Minutes 72-05-08538
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 8, 1972
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:07 p.mo, on Monday, May 8, 1972, in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro Tem Frankiewich presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
ABSENT: Mayor Lacayo
Also present ware City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James
E~ Erickson and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Dunlap,
Grissom, Nudson, Savord, Schatzeder and White°
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Hans1 and unanimously
carried to defer the consideration of the Minutes until such time as all Council-
men are present°
At the request of the City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Kanal, seconded
by Councilman Robarts and unanimously carried to place on the agenda for consider-
ation at this time, a matter pertaining to the authorization of the City appearing
as an amicus curiae, without cost, in the case of K lopping vso the City of Whittier°
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Robarts and unanimously
carried that the City Council authorize the City to appear as an emicus curiae,
without cost, in the case of K lopping vs. the City of Whittier°
At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded
by Councilman Fatal and unanimously carried to place on the ageride for consideration
as Item Noo 13 (a), an item pertaining to the City's adopting the USS Cook~
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to place the consideration of a proclamation supporting the sale of
Buddy Poppies by Cypress VFW Post 9845, on the ageride as Item No. 13 (b)o
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to place on the Consent Calendar, as Item No. 6 (a), the consideration
of a request to proclaim May 21-27, 1972, as "Realtor Week" in the City of Cypress.
It was then moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fatal and
unanimously carried to place on the agenda for consideration at this time,
the presentation of a Community Service Plaque for the outgoing "Miss Cypress."
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fatal and unanimously
carried to authorize the preparation of a Community Service Plaque, to be
presented to the outgoing "Miss Cypress" at the Miss Cypress Beauty Pageant scheduled
to be held on May 13, 1972.
A discussion was held regarding a suitable date on which to interview the
applicants for the Cypress Cultural Arts Commission, and also a date on which
further consideration could be given to the City's proposed sign Ordinance, It
was the general consensus of the City Council that the mornings of May 20, 1972
and May 21, 1972, would he set aside for this purpose°
At this time, the City Manager reviewed a report dated May 5, 1972, which
outlined the team management concept, which is a new concept in the organizational
structure of the City° He then introduced Dr. Robert Dworak, Assistant Professor
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of Public Administration at California State College, Fullerton, who has been
employed by the City to offer assistance in developing an organizational concept
which could be applied to this City. Following Dro Dworak's presentation concerning
the team concept approach to solving City matters, a question and answer period
was held.
MAYOR LACAYO ARRIVED AT 5:28 P.M.
RECESS:
Following further discussion concerning the new team concept, it was moved by
Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously carried to
recess at 6:00 pom., to 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 7:34 p.m., in the Cypress City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James Eo
Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Dunlap, Grissom,
Nudson, Savord, Schatzedero
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Renal led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance°
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo declared a recess at 7:35 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 7:40 pom., with all Councilmen present.
At the request of Mayor Lacayo, the City Manager reviewed the various actions
which had been taken by the City Council at its afternoon session.
It was then moved by Councilman Fanel. seconded by Councilman Roberrs and
unanimously carried to consider Item No. 13 (b), the consideration of a
proclamation supporting the sale of Buddy Poppies by Cypress VFW Post 9845, at
this time.
Two representatives from the Cypress VFW Post 9845, requested that Mayor Lacayo
step forward, and then presented him with a Buddy Poppy. Mayor Lacayo read
in full, a proclamation of the City supporting the VFW in their sale of the
poppies~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to adopt the proclamation.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAINTENANCE
YARD STREET NORTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE, WEST OF WATSONSTREET~PROj, # 7290-10:
The City Manager presented a report dated May 3', 1972, from the Public Works
Director, which outlined the bide received by the City for the construction
of the Maintenance Yard Street, north of Lincoln Avenue and west of Watson
Street°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Fanel to
determine that the lowest responsible bid was submitted by Gatluzzo and Son, Inc.,
519 No Grand Avenue, Santa And, California, for the construction of the Maintenance
Yard Street Project #7209-10, and =o award the contract to Galluzzo and Son, Into,
per their proposal dated May 3, 1972, in the amount of $14,945.00; subject to the
approval of the contract price and the advance of the funds for the project by
the developer of the apartment complex north of Lincoln Avenue. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mrs. Sharron Tremble, representing the Cypress Show Stoppers, addressed the
Council requesting the participation of the Councilmen in the "dunking tank"
activity which is planned for the Spring Festival.
