Minutes 73-01-15MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNE~ REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 15, 1973
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order
at 7:34 pomp, on M~nday, January 15, 1973, in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmen Hanoi and Robarts
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James
Eo Erickeen and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Dunlap, Hawley,
Nudeon, Savord and Schatzedar.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Harvey led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications presented at this time.
COUNCILMAN ROBERTS ARRIVED AT 7:40 P.M.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and
unanimously carried to place the following items on the agenda:
Item Nee 19 - Consideration of a wall on property located on
Bloomfield Avenue.
Item Nee 20 - Consideration of "No Parking" signs on.Denni Street,
south of Lincoln.
3o Item No. 21 - Consideration of a study of no parking codes in
Orange County.
It was the general consensus of the City Council to proceed to Item No. 1
on the agenda at this time.
COWfINUATIONOF CONSIDERATION OF CITY AUDITING SERVICES: The City Manager
presented a report dated January 6, 1973, which indicated that the City Council,
at its regular meeting of December 11, 1972, received and filed the audit report
item the City's auditors, Diehl, Evans and Associates, and further requested
an opportunity to discuss the auditing services with representatives from the
auditing firm°
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:52 P.M.
It was the general consensus of the City Council to continue the consideration of
this matter to the next regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be hal8
en January 22, 1973, and to request the City Manager to provide the Council with
the names of several auditing firms who would be interested in possibly conducting
a City audit,
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At the request of Councilman Robarts, Mayor Lacayo declared an Executive Session
at 8:00 pom., to discuss matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to
order at 9:28 p.m., with all Councilmen present.
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CONYiNUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RECONSTRUCTIONOFTHECYPRESSTEENCENTER: The
City Manager presented a report dated January 4, 1973, which stated that as previously
reported, the City Manager has been attempting to seek additional revenue sources
~o assist in the reconstruction of the Cypress Teen Center°
it was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to table the consideration of this item~
CONTI/~ATION.0F, CONSIDERATION 0FTRAFFlC SIGNAL REPAIR ATORANGEWOOD AND VALLEY
VIEW~ APPROVAL OFPLANSAND SPECIFICATIONSA/qD-AUTHORIZATIONTO ADVERTISE FORBIDS,
PROJECT #7241-50: The City Manager presented a report dated J~nUary 4, 1973
from the Public Works Director, which advised that major damage was sustained
by the traffic signal control and cabinet equipment at the intersection of
Orangewood Avenue and VaLley View Street as a result of a vehicular accident
~n November 30, 1972°
It was mo~'ed by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve
~he plans and specifications for replacement of damaged traffic signal controller
appurtanyances, Project #7241-50, and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for
bids to be received at 10:00 aom,, on February 20, 1973, The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
A~ES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP#8125: The City
Manager presented a report dated January 3, 1973, from the Public Works Director,
which indicated Tract #8125 is the secon~ unit in Tentative Tract #7793 which was
approved by the City Council on Augus= 28, 1972, and that the Final Map agrees
auhe~an~ia2iy with =he Tentative Map as approvedo
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve
Final Tr~c~ Map #8125 and to accept the bends and agreements for public improve-
ments in the amount of $96,000o00, which is not less than 50~ nor more than 100%
of the t~ca~ improvements, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign
~he egreemen~s and the City Clark ~o sign the record map upon the approval of bonds
and agreements by the City Atterney~ The motion was unanimously carried by the
fo2,1~ng roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
COntINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT NAP #8126: The City
Manager presented a report dated
which indicated that Tract #8126
wa~ appreved by the City Council
substantially with the Tentative
January 3, 1973 from the Public Works Director,
is the first unit in Tentative Tract #7793 which
on August 28, 1972, and that the final map agrees
Map as approvedo
it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve Final Tract Map #8126 and to accept the bonds and agreements for public
improvements in the amount of $426,250~00, which is not less than 50~ nor mere
~ban 100~ of the total improvements, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk
te sign iche agreements and the City Clerk to sign the record map, subject to approval
of Bonds and Agreements by the City Attorney° 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
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CONTINUATION, OF CONSIDERATIONOF;HOLDERSIEEET]]42ROVEMENT, L~ROJECT #7102-10~
ACCEPTANCE OFCONSTRUCTIONrIMPROVBMENTS: The City Manager reviewed a report
dated January 3, 1973 from the Public Works Director, which advised that the
construction ef street improvements on Holder Street from Orange Avenue to Ball
Road has been completed in eaterdance with the plans and specifications°
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to accept
the public street improvements en Holder Avenue, Project #7102-10, as being
satisfactorily completed, and to authorize the City Clark to release the Labor
and Material Bonds upon expiration of the required lien period providing no liens have
been filed, and to release the Faithful Performance Bonds upon expiration of a one
year guarantee, providing no defec~ in material or workmanship becomes evident.
