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Minutes 76-02-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD February 9, 1976 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice Frankiewich presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Kanel, Sonju and Frankiewich Councilmen Harvey and Lacayo Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and the following members of the City staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Kanel led the pledge to the flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. Mr. James Duncan, 4528 Lemon Circle, Cypress, thanked two staff members of the Recreation and Park District who studied problems relating to the basketball courts and reflecting pond at Willow Park. Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, stated he opposed the City Council's decision at the last meeting in which they chose not to bring suit against LAFCO in the matter of the Stanton annexation of property located west of Knott and north of Katella. He stated he was aware of the Council's reasoning behind their action. He presented the Council with a memorandum regarding this issue. Mr. Rowen felt LAFCO caused problems for cities by chopping up cities and changing boundaries thereby creating small areas in the county and he felt some agency should take action against LAFCO. Councilman Kanel stated the City Attorney advised the Council of the estimated legal fees for a lawsuit and Councilman Kanel did not feel the expenditure of thousands of dollars in a lawsuit which would probably be contested by LAFCO and the City of Stanton would be in the best interests of the residents of Cypress. Mr. E. A. Dilley, 5132 Canterbury, Cypress, stated he felt the Council should pursue the lawsuit. He compared the estimated $2500 to $4500 legal fees with the $10,000 cost of the election which the City Council held regarding the subject property. Councilman Kanel stated for the record that he was the only dissenting Council member in the action to remove the sub- ject property from provisions of the ordinance requiring the citizens' vote. PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS: Mayor Frankiewich presented the following employees with five year service pins: Sandy Pegueros, Business License/Zoning Inspector, Harry Eshbach, Maintenance Worker II, Julia Fleming, Police Dispatcher, James Scott, Police Agent, and Vernon Haas, Police Officer. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 Employees who were not present who received five year pins were: Anita Oliveira, Clerk Typist, Harold Cooper, Maint- enance Worker II, and Chris Hall, Maintenance Worker I. Mayor Frankiewich introduced Arline Burgmeier, special projects chairwoman of the Cypress Bicentennial Committee. Mrs. Burgmeier reported that there were over 300 entries in the Committee's theme contest and she presented a $25 savings bond to the winner, Mrs. Doris Walker. She announced that Cypress' theme for the Bicentennial year would be "A Salute to the Past; A Challenge to the Future." Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to add items to the agenda. The City Manager reported that Councilman Harvey requested that Item #3 be held over until he is present. He reported that the Anaheim-Garden Grove League of Women Voters re- quested that the Council proclaim February 15, 1976 as "Susan B. Anthony Day" which marks her 156th birthday and also the 50th anniversary of the League of Women Voters. Mayor Frankiewich placed this on the agenda as Item ~22a. The City Manager requested that Item #22, Consideration of Proposed Position Classification Amendments, be removed from the Consent Calendar and continued to the next meeting. He stated that a report regarding the Showstoppers band uniforms was omitted from the agenda and Mayor Frankiewich requested that the report be presented at the next meeting. The City Manager also requested an executive session for personnel matters. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AUTOMOBILE PAR~S, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7576-46: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated February 4 out- lining the three bids received. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council- man Kanel to accept the bid from Original Parts Supply, 13515 Excelsior Drive, Santa Fe Springs, California, as the lowest responsible bid and award them the annual contract in an amount not to exceed $20,000. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Lacayo With the Council's consent, Mayor Frankiewich took Item #37 out of order. CONSIDERATION OF SIX-MONTH ADJUSTMENTS TO 1975-76 BUDGET: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated February 4 and outlined several additions to the budget adjustments. The Finance Director outlined the major program adjustments. The report indicated the overall increase in operating cost is about $65,000, but higher revenues and a larger cash balance from the last fiscal year have offset this increase. The staff projected a General Fund ending cash balance $93,000 higher than what was forecast. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to appropriate and reduce appropriations in the City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 1975-76 budget pursuant to the schedule in the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Lacayo CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON MOBILE HOME PARK PROBLEMS: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated February 5 and reported that he received a response to his letter from the owner of the Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park. Staff recommended that this item be continued to the next meeting. COUNCILMAN HARVEY ARRIVED AT 7:20 P.M. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to continue consideration of the mobile home park problems to the February 23 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PHOTO SUPPLY AND SERVICES, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7576-45: The City Manager transmitted a report from the Finance Director dated February 5 which outlined the two bids received. Councilman Kanel felt that because the percentage discount difference was minimal between the two bids, the contract should be awarded to the firm which is located within the City of Cypress even though it was not the lowest bidder. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to accept the bid from Cypress Photo Art Supplies, 10073 Valley View Street, Cypress, and award them the contract for a one year period with the total contract not to exceed $7,000. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and CONSIDERATION OF NOISE PROBLEM AT WILLOW PARK: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated February 3 which analyzed the noise problem created by the basketball equipment at the multi-purpose court at Willow Park. The Recreation and Park Director and Administrative Aide presented slides which showed activities on the park site all day long on Saturday and Sunday of one weekend. They presented a sound recording which measured the various noises at the park including noise generated by use of the basketball hoops on the concrete court and their impact on the property owned by Mr. Duncan. The Recreation Director reported that the basketball backboard located nearest Mr. Duncan's home was found to be loose and was repaired. Both metal backboards were replaced with wood backboards which reduced noise. The Recreation Director reported on the habits (ages, length of time, number) of users of the courts and described alternatives to abate the noise problem. The staff recommended that this matter be referred to the Recreation and Park Commission for their analysis and rec- ommendation. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 Mr. James Duncan, 4528 Lemon Circle, Cypress, thanked the Recreation staff for their study. He felt that even with replacement of the backboards there was still a noise problem and he recommended that the basketball poles be removed. He felt the court could still be used by skaters, bicyclists or skateboard riders. Mr. Duncan stated his family suffers from the constant banging of the basketballs and he did not wish to sell his home in order to solve the noise problem. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recrea- tion and Park District, transmit this item to the Recreation and Park Commission for their review and recommendation to the City Council. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated the park serves a purpose by keeping children from playing in the street. He felt the problem with the pump at the pond was created when children dammed up the water and the pump burned out and he felt to prevent this problem the pump should be equipped with a safety device. Mr. David Hobart, 4143 Cheshire, Cypress, felt the pond did not present a problem. He asked if the courts could be turned around and suggested that high density trees planted near the court or a baffle connected to the back- boards could alleviate the noise problem. He recommended that an acoustical engineer analyze the problem. 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. Councilwoman Sonju asked that Item #5 be removed. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council- man Kanel to approve Items ~4 through 22a on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #5 and 22. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: }{arvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and Item #4: Consideration of a Resolution from the City of ~a Mirada Regarding Color of Pavement Markings Used for Bike Trails. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #6: Consideration of Arts and Humanities Seminar. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of any Arts and Cultural Commissioner to this seminar and that all necessary and actual expenses be reimbursed. Item #7: Consideration of Assembly Bills 1246 and 2290. Recommendation: Receive and file. City Council Minutes February 9 1976 Item ~8: Consideration of Road Maintenance for Unincorpor- ated Areas Adjacent to City. Recommendation: That the ~ity Council approve this program in concept and request the staff to further study this proposal and submit a comprehensive report to the City Council at a later date. Item #9: Consideration of Weeks vs. City of Oakland. Recommendation: That the City Council join the City of Oakland in connection with its Weeks vs. City of Oakland litigation. Item ~10: Consideration of Community Center Activity. Recommendation: That the City Council refer this matter to the Recreation and Park Commission for comment and recommendation. Item #11: Consideration of a Donation from the Woman's Club of Cypress. Recommendation: That and authorize letters of Cypress. the City Council accept the donation of appreciation to the Woman's Club Item #12: Consideration of Southern California Association of Governments' General Assembly. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize all members of the City Council to attend the annual SCAG General Assembly. Item #13: Consideration of Proclaiming the Month of March as Red Cross Month in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the request of the Orange County Chapter of the American National Red Cross and proclaim the month of March, 1976 as "Red Cross Month" in the City of Cypress. Item #14: Consideration of Acquisition of Parcel, AP #244-451-11, City of Cypress Project #7662-90. Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve the agreement between the City and the County of Orange for purchase by the City of AP#244-451-11, (2) adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows; and (3) authorize a budgeted transfer to the General Operating Fund and appropriate $600 from the Fund Balance of the General Operating Fund to Account #10.4176.655.46~ RESOLUTION NO. 1681 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN TAX DEEDED PROPERTY. Item #15~ Consideration of Authorization of Street Names to be Changed. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1682 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING THE NAME OF A CERTAIN STREET TO BE CHANGED WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 Item #16: Consideration of Request for Extension of Time to Complete Public Improvements, Tract #8126, S & S Con- struction Company, North of Orange, South of Stanton Storm Channel, from Holder Street to Knott Street. Recommendation: That the City Council approve a one-year extension of time for the subdivision agreement for the construction of improvements within Tract #8126 and that an amendment be added to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement incorporating the extension and the conditions listed in the attached report. Item #17: Consideration of Letters of Commendation to Public Safety Officers in Connection with an Emergency Medical Aid Response. Recommendation: That the City Council direct letters to the individuals involved as outlined commending their quick response and use of life saving techniques in this emergency. Item #18: Consideration of a Resolution Ordering the Canvassing of the General Municipal Election to be Held on March 2, 1976. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1683 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 2ND DAY OF MARCH, 1976, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Item #19: Consideration of Amendments to the Personnel Rules and Regulations for City of Cypress and Cypress Recreation and Park District Employees. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following ~solutions by title only, titles as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1684 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1635, RULES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTERS 5, 8 AND 9, CONCERNING STANDBY STATUS, RELATED LEAVE CHARGEABLE TO SICK LEAVE AND VACATION ACCRUAL FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS° RESOLUTION NO. 57 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESSt EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS~ AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 52, RULES AND REGULA- TIONSr CONCERNING RELATED LEAVE CHARGEABLE TO SICK LEAVE FOR RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 Item ~20: Consideration of Adoption of a Salary Resolution Establishing Salaries for City Management Employees. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1685 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. Item #21: Consideration of Adoption of a Salary Resolution Establishing Salaries for Cypress Recreation and Park District Management Employees. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 58 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESSv EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL. Item #22a: Consideration of Proclaiming February 15, 1976 as Susan Bo Anthony Day in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the request of the Anaheim-Garden Grove League of Women Voters and proclaim February 15, 1976 as "Susan B. Anthony Day" in the City of Cypress. In regard to Item #5, Consideration of a Resolution from the City of Garden Grove Recommending that SCAG Refrain from Competing for State and Federal Grants, Councilwoman Sonju requested further information on this item. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to continue Item 95 to the next meeting. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF IDENTIFICATION SIGNS: The City Manager presented reports from the Administrative Coordinating Team dated December 29, 1975 and February 5 which described design and costs of identification sign proposals. The Public Works Director presented slides showing various types of city identification signs through- out southern California and five sketches of proposed signs for the City of Cypress. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, recommended that the identification signs be designed to bend if struck by a vehicle. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to refer this item to the Arts and Cultural Commission for their review and recommenda- tion. 7 o City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 RECESS: Mayor Frankiewich declared a recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Councilman Lacayo. In regard to the LAFC© i~sue and proposed annexation of property to the City of ~tanton, Councilman Kanel asked for a clarification of the amount of legal fees involved in a lawsuit against LAFCOI The City Attorney rep©rt~d that the $2500 to $4500 cost represented only the in~ ~ a] fees necessary for a remand of LAFCO's decision and w~>uld not cover any appeal action. He felt the City could ~nti¢ ipate that LAFCO or the City of Stanton would inter',~%~ i~ ~he suit and there was the possibility the City of Cv~,~,,s~ would be unsuccessful regarding LAFCO's proced~ral technicality and in getting a reversal of their action. He felt total legal costs would be thousands of dollars ~v~ his estimate. Councilman Kanel stated t~at he wanted to clarify that more than the initial fee!~ were involved and that was the reason he opt~ose~ ~endJnq thousands of dollars in legal fees on behalf o~ t!]~ City in a suit which might be lost by the City. CONSIDERATION OF RENTAL ©F ~ROPERTY ON CERRITOS AVENUE~ PROJECT #7668-90: The City ~anager summarized a report from the Public Works D~¥~ct~r dated February 5 regarding a request by the owner o~ property located a~jacent to Baroldi/Sycamore Park to lethe a narrow strip of City property adjacent to h~s own. Ne proposed to develop a recreational vehicle stor,~ ¥~rd on both properties as a temporary use for a ~>er io<~ of five years. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the rental of the City owned property as described in the staff report and instruct the City Att©]'ney to draft a lease agreement incor- porating conditions for rental with the finding that the property is surplus to the present needs of the City and is not capable of bei~/g used directly for recreational purposes and subject to the condition that the agreement is null and void if the ~ro]~erty is sold. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF BANNER POLES, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7646-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated February 4 regarding costs for two banner sign proposals. The estimate from State Construction Company for two poles furnished and installed was $5,000 and a second estimate from a banner company wa? $4,680. Councilman Harvey felt the placement of the poles on Valley View would ruin the aesthetics of the street since they were proposed near the new high school, shopping center and in the landscaped median island. Councilman Kanel questioned if Valley View was the proper location since it is extremely wide and carries heavy traffic. He suggested that the Chamber of Commerce consider placing smaller s~gns at strate- gic locations around the City to advertise events and he felt banner signs were outdated. Councilwoman Sonju supported Councilman Kanel's suggestion for smaller signs placed through- out the City. She felt the high cost of the banner signs would prevent their use by community organizations. 8 o City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to receive and file this matter. The Council asked that the City Manager notify the Chamber of Commerce of their action and their suggestion for placing smaller signs around the City and using removable signs in permanent frames. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the January 26 minutes. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED NOISE ORDINANCE: The City Manager presented reports dated February 5 and January 16 regarding the proposed noise ordinance which will implement the Noise Element of the General Plan by establishing noise level regulations. Enforcement will be by the Orange County Health Officer. Hearing no objections, Mayor Frankiewich ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING ARTICLE VII TO CHAPTER 13 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAID CITY. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT FROM MAYOR FRANK- IEWICH CONCERNING COMPENSATION FOR SANITATION DISTRICT DIRECTORS: The City Manager presented reports regarding this matter dated January 21 and February 5. Mayor Frankiewich described the proposal to compensate Directors $50 per meeting for meetings other than regularly scheduled Board meetings. She indicated she was opposed to the proposal. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to vote on this matter at the February 11 Sanitation District meeting. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE'S PROJECTS: The City Manager presented reports regarding this matter dated February 5 and January 22. Mayor Frank- iewich described the following three projects: the Family Day celebration to be held May 8 in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce May Festival, entering a float in the May Festival Parade, and a hot air balloon race to be held May 9. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to approve an appropriation of $500 to Account #10.4189.117.02 for the hot air balloon race and that the Council immediately challenge other cities to 9 o City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 participate in the race. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to authorize the Cypress Bicentennial Committee to sponsor a Cypress Family Day celebration in conjunction with the Cypress May Festival Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to authorize the Cypress Bicentennial Committee to enter a float in the Cypress May Festival Parade with costs not to exceed $300 for materials. The motion unani- mously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS: The City Manager presented reports regarding this matter dated February 5 and January 22 and outlined the agenda changes in format. with the Council's consent, Mayor Frankiewich ordered the following Resolution read by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1686 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 1264 AND ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to adopt Resolution No. 1686. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTING A $250 DONATION TO SPONSOR THE TATE DANCE AND MIME GROUP IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented reports regarding this item dated February 5 and January 22. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to approve the recommendation of the Arts and Cultural Commission and accept the donation of $250 from Mr. Freeman Johnson and authorize an expenditure of $250 from the Commission budget for matching funds for the purpose of sponsoring the Tate Dance and Mime Group in the City of Cypress. The motion unanimously carried by the 10. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 following roll AYES: NOES: ABSENT: call vote: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich None Lacayo Sonju and AN EXPENDITURE FOR TWO BULLETIN BOARDS: The City Manager presented reports re- garding this item dated February 5 and January 22. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this item to the February 23 meeting° CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COUNTY-WIDE PARAMEDIC SERVICE AREAS: The City Manager presented a report dated February 5 indicating that County fire chiefs are studying the proposal of Supervisor Schmit for county-wide paramedic service areas. The City Manager supported the suggestion of Chief Downs of the Orange County Fire Warden's Office to support the plan in concept until the economic and service impacts of the proposal are determined. It was moved by Councilman Harveyw seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to direct the City Manager to notify Supervisor Schmit that the City Council supports the concept of a County-wide paramedic service area with the understanding that support of a specific plan will be withheld until the total impact is determined, both from an economic and service level standpoint. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR APPRAISAL OF RIGHT OF WAY ON ORANGE AVENUE: The City Manager presented a report dated February 5 and a report from the Public Works Director dated January 22 which requested authorization to obtain an appraisal of properties on the south side of Orange Avenue between Walker and Graham. The south side of Orange lacks ultimate width improvements and creates a hazardous situation due to the lack of sight distance for Graham Street traffic entering west-bound on Orange. The staff indicated that Graham carries considerable traffic from the Community Center and athletic fields at Oak Knoll Park. The Public Works Director reported that severance damage might be involved on the corner lot and could be more expensive than acquisition of the property itself. He felt installation of sidewalk on the south side of Orange would also benefit children walking to Cypress High School. The staff reported there were two accidents at the Graham/ Orange intersection. The staff indicated there were suffi- cient funds in the budget for the appraisal. Councilwoman Sonju recommended that the appraisal be post- poned until the Council sets priorities on street projects for the next budget. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the Engineering Division to obtain an appraisal of the cost of acquisition of street right of way on the south side of Orange Avenue between Walker Street and Graham Street. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Kanel and Frankiewich 11. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON APARTMENT PROJECTS SINCE 1973: The City Manager presented a report dated February 5 and a report from the Planning Director dated January 22 describing apartment projects which have been constructed since adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance in January 1973. Councilman Harvey reported that it was brought to his attention by developers that some ordinance requirements, specifically those relating to apartment area and density, make it economically unfeasible to develop in the City of Cypress. He noted that there has not been full utilization in development of property designated for high density in Cypress and that the trend is towards multiple-family housing because of the high cost of land. He recommended that the Council review the standards to determine if they are prohibiting multiple-family development in light of current market conditions and he felt that if the intent is to discourage multiple-family development then the zoning of those properties should be changed to a more practical designation. The Council felt a comparison should be made of the Zoning Ordinances and building activity of Cypress and other Orange County cities and a survey taken of properties designated as multiple-family residential within Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, Sonju and unanimously carried to the second meeting in March. seconded by Councilwoman table this matter until CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF S.B. 1183: The City Manager presented reports dated January 22 and February 5 regarding SB 1183 which proposes to limit admission tax on race tracks to 40 cents. He reported that the hearing before the Assembly Committee on Government Organization scheduled for February 10 was postponed to a later date. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried that, in the event the committee approves the bill, the City Manager be authorized to trans- mit letters of opposition to the Orange County Assemblymen and to request support and coordinate this activity with other race track cities in the state. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSIONERS' TERMS OF OFFICE: The City Manager presented reports regarding this item dated January 22 and February 5. Mayor Frankiewich suggested that the four year term be changed to a six year term, based on discussions with the Commission chairmen and vice-chairmen during the personnel session. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to refer this matter to all City commissions for their review and recommendation on the terms of office and request a staff report for the see0nd meeting in March. CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDED ROLE OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY: The City Manager presented a report dated February 5 regarding the proposal by ICC to become a mini-COG, the Transportation Planning Agency for Orange County, and possibly the Waste Water Management Planning Agency for Orange County. The City Manager transmitted a committee report from the Orange County City Managers' Association evaluating alterna- tives of the proposal. 12. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 Councilwoman Sonju stated her concerns with the proposal were that it would create another bureaucracy which would continually grow and need further funds and staffing, that the availability of Federal grants should not be considered free money, it was questionable whether Council representatives could participate meaningfully on another council because of their work schedules and she did not feel the existence of both agenciesv SCAG and ICCv was necessary in the area. Councilman Harvey felt the request for expansion of duties and increase in dues was not justified because of the apparent lack of support from county cities and he felt the ICC was ineffective. He stated the proposed duties went beyond the original concept of ICC. Councilman Kanel stated that SCAG expressed a willingness to work with ICC as the Transportation and Waste Water Management Planning Agencies and he felt the restructuring of both agencies would result in more powerful representation for the County. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the next meeting. Councilwoman Sonju requested a list of outstanding accomplishments of the ICC since its organiza- tion. CONSIDERATION OF A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT FOR PORTIONS OF THE FACILITIES AT 9471 WALKER STREET: The City Manager pre- sented a report dated February 5 which indicated the five year lease expires April 15, 1976 and the Water District is requesting a new lease. The City Manager recommended that if the lease is renewed,a year-to-year rental be charged based on the actual value and maintenance costs. He reported that the Chamber of Commerce had no objections to the Water District lease but that it wished the District's sign removed from the building. It was woman April. moved by Councilman Kanel and Sonju to continue this item to seconded by Council- the first meeting in Councilman Harvey recommended that the Council take action at this time. He felt the District's remarks regarding the terms of the lease were contrary to the intent of the original contract and he supported the City Manager's interpretation of the terms of the contract. A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this item to the next meeting and request a report regarding the actual rental value and maintenance costs of the building at 9471 Walker Street. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated February 5 from the Administrative Coordinating Team which transmitted the proposed ordinance establishing the Youth Commission. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor Frank- iewich and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING ARTICLE IX TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION. 13. city Council Minutes February 9, 1976 It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS #40942 - 41085: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Com- mercial Warrant List for Warrants ~40942 through 41085 in the total amount of $1,760,251.36. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE RE: CERTAIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: Hearing no objections, Mayor Frankiewich ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 562 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. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to adopt Ordinance No. 562. The motion unani- mously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and Mayor Frankiewich noted that it was 11:30 and that the Council is required to adjourn. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor Frankiewich to adjourn no later than 12:00 p.m. A substitute motion was made by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adjourn at 12:15 a.m. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Kanel NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Sonju and Frankiewich ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Mayor Frankiewich moved to adjourn at 12:05 a.m. The motion died for lack of a second. It was moved by Councilman Kanel Harvey to adjourn at 12:14 a.m. following roll call vote: and seconded by Councilman The motion carried by the AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Kanel and Frankiewich 14. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 In regard to a letter to the Council from resident Donald Kennedy, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to direct the City Manager to send a communication to Mr. Kennedy clari- fying the facts of the matter. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, asked for further clarification regarding Ordinance No. 562 which was omitted from the Zoning Ordinance, No. 559. He asked if special working copies of the zoning ordinance were made up for Planning Commission consideration or if they used old copies of the ordinance which did not contain the pro- visions requiring a vote on certain General Plan amendments. The Planning Director explained that the Planning Commission used special working copies in their consideration of the Zoning Ordinance which did not contain the provision for an election on amendments. He stated he did not realize that Ordinance No. 562 was previously adopted as an amend- ment to the Zoning Ordinance. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION AND REVIEW OF PRIORITY LISTINGS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS - PARK BOND FUND BALANCE: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter from the Administrative Coordinating Team dated February 5. Hearing no objections, Mayor Frankiewich continued this item to the next meeting. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RECREATION AND PARK COM- MISSION MEETING LOCATION: COMMUNITY CENTER VS. COUNCIL CHAMBERS: The City Manager presented reports regarding this matter dated February 5 and December 29, 1975 which indicated a majority of the Recreation and Park Commission wished to continue meeting in the Community Center. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recrea- tion and Park District, determine that the Recreation and Park Commission should continue holding its monthly meetings in the Cypress Community Center. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REVOCATION OF THE CATERING SERVICE CONTRACT: The City Manager presented reports regarding this matter dated February 5 and January 7. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council- man Kanel to receive and file the matter. A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, confirm the revocation action of a contract with Affairs Unlimited, taken by the Director of Recreation and Parks, and adopt the recommendation from the Recreation and Park Commission to allow organizations to utilize any caterer of their choice who will be required to operate under the rules and regulations established by the District staff. CONSIDERATION OF REFLECTING POND AT WILLOW PARK: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and park Director dated February 3 which indicated that the reflecting pond is a popular attraction at the Park. The District personnel have been directed to begin a regular maintenance program for the pond based on the heavy use by visitors. 15. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 Councilman Harvey stated he was aware of complaints about the lack of traditional play equipment at City parks. The Recreation and Park Director reported that the wrong swings were delivered to Willow Park and an exchange was already made. He reported that he responded to the citizen's letter regarding the play equipment at Willow Park. Councilman Kanel stated he was concerned about the pond and possible problems because he was aware parents were concerned about small children near the pond. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, Frankiewich and unanimously carried the report. seconded by Mayor to receive and file CONSIDERATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCES ON RECREATION AND PARK FACILITIES: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated February 4 recommending that this matter be continued to allow staff to clarify several legal ramifications regarding the matter. Hearing no objections, Mayor Frankiewich continued this item. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #5099 through 5152 and 431 through 438 in the total amount of $987,241.56. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo Sonju and Councilman Harvey reported that he was aware of recent activity in Washington regarding the possibility of an Executive Order being issued to open the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station for general aviation use. He recom- mended that the Council transmit a letter to President Ford outlining its past position and opposing such action. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to place this matter on the agenda as Item 051 and direct the staff to immediately inform President Ford, the two California senators and California congressional representatives that the City Council has previously opposed commercial aviation and large jets at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and opposes any current plans to allow general aviation at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station because of the detriment to surrounding cities which are in a highly urbanized area and the envir- onmental factors which are involved, to request that the City Council be informed of the actions under consideration for general aviation usage, and to transmit the Council's action to the Orange County Board of Supervisors. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to address the Council at this time. There was no one who wished to speak. 16. City Council Minutes February 9, 1976 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frankiewich called an Executive Session at 11:50 p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 12:14 a.m. with all Councilmen present except Councilman Lacayo. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:14 a.m. to Monday, February 23, 1976 at 5:30 p.m. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: __ Y~,/' ~J~. CITY'CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 17.