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Minutes 73-03-12MINUTES OF A RECULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD March 12, 1973 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:05 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 1973, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo ABSENT: Councilmen Hanel and Robarts Also present were CityManager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James E. Brickson and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson and Savord. MINUTES: It was the consensus of the City Council to continue consideration of the minutes until a full Council is present. STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place an item on the agenda regarding Councilman Harvey's League appointment to the State League Committee on Transportation. Following a request from Councilman Harvey, it was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried with an abstaining vote by Councilman Harvey, to authorize payment of all necessary expenses incurred during Councilman Harvey's attendance of the State League's Committee on Trans- portation meeting to be held on April 6, 1973 in Sacramento. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place on the agenda an item regarding an "Institute on Labor Relations for City Officials" sponsored by the League of California Cities. It was moved by Councilwomen Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor, City Manager, and any interested Councilman, to attend the Institute on Labor Relations for City Officials to be held in San Francisco, March 28 - 30, 1973. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to place an item on the agenda as Item 29a. regarding the Southern California Regional Aviation Systems Study to be presented by the City of Cypress before the Southern California Association of Governments on March 21, 1973. The City Manager stated that a claim had been received on Friday, March 9, 1973, from Mrs. Daphne L. Robinerrs, mother of the victim in the Sgt. Thomas Baroldi incident~ It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to add this item to the Consent Calendar as Item 9a. with the Staff recommendation to officially deny the claim and refer the matter to the City's insurance carrier. The City Manager advised that Supervisor Baker requested that the City Council consider a commitment of funds for the purchase of the surplus school property adjacent to the Oak Knoll Park to match the funds which might be provided by Orange County for this purchase. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda as Item 35 a. ~ity~cuncil Minutes March 12, 1973 was the consensus of the City Council to consider Items 2 through 9a., 23, 25, 26, 28 and 30 at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed on the aganda 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. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewicb, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve Items 2 through 9a. on the Consent Calendar. Item Noo 2: Consideration of Receipt of Application for a Transfer of an Off-Sale General License - Cypress Beverage Store, 5531 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress° Recommendation: Receive and file. item Noo 3: Consideration of Receipt of Application for an Off-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage Control License at Zinda's Liquor Store, 11501 Knott Avenue6 Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 4: Consideration of a Communication from Mr. Gary Moomau Regarding the Use of Eucalyptus Park. Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed, and that the City Council authorize the City Manager to advise Mr~ Moomau of the pending animal control study which will investigate this matter along with other animal control regulations° Item Noo 5: Consideration of Use of the Civic Center Facility by the Cypress Twirlors Square Dance Club. Reconmendation: That the City Council grant the request of the Cypress Twirlors Square Dance Club to use the Civic Center Plaza from May through October, 1973o Item Noo 6: Consideration of Proclamations for "Public Schools Week" and "Special Education Week." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim April 2-6, 1973, as "Special Education Week" and April 9-13, 1973, as "Public Schools Week" in the City of Cypress° Item No. 7: Consideration of a Proclamation for "National Plumbing Industry Week." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of April 15 - 22, 1973, as "National Plumbing Industry Week" in the City of Cypress° Item Noo 8: Consideration of a Resolution from the City of Los Alamitos Opposing the Method of Distribution of Sales Tax. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item Noo 9: Consideration of a Resolution from the City Council of the City of La Habra Requesting Financial Support by the Orange County Board of Supervisors for the Administration of Certain Programs. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to direct a ccmmunication to the Orange County Board of Supervisors requesting their con- sideration in providing funding for the continuation of the Head Start and Neighborhood Youth Programs. Item Noo 9a: Claim against City from Mrs~ Daphne Lo Robinette~ Recommendation: Officially deny claim and refer to City's insurance carrier~ - 2- City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT #7303-10 -- APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONTO ADVERTISE FOR'BIDSFOR'CONSTRUCTIONOFCURB~GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ANDFOR REPAIR OF CURBiGUTTERANDCROSSGUTTER AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS: Following review of a Staff report dated March 5, 1973, outlining this project, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewicb, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve plans and specifications for Project #7303-10 and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened in the Office of the City Clerk at 10:00 a.mo on April 12, 1973o CONSIDERATION OF INITIATING DETACHMENT PROCEEDINGS FROM THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT: Following review of a Staff report dated March 7, 1973, it was movad by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO~ 1337 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMIS- SION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DETACI~{ENT OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY FROM THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 2 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo None Eanel and Roberrs CONSIDERATION OF FLY ABATEMENT BOARD REPORT - MARqUEZ DAIRY: The City Manager presented a Staff report dated March 12, 1973, stating that the owner of the Marquez Dairy is carrying out the recommendations of the Orange County Health Department to alleviate the fly breeding areas on the dairy° It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman and unanimously carried to receive and file this mattero CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF GASOLINE AND LUBRICANTS ON STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT: The City Manager presented a St~ff report dated March 6, 1973, stating that in order to continue to buy gasoline and lubricants at State of California prices, the City of Cypress must contract directly with the State of California° It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NOo 1338 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO PURCHASE GASOLINE AND LUBRICANTS THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CREDIT CARD CONTRACT~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo None Kanel and Roberrs CONSIDERATION OF AWARD FOR ORAL INTERPRETATION FESTIVAL: It was the consensus of the Council to wait until a full Council is present to consider this request for funds° COUNCILMAN ROBERTS ARRIVED AT 4:30 P.M. It was the consensus of the City Council to consider Items 29 and 35 at this time° - 3- City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NOo 31404 THROUGH 31510: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants Noo 31404 through 31510 in the total amount of $179,408ollo The motion was unanimously carried by the folio%ring roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacaye 0 COUNCILMEN: None 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 2122 THROUGH 2147 (PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No o 2122 through 2147 in the total amount of $127,792o42o The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCII/4EN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo None Fanel INTERVIEW WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM ARTHUR YOUNG & COMPANY: Two representatives from Arthur Young & Company were present for an interview with the City Council regarding the scope of the proposed audit. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to declare an Executive Session at 4:35 p.m. with the representatives of Arthur Young & Co. to discuss personnel matters. The meeting was called back to order at S:00 pom. with the following Councilmen present: PRESENT-~ Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo ABSENT: Councilman Fanel RECESS: At 6:00 pomo the Mayor declared a recess to 7:30 p~mo CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:40 p.m~, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Lacayo presiding~ PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo ABSENT~ None Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James Eo Erickson and the following members of the City Staff~ Bryant, Charkow, Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson, Savord and Schatzedero PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Attorney led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance° The Mayer reviewed the City Council actions taken at the afternoon session° MINUTES: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of February 13, 1973 as corrected, and to approve the minutes of February 26, 1973 as presented° -4- City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 PRESENTATIONS: The Mayor presented five-year earvice pins to City employees Marcia McClain, Raymond Coakley am1C. Bruce Eaglin. Following requests from Councilmen Robarts and Harvey, the Planning Director stated that he would be presenting to the City Council before the end of April, the first phase of a study on the entire Lincoln Avenue area. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Harry Allen, 5843 Lakia Drive, Cypress, addressed the City Council regarding removing part of a slumpstone wall to build a swimming pool in his back yard. The Mayor requested the City Manager to contact Mr. Allen in an attempt to solve the problem. 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 the proposed Sign Ordinance. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requestel the Staff to present its report. The City Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973 which indicated the affidavits of posting an~ publication of the notice of the continuation of the Public Hearing are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that no further written communications on this matter have been received to this date. The Planning Director presented a report dated March 6, 1973, which indicated that at its meeting of March 1, 1973, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed amendments and adoption of the entire ordinance by the City Council. There being no one to speak in favor of or in opposition to the proposed Sign Ordinance, it was moved by Councilman Fanel, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carrie~ to close the Public Hearing. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman RobertS and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY tOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.. 497, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING SECTION .15, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Robarts and Lacayo 0 COUNCILMEN: None 0 COUNCILMEN: 'None PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF VARIANCE #73-1: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Nearing to consider the appeal of Variance #73-1 to construct, use and maintain an addition to an existing single family dwelling, portions of which would encroach to within 7 feet of the rear lot line at 6573 Teakwood Street, Cypress. - 5- City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 The Mayor declared the Public Hearing span and requested the Staff to present its report. The City Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973, which indicated the affidavits of mailing, posting and publication of the Public Hearing Notices are onfile in the office of the City Clerk, and ne written communications on this matter have been received to this date. The Planning Director presented a report dated March 6, 1973, stating that the Planning Commission had denied