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Minutes 76-01-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD January 26, 1976 OF The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice Frankiewich presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, and Frankiewich None Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, IIawley, Osborn, Schatzeder and Shumard. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: the flag. Councilwoman Sonju led the pledge to ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda. Dr. Verner Wait, 5243 Vista del Sol, Cypress, read a letter requesting that the Council adopt a resolution supporting tort reform in order to bring about a reduction in mal- practice insurance rates and patient damage awards. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to place this matter on the agenda as Item #43. Mr. Jim Duncan, 4528 Lemon Circle, Cypress, asked that the basketball courts at Willow Park be removed. He complained that the loud noise from children practicing basketball, occurring all day on weekends, is invading his privacy. His home is located directly behind the court. Mr. Duncan also requested that the Council take some action regarding the problem of persons not cleaning up after their dogs at the park. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to place this matter on the agenda, request the staff to present a report for the next meeting on the basketball court including plans of the court, movies and a sound recording of activity at the court, and a report regarding the dog problem at Willow Park. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS: Mayor Frankiewich presented ten, five and two year service pins to the following Recreation and Park District employees. Sam Smith, Assis- tant Director of Parks, received a ten year pin. Marvin DeCarlo, Assistant Director of Recreation, Paul Farmer, Park Maintenance Worker I, Dennis Fauke, Assistant Director of Recreation, Steven Kupsak, Park Maintenance Worker I, Walt Langlinais, Park Maintenance Worker I, and Charles Morad, Park Maintenance Supervisor, received five year service pins. Bill McKinney, Park Maintenance Worker I, Charles Runkle, Park Maintenance Worker I, and Manuel Hernandez, Park Maintenance Worker I, received two year service pins. Employees not present who received two year pins were Brenda Clark, Clerk Typist I, and Ted Taylor, Park Maintenance Worker I. City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE FROM FIRST CLASS SCOUTS: First Class Scouts Robert Deweerd and Joe Vanderwalker of Troop #456 presented a certificate to Recreation and Parks Director Charles Bryant for allowing them to complete four hours of community service to earn their first class award. PRESENTATION OF ARTWORK FOR CITY HALL PERMANENT COLLECTION: Arts and Cultural Commissioner Joyce Ginns presented Mayor Frankiewich with an original oil crayon rubbing done on hand made rice paper which she obtained from a temple in Thailand. Ms. Ginns donated the drawing for the City Hall permanent art collection. With the Council's consent, Mayor Frankiewich took Item #21 out of order. CONTINUATIO~ OF CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON MOBILE HOME PARK PROBLEMS: The City Manager presented a report dated January 22 regarding the Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park, 9080 Bloomfield Avenue, Cypress. He read a letter dated January 26 from the management of the park indicating that management would attempt to resolve each of the resi- dents' items of concern. Mr. Tom Ulmer, attorney representing tenants of the Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park, 401 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, California, reported he felt a settlement would be reached within the next two weeks regarding the rent increase and tenants' lease. He requested a continuance of the Council's support but asked that the Council withhold further action regarding the health and safety problems until the rent settlement is completed. Mr. Ulmer stated he would report back to the Council at the next meeting. Hearing no objections Mayor Frankiewich continued this matter to the next meeting. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by woman Sonju and unanimously carried to approve 12, 1976 minutes as corrected. Council- the January The City Manager transmitted a report to the Council from the Public Works Director dated January 21 regarding the signal timing correction for the signal at Valley View and Orangewood Avenue. The Mayor placed this matter on the agenda as Item #23a. The City Manager also requested an Executive Session for matters of personnel and litigation. Mayor Frankiewich asked for a report for the next meeting regarding the purchase of the Show Stoppers band uniforms by the City of La Palma. Mayor Frankiewich also placed Item #44 on the agenda regarding the use of the Community Center by the Senior Citizens' Group. Councilman Harvey asked if the City would be liable for accidents involving children who ride their skateboards around the City Council Chambers. The City Attorney stated the City would be resDonsible in the event of accidents. The City Manager reported that the staff reports this activity to the Police Department when it occurs. He indicated that the staff would be submitting a report to the Council on the entire issue of self-insurance for the City in about a month. 2 o City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 Councilman Kanel reported that he had received several citizen complaints about the danger of the pond at Willow Park to very young children and he asked if the pond would remain at the park. The Recreation and Park Director reported that the Recreation and Park Commission reviewed a survey at its last meeting regarding water features at parks in several cities and water features were found to be safer than several other types of play equipment. He reported that an insurance investigation firm also surveyed the City's parks for unsafe features and the pond was not mentioned although other play equipment was found to be unsafe. Mr. Bryant reported that the pond meets state requirements and is a water attraction, not a children's wading pool. He added the park is enclosed by a six-foot-high fence and is at least a block away from the nearest tract of homes which would make it difficult for young children to visit alone. Mr. Jim Duncan, 4528 Lemon Circle, Cypress, asked why the water in the pond looked green and slimy. Mr. Bryant explained that there was a problem with the pumping system which the contractor was correcting. Councilman Kanel asked that the staff prepare a report for the next meeting regarding the pond at Willow Park and include the surveys which were presented to the Recreation and Park Commission. 