HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 73-11-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 26, 1973
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:10 p.m.
on Monday, November 26, 1973 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Roberrs presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
Councilntmn Kanel
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, Savord and Schatzeder.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Roberrs declared an Executive Session at 4:12 p.m. to discuss a matter of
personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 4:43 p.m. with the following
Councilmen in attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberts
Councilman Kanel
MINUTES:
The Mayor announced that consideration of the minutes would be continued until
all Councilmen are present.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - CERRITOS AVENUE & HOLDER STREET IMPROVFiMENTS~
PROJECT #7302-10-0642: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated November 17, 1973 which indicated that seven bids were received
for the Cerritos Avenue and Holder Street street improvement proJect.
It Was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
determine that Trascon is the lowest responsible bidder and award the contract
for the construction of the intersectiomof Cerritos Avenue and Holder Street
improvements, Project #7302-10-0642, to Tzascon, 3841 Catalina Street, Suite "B",
Los Alamitos, California, per their proposal dated November 20, 1973 in the
amount of $40,546.00. 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
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CQNT~ACT To PURCHaSE TWO TRIPLEX LAWN MOWERS -
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7374-11 (CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT): ~he
City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated
November 20, 1973 indicating that two bids were received for the purchase of
two triplex laWn mowers.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to accept
Request for Quotation #7374-11 and award the contract to purchase two Toro
triplex lawn mowers to Toro Pacific Distributing Company, 16212 South Broadway,
Gardens, California. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
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call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewlch, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
Fanel
Mayor Roberrs requested that the staff prepare a report for the second Council
meeting in December on the advantages of the City staff performing maintenance
work on City vehicles and having a mechanic as a member of the staff.
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 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
unanimously carried to approve Item Nos. 3 through 7 on the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 3: Consideration of Construction of Curb, Gutter, Sidewalk and Curb
and Gutter Repairs - Project #7303-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the curb and gutter repair improve-
ments at various locations, proJ oct #7303-10, as being satisfactorily completed
and authorize the City Clerk to release the labor and material bonds upon e~pir-
ation of the required lien period, providing no liens have been filed, and to
release the faithful performance bonds upon expiration of one year guarantee,
providing no defects in material or workmanship become evident.
Item No. 4: Consideration of Orange Avenue Street Improvements, ProJect #7201'10-
Acceptance of Construction Improvements.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public street improvements on
Orange Avenue, Project #7201-10, as being satisfactorily completed and authorize
the City Clerk to release the labor and material bonds upon expiration of the
required lien period, providing no liens have been filed, and to release the
faithful performance bonds upon expiration of one year guarantee, providing no
defects in material or workmanship become evident.
Item No. 5: Consideration of Valley View Street Improvement Project #7401-10-
Acceptance of Construction Improvements.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public street improvements
on Valley View Street, Project #7401-10, as being satisfactorily completed
and authorize the City Clerk to release the labor and materials bonds upon
expiration of the required lien period providing no liens have been filed,
and to release the faithful performance bonds upon expiration of one year
guarantee, providing no defects in material or workmanship become evident.
Item No. 6: Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Villa Park Supporting More Stringent Enforcement of Motor Vehicle Noise Laws.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 7: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of San Juan Capistrano
Urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to Maintain a Comprehensive,
Coordinated and Effective County Planning Department.
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Recommendation: Receive and file.
Councilwoman Frankiewich inquired if an additional appropriation was necessary
for Project #7201-10, Orange Avenue improvements, since the total construction
cost was in excess of the authorized contract cost by $169.89. The City Manager
advised that an additional appropriation was necessary.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
authorize an appropriation in the amount of $169.89 from the fund balance of
the General Fund to cover the additional cost of the contract for ProJect
#7201-10, Orange Avenue street improvements. 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 announced that the two public hearings scheduled for 8:00 p.m. would
be continued until that time.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR USE AS POOL CARS: The City Manager presented a report dated November 19, 1973
from the Finance Director indicating that, pursuant to the Council's request, a
six-cylinder engine compact car was selected to be used as the pool vehicles.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
authorize the transfer of $2220.00 from account 11-4220-364 to account 11-4350-696
and appropriate $1400.00 from the fund balance of the General Fund to account
11-4350-696 for the purchase of two compact size "pool cars". 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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
SENIOR CITIZENS' ADVISORY COUNCIL: The City Manager presented a report dated
November 21, 1973 regarding selection of nominees to the Senior Citizens' Council.
