Minutes 74-06-10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 10, 1974
iZqe regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:22
p.m. on Monday, June 10, 1974 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro tem Sonju presiding.
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frakiewich, Harvey, Kael ad Scoju
Mayor heayo
Also present were Dartell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney,
and the following members of the City Staff: Charkcw, Dunlap, Hawley, and Schatzeder.
At Councilwoman Frankiewich's request, Item No. 21a was added to the agenda regarding
a Waiver of Admission's Tax for the Cypress Boys' Club.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT - GAS TANK FACILITY, PROJECT N0. 7410-99: The
City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated June 6, 1974
which requested continuance of this matter to the next regular Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kenel and ~anSrnously
carried to continue the award of contract for the gas tank facility, project #7410-
90, to the June 24, 1974 Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Pro ten Sonju announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under Consent Calendar were to be considered by the C~ty Council as routine and enacted
by coe motion approving the reccmmendation on the Adninistrative Report regarding
each matter. No Councilman wishing to remove an item, it was moved by Councilwoman
Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve Item
Nos. 2 tfnrough 4 on the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 2: Consideration of a Communication from Mrs. Patricia Herbert, President
of the Tanglewood Pre-School, Request~lg Waiver of Conditional Use Permit Fee.
Recommendation: That the City Council waive the Conditional Use Permit filing fee
of $50.00 for the Tanglewood Pre-School Association.
Item No. 3: Consideration of Certification of Employment List - Secretary.
Recc~nendation: That the City Council oertify the employment list for the position
of Secretary.
Item No. 4: Consideration of Certification of Employment List - Field Services Officer.
Recommendatico: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position
of Field Services Officer.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING
SIGNS: The City Manager presented a report dated June 6, 1974 requesting continuance
of ibis matter until the staff has time to complete the amendments to the Sign 0rd-
inence.
It was moved by Councilwoman Pnankiewich, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
camPied to continue aonsideration of the ordinance repealing the section of the City
Code regarding signs to the June 24, 1974 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT TO THE TRAINING INFORMATION EXCHANGE IN ORANGE COUNTY: The
City Manager presented a report dated June 6, 1974 regarding a joint County, cities,
and special districts employee training program.
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It was moved by Councilmare Ham~vey and seconded by C~Duncilwcman Frankiewich to
adopt the following Resoluticn by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 1501
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SUPPORTING TPE ORANGE COLRqYY TRAINING INFORMATION EX-
CHANGE PROGRAM.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIIPEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSD~?: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Framg<iewich, Harvey, Keel and Sonju
None
Iacayo
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FORAPPROPRIATIONT0 REPLACE EDGER: The City Manager
presented a report from the Pt~lic Works Director dated Jme 5, 1974 requesting
an appropriation to replace the edger stolen from the Parkway Maintenance crew.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey to appropriate
$200.00 to Account ~11-4526-697 from the General Fund ~alance for the replacement
of an S & H commercial edger. 1]~e motion was unanimously carriedby the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
None
Iacayo
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR CODE SERVICES WITH bTJNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION:
The City Meager presented a report concerning a ccntract renewal with Municipal Code
Cor1Doration for the preparation of City Code supplements.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwcmmn Frankiewich to approve
the contract for the preparation of code supplements with Municipal Code Corporation
for a two year period commencing July 24, 1974. 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 WEED ABATEMENTPROGRAM~ APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS: THe City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated May 31, 1974 regarding the second phase of the 1974 weed abatement
progrsn which will abate seasonal and recurriflE weeds previously declared a public
nuisance.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by C~mcilman Keel to approve
the specifications for the fiscal year 1974/75 Weed Abatement Program and authorize
the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received at 10:00 a.m. on July 1, 1974.