Mr. Mike Osborne, 9532 Sonwell Place, Cypress, addressed the City Council
concerning the presentation of the Community Service Plaque to the outgoing
"Miss Cypress."
Also addressing the City Council, was Mr. Jerry Coleman, representing a group of
homeowners on the north side of Oxford Drive who are concerned about the condition
of the property on the south side of Orange Avenue, between Orange and Grindlayo Mrll
Coleman was advised that the condition of the subject property is scheduled
to be considered by the City Council later this evening.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN R-EZONE: The Mayor announced this was the time and
place for the continuation of the Public Hearing to consider an application
which would amend the Zoning Ordinance No~ 90 by establishing a Residential
Estate (R-E) Zone, initiated by the City Council of the City of Cypress.
The Mayor announced the Public Hearing was open, and requested the Staff to present
its reports°
The City Manager presented a report which indicated that the affidavit of posting of
the notice of continuation of the Public Hearing is on file in the office of the
City Clerk, and that no communications have been received regarding this applicationo
The City Manager then reviewed the actions taken by the Planning Commission
at its meeting of April 20, 1972, regarding certain changes to the proposed
Ordinance which were recommended by the City Council at its meeting of April
10, 1972o
Speaking in favor of the proposed R-E Zone, was Mrs. John Van Den Raadt, 8644
Acacia Drive, Cypress.
Following a discussion concerning certain revisions to the proposed Ordinance,
Mayor Lacayo declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Robarts that Section 106.A.2.e of the proposed Ordinance
would contain the clause, "subject to a Conditional Use Permit." Councilman
Robert's motion died for a lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs that Section 106.A.6 of the proposed Ordinance
would be modified so as to change the minimum footage from 10 feet from the side
or rear property line, to five feet. Councilman Robert's motion died for a lack
Of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to amend Section 125.21 of the proposed Ordinance to allow two pets per unit
in a multiple districto The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Roberrs and Lacayo
Fanel
None
Harvey
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Fanel and
unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only. Title of
the Ordinance is as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, BY ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL ESTATE (R-E) ZONE.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance.
Councilman Fanel stated for the record, that while he was opposed to the amendment
to the proposed Ordinance which would increase the number of pets allowed in a
multiple district from one to two, he is not opposed to the overall Ordinance.
For the record, Councilman Roberrs indicated that he was opposed to adoptir~ an
Ordinance which does not require a Conditional Use Permit on the keeping
of the various animals; however, he felt that the rest of the concept is so
essential to what he considers a balanced community in which those who wish to
have an estate feeling is important, that he will be supporting the adoption of
the Ordinance. He added, that ha felt that there will be a day when the Council
will wish they had a Conditional Use Permit requirement which would allow the Council
to place some kind of controls on the various qualities of the R-E Zone°
The motion to approve the first reading of the Ordinance carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
Harvey
Councilman Harvey indicated that after conferring with the City Attorney and
advising him that he had not heard all of the evidence relating to this matter,
ha chose to abstain from voting on the issue.
PU.BLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO SOLICIT DOOR-TO-DOOR--
RAINBOW COLOR STUDIOS: 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 for photographs, requested by Fainbow Color Studios, 13105
Washington Blvdo, Los Angeles, California.
The Hayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present
its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated May 3, 1972, which indicated that the
affidavits of publication and posting of tha Public Hearing notices on this matter
are on file in the office of the City Clark.
Speaking in favor of the application was the applicant, Sebinia Ann Milbacher,
Area Manager for Rainbow Color Studios in the Cities of Riverside and San Bernardino,
and Orange County°
There being no one to speak in opposition to the application, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
In order that more discussion on this matter could take place, it was moved
by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to
re-open the Public Hearing.
Following discussion, Mayor Lacayo closed the Public Hearing.
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the application for a Special Permit to solicit door-to-door for the
purpose of taking and selling portraits, as requested by Rainbow Color Studios.
It was than moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
carried to amend the motion to include that the hours of solicitation will be
from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The motion to approve the application was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel and Lacayo
Roberrs
None
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all items listed under "Consent
Calendar" were to be considered by the City Council as routine, and enacted
by one motion approving the recommendation contained in the Administrative
Report concerning the matter.
