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Minutes 73-03-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL March 26, 1973 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:10 p.m., on Monday, March 26, 1973, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding. PRESENT: Councilwoman Frankiewich and Mayor Lacayo ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanal and Roberts ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting of the City Council to 7:30 p.m., due to a lack of a quorum. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:38 p.m., in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro Ten Frankiewich presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich ABSENT: Mayer Lacayo Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James E. Erickeen and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson, Savord and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Kanel led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. OP~L COMMUNICATIONS: Addressing the City Council commending both the Cypress Police and Planning Departments, was Mrs. Joyce Ginns, 4573 Rain~r Drive. Mrs. Marie Crane, 4001 Myra Avenue, Cypress, addressed the City Council requesting City Council assistance in enabling her to keep her pet raccoon on her property. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Hamel and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda for consideration as Item No. 30 a. Addressing the City Council in reference to the Park Bend Issue, was Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress. 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. At the request of the City Manager, Item No. 1, pertaining to a Late Claim filed on behalf of Keith S. Kevil, was removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to remove Item No. 3, regarding the use of alcoholic beverages in County regulated recreational areas, from the Consent Calendar, It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items No. i and Item No~ 2: Considererich of Claim of Douglas A. Se~ell. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the claim of Douglas Ao ~ewe£I and request that the City Manager refer the claim to the City's insurance carrier for the appropriate disposition° Item No~ 4: Consideration of Assembly and Senate Joint Resolutions on the Issue o~ School Busing~ Recommendation: Receive and fileo Item No~ 5: Consideration of Communication from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local Union Noo 1648 Regarding a Moratorium on the Federal Program cf Subsidized Low and Moderate Income Housing° Recommendation: Receive and file~ Item Noo 6: Consideration of Interim Audit Report from Diehl, Evans and Company° Recommendation: Receive and fileo Item Noo i: Consideration of Arterial Highway Financing Program Administration Agreements, Fiscal Year 1973/74, Project ~7401-10-0720 (Valley View Street from 300' south of Ball Road to Orange Avenue) and Project #7402-10-0687 (Denni Street from Ball Road to Orange Avenueo) Recommendation: That the City Council (1) approve administrative agreement for AHFP Project #720, Valley View Street, 300 feet (300') south of Ball Road to Orange Avenue and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and the City Clerk to attest to hie signature, and (2), approve administrative agreement for AHFP Project #687, Denni Street, Ball Road to Orange Avenue, and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and the City Clerk to attest to his signature. Item Noo 8: Consideration of Project #7331-90, Tree Supply and Planting Project-- Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for City Proj oct ~7331-90, Tree Supply and Planting, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with bids to be opened in the office of the City Clerk at 10:00 aom~, on April 17, 1973o Item No. 9: Consideration of Employment List for the Position of Principal Engineering Aide° Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment List for the position of Principal Engineering Aide, as submitted° Item No~ 10: Consideration of a Resoluticn Supporting "The Freedom Tree" Dedicated to Spec~ 4 David Munoz and all Prisoners of War and Missing in Action, with the Vision of Universal Freedom for all Mankind° Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO~ 1342 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING "THE FREEDOM TREE" DEDICATED TO SPEC. 4 DAVID MUNOZ AND ALL PRISONERS OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION, WITH THE VISION OF UNIVERSAL FREEDOM FOR ALL MANKIND. With respect to Item No~ 3, the Consideration of a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors Regarding the Use of Alcoholic Beverages in County Regulated Recrea- tional Areas, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Roberrs - 2- City Council Minutes March 26, 1973 and unanimously carried that a letter be directed to the Orange County Board of Supervisors indicating that the City Council is opposed to the use of alcoholic beverages in County regulated recreational areas. RECESS: Mayor Pro Ten Frankiewich declared a recess at 7:56 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 8:03 pomo, with the following Councilmen present: PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich ABSENT: Mayor Lacayo PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #C-73-3: The Mayor Pro Ten announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an appeal of Conditional Use Permit #C 73-3 to establish, operate and maintain a commercial development together with a 53~unit motel complex and a 37-unit apartment development on a 3.7 acre parcel of land at 4352 Lincoln Avenue, initiated by Mr o Peter Giovannoni~ The Mayor Pro Ten declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present their reports. The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, which indicated the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing of the Notices of Public Hearing are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and no communications have been received in regard to this matter. The Planning Director presented a report dated March 12, 1973, which stated that at its meeting of February 26, 1973, the City Council elected to appeal the decision of the Planning Commission relative to the subject Conditional Use Permit° The report transmitted a copy of the original staff report on this item from the Planning Department