Minutes 74-02-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 25, 1974
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:13 p.m. on Monday, February 25, 1974 in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Henry Robarts presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey and Robarts
ABSENT: Councilmen Fanel and Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy City Attorney
John Murphy, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow,
Dunlap, Hawley, Schatzeder, and Warren.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Robarts inquired if any Council member wished to
remove an item from the Consent Calendar. No Councilman wished to remove
an item and it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Mayor Roberts
and unanimously carried to approve Item Nos. 2 through 6 on the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 2: Consideration of Proclaiming March 29 - April 5, 1974 as "Vietnam
~ete~an Week".
Recommendation: That the City Council and Mayor proclaim March 29 - April 5,
i974 as "Vietnem Veteran Week".
Item No. 3: Consideration Of Appointment of Councilman Harvey to the California
League of Cities Transportation Committee.
Recommendation: That the City Council confirm the appointment of Councilman
Harvey to the California League Of Cities Transportation Committee and authorize
reimbursement of all actual expenses incurred.
Item No. 4: Consideration of an Application for an Off Sale Beer and Wine
License - National Convenience Stores, Inc., 4461 Cerritos.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 5: Consideration of Employment List - Engineering Aide.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Engineering Aide as submitted.
Item No. 6: Consideration of a Resolution Commending Boy Scout Michael Eyre
on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1439
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT MICHAEL EYRE ON ACMIRVING THE RANK
OF EAGLE SCOUT.
The Mayor announced that the public hearing regarding adoption of the uniform
building, fire, and plumbing codes was scheduled for 8:00 p.m.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
AMD MDS FOR COMPDT~KSERVICES: The City Manager presented a report dated
February 21, 1974 which indicated that the proposed amendment to the agreement
was found to be satisfactory by all member cities.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Mayor Roberts to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO o 1440
A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CONSENTING TO AN AMENDMENT OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
~g3NICIPAL DATA SYSTEM JOINT POWERS AGREFMENT~
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
2 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich and Robarts
None
Fanel and Lacayo
Harvey
Councilman Harvey indicated that he did not feel qualified to take action
regarding this matter since he was absent at the last meeting when it was
considered and he did not have an opportunity to review the tapes of the
meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AN AGRE~}4ENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ORANGE
COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIBRARY ON THE CIVIC CENTER
SITE: The Mayor advised that the City received a request to continue this
matter and, hearing no objections, he stated consideration of the agreement
would be continued to the March 11, 1974 Council meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF OATH FOR PUBLIC TESTIMONY: The City Manager
presented a report from the City Attorney's office dated February 22, 1974
relating to an oath to be administered to persons speaking at a public hearing.
Mayor Roberts reviewed reasons why the Council requested the oath to be drafted
and advantages of speakers being sworn in.! He stated that this matter would be
continued until the entire Council is present°
CONSIDERATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS
PLAN: The City Manager presented a report dated February 21, 1974 regarding
a proposed transportation corridors plan for the Orange County Transit District.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Harvey and
unanimously carried that the City Manager notify the Orange County Transit
District of the City of Cypress' support for the Corridor Plan T2E MOdified,
with the suggestion that further study and consideration be given to the
Fatella Avenue route being extended to the Los Angeles County line.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED
BY THE CYPRESS POLICE ASSOCIATION: The City Manager presented a report
dated February 20, 1974 concerning a proposed resolution establishing salary
adjustments for the Cypress Police Association.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Mayor Roberrs to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO! 1441
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN, ESTABLISHING
SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PLACE UNDER THE BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN; ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN;
AND REPEALING ALL CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIIa~EN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberts
None
Fanel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION UPDATING THE PROCEDURES USED IN THE IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIROI~4ENTAL ,Q~ALITYACT: The City Manager presented a
report dated February 21, 1974 regarding a proposed resolution incorporating
new provisions of the State law concerning environmental impact statements.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1442
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1343 AND ADOPTING
NEW OBJECTIVES, CRITERXA AND PROCEDURES IMPLEMENTING THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIROI~4ENTAL Q~ALITY ACT~
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Roberts
None
]ranel and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING PERSONNEL RESOLUTION NC~ 703 TO INCORPORATE A
LATERAL ENTRY PROGRAM FOR POLICE OFFICERS: A report was presented by the
City Manager dated February 21, 1974 requesting that a lateral entry program
be incorporated for the hiring of police officers for the City of Cypress.
