Minutes 73-02-13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 13, 1973
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:08 p.m., on Tuesdey, February 13, 1973, in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Roberts and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey and Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James
E. Erickson and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charbw and
Dunlap.
MINUTES:
It was the consensus of the City Council to continue consideration of the five
sets of minutes to the next regular meeting when a full Council will be present.
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS:
The City Manager reviewed a report dated February 8, 1973, setting forth a
schedule for interviewing representatives from three auditing firms and requested
that an Executive Session be called for this purpose.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
At the request of the City Manager, the Mayor declared an Executive Session at
4:14 p.m. to interview representatives from the three auditing firms and to
discuss personnel matters. The meeting was called back to order at 6:00 p.m.
with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Roberrs and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey and Kanel
RECESS:
At 6:00 p.m. the Mayor declared a recess to 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:38 p.m.,
in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Roberrs and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey and Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James
E. Erickson and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow,
Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson, Savord and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The City Attorney led the City Council and audience in the Pledgeof Allegiance.
COUNCILMAN HARVEY ARRIVED AT 7:40 p.m.
The Mayor reviewed the events of the afternoon session.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The City Manager stated that although a report entitled "Reclassification--
Zoning Administrator" had been included in the City Counctl's agehas packet, the
item hsxt inadvertently been left off the agenda. The City Manager requested that
this item be placed on the agenda at this time. It was the consensus of the City
Council to place this item on the agenda as Item 37.
The City Manager requested an item be placed on the agenda regarding an action
filed by the Xerox Corporation against the City of Cypress and other cities in
Orange County. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place this item on the agehas and consider
it at this time.
The City Manager explained that the action is a challenge against the County
Assessor for a tax assessment for last year. He further stated that the
County has agreed to defend all parties named against all liability. The City
Attorney advised that in order for the County to defend the City of Cypress
it would be necessary to adopt a resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1323
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS PROVIDING FOR THE DEFENSE BY COUNTY COUNSEL
OF ACTIONS BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY FOR REFUND OF
PROPERTY TAXES OR RECOVERY OF PROPERTY TAXES PAID
UNDER PROTEST
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
The City Manager requested that a Resolution commending Cypress Boy Scout Richard
Madins be placed on the agenda for consideration at this time. It was moved by
Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried
to place this item on the agenda.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1324
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING
CYPRESS BOY SCOUT RICHARD MEDINA ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
The City Manager requested that a Resolution commending Mr. Ceorge Ross, a
long-time enployee of the Park District, be placed on the agenda at this time.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and
unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda.
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It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COMMENDING
MR. GEORGE ROSS FOR HIS LONG LENGTH OF SERVICE
WITH THE DISTRICT.
The motion was unanimously carried-by the following rollcall vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frenkiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
The City Manager requested an item be put on the agenda regarding submittal
of priority projects to the County for revenue sharing funding. It was moved
by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Counwilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously
carried to put this matter on the agenda as Item 38.
The Mayor announced that Chief Savord had been elected president of the California
Police Chiefs' Association and congratulated him.
Mayor Lacayo administered the Loyalty Oath to the following people:
Mr. Donald Galloway, Arts and Cultural Commission
Mr. Jack Hoffman, Recreation and Parks Commission
Mr. James Hardesty, Fly Abatement Board
Mr. James Hardesty, 5853 Holmby Court, Cypress, addressed the City Council
regarding expiration of the thirty-day Nuisance Abatement proceeding against the
Leal Dairy.
Mrs. Constants Bleick, 4951 LMmn Avenue, Cypress, addressed the City
Council and requested that Item 28 and other items under Park & Recreation
District Matters be heard early in the meeting.
CONSIDERATION. OF AWARD OF CONTRACT~.CRESCENTAVENUE IMPROVEMENTS~ PROJECT
#7203-10'0598~ PHASEII: Following review of a Staff report dated February 5,
1973, outlining the bids received and giving a breakdown of costs, it was moved
by Councilman Roberrs and seconded hy Councilwoman Frankiewich to declare the
E. L. White Co., Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and award a contract for the
construction of Crescent Avenue Street improvements, Project #7203-10-0598,
Phase II, to E. L. White Co., Inc., 832 North Lemon Street, Orange, California,
per their proposal dated February 1, 1973 in the amount of $148,583.99. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the City Council as routine,
and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation on the Administrative
Report concerning the item.
