Minutes 74-03-25MZNUTES OF A KEGULAK MEETING OF
THE CYPKESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 25, 1974
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:05 p.m.
on Monday, March 25, 1974 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
Councilmen Kanel and SonJu
Also present ware City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy,
and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charbw, Dunlap, Schatzeder
and Warren°
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to add items to the agenda at this time.
At the City Manager's request, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to add to the Consent Calendar
as Item Nol. 4a consideration of resolutions commending eight Boy Scouts of
Troop 610 for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout~
COUNCILWOMAN SONJUARRrV'ED AT 4:07 P~M~
At the City ~nager's request, it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded
by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to add to the agenda a matter regarding
an expenditure for a congratulatory ad in the Girls' Softball Program Brochure.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve an expenditure of $75°00 for a one-page congratulatory ad by the Council
to be printed in the annual Girls' Softball Program Brochure. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES~ 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, SonJu and Lacayo
None
Fanel
Mayor Lacayo indicated that during the recent municipal election many residents
expressed concern that school students in the southeast portion of Cypress were
not able to attend the schools they would like and he requested that the City
Manager set up meetings with the Garden Grove and Anaheim School Districts
regarding this matter°
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to direct the City Manager to set up joint meetings with
the City Council and Garden Grove School District and Anaheim Union High School
District regarding the possibility of changing the school district boundaries.
Mayor Lacayo reported that he had received a communication from the County
of Orange inviting the City Council to ceremonies honoring astronaut Colonel
Gerald Pc Cart in Santa Ana on March 29°
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Harvey and
unanimously carried to proclaim March 29 as Colonel Gerald P. Cart Day and
commend his activities in the Skylab III space program.
At Councilman Harvey'$ request, Item Noo 34 was placed on the agenda regarding
consideration of a possible amendment to the City's Sign Ordinance.
Councilwoman Frankiewich reported on the action of the Orange County Division
of the League of California Cities at their meeting of March 14.
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COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 4:30 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Lacayo announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine and
enacted by one motion approving the recommendation on the Administrative Report
concerning each item~ He asked if any Councilman wished to remove an item from
the Consent Calendar o No Councilm-n wished to remove an item.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Renal and
unanimously carried to approve Item Nos. 1 through 9 on the Consent Calendar.
Item No o 1 ~ Consideration of a Resolution of Commendation for Boy Scout
William Ro Lisuon on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution By title
only, title as followB:
RESOLUTION NO. 1453
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT W~ILLIAM R, LISTON ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK O~ EAGLE SCOUT o
Item Noo 2~. Consideration of a Resolution of Commendation for Boy Scout
James Do Liston on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation~ That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title aa follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1454
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JAMES D0 LISTON ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT~
Item Noo 3.~ Consideration of a Resolution of Commendation for Boy Scout
Christopher Co Price on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommenda~ion~ That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, ~iI~le as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1455
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT CHRISTOPHER C~ PRICE ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT°
Item Noi 4.~ Consideration of a Resolution of Commendation for Boy Scout
Roger D. Spencer on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation.~ That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as foliowe:
RESOLUTION NO. 1456
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT ROGER D, SPENCER ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
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Item Noo 4a: Consideration of Resolutions of Commendation for Boy Scouts
of Troop 610,
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions by
title only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1457
A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT REED ELLERTSON ON ACHIEVING TME
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1458
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT RICHARD FRASER ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1459
A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JEFFREY GRAVES ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1460
A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT MICE HUGHES ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1461
A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT BRENT KESLER ON ACHIEVING TEE RANK
OF EAGLE SCOUT°
RESOLUTION NO. 1462
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT ERNEST MATTHEWS ON ACHIEVING TEE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1463
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT GARTHMATTSON ON ACHIEVING THE RANK
OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1464
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JOSEPH WOOD ON ACHIEVING THE RANK
OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No, 5: Consideration of an Application for a Person-to-Permen Transfer
of an Alcoholic Beverage License for On Sale Beer at the Four Queens.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the copy of the
application.
