Minutes 73-10-09MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
October 9, 1973
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:00 p.mo on Tuesday, October 9, 1973 in the Cypress City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Henry Roberrs
presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Mayor Roberrs
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel and Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant,
Charkow, Dunlap, Hawley, Savord and Scbatzeder.
RECESS:
Due to a lack of a quorum, the Mayor recessed the meeting until 4:40 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 4:43 p.m., Mayor Roberrs presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
Councilmen Harvey and Lacayo
Hearing no objections, the Mayor placed the following matters on the agenda
at this time: Item No. la, Consideration of a request by the Cypress
Jaytees for use of the Employees' Lounge; Item No. lb, Consideration
of a Communication from Mr. Wayne Zartman; Item No. lc, Reconsidererich
of Interim Teen Facility; and Item No. ld, Consideration of Assembly
Bill No. 2207 regarding airportland use planning.
CONSIDERATION 0F A REQUEST BY THE CYPRESS JAYCEES FOR USE OF THE tMPLOYEES'
LOUNGE: The Mayor stated that the City had received a request from the
Jaytees to use the Employees' Lounge for a formation meeting to be held
October 11.
It was moved by Mayor Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to authorize the use of the Employees' Lounge By the
Cypress Jaytees for their meeting of October 11, 1973.
CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNICATION FROM MRo WAYNE ZARTMAN: Mayor Roberrs
stated that this matter would be continued until the evening session
since persons interested in this matter would be present at that time.
RECONSIDERATION OF INTERIM TEEN FACILITy: The City Manager presented a
report dated October 5, 1973 which indicated that the staff had reached
an agreement with the owner of the Cypress Elementary School for use of
a portion of the building as an interim teen facility.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Fanel
to authorize the City Attorney to draw up a lease agreement with Mr. Henry
F. Davis, Founder-President of the Happiness Foundation, for the use of a
portion of the Cypress Elementary School as an interim teen center as
outlined in the report; initiate a modification to Conditional Use Permit
No. 73-7 as approved by the Planning Commission; rescind authorization for
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the purchase of the Game Time building; and appropriate $4,500~00 to Ac-
count #01-4700~220. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO~ 2207: The Mayor announced that con-
sideration of this matter would be continued until the entire Council is
presents
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROOT PRUNING: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated October 4, 1973
regarding a proposal for a tree root pruning program for certain areas
in the City.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to approve the proposed program of root pruning and approve an award of
contract to Jo Baumhoefner & Sons, Ltdo in the amount of $4,800.00 for
root pruning six hundred (600) trees as described in the report. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under "Consent Calendar" were tD be considered by the City Council as routine
and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation on the Administrative
Report relating to eachmattero
The Mayor asked if any Councilman wished to remove an item from the Consent
Calendaro
No one wishing to do so, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded
by Councilman Kanel and unanimously oartied to sppreve Item Noso 3 through 5
on the Consent Calendazo
Item No~ 3: Consideration of Proclamation Designating November as "Cypress
Cultural Arts AsSociation Month."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim November as
"Cypress Cultural Arts Association Month."
Item Nor 4: Consideration of Communications Relating to Proposition 1,
the Tax and Expenditure Limitations Initiative.
Recommendation: Receive and fileo
Item No~ 5: Consideration of Crescent Avenue Street Improvement Project
#~03-10 - Acceptance cf Construction Improvements~
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public street improvements
on Crescent Avenue, Project #7203-10 as being satisfactorily completed and
authorize the City Clerk to release the labor and materials bonds upon
expiration of the ~equired lien period providing no liens have been filed,
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and to release the faithful performance bonds upon expiration of the one-year
guarantee providing no defects in material or workmanship become evident,
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 73-5: The Mayor stated that the Public
Hearing was scheduled to be held at 8:00 p.m~ and would be continued until
then°
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report
from the Finance Director dated OctOber 4, 1973 relating to the transfer
of advance funds in the amount of $80,000°00 from the City'e Oeneral Fund
to the Recreation and Park District General Fund°
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt the following ResolUtion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1398
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A TEMPORARY
TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Fanel and Roherts
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Lacayo
It was further moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frank-
iewich to adopt .the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1399
A RESOLUTION OF =THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING A TEMPORARY TRANSFER OF FUNDS
TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT°
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN| Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR RELOCATING TREES ON THE WEST SIDE OF DENNI
STREET SOUTH OF ORANGE AVENUE~ PROJECT #740~'10: The City Manager
presented a report dated October 4, 1973 from the Public Works Director
regarding a proposal to remove approximately 82 pine trees on the west
side of Denni, south of Orange, te the new City park sites in order to
allow for the ultimate construction of street improvements.