The metion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
None
Iacayo
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF A ONE FOOT WIDE STREET RIGHT OF WAY: The City Manager
presented a report dated June 6, 1974 regarding City acquisition from the County of
a one foot wide strip of right-of-way in the middle of Rcme Street wast of Walker
Street.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwcman Frankiewich to auth-
orize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement for the purchase
of the subject property. 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
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 35593-35671:
It was movedby Councilwoma Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve
the Conmercial Warrant List for Wareats #36593 through 35644 in the total amount
of $347,367.07 and the Conmercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 35645 through 35671
in the total amount of 8448,919.32. The motion was unanfsnous]y carpied by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF ADMISSION'S TAX FOR CYPRESS BOYS' CLUB: Councilwcman
Frankiewich reported that the Cypress Boys' Club and Cypress Jaytees were coordina-
ting the ~and opening of the Cypress cinema theatre at the comer of B~ll Road
and Walker and had requested consideration of a waiver of the admission's tax for
theatre tickets. The City MaNager reconmended continuance of this matter until
it is reviewed by -the City Attorney.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to con-
tinue the matter regarding the waiver of the admission's tax to the June 24, 1974
meeting. The motion was unanimously carPied by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIIiMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF USES OF BEER ON PARKS: T~e City M~nager presented a report from
the Recreation and Park Director dated June 6, 1974 eoncemi~ the use of beer at
City parks by large groups subject to obtaining a permit.
Following discussion regarding possible disadvantages of the program, it was moved
by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich to establish a policy
wherein the Director of Recreation ~l Parks is authorized to issue permits permit-
ting the consumption of beer at group picnics being conducted at hold-Cypress
and Oak/Knoll Parks under the management of the Cypress Recreation and Park District
and that the policy he a pilot program subject to review by the Recreation and Park
C.cmmission and City Council in January, 1975 to determine its continuance or dis-
continnence. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Kanel and Sonju
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CO}~MERCIAL WARRANT IISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 3234-3260 AND
155-161: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Kanel
to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants
#3234 through 3251 and 155 through 157 in the total amount of $430,545.61 and the
Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #3252 through 3260 and 158 thpou~ 161 in the
total amount of $546,910.83. 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
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CONSIDERATION OF THE GRAND JURY'S REPORT ON THE CITY~S FINANCIAL PROCEDURES: The
City Manager presented a report dated June 6, 1974 regarding the Grand Jury' s
report and a press release issued by the Mayor outlining actions underway in response
to the Grad Jury ~oonmendations.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilw~nan Frankiewich to authorize
the City Manager to respond to the Grand Jury review with a copy to be provided to
each member of the Council upon completion. 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
RECESS:
Mayor Pro tem Sonju recessed the meeting at 4:55 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Pro tem Sonju called the meeting of the Cypress City Council back to order
at 7:37 p.m. in the Cypress City Council Chambers with the following Councilmen in
attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
Mayor Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Eartell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy
and the following members of the City Staff: Areberg, Charkow, Danlap, Hawley, Schat-
zeder and WarDen.
PLEDGE OF AIJ,EGIANCE: Councilwcman Frankiewich led the pledge to the flag.
OEAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral comunications presented at this time.
At Mayor Pro tem Sonju's request, the City Manager reviewed the actions taken by
the Council during the aftercoon session.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Co~mcilwcman Fr~nkiewich and unanimous-
ly carried to add to the agenda a matter regarding re. scheduling the time of public
hearings.
Following discussion regarding the possibility of rescheduling public hearings for
7:30 mther than 8:00 p.m., it was moved by Councilwcman Sonju that public hearings
before the City Coancil be set for 7:30 p.m. The motion died for lack of a second.
RECESS:
Councilwoman Sonju called for a recess at 7:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 8:07 p.m. with all Councilmen except Mayor Lacayo present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74-7~ CHURCH' S
FRIED CHICKEN, N/E CORNER OF WAI~ER STREET AND BALL ROAD: Councilwcman Son~uannoanced
that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the appeal of Condi-
tional Use Penmit #74-7 and she declared the public hearing open. Councilwcman Sonju
stated that both public hearings would be continued until a ~111 Council is present
and the following public hearing was also opened and continued: PUBLIC HEARING RE:
CONSIDERATION 0FANAPPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74-8, SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED
AT THE S/W CORNER OF VAI,I,EY VIEW STREET AND BALL ROAD.
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CONSIDERATION OF A CITf CHARTER: The City Manager presented a report dated Jnme
6, 1974 which recommended the drafting of a City charter in response to the recent
Grand Jury review involving the legality of the City's admission's tax from the Los
Alamitos Race Track.
Mrs. Joyce Nicholson, 6045 Jeffrey Mark Street, Cypress, inquired about the nature
of the admission tax, how lc~g it has been in effect sad how much revenue the City
realizes from the tax. Mrs. Nicholson reco~nended that citizen input he received
in the preparatic~ of the draft charter.