The Council members recommended that written examinations be made a requirenent
for the hiring of police officers and that this requirement not be deleted
from the resolutiono
COUNCILMEN KANEL AND LACAYO AP3RIVED AT 4:39 P~M.
It was moved by Councilwoman Erankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1443
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PERMITTING THE HIRING OF EXPERIENCED POLICE OFFICERS AT
SALARIES ABOVE BEGINNING COMPENSATION LEVELS.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNO ILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberts
NOne
None
CONSIDERATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE FOR INSTAL-
LATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MEDIAN LANDSCAPING, PROJECT #7447-90: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated February 21, 1974 re-
lating to a joint powers agreenent between the cities of Cypress and Garden Grove
for improvements of the median islam in Valley View Street at the boundary
between the two cities.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Garden Grove for improvement
add maintenance of the median in Valley View Street from the south City limits
to Noumea Street and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest
the signature subject to approval of the agreement by the City Attorney, and
to appropriate $1,355.08 from the General Fund Balance to Project #7447-90
and appropriate $227.00 from the General Fund Balance to the Parkway Maintenance/
Contractual Services Account #4526.359. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNOIIMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberts
NOne
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 34476 -
34563: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve the cor~nercial warrant list for warrant nos. 34476 through
34563 in the total amount of $413,951.68. 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 Roberts
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 2927 -
2946, 106 - 108: It waS moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Lacayo to approve the Recreation and Park District commercial
warrant list for warrant nos. 2927 through 2946, 106 through 108 in the total
amount of $758,941.30. 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 Roberts
None
NOne
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REGARDING ABATEMENT OF ABANDONED VEHICLES: It was
moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously
carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 523
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CYPRESS
PROVIDING FOR TEE ABATEMENT AND REMOVAL AS PUBLIC NUISANCES
OF ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED, OR INOPERATIVE VEHICLES
OR PARTS THEREOF FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY OR PUBLIC PROPERTY
NOT INCLUDING HIGHWAYS, AND RECOVERY COSTS OF ADMINISTRATION
THEREOF, AS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 22660 OF TEE VEHICLE CODE.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt Ordinance No. 523. 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
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of January 28 and February 4, 1974.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
carried, with Councilman Harvey abstaining, to approve the February 11, 1974
minutes.
At the request of Councilwoman Frankiewich, the Mayor placed on the agenda as
Item no. 7a a matter regarding S~B. 2747 relating to police and fire employees.
Councilman Harvey reported that the Orange County Division of the League of
Cities had recently taken a position in opposition to S.B. 2747 which would
remove local government control over salaries of public safety employees, and
that cities were requested to notify the State senators of their position.
Following discussion of this matter, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and seconded by Councilman Harvey that the City Council direct a letter to
Senators Cranston and Tunney indicating their opposition to S.B. 2747. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Lacayo and Roberts
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT ON THE PLANNED PROGRAM BUDGET SYSTEM: The City Manager
presented a report from the Administrative Coordinating Team dated February 21,
1974 concerning the planned program budget system. The Finance Director made
an oral and slide presentation outlining feanures of planned program budgeting.
He discussed in detail the main objectives of the program budget system, its
advantages over the present departmental budget method, and its implementation
in the City.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hanel to approve
the adoption of the Planned Program Budget System to replace the existing
Organizational Budget process for the preparation of the 1974/75 fiscal year's
budget for the City of Cypress and the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
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
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The Mayor placed on the agenda at this time as Item no. la consideration of
a resolution con~ending Cypress Explorer Mary Fey.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewioh and
unanimously carried to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 1444
A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL C~F THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MARY BRIDGET FEY FOR SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING
T~E LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S EXPLORERS ACADEMY COURSE.
At the request of the City Manager, the Mayor placed on the agenda as Item No.
