Minutes 72-02-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 14, 1972
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:12 p.m., on Monday, February 14, 1972, in the Cypress City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro-Tam John
Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
ABSENT: Councilmen Kenode and Harvey
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James
E. Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Bryant and
Nudson~
Upon the invitation of Mayor Pro-Tam Hanel, Mrs. Jan Moss, 9415 Cambridge Ave.,
Cypress, addressed the City Council requesting that Item No. 21 on the agenda
be moved forward.
COUNCILMAN FANODE ARRIVED AT 4:15 P.M., AND TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUM.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried to consider Item No. 21 after Item No. 12 on the agenda has been considered.
At this time, the City Manager introduced Mr. Goldstein, Chief Dairy Inspector from
Orange County, who answered various questions of the City Council regarding the
condition of the dairy located at Ball Road and Valley View Street. In response
to an inquiry from Councilman Lacayo, who requested Mr. Goldatein's remarks be
for the record, Mr o Goldstein stated that at this time, the owner of the dairy
is doing whatever he can to alleviate any conditions that are obnoxious to the
residents, and that he is abiding within the laws regarding a Grade "A" dairy;
and further, that the owner has abided with all recommendations which have been
offered by the Orange County Health Department°
The City Manager then indicated that a Joint meeting with the Recreation and
Park Commission has been scheduled for this afternoon!s session of the City Council
in order to discuss the proposed Park Bond Issue.
Chairman Kamm called the adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress Recreation
and Park Commission to order at 4:34 p.mo, with the following Commissioners
present:
PRESENT: Commissioners Christensen, Spurgeon, Swain and Kamm
ABSENT: Commissioners Andersen, Ritchie and Schaper
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting of the City Council to the Employee's Lounge at
4:35 p.mo
It was moved by Commissioner Spurgeon, seconded by Commissioner Swain and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting of the Recreation and Park Commission to the Employee's
Lounge at 4:36 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro-Tam Kanel called the meeting of the Cypress City Council to order at
4:45 p.m., in the Employee's Lounge, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, with
the following Councilmen in attendance:
City Council Minutes
Febryary 14, 1972
PRESENT: Councilmen Kenode, Lecayo, Roberrs and Kanel
ABSENT: Mayor Harvey
Chairman Kamm called the meeting of the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission
to order at 4:46 p.m., in the Employso's Lounge, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, with the following Commissioners present:
PRESENT: Commissioners Christensen, Spurgeon, Swain and ~mm
ABSENT: Commissioners Andersen, Ritcbie and Schaper
Discussion centered around the possibility of the City's acquiring two sites
which have been declared surplus by the Cypress Elementary School District, and
the various alternatives which would be available to the City regarding the financing
of the acquisition of the sites.
Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by
Commissioner Spurgeon and unanimously carried that the Cypress Recreation and
Park Commission recommend to the City Council that the acquisition of the Oak
Knoll site and the Moody Street site not be included in a General Obligation
Park Bond Issue.
It was moved by Commissioner Swain, seconded by Commissioner Christensen and
unanimously carried to recommend to the City Council, that based on an acceptable
appraisal, the City proceed with the acquisition of the Oak Knoll and Moody Street
properties, using the borrowing capacity of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District~
COMMISSIONER CHRISTENSEN LEFT THE MEETING AT 5:45 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT:
The Cypress Recreation and Park Commission was adjourned at 5:45 p.m~, due to a lack
of a quorum.
RECESS:
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to recess at 5:48 p~m., to 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 7:31 p.m., in the Cypress City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Robert Harvey presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Kanel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
ABSENT; None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James E.
Erickson and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Savord, Bryant,
Schatzeder, Nudson and Grissom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Roberrs led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance~
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the
Minutes of January 17, 1972, as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacaye to table the
consideration of the January 17, 1972 Minutes to the next regular meeting of the
City Council°
- 2-
February 14, 1972
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Robertsand unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of January 24, 1972, as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of February 7, 1972, as presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications presented at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all items listed on the Consent
Calendar were to be considered by the City Council to be routine and enacted
by one motion approving the recommendation contained in the Administrative
Report concerning the matter.
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to approve Items No o 1 through 8 on the Consent Calendar~
Item No o 1: Consideration of receipt of Orange County Mosquito Abatement District
Minutes of the meeting held January 20, 1972.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file these minutes.
Item No. 2: Consideration of request to proclaim February 21-25 as "Nutrition
Week."