%he City Attoreey stated that there would be ample opportunity and the staff would
welcome citizen input in reviewing the draft once it is prepared by the drafting
convnittee.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey sad seconded by Councihnan Kanel to appoint two
members of the Council end the City Manager as the Char~er Review Committee and request
the City Attorney to undertake the drafting of a City Charter as outlined in the
staff report.
MAYOR IACAYO ARRIVED AT 8:25 P.M. AND ASSUMED CHAIRMANSHIP OF THE MEETING.
F~mther discussion was held regarding preparation of the draft charter with the
Council agreeing that the charter review conmittee meetings may be artended by
members of the ccmmunity.
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
I COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Ksael and Sonju
None
None
Iacayo
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo appointed himself and Councilwoman Sonju as the
Council representatives on the Charter Review Ccmmittee end appointed Councilman
Harvey as alternate representative.
PUBLIC HEASING RE: CONSIDERATION 0F AN APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74-7, CITt~CH'S
FRED CHICKEN, N/E CORNER OF WALKER STREET AND BALLROAD: Mayor Lacayo reopened the
public hearing regarding the appeal of Conditional Use Permit ~74-7 and requested
that the staff present its report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated June 6, 1974 which stated the affi-
davits of publication, posting sad mailing are on file in the City Clerk's office
and no communications were received regarding this matter. He also presented Planning
Staff Report PC#74-26 dated June 5, 1974 which recommended denial of the application
for reasons that it did not represe~t the highest and best use of the preperty. Also
presented were elevations and the revised plot plan.
Mayor Lacayo asked for those wishing to speak in favor of Conditional Use Permit #74-7.
Mr. Paul Stewapt, Regional Real Estate Representative of Church's Fried Chicken, 2901
E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood, stated the market s~mvey conducted by the applicant indi-
cated the location was favorable because of the conmereial sad residential market
characteristics in the area end the applicant felt this location could sustain two
similam, establishments.
Mr. Peter Corzeman, 9922 Walker, Cypress, spoke in favor of the application and dis-
cussed future development of his property adjacent and north of the property under
consideration. He did not feel an integrated development of both properties was
feasible.
Mayor Iacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to Conditional Use Permit
~74-7.
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Mr. Ron Moyer, 9641 Lawrence Drive, Cypress, operator of Pioneer Chicken at the north-
west corner of Ball and Walker, stated his studies indicated that the population
density in the area and traffic flow on Ball Road would not support two almost
identical establishments and he felt the property could be better developed if corn-
billed with tile adjacent northerly preperty.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, ~588 Blanca, Cypress, inquired why the app3icant did not investi-
gate other locations in the City which he felt were more suitable and provided a
better market for the store, particularly in the northwestern portion of the City.
Stewart responded to the comments of the speakers.
In discussing this matter, Comcilman Harvey indicated he did not feel the proposal
was the highest and best use of the property and he encouraged an integrated ccmnereial
development with the property to the north. He felt another location in the City would
provide a better market and he exyressed concern about the increase in traffic conges-
tion with an additional take-out store.
Councilsnan Kanel spoke in favor of the preposed establis~nent and stated he felt the
competition between businesses would not be detrimental and that the area could
support simile stores.
Councilwoman Frankiewich stated she felt the area was more than adequately served
by convenience take-out facilities and she did not feel there was a demonstrated
need for this use based on the number of take-out food establishments in the immediate
area.
}{ayor Lacayo closed the public hearing.
It was moved P~ Councilman Kanel to affirm the decision of the Planning Conmission in
approving C~ditional Use Permit #74-7 based on the fact that it is the preper zone,
there are conditions attached to the permit, and that the Comcil should not dictate
economic policy regarding competition and free enterprise. The motion died for lack
of a second.
It was moved by Comcilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to overrule the
decision of the Planning Conmission and deny Conditional Use Permit #74-7 for the
reasons that this is not the highest and best use of the property and in order to
provide neighborhood economic stability by encouraging the total development of the
corner and adjacent properties as a more practical consideration. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Sonju and Lacayo
K~lel
None
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 9:16 p.m. The n~eting was called back to order
at 9:30 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #74-8~ SHOPPING
CE~rFER LOCATED AT TH~ S/W CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND BALL ROAD: Mayor Lacayo
reopened the public hearing regarding the appeal of Conditional Use Permit #74-8 and
asked that the staff present its report.