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It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to remove Item 4 from the Consent Calendar and continue it
to the next regular meeting at which time the Staff will provide information on
the Southern California Gas Company's last rate increase.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to approveItems 2 throughl2 on the Consent Calendar with
the exception of Item 4.
Item No. 2: Consideration of Request from American Society for Quality Control
for the Mayor and City Council to Proclaim the Week of March 25-31, 1973as
"Quality Week" in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim March 25-31, 1973 as
"Quality Week" in the City of Cypress,
Item Nee 3: Consideration of Request from the Orange County Easter Seal Society
Requesting the Mayor and City Council to proclaim the Month of March, 1973 as
"Easter Seal" Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim March, 1973, as "Faster
Seal MontW' in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 5: Consideration of Request from the City of Garden Grove to Oppose the
proposed Sewer Connection Charge Ordinances of Orange County Sanitation Districts
Nos. 2 and 3.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 6: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Buena Park Objecting to
the Proposed Guidelines Prepared for Implementation of the Environmental Quality
Act of 1970.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 7: Consideration of a Communication from Mr. G. J. Fielding, General
Manager of the Orange County Transit District, Requesting City Cooperation in
Providing Access to Transit Facilities in all New Developments.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to notify the
Orange County Transit District of the City's intention to cooperate in reviewing
the Orange County Transit District needs at such time as new developments are
proposed within the community.
Item No. 8: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Fountain Valley Promoting
Employment Opportunities for the Handicapped.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Request to Attend the League of California Cities
City Managers' Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to attend the
annual meeting of the City Managers' Department in Oakland, February 21-23, 1973,
and that he be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses.
Item No. 10: Consideration of a Communication from the Fountain Valley School
District Urging Congress to Appropriate Funds to Prevent Flooding in the Santa And
River Basin.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to direct a commun-
ication to the Board of Supervisors of San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange Counties,
requesting their cooperation in proceeding with the uniform plan for the flood control
improvements required for the Santa Arm River Basin.
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Item No. 11: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Buena Park Supporting
the Board of Supervisors Establishment of Additional Air Pollution Monitoring
Stations.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Claim of Mr. Sam Paul Campise, Tustin.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the claim of Mr. Sam Paul
Campise and request the City Manager to notify the City's insurance carrier of
this action.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE: The
Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider
a new ordinance regulating the construction and maintenance of signs within the
City of Cypress. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing until after Items 28, 31 and
32 are heard.
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW DOOR-
TO-DOOR SOLICITATION OF ACCORDION LESSONS: The Mayor announced this was the time
and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for a special permit
to allow the door-to-door solicitation of accordion lessons in the City of Cypress
requested by Yehuda D. Roth for Milton Mann Studios, 402~ Broadway, Santa Ana,
California. It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing until after Item 13 has been
heard.
Due to the interest in Item 28 by a large number of people present in the Council
Chambers, it was the consensus of the Council to consider Item 28 at this time.
CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TAX OVERRIDE AND/OR BOND
ELECTION: The City Manager reviewed a Staff report dated February 8, 1973 giving
a detailed explanation of a tax override and/or bond election, the acquisition of
land and development costs, and what could be accomplished with the funds resulting
from a 10¢ tax override or from a bond election.
Discussion followed on the merits of a combination tax override and bond election
and whether the election should be District-wide or City-wide. The Council also
reviewed the time schedule set forth by the Staff.
It was then moved by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Councilman Harvey to have
a District-wide bond election on June 5, 1973 in the amount of $2,750,000, to
employ a recreation consultant for design purposes with the fee not to exceed
$20,000.00, and to create a citizens' committee in support of this election.
The City Council requested the City Manager to provide information as to how
this will appear on the ballot. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberts and Lacayo
None
Kanel
Mayor Lacayo announced that although he was not present, Councilman Kanel had
advised that he was totally in favor of voting for the bond election.
The Mayor requested that the City Manager start organizing the citizens' committee.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE FACILITY USE REGULATIONS OF THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Following review of a Staff report dated
February 6, 1973 which contained additional information requested by the City
Council at its January 15, 1973 meeting, it was moved by Councilman Roberts and
seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt the Rules and Regulations as recom-
mended by the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
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Mrs. Nancy Knutson, 5049 Yorkshire Drive, Cypress, addressed the City Council
and requested a copy of the rules and regulations just approved. Mrs. Knutson was
presented with a copy.