Recommendation: That the City Council proclaim February 21-25, 1972 as
"Nutrition Week" inthe City of Cypress~ as requested by the Cypress Jr,
Women's Club.
Item No. 3: Consideration of request to proclaim February 26, 1972 as "Cypress
Beautification Days"
Recommendation: That the City Council proclaim February 26, 1972 as "Cypress
Beautification Day" as requested by the Woman's Club of Cypress°
Item Noo 4: Consideration of con~nunications concerning the need for construction of
additional electrical generating facilities in Orange County.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the Orange County Division of the
League of California Cities to undertake a more detailed analysis of the electrical
power needs of the County, and to further advise all City Councils of Orange County
of their findingso
Item No. 5: Consideration of appointment of official representatives to the
Southern California Association of Governments.
Recommendation: That the City Councilapprove the appointment of Mayor Robert
Harvey as the City of Cypress official r~presentative to the Southern California
Association of Governments, and Councilman Delno Kenode as the alternate.
Item No. 6: Consideration of request of the Cypress ~nployees Association for
the exchange of holidays.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the exchange of the Christmas Eve
Holiday for Friday, November 24, 1972, as requested by the Cypress Employees
Association°
Item No. 7: Consideration of authorization for the City Manager to attend League
Conference~
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to attend the
-3-
City Council Minutes February 14, 1972
annual City Managers' Conference in Coronado on March 8-10, 1972, and to be
reimbursed for necessary and actual expenses.
Item NO, 8: Consideration of receipt of notice of an application for an On-Sale
Beer and Wine license at the American Family Steakhouse located at 5591 Lincoln
Avenue.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilmen Roberrs and unanimously
carried to consider Item No. 14 on the agenda at this time, and to proceed until
8:00 p.m., at which time the Public Hearings are scheduled to be held.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION OF A REQUEST BY THE CITy OF LA PALMA
FOR PARTICIPATION BY THE CITY OF CYPRESS IN THE COMPLETION OF EL RAN~HO VERDE PARK:
The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated
February 8, 1972, requesting the continuance of this item as the County Counsel
has not, as yet, transmitted their opinion on this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to continue the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting
of the City Council, scheduled to be held on February 28, 1972.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT SPONSORSHIP OF THE
CYPRESS SHOWSTOPPERS: The City Manager reviewed a report from the Recreation and
Park Director dated February 9, 1972, which advised that the Cypress Recreation and
Park Commission, at its meeting of February 8, 1972, voted to recommend to the
City Council that the Council approve the Cypress Recreation and Park District
sponsorship of the Cypress Showstoppers, with that sponsorship to include an
advisory member on the Board of Directors and employment of the Band Director as
a part time employee, and to assist in transportation and event participation
scheduling.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel that the
Cypress City Council, acting as ex-officio governing Hoard of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize the Recreation and Park District
to become the sponsoring agency of the Cypress Showstoppers effective March 1,
1972, and that the sponsorship include a member of the District staff sitting as
ex-officio member of the Board of Directors in an advisory capacity; and that the
sponsorship include the employment of the Band Director as part of the District part
time staff, and further, that the District assist in providing transportation to
events in which the band participates.
Following discussion, Councilman Roberrs and Councilman Kanel agreed to amend
their motion to state that the Recreation and Park District would become the
sponsoring agency of the Cypress showstoppers for a three month period, effective
March 1, 1972o
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kenode that the
City Council, acting as ex-officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, authorize the position of one part time classification of Music
Instructor, making the total two. 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
-4-
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kenode that the City
Council, acting as ex-officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, appropriate $2,000 from the District Unappropriated Reserve to cover
the cost of the sponsorship of the Cypress Showstoppers for the balanceof the
1971-72 fiscal year. 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
CgNSIDERATION OF CERTIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST FOR RECREATION SUPERVISOR| The
City Manager presented a report dated February 10, 1972, containing the names of
those individuals who have successfully completed the examination for the position
of Recreation Supervisor in the Cypress Recreation and Park District~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously
carried to certify the employment list for the position of Recreation Supervisor
in the Cypress Recreation and Park District, as submitted.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 1259 THROUGH
f300 (RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded
by Councilman Roberrs to approve the Cypress Recreation and Park District Commercial
Warrant List for Warrants No~ 1259 through 1300 in the total amount of $24,931.66.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP #7594: The City Manager presented
a report from the Public Works Director, dated February 4, 1972, which indicated
that Tract #7594 is the second unit in Tentative Tract Map #6932 which was
approved by the City Council on August 23, 1971; and that the final map agrees
substantially with the tentative map as approvede
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Fanode to approve
Final Tract Map #7594 and to accept the bonds and agreements for public improve-
ments in the amount of $293,160.00, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100%
of the total improvements and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign
the agreements and the City Clerk to sign the record map upon completion of the
following conditions:
1. Approval of bonds and agreements by the City Attorney.
2~ Completion of corrections required for improvement plans.
