Minutes 72-01-24MINUTES OF A REGULARMEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 24, 1972
The regular meeting ofthe Cypress City Council was called to orderat
4:11 pomo, on Monday, January 24, 1972, in the Cypress City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Robert Harvey
presiding~
PRESENT: Councilmen Kanel, Roberrs and Harvey
ABSENT: Councilmen Kanodeand Lacayo
Also present were CityManager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James
E, Erickaon, and the following members of the City Staff: Grissom and Bryant;
COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 4:14 P.Mo, AND TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUMo
At this time, the City Manager introduced Mr. C, Ray Woods, 15300 Ventura
Blvdo, Sherman Oaks, California, Who is currently under contract with the City
for his computer services with respect to the City's financial matters. A
discussion was held relative to certaia problems which have been encountered
with the computer system, including a delay in the City's receiving its financial
reports, and several errors which were discovered in employee paychecks°
Xt was moved by Councilman Lacayo, secondedby Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to place this matter on the agenda for consideration at this time~
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, the City Attorney indicated
that this matter would be an appropriate matter to discuss in an Executive Session
of the City Council° In response to a further inquiry from Councilman Roberrs,
the Finance Director indicated that out of a total of 115 employee payroll checks,
15 checks required an adJustment~ Councilman Roberrs then stated that he felt
that the errors were cause for grave concern on the part of the City Council°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to go into
an Executive Session at 4:42 p°mo, in order to discuss the computer service with Mr,
Woods, Following considerable discussion as to whether or not the Council would
consider this matter in an Executive Session, Councilmen Roberrs and Lacayo with-
drew their motion.
Councilman Lacayo then proceeded with asking various questions of Mr. Woods
concerning his computer operation° Discussed was the need for written documentation
on the system, the type of equipment being used, the back-up system, checks and
balances included in the system to insure accuracy, and the file retention system°
Following the question and answer period, Councilman Lacayo indicated that his
main objection was the manner in which this particular service was brought before
the City Council, as the Finance Director had not been consulted and therefore
did not have an opportunity to evaluate the system° He added, that his concern
is for the City, and that he is not at all questioning the integrity of the
system°
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to request
the Staff, primarily, the Finance Director, to survey other data processing
systems available to municipalities, with a report to be brought back to the City
Council, along with exhibits or presentation packets and fee schedules of the various
businesses; and further, that an evaluation be made concerning the payroll system,
taking into consideration services which may be offered by a bank°
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It was moved by Councilman Kanal and secondedby Mayor Harvey to table the
consideration of this matter until after Item No. 19 on the agenda, in order that
all Councilmen might be present.
Following a brief discussion, Councilman Kanel and Mayor Harvey withdrew their
motion°
Councilman Roberrs and Councilman Lacayo withdrew their original motion.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
carried to consider this matter as Item No. 20 on the agenda.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried, with an abstaining vote by Councilman Robarts as he had not been present,
to approve the Minutes of November 6, 1971, aa presented°
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried, with an abstaining vote by Councilman Kanel as he had not been present,
to approve the Minutes of November 20, 1971, as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of January 10, 1972, as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of January 15, 1972, as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda for consideration at this time, the consideration
of instructing the City Manager to attend all Planning Commission meetings
until such time as a permanent Secretaryto the Planning Commission has been appointed
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to direct the
City Manager to attend all meetings of the Cypress Planning Commission until such
time as a permanent Secretary to the Commission has been appointed. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
Kenode
RECESS:
it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded byCouncilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to recess at 6:00 p0m. to 7:30 p°m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:35 p.m., in
the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Pro-Tom John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Kanode, Lacayo, Koberts and Kanel
ABSENT: Mayor Harvey
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James E.
