Minutes 73-12-10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 10, 1973
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:12 p.m. on Monday, December 10, 1973 in the Cypress City Council
Chambers, Cypress, California, Councilwoman Frankiewich presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewicb and Harvey
Councilmen Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Axeberg,
Bryant, Charkow, Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson, and Schatzeder.
RECESS:
Due to a lack of a quorum, Councilwoman Frankiewicb recessed the
meeting until 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 5:35 p.m., Councilwoman Frankiewich
presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich and Harvey
Councilmen Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
RECESS:
Due to a lack of a quorum, Councilwoman Frankiewich recessed the meeting
until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:40
p~m. in the Cypress City Council Chambers, Mayor Roberrs presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
Councilman Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney
James Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Amberg,
Charkow, Dunlap, Hawley, Nudson, and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Councilman Harvey led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
The Mayor requested chat if anyone wished to address the City Council in
regard to any matter not on the agenda he do so at this time. There
was no one wishing to be heard.
The Mayor requested that Item No. 1, the presentation by Josh White Asso-
ciates, be continued as Item No. 9a.
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CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - CONCRETE BLOCK WALL CONSTRUCTION~
PROJECT #7403-20: The City Manager presented a report from the Public
Works Director dated December 5, 1973 indicating that two bids were
received for construction of a block wall along the Jonathan Storm Channel.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey
to determine that the lowest responsible bidder for City Project #7403-20
is Consolidated Masonry Construction and award a contract for the construc-
tion of a block wall, Alternate No. 1, per their proposal to Consolidated
Masonry Construction, 915 S. Bewley Street, Santa And, California, in the
amount of $11,288.25~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - AIR COMPRESSOR, REQUEST FOR 0~OTATION
#7374-56: A report was presented by the City Manager from the Public Works
Director dated December 4, 1973 summarizing the six bids received for the
purchase of the air compressor,
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
approve the purchase of a portable air compressor from the Orange County
Equipment Company as specified in their response to Request for Quotation
#7374-56 dated November 12, 1973 for the indicated cost of $3,763.00 plus
sales tax. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberts
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM PdZNTAL! REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
#7374-41: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated December 4, 1973 regarding six bids which were received for supplies
and uniforms°
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to approve the award of a purchase order contract to the Prudential
Overall Supply Company in accordance with the unit costs indicated on
Request for Quotation #7374-41 dated November 8, 1973. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
At the request of the City Manager, Item No. 4a was added to the agenda
at this time regarding award of the sale of Assessment District #7403-20
bonds,
The City Manager presented a report which summarized the six bids received
for the Walnut Street/Jonathan Channel assessment district bonds.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1419
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING AMENDMENT TO NOTICE INVITING
BIDS ON BONDS.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel and Roberts
None
Lacayo
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING BID FOR BONDS OF ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
NO. 7403-20.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Roberts announced that all matters listed on the
ageodd under "Consent Calendar" were to he considered By the Council as
routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation on the
Administrative Report regarding each matter. The Mayor asked if any
Councilman wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar. No Council-
man wished to do so. It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by
Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve Item Nos. 5 through 7
on the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 5: Consideration of Application for Off-Sale Beer and Wine License -
Scotty's Food Center Inc.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 6: Consideration of Employment List - Park Maintenance Man I.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Park Maintenance Man I, as submitted.
Item No. 7: Consideration of Employment List - Dispatcher.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Dispatcher, as submitted.
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: Mayor Roberrs announced that
this matter would be considered later in an Executive Session.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUNDS: Following
a verbal report presented by the City Attorney which indicated that it appeared
that the state legislature has preempted this area of local regulation, it was
moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Fanel and unanimously
carried to receive and file the matter.
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December 10, 1973
PRESENTATION BY JOSH WHITE ASSOCIATES: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM: The
City Manager presented a report dated December 5, 1973 concerning the estab-
lishment of an affirmative action program for the City of Cypress.
Mr0 Josh White and Mr. Everett Winters of Josh White Associates, discussed
their proposal for the preparation and implementation of an affirmative
action program for the City, and later responded to questionsof the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to request the City Manager to prepare a report for
the next meeting on this proposal and its possible implementation by the
City Council.
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE AND
OPERATING SUPPLIES: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated December 5, 1973 in regard to renewal of the contract for
public works maintenance and operating supplies.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to authorize the renewal of the contract with Constructors Supply Company
to be performed under the same terms and conditions as the previous year
for the purchase of maintenance and operating supplies and equipment to
October 31, 1974. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewicb, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None .
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF CITY CONTRACT WITH THE CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The
City Manager presented a report dated December 5, 1973 in regard to the
Chamber of Commerce contract.
Mrs. Daryle Ellwart, Manager of the Chamber, 6821 Reefton, Cypress, and Mr.
