden ts of the mobile home
park had succeeded in changing the reputation that trailer
park re 5 iden ts are tran sien ts or second-class citizens but
the drug users and pushers at the park are giving the park
a bad reputa tion.
Mrs. Virginia Stewart stated Ithere is only one entrance/
exi t on the property and requested that the s ta f f inves-
tigate providing another access. She repo rte d on one acca-
s ion when a power pole fell across the en tran ce a f te r an
accident and access was cut off for about five hours.
Mrs. Lowden reported that there is a problem with animals
running 100 S e throughout the park.
Mrs. Shirley Thompson reported that there is a problem
of spee ders. She s ta te d the s tree ts and entrance are signed
for 10 m.p.h. The re siden ts requested the ins talla tion of
speed bumps. She repor te d there are many children in
the park and accidents have occurred.
Mayor Frankiewich announced that it was time to conduct
the public hearings and she opened the following hearings
and continued them un ti 1 7:45 p.m. :
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAIN-
MENT PERMIT - THE HIDE AWAY.
PUB.,IC HEARING RE: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACT.
Mr. Ulmer reported there were other safety problems such
as the park is not kept clean, there is glass in the
children's playground, and some block walls are badly
damaged. He fe 1 t the management was gui 1 ty of unfair
business practi ce s sin c e they required te nan ts to use
the ir broker when selling the ir coaches and the managemen t
also asked tenan ts to purchase coaches from a particular
manufacturer.
The Council held discussion on the problems cite d by the
residents and regarding management of the park.
It was moved by Coun cilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to instruct the City Manager, Ci ty Attorney and s ta f f
to investigate all of the conditions referred to by the
mobile home park residents and to also determine if there
are any violations of the conditional use permit or Zoning
Ordinance and report back at the next meeting. The motion
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unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Mayor Frankiewich reopened the public hear ings and contin-
ued them un ti I 7:55 p.m.
RECESS: Mayor Frankiewich called a re c e s s at 7:50 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 7: 55 p.m. with all
Councilmen present except Councilwoman Sonju.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAIN11ENT
PERMIT - THE HIDE AWAY: Mayor Frankiewich announced that
this was the time and place for the above public hearing
and she reopened the hearing and ask e d the staff to present
its repor t.
The City Manager presented a report da te d December 4 and
reported that since ownership changed a new application
was necessary. The application for live entertainment by
a 3- 5 pi ece band and patron dancing is for 9 to 1: 30 p . m. ,
seven days a week at the Hide Away, 4360 Lincoln, Cypress.
Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in favor
of the application.
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, president of
the Cypress Citizens' Association, supported the appl ica tion
and having the tenant and revenue remain in Cypress.
Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in opposi-
tion. No one wished to speak in opposition and the 11ayor
closed the pUblic hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to approve the live entertainment permit for the
Hide Away subject to the condition that the permit wi 11 be
reviewed in six months to determine if there are any com-
plaints or problems. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT:
Mayor Frankiewich announced tha t this was the time and
place for the above pUblic hearing. She reopened the hearing
and asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director summarized a report dated November
26 which indi ca te d this public hearing \Ilas required under
the Act in order to receive public comments regarding the
City's application. The Co unc il ~.,a s also require d to adopt
a resolution which assures compliance with all regulations,
policies, guidelines and requirements relating to this
program. The Planning Director outlined the project area
on a map.
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The City Manager read a 1 e t te r from Mr. Mike Hood, president
of the Cypress Jaycees, expressing support for the City's
program. He reported letters of support were received
from the following property owners:
Mrs. Bayon, 5621 Camp street, Cypress
Mr. & Mrs. Earl McGowan, 5611 Camp Street, Cypress
Mr. Leonard Gutierre z, 5561 Nelson Street, Cypre ss
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hark, 5572 Karen Street, Cypress
Mr. Wayne Edgington, 5602 Karen Street, Cypress
Mr. & Mrs. Alb er t Jackson, 5571 Karen Street, Cypress
The City Manager reported that in response to the city's
1 et te r to all Supervisors, Supervisor Schmit replied that
the Board would keep in mind the City.s recommendations.