The Planning Director presented Planning Staff Report PC#74-17 dated April 26, 1974
and a report dated June 6 which stated that the affidavits of publication, posting and
mailing are on file in the City Clerk' s office and no conmunications were received
regarding this matter.
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The report indicated that the applicant was seeking relief from Condition #24,
regarding full improvements of Valley View and Ball Road, which was attached to the
conditional use permit approved at the Planning Co~nission meeting of May 2. The
Planning Director stated that the City Code requires the installation of street
improvements for the entire parcel in the case of a division-of-land and that only
the City Co~cil had authority to grant a waiver of the condition.
The Council held discussion on the total Valley View median impm~vements including
costs which were contributed by various developers along Valley View Street.
Mayc~. Lacayo asked if anyme wished to speak in favor of the appeal of Conditional
Use Pern~t #74-8.
Mr. Ed Bach, representing Diversified Shopping Centers Inc., stated the applicant had
not anticipated the cost of the street improvements and did not feel it was a fair
requirement to be requested to improve property not owned by the applicant. He stated
the high cost of median installation and street improvements were an undue hardship
which could determine whether or not the development proceeds.
Mr. Henry Gillespie, representing the property owner, 1425 S. Citrus, Fullerton,
stated the requirement of street improvements was only recently brought to his attention
and he was coneemed about financing these improvements. He requested a waiver of the
condition so that the applicant my proceed with the ccnmercial development. He
stated street improvements for the southerly portion of the property would he installed
when the property is readyto he developed.
Considerable discussion took place regardin[ this matter with the Council discussing
the drainage problems on the property end requesting that the applicant consider
posting a bond to guarantee the necessary street improvenents. The applicant agreed
to install full street paving to widen Ball Road to the ultimate right-of-way on the
134 feet west of the proposed shopping center.
Mr. Howard Rowen, vice president of the Cypress Citizens' Association, 5831 Shirl,
Cypress, recommended that the condition regarding street improvements be waived so
that the commercial development is not delayed.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak ~ opposition to the appeal of Condi-
tional Use Pe~nit #74-8. There was no one wishing to speak and Mayor Lacayo closed
the public hearing.
The public hearing was reopened for further discussion and the Council discussed
sources of funding for the remaining half of the median improvements. The Council
requested that the applicant attempt to obtain the property owner's consent to
dedicate the right-of-way on Valley View Street for street improvements.
The Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman HaTvey to approve Condi-
tional Use Pem~t #74-8, Diversified Shopping Centers Inc., subject to the conditions
outlined by the Planning Comission and with the following amendments:
1. The proposed median island construction along the Ball Road frontage
shall be waived.
Deeds shall be provided for the widening of Ball Road to ultimate right-
of-way on the 134' ± of the remaining Leal Dairy property lying westerly
of the proposed shopping center. Full street paving also shall be required
adjacent to this area.
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Deeds shall be provided for the widening of Valley View Street to ultimate
right-of-way adjacent to the remaining portions of the Leal property lying
southerly of the proposed shopping center. Full street improvements adjacent
to this area shall be waived at this time recognizing that such improve-
ments will be re. quired at a later date wlnen this property is developed.
A bend shall be posted to cover the cost of the construction of one-half
of t}~ required media to be constructed along Valley View Street adjacent
to the proposed conmereial development.
Councilmen Harvey moved to amend the motion to include the waiver of the raised media
requirement in Valley View Street. The motion died for lack of a second. The original
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
SENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Sonjuand Lacayo
None
None
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 11:15 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 11:20 p.m. with all Comcilmen present.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo announced t~t Item No. 7, consideration of appoint-
ment to the Orange County Health Planning Coencil, would be continued to the June 24
Council meeting.
COI{FINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT FOR THE
HARVEY PROPERTY: The City Manager presented a report dated June 6, 1974 regarding the
General Plan amendment for the Har~ey property. ~ City Manager stated it was the
stsff's recorm~endation that the Council review the possibility of initiating a General
Plan amendment at such time as the property owner provides information that would
guarantee co~mnereial and industrial development of the Harvey property.
Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone wished to speak in regard to this matter.
Mrs. Daryle Ellwart, Manager of the Cypress Chamber of Cc~merce, reported that the
Chamber bad recently formed a conmittee, whose members she identified, to meet with
the property e~ner to discuss the conmereial and industrial potential of the Harvey
property in order to present a development plan to the City. She stated that the
Chan~Der had opposed the original proposal for industrial development since it felt
there was a greater industrial potential than that proposed by the applicant.
Mrs. Joyce Nicholson, 6045 Jeffrey Mark, Cypress, president of the Cypress Citizens'
_Association, read a resolution adopted by the Association indicating that it was
opposed to the change of any existing industrial/conmercial zoning to residential
zoning. She stated the Association recommended denial by the Council of a General PI~I
amendnent at this time.
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl, Cypress, vioe president of the Cypress Citizens' Asso-
ciation, spoke in opposition to a General Plan emenc~nent.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, inquired about a possible conflict of
interest between the applicant, S & S Construction Company, a former Cypress council
member, ~d Councilwoman Sonju's campaign financing. He recommended that, if one
exists, Councilwomen Sonju abstain from taking action with regard to the N~mrvey property.
Councilwom~ Sonju stated that she had complied with the law in disclosing campaign
funding, that she had no financial interest in S & S Construction and she did not
intend to abstain from taking action in a matter of such significance.
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Mr. Henry Roberts, Tonga Circle, Cypress, responded to the accusations which he
stated were untrue. He co~nented on the co~nittee appointed by the Chamber to
study the Harvey property end recommended that the recreational potential of the
property be considered.
Discussion followedby the Council regarding the type of guarantees ~e staff was
seeking before ennsider~ng an amendment and the Council inqmired about lhe proper
procedure in considering this information so as not to prejudice its consideration
of the pla~.
It was moved by Councilwomen Senju end secended by Councilman Kanel to authorize
the Admjff~istrative Coordinating Team to study the Harvey property and submit a plan
to the City Council which guarantees an agressive industrial and conmmercial devel-
opment proposal. The motion was unanimously careied by the following rc]f[ call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM DATED JUNE, 1974: A report
was presented by the City Manager dated June 6, 1974 regarding the proposal for an
Affirmative Action Program developed by Josh White Associates.
Mr. Josh Wh~e and Mr. Everett Winters, representing Josh ~ite Associates,
1077 West Ball Road, helm, answered questions of the Cou~cil in regard to the
Affirmative Action Plan and reaffirmed that their servioes would be available to
the City until the plan receives Federal approval.
It was movedby CouncilwGman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 1502
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ~ CITY OF CYPRESS
REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF CYPRESS' COMMITMENT TO THE POLICY
OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORTING THE USE
AND REQUIRING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CITY'S AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION PROGRAM.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A'Y]ES: 5 COEhWCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewid~, Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
COMfI~UATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMF[ISSION POLICY IN REF-
ERENCE TO PRE-ZONING ANNEXATIONS: The City Manager presented a report from the
Planning Director dated June 6, 1974 which outlined the City' s policy regarding
the zoning of property to he annexed to the City in response to a proposed poll
to be taken by members of LAFC0.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seoonded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously
carried to receive and file the report regarding the City's annexation zoning
policy.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE NOISE ELEME]rf OF THE GENERAL PLAN: The City
Manager presented a report dated Jtme 6, 1974 regarding this matter. The Planning
Director summarized proposals received from various firms for preparation of -the
noise element.
It was moved by Councilmen Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to award a
contract to 01son !aboratories, Inc. in the amount of ~4,765.00 for the preparation
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of a noise element for the General Plan. Re motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
SENT: 9 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewieh, Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unan-
imously carElied to approve the minutes of April 22, May 13, May 25, and May 28,
1974, with ~%yor Lacayo abstaining on the minutes of May 13 and Couneilman Kanel
abstaining on the minutes of May 28.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Lacayo declared an executive session at 1:10 a.m. to discuss matters of
personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 2:37 a.m. with all Councilmen
present.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unar~imously carried
to receive {<ad file the roport regarding the appointment to the Airport Land Use
Conmission.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Co~mcilwomn Sonju and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 2:40 a.m.
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CITY CLERK 0F~ItE CITY OF CYPRESS
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