It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilman Fanel to approve
Items No. 2 through 6 (a) on the Consent Calendar. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
Item No. 2: Consideration of a request to proclaim May as "Correct Posture Month."
Recommendation: That the City Council proclaim May, 1972 as "Correct Posture Month"
in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 3: Consideration of request to proclaim June 1 through June 7, 1972 as
"PBX Week."
Recommendation: That the City Council proclaim June 1 through June 7, 1972 as
"PBX Week" in the City of Cypress°
Item No. 4: Consideration of receipt of notification of an Off-Sale Beer and Wine
application transfer from John F. and Mary L. O'Neil to Fernand J. and MarJery
La Rothello, at 9080 Bloomfield, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 5: Consideration of a Resolution of Commendation for Cypress Boy Scout
Glenn Ratzlaff on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1252
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT GLENN RATZLAFF ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 6: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Seal Beach, agreeing
to set aside a substantial portion of the additional monies received from the 1%
sales tax which will be applied to the sale of gasoline on July 1, 1972, for a
coordinated county-wide effort to environmentally enhance transportation.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Item No, 6 (a): Consideration of a request to proclaim May 21 through May 27, 1972
"Realtor Week" in the City of Cypress.
Reconnnendation: That the City Council proclaim the week of May 21 through May 27,
1972, as "Realtor Week" in the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to consider Item No. 14 on the agenda, at this time.
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATING THE PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEEDINGSON
ASSESSOR'SPARCELS 244-I92-21AND244-301'16~ SOUTH SIDEOF ORANGE'AVENUE
BETWEENORANGEANUGRINDLAY: The City Manager reviewed a raperr dated
May 3, 1972, from the Public Works Director, which described the property
located on the south side of Orange Avenue, extending from 190 feet west of the
centerline of Walker Street to approximately 991 lineal feet west of Walker°
Mr. Jerry Coleman, 5457 Oxford Drive, Cypress, addressed the City CounCil
urging that action be taken by the Council to abate the nuisance which exists
on the subject property~
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1253
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
FINDING THAT CERTAIN PR~MISES WITHIN THE CITY MAY BE
MAINTAINBg) IN SUCH A WAY AS TO CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE,
AND DECLARING ITS INTENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING
TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE SANE CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC
NUISANCE, THE ABATEMENT OF WHICH IS APPROPRIATE UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo declared a recess at 9:lSp.m. The meeting was called to order at
9:25 p.m., with all Councilmen present.
It was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded by CouncilwomanFrankiewich and
unanimously carried to consider Items No. 19 and 13 (a) on the agenda at this
time.
CONSIDERATION OF LOCAl. REGULATION REGARDING THE DISPOSAL OF DEAD ANIMALS: The
City Manager reviewed a report dated May 8, 1972, which indicated that as a
result of the meeting held on Thursday, April 27tb, regarding the problems at
the Leal Dairy, the City Attorney was requested to prepare a report regarding
the adoption of local regulations which would prohibit the burying of dead
animals on private property within the City.
It was moved by Councilman Fanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to read the following Ordinance by title only. Title of the Ordinance
is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 481
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF TI~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ADDING SECTION 3-2 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS PROHIBITING BURIAL OR OTHER DISPOSAL OF
CERTAIN ANIMALS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt
Ordinance No. 481. The motion was unanimously carried by the foilowing roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATIQN OF THE ADOPTION OF THE USS COOK: The City Manager read a communication
dated April 5, 1972, from Commander J. R. Telbet, Commanding Officer of the USS
Cook, stating that he supported the idea of the "adoption" of the USS Cook and
her crew by the City, and considered it to be a step toward greater stability
and harmony between the military and the civilian communities.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Hanel to authorize
a plaque from the City to be presented to the Commanding Officer of the USS Cook
during the Spring Festival ceremonies, and to adopt the following Resolution by
title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1254
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADOPTING THE USS COOK.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT:. 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
carried with an abstaining vote by Mayor Lacayo for the Minutes of April 6, 1972,
as he bad not been present, and an abstaining vote by Councilwoman Frankiewicb
for the Minutes of April 10, 1972, as she had not as yet been elected to serve
on the Council, to approve the Minutes of April 6, 1972, April 10, 1972 and
April 17, 1972.