Andrew Lachina, President of the Chamber, 5329 Vista Hermosa, Cypress,
addressed the Council in regard to this matter. They discussed with the
Council a report on projects and programs already completed by the Chamber
of Commerce, a proposed work program for the coming year, and the proposed
1974 budget.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unani-
mously carried to continue consideration of the contract to the next meeting
for further discussion and request that the Chamber submit a breakdown of
figures for expenses and income,
CONSIDERATION OF CALLING THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
MARCH 5~ 1974: The City Manager presented a report dated December 5, 1973
regarding adoption of a resolution calling for the conduct of the election
to be held March 5, 1974.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1421
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF
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A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SAID CITY ON
TUESDAY, THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, FOR THE ELECTION OF
CERTAIN OFFICERS OF SAID CITY AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS
OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RELATINC TO GENERAL
LAW CITIES.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EbeLOYEES' RETIREMENT
SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS: A report was presented by the City Manager
dated December 5, 1973 in regard to this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unani-
mously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Fanel to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED REZONING - CITY OF STANTON: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 5, 1973 from the Planning Department
which indicated that the proposal by Continental Multi-Homes, Inc. regarding
Zone Change #73-2, which was denied by the City Council, was submitted to
the City of Stanton~
Following consideration of this by the Council, it was moved by Councilman
Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to instruct the Planning
Director and, if necessary, a representative from the Council, to attend
the City of Stanton Planning Commission meeting of December 12 in protest
to the zone change proposal, and to express the feelings of the City and
explain the action of the Council in denying the zone change request. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated December 3, 1973
which recommended projects to be included in the 1974 County Arterial Highway
Financing Program.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded By Councilman Kanel
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1422
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
WALKER STREET FROM DE LONG STREET TO ORANGE AVENUE.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
The Mayor requested that Item No. 16 regarding landscaping for the Valley
View Street median be continued to the end of the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WETS NO.
33778 - 33875: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to approve the conunercial warrant list for warrant nos.
33778 through 33875 in the total amount of $891,204.74. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT
LIST FOR WARRANT NOS. 2758 - 2776: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Recreation and Park District
commercial warrant list for warrant nos. 2758 through 2776 in the total
amount of $13,626.46. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
At the request of the City Manager, the Mayor added Item no. 18a to the
agenda regarding an appropriation of funds for drapery at Eucalyptus Park.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN FOR THE VALLEY VIEW STREET
MEDIAN FROM BALL ROAD TO FRED DRIVE: The City Manager presented a report
from the Public Works Director dated December 5, 1973 regarding three
design plans for the landscaping of the Valley View median from
Ball Road to Fred Drive.
The Administrative Analyst presented slides illustrating the three
design proposals and median designs of several other cities. It was moved
by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to approve
Plan 1A and authorize the Public Works Director to prepare working plans
and specifications and obtain competitive bids for the project. The motion
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was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
NOES: 0 COUNCILMIEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR DRAPERY AT EUCALYPTUS PARK:
The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director
dated December 6, 1973 requesting an appropriation of funds for drapes for
the building at Eucalyptus Park.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich
to appropriate $400.00 into Account 01-4700-400 for the purchase and
installation of draperies for the recreation building located at Eucalyptus
Park~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel and Robarts
None
Lacayo
At this time Councilman Harvey reported that he had received a letter from
a Cypress resident protesting the advertisement of BB guns as appropriate
Christmas gifts and encouraging legislation against their manufacture and
Following brief discussion in regard to this matter, the Council requested
that the City Attorney prepare a report for the next meeting regarding the
use of BB guns within the City.
It was moved by Mayor Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unani-
mously carried to place a matter on the agenda at this time regarding the
Christmas Seal Campaign.
Hearing no obJections, the Mayor proclaimed the week of December I0, 1973 as
Christmas Seal Week in the City of Cypress.
At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Mayor Roberrs, seconded
by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to place on the agenda at this
time as Item no~ 19 a matter regarding establishment of a fee for the printing
and mailing of candidates' statements of qualifications for the municipal
election.
Following consideration of this matter, it was moved by Councilman Harvey
and seconded by Councilman Fanel to approve the establishment of a $100.00
printing and mailing fee for the statement of qualifications for candidates
in the 1974 general municipal election. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
At the request of the City Manager, and hearing no objections, the Mayor
placed on the agenda as Item no. 20 a matter regarding the consolidation
of the Cypress general municipal election and the election of the Anaheim
Union High School District, both elections to be held March 5, 1974.
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Following discussion regarding the establishment of precincts and the sharing
of costs for the elections, it was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by
Councilman Harvey to approve the request of the Anaheim Union High School
District to consolidate their March 5, 1974 election with the Cypress general
municipal election° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
None
Lacayo
The City Manager advised that the Council may wish to continue for further
consideration the financial statement prepared by Diehl, Evans and Company
for the last fiscal year which was submitted with the progress report. The
Mayor requested that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting.
The City Manager requested a determination by the Council on their policy for
the Christmas lighting of the Civic Center. It was the consensus of the
Council to light only the Christmas tree at the Civic Center until 10:00 p.m.
At this time Councilman Harvey reported on the Annual Congress of Cities
conference which he recently artended in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Roberrs inquired if anyone wished to address the City Council in regard
to a matter not on the agendao
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, California, stated he felt the
Council should not be too restrictive regarding the use of guns in the City
since exposure to firearms might be desirable for purposes of national
securiuy~
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Mayor Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to go into an Executive Session at 11:07 p.m. to discuss
matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 12:00 a.m.
with the following in attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Roberrs
Councilman Lacayo
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: The Mayor
announced that this matter would be continued to the next Council meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:01 a.m.
MA~OR OFTHE'CITY
ATTEST:
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