CONSIDERATION OF EUCALYPTUS PARK BUILDING LOCATION: The City Council reviewed a
Staff report dated February 1, 1973 recommending a location for the park Building
to he placed at Eucalyptus Park. Attached to the report was a schematic drawing
of the proposed location. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by
Councilman Roberts to approve the location of the structure at location "A" (shown
as red line on schematic drawing). The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a recess at 8:53 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 9:05 p.m. with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberts and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilman Kanel
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE: The
Mayor re-opened the Public Hearing which had been continued from earlier in the
evening and requested the Staff to present its report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated February 8, 1973 stating that the
affidavit of posting of the notice of the continuation of Public Hearing is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
The Planning Director also presented reports dated February 7 and February 9, 1973,
and a new sign ordinance prepared after meetings and discussions with representatives
and members of the Chamber of Commerce, the business community and the California
Electric Sign Association.
Mr. Jerry Jackson, California Sign User's Council, 311 N. Normandy Avenue,
Los Angeles, addressed the City Council and gave a slide presentation on signs in
the City of Cypress.
Discussion followed on political signs, signs attached to parked vehicles,
outdoor signs and signs painted on the sides of buildings.
The Mayor called for public testimony. The following people addressed the
City Council on the proposed sign ordinance:
Mr. Bob Reed, Foster & Kleiser, 1550 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles
Mrs. Darryle Ellwart, Manager, Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress
Mr. James Arnerich, Forest Lawn Mortuary, Cypress
Mrs. Vicki Evans, 9326 Cambridge, Cypress
Mr. Frank Walker, Western Oil & Gas Co., 609 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
Following lengthy discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by
Councilman Roberts to refer the proposed ordinance with the additional changes
outlined below to the Planning Commission for consideration and to continue the
Public Hearing until such time as the City Council receives the report and
recommendation from the Planning Commission on the proposed changes and modifi-
cations to the sign ordinance:
Section 15.1 Add Subsection "N" to read as follows: "Signs painted
on the sides of buildings shall not be permitted in any zone in the
City."
2. Section 15.1 Subsection "O" on billboards (for review and comment)
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3. Section 15.3 Paragraph 3.C.d: Add the phrase, "whichever is first
to occuron
Section 15.3E: That provision be made for those signs which are
functional and pertinent to the operation of a business versus the
attraction qualifications of a sign.
Section 15.5 Paragraph C.1. Amend to read, "For each use, one lighted,
freestanding, identification sign seventy-five (75) square feet in area
for each street frontage; provided, ..... "
The City Council also indicated a desire for comment from the Planning Commission
regarding the problem of non-conforming signs.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Fanel
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a recess at 11:12 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 11:16 p.m. with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewicb, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilman Fanel
PUBLIC HEARINGTO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO ALLOW DOOR-
TO-DOOR SOLICITATION OF ACCORDION LESSONS IN THE CITY OFCYPRESSREqUESTED BY
YEHUDA D. ROTH FOR MILTON MANN STUDIOS, 402% BROADWAY, SANTAANA, CALIFORNIA:
The Mayor re-opened the Public Hearing which had been continued from earlier
in the evening and requested the Staff to present its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated February 8, 1973 stating that the
affidavits of publication and posting of the Public Hearing notices on this
matter are on file in the office of the City Clerk and that no communications
have been received regarding this matter. The Chief of Police has conducted
an investigation in accordance with Section 15-60 of the Cypress City Code and
finds no reason to protest the granting of this Special Permit.
The Mayor called for public testimony.
Mr. Paul Bey, representing the Milton Mann Studios, addressed the City
Council on this matter.
Hearing no further testimony, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and secomted by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to approve the Special Permit with solicitation being limited to between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., six days a week, excluding Sunday. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewicb, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Mayor declared an Executive Session at 11:25 p.m. to discuss matters of
personnel and litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 12:14 a.m.
with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewicb, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilman Fanel
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A TRUTH IN HOUSING ORDINANCE: Following review
of a Staff report dated February 8, 1973, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs,
seconded by Councilmen Harvey and unanimously carried to continue this item to
the March 12, 1973 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF CITY SERVICES: The City Manager
presented a Staff report dated February 8, 1973 suggesting that the City Council
might wish to defer action on this matter until such time as the city managers'
positions are filled in the adjacent cities. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to receive and file the report.