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Item Noo 6: Consideration of a Request to Use the Frank P. Noe Community
Center Building as a Polling Place for the Primary and General Elections.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the use of the Frank P. Noe
Community Center Building for use as a polling place for the primary and
general elections to be conducted by the County Registrar of Voters' Office.
Item Now 7: Consideration of a Request by the St. Mary's Hospital Guild, Inc.,
for a Waiver of Admissions Tax for the 20th Annual Night at the Races to he held
on June 5, 1974~
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the waiver of Admissions Tax to
the Sto Mary's Hospital Guild, Inc., for the "Night at the Races" to be held
June 5, 1974 at the Los Alamitos Race Track.
Item No~ 8: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Seal Beach Opposing
Assembly Bill 2942~
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to notify our
State legislators of the City Council's opposition to Assembly Bill 2942.
Item Noo 9: Consideration of a Public Hearing to be held by the Orange County
Sanitation District Regarding Waste Water ProJects.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the notice of Public
Hearing and request that the Staff forward comments to the Sanitation District
upon reviewing the environmental impact statement.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION COMMENDING KENNEDY NIGH SCHOOL BAND AND DRILL TEAM:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kanel and
unanimously carried to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1465
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING JOHN Fo KENNEDY FIGHTING IRISH BAND AND DRILL
TEAM FOR WINNING THE LORD MAYOR'S INTERNATIONAL TROPHY
IN THE ANNUAL STo PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN DUBLIN, IRELAND°
MINDTESu
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kanel and
carried, with Councilwoman SonJu abstaining, to approve the minutes of
March 11, 1974, and to approve the minutes of March 12, 1974.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE ORANGE
COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LIBRARY ON THE CIVIC CENTER
SITE: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated March
22, 1974 and he recommended continuance until the lease agreement is reviewed
by the City Council°
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kanel and
unanimously carried to continue consideration of the agreement with the Orange
County Library District to the April 8 City Council meeting.
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CONTI}~ATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORTON ABANDONED SERVICE STATIONS: The
City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1974 indicating the status
of the two abandoned service stations in the City of Cypress. The City
Manager suggested that this matter be placed on the City Team's list of
priority proJ acts which it is considering°
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo ordered the matter to be received and filed.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: The City Manager presented a
report dated March 22, 1974 regarding Council appointments to various agencies.
Mayor Lacayo moved to continue this matter until the April 8 meeting to permit
further consideration by the Council. The City Manager advised that there was
some urgency in appointing a representative to the Intergovernmental Coordinating
Council to attend the Council's meeting March 27. Councilman Kanel agreed
to act as the City's representative on a temporary basis.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue consideration of the remaining
appointments to the April 8 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION: A
report was presented by the City Manager dated March 22, 1974 concerning appoint-
ments to the Recreation and Park Commission.
Mayor Lacayo announced that this matter, as wall as Item No. 18, Consideration
of Advisory Traffic Committee Appointments, would be considered in an Executive
Session°
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR GAS TANK FACILITY LOCATED AT5285 CYPRESS STREET~ CITY
PROJECT #7410-90: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1974
regarding the gas tank facility to be located at the City Corporation Yard.
The Council reviewed the plot plan, design and features of the facility.
Considerable discussion was held regarding a request by the Cypress School
Board to share the facility and whether the school vehicles could he accommo-
datedo
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
approve the plans and specifications for a fuel storage and dispensing facility
at 5285 Cypress Street, City ProJ act #7410-90, and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids to he opened at 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 1974. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
appropriate $17,000~00 from the General Fund Balance to ProJ act #7410-90. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF NO PARKING RESTRICTION SOUTH OF MYRA STREET THROUGH THE BRIDGE
CROSSWALK ON THE EAST SIDE OF BLOOMFIELD AVENUE: The City Manager presented
a report dated March 21, 1974 containing the recommendation of the Advisory
Traffic Committee to establish a no parking restriction on the east side of
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Bloomfield from 40 feet south of Myra northerly to and including the bridge
crosswalk to help alleviate a sight distance problem.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilwoman SonJu
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1466
A RESOLUTION OF TH~ CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING NO PARKING AREAS.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, SonJu and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCII/{EN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION CONSENTING TO THE USE OF THE COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER
TO ENFORCE TH~ HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE INTHE'CITYOFCYPRESS: The City Manager
presented a r~port' dat'ed March 22, "1974 regarding use of the County Health
Officer to enforce provisions of the Health and Safety Code until a new agree-
ment with the City and County is drafted and approved.