Following brief discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich,
seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to receive and file
the report regarding this matter~
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CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF THE PARCEL OF LAD LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF DENNI STREET AN~ ORANGE AVENUE: The City Manager presented a
report dated October 4, 1973 indicating that the City had reached an
agreement with the property owner to purchase the parcel at the northeast
corner of Denni and Orange Avenue.
Following discussion regarding the removal or refilling ef the gas tanks
on the property, it was moved hy Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by
Councilman Fanel and unanimously carried that the City Manager be requested
to ascertain the condition regarding the tanks, and if there is a consid-
erable expense involved in their removal, that this matter he brought back
to the Council~
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to authorize the City Manager to enter into escrowwith the Unified Christian
Fellowship for the acquisition of a parcel of property located on the
northeast corner of Denni Street and Orange Avenue, as outlined in the
report. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
None
HArvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON ILLEGAL DUMPING: The City Manager presented a
report dated October 3, 1973 regarding complaints received by the Police
Department on illegal dumping within the City.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Fanel
and unanimously carried to receive and file the report on this matter.
CONSIDERATION OF OVERNIGHT PARKING eF CAMPERS ON CITY STREETS: A report
was presented by the City Manager dated October 4, 1973 regarding res-
trictions on the overnight parking of campers. The report outlined
the overnight parking policy of several Orange County cities.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Fanel
and unanimously carried to refer this matter hack to the Advisory Traffic
Committee for further study and analysis with the provision that a report
will be presented to the Council at its November 12 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE CONTRACT COST~ SLURRY SEAL
PROJECT #7417-10: The City Manager presented a report dated October 2,
1973 from the Public Works Director regarding slurry seal project #7417-10.
The report indicated that there was a difference in the total cost of the
project and the bid received because of a discrepancy in the amount of
slurry seal applied and the amount of the engineer's estimate, hut that
the work was completed within the specifications.
It was moved by Councilman Fanel that the Council authorize papant of
$24,327°53 for the cost of work performed on City Project #7417-10.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Fanel, seconded
by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to withdraw the motion
and table the matter until the end of the agenda.
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CONSIDERATION OFABAAI~NMENT eF A PORTION OF ASTeRMDRAIN EASEMENT ACROSS
LOT N~. 1, TRACT N~. 8254: The City Manager presented a report from=he
Pu ic Wet Director ated October 2, 1973 regarding the vacation of Lot
#1 of Tract #8254.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Franktewlch
to adopt the following Resolution by title onlys title as fellows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1400
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARINC ITS INTENTION Te ORDER THE VACATION OF STORM
DRAIN EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT N0. 1~ TRACT N0. 8254 AND
ELECTING TO PPaCEED UNDEE THE PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT
VACATION LAWS.
The motion was unanimously carried by the followin~ relicall vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
3 COUNC IX,HEN:
0 COUNC ILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION eF A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MR. ROGER A, GRABLE AS THE DEPU~
CITY ATTORNEY eF THE CITY: The City Manager presented a report dated
October 4, 1973 regardin8 adoption of a resolution appointing Mr. Roger
Orable as the Deputy City Attorney.
was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
adopt the followin~ Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 1401
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPOINTING THE DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY OF THE CITY.
The motion was unanimously carried by the followinS roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and RoherCs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF ASSESSMENT FOR WEED AND RUBBISH ABATelENT OF SRASeNAL
AND RECURRING WEEDSI PEASE I: The City Manager presented a report dated
October 3, 1973 from the Public Works Director concerning assessments
for weed and rubbish abatements Phase I.
Following brief discussion regarding the cost of Phase I, it was moved by
Ceuncilw~nan Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Fanel te accept the
work of weed and rubbish abatement as being satisfactorily completed in
accordance with the specifications. The me=ion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and Robarts
None
Harvey and Lacayo
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It was further moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman
l~anel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1402
A RESOLUTDN OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF SEASONAL
AND RECURRENT WEE~S GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND IMPOSING SPECIAL
ASSESSMENTS AS LIENS ON PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The metion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Robarts
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE LEVANDER STUDY OF THE 568 ACRE PARCEL OF
THE PROPERTY IN THE SOUTHERN P~RTION OF THE CITY: The Mayor announced
that this matte~ would be continued until the evening session of the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF INCREASE OF BUDGET AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MODIFI-
CATION PPaJECT AT VALLEY VIEW AND BALL ROAD: The City Manager presented a
report dated October 4, 1973 from the Finance Director regarding an additional
appropriation of $8,144.00 for the traffic signal modification project at
Valley View and Ball Read.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to appropriate an additional $8,144.00 from the Capital Projects fund
balance.to be applied te the Valley View and Ball Road Traffic Signal Modi-
fication PreJ act. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOESI 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Hanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED RECLASSIFICATION - ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER: The
City Manager presented a report dated October 4, 1973 relatin8 to a proposed
position reclassification from Assistant City Engineer to Civil Engineer.