Ericks,n, and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Schatzeder, Savord,
Grissom and Bryant°
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro-Tem Kanel led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance°
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PRESENTATION OF AWARDSTO'CYPRESS'SCHOOL DISTRICT POSTER WINNERS FOR DENTAL HEALTH
WEEK: At this time, Mayor Pro-Tom Kanel announced the names of the students who
submitted the winning "Dental Health Week" posters, and presented them with awards
honoring their accomplishments~
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF.CON~RAC~'FORCIKCULARDRIVE FOR BAROLDI/SYCAMORE PARK~
CYPRESS CULTURALARTSASSOCIATION'BLDG~,PROJECT#7221-90: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 24, 1972, which
cutlined the bids received for the construction of the Baroldi Park circular drive°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Fansde that the
City Council determine that Sandoval Paving Company, 19301 Bloomfield Avenue, Artesia,
California, submitted the lowest and best responsible bid, and to award a contract
for the ~onstruction of a circular drive for Baroldi Park Project #7221-90, per
their proposal dated 3anuary 24, 1972, in the amount of $2980~00o The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENI: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel
None
Harvey
It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to
appropriate$2980,00 from the General Fund for Project ~7221-90, The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Fanode,.Lacayo, Roberts and Fanel
None
Harvey
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mrs Gray Farley, 5803 Holmby Court, Cypress, addressed the City Council in
~eference to a dairy which is located on the corner of Valley View Street and
Ball Road~
Following a discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Roberrs and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda for consideration
at this time~
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously
carried ~o direct the City Manager to contact the owner of the dairy located at
Valley View Street and Ball Road, in order that he might clean the property, and
to contacu the Orange County Health Department for a determination as to whether
or not a health problem is involved; and further, to contact the Fly Abatement
Board, and that a report concerning this matter be brought to the City Council
at its next regular meeting. Included in the motion, was that the City Attorney
be directed to review the statutes pertaining to a Public Nuisance which would
apply tc this matter~
CONSENT CALENDAR= The Mayor Pro-Tom announced that all matters listed under
"Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the City Council to be routine and
will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendation contained in the
Administrative Report concerning the matter.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously
carried to approve Items 3 through 5 on the Consent Calendar~
Item Noo 3: Consideration of a request to proclaim February 6-12, 1972 as
"Children's Dental Health Week" in the City of Cypress°
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim February 6-12, 1972
as "Children's Dental Health Week,"
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Item Noo 4: Consideration of receipt of Orange County MosqUito Abatement District
Minutes of the meeting held December 16, 1971o
Recommendation= That the City Council receive and file these minutes.
Item Noo 5: Consideration of adoption of Resolution of Commendation for Terry
Kubfcka for winning the U.So Nationel Figure Skating Championships
Recommendation~ That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1229
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MRo TERRY KUBICKA FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AT THE
U~So FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS IN JANUARY, 1972, JR.
MEN'S DIVISION°
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to continue the consideration of Item N0. 6 on the ageodd to 8:45 pomo, in
order that all Councilmen would bepresent~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman KAnode and unanimously
carried to consider Item No. 8 on the ageodd at this time.