3. Agreement by the developer to the above conditions.
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
RECESS:
Mayor Harvey declared a recess at 7:58 p.mo The meeting was called back to order
at 8:01 pom., with all Councilmen present.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF
THE POLICE CHIEF TO DENY A PERMIT TO DIANA LEE ANGELO TO PERFeP, M MASSAGE SERVICES:
The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider
an appeal of the decision of the Police Chief to deny a permit to Diana Lee Angelo
- 5-
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
to perform massage services, pursuant to the terms of Chapter 15A of the Cypress
Municipal Code~
The Mayor announced that the Public Rearing was open, and requested the Staff
to present its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated February 9, 1972, which indicated that
the City Council, at its regular meeting of 3anuary 10, 1972, continued this matter,
and that the notices of continuation of the Public Rearing have been posted.
The City Manager then tn=roduced Mr. Tully Seymour , City Attorney for the City
of Laguna Beach, who, by City Council action, was retained to represent the City
in matters of this nature~
Mr. Ale n Avis, Attorney at Law, 4075 Main Street, Riverside, California, representing
Mrs, Angelo, addressed the City Council requesting a thirty to sixty day continuance
of this matter in order that he be given an opportunity to review the contents of
the examination which was administered toMre. Angelo.
Upon the advice of the City's Special Counsel, it was moved by Councilman Fanode
and seconded by Councilman Fatal to continue the Public Hearing on this
matter to the next regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be held on
February 28, 1972, in order to allow Mr. Avis an opportunity to review the contents
of the examination. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Fatal, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
At the request of Mr~ Avis, and with the concurrence of the City's Special Counsel,
it was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda for the City Council meeting of February 28, 1972,
a Public Rearing to consider an appeal of the Police Chief's decision to deny a
permit to perform massage services in the City to Miss Riley Louise Rolcomb.
~(ECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fatal and unanimously
carried to go into an Executive Session at 8:17 pom., with the City's Special
Counsel and the City Manager to discuss a matter of litigation. The meeting was
called back to order at 8:30 pom., with all Councilmen present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NOo 90 PERTAINING
TO NON-CONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS AND USES: The Mayor announced this was the time
and place for the Public Rearing to consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 90, the
Zoning Ordinance, regarding non-conforming lots, buildings and uses under Variance
or Conditional Use Permit, initiated by the City Council of the City of Cypress.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present
its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated February 8, 1972, which indicated the
affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Rearing notices are on file in
the office of the City Clerk, and no conununications have been received in regard
to this matter~ Attached to the report isPlanning Commission Resolution No. 565,
which recommends City Council approval of the amendment to Section 122.11 of the
Zoning Ordinance°
There being no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed amendment,
the Mayor declared the Public Rearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to read the following Ordinance by title only. Title of the Ordinance is
as follows:
- 6-
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
ORDINANCE NO o
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 122oll OF ORDINANCE NO~ 90, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, REGARDING NON-CONFORMING LOTS, BUILDINGS AND
USES UNDER VARIANCE OR CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS.
It ~as moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve
the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION--SUNSHINE COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: The Mayor announced this
was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for
a Special Permit to allow door-to-door solicitation of color portraits in the City
of Cypress, requested by Mr. Morris Jacobs of Sunshine Color Photography, 6156
Santa Monies Blvd., Los Angeles, California.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present
its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated February 9, 1972, from the Finance
Director, which advised that the affidavits of publication and poering of the
Public Hearing notices on this matter are on file in the office of the City Clerk.
Upon the invitation of Mayor Harvey, the applicant, Mr. Morris Jacobs, 6156 Santa
Manice Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, addressed the City Council describing
the manner in which his business is conducted, and answering various questions of
the Council.
Speaking in favor of the granting of the Special Permit was Mr. Julius Nygren,
2966 W. 9th Street, Los Angeles, California, Crew Manager for the photography
studio.
In response to inquiries from the City Council, the Police Chief reviewed an
application which had been requested by Mr. Alex Clipper on behalf of Sunshine
Color Photography, and which was denied by the City Council at its meeting of
November 12, 1968.
