Minutes 73-09-11MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 11, 1973
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:05 pom.
on Tuesday, September 11, 1973 in the CypZess City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Councilwoman Frankiewich presiding°
PRESENT: Councilwoman Frankiewich
ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James
Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Dunlap,
Hawley, Nudson, and Schatzeder~
RECESS:
Due to a lack of a quorum, Councilwoman Frankiewich recessed the meeting until
4:15 p.m~
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 4:15 p~m~, Councilwoman Frankiewich
presiding°
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich and Harvey
ABSENT: Councilmen Kanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
RECESS:
Due to a lack of a quorum, Councilwoman Frankiewich recessed the meeting until
4:30 pom~
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 4:30 pomo, Mayor Roberrs presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
ABSENT: Councilmen Fanel and Lacayo
MINUTES:
Consideration of the minutes of August 27, 1973 was deferred until all Councilmen
were present°
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE OF AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT:
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated September
4, 1973 and reviewed the bids received for the maintenance of the air-conditioning
equipment at the Civic Center.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
award the contract for air-conditioning maintenance, effective October 1, 1973,
for one year, to the lowest responsible bidder, Bear State, 13179 East Imperial
Highway~ Whittier, California, in accordance with their quotation in the amount of
$265000 dated July 17, 1973o The motion was unanimously carried by the following
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roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberts
None
Kanel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TOPICS PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF
BALL ROAD AND VALLEY VIEW STREET~ T-3041 (139)~ CITY PROJECT #7150-50: The City
Manager presented a report dated September 5, 1973 from the Public Works Director
and reviewed the bids received for traffic signal and safety lighting improvements
at Ball Road and Valley View Street.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that
the City Council determine that Grissom and 3ohnson, Inc., P. 06 Box 10040,
Irvine, California, is the lowest responsible bidder and award a contract for
the construction of Valley View Street and Ball Road traffic signals, Project
#7150-50, to Griseom and Johnson, Inc. in the amount of their proposal, $42,544.00,
subject to the approval of FHWA. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Fanel and Lacayo
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 relating to each matterm
The Mayor asked if any Councilman wished to add or remove any item from the Consent
Calendar.
No one wishing to do so, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to approve Item Nos~ 5 - 16 on the
Consent Calendar.
Item Not 5: Consideration of a Resolution Commending Boy Scout William Marsh on
Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout°
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0~ 1391
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SC0UT WILLIAM MARSH ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT°
Item Noo 6: Consideration of a Resolution Commending Boy Scout Allen Banick, Jr~,
on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout°
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NOo 1392
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT ALLEN BANICK, JR., ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT°
Iten No. 7: Consideration of a Resolution Commending Boy Scout Ian Hornby on
Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO~ 1393
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT IAN HORNBY ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item Noo .~: Consideration of an Application for an On-Sale Beer License at
the Four Queens, 10461 Denni Street, Cypress, California.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item Noo 9: Consideration of Certification of Employment List - Yardman/
Storekeeper~
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment List for the
position of Yardman/Storekeeper, as submitted~
Item No. 10: Consideration of Communications in Reference to SB 1275 Creating
a New Southern California Transportation District°
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to transmi~ a
letter in opposition to the position of SB 1275 to Senator Welsh and other
appropriate Orange County legislators~
Item Noo 11: Consideration of Communication from the Local Agency Formation
Commission Regarding Adoption of Sphere of Influence for the City of Garden Grove~
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item Noo 12: Consideration of Proclamation of Traffic Safety Week°
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of September
24-30, 1973, as Traffic Safety Week in the City of Cypress°
Item Noo 13: Consideration of Request for Statement of Support of the UoS~
National Guard and Reserve°
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Statement
'of Support, and card, as requested, in support of the National Guard and Reserve
units of the military service°
Item Noo 14: Consideration of a Claim for Damages Filed by Mr~ Paul Green, 5405
Telegraph Road, Pico Rivera, California0
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the claim of Mr~ Paul Green,
and refer the matter to the City's insurance carrier for the appropriate dispositiono
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Item NOo 15: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Garden Grove Regarding
a State Sales Tax Program~