CONSIDERAT.ION AND DISCUSSIONOF. AREqUEST BY THE CITY OF LA PALMAFORPARTICIPATION
BY THE CITY 0FCYPRESSINTHE'COMPLETION'0FELRANCH0'VERDE'PARK: At the request
of the Recreation and Park District Director, it was moved by Councilman
Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode, and unanimously carried to continue
the consideration of this item to the City Council meeting scheduled to be
held on February 14, 19Y2o
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL 0FCOMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO o 1232
THROUGH 1258 (RECREATIONANDPARK'DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilman kenode
and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the Commercial Warrant List for
Warrants No o 1232 through 1258 in the total amount of $15,082~76~ The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Kanode, Lacayo, Robarts and Kanel
None
Harvey
CONSIDERATION OF OFFERFORRENTALOFAPORTION OFTHECORPORATION YARD PROPERTY:
Because the Larwin Company had requested withdrawal of an agreement to rent
a portion of the City's Corporation Yard property, it was moved by Councilman
Fanode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to receive and
file the report from the Public Works Director, dated January 19, 1972, concerning
the matter°
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK BOND ISSUE: The City Manager
presented a report dated January 19, 1972, which advised that as requested by
the City Council at the adjourned regular meeting of January 17, 1972, the City
Manager has scheduled additional meetings with the Superintendent of the Cypress
Elementary School District°
Following a discussion concerning the information obtained as a reault of a
meeting with the Superintendent of the Cypress Elementary School District, it was
moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried
to discuss this matter further at a Joint meeting with the Cypress Recreation and
Park Commission, to be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 14, 1972o
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CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS--LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK:
The City Manager presenteda report dated January 20, 1972, which indicated
that the Los Alamitos Race Track officials have made application for building
permits to expand the race track facility to allow for night harness racing,
and that the Zoning Ordinance would require the dedication and streetimprove-
ments prior to the issuance of building permits° The report advised that the
City does have a code provision which allows for a waiver of these conditions,
and the City Attorney has been requested to prepare an agreement which would
require the immediate dedication of the full right of way width on the south
side of Cerritos Avenue, but would defer the installation of improvements~
MAYOR HARVEY ARRIVED AT 8:45 LMo, AND TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUMo
RECESS:
Mayor Harvey declared a recess at 8:50 pom. The meeting was called back to order
at 8:55 pomp, with all Councilmen present°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Fanode, for the
purpose of discussion, that the City require the immediate dedication of a 20'
strip along the south side of Cerritos Avenue adJ scent to the race trackand golf
.course facilities, with an agreement not to remove the trees or otherwise improve
the street for a period of seven years, or earlier, if mutually agreed upon by
both parties; or, as an alternative, to accept the dedication at the end of seven
yeats, cr earlier, if mutually agreed upon by both parties. Included in the motion
was that the building permits not be issued until an agreement has been executed°
Councilman Fanode then withdrew his second to the motion°
Fellowin~ further discussion concerning the maintenance of the row of trees along
the 20' strip to be dedicated, Councilman Kenode again seconded the motion°
The mot!on was unanimously carried by the following roll call
AYES;
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Fanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FORTHE'REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 20, 1972, which indicated
that Section 22003 of the State Elections Code authorizes the City Council to
request the Board of Supervisors to permit the Registrar of Voters to essist in
~he General Municipal Election by providing names and addresses of registered
voters on the polling place inserts furnished by the City, and to insert the
polling place insert and sample ballots into envelopes provided by the City~
It was moved by Councilmen Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO~ 1230
A RESOLUTION OP THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY
TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO TME CITY OF CYPRESS,
RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON APRIL 11, 1972.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Fanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
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PUBLIC HEARING RE.|CONSIDERATtON,~OF 'EXTENDING:AN~URGENCY ORDINANCE REGARDING
BUILDING LINESANDSETBACK'LINES,'ON'MAJOR~'PRIMARY'AN~:SECONDAR. Yr~IGHWAYS: The
MayOr announced this was thetime. and place for the Public Hearing to consider
the extension of an Urgency 0rdinance amending Section 119o2D of Part 19 of
Ordinance No, 90, the Zoning Ordinance, regarding building lines and setback
lines on major. primary and secondary highways, for the period of one year,
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present
its report~
The City Manager reviewed a report dated January 19, 1972, ~nich indicated that
the affidavits of publication and posting of the Public Hearing notice are on
file in the office of the City Clerk, and no communications have been received
in reference to this matter.
