Minutes 72-12-18MINUTES OF AN.A]]JOURNED.REGULAR MEETING
OF T~E CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
~ecember 18, 1972
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
7~38 p~m~, on Monday, December 18, 1972, in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor OEto Labaye presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, ~rvey and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmen Kanel and Roberrs
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Assistant City Attorney
Prenuice Fish, and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson,
Savord and Schatzedero
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Harvey led the City Council and audience in the Pledge cf Allegiance~
It was uhe consensus of the City Council co consider Item 2 at this time prior
to the Public Hearing at 8:00 p~mo
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM AND
FEDERAL AID URBAN PROGRAM REQUESTS: The Ciuy Mmnager reviewed a supplemental
Staff report doled December 14, 1972, containing information requested by
the City Council during consideration of the report requesting approval of the
annual Arterial Highway Financing Program and Federal Aid Urban requests ac
~he December 11, 1972 meeting~
COUNCILMAN ROBERrS ARRIVED AT 7:43 P~M~
Following discussion, it was moved by Counailwaman Frankiewich and seconded by
C~un.cilman Robert~ to adopt a resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTXON NOo 1312
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
.aRTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT 07
DENNI STREET FROM ORANGE AVENUE TO BALL ROAD~
The m~tion carried wiuh the following Toil call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Kanel
I~ was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
a resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO~ 1313
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
VALLEY VIEW STREET FROM ORANGE AVENUE TO BALL ROAD~
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey~ Roberrs and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN: Kanel
City Council Minutes December 18, 1972
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded byCeuncilman Roberrs to adopt
a resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1314
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO ALLOCATE FEDERAL-AID
URBAN FUNDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF KATELLAAVENUE FROM
SIBONEY TO TICONDEROCA.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN~I Fanel
It was the consensus of the City Council to consider Item 3 later in the
meeting and to consider Items 4 and 5 at this time.
COUNCILMAN KANELARRIVED AT 7:45 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF ACAMERA.EOR.THEIWEED.ABATEMENTPROGRAM: The Public
Works Director reviewed a report of December 14, 1972, recommending the purchase of
a good quality camera to verify work performed on parcels under the weed abatement
program~ The City Manager stated that the camera could also be used for the film
library~
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs that $325~00
be appropriated from the General Fund Balance to Account #11-4510-697, Other
Equipment Capital Outlay Account in the Engineering Division, for the purchase of
a camera. The motion was unanimously carried by the following vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberie and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY. ORDINANCE AMEND. INGTHECODE .REARDING THE FIRE
ZONES: The Planning Director reviewed. a report dated December 14, 1972,
· lecommending adoption of an ordinance to insert the zone classifications of
the recently adopted Zoning Ordinance into City Code Section 5-3 (Fire Zone
Two Designation) which refers to non-existing zones at the present time~
It was moved by Councilmen Robarts, secomted by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to read the ordinance by title only. The City Manager read the title of
the ordinance°
k was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
the following ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 499
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY 0[
CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 5-3 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
REGARDING FIRE ZONES.
The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
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CONTINUATION OF:CONSIDERATION..OF.THE~M/li~EANDL~;.OExUNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND THERECEEATION.~ANDiBARK~DI~TRICT'IMPLOYEES: .The City Manager
reviewed a report dated December 14,1972,] stating the meet and confer process
has been completed between.the General Manager and the Cypress Recreation and
Park District employees. Submitted with the~reportwere copies of the Memo-
randum of Understanding and theproposedsalary resolution implementing the
agreements which were reached during the~meetand confer sessions. The City
Manager pointed out two corrections to be made in the Resolution. On page one,
the first line under SECTION 1 should read "Cypress Recreation and Park District"
rather than "City of Cypress." On page four, the salary range number for
Maintenance Foreman should read "42" rather than "41".
I= was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to
authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSEET:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
a resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION
ANDPARKDISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN, ESTABLISH-
ING SALARIES FOR MISCELLA/~EOUS RECREATION AND PARE DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN, AND
ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN.
The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a recess at 7:57 p.m. The meeting was called Back to order
st 8:07 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEALING TO CONSIDERA NEW ORDINANCE REGULATING THE
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The Mayor
announced this was the time and place for the Public Rearing to consider a new
ordinance regulating the construction and maintenance of signs within the City
of Cypress. The Mayor declared the Public Rearing open and requested the Staff
to present its report.
The City Manager reviewed a report dated December 14, 1972, stating that the
affidavits of posting of the notice of the continuation of Public Hearing are
on file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Planning Director presented a report on the proposed Sign Ordinance dated
December 14, 1972, relating, as closely as possible, the zone designations
contained in the recently adopted Zoning Ordinance.