Following discussion, the Council recommended that this matter be given
further consideration by the staff.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to continue this matter te the next regular Council
meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL ENDeleMENT FOR THE ARTS PROJECT: Mayor Roberrs
stated that a presentation regarding this proJ oct would be made during the
evening session.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRA/IT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 33184 -
33374: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and secondedby Councilman
Hanel to approve the Commercial Warrant List for warrants no. 33184 through
33374 in the total amount of $1,310,525.71. The motion was unanimously
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE OFFICIAL STATE-
MENT FOR THE PARK BONDSc The City Manager presented a report dated October
4, 1973 regarding approval of the official statenent for the Cypress Recreation
Park Bonds,
It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO, 33
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, APPROVINC THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT.
The motion was unanimously carr. ied by the following roll call vote,'
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF PAYING AGENTS FOR THE RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated October 4, 1973
which surmnarized the bids received by Bartle Wells Associates for the
paying agent service required for the 1973 park bonds.
Following discussion regarding this matter, it was moved by Councilman
Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich te select tha following
paying agents for the perk bonds: Paying Agent, Bank of America N.T. and
S.A., principal office Los Angeles,.California, Co-Paying Agent, First
National City Bank, principaloffice New York, New York, and Co-Paying
Agent, Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company, Chicago,
Illinois. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
Vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN,'
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR USE OF COUNTY REVENUE SHARING FUNDS: The
City Manager presented a report dated October 4, 1973 regarding anagree-
ment with the County for use of County revenue sharing funds for the
purchase of the Oak Knoll Park site.
The City Attorney indicated that the only substantive chang~ in the draft
submitted was that the District had until December 31, rather than December
14, for the expenditure of funds.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Fanel
to approve the agreement between the Cypress Recreation and Park District
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and the County of Orange for the use of County revenue sharing funds for
=he purchase of the Oak Knoll Park site from the Cypress Elementary School
District~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
Councilwoman Frankiewich recommended that a letter of thanks be directed
by the Council to the Board of Supervisors, thanking them for holding the
funds for the City prior to the approval of the park bond issue°
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST: Xt was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Franktewich to approve the Cypress Recreation and Park District Commercial
Warrant List for warrants rico 2624 through 2662 in the total amount of
$25,971.26o The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call veto:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN.~
Frankiewich, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
SECON~ READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING AMENDMENT #73-2: It was moved
by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried te read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO~ 518
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CXTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 10ol, SUBSECTION B, ITEM NO~ 43 OF
ZONING ORDINANCE N~o 497 TO ALLOW THE ON-SITE SALE OF
BEER AND WINE IN RESTAURA/qTS IN THE CN COMMERCIAL
NEIGHBORIt,D ZONE, SUBJECT TO THE GRANTING OF A
CONDITIONAL USE PEP, biIT~
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewlch and seconded by Councilman Fanel
to adopt Ordinance Noo 518~ The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, RAnel and Reberts
0 COUNCILMEN: None
2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Lacayo
SECON]) READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE UNIFORM CITY SALES AND USE TAX:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman RAnel and
unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance hy title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO~ 519
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
IMPOSING A SALES AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONSo
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt Ordinance Noo 519~ The motion was unanimously carried by the
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following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Robarts
None
Harvey and Lacayo
At the request of the City Manager, and hearing no objections, the Mayor
placed on the agenda at this time a matter relating to the Policeman of
the Year Banquet.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmall ranel and seconded by
Councilwoman Yrankiewich te authorize an ex~t~ture for any member of the
City Council, department heads, chairmen of City commissions, and their
guests, to attend the Policeman of the Year Banquet to be held October 12,
1973, and that a community plaque be prepared for presentation to the
Policeman of the Year. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankievich, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Harvey and Lacayo
Hearing no objections, the Mayor placed on the agenda as Item No. 15a
a matter relating to the Chino Hills Airport proposal.