It was moved by Councilman Fanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1467
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CONSENTING TO THE ENFORCEqENT OF HEALTH LAWS AND REGULATIONS
BY THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
HOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Hanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AUTMORIZATION FOR RECLASSIFICATION OF THE YARDMAN/STOREKEEPER
POSITION TO BUYER/STOREKEEPER: The City Manager presented a report from the
Finance Director dated March 20, 1974 regarding a reclassification of the
Yardman/Storekeeper position to Buyer/Storekeeper and transfer of the position
from the Public Works to Finance Department.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
authorize the reclassification of the Yardman/Storekeeper position to the
position of Buyer/Storekeeper with an increase in pay range from number 35
to number 37, and that the position be transferred under the authority
of the Department of Finance. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILM~N:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF RECLASSIFICATION OF THE POSITION ENTITLED SENIOR ACCOUNT CLERK
TO SENIOR PURCHASING CLERK: The City Manager presented a report dated March
19, 1974 from the Finance Director regarding a reclassification of Senior Account
Clerk to Senior Purchasing Clerk.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize
a reclaaeification of the position of Senior Account Clerk to Senior Purchasing
Clerk. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR TME ESTABLISHMENT OF THE POSITION OF BUSINESS
LICENSE/ZONING INSPECTOR: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated March 19, 1974 discussing the need for the establishment of
the Business License/Zoning Inspector position.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Fanel to approve
the addition of the Business License/Zoning Inspector position and appropriate
$2,884 to fund the position for the tencinder of the 1973/74 fiscal year. The
appropriation would be apportioned to both the Finance Department and the
Planning Department Personnel Services Accounts on a 60%/40% basis. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO MODIFY CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE FOR S'I~EET MAINTENANCE: The City Manager presented a report dated
March 21, 1974 from the Public Works Director concerning the purchase of
asphaltic concrete for street maintenance. The report indicated the two
quotations ~eoeived for supplying the asphalt°
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilwoman SonJu
to approve the modification of the existing contract with All American Asphalt
Company to pzovide asphaltic concrete at the price of $7.50 per ton f.o.b.
plan= and $8~25 per ton fooob. Cypress plus sales tax~ The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES~ 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
IBSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CURB~ GUTTER~ DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALK
REPAIR ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BALL ROAD} 220'- WESTOF HOLDER STREET: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated March 14, 1974
concerning the street improvement project on the north side of Bell Road.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilwoman SonJu
to authorize the payment of $647.50 from Account #4521-359 to Lo E. Weed,
Inc~ for concrete repairs as outlined in the staff report. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT c 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF TREE SUPPLY AND PLANTING PROJECTi PROJECT #7448-90 - APPROVAL
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATIONTO ADVERTISEFORBIDS: The City
Manager presented a report dated March 18, 1974 from the Public Works Director
relating to a tree planting project for Tracts #7346, 7892, and 8267, and
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including the north side of Evergreen Street, west of Grindlay and adjacent
to Sto Irenaeus Church.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Franklength to
approve the plans and specifications for City Project #7448-90, Tree Supply
and Planting, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with bids
to be opened in the City Clerk's office at 10:00 a.m. on May 2, 1974. The
motion was unanimously carried By the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT PAYMENTS
AND TO ADMINISTER RELOCATION ASSISTANCE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATE RELO-
CATION ASSISTANCE LAW: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter
dated March 22, 1974 which indicated that the City of Cypress has no project
which would beaffected by the Resolution or guidelines.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1468
A RESOLUTION OF TME CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT PAYMENTS AND
TO ADMINISTER RELOCATION ASSISTANCE UNDER TEE PROVISIONS