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The Planning Director read into the record communications from the following
people on the proposed Sign Ordinance:
President, Cypress Chamber of Commerce
Mro James Arterich, Forest Lawn Mortuary
Vickie Evans~ 9326 Cambridge, Cypress
Planning Commissioner Sonny SenJu
The Mayor called for public testimony°
Mro Alex Bell, 8662 Avon Circle, La Palms, addressed the City Council on the
Sign Ordinance as it pertains to office buildings°
RECESS:
At the request of Councilman Roberrs, the Mayor declared a recess at 9:04 pom~
The meeting was called back to order at 9:20 pom~ with all Councilmen present°
The Planning Director pointed out the CO Zones on the Zoning Map which was on
display in the Council Chambers~ It was the consensus of the City Council to
eliminate paragraph No.lit Section 15o5 (CO Zone)I and revise the second sentence
in paragraph No~ 2 to read: "Where two or more professional offices occupy the
same building, name plates may be combined in the form of a directory, provided
such combined sign shall not exceed 75 square feet in area; when such sign is
freestanding, such sign shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height." Paragraph
Noo 3 to remain unchanged~
The following people addressed the City Council on the proposed Sign Ordinance:
James Arnerich, Forest Lawn Mortuary, Cypress
A1 Hyatt, Chamber of Commerce (Business: 4656 Lincoln Ave~, Cypress)
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to eliminate
the sentence on Page 8, subparagraph C, pertaining to aesthetic review by
the Planning Commission of design, materials, textures and color.
Mr~ Jerry Jackson, California Sign Users Council, 311 No Normandie Avenue,
Los Angeles, addressed the City Council regarding the need for animated signs
in the community. Mr. Jackson suggested the following points he considered in
connection with the new Sign Ordinance:
No animated display shall be erected or maintained in any residential land
use district~
2o No animated display shall be erected or maintained closer than 75' with
visibility from any residential land use district.
3o No animated display shall be erected or maintained which contains any
exposed lamp over 15 watts, or, if illuminated by the use of luminous tubing
shall not exceed 8 watts per foot, except in established entertainment or
amusement districts~
No reflector type lamp shall be maintained in any display.
No animated sign shall be erected or maintained which interfere with any
traffic or safety device in color or design.
6. No on-and-off strobe light or beacon light shall be erected or maintained.
The light change shall take place no oftchef than twelve times per minute.
80 On page 8, add to subparagraph C, "The reviews shall not include consideration
of proposed design, textures, or colors.
Mr~ Tom VanRuiten, 12517 206th Street, Lakewood, addressed the City Council on
the subject of A-frame signs.
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Because of the need for further extensive, discussion on the sign ordinance, it
was proposed by Councilman Harvey to consider a portion of the sign ordinance at
the afternoon session of each regular City Council meeting~
The Mayor requested the Staff to make a presentation an the sign ordinance
at the second meeting in January~ The presentation is to include all information
gathered to date, and arecommended plan for the City Council to follow to adopt
a new sign ordinance°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried ~o continue the Public Hearing to the second meeting in January~
It was moved by Councilman Robot=s, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
;arc'led to read the title of a proposed urgency ordinance providing for the
?_egulation of 8igns~ The City Manager read the title of che erdinance~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman. Harvey ~o adopt
an ordinance by ~itle only, title as foll~ws~
ORDINANCE NOo 500
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF YHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CiTY OF
CYPRESS REGARDING AMENDING SECTION 23-19 OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE AND PROVIDING FOR REGULATION OF SIGNS.
The m~tion was unanimously ~arried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCYLMEN=
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich~ Harvey~ Kanel, Roberie and Lacayo
None
None
The Mayor read a letter da~ed December 12, 1972, from Judge Hagnat R~ Engebretsen,
Municipal Court, West Orange County Judicial District, asking if the City of Cypress
has a work program to which defendants could be assigned ~ath~r titan serving Jail
santences~ The Mayor requested the City Manager to look into this and report back
~o ~he City Council~
CONrINUAIION OF CONSIDERATION OF .TEE MEMORANDUM BEI~UEEN THE CITY' OF CYPRESS
AND THE C~PRESS POLICE ASSOCIATION: At the request of the Ciey Manager, an
Executive Session was called~
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Mayor declared an Exe~u=ire Session a~ 11:27 pom~ t~discues personnel matters~
The meeting was called back ~o order at 11:45 p~m~ with all Councilmen preeent~
it was moved ~y Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
tc adcp~ a resoiuti~n by title ~nly, ~itle as follows~-
RESOLUIION Nee 1315
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CYPRESS
XNDlCATXNG AN INTENIXON TO UTILIZE DECEMBER 1~ 1972 OR
T~E NEAREST PAY PERIOD TEERETO~ FOR IMPLEMENTXNG SALARY
~ND FRINGE BENEFIT CHANGES RESULIING FROM THE MEET AND
CONFER PROCESS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED BY jANUARY 15, 1973
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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
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kanel and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
/
E T C /OF CYPRESS
CITY LERK OF~ HE ITY
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