7b consideration of a resolution regarding the canvassing of ballots for the
March 5 municipal election.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by CounciLman Lacayo
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1445
A RESOLUTION OF T~E CITY COUNCIL OF T~E CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING T~E CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE ~.D ON THE 5TH DAY OF MARCH, 1974, TO BE
MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion w~s unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCIEa4EN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Roberts
NOne
NOne
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor placed on the agenda as Item no. 7c
a matter regarding a proclamation for Youth Art Month.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by CounciLman Farvey and
unanimously carried to approve a proclamation proclaiming March as Youth Art
Month in the City of Cypress.
At the City Manager's request, Mayor B~herts placed on the agenda as Item 22a
a mtter regarding a request for an additional parchase of PVC pipe required
for the irrigation of parks to be developed under the park bond program.
The Mayor also placed on the agenda as Item no. 21a a matter regarding a
change order to increase the cost of the block wall fence for Proj oct #7403-20,
Walnut Street/Jonathan Channel.
The City Manager reported that the contractor for this project was requesting
a change order for an additional amount of $704.70 in order that the block wall
fence along the Jonathan Channel he constructed to correspond in color with the
existing fences in the area.
It was moved by CounciLman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
authorize the issuance of a change order in the amount of $704.70 for Project
#7403-20, Walnut Street/Jonathan Channel. The motion was unanimously carried
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by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIIaMEN:
0 COUNCII24EN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, ~arvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Roberts
None
None
Mayor Roberrs placed on the agenda as Item no. 23a an executive session regarding
personnel, and as Item no. 23b an executive session regarding litigation.
Councilman Lacayo reported that while campaigning for the March election, he
noticed a severe fly problem in the northwest corner of the city, along Acacia
Street. He requested that fly abatement action he taken by the staff.
RECESS:
Mayor Roberts recessed the meeting at 6:09 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Cypress
City Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Roberts called the meeting of the Cypress City Council back to order at
7:40 p.m. with the following Councilmen in attendance:
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberrs
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy City Attorney
John Murphy, and the following members of the City staff: Amberg, Bryant,
Charkow, Dunlap, Hawley, Schatzeder, and Warren.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The pledge to the flag was led by members of Cypress Explorer Post #614.
At this time the Recreation and Park Director presented a plaque from the
California Association of Recreation and Park COmmission and bard members to
Mr. Sam ROsen, honoring him for his outstanding past activities and accOmplish-
ments with youth and recreation services in the City of Cypress.
Councilman Marvey presented to Mary Bridget Fey the resolution adopted by the
Council comme~ing her as being the only Cypress Explorer who has successfully
completed the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Explorers Academy Course.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Roberts inquired if anyone wished to address the Council concerning any
matter not on the agenda. The Mayor requested that the City Manager review
the actions taken by the Council during the afternoon. There was no one wishing
to speak at this time.
RECESS:
Mayor Roberts declared a recess at 7:54 p.m. The meeting was called hack to
order at 8:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
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PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM BUILDING, FIRE, AND PLUMBING
CODES: Mayor Roberts arm~unced that this was the time and place for the Public
Hearing to consider adoption of the Uniform Building, Fire, and Plumbing Codes.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and asked that the staff present
its report~
The City Manager presented a report dated February 20, 1974 which indicated
that the Affidavits of publication and posting of the Public Hearing Notice
are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and no communications were
received in regard to adoption of the codes.
Mayor Roberts asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of adoption of the codes.
There was no one wishing to speak. The Mayor then asked if anyone wished to
speak in opposition to adoption of the codes. There was no one wishing to speak
in opposition.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, California, addressed the Council
and recommended that provision be made in the City code for insulation of outside
walls of residences. Me noted the present emphasis on conservation of energy
and discussed advantages of exterior wall insulation. Mr. Hardcastle objected
to the City not being able to adopt higher standards in its building code.
The Council members expressed that they would favor more stringent requirements
in the Code relative to exterior wall insulation and stated that the staff had
been requested to study the possibility of incorporating such requirenents in the
next Code to be adopted. The Council discussed whether the City would have
authority to modify the Uniform Building Code, whether the City's modified Code
would be preempted by State law, and the applicability of an exterior wall
insulation requirement on on going and pending construction in the City.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
amend the Uniform Building Code to add a requirement, effective with the adoption
of the ordinance, for 3 1/2 inches of exterior wall insulation as well as ceiling
insulation and continue the public hearing to give the administrative staff and
legal counsel time to research the amendment, and if necessary, that the Council
adopt a resolution or lobby to the League of California Cities and legislators
regarding this matter, and that the Council proceed not to adopt the Code
until it receives the results of the staff's analysis at the next meeting.