OF THE STATE RELOCATION ASSISTANCE LAW.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTLISTSFOR WARRANTS NO. 34678-
34686 AND 34740-34864, 34865-34950: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and seconded by Councilman Hanel to approve the commercial warrant list for
warrants no. 34678 through 34686 and 34740 through 34864 in the total amount
of $705,866.35 and the commercial warrant list for warrants no. 34865 thr~gh
34950 in the total amount of $1,089,775.65. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING PROCEDURE WHEREIN PUBLIC HEARINGS MAY BE CONDUCTED
BY THE RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report
from the Recreation and Park Director dated March 21, 1974 regarding a procedure
by which the Commission may hold public hearings on matters of public interest.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilwoman SonJu
to direct the City Attorney to draft a procedure by which the Recreation and
Park Commission may conduct public hearings on certain matters as determined
by the Commission. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Fanel, SonJu and Lacayo
None
None
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 3009~
3012-3031 AND 3032-3061~ 120-122: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and seconded by Councilwoman SonJu to approve the Recreation and Park District
commercial warrant list for warrants no. 3009, 3012 through 3031 in the total
amount of $614,939.09, and the commercial warrant list for warrants no. 3032
through 3061 and 120 through 122 in the total amount of $549,115.82. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COI~CILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL}~N:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT TO CITY OF CYPRESS SIGN ORDINANCE:
Councilman Harvey discussed the objectionable appearance of certain political signs
posted on vacant or private property and violations to the City's Sign Ordinance
which, he felt, took place during the last election. He requested that the
staff review the Sign Ordinance as it relates to political signs.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the City Manager to research
the sign ordinances of several Orange County cities as they pertain to political
signs and the legal implications of the City of Cypress adopting an amendment
to the Sign Ordinance prohibiting these signs.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Lacayo declared an Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. to discuss matters of
litigation and personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 6:08 p.m.
with all Councilmen present.
RECESS:
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 6:10 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Cypress City
Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:30 p.m.
in the Cypress City Council Chambers, Mayor Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John
Murphy, and the following members of the City Staff: Amberg, Bryant, Charkow,
Dunlap, Hawley, Schatzeder and Warren.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Sonju led the pledge to the flag.
At the Mayor's request, the City ~nager reviewed the actions taken by the
City Council during the afternoon session of the meeting.
Mayor Lacayo asked the representatives from John F. Kennedy High School
to step forward to receive a Resolution of Commendation adopted by the Council.
The Mayor read the Resolution, praising the Kennedy Fighting Irish Band for
their participation in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, and
presented it to Mrs. Jean Tucker, band director, and Chris Mueller, drum major.
~yor Lacayo indicated that there were many in the audience with an interest
in Item No. 31 on the agenda and he requested that this matter be taken out
of order.
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CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL BASEBALL DIAMOND (LITTLE LEAGUE AT OAK KNOLL PARK):
The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated
March 21, 1974 which summarized the request by Cypress Federal Little League
for an additional baseball diamond at Oak Knoll Park, the Recreation and Park
Commission's action to deny the request, and advantages and disadvantages of
the proposal. The Recreation and Park Director outlined the facilities at
Oak Knoll Park which were approved in the park bond issue.
Mayor Lacayo noted that it was time to conduct the Public Hearings scheduled.
He declared the following Public Hearing to Consider an Amendment to the General
Plan of the City of Cypress by Adding a New Element Entitled "Master Plan of
Trails" open. It was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and
unanimously carried to continue the ~ublic Hearing until after consideration
of the baseball diamond request.
Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor of the additional
baseball diamond request.