Variance #73-1. The Planning Director pointed out the subJ oct property on a map on display in the Council Chambers and outllhedz!th~rea~onSefe~ ~anta~foVa~ianae'#73-1~ The Mayer called for public testimony. Mr. Bob L. Cowan, 6573 Taskweed, Cypress, the applicant, addressed the City Council regarding the Variance. The Planning Director stated that a letter dated January 25, 1973, had been received by the Planning Commission from a Mr. Edward C. Weingartner, 6385 Teakwood, Cypress, listing three reasons for opposing the Variance. Hearing no further comments, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. Following a discussion on setback requirements on non-conforming lots, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to approve the appoal of Variance #73-1 and that the location, design end tonoral construction of the proposed addition shall be in compliance with the plot plans and elevations su~mitted with the request as reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council; said approval of this request shall not excuse compliance with all applicable ordinances in effect at the time this variance is exercised. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCIIAMAN: O COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo Harvey None It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs that the Staff be instructed to study the Zoning Ordinance and make recommendations as to a possible reduction of setback requirements on non-conforming lots so that it may be uniformly applied throughout the City. 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 PUBLIC HEARING RE: WEB ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1973: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider a Resolution of the City Council declaring that weeds growing upon or in front of, and rubbish, refuse and dirt uponor in front of certain property in the City constitute a public nuisance, and ordering the abatement thereof. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present its report. The City Manager presented a Staff report dated March 6, 1973, which indicated the required affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Hearing notices are on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and that no written protests have been received to this date. The Director of Public Works stated that a letter dated March 6, 1973, had been received from Paul J. Erskine regarding Parcels 244-451-19 and 244-451-21. -6- City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 , 247 The Mayer called for public taat~menyo Mrs. Alex T. Wilson and Mr. Tony Rietkerk addressed the City Council and requested an extension of time to perform the w~rkthemselves. The Public Works Director advised that they had until April 1, 1973, at which time the weed abate- ment contractor w~uld begin werko There being no further testimony, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Robarts to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1339 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING THE ABAT2MENT THEREOF° 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 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ABANDONMENT 73~1, VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY BAST OF WALKER STREET EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN TOBISHOP ~TREET: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider vacation of the first alley east of Walker Street extending from the first alley south of Lincoln Avenue to Bishop Street° The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. Due to the fact that Supervisor David L. Baker was present in the audience regarding Item 35a, it was the consensus of the City Council to continue the Public Hearing until after Item 35a has been heard. ORANGE COUNTY REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR OAK KNOLL PARK: The City Manager reported that the Orange County Beard of Supervisors has under consideration an appropriation of $250,000.00 from the federal revenue sharing funds for sharing the costs with the City of Cypress for the purchase of the 15 acre school site declared surplus by the CYPress Elementary School District Board of Trustees adjacent to the Oak Knoll Park. Supervisor David L. Baker addressed the City Council suggesting that the City Council consider a commitment of the matching funds by the City prior to the Board meeting scheduled for March 13th, at which time the Board would be considering an allocation of $250,000.00 for the purchase of the Oak Knoll Park site. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to instruct the City Manager to advise the Orange County Board of Supervisors that the City Council will proceed with the purchase of the Cypress Elementary School District property adjacent to the Oak Knoll Park, regardless of the outcome of the pending Park Bond proposal. 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 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ABANDONMENT 73o1~ VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY BAST OF WALKER STREET EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN TO BISHOP FEREET: The Mayor reopened the Public Hearing which had been continued from earlier in the meeting and requested the staff to present its report. 7 City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 T~y Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973, which indicated that the affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Hearing notices are on file in the Office of the City Clerk; and no written communications have been received to this date. The Public Works Director presented a report dated March 6, 1973, stating that the property owners in the area have requested vacation of the alley and that the City has been requested to reserve an easement for public utilities° Sub- mitted with the report was a Resolution to accomplish the vacation and reserve the requested easement. The Mayor called for public testimony. Hearing none, the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt a resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1340 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS VACATING THE FIRST ALLEY EAST OF WALKER STREET EXTENDING FROM THE FIRST ALLEY SOUTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE TO BISHOP STREET. 