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. The Mayor asked that Item ~10, consideration of adopting a resolution commending Winston R. Updegraff for His Achievements and Dedication to the League of California cities, be removed from the Consent Calendar and discussed in an Executive Session. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to approve Items #4 through #13 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #10. The motion unani- mously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju Item #4: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifica- tions, Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Construction of the Community Development Project; First Year's Program, Bishop Street Improvements and House Sewer Connections on Nelson and Camp, City of Cypress Project #7600-90. Recommendation: That the City Council approve plans and specifications for construction of Project #7600-90, the Community Development Project, first year's street improve- ment program on Bishop Street and house sewer connections on Nelson and Camp Street and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with bids to be opened in the City Clerk's office at 10:00 a.m. on February 26, 1976. Item #5: Consideration of An Alcoholic Beverage License Application for On Sale Beer & Wine, Public Eating Place Sales, Requested by Charles F. Quinette, Pizza Hut, 6471 Ball Road, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. city Council Minutes January 26, 1976 Item #6: Consideration of An Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Off Sale Beer & Wine Sales, Requested by Sumana Chalermchat, Lincoln Market, 5177 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #7: Consideration of An Application for Leave to Present Late Claim for Property Damages and A Proposed Claim for Property Damages Submitted by Ryan K. Hirota, Susie S. Hirota and Albert T. Hirota. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the application for leave to present late claim submitted by Ryan K. Hirota, Susie S. Hirota and Albert T. Hirota and request the City Manager to refer the application to the City's insurance carrier for disposition. Item #8: Consideration of a Claim Submitted by Freeman and Dessie Billingsley. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject claim of Freeman and Dessie Billingsley and request the City Manager to refer this claim to the City's insurance carrier for disposition. Item #9: Consideration of Public Liability Insurance. Recommendation: That the City Council direct the City Manager to reply to Mayor Anthony's communication outlining the City's efforts and expressing a willingness to work in conjunction with the City of Irvine or any other city in the County on this program. Item #ll: Schedule. Consideration of Change in Employees' Holiday Recommendation: That the City Council approve an exchange of holidays for all City and District employees for Lincoln's birthday, February 12, to the day after Thanksgiving 1976. Item #12: Consideration of a Communication from the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Concerning Air Resources Board Rule 20.1 Proposed Changes. Recommendation: That the City Council go on record in opposition to the new rule changes and direct the City Manager to send communications to the Governor and the City's elected legislators expressing this opposition. Item #13: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Commending Terry Kubicka for His Achievements at the United States Figure Skating Championships. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1678 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING TERRY KUBICKA FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE UNITED STATES FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS AND 1976 WINTER OLYMPICS. Mayor Frankiewich read Resolution ~1678 in full for the benefit of Terry's parents who were in the audience. City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried that the Council conduct the Executive Session earlier in the meeting and not conduct it at the end of the agenda. Mayor Frankiewich announced that Items #18, 19 and 43 would be taken out of order since there were persons present to hear these items. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated January 21. Mayor Frankiewich asked that the City Attorney respond to the statements of Mr. Donald Hudson which were presented at the January 12 Council meeting. The City Attorney explained that it was his error in pro- cessing the new Zoning Ordinance #559 which inadvertently repealed Ordinance #543 requiring a vote of the people on certain General Plan amendments. He stated the staff realized the omission and began rectifying the error before it was brought to their attention by several citizens and that he was directed by the City Manager to prepare an ordinance amending the new Zoning Ordinance to reinstate Ordinance #543. The City Attorney apologized for the error and stated it was unintentional. He indicated that the City Council always retains the authority to hold an election on any issue under Elections Code section 4091. Mr. Donald Hudson, 6153 Lawrence Street, Cypress, acknowledged that it probably was an unintentional oversight but he stated it created a credibility problem for those residents who had encountered other difficulties with the initiative petition which attempted to give residents the right to vote on certain zone change matters. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt it was difficult to believe the omission was unintentional and went unnoticed for three months and felt it should have been caught by the staff's, Planning Commission's or City Council's review of the Zoning Ordinance. He felt that along with the City Manager's action on the initiative petition this was another attempt to prohibit residents the right to vote and he felt the error was the City Manager's responsibility. Councilman Lacayo stated for the record that the ultimate responsibility for all governmental action rests with the City Council and not with the staff and that if anyone is derelict in his duties the blame should be placed on the City Council and not on individual staff members. He commended the staff on carrying out their responsibilities and he did not feel the City Manager had been derelict in carrying out any recommendations of the City Council. Councilwoman Sonju did not feel it was proper or that the Council should permit speakers to make personal accusations and slanderous remarks which are not defendable in a public meeting and felt such remarks should be confined to an exe- cutive session. Councilmen Lacayo and Kanel both felt speakers have a right to express any opinion at a Council meeting. City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 Mr. E.A. Dilley, 5132 Canterbury, Cypress, felt that at City Council and Planning Commission meetings in the past the Council had made accusations against speakers from the audience and developers had made derogatory remarks about residents. He agreed with Councilwoman Sonju but felt a policy restricting speech should be applicable to all parties. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows, and approve the first reading of the Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF UTILITY RATE STUDY: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated January 22. He read a letter from Mr. James Sumrow, Area Representative for the Southern California Edison Company, indicating that the Edison Company had made recom- mendations in the past on energy conservation which resulted in savings to the City and would continue to offer its assistance at no obligation to the City. Mr. Sumrow indi- cated he personally reviewed the City's accounts for proper rate application last December and all bills were found to be accurate and in accordance with rates established by the PUC. Mr. James Farrell, Standard Utility Rating Engineers, discussed his proposal to study the City's gas, electric and water usage and make specific recommendations for energy conservation. He stated they would forfeit that portion of their fee which the City does not realize in savings and that their work was guaranteed by a bond. He felt the Edison Company did not have sufficient staff to perform the in depth study which he offered and that the Edison Company could only estimate power losses while they could make a specific analysis and recommendations. Mr. Farrell stated they had contracts with Magic Mountain, several Exxon stations and other high quality clients. Mr. Farrell described the types of recommendations they would make to cut energy consumption. He felt the staff could perform the study but that it did not have the time or expertise. Mr. James Sumrow, Southern California Edison Company, 6692 Beach Boulevard, Buena Park, California, stated the Edison Company's position was as outlined in his letter. He reported Edison offered basically the same services as Standard Utility Rating Engineers and had over 200 persons on its professional staff. Mr. Sumrow reported that Edison had surveyed the City in November, 1974 and the Corporation Yard in November, 1975 and had made recommenda- tions for energy conservation at no charge to the City. 6 o City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 Councilman Lacayo asked if the City could share the recom- mendations made by Standard Utility Rating Engineers with other cities. Mr. Farrell stated their specific recommen- dations for the City of Cypress might not be applicable to other cities. He indicated his firm would be desirous of expanding their contracts with other cities. The survey of the City of Cypress would take approximately four months to complete. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to authorize the initiation of a utility rate analysis by Standard Utility Rating Engineers, that a $5,000 appropriation be made to Account #10418910101 and to direct the City Attorney to draft an agreement between the City and Standard Utility Rating Engineers to provide this service as outlined in the January 9 report, including the Faithful Performance Bond, and that the Mayor be auth- orized to sign and the City Clerk to attest contractual agreements with Standard Utility Rating Engineers for execution of this service. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju CONSIDERATION OF MEDICAL LIABILITY INSURANCE REFORM: Dr. Joseph Siegel, 9582 Margaret Court, Cypress, supported Dr. Waite's letter requesting tort reform. He stated he was a member of United Physicians of California, an organization of physicians which has been meeting weekly to seek solutions to the problem of costly malpractice insurance. Dr. Siegel described pending legislation in this area and he felt the current problem involved the entire area of liability insurance. Dr. Verner Waite, 5243 Vista del Sol, Cypress, stated he has been out of work for four weeks and more interest and pressure by government agencies was needed to pass the necessary legislation. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1679 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONCURRING WITH THE PRESENT EFFORTS BY CALIFORNIA PHYSICIANS TO BRING ABOUT REFORM IN THE LIABILITY INSURANCE INDUSTRY WHICH IS BECOMING AN UNBEARABLE BURDEN TO TAXPAYERS. The motion vote: unanimously carried by the following roll call AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF BANNER POLES~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7646-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 22 outlining costs for the construction of two banner poles which were proposed to be used to advertise community events such as the May Festival and Family Day. Cost for construction and erection of two poles was estimated at $2,500 and the staff recommended their placement on Valley View between Ball Road and Orange Avenue. Mr. James Sumrow, Southern California Edison Company, 6692 Beach, Buena Park, California, stated he contacted State Construction Company which performs work for the Edison Company and received an estimate for the construction and installation of two poles for a total of $1350. The Council continued consideration of this item to later in the meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frankiewich called an Executive Session for matters of personnel and litigation at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 11:05 p.m. with all Councilmen present. The Council received and filed Item #10, consideration of adopting a resolution commending Winston Ro Updegraff for his achievements and dedication to the League of California Cities. CONSIDERATION OF STANTON ANNEXATION: The City Attorney reported that he had been directed by the Council to investigate the basis upon which the City might challenge the action of LAFCO in approving the change in the sphere of influence from the City of Cypress to the City of Stanton and annexation of property located west of Knott and north of Katella. He reported that court action against LAFCO probably would not result in reversal of their action but only in a temporary delay of the annexation. Further evidence could be presented before LAFCO to satisfy the technical deficiency in their proceedings. He estimated court costs at between $2500 and $4500. The City Manager felt the basis for LAFCO's unanimous approval of the annexation was the issue of property rights. He felt LAFCO was sensitive to the fact that the property owners had pursued every alternative available and the property had been subjected to a vote of the people in Cypress. Councilman Kanel did not feel the City should pursue court action since the technical flaw in LAFCO's proceedings could be corrected and because of the high court fees. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor Frankiewich that the City not enter litigation with the Local Agency Formation Commission regarding the Stanton annexation. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju 8 ° City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF BANNER POLES: The City Council asked that the staff present a report for the next meeting regarding features and costs of the banner poles and banners and investigate the proposal made by Mr. Sumrow. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF YOUTH COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report from the Administrative Coordinating Team dated January 20 which transmitted the survey results of junior high and high schools in the area regarding formation of a Youth Commission. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to direct the Mayor and City Attorney to prepare an ordinance, incorporating the recom- mendations in the staff's report to establish the Youth Commission. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY USE PERMIT #3720 - GAY STREET HORSE STABLES: The City Manager transmitted a report dated January 22 regarding the possibility of con- structing a block wall fence on the east side of Carob Street. The City Attorney reported that the deeds for seven proper- ties which back up to Carob Street did not dedicate access rights to the street to the City and therefore the City would be prohibited from cutting off access by constructing the block wall. The Board of Supervisors on January 7 upheld the County Planning Commission's decision to approve the use permit. Supervisor Schmit was directed by the Board to investigate the feasibility of the County constructing the block wall and to report back. The City Manager reported that the County was also studying the possibility of a joint powers agreement with the City for police patrol of Gay Street. He stated he would pursue both issues with Super- visor Schmit. Councilman Harvey reported that there was some opposition by property owners on Gay Street to the joint police patrol proposal. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to direct the City Manager to work with Supervisor Schmit's office in resolving the problems of the wall construction on Carob Street and police patrol and report back to the City Council at the earliest possible date concerning their resolution. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF IDENTIFICATION SIGNS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to continue this item to the next meeting. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LANDSCAPING THE STORM DRAIN EASEMENT FROM GRINDLAY TO MOODY: The City Manager presented reports dated January 21 and December 29 from the Adminis- rative Coordinating Team which indicated a majority of the property owners adjacent to the easement favored the construction of a block wall down the center of the easement. The property owners would be responsible for connecting up their own walls and would gain a strip of land 12 1/2 feet in depth by the width of their lot. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to direct the staff to meet with the property owners to determine whether they are willing to participate in the construction of the longitud- inal block wall in the easement. 9 o City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES: The City Manager presented reports regarding this matter dated January 21 and January 9 which transmitted resolutions to implement the program. Councilman Lacayo objected to there being one exclusive insurance agent to implement the program and felt employees should have a choice. Mr. Dennis MacLain, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress, felt there would be administrative problems if the employees are pre- sented with several insurance plans and that the staff would have to set up a screening committee to screen applicants. He recommended that the agent recommended by the staff be designated to ~mplement the program since he had prepared the groundwork and could probably offer the best plan. Mr. Bert Greenwood, 4706 Orange Avenue, Cypress, recommended that the Council consider the advantages of investment companies over insurance companies. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to continue this matter to the next meeting. The City Manager indicated that the r~commended agent would have a period of 45 days to explain the plan and assist employees and that employees would have the option of selecting an insurance company. He reported that an Employees' Association had made a formal request of staff to find an agent who could assist with implementation of the plan. Councilman Lacayo withdrew his motion. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, and to appoint Mr. Thomas Homrighausen as the exclusive sales agent for the plan for a period not to exceed 45 days: RESOLUTION NO. 1680 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZI~G THE IMPLEMEN- TATION THEREOF. RESOLUTION NO. 56 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION A~D PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHORIZI~G THE IMPLEMEN- TATION THEREOF. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju 10. City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT ON POLICY ON STRIPING RESIDENTIAL STREETS AND POLICY ON PAINTING CURBS RED: The City Manager transmitted a report from the Public Works Director dated January 21 regarding the striping and red zoning policies. The report indicated striping is necessary on arterials and on tract "collector" streets where intersections or street curvatures are involved to separate two directions of traffic. Homeowner requests for striping are usually referred to the Traffic Commission but often staff installs striping if their investigation finds it is warranted. Some red zones are authorized by the California Vehicle Code such as those near fire hydrants and bus stops. Citizen requests for red zones necessary for sight distance are referred to the Traffic Commission and then to the City Council for adoption. The City Manager also presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 21 indicating that the traffic signal controller at Valley View and Orangewood was replaced for corrections by an emergency controller. The emergency controller results in a short amount of left turn time for Valley View traffic and a short amount of through time on Valley View. The Public Works Director reported that repair of the controller is infrequent and replacement controllers are costly. He recommended that motorists use an alternate route of Katella east to Knott, south to Orangewood and west on Orangewood to the residential area. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to receive and file the reports regarding the traffic signal, and residential striping and red zone policies. Mayor Frankiewich noted that it was 11:30 p.m. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to continue with items on the agenda. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to approve the Commercial Warrant Lists for Warrants #40828 through 40941 in the total amount of $413,354.36. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO FRONT YARD SETBACKS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to read by title only and adopt the following Ordinance, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 561 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 10.2-B (4) OF ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RELATING TO FRONT YARD SETBACKS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju 11. City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION FEE: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated January 21 which recommended a revision of the $6.00 girls softball fee to: $10 for one girl; $17.50 for two girls; and $25 for three or more girls. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify the change in fees for Cypress Girls Softball as outlined in the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~(~iN: Non~ CONSIDERATION OF GYMNASTIC PROGRAM FEE: The City Manager transmitted a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated January 21 which recommended a $10 fee for the gym- nastic program. The Director recommended that the District's tumbling classes be a prerequisite for the gymnastic program. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify the fee of $10 for a gymnastic program. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant Lists for Warrants #426 through 430 and #5065 through 5098 in the total amount of $831,546.97. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the following items to the February 9 meeting: Item ~24, Consideration of Proposed Noise Ordinance; Item #25, Consideration of Report from Mayor Frankiewich Concerning Compensation for Sanitation District Directors; Item ~26, Consideration of Bicentennial Committee's Projects; Item #27, Consideration of Resolution Establishing Order of Business for City Council Meetings; Item #28, Consideration of Accepting a for the Purpose of Sponsoring the Tate Mime Group in the City of Cypress; $250 Donation Dance and Item #29, Consideration of an Expenditure for Two Bulletin Boards; 12. City Council Minutes January 26, 1976 Item #30, Consideration of County-wide Paramedic Service Areas; Item ~31, Consideration of Authorization for Appraisal for Right-of-Way on Orange Avenue; Item ~32, Consideration of Report on Apartment Projects Since 1973; Item #33, Consideration of S.B. 1183; Item #34, Consideration of Commissioners' Terms of Office; Item #37, Continuation of Consideration and Review of Priority Listings for Capital Projects - Park Bond Fund Balance; Item #38, Continuation of Consideration of Recreation and Park Commission Meeting Location: Community Center Versus Council Chambers; Item #39, Continuation of Consideration of Revocation of Catering Service Contract; Item #44, Consideration of Use of Community Center by Senior Citizens' Club. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich inquired if anyone wished to address the Council at this time. There was no one who wished to speak. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:55 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR OF T~E CITY OF CYPRESS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 13.