There being no further public testimony, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing
closed.
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to deny
the request for a Special Permit to solicit door-to-door for the purpose of
taking and selling portraits, to Sunshine Color Photography, as itwas felt
that the operation of the business would not comport with the peace, health,
safety, convenience, good morals, and general welfare of the public. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS
OF THE VEHICLE CODE TO PRIVATE STREETS WITHIN CASA GRANDE CIRCLE: The Mayor announc,
this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider a request for applica-
tion of certain provisions of the Vehicle Code to private streets within Casa Grande
Circle.
- 7 -
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its
report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated February
9~ 1972~ which indicated that in connection with the vacation of Case Grande Circle,
the developer of the apartments agreed to initiate procedures, pursuant to Section
21107.7 of the California Vehicle Code~to allow the Police Department the right
of access to the street for control and security purposes. The report advised
that the affidavits of posting, publication and mailing of the Public Hearing
notices are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that no written communica-
tions have been received in reference to this matter°
Speaking in favor of the request, was the developer, Mr. Edward Warmington, 300
N. Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, California°
There being no one to speak in opposition to the request, the Mayor declared the
Public Hearing closed°
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1233
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPLYING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE VEHICLE CODE OF TItE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO A CERTAIN PRIVATELY OWNED AND
MAINTAINED ROAD°
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
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to consider Item Noo 28 on the agende immediately after Item No. 21 has
been considered.
RECESS:
Mayor Harvey declared a recess at 9:15 pomo The meeting was called back to
order at 9:22 p~mo, with all Councilmen present°
CONSIDERATION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE STRAIGHT TALK BUILDING ON CAMP STREET: The
City Manager reviewed a report from the Public Works Director, dated February
9, 1972, and a supplementary report, dated February 14, 1972, both relating to
various improvements for the Straight Talk, Into building on Camp Street°
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to appropriate
$4,000.00 to Account #4310-692, and to authorize the Staff to issue the necessary
purchase orders to accomplish the work noted°
Councilman Kanel indicated that he would abstain from voting on this item, as
ha serves on the Board of Directors of Straight Talk, Into
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Hatode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
Hanel
-8-
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNICATION pROPOSING THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION URGING
WITHDRAWAL FROM VIETNAMBY 3UNE~1972: The City Manager presented a report
dated February 10, 1972, which advised that the City has received a communication
and a copy of a proposed Resolution from Mr~ Karl J. Mazzeo, 9949 Madrid Circle,
Cypress, requesting the City Council to adopt a Resolution urging the withdrawal
of all American military personnel from Viethem and Southeast Asia by June, 1972.
Mr. Karl Mazzeo then addressed the City Council submitting a petition in favor
of withdrawing from Vietnam by June, 1972, and strongly urged the City Council
to adopt the proposed Resolution°
Also urging the City Council to adopt the proposed Resolution was Reverend
Dale Hultgren, Pastor, Mt~ Calvary Lutheran Church, Cypress.
At this time, Mayor Harvey, based on the opinion of the City Attorney that the
City Council does not have the authority to collectively represent or act on
behalf of the citizens of the conunity on an issue of this nature, moved to
receive and file the request~ The motion died for a lack of a second°
Mr. David Prendergast, President of the Cypress College Veteran's organization,
addressed the City Council requesting support of the proposed Resolution.
It was then moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel, for
the purpose of discussion, to direct the City Attorney to report back to the
City Council on methods whereby this matter could be brought before the citizens
of Cypress in the form of a referendum~ Following discussion, the motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
RECESS:
Mayor Harvey declared a recess at 10:20 p.m. The meetins was called back to order
at 10:23 pomo, with all Councilmen presents
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo, for the
purpose of discussion, to waive the rules and to consider the proposed Resolution.
Upon the advice of the City Attorney, that it would not be necessary to waive
the rules in this instance, Councilman Roberrs and Councilman Lacayo agreed to
reword their motion to state that although there may be a limitation on the powers
of the City Council to do so, but because of the magnitude of the issue and the
desire to express an opinion, that the following ResolUtion be adopted by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
URGING WITMDRAWAL OF ALL AMERICAN MILITARY PERSONNEL FROM
VIETNAMAND SOUTHEAST ASIA BY JUNE, 1972~
Councilman Fanel stated, for the record, that as the Resolution stands, he could
not agree with its contents~
Following a discussion period concerning the possible rewordins of the Resolution,
it was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Fanel to tablethe
item to the next regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be held on
February 28, 1972, and that each Councilman analyze the Resolution from his
own viewpoint, and determine whether or not the Resolution could be worded in
such e manner so as to be acceptable to the City Council, collectively. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
- 9-
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK BOND ISSUE:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 10, 1972, which indicated the
City Council, at its regular meeting of January 24th, continued the consideration
of the proposed General Obligation Park Bond issue in order to conduct a Joint
meeting with the Recreation and Park Commission during the afternoon session of
the February 14th meeting°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo, for the
purpose of discussion, to receive and file the information concerning this matter.