Supervisor Battin replied that the Board of Supervisors
could not put pub 1 i c improvements on the priority list
but suggested tha t the Ci,ty continue to solicit citizen
input, demonstrate in its application that there is a
real need for the improvements, and demonstrate that the
City is willing to commit funds to the project.
Mayor Frankiewich as ke d if anyone wished to sp ea k in support
of the City's application. The fo 110wing persons spoke in
support: ~
Mr. Don Hudson, property owner, 6153 Lawrence street,
Cypress
Mr. Pete r Lachina, president, Senior Citizens
Club, 5821 Wellson, Cypress
Mr. Mike Hood, president, Cypress Jaycees, 9345 Cam-
bridge, Cypress
Hr. Alex Bell, Cypress Chamber of Commerce Board
Member, 9461 Grindlay, Cypress
Mr. Howard Rowen, president, Cypress Citizens'
Association, 5831 Shirl, Cypress
Mr. John Ownbee, property owner, 5631 Camp, Cypress
Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in
opposition.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, sta te d
he agreed the project need s to be accomplished but he
objected to the me thod of deficit financing. He felt the
program should not be financed with Federal funds because
this leads to increase d interest rate s of loan companies
which are passed on to taxpayers.
The re was no one else wishing to speak and Mayor Frankiewich
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconde d by Councilman
Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by ti tIe only, ti tIe
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1663
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ASSURING THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT THAT IT HAS AND WILL
CONTINUE TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974.
Councilman Kanel requested that the Ci t~.r Hanager contact
Supervisors Schmit and Diedrich to advise them of the
importance of the City's project and desire to be placed
on the Co un t y , s priority list.
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Councilman Harvey felt there were other areas in the county,
state and nation which were in greater need than the City
and which could better utilize the funds. He felt though
tha t b eca use of the eonomic instability of the country
this was an inappropriate time for expenditure of Federal
funds in these areas.
Councilman Lacayo felt there was a definite need in the
project area and that the City should take advantage of
whatever funds are available.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNC ILMEN: Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
ABSENT: 1 COUNC ILMEN: Sonju
JOINT MEETING WITH THE CYPRESS CHA~lBER OF COMMERCE: Members
of the Cypr ess Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the
Chamber Manager were present for the joint meeting with the
City Council. The Council considered the following item at
this time:
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT RENEWAL - CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:
The City Manager transmitted a report da te d De cember 4 indi-
ca ting that the Chamber's contract with the City of Cypress
expires on December 31, 1975 and the join t mee ting was sched-
uled to discuss the contract renewal.
Chamber Pres ident Ron Jamieson presented the Council with
Chamber organizational charts, activity reports, new
membership listing, financial report for November, 1975, and
a budget analys is for 1975 and 1976. The Chamber requested
a $20,000 appropriation for 1976. Mr. Jamieson discussed
Chamber activities with the Council.
It was move d by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve the $20,000 budget appropriation for the
Chamber of Commerce and contract renewal for 1976 and di re c t
the City Manager to prepare the necessary documents for
execution by the Mayor. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING
ALTE RNA TE 6 OF THE U.S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS' SURVEY REPORT
FOR THE SOLUTION OF THE SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD PROTECTION
PROJECT: The City Manager presented a report regarding
this matter da te d Decembe r 4 and reported his office
received the draft environmental impac t report for the
project.
Mr. Ed Just, Director of the Santa Ana Ri ve r Flood Protection
Agency, reported on the status of the project and on the
na tiona 1 flood insurance program.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1664
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING ALTERNATIVE 6 OF THE
U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS' REVIEW REPORT
ON THE SANTA ANA RIVER MAIN STEM AND SANTIAGO
CREEK.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kan e 1 , Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR FUNDING
OF THE STRAIGHT TALK CLINIC: The City Manager presented
a report da te d December 4 which outlined in-kind services
which could be performed by City personnel for the Straight
Talk Clinic. The in-kind services consisted of repairs to
the Straight Talk buil ding. Also included was a re cap of
City expenditures to date for S traigh t Talk Clinic.