Councilwoman Frankiewich stated that she had spoken to Mr. Otto Sinn, selected
as the representive, who recommaended Mr. Peter Lathins as the alternate to the
Council~ Mayor Roberrs thereupon nominated Mr. Lathins as the alternate.
It was moved by Councilman Lecayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unani-
mously carried to approve the Mayor's nomination of Mr. Lachina to the Orange
County Senior Citizens' Advisory Council.
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AND RELEASE OF BONUS FOR TRACT
#7593: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
November 16, 1973 regarding Tract #7593.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
accept the public improvements in Tract #7593 as being satisfactorily completed
in accordance with plans and specifications except as noted in the report. The
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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
Hanel
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize
the reduction in performance bond to $21,000.00. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiawich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
Hanel
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize
the City Clerk to release the monumentation bond and the labor and material bond
upon expiration of their required lien period providing no mechanic liens are
filed with the performance bond to be held for one year from the date of acceptance
of the improvements of Orangewood Avenue to guarantee against any defects in
material or workmanship. 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
Hanel
CONSIDERATION OF PLOT PLAN~ FLOOR PLAN AND ELEVATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS AND
PARK DISTRICT MAINTENANCE YARD: The City Manager presented a report from the
Public Works Director dated November 16, 1973 regarding the Public Works and
Park District Maintenance Yard.
The Public Works Director reviewed in detail the plot plan of the yard, the
floor plan and elevations of the building proposed to be located on the site,
and several of the conditions recommended by the staff.
Following consideration of the plans, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and
seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to approve the plot plan, floor plan, and
elevations for the Public Works and Park District Maintenance Yard. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Robarts
None
Kanal
The Mayor noted that there were persons present with an interest in Item No. 20,
and hearing no objections, he stated this item would be considered at this time.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL RECOGNIZING THE CALIFORNIA CAVALRY YOUTH BAND
AS A CYPRESS YOUTH BAND: A report was presented by the City Manager dated
November 20, 1973 concerning a request for City recognition of the California
Cavalry Youth Band.
Mr. Russ Campbell, the band director, addressed the Council and stated that
about 100 children were members of the band, which has been in existence for
three and a half years, and that they were anxious to identify the band with the
City of Cypress.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
officially recognize the California Cavalry Youth Band and authorize the use
of the City of Cypress flag. 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
Councilman Harvey requested that Item No. 14, regarding a proposal for mechanical
and electrical engineering services for the maintenance yard building, be
continued until the evening portion of the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR WESTSIDE RELIEF INTERCEPTOR
SEWER: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
November 20, 1973 regarding the report from the Orange County Sanitation District
Not 3 and a request by the City for an additional sub-trunk in Katella Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
authorize the City Manager to formally request Orange County Sanitation District
#3 to include a sub-trunk in Katella Avenue from Bloomfield to Walker Street
and authorize transmittel of additional comments by the staff. 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
Councilman Harvey requested that Item No. 14 be considered at this time.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN PROPOSAL TO FURNISH MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MAINTENANCE YARD BUILDING: The City Manager
presented a report dated November 20, 1973 from the Public Works Director in
regard to a request to solicit proposals from mechanical and electrical engin-
eering consultants to prepare electrical and mechanical working drawings for
the maintenance yard building.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
authorize the solicitation of proposals from mechanical and electrical engineering
consultants to furnish working drawings for mechanical and electrical installation
in the maintenance yard building. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
Fanel
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUNDS: The Mayor announced that
this matter would be continued until the evening session.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
REQUESTING THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES TO REFRAIN FROM TAKING A POSITION ON
STATEWIDE BALLOT MEASURES: The City Manager presented a report dated November
21, 1973 regarding this matter°
The Council discussed this matter and Councilwoman Frankiewich urged the Council's
support of the resolution° Councilmen Frankiewich and Harvey noted that certain
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action taken in the past by the Board of Directors of the California League of
Cities did net accurately reflect the true opinion of all or even a majority
of the League's membership.
Councilman Lacayo stated he felt this resolution resulted from Proposition 1
failing to pass and that he would have preferred adopting a policy regarding
this prior to action by the Board of Directors.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey
that the City Council support the resolution of the City Council of Newport Beach
requesting the Directors and Officers of the League of California Cities to
refrain from taking a position on state-wide ballot measures prior to a vote
by all member cities. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberrs
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 33656 -
33777: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve the commercial warrant list for warrants no. 33656 through
33777 in the total amount of $1,038.856.83. 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
Fanel
At the request of CouncilMan Frankiewich, Item No. 21a was added to the agenda
regarding recommendations of the Advisory Traffic Committee.