For the benefit cf Mayor Harvey, who had not been present at the afternoon session
of the City Council, the City Manager reviewed what had transpired at the Joint
meeting with the Recreation and Park Commission°
Following a discussion, Councilman Roberrs withdrew his motion°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue
the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council.
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
The
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF MINOR BOUNDARY RELOCATION ON BLOOMFIELD - CYPRESS/LOS ALAMITOS:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 2, 1972, which advised that
the certified copy of the Resolution of Consent by the City of Los Alamitos
approving a minor boundary relocation on Bloomfield Street north of Ball Road
has been filed with the City Clerk~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seccnded by Councilman Ranode to adopt
the followinS Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO~ 1234
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RELOCATING A CERTAIN PORTION OF THE BOUNDARIES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
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 R~MOVAL OF FICUS TREES ON ROME AVENUE: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director, dated February 8, 1972,
which indicated that there are twenty-eight large Ficus Rubiginosa trees in
the parkways on Rome Avenue between Grindlay and Walker Street, the species
of which has voracious roots which grow on the surface and disrupt the curb,
gutter and aidewalk~
It was moved by Councilman Henode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve
the removal of twenty-eight Ficus Rubiginosa (Rusty Leaf Fig) trees on Rome
Avenue, as outlined in the report° The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
- 10-
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the
City Council appropriate $1,300~00 from the General Fund balance to Account
#4526-359~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON CONDITION OF TNE LEAL DAIRY, 5962BALL ROAD: The City
Manager presented a report dated February 10, 1972, which a'dvised that at its
regular meeting of January 24th, the City Council requested the City Manager to
contact the owner of the subject dairy to seek his cooperation in correcting the
fly and odor problem on the dairy; and further, to contact the Orange County
Health Department to determine whether or not a health problem exists at the dairy.
The City Manager then presented a verbal report, summarizing the comments which
had been made by the Orange County Chief Dairy Inspector at the afternoon session
of the City Council; following which, he presented a report from the City Attorney
regarding the steps which might be taken to eliminate the problem at the dairy.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kenode to continue
the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council
scheduled to be held on February 28, 1972, and to inform the citizens who have
expressed an interesu in this matter of what has transpired thus far° 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 ANNEXATION OF BEBEREIA PROPERTY ON LINCOLN AVENUE: The City
Manager reviewed a report dated February 10, 1972, which indicated that the
City has received a request from Mro Daniel Fo Bebereia to annex his property
located on the south side of Lincoln Avenue, west of Moody Street, to the City
of Cypress°
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, Mr~ Edward Warmington, 300
N. Newport Blvd., Newport Beach, California indicated that to his knowledge,
Councilman Roberrs had not had any direct contact with anyone from his company
relative to this propertyo
It was moved by Councilman Henode and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to authorize
the Staff to prepare the necessary petition to present to the Local Agency
Formation Commission for the annexation of the property described in the report°
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR POPULATION ESTIMATE FROM THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCE: The City Manager presented a report dated February 10, 1972, which
indicated that the City Manager's office has requested a population estimate from
the State Department of Finance which would be certified as of April 5, 1972, and
that in order to proceed with the estimate, the City Council is required to take
action authorizing the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an agreement
with that agency°
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to authorize
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement with the State
Department of Finance to provide a population estimate for the City of Cypress,
to be certified as of April 5~ 1972o The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
- 11 -
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, banode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PLACING AN AD IN THE OFFICIAL YEARBOOK OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PRESS
CLUB: The City Manager reviewed a report dated February 10, 1972, which advised
that the City has received a letter from Peggy Twombly, Vice-President of Wallach
Company, requesting the City to place a full page signature ad in the official
yearbook of the Orange County Press Club, "ADD ONE°"
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to authorize
a $25~00 appropriation for a full page signature ad in the Orange County Press
Club, "ADD ONE" yearbooko The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Fanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Robarts and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF ACQUIRING A PLAQUE FOR THE FRANK Po NOE COMMUNITY .CENTER BLDG:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 9, 1972, which indicated
that at its meeting of September 20, 1971, the City Council requested a report
regarding the acquisition of a permanent type outdoor sign and a bronze plaque
for tba Frank Po Noe Community Center building.