At the request of Councilman Harvey to keep this item on the agehad, the motion
and second were withdrawn. It was then moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded
by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the March 12,
1973 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN HILLIARD
MEN REGARDING PLANNING COMMISSION PAY: The City Manager presented a Staff
report dated February 8, 1973 submitting a request from Planning Commission
Chairman Hilliard Warren for a change in pay scale. It was moved by Councilman
Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to amend Resolution No. 717,
providing for compensation for members of the Planning Commission, to increase
the amount from $10 to 815 per meeting with a limit of two meetings per month
or a maximum of $30. The motisn was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY: The City Manager
presented a report dated February 8, 1973 on this matter. It was then moved
by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberts to grant the
leave of absence, for whichwe have a written request from Sgt. ThomasM. Baroldi,
subject to terms and conditions specified in the draft agreement dated 2/13/73, a
copy of which is on file with the City Clerk, and also to authorize the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest to an appropriate agreement incorporating the
terms. Part of the terms of the agreement are that if he is exonerated he will
be reinstated with full benefits and certain back pay; if convicted, he will be
discharged. The motion was unanimously carried by the following rollcall vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION EXTENDING T~E COMPLETION DATE FOR THE PAR
(POOLING ALL RESOURCES) GRANT: The City Manager presented a report dated
February 8, 1973 outlining the reasons the City has requested an extension of
the contract to June 30, 1973. Itwas then moved by Councilman Roberrs and
seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1326
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS EXTENDING THE APPLICATION FOR A CRIMINAL
3USTICE POLICE GRANT FOR PAR (POOLING ALL RESOURCES)
POLICING FROM MAY 10, 1973 TO JUNE 30, 1973.
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Councilwo~mn Frankiewich requested the City ~anager to prepare a report for
the February 26, 1973 City Council meeting, stating alternative plans for
when the PAR Grant period is completed, and including all financial facts.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TEE UNIFIED ORANGE COUNTY CITIES DISASTER AGREEMENT:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 8, 1973 outlining the benefits
and costs of the disaster agreement. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and
seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Unified Orange County Cities Disaster
Agreement and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agree-
ment, as outlined. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 CeUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATe. RENT--NAVAL AIR STATION~
LOS ALAMITOS: The City Manager presented a Staff report dated February 7, 1973
on this matter. Following discussion it was moved by Councilman Harvey and
seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that the City Council reaffirm its position
as outlined in the response to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, that
the Department of Defense terminate further consideration of lecatin~ aviation
units and activities in conjunction with the establishment of an Armed Forces
Reserve Center at the Los Alemites Naval Air Station, and that this action be
transmitted to our congressional representatives and other federal officials
urging their support for this position. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATING DETACPMENT PROCEEDINGS FROM THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER
DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated January 31, 1973stating
that the Local Agency Formation Commission had approved Annexation Nee. 72-1 and
72-2 subject to the condition that the City of Cypress take steps to detach the
properties from any district where duplicate services are performed. It was then
m~ved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1327
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE
INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DETACHMENT OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY FROM THE CYPRESS
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
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It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1328
A I~ESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY
FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE
INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DETACHMENT OF
CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY FROM THE CYPRESS
COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF THE WEED AND RUBBISH ABATFMENT PROGRAMI 1973s RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING POSTING OF PROPERTIESANDDECLARING CITY'S'INTENTIONTO ABATE:
The City Manager presented a Staff report dated February 6, 1973 outlining the
proposed schedule of work for fiscal year 1972/73 and requesting the City Council
to adopt a resolution declaring the existence of the nuisances in accordance
with the Government Code. It was moved by Councilworaan Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilman Roberrs to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1329
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING TBAT WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF, AND
RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT AND THE
CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated January 30, 1973
stating the Orange County Transit District has requested execution of an
agreement between the City of Cypress and the District to implement bus service
within the City. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich to approve the proposed agreement between the Orange County Transit
District and the City of Cypress and to authorize the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest subject to approval of the City Attorney. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Fanel
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENT: The City Manager
presented a report dated February 7, 1973 stating that due to recent salary nego-
tiations, an amendment to the Position Classification Plan is now necessary and
the proposed amendment is required to be implemented through the adoption of a
resolution. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1330
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY DELETING
CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF DIS-
PATCHEl{ I AND II, AND ADDING A CLASS SPECIFICATION
FOR THE POSITION OF DISPATCHER TO THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion was
AYES:
NOES:
ABS~:
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEN: None
1 COUNCILMAN: Fanel
CONSIDERATION OF CODE AMENDMENTS ON ABSENTEEISM FROM CITY COMMISSIONS: The
City MAnager presented a report dated February 8, 1973 submitting two proposed
ordinances amending the Cypress City Code relative to absenteeism on the various
City commissions. It was moved by Councilman Robot=s, seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to read the title of a proposed ordinance,
title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, ENTITLED "MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC."