RECESS:
The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at6:05 p.m. 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 7:38
p.m. in the Cypress City Council Chambers, Mayor Roberrs presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Robarts
None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickeen, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Chark~w,
Dunlap, Hawley, Savord and Schatzeaer.
PLEI~E OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Lacayo led the pledge to the flaS.
ORAl, COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Roberrs asked if anyone in the audience wished to address the Council
re6arding any matter nor on the agenda. There was no one wishing to speak
at this time.
The Mayor requested that the City Manager review the actions taken by the
Council during its afternoon session.
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MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of August 27, 1973.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewtch and
carried, Councilman Kanel abstaining, to approve the minutes of September
11 and 24, 1973.
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE PINS TO CITY EMPLOYEES: The Mayer announced that
at this time the Council had the pleasure of presenting service pins to
employees who have served the City fcr five and ten years. Persons re-
ceiving five year pins were Elmer Ka,m~l, Louis Tomkinson, Clifford Willlama,
Rose Marie Rosenlof, Douglas Dunlap, Jozef Lens, Daryl Wicker, end Rsmen
Peterson. Mr. Bob Odormatt received a pin for ten years of service. The
Mayor and City Manager made the presentation to the employees who were present.
CONSIDERATIQN OF COMMUNICATION FROM MR. WAYNE ZARTMAN: The City Manager
presented areport dated October 5, 1973 regarding a communication received
from Mr. Wayne Zartman concerning a possible public nuisance at 5732 Karen
Avenue.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in regard to this
matter.
Mr. Wayne Zartman, 5752 Karen Avenue, Cypress, California, stated a problem
regarlding the property next door to him had existed for several years and
that the neighbors had attempted but were unable to reach agreement with the
property owner. He stated that the knee-high weeds and unkept appearance
of the house prevented him ~rom selling his own and that the property owner
was untooperative in makingany repairs.
The Council discussed the status of the property and felt that, although
the property presented an undesirable appearance, it was not to the extent
of a public nuisance and the high weeds in the front yard did not present
a fire hazard since they were watered and kept green.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Coun~ilma~ Lacayo to
direct the staff to continue its surveillance on this property to assure
that there is no further de~erio~ation of the subject property and, if
conditions do deteriorate, to immediately bring this matter back to the
attention of the City Council. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
None
Councilman Harvey inquired about property at 6752 Jonathan, Cypress, which
was declared a public nuisance at the September 11 Council meeting.
Mayor Roberrs noted that it was time to conduct the Public Hearing regarding
Zone Change #73-5 which was scheduled for 8:00 p.m. and he declared the Public
Hearing open. He asked that the Public Hearing be continued until after
discussion of the property on Jonathan Avenue.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwomen Frankiewich
and unanimously carried to continue the Public Rearing regarding Zone Change
#73-5 until later in the meeting.
In regard to the property at 6752 Jonathan Avenue, the staff reported that
at the end of the 30 day period in which the property owner must correct
the conditions that constitute a public nuisance, the property would be
inspected and if the conditions were not corrected, the City would obtain
bids to have the work performed.
Councilman Lacayo requested that the staff investigate and prepare a report
for the next meeting on the matter concerning the meintenance of private
property. He asked that the staff investigate means by which the City
could impose conditions on tracts that are approved or adopt a retroactive
ordinance which would prevent the abuse of private property.
CONSIDERATION OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS PROJECT: The Mayor
announced that Commissioner 'Joyce Ginns of the Cypress Arts and Cultural
Commission would meke a presentation regarding this project.
Commissioner Ginns explained the national endowment for the arts project
and stated that it was a Joint community and college arts program con-
sisting of seven events which were staged by Dr. Jacqueline Clifford and
the Gloria Newman Dance Company, working in conjunction with community
arts groups. Commissioner Ginns stated that the Commission was requesting
funds up to $850.00 from the city, and would receive matching funds of
$1,800.00 from Cypress College and the federal government.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
authorise up to $850~00 for funding of the proposed arts project. The
motion was unanimously Carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Rarvey, Kanel, Lacaye and Roberrs
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION,OF ZONE CHANGE #73-5: The Mayor announced
that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider a
proposal to fezone approximately 3/4 of an acre of land declared as surplus
property by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and located on
the westerly side of Lots 40,41, 42, 43, 44, 47, 48, and 55 of Tract
#4470 generally situated westerly of Acacia Street from the PS Public and
Semi-Public Zone to the RU Residential Urban Single-family Zone, and known
as Zone Change No. 73-5. The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and
asked that the staff present its report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated October 6, 1973 indicating
that the Affidavits of publication, posting and mailing are on file in the
office of the City Clerk and no communications were received in regard to
the proposed zone change. The report transmitted a copy of Planning Staff
Report PC#73-51 which the Planning Director reviewed.