It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Fanel to authorize
Advance Aluminum Company tc prepare a plaque for installation at a cost of $55.00.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNC~LMEN~
Fanel, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously
carried to establish the date of Saturday, March 18, for the officialdedication
of the building~
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATING AN HONORARY MAYOR PROGRAM IN THE CITY: The City
Manager presented a report dated February 9, 1972, which indicated that at its
meeting of June 14, 1971, the Cypress City Council requested a report relative
to the intlation of an Honorary Mayor program for students living within the
Cypress area°
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Fanel to direct
the Staff to contact the appropriate school district officials for implementation
of an Honorary Mayor program, and to suggest that an election he held to fill
this position~ 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
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FEES AND AMENDMENT TO LEASE AGREEMENT BY
THE BOYS CLUB OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated February
10, 1972, which indicated the City has received a request from Mro Richard Morris,
President of the Boys Club of Cypress, to waive the required fees for the develop-
ment of the Boys Club building on City property at 10491 Moody Street, Cypress°
The report advised, that in addition, the Boys Club has requested an amendment to
their lease agreement with the City to reduce the basic amount of Liability Insurance
coverage ~
- 12-
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to authorize
a waiver of all fees and permits required for the zoning and building requirements
involved in the construction of the Boys Club facllity~ end to authorize a change
in the lease agreement between the City of Cypress and the Boys Club of Cypress
to reduce the insurance requirement from $3,000,000/$5,000,000 to $1,000,000/
$2,000,000, and to authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest
the amended lease agreement~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberts and Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN
AND SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager presented a report dated
February 9, 1972, which indicated that at its meeting of January 31, 1972, the
City Council entered into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Cypress, and the Cypress Police Association and Cypress Employees' Association,
agreeing to grant a 5% increase in salaries to all City employees placed under the
Basic Compensation Plan of the City°
It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 1235
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN, ESTABLISHING
SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN, AND ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY
~MPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PIANo
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Ranel, Ranode, Lacayo, Roberrs end Harvey
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENTS: The City
Manager presented a report dated February 9, 1972, which outlined several
amendments which are required to the Position Classification Plan in order
that it coincide with the personnel assignments established in the current
1971-72 budget°
It Was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO o 1236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO o 975 BY ADDING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE POSITIONS OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK I, DISPATCHER I
AND II, GENERAL SERVICES CLERK, PLANNING TECENICIAN,
AND RECORDS COORDINATOR, AND ADDING A REVISED CLASS
SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF REPROGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN,
TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE
COMPETITIVE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS~
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Ranel, Ranode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Harvey
None
None
- 13 -
City Council Minutes
February 14, 1972
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTSNOo 28496
TBROUGH28615: 'It was moved by CouncilmanRoberts and seconded by Councilman
L~cayo to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants N0o28496 through
28615 in the total amount of $115,925o44o The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll calI 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.
At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded
by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to place on the agenda for considera-
tion at this time, a matter pertaining to the Los Alamitos Race Track.
The City Manager then reviewed the outcome of a meeting between the Cypress
City Manager and Police Chief, and the City Manager of Los Alamttos and the
Los AIamitos Police Chief concerning the traffic control which will be necessary
due to the additional racing period at the Los Alamttos Race Track,
It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Fanel to direct
the City Staff to prepare the necessary amendments to the City's Ordinance
pertaining to Admissions Tax, as outlined by the City Manager, and further, that
a Joint-Powers Agreement between the the City of Cypress and the City of Los
Alamitos, regarding traffic control at the Fatella Avenue entrance of the race
track, be prepared. 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
At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded
by Councilman Fanode and unanimously carried to place on the agenda for consideration
at this time, a matter pertaining to the setback requirement, as defined under
the City's Urgency Ordinance°
Following discussion concerning the interpretation of the 25' setback requirement,
it was moved by Councilman Fanode, secondedby Councilman Kenel and unanimously
carried to continue this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council,
scheduled to be held on February 28, 1972o
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 a.m.
MAYOR OF TEE CITY OF C~SS
ATTEST:
CITY~CL~RK OF'THE CIT~ OF CYPRESS
- 14 -