RECESS:
Mayor Roberrs recessed the meeting at 6:07 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:43 p.m.
in the Cypress City Council Chambers, Mayor Roberrs presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Lacayo and Roberrs
Councilman Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James
Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Amberg, Bryant, Charbw,
Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson, Savord and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The pledge to the flag was led by Councilwomen Frankiewich.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the
City Council during the afternoon.
At this time, the Mayor announced that he had recently artended sports events
at the Anaheim Stadium during which the Chargers, the Cypress PoeWee Junior
football team, won their game, the Cypress Cougars also won a game played against
a Canadian team, and Cypress cheerleaders won two out of three cheerleading con-
tests in which they participated.
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The Mayor also announced that Police Chief Savord had recently submitted his
resignation, and in an Executive Session during the afternoon, the Council had
directed the City Manager to decline the resignation and request that Chief
Savord ask for an extended leave of absence in order to allow the City to reacquire
his services in the future.
Councilman Lacayo stated that Chief Savord was recently named as the outstanding law
enforcement officer of the year by the California Trial Lawyers Association
and it was through his efforts that the City had such a high ranking in state-
wide crime prevention. He requested that the City Manager review a report
regarding the City's crime prevention status. The City Manager reviewed a
report from the California Council on Criminal Justice which described the City's
crime prevention standings for 1972.
Councilman Harvey commended a recent article in the Register by staff writer
Susan Pack regarding the Cypress Police Department's crime referral program.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to accept the leave of absence requested by Chief Savord.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 8:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE #73-2: The Mayor announced that this was the
time and place to consider a proposed pre-annexation rezoning from County A-1
Agricultural Zone to the City PRD Planned Residential District Zone of approx-
imately 20 acres situated on the westerly side of Knott Avenue adjacent to the
southerly side of the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, known as Zone
Change #73-2, requested by Continental Multi-Homes, Inc. The Mayor briefly
reviewed the procedure to be followed for a Public Hearing and then declared
the Public Hearing open. He asked that the staff present its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated November 21, 1973 which indicated
that the Affidavits of Posting and Publication of the Notice of Public Hearing
are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and no communications were received
in regard to this matter. The Mayor indicated that he had been presented a
letter at the beginning of the meeting in opposition to the Zone Change which
would be read after the presentation of the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated November 19, 1973 in regard to
Zone Change #73-2 which transmitted a copy of Staff Report PC#73-55 dated
October 11, 1973. The Planning Director reviewed this report and presented
slides showing characteristics of the property under consideration.
The Mayor asked for those wishing to speak in favor of Zone Change #73-2.
Mr. George Putnam, the applicant, representing Continental Multi-Homes, Inc.,
1102 Broadway, Santa Manica, California, spoke in favor of the zone change and
discussed benefits which he felt the City would derive from the project. He felt
the residents in the condominiums would provide additional purchasing power and
that the project would provide a good transitional use between the single-family
homes to the north and future development to the south.
The Council discussed several features of the development, including size of the
units, amenities to be provided, parking, traffic circulation, and the effect of
the project on the school district. Councilman Lacayo inquired about the cost
benefits of the project, costs for police and fire protection, and what alter-
natives would be available to the developer if the zone change was not approved.
The applicant responded to the qquestions.
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The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to speak in favor of the zone change.
Mr. Ed Jabbour, 11300 Providencia Street, Cypress, California, spoke in
favor of residential development of the property. He stated he did not feel
an industrial developer would be interested in the property because of its
size and location.
Mrs. Grace Barney, 10741 Knott, Cypress, California, stated she owned the
chicken ranch which was located on one of the parcels under consideration.
She stated that she would favor development of the property since she received
complaints about the ranch from homeowners in the area and she would like to
sell her property.
RECESS:
Mayor Roberts declared a recess at 9:20 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 9:30 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
The Mayor asked for those wishing to speak in opposition to Zone Change #73-2.
Mr. James Hardesty, 5853 Holmby Court, Cypress, California, speaking as Chairman
of the Citizens' Committee on Sensible Taxation, stated the committee
was totally opposed to the residential rezoning since it did not feel this was
the highest and best use of the property. He stated that the rezoning would
create a group of residents who would oppose commercial/industrial development
of the adjacent large parcel of property and he urged that the Council comply
with the committee's support of a strong commercial/industrial tax base. Mr.
