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Minutes 73-04-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD April 9, 1973 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:20 p.m. on Monday, April 9, 1973 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberts and Lacayo Councilman 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, Schatzeder and Warren. MINUTES: It was the general consensus of the City Council to defer consideration of the minutes until such time as all Councilmen are present. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AUDIT PROPOSAL FROM ARTHUR YOUNG AND COMPANY: The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973 which indicated that representatives from the auditing firm of Arthur Young and Company have been invited to attend the 4:00 p.m. session of the April 9th meeting of the City Council to discuss the audit proposal which they submitted. EXECUTIVE SESSION: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unani- mously carried to go into an Executive Session at 4:21 p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 4:55 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Roberrs and Lacayo Councilman l<anel It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to proceed with the preparation of a contract between the City of Cypress and Arthur Young and Company for auditing services and to present the contract to the City Council for approval at its next regular meeting of April 23, 1973. Mayor Lacayo, for the record, read the proposal, dated March 19, 1973, which was submitted by Arthur Young and Company. Councilman Harvey stated, for the record, that his affirmative vote should not be construed as approval of the contract. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF THE HARVEY PROPERTY: The City Manager presented a report dated April 5, 1973 which indicated that following the presentation by Shapell Industries and their consultants at the adjourned regular City Council meeting held on March 19, 1973, the City Council requested that further discussion of this issue be continued to the meeting of April 9, 1973. Following a verbal presentation by the City Manager concerning estimated revenue and expenditures to the City should the development as proposed by Shapell Industries be developed, it was moved by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to direct the City Staff to proceed with an analysis of the industrial development potential of the Harvey property along with possible modifications to the land uses proposed by Toups Engineering as consultants for the Harvey family and Shapell Industries, and the economic impact of both the industrial development and the modified plan as it pertains to the revenues and expenditures which might accrue to the City as a result of these studies. The motion was carried By City Council Minutes April 9, 1973 the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: RECESS: Frankiewich, Roberrs and Lacayo Harvey Kanel Mayor Lacayo declared a recess at 6:00 p~m. to 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: The mee=ing 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, Roberrs and Lacayo ABSENT: Councilman Kanel 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, Savord and Schatzeder. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mrs° Marie Crane, 4001 Myra Avenue, Cypress, addressed the City Council regarding the status of the City's Ordinance pertaining to the keeping of animals, which was a topic for discussion at the March 26, 1973 meeting of the City Council. Mrs. Crane was advised that this matter will be on the agenda for the April 23, 1973 City Council meeting. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR ASPHALT AND RENTAL OF ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7273-68: The City Manager presented a report April 4, 1973, from the Finance Director, which indicated that bids were received in the office of the Purchasing Officer for the purchase of approximately 8,000 tone of asphalt and the rental of an aspahlt paving machine, at 10:00 a.m., March 29, 1973. COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:50 P.M. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to accept the bid of All American Asphalt as the lowest responsible bid, and to award the contract for the purchase of asphalt and rental of an asphalt paving machine through April 11, 1974, Co All American Asphalt, 14490 Edwards Street, Westminster, California, with the total contract not to exceed $52,000.00. 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 Lacayo None None CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the City Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation contained in the Administrative Report regarding the item° Councilwoman Frankiewich requested that Item Noo 10 be removed from the Consent Calendar. At the request of Councilman Roberrs, Items No~ 4, 6 and 9 were removed from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items No. 4, 6, 9 and 10, which were removed. Item No. 2: Consideration of a Resolution from the City of Huntington Beach Supporting the Establishment of a State Lottery for Public Education. - 2- City Council Minutes April 9, 1973 Z70 Recommendation: Receive and fileo Item Nee 3: Consideration of a Resolution from the City of Anaheim Supporting the California Angels° Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution in support of the California Angels, as requested by the City of Anaheim~ Title of the Resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION NOo 1347 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING ORANGE COUNTY'S MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUB-- THE CALIFORNIA ANGELS. Item No~ 5: Consideration of a Communication from Mrs° Wilson Regarding the Hyatt Die Cast Corporation, Recommendation: Receive and fileo Item Nee 7: Consideration of an Application for Rate Increase by General Telephone Company of America° Recommendation: Receive and file the Notice of Application. Item Nee 8: Consideration of a Request from the St~ Mary's Hospital Guild, Inc., for a Waiver of Admission Taxo Recommendation: That the City Council grant the waiver of admissions tax for the St. Mary'e Hospital Guild, Inc., for the "Night at the Races," scheduled to be held on June 20, 1973. Item No. 11: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Lens Beach Requesting Support for the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1973. Recommendation: Receive and file. With respect to Item No, 4 on the Consent Calendar, "Consideration of a Communication from the Volunteer Bureau of North Orange County Requesting Orange County Revenue Sharing Funds," it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded By Councilwoman Frankiewich to forward the request to the Orange County Beard of Supervisors for their consideration° Following discussion where it was felt that a position of neutrality would be appropriate in this matter, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to modify the motion to receive and file this item~ With regard to Item No, 6 on the Consent Calendar, "Consideration ef a Communication from Assemblyman Dixon Requesting Support for Assembly Bill No. 594 which Regulates Non-Returnable Beverage Containers," it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that a communication he directed to the appropriate legislators in support of Assembly Bill No, 594~ The motion carried by the following roll call vote= AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo Harvey None PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF ZONE CHANGE NO, 73-1: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Pubiic Hearing to consider Zone Change No. 73-1, which proposes to change the zoning on an eight-acre parcel of land situated on the easterly side of Moody Street approximately 485 feet northerly of Orange Avenue from the PS-Public and Semi-Public Zone to the RU-Residential Urban Zone. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its report~ - 3- City Council Minutes April 9, 1973 The Planning Director presented a report dated April 4, 1973, ~nich indicated that the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing of the Notice of Public Hearing are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and no communications have been received regarding this matter. He then reviewed Planning Staff Report PC #73-13, dated March 5, 1973, which was prepared for the Planning Commission, and presented a synopsis of the Commissioners' co~nents regarding this zone change. Addressing the City Council in favor of the zone change, was Mr. Dartell Dalton, Larwin-Southern California, Inc., 16255 Venture Boulevard, Encino, California. There being no one to speak in opposition to the zone change, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 497 BY CHANCING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM PS PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE TO RU RESIDENTIAL URBAN ZONE AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 73-1. It was moved by Councilman Harvey 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: 0 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None At the request of the City Council, it was stated by the Planning Director, for the record, that the Staff's position and that of the Planning Commission is that the rezoning of the subject property would not have a negative impact on the development of the property, and that there is a negative declaration on fileo It was the general consensus to consider Item No. 29 on the agenda, out of order at this time. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS PONY/COLT LEAGUE FACILITY IMPROVEMENT REQUEST: The City Manager presented a report dated April 5, 1973, which indicated that the City Council, at its regular meeting of March 26, 1973, continued the consideration of this item to the regular meeting of April 9, 1973, to allow the Staff additional time to analyze the financial status of the Cypress Recreation and Park District. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize the Staff to proceed immediately with the improvements as outlined, and that an immediate expenditure of $1,100 for requested improvements from this fiscal year's Recreation and Park District budget be authorized; and, for the Staff to negotiate a contract for the remaining improvements which would be entered into on or about the beginning of the next fiscal year, but would not be payable until mid-December, at which time the Recreation and Park District receives property tax revenues. The motion further stated that the contract would have a clause allowing for a pro-payment, without penalty, if the Park Bond Issue is successful. Following discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Hanel, as a substitute motion, that Items No. a, b, c, d, e, and f outlined in a previous report to the City Council from the Recreation and Park Director, dated March 21, 1973, be implemented immediately and that the costs of said improvements be made available from the Recreation and Park District funds. The substitute motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: -4- Gity n~.:il Minutes April 9, 1973 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: 3 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Fanel Frankiewich, Roberrs and Lacayo None Discussion ensued regarding the main motion, whereas Councilwoman Frankiewich stated, for the record, that she was opposed to the motion based on the following reasons: 1. That the City's budget is a certain amount of money every year, and $91,000 would have to be borrowed from October to mid-December from City funds to be put into the Park and Recreation District to keep them running. 2. During the past four years that she has artended the City Council meetings, the City Council has been distributing money to special interest groups. 3. The Park and Recreation recommendation was to continue the discussion on this matter until after the Park Bond Issue had passed, for the complete development of Oak Knoll Park. 4. That it was her belief that all Cypress citizens need representation by the City Council members. 5. That she could remember sitting in the City Council Chambers and listening to the very same league which has made the request under consideration this evening, demanding that lights be put in at Oak Knoll Park. She stated that they tsok badly needed Optional Design Fees, in the amount of $85,000, she believed, for the City'$ two parks--Oak Knoll and Arnold/Cypress--which prevented the development of other parksites in the City of Cypress, and which prevented citizens in those areas of the City from having parks to utilize. She added, that she did not remember when the lights were mentioned, either last year or a year and a half ago, but there was no mention of safety by these same people. 6. That she will continue her policy of refusing to subsidize special interest groups in the City of Cypress. The main motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo Frankiewich None It was then moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the City Clerk to prepare the necessary plans and specifications for the project, and to advertise for bids. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo Frankiewich None MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of March 12, 1973, as presented. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried, with abstaining votes by Councilman Harvey and Mayor Lacayo as they had not been able to attend the March 19th meeting, to approve the Minutes of March 19, 1973, as presented. -5- City Council Minutes It was the general consensus of the City Council to consider Items No. 9 and 10, which were removed from the Consent Calendar, at this time° CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH URGING YEAR-ROUND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilmen Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NOo 1348 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS URGING THE CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADOPT YEAR- ROUND DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. 