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item Noo 16: Consideration of Resolution Commending Boy Scout Terry Draper on
Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout°
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1394
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT TERRY DRAPER ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ~FLP~OYEE EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLAN: The Mayor
stated that this matter would be discussed in an Executive Session~
CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION OF REPORT BY ECONOMIC CONSULTANT LEVANDER~ PARTRIDGE
& COMPANY~ INC.: The Mayor announced that this presentation would be made during
the evening session of the meeting~
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF VOTING REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE VOTING
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE: The City
Manager presented a report dated September 6, 1973 requesting the designation of
a voting and alternate voting representative from the Council to the annual League
of California Cities Conference°
There being no objections, League representative Mayor Roberts was named as the
voting representative, and Councilwoman Frankiewich was named as the alternate
voting representative.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 1374~ CONCERNING THE BASIC COMPENSATION
PLAN AND ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN: The City Manager presented a report dated September 5, 1973
regarding salary adjustments for employees not placed under the basic compensation
plano
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO~ 1395
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION 1374, CONCERNING THE
BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING SALARIES
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote~
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Robarts
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Lacayo
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Councilman Harvey recommended that the Council look favorably on salary increases
for these personnel at the time it reviews salaries for regular salaried employees°
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF STREET SWEEPING CONTRACT PROJECT #7131-90: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated September 4, 1973
regarding renewal of the street sweeping contract Co the present contractor°
It was m~ved by Councilwoman Frankiewicb and seconded by Councilman Harvey that
the City Council approve renewal of the street sweeping contract to the R.Fo
Dickson Company for a period of one year beginning October 1~ 1973 at the hourly
race of $17o33 with all the ocher conditions of the existing contract to remain
the same~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Hanel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF ORANGE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT, CITY PROJECT #7003-10-0514~ R_~UEST
FOR A])DITIONALAPPROPRIATION~ The City Manager presented a report dated September
5, 1973 from the Public Works Director relating to an additional appropriation
required for the railroad crossing improvement on Orange Avenue at Juznita Street°
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that
the City Council appropriate $8,685°00 to City ProJ oct #7003-10~0514 from the
Gas Tax Fund Balance° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Kanel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION TO THE EMPLOYEES' BENEFIT FUND: The City Manager
presented a report from the Finance Director dated September 6, 1973 regarding
an appropriation to the Employees' Benefit Fund Co be used for advance payment
of Blue Cross premiums°
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey that the
City Council appropriate $1,500o00 to the Employees' Benefit Fund to be used for
advance payment of Blue Cross premiums~ The motion was unanimously carried By the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Robarts
None
Fanel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NOt 32986 -
33103: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Mayor Roberrs
to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants Nee 32986 through33103 in
the total amount of $1,444,626o63o The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and RoberOs
None
Fanel and Lacayo
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qONSIDERATION OF AUDIT REPORTS FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR
THE YEARS ENDING JUNE 30~ 1972 AND JUNE 30~ 1973: The City Manager presented a
report dated September 6, 1973 regarding audit reports for the Cypress Recreation
and Park District.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey Chat
the City Council receive and file the audit reports for the Cypress Recreation and
Park District for the years ending June 30, 1972 and June 30. 1973, The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Kanel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS POP WARNEE FOOTBALI.: The City
Manager presented a report dated September 5, 1973 from the Recreation and Park
Director concerning an agreement between the Cypress Pop Warner Football League
and the Recreation and Park District for use of the concession facility at Oak
Knoll Park.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that
the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the Cypress
Pop Warner Football League and the Cypress Recreation and Park District for use
of the con cession facility located at Oak Knoll Park, and the City Clerk to attest
to his signature. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Kanel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CYPRESS RECREATXON AND PARK DXSTRICT COMMERCLAL
WARRANT LIST FOR WAREANTS NO~ 2549 - 2586: It was moved by Councilwo~mn Fr~nkie-
with and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Cypress Recreation and Park