,Mr. Bill Kurz, 9466 Cambridge, Cypress, representing the Board of Directors
of Cypress Federal Little League, spoke in favor of retaining four ball fields
at Oak Knoll Park. He discussed the growth potential of the League, stating
that without the fourth diamond, the League program would be reduced 25 percent,
the needs for the additional field, and problems associated with the alternatives
recommended by the City and playing at a lighted field. Mr. Kurz presented to
the Council 1,090 letters from citizens in support of the additional baseball
diamond.
Mayor Lacayo read the recommendations of the staff should the additional diamond
be approved. They were: that the diamond be skinned; that there be no outfield
fences erected which would allow the lighted diamond to be used for other base-
ball activities; that the Little League be prohibited from using the lighted
diamond after 7:30 p.m., allowing for use by other leagues; and that the League
be urged to participate in the cost of construction should bleachers and bleacher
pads be desired, plus any additional costs incurred beyond the anticipated open
space development cost. The Mayor asked how Mr. Kurz felt about these recommen-
dations. Mr. Kurz agreed with the conditions and felt they presented no problems.
~yor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the additional
diamond request.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, asked if three lighted baseball
diamonds were approved in the original development plans for Oak Knoll Park.
Mr. Francis Boykin, 5917 Noumea, Cypress, stated that Oak Knoll Park should
remain a community park. He stated that the original plans of the park bond
issue called for the improvement of ball fields at elementary schools which
could be utilized by the Little League.
Mr. Jim Oslund, 4536 Everest Circle, Cypress, 1973 president of Cypress Little
League, answered the Council's questions as to why the League was not informed
of the final development plans for Oak Knoll Park.
Mr. Otto Merket, 9768 Graham, Cypress, stated that children in his neighborhood
had been asked to leave the baseball diamond at Oak Knoll Park and he asked
if there was a solution to this problem and a schedule when leagues may play
at the field.
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Following the Council's consideration of this matter, it was moved by Councilman
Eanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to approve the request by Cypress
Federal Little League for a fourth baseball diamond at Oak Knoll Park subject
to the conditions of the staff. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Fanel, SonJu and Lacayo
Harvey
None
Councilman Harvey felt it would be more advantageous to the entire City if Oak
Knoll remained a community park as approved in the bond .issue and that alternate
locations, such as the Morris School site, could be used by the Little League.
Mrs~ Arlene Spatz, 9836 Avonida Marco, Cypress, stated that she was glad the
request for an additional diamond was approved. She was not in favor of
utilizing fields for baseball at Morris or other school sites.
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 9:00 p.m. with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and SonJu
Mayor Lacayo
Mayor Pro ten SonJu assumed chairmanship of the meeting in the absence of
Mayor Lacayo.~
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS BY ADDING A NEW ELEMENT ENTITLED'~ASTER'PLANOF TRAILS": Councilwoman
SonJu announced that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to
consider amending the General Plan to include the Master Plan of Trails element.
She stated the Hearing was open and asked the staff to present its report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated March 20,
1974 which indicated that the Affidavits of publication and posting are on file
in the City Clerk's office and no communications were received regarding this
matter.
The Planning Director summarized the main points of the Master Plan of Trails
report which was submitted earlier to the Ce~ncil~ He made a slide presentation
indicating examples of the types of bicycle routes, paths, lanes, and multi-purpose
trails proposed, types of safety signing to identify the trails, and locations in
the City of Cypress which could be developed as part of the program. The Planning
Director reviewed a map showing the school and park sites and activity centers
which would be connected by the various bikeways.
Councilwoman SonJu asked if members of the audience would like to speak in
regard to the Master Plan of Trails proposal.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, felt the sidewalk depressions at
curbs for bicyclists would be dangerous and that a minimum two inch curb
should be required°
Mrs~ Chris Luster, 6319 Dominica, Cypress, asked if any safety provisions
were incorporated in the plan for dangerous intersections.
Mr. Marvin Simpson, 6035 Jeffrey Mark, Cypress, strongly advocated that
bicycles be registered and that bicycles be subject to the same traffic
regulations as automobiles. He questioned whether the trail plan would be
favored by the entire City population.
