Minutes 73-10-30MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
HELD
October 30, 1973
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order
at 7:37 p.m. on Tuesday, October 30, 1973 in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. Mayor Roberts presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
ABSENT: Councilman Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Attorney Fritz Stradling,
and the following members of the City Staff: Charkow, Dunlap, Savord and
Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Harvey led the pledge to the flag.
MINUTES:
Mayor Roberts announced that the minutes of October 9 and 23, 1973 would be
continued to the next regular Council meeting when all Councilmen are present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak on any matter not
on the agenda. Councilwoman Frankiewich stated that there may be a speaker
wishing to address the Council later in the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT BOND FINANCING: The City Manager presented a report dated
October 30, 1973 which indicated that bids for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District 1973 bonds were opened October 30. The six bids received were as follows:
BIDDER
Bank of America NT & SA
Security Pacific
First Western Bank
United California Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
Crocker National Bank
NET INTEREST PAYABLE
$2,336,035.00
2,356,088.75
2,364,587.50
2,367,080.00
2,372,635.50
2,374,986.25
INTEREST RATE
5.1482%
5.1924%
5.2112%
5.2167%
5.2289%
5.2341%
Following brief discussion regarding the sale of the bonds, it was moved by
Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 34
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, AWARDING
$2,750,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT TO THE BEST BIDDER
AND REJECTING ALL OTHER BIDS.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Mayor Roberrs 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 matter.
The Mayor asked if any Councilman wished to remove an item from the Consent
Calendar. There was no one wishing to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unani-
mously carried to approve the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 2: Consideration of an Application for an Alcoholic Beverage License--
Don's Jr. Market, 8842 Walker Street, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the application.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE CONTRACT COST~ SLURRY
SEAL PROJECT #7417-10: The City Manager presented a report dated October 25,
1973 from the Public Works Director regarding an increase in the contract cost
for slurry seal project #7417-10.
Following consideration of this matter, it was moved ~y Councilman Harvey and
seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to authorize payment of $24,327.53 for the
cost of work performed on City Project #7417-10. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
Kanel
The Mayor recommended that, in the future, when the City advertizes for bids for
this type of project, that it require a "not to exceed" clause in the bid.
The City
Manager presented a report dated October 25, 1973 regarding adoption of a resolu-
tion authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract which provides for the
training of Cypress motorcycle officers by the Department of California Highway
Patrol.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1403
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
FOR THE TRAINING OF CYPRESS MOTORCYCLE OFFICERS.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FILING FEE FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICES OF THE CITY: The City Manager presented a report dated October
25, 1973 indicating that, according to the State Code, cities may impose a maximum
$25.00 filing fee for candidates for elective offices of the City to cover the
cost of checking the nomination papers ef the candidates.
Following discussion of this matter. the Council recommended a filing fee of
$15.00. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Mayor Roberrs
to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING A FILING FEE OF $15.00 FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICES OF SAID CITY.
Councilman Harvey stated that he would be opposed to imposing any type of filing
fee. He noted that although in some areas persons place their name on the ballot
without really wishing to run for office, he did not feel this was the case in
Cypress.
Councilwoman Frankieiwch withdrew the motion and Mayor Roberts the second.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to receive and file this matter.
CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT AT 6752 JONATHAN AVENUE~ AP #134-495-10~ CITY
OF CYPRESS PROJECT #742490: The City Manager presented a report from the Public
Works Director dated October 25, 1973 stating that the subject property had been
cleared of most of the items which constituted a public nuisance.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unani-
mously carried to receive and file the report regarding Project #742490.
CONSIDERATION OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - ERNEST AND GERALDINE FORTNEY: A report was
presented by the City Manager dated October 26, 1973 concerning a claim against
the City as a result of a traffic accident at Valley View and Orange Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that
the City Council officially deny the claim of Mr. Ernest Forthey and refer the
matter to the City's insurance carrier for the appropriate disposition. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberts
None
Kanel
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CONSIDERAIION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 (1975):
The City Meager presented a preliminary report Dated October 24, 1973 from the
Public Works Director regarding Cypress Lighting District #2.
Councilman Lacayo requested that the City Manager prepare areport regarding
the cost involved for lighting the Civic Center during the Christmas holidays
and also regarding the minimum lighting standards for the safety and protection
of City Hall at night. He asked that the report include the staff's proposal
for the replacement of city-owned and Police Department vehicles and reco=mended
that they be replaced with more economical vehicles.
Following discussion regarding the lighting district, it was moved by Councilman
Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt the following Resolution
by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1404
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DECLARING
CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO BE WITH-
DRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberts
None
Kanel
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1405
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT OF
THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION
NO. 1397 OF SAID COUNCIL~
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberts
None
Kanel
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1406
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
OP~4NGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
TO BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED
FOR LIGHTING SAID SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS BEGINNINC
JANUARY 1, 1975, TOGETHER WITH ANNEXATION NO. 13 WHICH STREET
LIGHTING SYSTEM IS TO BE ANNEXED TO CYPRESS NO. 2 LIGHTING DISTRICT.
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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
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1407
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT REFERNED TO IN
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1406 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF
SAID CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberts
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 33375 -
33541: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Mayor Roberrs
to approve the Commercial Warrent List for Warrants No. 33375 through 33541
in the total amount of $2,347,344.59. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CYPRESS RECREATION AND P.ARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 2663 - 2706: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and seconded by Mayor 'Roberrs to approve the CypreSs Recreation and Park District
Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 2663 through 2706 in the total amount
of $24,158~11. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberts
None
Kanel
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE #73-5: It was moved by Councilwoman
Frankiewich, secended by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to read the
following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 520
AN ORDINANCE 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 PS PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC
ZONE TO RU RESIDENTIAL URBAN ZONE AND KNOWN AS ZONE
CHANGE NO. 73-5.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
adopt Ordinance No. 520. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
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roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiawich, Harvey, Lacayo and Robarts
None
Kanel
The Mayor requested that Item No. 12 be added to the agenda at this time regarding
the Airport Land Use Commission.
The Mayor announced that the Airport Land Use Commission had anitem on the agenda
for its meeting of November 1 relating to the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and
the Council may wish to send a representative to this meeting. The Mayor stated
that since the City had requested the preparation of aMaster Plan for the large
portion of property in the vicinity of the air station, the City request that the
Commission not adopt a map of the planning boundaries, until the presentation of
that Master Plan. The Mayor reconnnended that if the Master Plan for this property
is an appropriate one. the Commission could adept it at the same time that it is
under consideration by the City Council,
Hearing no objections, the Mayor requested that the City Manager act as the City's
representative at the Airport Lend-Use Commission meeting on November 1, 1973.
The Council briefly discussed the annual report of!the Cypress Chamber of Commerce
which was distributed at the meeting and reco~anended that a Joint meeting be held
to discuss this and other Chamber activities.
The Mayor requested that a meeting be scheduled between the Council and Chamber
of Commerce for Saturday, November 17. 1973 at 10:00 a.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Roberrs asked if anyone wished to address the Council at this time regarding
any matter not on the agenda.
Councilwoman Frankiewich stated that she had received arequest from Mr. Jack
Allen regarding possible sponsorship by the City of a 70 piece band and drill
team. Following discussion of this matter. the Council recommended that it
be referred to the Cultural Arts COmmission for consideration.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo. seconded by Mayor Roberrs and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 8:37 p.m. to M~nday, November 12, 1973 at
4:00 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK'OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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