District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants Noo 2549 through 2586 in the total
amount of $85,077o10. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Kanel and Lacayo
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DISPLAY OF CERTAIN MATTER IO MINORS:
The Mayor recommended that this matter be continued to the next regular Council
meeting at which time a representative from the District Attorney's office would
be present to discuss the ordinance with the Council~
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewioh and unani-
mously carried to continue the second reading of the ordinance to the City Council
meeting of September 24, 1973~
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 73-4 - MANZANITA PARK: I~ was
moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously
carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 515
AN OPaINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 497 BY CHANGING THE ZONE
OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM THE RU SINGLE-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE TO THE PS PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE
AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 73-4~
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adept Ordinance No. 515. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Kanel and Lacayo
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RE: FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS: It was moved
by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried
to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 516
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR AND REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENTS AND PROVIDING
A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
adopt Ordinance No. 516. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Fanel and Lacayo
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RE: PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN TREES: It was moved
by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried
to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 517
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADDING SECTIONS 17-17 THROUGH 17-27 TO CNAPTHR 17 "OFFENSES -
MISCELLANEOUS" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, PROVIDING
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN TREES.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt Ordinance No. 517. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
None
Fanel and Lacayo
The Mayor announced that Item No. 27, Consideration and Review of Scope of Projects
to be Funded by the Park Bond Issue, and Item No. 28, Consideration and Review of
Proposed Community Center Building Floor Plan, would be considered concurrently~
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CONSIDERATION AN~ REVIEW OF SCOPE.OF PROJECTS TO BEFUNDED BY THE PARK BOND ISSUE:
The Recreation and Park Director presented a report dated September 6, 1973
concerning the park development projects te be funded through the Park Bond Issue°
Mr. Bryant introduced Mr. Ron Paige of Recreation Systems, Inc, the park consultant,
who made a slide presentation of the plans for each park to be developed° Mr~
Paige reviewed the revisions to the plans which were recommended during meetings
with community interest groups or necessary because of fiscal limitations°
Mr. Bryant then introduced Mr, Dan Rowland, architect for the Community Center
building° Mr. Rowland presented the floor plan of the building and reviewed
in detail the design and uses of all areas.
The Council discussed the park development plans and the Community Center building
floor plan with the consultants.
RECESS:
Mayor Roberrs recessed the meeting at 6:20 until 7:30 p.m, in the Cypress City
Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:45 pomo
in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Roberrs presiding.
PRESENT
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
Councilmen Kanel and Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy,
and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson, Savord, and
Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLECIANCE:
Councilwoman Frankiewich led the pledge to the flag.
Mayor Roberrs asked that the City Manager review for the benefit of the audience
the actions taken by the City Council during their afternoon session° Mro Essex
briefly reviewed the Council's actions earlier in the meeting°
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The Hayor inquired if anyone in the audience wished to address the City Council
regarding any matter not on the agenda.
Mrs. Ruth Morita, 9852 Sunny Circle, Cypress, California, expressed concern over
the fact that there was no left turn allowed into Berry Drive from Valley View,
and no U-turn allowed at the intersection of Valley View and Ballo She stated
that she felt problems could arise in that emergency vehicles like ambulances or
fire trucks might be delayed from entering her tract, Mrs. Motits inquired ~s to
when a signal, with a U-turn arrow, would be installed at Valley View and Ballo
She asked that a temporary siSn be posted advising motorists that U-turns were
prohibited at the intersection.
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The Public Works Director stated that the project for the improvements of the
signal at this intersection had been approved earlier in the Council meeting
and that the signal %~3uld be installed in approximately three months. Police
Chief Savord stated that fire trucks or ambulances would not be delayed in reaching
this tract since they would be allowed to violate traffic laws in emergency situations°
The Mayor directed the staff to investigate the signing at this intersection
so that it is clear what the rules are, and that the staff proceed with the
installation of the signal.
PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 6752 JONATHAN AVENUE~
MAY BE MAINTAINED IN SUCH AWAYAS TO CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: The Mayor
noted that it was time to hold the Public Hearing on this matter and declared
the Public Hearing open. He recommended that the Public Hearing be continued
until after consideration of Item Nos. 1 and 2 on the agenda~
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to continue the Public Hearing until after consideration of
Item Nos. 1 and 2.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUES: The MAyor announced that it was his
pleasure to be able to present to three residents of the City community service
plaques, the highest award given in recognition of service to the communityo
The MAyor made presentations of the plaques to Mro Lloyd McPherson, member of the
Advisory Traffic Committee from 1968 through 1973, Mr. Gary Kamm, former member
of the Recreation and Park Commission, and Mrs° Sonia SonJu, former Commissioner
and Chairman of the Planning Commission.
PRESENTATION OF AWARD TO EXPLORER SCOUT JEFF PEEBLES: Police Chief Sayera intro-
duced Cypress Police Explorer Scout Jeff Poebloc of Post 614, who, along with
several other Cypress Explorer Scouts, artended an Explorer Academy from the Signal
Hill Police Department. He stated that because of the personal character and
dedication displayed by Lt. Peebles, he was recognized, and received a trophym
as the Most Outstanding Explorer Scout of the entire Academy° L=o Poebled then
read the Explorer Code, which names the beliefs and aims of the Explorer Scoutso
PUBLIC HEARING RE: TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER THE PREMISES LOCATED AT 6752 JONATHAN
AVENUE MAY BE MAINTAINED IN SUCH AWAY AS TO CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE: The
Mayor announced that this was the time and place to consider the above matter and
declared the Public Hearing open. He asked that the staff present its report°
The City Manager presented a report dated September 6, 1973 which indicated that
the Affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Hearing notice are on file
in the office of the City Clerk, and no communications were received in regard to
this matter. The City MAnager announced that, based on a recent court ruling, in
public hearings regarding nuisance abatement, all persons wishing to testify must
take an oath. Re then administered the oath to the Public Works Director, and to
Mr, Richard Schmidt.
The Public Works Director presented a report dated September 6, 1973, and then
presented slides showing existing conditions on the property which~ in the s=aff's
opinion, constituted a public nuisance.
Mr. Richard Schmidt, 6752 Jonathan Avenue, Cypress, California, addressed the
Council and stated that conditions on the property remained about the same as
presented. He stated that the weeds in the backyard wouid be removed, as well
as some items in the front yard, hut that several objects in the front yard
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were children's play things and would remain. Mr. Schmidt expressed that the
automobiles in his yard were not abandoned since they were registered to him
and had some economic value in that two were antiques and parts of another could
be utilized. He stated that the automobiles could be made operative, with the
exception of two which were burned beyond usability, by neighbors~ Mr o Schmidt
stated that objects in the backyard were not hazardous to children since they
were protected by a six foot well. He objected that he was being asked to remove
private property from his own yard~
COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 8:29 P.M.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to be sworn and present testimony° No one
else wishing to address the Council in regard to this matter, the Mayor declared
the Public Hearing closed.
The Council asked for a clarification of the City Code as to what constitutes a
public nuisance. The City Attorney read the appropriate provisions of the Code
describing the conditions, applicable in this case, which constitute a public
nuisance.
The Council discussed the conditions on the property and whether unused or un-
serviceable vehicles, rather than inoperative vehicles, could be construed as
constituting a nuisance.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1396
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
FINDING AND DECLARING CERTAIN PREMISES WITHIN THE CITY
TO BE A NUISANCE, AS DEFINED IN ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER
13 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT
OF THE SAME BY THE OWNER THEREOF.