At the request of Councilman Roberrs, consideration of the Minutes of the meeting
held on April 18, 1972, was deferred to the next regular meeting of the City
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried, with an abstaining vote by Councilman Harvey as he had not
been present at that meeting, to approve the Minutes of April 24, 1972, with the
following correction on page 11: "It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded
by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to adJourn .... "
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried, with an abstaining vote by Councilman Roberrs ashe had
not been present, to approve the Minutes of April 27, 1972, as presented.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PARK BOND ISSUE: The City Manager
presented a report dated May 4, 1972, which outlined the Staff's proposal for
a park bond issue.
Following considerable discussion concerning this issue, it was moved by
Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilman Kanel to direct the City Manager
to issue to the citizens of Cypress, a newsletter which would discuss the issues
associated with the park bond question and would include a response type of
questionnaire; and that the City Manager be authorized to spend up to an
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amount of $500°00, in addition to the expense of the newsletter, in order to
obtain the services of · consultant to aid in the preparation of the questionnaire;
and further, that the questionnaire would be brought before the City Council prior
to its distribution° Following a discussion, Councilman Roberrs end Councilman
~anel withdrew their motion,,
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to authorize
the City Manager to obtain proposals concerning the hiring of a professional survey
team to conduct a district-wide survey relative to the acceptability of a park
bond issue. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo declared a recess at 10:45 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 10:50 p.mo, with all Councilmen present.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF M~NTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT: The City Manager
presented a report dated May 3, 1972, which indicated that the City Council
at its regular meeting of April 24, 1972, continued the consideration of the
financial report for the period ending March 31, 1972 to the meeting of May 8th.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to continue the consideration of this matter to the afternoon session of
the City Council meeting scheduled to be held on May 22~ 1972.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RELATIVE TO THE PLACEMENT OF LOS COYOTES PARKSITE
HIGHERONTHEREGIONALPARK PRIORITIES LIST: The City Manager presented a report
dated May 3, 1972, from the Recreation and Park Director, which indicated that
at its regular meeting of April 18, 1972, the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission
recormnended to the City Council that the Council adopt a Resolution urging the
Orange County Park Regional AdviSory Committee, Orange County Planning Commission
and the Orange County Board of Supervisors place the Los Coyotes Park site higher
on the priority list at the time of its availability.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 14
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX OFFICIO BOARE OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, REQUESTING PROMPT ACQUISITION OF THE LOS
COYOTES PARKSITE AS PROPOSED BY THE MaSTER PLAN OF RE-
GIONAL PARKS FOR ORANGE COUNTY, AT THE TIME OF ITS
AVAILABILITY.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Robertsand Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENt. BETWEEN THE FEDERAL LITTLE LEAGUE OF CYPRESS
AND THE CYPRESS PONY COLT LEAGUE: The City Manager presented a report dated
May 3, 1972, from the Recreation and Park Director, transmitting an agreement
which has been executed by the presidents of the Federal Little League of Cypress
and the Cypress Pony/Colt League for the use of the concession facility located
at Oak Knoll Park.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey and ascended by Councilman Roberrs that the
City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the Federal Little
League of Cypress, Cypress Pony/Colt League, and the Cypress Recreation and Park
District for the use of the concession facility located at Oak Knoll Park. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 1452 THROUGH
1492 (RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the Cypress Recreation and Park District
Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 1452 through 1492, in the total amount
of $16,317~49. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
At this time, it was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Mayor Lacayo
to place on the agenda as Items No. 22 and 23, a discussion regarding the
Citizens' Lobby of Common Cause, and a discussion of possible code changes to be
reviewed sometime in the future. Following discussion, the motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda as Item No. 24, a discussion concerning the
registration for Recreation and Park District activities, by mail.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda at this time, consideration of the City of Cypress
challenging the City of Anaheim to a game of softball.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that
the Cypress Recreation and Park Director contact the City of Anaheim and indicate
to them that the City of Cypress does challenge them to a game of softball, and
that the appropriate officials be contacted, and a specific date for the game
be arranged. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO COMMITTEE ON BICYCLE TRAILS: The City Manager
presented a report dated May 2, 1972, which indicated that the City Council, at
its meeting of April 24th, approved the establishment of a Bicycle Ad Hoc Committee
which included a representative from the City Council.
Mayor Lacayo stated that he would like to appoint Councilwoman Frankiewich to serve
on the Bicycle Ad Hac Committee, and that Mr. Ralph White, Planning Technician,
also be directed to serve on the Committee.