to the Planning Commission, along with a copy of the proposed plot plan and elevation plan for the project. Addressing the City Council in favor of the proposed development, were the following persons: Mr. Peter Giovannoni, 1784 W. Alomar, Anaheim Mr. Ken Sarbeck, 9802 Messerenith, Anaheim Mr. Andrew Bailey, 5373 Oxford Drive, Cypress Mrs. Daryle Ellwart, Manager, Cypress Chamber of Commerce M_r. Pat O'Hara, 9170 W~itney Way, Cypress Expressing concern that the proposed development might add to the problem of the already crowded schools were Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress and Mrs. Joyce Ginns, 4573 Rainer Drive, Cypress. Speaking in rebuttal to the school problem which might be created, was Burt Carter, 9971 Madrid Circle. Addressing the City Council inquiring as to whether the proposed development would have playground facilities for small children, was Mr. Fred Ross, 1012 St. John Circle, Cypress. Following discussion, the Mayor Pro Ten declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve Conditional Use Permit No. #73-3 subject to the conditions which were imposed by the Planning Commission at its meeting of February 15, 1973, with the following modification and addition: Condition No. 24 shall state, "All existing structures shall be removed to the specifications of the Building Official prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupance for any portion of the subject property. Condition No~ 29 shall be added which will state, "A Grading Plan shall be obtained, and the method of removal and disposal of dirt and debris shall be approved by the Building Official." Councilwoman Frankiewich requested that Condition No. 29 be placed on all Conditional Use Permits granted for future developments within the City. - 3 - Citx Council Minutes March 26, 1973 The motion was unanimously carried By the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo It was then moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to direct the Planning Commission to study similar lots along Lincoln Avenue which are in the Highway Commercial Zone, taking into consideration the following: 1~ The extreme depths and narrow widths of those lots. 2o The possible multiple uses on a lot without breaking it into separate lots for better integration. 3o Possible combination of commercial and residential uses. 43 Possible new standards on high rise development, utilizing commercial on the first floor and residential on the second floor. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Fanel, Roberrs and Frankeiwich NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo RECESS: Mayor Pro Tom Frankiewich declared a recess at 9:12 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:30 pom., with the following Councilmen present: PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich ABSENT: Mayor Lacayo CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, which indicated that there is a vacancy on the Fly Abatement Board, caused by the resignation of Nrs. Neubauer, and a vacancy on the Advisory Traffic Committee, caused by the appointment of Mr. Mullen to the Planning Commission° It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Hanel and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this matter to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on April 9, 1973, in order that a full Council might be present° CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON PAR POLICING: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, which indicated that this item was continued from the adjourned regular meeting of the City Council held on March 19, 1973~ It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously carried to receive and file the report° It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to consider Items Noo 16, 26, 27, 28 and 31 on the agenda out of order, at this time° CONSIDERATION OF HYATT DIE CAST OPERATIONS: The City Manager reviewed a report dated March 22, 1973, which stated that at its adjourned regular meeting of March 19, 1973, the City Council requested the City Manager to investigate a complaint regarding the Hyatt Die Cast operation~ - 4- City Council Minutes March 26, 1973 Addressing the City Council in reference to this matter were the folio%rAng persons: Mrs° Wilma Wilson, 9090 Whitney Way, Cypress Mr. Pat O'Hara, 9170 Whitney Way, Cypress Mr. Jim Hunsaker, 9200 Whitney Way, Cypress Mr. Fred Glass, 9210 Whitney Way, Cypress Mr. A1 Hyatt, 4656 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to go into an Executive Session at 10:10 p.m., to discuss a matter of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 10:40 p.m., with the following Councilmen present: PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich ABSENT: Mayor Lacayo Following considerable discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Eanel to direct the City Attorney to notify the property owner that the operation which is in violation of his Conditional Use Permit must cease to exist within a 35-day period or appropriate legal action will be taken. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanel, Roberts and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF CHILDREN'S THEATRE PRESENTATION: The City Manager presented a report from the Arts and Cultural Commission dated March 22, 1973, which indicated that the Arts and Cultural Commission is sponsoring a Children's Theatre Presentation on Saturday, May 12, 1973 at Lexington Junior High School in the multi-purpose room, and that a Janitorial fee of approximately $6.00 per hour is charged for use of Lexington's facilities on the weekend. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey tu authorize an appropriation of $25.00 for Janitorial fees, as outlined in the report. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSID.ERATION OF LONG BEACH REGIONAL ARTS RETREAT AND WORKSHOP: The City Manager reviewed a report from the Arts and Cultural Commission dated March 22, 1973, which indicated that at its regular meeting of March 8, 1973, the Arts and Cultural Commission discussed the subject workshop with Mrs. Eva Miner, Freeident of the Long Beach Regional Arts Council. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Fanel to appropriate $66.00 in order that the members of the Arts and Cultural Commission and the City Council can attend the April 6, 1973 Arts Retreat, sponsored by'the Long Beach Regional Council. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: .4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Eanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo 5 City2~il Minutes March 26, 1973 CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ATTEND ARTS FOR COMMUNITIES CONFERENCE: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, which indicated that following the March 8, 1973 Arts and Cultural Commission meeting, Chairman Shells Ribman received information that an Arts for Communities Conference, sponsored by the Los Angeles Municipal Arts Commission, has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to authorize the attendance of two Arts and Cultural Cormmission members to attend the Arts for Communities Conference, as outlined in the report, and that they be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses. Councilman Roberrs requested, as a Minute Order, that a brief report summarizing the various conferences artended by the Commissioners, be provided to the City Council. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS PONY/COLT LEAGUE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT REQUEST: The Recreation and Park Director presented a report dated March 21, 1973, which indicated that the City Council, at its meeting of March 12, 1973, directed a study to be performed regarding the subject request. Addressing the City Council in reference to this matter, were the following persons: Mr. Edward Kertis, 11610 Midway Drive, Cypress Mr. Ron Walker, 9562 Sonwell Place, Cypress Mr. Jerry Moore, 4832 Park Avenue, Cypress Mr. Jim Smith, 5932 Lime Avenue, Cypress It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to direct the Staff to provide information regarding the effect that the funding of the requested improvements would have on the budget, and to present a report on this matter at the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on April 9, 1973. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 8244: The Planning Director presented a report dated March 21, 1973, which advised that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 1, 1973, recommended approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract Map #8244 ~ahich proposes the subdivision of two existing parcels of land in the RM-Resldentlal Multiple Family Zone into a one-lot statutory condominium of 195 units. Addressing the City Council regarding this matter was the applicant, Mr. James Buffington, 5403 River Avenue, Newport Beach, California. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 8244, subject to the conditions which were imposed by the Planning Commission. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF OBJECTIVES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURE~-- IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROb~4ENTAL QUALITY ACT AS AMENDED: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, ~ahich stated that in essence, the subject Resolution establishes guidelines for the provision, consideration and adoption of Environmental Impact Reports required for projects undertaken within the City of Cypress. - 6- City Council Minutes March 26, 1973 It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1343 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING OBJECTIVES, CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AS AMENDED. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo The City Council requested that this matter be studied further by the Staff and brought back to the City Council for review in 90 days. CONSIDERATION OF PROBLEM REGARDING PET RACCOON: Addressing the City Council in regard to this matter, was Mrs. Marie Crane, 4001 Myra Avenue, Cypress. Following a discussion concerning the City's Ordinance which regulates the keeping of animals, it was moved by Councilman Fanel, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be bald on April 9, 1973, at which time a report will be prepared by the City Staff and City Attorney relative to a possible modification of the City's Ordinance pertaining to certain caged animals. CONSIDERATION OF BUS STOP LOCATIONS - NO PARKING AREAS: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1973, which indicated that at its meeting of March 16, 1973, the Advisory Traffic Committee met to consider the bus service route to the City of Cypress, which will begin on April 2, 1973, and to make recommendations concerning no parking areas in conjunctionwith bus stop locations. Mr. Tom Ellbert, representing the Orange County Transit District, addressed the City Council in reference to this matter. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt the following Resolution by title only, with the modification that no parking be established on the south side of Orange Avenue, west of Juanits Street, at an appropriate distance to provide safety at that intersection. Title of the Resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1344 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF USE OF COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICE: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1973, which requested that approval be given from the City Council regarding the proposed use of the Northern Orange County Credit Bureau to collect certain debts. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be held on April 9, 1973. 7 council Minutes March 26, 1973 CONSIDERATIONOF PROPOSED TRAFFIC SIGNAL AGREEMENTS WITH CITY OF BUENA PARK: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1973, from the Public Works Director, which indicated that the proposed agreements between the cities of Buena Park and Cypress have been drafted for participation in the construction of traffic signals. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Eanel to approve the agreements for traffic signals at Lincoln and Valley View Street and at Cerritos and Holder Street, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements and the City Clerk to attest to his signature. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF AN ELECTRONIC PRINTING CALCULATOR FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, which indicated that in the normal performance of his duties, the Finance Director performs a wide variety of caculations, not only in budget assembly, but in cost analysis, special reports and in monitoring revenue and expenditure progress. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the purchase of the Monroe Model 1330 Electronic Printing Calculator, as outlined in the report. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Roberts and Frankeiwich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A "NO PARKING" AREA: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1973, which indicated that at its meeting of March 16, 1973, the Advisory Traffic Committee considered a request from a resident of the Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park relative to establishing a no parking area along Bloomfield Street, south of Lincoln Avenue° It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO~ 1345 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A NO PARKING AREA. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF BUENA PARK TOPICS FUNDS - PROJECT #7150-50: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, from the Public Works Director, which indicated that agreements to participate in the modification of traffic signals at Ball Road and Valley View Street, and resolutions approving the Agreements were adopted by the cities of Buena Park and Cypress on January 8, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1346 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ACCEPTING FISCAL YEAR 1971/72 TOPICS ALLOCATION OF THE CITY OF BUENA PARK~ - 8- City Council Minutes March 26, 1973 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF ACQUXSITION OF PROPERTY, PARCEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ORANGE, 190 FEET WEST OF WALKER-~ The City Manager presented a report dated March 20, 1973 from the Public Works Director ~ which indicated that the City Council adopted a policy in 1970 to acquire all of the property on the north side of Orange Avenue between the Civic Center and Walker Street for the future expansion of the Civic Center as the parcels became available° It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to receive and file the report. Following furher discussion on this matter, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberrs, as a substitute motion, to continue the consideration of this matter to the next regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be held on April 9, 1973, at which time further information regarding the acquisition of the subject property will be forthcoming. The motion was unanimously carried. CONSIDERATION OF SENATE BILL #121: The City MAnager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, from the Arts and Cultural Commission, which indicated that the subJ oct legislation would make California more nearly equal to other states inits support of the arts. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried that the City Council publicly endorse Senate Bill #121, and urge the passage of this important legislation by writing to the State Senators in the Cypress area. CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT PROPOSAL FROM ARTHUR YOUNG AND COMPANY: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, which transmitted a copy of a letter of a proposal from Arthur Young and Company for audit services, requested by the City Council at the regular meeting of March 12, 1973o It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this item to the 4:00 pom. session of the April 9, 1973 City Council meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCLai WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 31511 - 31685: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 31511 through 31685 in the total amount of $1,148,408o09o The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF JOINT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1973, from the Recreation and Park Director, which transmitted a copy of the final draft of a Joint agreement between the Cypress School District and the Cypress Recreation and Park District relative to the school-community concept of recreation. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the Joint agreement between the Cypress School District and the Cypress Recreation and Park District, as recommended by the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission. CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF FIRM OF RUTAN & TUCKER TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR Tn~ PARK BOND ISSUE: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1973, which transmitted a communication dated March 8, 1973, from Mr. Fritz Stradling of Rutan & Tucker, outlining the scope of legal work and the proposed fees for the City Council Minutes March 26, 1973 Cypress Recreation and Park District Bond program. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Hanel to approve the proposal as outlined in the communication of March 8, 1973, from Mr. Fritz Stradling. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Eanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING T~E TAX STATBMENT OF THE BOND ISSUE TO BE MAILED: The City Manager reviewodd report dated March 22, 1973~ which advised that the City Council is required to adopt a Resolution apprsving the tax statement of the Bond Issue at its meeting of March 26, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Roberta and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the follcwing Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 23 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, APPROVING THE TAX STATEMENT TO BE MAILED TO VOTERS WITHIN THE DISTRICT~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacaye CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 2148 THROUGH 2184 (RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilw~man Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the Commercial Warrant List for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, Warrants No. 2148 through 2184, in the total amount of $26,877o73o The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RE: CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 507 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE Nee 497, THE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 15, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Eanel, Roberrs and Frankiewich None Lacayo CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SICK LEAVE POLICY: Due to the lateness of the hour, it was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to he held on April 9, 1973. City Council Minutes March 26, 1973 ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:40 a.m. ATTEST: -11-