Hardesty read a petition with 1,186 signatures indicating opposition
to a PRD development of the property.
Mr. Marvin Simpson, 6035 Jeffery Mark Street, Cypress, California, requested
that the Mayor read the letter in opposition to Zone Change #73-2 presented by
the Tanglewood Homeowners' Association.
The Mayor read the letter, signed by five members of the Board of Directors,
which indicated that the Tanglewood Homeowners' Association was approached by
the Committee on Sensible Taxation regarding this matter. The Association
recommended that both sides of the issue regarding a change of zone for the
Harvey and adjacent property be considered in an open meeting.
The Mayor noted that the Harvey property was not under consideration at this
time and that it was the function of the Public Hearing to consider both sides
of the issue.
Mr. Simpson inquired if a homeowners' association for condominiums was required
by City ordinance. The staff advised that one was not required by a specific
ordinance but was required in the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions which
were a condition of approval for PRD developments.
Mr. Simpson inquired if the common green areas of the project were taxable,
whether the City had determined what the net revenues would be if the property
was developed commercially, and why the parcels could not be developed indi-
vidually for a commercial use. Mr. Simpson stated he felt that with only one
entrance serving 206 units, there would be a tremendous traffic flow, and he
felt a commercial development adjacent to the railroad would be a logical use.
The staff responded to the questions which were raised.
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Mr. Don Kennedy, 5843 Holmby Court, Cypress, California, stated that since
the subject property was located in all but the elementary school districts
serving Cypress, Cypress residents would be required to pay school taxes for
this property. He felt that if the applicant was able to unify the property
owners for this proposal, it appeared inconceivable that this could not be
accomplished by a large industrial or commercial corporation. Mr. Kennedy
expressed that he felt it was time the citizens decided what is best for them-
selves rather than having this determined by outside developers.
Mrs. Joyce Nicholson, 6045 Jeffrey Mark Street, Cypress, California, stated
that she had spoken with a member of the Orange County Planning Department who
advised her that the County Master Plan designates the subject property as R-I,
3.5 units per gross acre, and RS, 6.5 units per gross acre, and that if the
zone change request was granted, it would allow 10.82 units per net acre.
Mrs. Nicholson stated that the applicant could have proposed the development
in the County, but she felt it would have been easier to obtain approval of
the zone change from the City of Cypress.
Mr. Lee Heinen, 6421 Tulagi, Cypress, California, stated that a commercial use
of the property would be well served by the adjacent railroad and he recommended
that the staff investigate development of a distribution warehouse. He asked
if the City would be responsible for police and fire protection, street cleaning
and public works maintenance, and for providing schools for children in this project.
Mr. Heinen stated that if a portion of the property was still in a trust, it may
take a long time for settlement or the property may never be developed.
Mr. Ernest Edwards, 10802 Knott, Stanton, California, stated he owned dog kennels
across the street from the proposed development. He stated that a parking problem
already existed in this area and he would not like to see further congestion.
Mr. Edwards suggested that if a service road were installed setting the property
farther back from the street, it would provide a good buffer between the condo-
miniums and commercial businesses on Knott Avenue.
Mrs. Fran Simpson, 6035 Jeffrey Mark Street, Cypress, California, inquired about
the variance requested by the applicant to construct units of a minimum 950 square
foot size, and asked why the streets in the project would not be dedicated to the
City.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Bianca, Cypress, California, stated he felt the proposed
project reflected poor zoning. He stated that the project would eliminate the
natural railroad right-of-way barrier between residential development to the north
and industrially zoned property to the south, and since there was no direct free-
way access, the rail service would be critical to future industrial development.
Mr. Hardcastle stated that if the request is approved, the residents here would
strongly oppose industrial or commercial development of the large parcel to the
south. He stated that since this large parcel was preserved for industrial use,
industrial or commercial development of the property under consideration would be
logical and the owners had a right to develop it as' such. Mr. Hardcastle noted
that there was a possibility of a severe traffic hazard at the entrance to the
project because of the slight curve in the street. He stated that motorists
would slow down for a sharp curve but a slight curve would give no warning.
Mr. Hardcastle urged that the Council take a stand against residential develop-
ment of the property.
Mr. Charles Melcow, 5892 Lime, Cypress, California, stated that he would have
liked more information regarding the effect of the project on the school districts
and taxes, and more information regarding the advantages and disadvantages of
the proposed development.