There being nc one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the adoption of
the Urgency Ordinance, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
I~ was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded by Councilman NAn,de and unanimously
carried tc read the following OrdinanCe by title only, Title of the Ordinance is
aa follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 473
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 119o2D OF PART 19 OF ORDINANCE
NO, 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
REGARDING BUILDING LINES AND SETBACK LINES ON MAJOR,
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY HIGHWAYS,
It was moved by Councilman Ken.de and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
Ordinance No, 473° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
NAnel, Fan,de, Lacayo, Robarts and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION 0FA REPORTFROMTHE:STAFF'REGARDINGTHEORANGE COUNTY ROUSING
AUTRORITY: The City Attorney presented & report dated January 24, f'972, which
outlined the powers that the Orange County Housing Authority would have in the
City of Cypress if the City were to participate in the Orange County Housing
Authority~
It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilman Nan. de to notify
the Orange County Board of Supervisors.that the City of Cypress does not
wish to participate in the Orange County Housing Authority at the present time.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fan,de, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
It was moved by Councilman NAnel, seconded by Councilman Robarts and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda as Item No. 16 (a), the consideration of a request
for the use of the City Council Chambers for the purpose of holding a political
caucus°
CONSIDERATION OF CALLING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL i11 1972:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 20, 1972 attached to which is
a copy of a Resolution calling for the General Municipal Election on April 11, 1972,
which will be held to fill two City Council positions,
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It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt
the following Resolution by title onlyo
It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by CoUncilman Lacayo teamend
the Resolution to allow the polls to remain open until 8:00 p,mo The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
KAnel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
Title cf the Resolution is as follows:
RESOLUTION NOo 1231
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONTO BE ~LD IN SAID CITY ON
TUESDAY, T~E llTH DAY OF APRIL, 1972, FOR THE ELECTION
OF CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE
PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RELATING TO GENERAL LAW CITIES.
The motion to adopt Resolution Nee 1231 was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEESALARIESANDEENEFITS: Because it was decided to
consider this matter in an ExeCutive Session, it was moved by Councilman Kanode,
seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to continue the consideration
of this item to the end of the agendao
CONSIDERATIONOF APPROVAL OFCOMMERCIAL'WARRANTLISTFORWARRANTS NO~ 28390 THROUGH
28495: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to
approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants Nee 28390 through 28495 in the
total amount of $148,354o10o The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Henode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUESTTO USE T~ CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FJ)~DINGA'POLITICALCAUCUS: The City Manager indicated that the City has received
a request from Congressman Hanna's office, for the use of the Council Chambers
on February 12, 1972 to hold a caucus for the Senator Muskie presidential nomination°
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the
request for the use of the City Council Chambers to hold a political caucus on
February 12~ 1972~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Hanel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE DECREASING THE STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN AREAS: It
was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried to read the following Ordinance by title onlyo Title of the Ordinance
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is as follows:
ORDINANCE N0. 474
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING SECTION 16-68 OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AND ADDING SECTION 16-86 TO
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, FOR DECREAS-
ING THE STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN AREAS°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kenode to adopt
Ordinance No0 4740 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayc, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE'ESTABLISHING'AN~ARTSAND CULTURAL'COMMISSION: It
was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously
carried to read the following Ordinance by title only~ Title of the Ordinance
is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 475
AN ORDINANCE OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADDING ARTICLE VII TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
HEREBY ESTABLISHING AN ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION.
It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Fanel to adopt
Ordinance Noo ~75~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5,COUNCILMEN-~
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanads, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE~'ZONECHANGE'NO~Z~207: It was moved by Councilman
Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously carried t0 read the following
Ordinance by title onlyo Title of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE N0~ 476
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NOo 90 B~ CHANGING THE
ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-1 (SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE TO P-D (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT)
ZONE KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-207.