Following further discussion, the Mayor reopened the Public Hearing°
Councilman Harvey inquired as to who initiated the complaint against this property°
The Public Works Director stated that he had prepared the report on this matter
after receiving several complaints from property owners in the neighborhood°
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Ranel
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
The Mayor noted that no action had been taken during the afternoon session
regarding the park development plans or the floor plan of the Community Center
building, and that a motion would be appropriate.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that
the City Council approve the scope of each park design and authorize Recreation
Systems, Inc. to proceed with working drawings and hid documents for all park
projects to be funded by the Park Bond Issue, and that the Council approve the
Cor~nunity Center floor plan and authorize Recreation Systems, Into and Dan
Rowland and Associates to start work on the working drawings, schematics and
bid documents. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
Kanel
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a brief recess at 9:18 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at
9:28 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
Councilman Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION OF REPORT BY ECONOMIC CONSULTANT LEVANDER, PARTRIDGE
& COMPANYI INC.: The City Manager presented a report dated September 6, 1973
regarding the economic report prepared for the Harvey property, then intro-
duced Mr. Dale Lavender and Mr. Austin Anderson of the firm of Lavender,
Partridge & Company, Inc.
Mr. Lavender made a visual presentation summarizing the economic report which had
been submitted to the Council on the Harvey property° He reviewed the scope of
the report, factors used in the evaluation of the 568 acres under consideration,
and discussed their recommendations for commercial or industrial development of
the property.
The Mayor stated that he would like to propose the formation of an action committee
composed of different segments of the community to review the study and determine
a course of action for development of the Harvey property~ The Mayor named the
following to this Committee: Mr. Warshaw, representing the property owner, Bernard
McCune, representing S & S Construction Company, Daryle Ellwart, Manager of the
Cypress Chamber of Commerce, Marshall Ricker, Planning Commissioner, the City
Planning Director and City Manager, and Councilwoman Frankiewich and Mayor Roberrs
as the Council representatives.
Mr. George Putnam, representing Continental Multi-Homes, Into, 1102 Broadway,
Santa Menice, California, stated they had anoption to purchase the unincer~
poreted area included in the study and asked that they be represented cn
the Committee.
The Mayer named Mr. Putnam te the Committee as the representative of Continental
Multi-Homes, Inc.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the Mayor's appointments to the Committee, that the Mayor be appointed
Chairman of the Committee, and that the Committee meet with the property owner
regarding a possible Joint effort to develop the property. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
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councilman Harvey inquired as to what the objectives of the Committee would be~ and
stated that he would have liked included in the report information regarding the
impact of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station on the property.
Ihe Mayor stated that the Committee would review the economic study submitted in
terms of the needs of the City~ property owner~ and business community with the hope
that the property owner would be able to present to the City a plan for development°
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Mayor declared an Executive Session at 10:15 p,m. to discuss matters of personnel.
The meeting was reconvened at 11:14 p.m. with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
Councilman Kanel
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLAN: It was moved
by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried
to receive and file this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unani-
mously carried to place on the agenda at this time as Item No. 35 a matter relating
to a lawsuit against the City by Mr. Douglas Sewell.
It was moved by Mayor Roberts and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that in the matter
of the lawsuit by Douglas Sewell against the City of Cypress and Officer Hubert
Patty, the City provide Officer Patty with legal counsel for his personal defence~
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
i COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
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The Mayor announced that the City had received a communication from the American
Cancer Society asking that it send a Council representative to the 16th Annual
Dinner Meeting. The Mayor stated that Councilwoman Frankiewich would be the
Council representative.
Councilman Harvey recommended that a letter be directed to the Channel 7 News :ream
L~anking them for their participation in the Cypress Boy's Club Charity Baskezball
Game which was held September 5, 1973 at Cypress College between the 'ream, City, and
Los Angeles Lakers.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
No one wished to address the Council at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 p.m. to Monday, September 24, 1973 at 4:00 p0m~
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