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Mr. George Stateman, 10822 Knott, Stanton, California, discussed the size of
the condominium units and felt that they would be quite expensive. He stated
that only one entrance serving the entire development would create congestion
and be hazardous. M~. Stateman stated that the curve in Knott already
created a hazardous situation.
Mr. Don Hudson, 6153 Lawrence, Cypress, California, asked how accurate the
estimates were for police costs for the project, and asked if Cypress police
would have jurisdiction and access to the property if streets were not dedicated
to the City. Mr. Hudson asked if the application was submitted to Orange County,
and if any industrial complexes had expressed an interest in developing the
property. He also inquired about a proposal for an alternate freeway route to
serve this area of the City. The staff responded to the questions.
General discussion followed between the Council, applicant, and speakers in regard
to the proposed development. The Mayor then asked for the proponents to reply.
Mr. Ed Jabbour, 11300 Providencia, Cypress, again speaking as a proponent for the
zone change, inquired if increased personnel on the police force would be necessary
for the development. He stated that if the property was developed industrially
or commercially, this could result in brown-outs because of the energy crisis.
The applicant responded to the questions which were raised by the various speakers.
He stated he would be in favor of continuing the hearing in order to obtain
additional background information to answer all of the inquiries which were made.
Following a brief discussion on whether or not to continue the Public Hearing,
the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed on Zone Change #73-2, Continental
Multi-Homes, Inc.
Discussion followed by the Council members on reasons why they would favor or
be opposed to the condominium and rezoning proposal.
Following consideration of this matter, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and
seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to deny Zone Change #73-2, Continental
Multi-Homes, Inc. 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 Roberts
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
deny Tentative Tract Map #8472, Continental Multi-Homes, Inc. 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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2
(1975): The Mayor announced that this was the time and place to consider Cypress
Lighting District #2 and he declared the Public Hearing open. He asked that the
staff present its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated November 21, 1973 which indicated that
the Affidavit of Posting of the Public Hearing Notices is on file in the Office
of the City Clerk and no communications were received in regard to this matter.
The City Manager reviewed a report from the Public Works Director dated November
21, 1973 concerning the lighting district.
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The Mayor asked if anyone wished to be heard infavor of Cypress Lighting District
No. 2. There was no one wishing to speak in favor. The Mayor asked if there
was anyone wishing to speak in opposition.' No one wished to be heard in opposition
and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayoand seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1415
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY,
DATED OCTOBER 24, 1973, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 1397, OF SAID
COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 1405 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING
THE INSTALLATION OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM OF THE CYPRESS NO. 2 LIGHTING
DISTRICT; TOGETHER WITH ANNEXATION NO. 13 ORDERING THE MAINTENANCE OF AND
THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM
REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1406 AND RESOLUTION APPOINTING
THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARINGS N~. 1407, ALL IN ACCORD WITH DIVISION 14,
PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED
TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919."
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
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1416
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
DETERMINING THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CANABLE OF MAKING
THE INSTALLATION OF, SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE FOR, AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC
CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF T~E STREET ~I~HTING SYSTEM TO BE ANNEXED TO
CYPRESS NO. 2 LIGHTING DISTRICT AND ORDERED TO BE INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION
NO. 1405, OF SAID COUNCIL, ALL IN ACCORD WITH AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919."
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
RECESS:
The Mayor declared a recess at 12:15 a.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 12:30 a.m. with all Counciimen present.
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF ADVISORY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE: The City
Manager presented a report dated November 21, 1973 regarding recommendations by
the Traffic CoemiCtee for the establishment of no parking areas and the establish-
ment of a portion of Myra Avenue as a through arrest.
Ci~ouncil Minutes November 26, 1973
Mrs. Connie Lombardi, 9782 Lee Street, Cypress, California, spoke in favor of
the establishment of ano parking area on Fred Drive and a no parking prohibition
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Fred Drive, Lee Drive and Lee Street as being
the best solution te the problem of students parking off campus on streets adjacent
to Cypress High School.
Mr. Robert Mohr, principal of Cypress High School, and Mrs. Wands Mangum, 9781
Lee Street, spoke in favor of the recommendations of the Traffic Committee and
both briefly discussed the parking problem.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewicb to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1417
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING NO PARKING AREAS.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 1418
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DEFINING AND ESTABLISHING THAT PORTION OF MYRA AVENUE
AT ANGELA STREET AS A THROUGH STREET.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
None
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unani-
mously carried to approve the minutes of November 12, 1973 as corrected.