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 Because people were present in the audience regarding Item 31, it was the consensus of the City Council to consider Item 31 at this time. CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS PONY/COLT LEAGUE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT REQUEST; The City Manager reviewed a Staff report dated March l, 1973, outlining a request from the Cypress Pony/ColtLeague for six improvements to he made to the ball diamond at Oak Knoll Park and estimating the cost of the improvements. Mr. Edward Kertis, 11610 Midway Drive, Cypress, president of the Cypress Pony/Colt League, addressed the City Council regarding this matter. The Mayor requested that the Staff supply the Council with drawings of the area for ~faich the improvements were requested. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to continue this item to the City Council meeting of March 26, 1973, at which time the Staff will supply the Council with drawings of the area for which the improvements were requested; written estimates on the fencing costs; and a priority list to determine which are the most important regarding safety factors. RECESS: The Mayor declared a recess at 9:43 p.mo The meeting was called back to order at 9:54 p°mo with all Councilmen present. It was the consensus of the City Council to consider Item 21 at this time. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF MEDIAN ISLAND PROPOSAL~ VALLEY VIEW STREET, VICINITY OF EARRY DRIVE: The City Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973 outlining the Staff's recommendations for median islands on Valley View Street° City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 Using a drawing of the area which was on display in the Council Chambers, Councilman Harvey explained the results of a poll he had conducted among the residents of the area to determine their preferences regarding the median island~ Following a discussion on traffic flow and safety factors, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the recommend- ation of the Traffic Committee for implementation of Alternate "B" as outlined in a Staff report dated February 21, 1973. 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 Lacaye None None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLIS~4ENT OF POSITION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER: The City Manager presents1 a report dated March 7, 1973, which stated that as a result of the salary survey which was conducted, the Staff now recom- mended a position classification of Associate Planner rather than Assistant Planner as was originally proposed. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1341 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY DELETING CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND ADDING A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATE PLANNER TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED PARK BOND/TAX OVERRIDE ELECTION: The City Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973, submitting the required documents for the tax rate increase election and the bond election and outlining the procedure to follow. It was the consensus of the Council to have a bond election. It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 20 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 TNE CITY OF CYPRESS, DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND NECESSITY D~AND THE ACQUISITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR DISTRICT PURPOSES AND MAKING FINDINGS RELATING THERETO. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None - 9- City Council Minutes March 12, 1973 It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION N0~ 21 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, ORDERING, CALLING, PROVIDING FOR, AND GIVING NOTICE OF A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID DISTRICT ON JUNE 5, 1973, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF SAID DISTRICT A PROPOSITION OF INCURRING BONDED INDEBTEDNESS AND ISSUING BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: S COUNCIIMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None It was moved by CouncilmanRoberts and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt a Resclution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NOn 22 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, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR A DISTRICT MEASURE. 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 CONTXNUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADVISORY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE AND FLY ABATEMENT BOARD VACANCIES: The City Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973, indicating that there ware two vacancies on the Advisory Traffic Committee, and one vacancy on the Fly Abatement Board. It was the consensus of the Council to continue this item to the next regular meeting which is scheduled for March 26, 1973o CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF CITY SERVICES: The City Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973, stating that this matter had been continued for further discussion. Councilman Harvey indicated that he still felt it would be worthwhile to request the Blue-Ribbon Committee headed by Lt. Gov. Reinecke to perform a study of this specific area to see if the cost of city government could be reduced by consolidating city services. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to direct the City Manager to communicate with adjacent cities asking their support to request the Blue-Ribbon Committee to perform a study on consolidation of city services in the northwest portion of Orange County in order to reduce the cost of city government. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A NOTICE FROM THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION TEAT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COn HAS MADE APPLICATION FOR A RATE INCREASE: The City Manager presented a report dated March 5, 1973, providing information which had been requested by the Council on past rate increases by the Gas Company. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to receive and file the report° - 10- March 12, 1973 City Council Minutes CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATIONOF SICK LEAVE POLICY: It was the consensus of the City Council to consider this matter as the last item on the agendao CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATIONOF A TRUTH IN HOUSING ORDINANCE: Following discussion en the need for a Truth In Housing Ordinance and the fact that the proposed ordinance needed further study by the City Council and City Attorney, it was moved by Councilman Eanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to continue this item to the adjourned regular meeting of March 19, 1973o The motion carried with a dissenting vote cast by Councilman Robertso CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON PAR POLICING GRANT: The City Manager presented a report dated March 7, 1973, on the PAR Policing Grant. Based on a request by Councilwoman Frankiewich to obtain additional information regarding the PAR Policing grant, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to continue this item te the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council which will be bald on March 19, 1973o CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO o C-262: The Planning Director presented a report dated March 7, 1973, outlining a chronology ef events relative te Conditional Use Permit C-262 andanevaluation of the proposed development as it relates to the new Zoning Ordinance and the zone classifi- cation applied to the subject property. Mro Alek Bell, Statewide Developers, 9461 Grindlay Street, Cypress, addressed the Council and presented documentation explaining the reasons for delay in the start of construction on the subject property° Discussion ensued during which Councilman Roberts requested an E~ecutive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor declared an Executive Session at 11:40 pom~ The meeting was called back to order at 11~45 pomo with all Councilmen present. Following further discussion on Conditional Use Permit Noo C-262, it was moved by Mayor Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to receive and file this report. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewicb, Roberrs and Lacaye Harvey and Hanel None CITY OF CYPRESS AVIATION SYST~S STUDY TO BE PRESENTE~ TO SCAG: The City Manager presented copies of a Southern California Regional Aviation Systems Study prepared by the staff which is to be presented to the Southern California Association of Governments Citizen'$ Hearing Board on March 21, 1973, at Los Alemites High School° It was the consensus ef the City Council to receive and file the report and to authorize its presentation at the March 21, 1973 meeting at Los Alamitos High Scheolo CONSIDERATION OF AWARD FOR ORAL INTERPRETATION FESTIVAL: The City Manager presented a report dated February 28, 1973 regarding the purchase of a ceramic tile type of plaque which could he used for the various events sponsored by the Arts & Cultural Comaissieno It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Robarts to allocate from City funds, $100 for the Arts & Cultural Commission award plaques as outlined in the repert dated February 28, 1973. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call veto: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None It was the consensus of the Council to request the Staff te study the matter - 11 - City 'Council Minutes March 12, 1973 of the Arts & Cultural Commission and establish guidelines for allocating funds tothe Commission and to determine whaC its function is regarding plaques and awards. CONSIDERATION OF ARTS & CULTURAL COMMISSION COMMUNITY SURVEY: The City Manager presentodd Staff report dated February 28, 1973, outlinin~ the various methods to be utilized by the ArCs & Cultural Commission to survey the community's cultural needs, and requesting funds for the printing of this survey. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the Arts & Cultural Commission community survey pursuant to the attached survey sample, and Co appropriate $100 ef City funds for the printing of the survey. 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 CONSIDERATION OF ARTS & CULTURAL COMMISSION SPONSORSHIP OF SUMMER BAND CONCERTS: The City Manager presented a Staff report dated February 28, 1973, containing a request by the Arts & Cultural Commission for City Council approval to sponsor a series of summer band concerts to be held at the Cypress Civic Center, and requesting an appropriation of City funds for publicity and personnel expenses. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Arts & Cultural Commission's sponsorship of four summer concerts and appro- priate $400 of City funds for publicity and personnel expenses. 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 CONSIDERATION OF ORAL INTERPRETATION FESTIVAL: The City Manager presented a Staff report dated February 28, 1973, containing a request from the Arts & Cultural Commission for City Council approval to sponsor an Oral Interpretation Festival for Junior high school students as outlined in the attachment to the report. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Arts & Cultural Commission sponsorship of an Oral Interpretation Festival for Junior high school students during the month of May. 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 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 5-3 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE REGARDING FIRE ZONES: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to read an Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 506 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 5-3 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE REGARDING FIRE ZONES. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt Ordinance No. 506. The motion was unanimously carried by the follow- ing roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None - 12 - City Council Minu~es March 12, 1973 ~ECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayer daclarad an Executive Session at 12:45 a.m. to discuss utters of litigation and personnel. The meeting was called back to order a~ 12:52 a.m. with all Councilmen present. It was the consensus of the Ci=y Council Co continue Items 19 and 27 to the adjourned regular meeting of March 19, 1973, Councilman Kanel stated that he might leave the United States during the period March 14th through March 18, 1973. Itwas moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to authorize Councilman Eanel to traveloutside the Jurisdiction of the United States during the period of March 14th through March 18, 1973. ADJOURNMENT: I= was mevet by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:54 a.m., in memory of Bill Martin, former Mayor of Laguna Beach, to Marchl9, 1973 at 7:30 p.m. ATTEST: , '. ,.,.///~L/. CITY tL~RK'~ THE'CItY OF CYPRESS - 13 -