Following further discussion, Councilman Lacayo withdrew his motion and Council-
woman Frankiewich withdrew the second.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
amend the Uniform Building Code as presented and add provisions for exterior
wall insulation as well as ceiling insulation for all develol~ents under the
jurisdiction of the ordinance~
The Council members inquired if on going construction in the City would be
subject to the revised Building Code, and requested that the staff investigate
this matter. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to table this matter until 9:00 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON ABANDONED SERVICE S~ATIONS: The
City Manager presented a report dated February 21, 1974 regarding this matter.
The Deputy City Attorney presented an oral report summarizing restrictions of
various other cities for the control of abandoned service stations.
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Mr o Wally Tz'ottera Cypress Fire Marsnai, stated that abandoned service stations
are covered by the fire protection code~ He expressed concern over
several large oil companies utilizing abandoned tanks as storage reservoirs
aD~ asked that the Council take this into consideration when drafting an ordinance.
The Council discussed and recommended provisions to be included in the ordinance
for the abandonment of unused service stationso
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
direct the staff to determine the detrimental effects of abandoned businesses
in general and, specifically; of service stations, direct the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance to abate abandoned service stations, and stop the use of
abandoned service stations as storage facilities for gasoline, that the staff
determine the abatement qualification time in relation to the City's problems
with the particular businesses it is trying to abate, and conduct a survey of
abandoned service stations in the City tc determine how long they have been
abandoned, what type of lease they are under, and what hardships may be involved
with the individual businessman or property owner of the particular stations.
At this time the Mayor reopened the Public Hearing regarding adoption of the
Uniform Building~ Fire and Plumbing Codes and continued it until after con-
sideration of this matter~
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 Robarts
NOne
None
PUBLIC PLEARING TO CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF UNIFORM BUILDING, FIRE AND PLUMBING
CODES: The Mayor reopened the Public Hearing regarding this matter. The Council
further discussed current State law provisions for exterior wall insulation and
determined developments in the City which would be subject to the State law or the
modified building code adopted by the Council. The Mayor then closed the Public
Hearing.
The motion to amend the Uniform Building Code adding provisions for exterior
wall and ceiling insulation was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNGILMEN.~
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Robarts
None
None
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 NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TBE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS 5-1 AND 5-2 OF CHAPTER 5 AND DELETING
SECTIONS 11-1 THROUGH 11-23 OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE, THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING
1973 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODES: UNIFORM
BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, UNIFORM HOUSING CODE,
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, UNIFOP~M
FIRE CODE, AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance, as amended. The motion was unani-
mously 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 Councilmen Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich that
the amendment to the Uniform Building Code be applicable to the following
ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberts
NOne
None
It was moved by Councilman Laoayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich 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
AMENDING CHAPTER 19, CONSISTING OF SECTIONS 19-1 AND 19-2,
OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, T~EREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE,
THE UNIF0e~M PLUMBING CODE, 1973 EDITION.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance as amended. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberts
NOne
NOne
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING PETITIONS: Mayor Roberts
noted that there was substantial discussion by the Council regarding the first
draft of the ordinance and that the City Attorney's office had redrafted the
ordinance including the Council's recommendations and comments. Councilman Lacayo
inquired if a form could be attached to the ordinance which would be filled out
prior to a petition being suknitted to the Council or Planning Commission.
Mr. Howard NOwan, 5831 8hirl Street, Cypress, California, spoke in favor of
the redrafted ordinance and suggested also that a form be attached which would
contain all the information required of petitioners. Mr. Rowan inquired if the
proposed ordinance would be applicable if residents submit petitions to other
public bodies, such as the County Board of Supervisors.
Following discussion of the proposed ordinance by the Council, 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 NG.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 17-28 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, REGULATING THE CIRCULATION AND FILING OF
CERTAIN PETITIONS.
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It Was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwc~nan Frankiewich to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance, and that a filing form specifying
requirements of the circulator be attached as part of the Ordinance.