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 A COMMUNICATION FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAI IRVINE CHANCELLOR DANIEL Go ALDRICHiJR~t REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR THE ON-CAMPUSTHACHING HOSPITAL AT THE UC.I SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1349 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING THE UCI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ON-CAMPUS TEACHING HOSPITAL° 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 It was the opinion of the City Council to consider Item Noo 14 at the end of the agenda, and to proceed to Item No. 15, at this time. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF USE OF COLLECTION AGENCY SERVICE: The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973, which transmitted the original Staff report, dated March 21, 1973, regarding this matter which was continued from the meeting of March 26, 1973. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the use of a collection agency service, as outlined in the report, effective April 16, 1973. 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 PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY - NORTH SIDE OF ORANGEi 190 FEET'WESTOFWALKER: The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973, from the Public Works Director, which indicated that as suggested by the City Council at the meeting of March 26th, the Engineering Division has investigated the assessed valuation of the subject parcel and also the assessed land value of several other parcels in the immediate area° Following discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Fanel to approve the purchase of the parcel located on the north side of Orange Avenue, one hundred ninety feet (190') west of Walker Street, as outlined in the report from the Public Works Director, dated March 20, 19730 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: - 6- City ~m%dtl Minutes April 9, 1973 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEN: 2 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Ranel Roberrs and Lacayo None It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to appropriate $21,000.00 from the fund balance of the General Fund to Account #11-4310-691 for the acquisition. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN,' 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs Lacayo None RECESS: Mayor Lacayo declared a recess at 9:35 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:45 pom., with all Councilmen present~ CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS NO. 8254 AND 8267: In response to an inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, the City Attorney advised that the subject tracts, listed as Items No. 19 and 20 on the agenda, could be considered simultaneously; however, each would require a separate motion. The Planning Director then reviewed a report dated April 3, 1973, which indicated that at its meeting of March 15, 1973, the Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council of Tentative Tract Map No. 8254, which proposes the subdivision of 8°2 acres of land into 41 lots having minimum areas of 6,000 square feet and at an overall density of 5.0 units per acre. He then reviewed a report dated April 3, 1973, which advised that the Planning tourmission, at its meeting of March 15, 1973, also recommended approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 8267, which proposes the subdvision of eight-acres of land into 39 lots having minimum areas of 6,000 square feet and at an overall density of slightly less than 4°9 units per acre. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 8254. 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 It was then moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Ranel to approve Tentative Tract Map No. 8267. 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 POLICE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated April 5, 1973, which indicated that the radar equipment utilized by the Police Department is the stationary type radar which is approximately ten years old, is in poor condition, and has been repaired on numerous occasions. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize the replacement of the radar unit utilized by the Police Department for traffic law enforcement purposes, and to authorize the expenditure of approximately $1,300 and the City Clerk to advertise for bids; and, further, to authorize the purchase of three replacement Unitrol units from the manufacturer Dunbar-Nunn, 1108 Raymond Way, Ariahelm, at a cost not to exceed $900.00. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: - 7- City Council Minutes April 9, 1973 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT DIRECTOR'S FEES SCHEDULE: The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973, which transmitted a copy of a communication from J. Wayne Sylvester, Secretary of the Boards of Directors of the Orange County Sanitations District, outlining the recommendations of the Directors' Special Committee Studying Implementation of AB 2146, regarding Director's fees schedule. Following discussion concerning this matter, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that the City's representative to the Sanitation District express the City Council's support for recommendation number (2) contained in the Report of the Special Committee Studying Implementation of AB 2146, which states: "Amend the fee schedule so that those Directors representing more than one District at a Joint meeting would only receive compensation equal to that of a Director representing a single District." The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF A CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO T~E UNIFIED ORANGE COUNTY CITIES DISASTER ORGANIZATION: The City Manager presented a report dated April 5, 1973, which stated that the Unified Orange County Cities Disaster Agreement, which was approved by the City Council at its meeting of February 13, 1973, provides that the City Council shall appoint a City representative who may be the Mayor, a Councilman, or the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to appoint Councilwoman Frankiewich to serve as the City's representative to the Unified Orange County Cities Disaster Organization. CONSIDERATION OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION FOR AN OFF-SALE GENERAL LICENSE AT OMEGA LIQUORSI APPROXIMATELY 100' WEST OF LINCOLN AVENUE: The City Manager presented a report dated April 5, 1973, which indicated that the City has received an application from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for an Off-Sale General License for Omega Liquors, approximately 100' west of 4362 Lincoln Avenue, requested by Andrew J. and Charlotte H. Erdely. The City Manager advised that the Police Department had completed its investigation, and found no reason to protest the application. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to receive and file the notice of application. CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY FOR A SEWER CONNECTION-- CITY PROJECT #7219-30: The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973, from the Public Works Director, which indicated that the Department of the Navy has submitted a proposal to the Engineering Division requesting connection of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Golf Course Club House to the City's sanitary sewer system at Blackmer Street. It was moved by Councilman Roberts and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to approve the negotiated Sewer Service Contract for sewer service to the Golf Course Club House at the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and to authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest to his signature, with the terms of the -8- C~l{y Council Minutes April 9, 1973 Service Contract subject to the approval of the City Attorney° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FGRBIDS--PROJECT#7401-10~0720iPHASE I~ VALLEYVIEW'STREETTRAFFIC SIGNAL AND SAFETY LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973, from the Public Works Director, which indicated that the City Council, at its meeting of March 26, 1973, approved administrative agreements with Orange County for ANFP ProJect #720, Valley View Street, 300 feet south of Ball Road to Orange Avenue, known as City ProJ act #7401-10-0720. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to (1) approve the plans and specifications for Project #7401-10-0720, traffic signals and safety lighting modification at Orange Avenue and Valley View Street and traffic signal and safety lighting installation at Fred Drive and Valley View Street, and to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to he received at 10:00 a.mo on May 1, 1973, subject to approval of the Orange County Road Department; and (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the right-of-way certification, and the City Clerk to attest to his signature. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN= ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS~ CERTIFICATION OF RIGHT-OF- WAY AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDSON ORANGE AVENUE'FROM600'FEET WEST OF WALKER STREET TO VALLEY VIEW STREET'-PROJECT#7201'10-0625| The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973, from the Public Works Director, ~hich indicated that the subject Orange Avenue project was authorized by the City Council for inclusion in the FY 1971/72 Arterial Highway Financing Construction Program~ It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to (1) approve plans and specification for improvement of Orange Avenue from 600 feet west of Walker Street to Valley View Street, Project #7201-10-0625 and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with the bid date to be set after approval of the Orange County Road Department; and, (2) authorize the Mayor to sign the right-of-way certification and the City Clerk to attest to his signature° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO o 31686 THROUGH 31803: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberts to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants Noo 31686 through 31803 in the total amount of $t,512,178o86~ 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 - 9- City Council Minutes April 9, 1973 CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS TO PROVIDE ELECTION SERVICES: The City Manager presented a report dated April 4, 1973 which indicated that the City Clerk's Office is in the process of preparing for the Park Bond Election to be held on June 5, 1973 in the Cypress Recreation and Park District. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberts to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 24 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, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED SERVICES TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF A PARK BOND ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID DISTRICT ON JUNE 5, 1973. 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 CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 2185 THROUGH 2210 (RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberts to approve the Commercial Warrant List for the Cypress Recreation and Park District for warrants no. 2185 through 2210 in the total amount of $15,095.51. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COIrNCILMEN: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberrs and Lacayo None None At the request of Mayor Lacayo, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place on the agenda for consideration at this time a request to proclaim May 6-12, 1973 as "Hire a Veteran Week." It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to proclaim May 6-12, 1973 as "Hire a Veteran Week" in the City of Cypress. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo declared an Executive Session at 10:35 p.m. to discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 11:25 p.m. with all Councilmen present. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SICK LEAVE POLICY: Mayor Lacayo announced that this item would be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on April 23, 1973. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE AND COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Lacayo announced that this matter would be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on April 23, 1973, and he indicated that he would be supplying the City Manager with a list of persons to be contacted to determine their interest in serving on the vacant committee and commission positions. -10- City Council Minutes April 9, 1973 CONSIDERATION OF FRINGE BENEFIT PROGRAM FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: The Mayor announced that the consideration of this item would be continued to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on April 23, 1973. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT ORANGE AVENUE AND DENNI STREET: At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION N0. 1350 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALI- FORNIA AND DECLARING THE PUBLIC NECESSITY THEREFORE. 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 At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to place on the agenda at this time a matter pertaining to the City's weed abatement contract. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Roberts to authorize an increase of $1700.00 over the amount specified in the most recent contract awarded for weed abatement services. 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 Also at the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to place on the agenda for con- sideration at this time a claim against the City submitted by Bobby D. Youngblood, Attorney at Law, on behalf of Joe Martin Moreno and Betty Jo Moreno. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Roberts to officially deny the claim of Joe Martin Moreno and Betty Jo Moreno and to forward the claim to the City's insurance carrier for the appropriate disposition. 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 ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 p.m. OFipm C TY O CY RESS ATTEST: ~,- , ,~ .~ CITY bLERKt6F ~HE CITY OF CYPRESS -11-