The motion was unanimously :ar~ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN~
COUNCIlMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey~ Kanel~ Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Hone
CONTINUATIOH 0F CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF THE ALLEY EAST OF WALKER STREET EXTENDING
FROM THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN TO BISHOP STREET: The City Manager presented a
report dated January 3~ 1973 from the Public Works Director, which indicated
the vacation of the subject alley has been requested by the property owners in
the area~ The report further indicated that the alley has not been improved, and
is not required for access ~o any ef the aJoining properuieso
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt
'the following Resolution by title only, title as
RESOLUTION NOo 1321
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING ITS INTEKv£10N T0 ORDER THE VACATION OF THE ALLEY
EAST OF WALKER SIIIEET EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST A~LEY SOUTH
OF LINCOLN AVENUE TO BZSHOP STREET~
The motion ws~ unanimously .caTtried by the following roll c~:ll vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN~
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich~ Harvey~l Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
CONTINUATION OF COHSIDERATIOHOFAPPROPRIATIONFOR TEEH CENTEl{: The City Manager
presented a report dated January 4, 1973, which stated that ssa result of the
Cypress Teen Center firs~ the City was required to complete the payment for the
Teen Center facili~y to Speedspace Corporation with funds provided by the City's
insurance car~ier~
It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
authorize an appropriation of $~8~740~15 from the General Fund Balance to
Account No~ 1t-4711-692~ Teen Center Buildings~ The motion was ur~nimously
carried by the following Toll call vote:
AYES; 5 COUNCIhMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich~ Harvey~ Kanel~ Roberue and Lacayo
None
None
CONTINUATION OF PREPARATION OF TESTIMONY AT THE SCAG AIRPORT STUD~ PUBLIC HEARINGS:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 4, 1973~ which indicated the City
has received a copy of ~he summary report of the Southern California Regional
Aviation System Study~ prepared for the Southern Association of Governments°
IU was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to table this matter, and to instruct the Staff to prepare
a report containing additional information for City Council review°
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION O[,RENEWALOKjSUB~LEASELAGREEMENTWITHSTRAIGNT TALKt INC:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 4, 1973, which indicated that the
City Council, at a regular meeting held on November 22, 1971~ approved a sub-lease
agreement between the City and Straight Talk, Inc. for the use of a building located
on Cypress School District property on Camp Street, for the period of January I, 1972
through December 31, 1972,
I~ was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve a one-year extension to December 31, 1973 of the sub-lease agreement between
the City and Straight Talk, Into for the facility located on Camp Street, under the
same terms and conditions of the sub-lease originally approved on November 22, 1971.
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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AGREBMENT WITH TEE CYPRESS ELBMENTARY
S_CHOOL DISTRICT FOR ACqUISITION, OF SURFLUS.SCHOOL PROPERTY~ The City Manager
p~eeented a report dated January 4, 1973, which indicated that the City Manager
and City Attorney are in the process of preparing a suitable agreement with the
Cypress Elementary School District for the acquisition of the surplus school properties
previously approved by the City Council.