The City Attorney summarized a letter da te d De cembe r 8
regarding governmental expenditures for public vs. private
purposes. He reported that courts have not de fined public
and private purposes and each case is determined individ-
ually. Courts usually de fer to the decision of a city
council unless the ir judgemen t has been unquestionably
abused. He reported the Orange County Board of Supervisors
has appropriated funds in the past for Straight Talk.
Councilman Kanel repor ted on appropriations made by other
Orange County cities for similar organizations.
Dr. Arnold Moss I 9415 Cambr idge, Cypre ss, president of the
Straight Talk Clinic Board of Directors, reported that
the Clinic was be coming more diversified in its programs.
He reported that Captain Shumard was involved in a juvenile
diversion program and the Clinic, Cypress Boys' Club and
other agencies were planning a program th ro ugh the Orange
County Mental Health Department.
Mr. A. E. Arnold, 5531 Lincoln, Cypre ss , praised the
Straight Talk program and stated the clinic helps persons
from Stanton, B ue na Park and Los Alamitos as well as Cypress.
He urged the City's support for the clinic.
It was mo ve d by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Harvey to approve a cash contribution of $2,250 and
an in-kind contribution of $2,740 which is the estimate
s ubrni t te d for the asphalt paving for parking I pedestrian
walkways and driveway and for removal of the dead tree.
Councilman Kanel s tate d he is a non-salaried member of the
iltl'<lillht Talk Board of Directors and the City Attorney has
determined there is no conflict for him to vote.
~lW motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
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AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, L'a'C'ayo and
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Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
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RECESS: Mayor Frankiewich called a re c e s s at 9:30 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:45 p.m. with all
Councilmen present except Councilwoman Sonju.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR VALLEY VIEW STREET
FROM BALL ROAD TO 1320 FEET SOUTH OF BALL ROAD AND BALL
ROAD FROM 400 FEET WEST OF VALLEY VIEW TO JUANITA STREET,
CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7539-10-0780: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director da te d
December 2 which outlined the eight bids wh i ch were sub-
mitted.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
man Lacayo to determine that the lowest responsible bidder
for Project #7539-10-0780 is Blair Paving Company and
award a contract for the street improvements to Blair
Paving Company, 200 Intrepid Street, Newport Beach, Calif-
ornia, in the amount of $46,804.65. The mo tion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES,
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7576-39: The City Manager presented
a report from the Finance Dire ctor da te d December 1 out-
1 in in g two bids submitted for office supplies.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to accept the bid of Eastman lnc. as the lowes t
responsible bidder and award them the contract for a period
of one year with the total contract not to exceed $9,000.00.
The mo tion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo. and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Frankiewich announced that all
items listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were
to be considered by the Council as routine and enacted by
one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item.
She asked if anyone wished to remove an item .
Councilman Kanel requested that Item #6 be removed. The
Mayor asked that Item #10 be removed.
It was mo ve d by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to approve I terns #5 through 14 on the Consent
Calendar with the exception of I terns #6 and 10. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNC ILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Item #5: Consideration of a Claim Submitted by Orne ga
Landscape Company.
Recommenda tion: That the City Council officially deny
the subject claim of Omega Landscape Company and request
the City Manager to refer this claim to the City's insurance
carrier for disposition.
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Item #7: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Commending
Boy Scout James Salmon on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, ti tl e as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1665
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JAMES SALMON
ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item #8: Consideration of Employment List - Police Dispatcher.
Re comme nda tio n: That the City Council cer ti fy the employ-
ment 1 ist for the position of Police Dispatcher as submitted.
Item #9 : Consideration of a Request to Proclaim December
7 as "Brea the Easy Day" and the Week of December 7-13, 1975
as "Lung Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim
December 7 as "Brea the Easy Day" and the week of December
7 through 13, 1975 as "Lung Awareness Weekll in the City
of Cypress.
Item #11: Co ns idera tion of Attendance at the League of
California Cities' Labor Relations Institute.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize attendance
by any member of the City Council at the League of California
Cities' Institute to be held in Los Angeles, January 21-23,
1976, and that they be reimbursed all actual and necessary
expenditures.