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUNDS: The City Manager presented
a report dated November 21, 1973 in regard to this matter.
Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich,
seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue the matter
regarding election campaign funds to the December 10 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF FEDERAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATION: The City Manager
presented a report dated November 21, 1973 which transmitted a communication
from the League of California Cities urging cities to communicate their views
regarding this matter to Senators Cranston and Tunney prior to the week of
November 12.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to receive and file this matter.
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CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION TO THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION REGARDING
SPHERE OF INFLUENCE ADJACENT TO.THE LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION: The City
Manager presented a report dated Novamet 21, 1973 regarding the sphere of
influence adjacent to the air station. He stated that the staff would be
presenting a map at the December 6 Commission hearing which illustrates the
relationship between the Los Alamitos Air Station and adjacent communities
and certain noise level contours as outlined in the environmental impact
report statement prepared by the Department of the Army.
The Council held discussion on this matter and Councilman Lacayo requested that
the City Manager investigate the matter regarding selection of a full time City
representative to the Airport Land Use Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to direct the staff to make the presentation which they have prepared
in regard to the sphere of influence for the Los Alamltos Naval Air Station.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 31~ THE RESOLUTION OF ISSUANCE:
The City Manager presented a report dated November 21, 1973 indicating that an
amending resolution was necessary to officially designate the principal paying
agent for the 1973 park bonds.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 35
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, AMENDING THE RESOLUTION OF ISSUANCE, RESOLUTION
NOo 31~
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE DISTRICT SECURITIES INVESTIGATION
LAW OF 1965 DOES NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURY~ DISTRICT
SECURITIES DIVISION~ OF BOND OF SAID DISTRICT DESIGNATED "CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT, 1973 BONDS": The City Manager presented a report dated November
21, 1973 which indicates that the Recreation and Park District is not required
to have a securities investigation since the population of the District exceeds
500°
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 36
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, FINDING THAT THE DISTRICT SECURITIES INVESTIGA-
TION LAW OF 1965 DOES NOT REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE OFFICE
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November 26, 1973
OF THE STATE TREASURY, DISTRICT SECURITIES DIVISION, OF
BOND OF SAID DISTRICT DESIGNATED "CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT, 1973 BONDS."
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 Roberts
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FROM THE SHERMORE CORPORATION:
The City Manager presented a report dated November 21, 1973 regarding a request
to accept the grant deed for the remaining parcels located at the northeast
corner o£ Orange Avenue and Denni Street for park purposes.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 37
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, AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO ACCEPT A GRANT DEED FROM
THE SHERMORE CORPORATION.
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 Roberts
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ACCEPTING A GRANT DEED FROM THE UNITED CHRISTIAN
FELLOWSHIP: The City Manager presented a report dated November 20, 1973 con-
cerning acceptance of a grant deed for park property at the corner of Orange
Avenue and Denni.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 38
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, AUTHORIZING THE CLERK TO ACCEPT A GRANT DEED
FROM THE UNITED CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.
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
CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS SHOW STOPPERS: The City Manager presented a report
from the Recreation and Park Director dated November 19, 1973 recommending dis-
bandment of the Cypress Show Stopper Band and recommending that the staff
investigate establishment of a drum and bugle corps.
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November 26, 1973
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
receive and file the report. Following discussion, Councilwoman Frankiewich
withdrew the motion end Councilman Lacayo the second.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried that the Council concur with the Recreation and Park Commission's rec-
ommendation to officially disband the Cypress Show Stopper Band and direct the
staff to initiate proceedings in an effort to promote the establishment of a
drum and bugle corps, co-sponsored by the Cypress School District; and that if
the school district is not interested, that the Recreation end Park District
proceed in establishing a drum and bugle corps which viii be sponsored by the
Recreation and Park District.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 2736 - 2757:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
approve the Cypress Recreation and Park District commercial warrant list for
warrants no. 2736 through 2757 in the total amount of $14,977.44. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
None
None
WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to address
the City Council in regard to any matter not on the agenda. The City Manager
briefly discussed the Christmas Community Sing Program scheduled for December
5 and the Christmas lighting requirements for the Civic Center.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to place on the agenda at this time a matter relating to
a proclamation for Bill of Rights Week.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and
unanimously carried to adopt a proclamation proclaiming December 9 through 15,
1973 as "Bill of Rights Wee~' in the City of Cypress.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 1:35 a.m.
ATTEST:
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