was the general consensus of the City Council to consider this item at the
a~d of the City Council agenda¢,
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF CITY SERVICES; The City
Manager presented a report dated January. 4, 1973, which indiadied the City Council,
at its regular meeting of November 272 1972, requested that an agenda item regarding
the discussion of the possible consolidation of city services be placed on the
a~enda for City Council consideration°
I[ was m~vad by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewicb and
unanimously carried to continua the consideration of this item to the next
regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be held on January 22, 1973.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING TEE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATING COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY: The City Manager presented a report dated
january 49 1973, which transmitted copies of a memorandum, sumanary of revisions,
and proposed Joint powers agreement submitted by Don Eo Smith~ Chairman of the
Intergovernmental Council Com~nittae, which has been forwarded to the County and
all cities within Orange County for approval°
I~ was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwo=mn Frankiewich that
uhe City of Cypress Join the Intergovernmental Coordinating Council of Orange
County°
Following a discussion concerning the Joint powers agreement regarding the Inter-
~overnmental Coordinating Council of Orange County, it was moved by Councilman
Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to offer as a substitute motion,
that the City Council continue this item to the next regular meeting of the City
Council, scheduled to be held on January 22, 1973, at which time the City Attorney
is tc present a legal opinion concerning various sections of ~he Joint powers
sgresment~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel; Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
RECESS:
Mayor Lacsyo declared a recess at 10:45 pomo The meeting was called back to order
at 10:57 pomo, with all Councilmen present°
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATIOR OFAMENDMENTTO, T, HE, CITYCODEEEGARD1NGADMISSIONS
TAX: The City Manager presented areport dated January 4, 1973~ attached to
which is a copy of a proposed Ordinance amending the City Coda relating to the
Admissions Tax in order to clarify the section dealing with persons purchasing box
or season tickets to the Los Alemites Race Courseo
Following discussion concerning this item, it was the consensus of the City Council
that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council,
scheduled to be held on January 22, 1973, in order that a supplemental report
be provided by the Staff, clarifying the intention of the proposed Ordinance.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER
OF DENNI AND ORANGE: The City Manager reviewed a report dated January 4, 1973
which indicated that the City Manager and City Attorney have met with the property
.~wner and legal counsel regarding the possible purchase of the property located
a~e the northeast corner of Denni Street and Orange Avenue°
k was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
.carried to table the consideration of this item, and that in be considered
along with the discussion pertaining to the acquisition of other properties.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS AQUATICS TEAM POLICY AND FEE PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
[he City Manager presented a report dated January 3, 1973 from the Recreation and
Park Director, which indicated that for the past two years, the Cypress Recreation
and Park District has sponsored an AAU swim team to include ~11 classes from novice
and up~ The report further stated that the program is self-sustaining, with a
head coach being paid on a contractural basis.
Z~ was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Robarts that the
Cypress City Council adopt the Policy and Fee Payment Schedule governing the Cypress
Aquatics Swim Team, which was transmitted with the report and recommended by the
Cypress Recreation and Park Commission~ The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Robarts and Lacayo
None
None
CONTXNUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE. FACILITY USE REGULATIONS OF CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated January
3~ 1973 from the Recreation and Park Director, which advised that the Cypress
Recreation and Park Commission, at its regular meeting ef October 10, 1972, considered
the revision of the Facilities Use Regulations for Cypress Recreation and Park
District facilities~
Discussion ensued relative to this matter, following which, it was the consensus
of the City Council that this item be continued to the regular meeting of the
City Council scheduled to be held on February 13, 1973, at which time a revised
set of Facility Use Regulations will be presented to the City Council for
ccnsidersti~n~
~gNTINUAI'ZON OF CONSIDERATION O[ CLAIM FOR DAMAGES SUBmIT.TED By MRo AND MRS.
MAX STOUT~ The City Manager presented a report dated January 4~ 1973, which advised
that the Cypress Recreation and Park District has [eceived a claim for damages
from Mr~ and Mrs~ Max Stout, 8389 Valley View, Buena Park= in the amount of
$35~00 for a baseball glove destroyed in the Cypress Teen Center Fire°
was moved by Councilman Roberrs and ascended by Councilwoman Fra~Kiewich
c~flcially deny the claim and to refer it to the Cypress Recreation and Park
District's insurance carrier for the appropriate dispositienl. The motion was
urmnimously carried by the following roll call vote~
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Prankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
None
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CONSIDERATION OF AWALL ALONG. PROPERTY ON BLOOMFIELD: Councilwomen Frankiewich
stated that she ~rished to bring to the attention of the City Council, a utter
pertaining to a residence located at 4027 Cheshire Street, the kitchen windows
of which face on to Bloomfield Avenue.
After a brief discussion concerning the problem which the residents at the subject
address are encountering, it was the consensus of the City Council that a report
on this matter be prepared by the Staff, and brought to the City Councilat its
regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on January 22, 1973.
CONSIDERATION OF NO PARKING SIGNS ON DENNI, SOUTH OFLINCOLN AVENUE: It was
moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to refer
8 matter pertaining to the parking of cars on Denni Street in the vicinity of
Arnold School, to the Advisory Traffic Committee for study] and further, that
the Advisory Traffic Committee request copies of the no parking codes from
the City of Fullerton, City of Stanton, City of Westminster, City of La Habra
and the City of Huntington Beach in order that the Committee undertake
a study cf the various no parking codes. 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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH THE CYPRESS ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ACqUISITIONOFSURPLUS SCHOOLPROPERTY(Continued): It was
the consensus of the City Council to continue the consideration of this matter
during the afternoon session of the City Council meeting scheduled to he held
on January 22, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:48 p.m. to 9:30 anm~ on Saturday, January
20~ I973~
ATTEST:
ciTY ore REss
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