The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor ef the
proposed zone change. There was no one wishing to speak in favor of the
zone change~
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The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed
zone change. No one wished to be heard in opposition and the Public Hearing
regarding Zone Change #73-5 was declared closed.
It was moved by CouncilmAn Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO~ 487 BY CHANGING THE ZONE
OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM PS PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC
ZONE TO RU RESIDENTIAL URBAN ZONE AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANCE
NO. 73-5.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo 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, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF ASSEMBLY BILL NO~ 2207: The Mayor announced that this bill
would be considered in an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Mayor Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to go into an Executive Session at 8:19 p.mo to discuss a matter of
litigation~ The meeting was reconvened at 8:24 pom. with all Councilmen
present.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor Roberrs and unanimously
carried to receive and f~le the report regarding Assembly Bill No. 2207,
which relates to airportiland use planning.
CONSIDERATION OF CHINO HILLS AIRPORT PROPOSAL: The Mayor announced that
the matter regarding development of the Chine Hills Airport w~uld be con-
sidered at the League of California Cities meeting held October 11 and
he recommended that the Council state its position since this matter would
be voted on at the League meeting.
Following discussion regarding the advantages and disadvantages of develop-
ment of the proposed Chine Hills Airport, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo
and seconded by Councilman Harvey that the City Council take a position as
being opposed to the airport's development.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to oppose the motion on the floor. The motion died for lack of a second.
The original motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
Frankiewich
None
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At the request of Councilman Harvey, the Mayor placed on the egenda at this
time matters of citizen interest.
Councilman Harvey reported that he had recently stranded a mactin8 of the
Cypress Senior Citizens Organization during which discussion was held on the
following subjects: the Cltyws street ewesping schedule, the overnight
parking of vehicles on City streets, the bus schedule of the Orange County
Transit District, and a possible public nuisance on Sandy Street, Councilman
Harvey stated that he had been requested to bring these matters to the atten-
tion of the staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Mayor declared an Executive Session at 8:46 p.m. to discuss a matter
regarding City Council personnel. The meeting was reconvened at 9:30 p.m,
with all CounCilmen present.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON THE LEVANDER STUDY OF THE 568 ACRE PARCEL OF THE
PkOPERTY IN THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE CITY: The City Manager presented e
report dated October 4, 1973 regarding the economic study submitted by Levander,
Partridge and Company, Inc. on the large parcel of property in the southern
portion of the City.
Councilwoman Frankiewich reported that recently adopted Assembly Bill No,
2207 permitted airport land use commissions to include the area surrounding
federal military airports within their planning Jurisdiction and to formulate
a land use plan that provides for the erder. ly development of the airport and
the surrounding area. Councilwoman F~ankiewich stated that since the Los
Alamitos Naval Air Station is loca~e~; in close proximity to the Harvey
property, the Airport Land Use'CoMmission would have some control over
development of the property...-.
The Council discussed the report and also possible development controls
and the extent of authority of the Airport Land Use Commission on properties
within its Jurisdiction.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize
the City Manager to communicate with the major property owner suggesting that
a Master Plan be developed in cooperation with the City Administrative Coor-
dinating Team, as outlined in the report and that, upon completion, the plan
be submitted for official City-action through the Planning Commission and
City Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Marvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberts
Frankiewich
None
It Was moved by Mayor Roberts and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
request the staff to present, at the next Council meeting, the ordinances
for the Irvine industrial complex and the ordinances for other industrial
and commercial complexes in the west Orange County area as to their controls
and conditional use permits for their developments in order to provide for
an effective development in the City of Cypress. The motion was unanimously
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
None
Mrs. Joyce Owens, 5823 Holmby Court, Cypress, California, addressed the Council
in regard to development of the Harvey property.
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a brief recess at 11:04 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 11:15 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE CONTRACT COSTI SLUREY SEAL PROJECT
#7417-19 (Continued): It was moved by Mayor Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to remove this matter from the table.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Following discussion concerning the project and whether the City would pay
the total or a portion of the cost, the Mayor declared an Executive Session
at ll:30.p.m. to discuss this matter. The meeting was reconvened at 12:11 a.m.
with all Councilmen present.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to continue the matter regarding slurry seal proJect
#7417-10 to the next regular Council meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There was no one wishing to address the Council at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by CounciLman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:16 a.m.
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CITY~CLERKDF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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