Following discussion, Councilman Lacayo withdrew the motion and Councilwoman
Frankiewich the second. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo to approve the first
reading of the Ordinance and that the ordinance include a statement that a filing
form will be provided by the City Clerk's office to persons suk~nitting a petition.
Considerable discussion followed regarding reference to a form in the ordinance,
and modification of the ordinance. The staff recommended that it would make
reference in the ordinance to a form available from the City Clerk's office, but
that any type of form submitted by a petitioner would be acceptable.
Councilman Lacayo withdrew his previous motion and moved to approve the first
reading of the Ordinance as presented. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel, Lacayo and Roberts
None
NOne
Harvey
Councilman Harvey indicated for the record that he abstained because he was
absent during consideration of the ordinance at the last Council meeting,
but that he was in favor of the purpose of the petition ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded byCouncilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to direct the staff to prepare the necessary form to enable
persons to comply with the ordinance when presenting petitions to the Council.
Councilman Kanel inquired if the campaign disclosure laws were applicable to
committees formed to help finance recall, referendum and initiative propositions
on a ballot. The Deputy City Attorney advised that the laws did apply to committees
organized to finance campaigns for hallot propositions through the referendum
and initiative process and he stated that he would investigate whether they
applied to the recall process.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF OATH FOR PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Mayor Roberta
reviewed the Council's discussion up to this t/me regarding the oath and the
Council discussed its merits and disadvantages. Councilman Hanel expressed
that he would not favor administration of an oath since he felt it was un-
necessary and inhibiting to speakers. Councilman Harvey also expressed that
he would not favor the restrictions presented by an oath.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Fanel and
unanimously carried to receive and file the matter regarding the oath for
public testimony.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM PROPOSAL SUBMITTED
BY JOSH WHITE ASSOCIATES: The City Manager presented a report dated February
21, 1974 recommending that Josh White Associates be authorized to prepare
an affirmative action program for the City.
It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to authorize
Josh White to develop an Affirmative Action Program for the City of Cypress,
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~ursuant to the written~roposal from Josh White Associates dated November 13,
1973, and that the City Council appropriate $4,500 from the fund balance Of
the General Fund to Account #11-4271-358. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIIMEN:
0 COUNCIIMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, ~rvey, ~nel, ~cayo and Roberrs
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF WEED AND RUBBISH ABATB~tENT PROGRAM, 1974: A report was presented
by the City Manager from the Public Works Director dated February 21 ~ 1974 con-
cerning the spring, 1974 weed abatement program.
Mayor Roberrs inquired if anyone wished to speak in regard to this matter. There
was no one wishing to be heard.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo add seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0.~ 1446
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING T~AT WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF, AND
RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberts
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL PURCHASE OF PVC PIPE: The Deputy City Attorney
reported that the City faced a problem in securing adequate supplies of PVC
pipe to ensure the successful completion of park projects approved in the bond
issue and that the cost of this pipe was expected to increase by 35 percent
effective March 1. He recommended that, to enable the City to purchase the
pipe at the present price, the Council adopt a resolution declaring that an
emergency exists regarding obtaining the pipe in adequate supplies and direct
the staff to obtain it through negotiation or the open market rather than through
competitive bidding.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 41
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DI3~ECTORS OF THE CYPHESS RECREATION
AND PARKDISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF T~E CITY OF
CYPRESS, DECLARING THAT AN EMERGENCY EXISTS IN OBTAINING
SUPPLIES OF P.V.C. PIPE FOR PARK PURPOSES AND DIRECTING
THE S~%FF TO OBTAIN THE SAME THROUGH NEGOTIATION AND/OR
OPEN MARKET PURCHASES.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll cell vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCII/MEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCII24EN:
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Lacayo and Roberts
NOne
None
The Mayor declared an Executive Session at 10:25 p.m. to discuss Item nos. 23a,
regarding personnel, and Item no. 23b, regarding litigation. The meeting w~s
called back to order at 11:44 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
It was moved by Mayor Roberrs, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unani-
mously carried to receive add file the matters regarding personnel and litigation.
WRITTEN A~3 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Robarts inquired if anyone wished to present written or oral comnunications
regarding a mattar not on the age~aa. There was no one wishing to be heard.
ADJOURM4~NT:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
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C~TY CLERK ~FTEE CZTY OF CYPRESS
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