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to read the title of a proposed ordinance, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION."
It was moved by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Fanel
CONSIDERATION OF ABANDOb~4ENT 73.1, VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY HAST OF WALKER
STREET EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN TO BISHOP STREET: The
City MAnager presented a report dated February 8, 1973 and a proposed resolution
declaring the City's intention to order the vacation of the alley Fast of Walker
Street extending from the first alley South of Lincoln to Bishop Street and
providing easements for public utility purposes.
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It was moved by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1331
A RESOLUTION 0F THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF THE FIRST
ALLEY EAST OF WALKER STREET EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST ALLEY
SOUTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE TO BISHOP STREET SUBJECT TO THE
RESERVATION OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS AND ELECTING TO PROCEED
UNDER THE STREET VACATION ACT OF 1941.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Ranel
CONSIDERATION OF SICK LEAVE POLICY: The City Manager presented a report dated
February 8, 1973 and requested that this matter be continued. It was moved by
Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried
to continue this matter to the next regular meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 31154 -
31305: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs
to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 31154 through 31305 in
the total amount of $177,652.07. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Ranel
CONSIDERATION OF ~MPLOYMENT LIST - FOREMAN--CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 7, 1973 submitting an employment
list for the position of Foreman in the Cypress Recreation and Park District. It
was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unani-
mously carried to certify the promotional employment list for the position of
Foreman in the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL 0F C0MMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO, 2044 -
2083 (RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the Recreation & Park District Commercial
Warrant List for Warrants No. 2044 through 2083 in the total amount of $28,609.36.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Ranel
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 497 ESTABLISHING RU ZONING
ON PARCELS OF LAND ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS~ ZONE CHANGE NO. Z-218: It was
moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously
carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO~ 502
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 497, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, BY ESTABLISHING RU (RESIDENTIAL URBAN)
ZONING PARCELS OF LAND ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF
CYPRESS UNDER ANNEXATION NOn 72-2, ZONE CHANGE
NO. Z-218o
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It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt Ordinance No. 502. The motion was unanimously carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Kanel
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-11 RELATING TOTHE IMPOSITION
AND LEVYOF THE ADMISSIONS TAX: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich,
seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to read the following
Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO~ 503
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 26-11 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE IMPOSITION AND LEVY
OF TEE ADMISSIONS TAX.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to
adopt Ordinance No o 503° The motion was unanimously carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMAN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo
None
Hanel
CONSIDERATION OF RECLASSIFICATION--ZONING ADMINISTRATOR: The Planning Director
presented a report dated February 8, 1973 submitting a proposed resolution
approving a change in classification from Zoning Administrator to Assistant
Plannero It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewicb
and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the March 12, 1973 meeting at
which time the City Manager will provide the results of a salary survey on the
Assistant Planner position.
REVENUE SHARING PRIORITIES: The City Manager stated that the Orange County
Division of the League of California Cities had requested that when submitting
priority projects to the County for revenue sharing funding, each city should
state that they are still in favor of the original 50-50 format. The City
Manager then outlined the four priority projects to be submitted by the City
of Cypress:
1o Acquisition and Development of Oak Knoll Park
Development of a System of Bicycle Trailways
3. Lincoln Avenue Storm Drain
4. Civic Center Expansion (Including New Library Facility and
County Public Services Office Space)
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to submit the priorities as
presented to the Council to the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was m~ved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:47 p.mo in memory of Councilman
Roberrs' Mother, Carolyn Belman, who passed away, and in honor of the returning
P.OoW.'S.
ATTEST:
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City Clerk of th~ City of~Cypress