Item #12: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map
# 8952.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Trac t
Map #8952 and accept the bonds and agreements for pub 1 i c
improvements in the amount of $85,500 for pub 1 i c improve -
ments, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of
the total improvements, and to authorize the Mayor and the
City Cl erk to sign the agreements and authorize the City
Clerk to sign the record map, subject to approval of bonds
and agreements by the City Attorney.
Item #13 : Cons idera tioD of Noise Complaint - Albertson IS
Market.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file
the matter and direct the staff to contact the original
complainant on this matter upon completion of the instal-
lation of the s ere en in g devices.
Item #14: Cons idera tion of Request for an Exemption From
a Special Permit for the Purple Heart Veterans Rehabi li ta-
tion Services, Inc.
Recommendation: That the City Council gran t the request
of the Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
to solicit home salvage item s on a determination in accor-
dance with Section 15-57 A (I) (b) of the Cypress City Code,
subject to the condition that all persons associated with
the solicitation program register with the Cypress Police
Department.
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Regarding Item #6, consideration of a resolution of the
City of Garden Grove Requesting the Establishment of a
County Service Area in All Unincorpora te d Areas of the
County, Councilman Kanel inquired if all County unincor-
porated areas were proposed to be included in one service
area and he felt different tax structures might be required
due to the different service requirements. The City Manage r
felt the resolution proposed the inclusion of all unincor-
porated areas. Mayor Frankiewich supported the intent
of the resolution and felt Garden Grove's support for
the 5e rvic e area was based on the i r objection to residents
being double-taxed for services, for instance, cities
with their own police or fire depar tmen ts must pay for
County Sheriff and County Fire Department services.
The City Manager reported that the re were on-going task
force studies directed by the League of California Cities
and he recommended that the Council support their contin-
uance.
It was moved by Co une i Iman Kanel, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to receive and fil e the
resolution and request the City Manager to transmit a
communication to the League of California Cities urging
an early campI etion of the studies regarding the funding
of services provided in County unincorpora te d a re as.
Regarding Item #10, Consideration of Improvement of Street
Lighting at the Intersection of Bloomfield and Orange, Mayor
Frankiewich recommended that the City of Hawaiian Gardens
also be requested to participate in the cost of installa-
tion of a traffic signal at the intersection.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, suggested
that the northwest corner of Orange and Bloomfield might
be annexed to the City and be under the City's policing.
It was moved by Mayor Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to authorize the City
Manager to transmit a request to the City of Hawaiian
Gardens for the installation of additional street lighting
on the northwest corner and a traffic signal at the
Bloomfield/Orange intersection.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
TWO-WAY RADIOS FOR PUBLIC WORKS DE PARTMENT & PARKS DISTRICT:
With the Council's consent, the Mayor continue d th is item
to the next meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A REQUE ST FROM THE ORANGE
COUNTY IN TE RGOVE RNIlE N T AL COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ADOPT A POLICY FOR SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION:
The City Manager presented a report regarding thi s ma t te r
da te d December 4. Mayor Frankiewich spoke in support of
the ICC.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Harvey to receive and file the request. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel and Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich
ABSENT: 1 COUNC ILMEN : Sonju
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ARTERIAL HIGH-
WAY FINANCING PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report
from the Pub 1 i c Works Director da te d December 4 wh ich
indicated the staff contacted but was unable to obtain a
commitment from the property owner to voluntarily dedicate
the two acres of right-of-way which would be necessary
for improvement of the Valley View Street/Katella Ave n ue
intersection. Cost for the right-of-way would exceed
gas tax funds available for improvements as an A.H.F.P.
project. The staff recommended that the original projects
be submitted for the 1976/77 A.H.F.P. Program.
It wa s moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to adopt the following Resolutions by title only,
titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1666
A RE SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNC IL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINAN-
CING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF BALL ROAD
FROM 130 FEET EAST OF TO 800 FEET WEST OF
JUANITA STREET.
RESOLUTION NO. 1667
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY CO UNC IL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS RE QUE ST ING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINAN-
CING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORANGE AVENUE
FROM 331 FEET EAST OF TO 630 FEET WEST OF
GRINDLA Y STREET AND GRINDLAY STREET FROM 530
FEET NORTH OF TO 344 FEET SOUTH OF ORANGE
AVENUE.