It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
Ordinance Noo 476o The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOESc 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF FINANCIAL CONSULTANT SERVICES(Continued): The City Manager
reviewed what had transpired during the afternoon session of the City Council
relative to this matter°
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to direct
the City Staff to survey other data processing systems available to municipalities,
with a report to be brought back to the City Council, along with exhibits or
presentation packets and fee schedules of the various businesses; and further,
that an evaluation be made concerning the City's payroll system, taking into
consideration the services which may be offered by a bank°
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It was moved by Mayor Harvey and seconded by Councilman Fanode to amend the motion
to include that Councilman Lacayoprovide the City Manager with pertinent questions
which he would like to have answered concerning this matter, and that Councilman
Lacayo also outline a program which he would like the City Manager to pursue°
Following discussion regarding-the amendment to the motion, Councilman Hanel
stated, for the record, that he does not feel that anyone, by a motion, should
be forced to do something they do not want to; however, he would be voting in
favor of the motion since Councilman Lacayo had indicated that he would be
willing to work with the Staff on this matter°
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Henode, Lacayo and Harvey
Roberrs
None
Councilman Roberrs stated .for ~he record, that he was opposed to the amendment to
the motion based upon!the fast that he does not think that it is appropriate, by
motion of the Council, to require one-of its individuals in his professional area,
to make a contribution of that nature. He added, that he agreed with the intent
of all of the Councilmen; however, did not feel that the motion was appropriate°
For the record, Councilman Lacayo indicated that he was only offering his assistance
out of his own accord, and not because of the motion. He further indicated that
he appreciated Councilman Roberrs' comments and that he agreed with him; however,
felt that this was a case where he totally agreed to give any assistance which
he could, and not prejudice anyone'e position on the findings, etc.
Mayor Harvey added for the record, that his intent, with respect to the amendment
to the motion, was to make certain that the Staff had the proper direction as to
~nich way to go toobrain the information necessary to complete the study° He stated
that at the afternoon session ef the City Council, it was indicated by the Finance
Director that it might take six weeks to complete the study, and that the City
Manager had indicated that he felt that it would take considerably longer° Mayor
Harvey then stated that it was his concern that without the right direction~ the
Staff could come back with information with which a decision could not be made°
The main motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications presented at this time°
It was moved by Councilman Henode, seconded by Councilman Robarts and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda at this time, the consideration of authorizing
a representative from the City to attend theInstitute of Labor Relations which will
be held in San Diego, February 2-4, 1972,
It was moved by Councilman tanode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to authorize
one representative, either from the City Council or the City Staff, to attend the
Labor Relations Institute to be held on February 2-4, 1972, and to authorize the
reimbursement of all actual and necessary expenditures° The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Fanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
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It was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to place on the agendafsr consideration at this time, a matter pertaining
to the format for the application forms for the position of Commissioner on the
Cypress Arts and Cultural Commission°
It was moved by CoUncilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to authorize the Mayor to work with the City Manager in developing the
Cypress Arts and Cultural Commission application forms°
It was moved by Councilman Fan0de, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda at this time, the consideration of authorizing
members of the Planning Commission to attend a Planning Commission seminar, to be
held in San Jose, California, on February 23-25, 1972o
It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilman Fanode to authorize
the Chairman of the Planning Commission to attend the Planning Commission Seminar,
and that all actual and necessary expenses be reimbursed° Included in the
motion was that the Planning Commission Chairman be directed to obtain copies
of information provided to those attending, and further, that the Chairman prepare a
synopsis of each meeting attendedo The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Fanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously
carried to go into an Executive Session at 10:37 p.mo, to discuss matters of
personnel~ The meeting was called hack to order at 11:40 pomo, with all Councilmen
present°
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS: The City Manager presented to
the City Council, a Memorandum of Understanding, outlining proposed increases
in employee salaries and benefits which were found to be acceptable to both the
Cypress Police Employees' Association and to the Cypress Employees' Association°
It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilman Fanode to approve
the Memorandum of Understanding, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Manager
to sign the agreement and the City Clerk to attest to the signature, and, further
that the City Manager be authorized to implement this memorandum° The motion
was unanimously .ca?~Tied by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Fanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda, the consideration of a 5°5% increase in salary
for the Cypress Recreation and Park District Director°
It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilman Fanode that the City
Council authorize a 505% increase in the Cypress Recreation and Park Director's
salary° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
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January 24, 1972
ADJOUPae4ENT:
It was moved by Councilman Kanal, aec6nded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at iI:45pom. te 7:00 p.mo, on February 7, 1972o
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYP~
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CITY ethERS( bF 'THE CITY/OF CYPRESS
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