It was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to concur with the Mayor's recommendation.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYORS SELECT COMMITTEE: The City Manager
presented a report dated May 3, 1972, which indicated that at its meeting of
April 24, 1972, the City Council requested that the appointments to be made by
the Orange County Mayor's Select Committee be placed on the agenda of the May
8th meeting for consideration.
It was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously
carried to receive and file the report.
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE CI~PRESS RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION: The
City Manager presented a report dated May 3, 1972 which advised that the Cypress
Recreation and Park Commission, at its organizational meeting held on May 17, 1971,
selected by lot the initial terms of each of its members, and, that the term of
Commissioner William Schaper is due to expire on May 17, 1972.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
reappoint Commissioner Schaper to a full term on the Cypress Recreation and Park
Commission. Following a discussion where the City Attorney advised that a 4/5
vote by the Council was needed in order to confirm an appointment of this nature,
the motion was withdrawn.
It was then moved by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to place on
the agenda for the meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on May 22, 1972,
the consideration of all Commission appointments. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberts and Lacayo
Kanel
None
CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUE: The City Manager
reviewed a report dated May 3, 1972, which indicated that it has been the policy
of the City Council in the past to present the Policeman of the Year with a
Community Service Plaque.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Roberts and unanimously
carried to approve the presentation of a Community Service Plaque to Police Agent
Ronald Dickson, in recognition of his selection as Policeman of the Year.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: The City Manager presented
a report dated May 4, 1972, from the Finance Director, which listed the accounts
requiring additional appropriations in order to complete the 1971/72 fiscal year.
It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this item to the next
regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be held on May 22, 1972.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARMANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 29138
THROUGH 29294: It was moved by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 29138 through
29294, in the total amount of $77,762.21. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberts and Lacayo
None
None
DISCUSSION ON CITIZENS' LOBBY OF COMMON CAUSE: Councilman Roberrs, for the record,
read Chapters 3, Sections 3750, 3751, 3752, 3753, and 3754 of the Government Code,
pertaining to the required filing of political contributions statements by a
candidate for public office. Councilman Roberrs stated that the City had recently
been contacted by Mrs. Bundy, who is active in the Citizens' Lobby of Common Cause,
who pointed out that this is a national organization seeking to determine where
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political contributions to the various candidates for office are coming from. He
added that in particularly, it was occasioned by a state in which there were some
sixteen or more Congressman or federal elected officers who failed to meet the
requirements of their state law, and failed to file, altogether, a statement of
campaign contributions. He stated that this organization is fairly active, and
covers the City of Cypress and other cities in Orange County. Councilmen Robarts
then stated that he wanted it on the record, that the City Council of Cypress
is fully aware of these requirements.
DISCUSSION PERTAINING TO POSSIBLE CODE CHANGES: Councilmen Roberrs requested
that the following items be placed on a future agenda for consideration:
1. The right of an appeal of a Planning Counission decision by an
individual Councilmen.
Methods by which items are placed on City Council agendas.
Consideration of garage requirements in lieu of carports and additional
guest parking at multiple-family developments.
4~ Elements of the General Plan.
It was requested that the parking situation in the vicinity of Oak Knoll Park be
considered during the 1972/73 budget discussions.
REGISTRATION BY MAIL -- RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT CLASSES: Councilwomen Frankiewich
indicated that she had discussed the possibility of interested citizens being able
to register by mail for courses which are sponsored by the Cypress Recreation and
Park District. The Recreation and Park Director stated that this matter will be
considered, as a part of an overall study which has been conducted on the
problems concerned with registration, by the Recreation and Park Commission
at its meeting of May 9, 1972.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mrs. Sharron Pritchett, 5776 Stratmore, Cypress, addressed the City Council
expressing her appreciation for the action taken earlier, regarding the adoption
of the USS Cook.
Mrs~ Nancy Knutson, 5049 Yorkshire Drive, Cypress, addressed the Council in
reference to the City's Ordinance pertaining to pets~ and a study which is
currently being conducted by Los Angeles County.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilmen Harvey, seconded by Councilmen Kanel and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:35 a.m., in memory of Miss Debby Provins,
to 8:00 a,m. on May 20, 1972.
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MAYOR OF~~dITY~0~ C~PRESS
ATTEST:
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CITY~'C~ERK ~F THE C~4'Y OF CYPRESS
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