RESOLUTION NO. 1668
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINAN-
CING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALLEY VIEW
STREET FROM LINCOLN AVENUE TO ORANGE AVENUE
AND BELLE AVENUE TO CERRITOS AVENUE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNC ILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
CONS IDE RAT ION OF CALLING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON MARCH 2 , 1976: The City Hanager presented
a report dated December 4 which transmitted a resolution
calling for the March 2 el ec tion to be held to fill two
City Council positions.
It was moved by Co une i Iman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1669
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING
NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELE CTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON TUESDAY,
THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1976, FOR THE ELECTION
OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTE R OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, K an e 1 , Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABS EN T: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION AND
THE CYPRESS POLICE OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 4 which transmitted the
Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the
Employees' and Police Officers' As socia tions.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kan e1 to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1670
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYP RE SS APPROVING BENEFITS AS PROVIDED IN
MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS POLICE ASSOCIATION
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF REGULATIONS GOVE RNING POLITICAL SIGNS:
The Ci ty Manager presented a report from the Planning
Director dated December 4 which reported on the policies
of other cities in the County relating to the posting of
political signs. The staff's re comme n da tion was that
reference to political signs be deleted from the Zoning
Ordinance. Signs would be permitted during the election
period and afterwards would be removed by City crews.
Councilman Kanel expressed concern over roof-mounted signs
which are not anchored properly and ask e d how the se could
be co n t ro 11 e d. The Planning Director reported that a
section of the Sign Ordinance prohibits roof-mounted s i g ns
and political signs co u 1 d be included, or the construction
of roof-mounted political signs co u 1 d be allowed if a permit
is obtained from the Ci ty. The City Attorney reported that
the Ci ty could remove signs from private property only if
a complaint is made by the property owner.
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It was move d by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to amend the Zoning Ordinance to delete any
reference to political signs. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Councilman Kanel requested that the City Manager notify
all candidates in all City elections of this policy and
request their cooperation in posting political signs in
the public right-of-way and not on private property.
CONSIDERATION OF WALKE R STREET IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT
#6903-10-0467: The City Manager presented a report from
the Public Works Director da te d December 4 indicating that
an appropria tioD and transfer of funds were necessary for
final pay men t of the railroad crossing imp rove men ts on
Walker Street north of Katella completed in May, 1975.
The City will be reimbursed for one-half of its costs for
the project by the Public Utilities Commission when the
PUC receives notification that payment has been made by
the City.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
man Harvey to appropriate $4,652.42 from the Fund Balance
of the Gas Tax Fund to Account #10-40221-4186; and transfer
$5,000.00 from Account #10-40121-4186 to Account #10-40221-
4186. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION TO THE CALIFORNIA
CAVALRY YOUTH BAND: The City Manager presented a report
from the Arts and Cultural Commission da ted December 4
who recommended that the Council approve a $500 expenditure
for support of the California Cavalry Youth Band which was
designated as the official City youth band in November, 1973.
The Commission recommended that the Chamber of Commerce
contribute matching funds.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to approve an expenditure of $500 for support
of the California Cavalry Youth Band contingent upon the
Cypress Chamber of Commerce contributing $500 in matching
funds. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC ILMEN: S on j u
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CERRITOS STORM DRAIN: The City Manager summarized a repor t
from the Public Works Director dated De cember 4 regarding
a storm drain project in Cerri tos Avenue which will be
jointly funded by the Orange County Flood Control District
and Ci ty of Buena Park. A small portion of the storm drain
is located in the City of Cypress and extends from the
Bolsa Chica Channel easterly across the Cerritos/Valley
View intersection to the frontage road in Buena Park.
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It was moved by Councilman Kan el and seconded by Council-
man Lacayo to approve the plans and specifications for the
Cerritos Avenue Storm Drain and authorize the staff to
transmit Notice of Approval to the Orange County Environ-
men tal Management AgencI, Development Division, as
requested. The motion unanimously carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCI LMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY MOSQUITO
ABA TEMENT DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report
da te d December 4 indicating that a City representative was
requested to be appointed to the Mosquito Abatement District
to serve a two year term to expire in December, 1977.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to reappoint Mayor Franki ew ich
as the City's representative to the Orange County Mosquito
Abatement District.
CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT OF THE RENEWAL OF THE FEDERAL
REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a
report da te d December 4 which transmitted a request from
Pres ident Arthur Holmes of the Orange County Division of
the League of California Cities for support of the League
Task Force's recommendations for retaining the Federal
revenue sharing program.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to direct the City Manager to
pursue the Task Force recommendations to retain the Federal
revenue sharing program and further to appoint Mayor Frank-
iewich to coordinate this effort with the City Manager's
office.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It
was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants
#40333 through 40473 in the total amount of $867,382.69.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, K an e 1 , Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION AND REVIEW OF PRIORI TY LIST-
INGS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS - PARK BOND FUND BALANCE: With
the Council's consent the Mayor continued this item to the
next meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT OF AB 997 AND SB 174 : The City
Manager presented a report from the Recrea tion and Park
Director da te d December 2 which recommended that the City
support Assembly Bill 997, the "California Urban and Local
Government Recreation Program, " and its counterpart Senate
Bill 174. The legislation woul d provide $25 million per
year to cities, counties and recreation and park districts
for acquisition and development of park and recreation
facilities for which Cypress would be eligible.
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It wa s moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel that the City Council, ac ting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, adopt the following Resolution by t i tl e only,
title as follows, and authorize the Director of Recreation
and Park", to transmit a letter of support of AB 997 and
SB 174 to the appropriate State officials:
RESOLUTION NO. 1671
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS TO SUP PO RT AND ENDORSE THE CALIFORNIA
LOCAL GOVERNMENT RECREATION PROGRAM BILL AB 997
(Z'BERG) AND SB 174 (ROBERTI) AND REQUESTING
ASSEMBLYMEN AND SENATORS RE PRES ENTING CYPRESS
TO GIVE THE BILL FAVORABLE CONSIDERATION IN
THE LEGISLATURE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
CONSIDERATION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT AND THE ORANGE COUNTY
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION: The City Manager presented a report
da ted December 4 which transmitted the Memorandum of Under-
standing between the District and Orange County Employees'
Association.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo that the Ci ty Council, acting as the ex officio Board
of Directors of the Cypress Re ere a tion and Park District,
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 54
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRE SS , EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A
SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING BENEFITS AS PROVI DED IN MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN SAID DISTRICT AND THE
ORANGE COUNTY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman
Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the
Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List s for
Warrants #4077 through 4084, 407 thro ugh 411 and 4947
through 4976 in the total amount of $278,319.89. The
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motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Son j u
The City Manager reported that the County Board of Super-
visors would hold hearings on December 16 - 18 regarding
their request and a request by the Orange County Health
Planning Council for designation as the Orange Co un ty
Health Agency. The Council discussed this matter but took
no action.
The City Manager also reported on a recent ac tion of the
Local Agency Formation Commission where they approved the
change of the sphere of influence and annexation to the
City of stanton of 20 acres of property located on the
west side of Kno t t Aven ue north of Katella.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl Street,
Cypress, president of the Cypress Citizens' Association,
stated the Association had supported annexation of the 20
acres to the City of Cypress before LA F CO . He felt that
LAFCO's action was contrary to their rules and operating
procedures since they reversed their previous action within
a period of three months without receiving new evidence.
He recommended that the City file a suit against LAFCO
so that the property may be placed within the original
sphere of influence of the City of Cypresso
Councilman Kanel requested that the Council receive a
transcript of the LAFCO hearing on this issue.
Following discussion, the Council requested that the City
Attorney prepare a report for the next meeting addressing
the legal ramifications of a suit against LAF CO .
The Council decided to schedule their meetings with City
Commission chairmen and vice chairmen for January 10, 19760
EXEC UTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frankiewich called an Executive
Sess ion for matters of personnel and litigation at 11:10
p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 12:05 a.m.
with all Councilmen pres en t except Councilwoman Sonju.
ADJOURNMEN T: It wa s moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded
by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to adjourn the
meeting at 12:05 a.m.
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