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Mr. Ed Jabbour, 11300 Providentis, Cypress, spoke in favor of the master plan
of trails but against the registering of bicycles.
No one else wishing to speak, Councilwoman SonJu closed the Public Hearing.
The Council held discussion on the Master Plan of Trails proposal including
safety provisions, sources of funding, and development priorities. Council-
woman Sonju recommended that development of a bicycle route to the beach be
given high priority.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1469
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS BY ADDING A NEW EL~ENT ENTITLED, "MASTER
PLAN OF TRAILS."
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and SonJu
None
Lacayo
PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A PROPOSED DELETION OF SECTION 13,1-A REGARDING
CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS FROM THE CITYOF CYPRESSZONINGORDINANCE: Councilwoman
SonJu announced that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to
consider the deletion of Section 13.1-A from the CYPress Zoning Ordinance.
She declared the Public Hearing open and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated March 20,
1974 which indicated that the Affidavits of publication and posting are on file
in the City Clerk's office and no communications were received regarding this
matter~ Also transmitted was Planning Staff Report PC#74-2 dated January
1974 which recon~nended the adoption of an ordinance to provide the City and
County agencies with more control over circuses and carnivals.
Councilwoman SonJu asked if anyone wished to speak either in favor of or in
opposition to the proposed deletion in the Zoning Ordinance. There was no
one wishing to speak. The Public Hearing was declared closed.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Hanel and
unanimously 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
DELETING SECTION 13.1-A OF ORDINANCE NO. 497, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, REGARDING CIRCUSES AND
CARNIVALSo
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewicb and seconded by Councilman Kanel
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, Renal and SonJu
None
Lacayo
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FOBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTSOFTNE 1974 WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM:
Councilwoman Sonju announced that this was the time and place for the Public
Hearing to consider the protests to the 1974 Weed Abatement Program and she
declared the Public Hearing open. She asked that the staff present its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated March 19, 1974 from the Public Works
Director listing the properties included in the 1974 weed abatement program.
Councilwoman SonJu asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to the 1974 weed
abatement program~ There was no one wishing to be heard and she declared the
Public Hearing closed°
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1470
A RESOLUTION OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH,
REFUSE AND DIRT UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE
City CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING THE ABATE-
MENT THEREOF.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Son~u
None
Lacayo
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF VACATION OF A PORTION OF NELSON STREET
EAST OF GRAHAM STEEETi ABANDONMENT74-1: Councilwoman SonJu announced that
this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider the vacation
of a portion of Nelson Street, Abandonment No~ 74-1. She declared the Public
Hearing open and asked for the staff report°
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated March
21, 1974 indicating that the vacation was necessary as a condition of approval
of TentaTive Tract Map ~8457, approved October 18, 1973,
Councilwoman Sonju inquired if anyone wished to speak either in favor of or
against the vacation, No one wished to speak. She then closed the Public
Hearing/
It was mcved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1471
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OP CYPRESS
VACATING NELSON STREET EAST OF GRAHAM STREET.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGULATING CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES WITHIN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report from the Administrative
Coordinating Team dated March 21, 1974 regarding adoption of an ordinance
to provide controls over carnivals and circuses. The City Attorney advised
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that several changes were necessary and he recommended continuing considera-
tion of the ordinance until the next meeting.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Kanel
to continue consideration of the ordinance regulating carnivals and circuses
to the April 8 Council meeting. THe motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and SonJu
None
Lacayo
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
continue to the April 8 meeting the two matters discussed in the Executive
Session: consideration of the appointment to the Recreation and Park Commission
and consideration of appointments to the Advisory Traffic Committee. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and SonJu
None
Lacayo
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilwoman SonJu inquired if anyone wished to address
the Council regarding any matter not on the agenda. There was no one wishing
to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Councilwoman SonJu declared an Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to discuss
matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was called Back to order
at 10:37 pom. with all Councilmen, with the exception of Mayor Lacayo, present.
ADJOURX~MENT:
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:38 p.m.
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