Minutes 74-11-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 25, 1974
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 4:25 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 1974 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
with the following Councilmen in attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Couneihnen Frankiewich, Harvey and Kanel
Councilmen Sonju and Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy
City Attorney Roger Grable, and the following members of the
City Staff: Charkow, Duke, Dunlap and Schatzeder.
In the Mayor's absence, Councilman Kanel assumed chairmanship
of the meeting.
PRESENTATION OF AAA PEDESTRIAN AWARD BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
AUTOMOBILE CLUB: The City Manager introduced Mr. Walter Smith,
who presented the Council with a plaque commending the City
on its record of having no pedestrian deaths due to traffic
accidents in 1973.
MAYOR LACAYO ARRIVED AT 4:30 P.M. AND ASSUMED CHAIRMANSHIP OF
THE MEETING
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the Council minutes
of November 12 and November 18, 1974.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor placed Item No. 4a on
the agenda regarding the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency.
Mr. Ed Just, representing the Orange County Flood Control District,
requested the Council's consideration of joining the joint powers
agency whose purpose would be to coordinate County activities
to secure flood prevention measures.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 4:45 P.M.
Mr. Just reported that each agency member would have one repre-
sentative, the cost would be approximately ~l,000 to $1500
per year, and it appeared about 20 County cities would become
members.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to approve the joint powers
agreement for membership in the Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor placed Item No. 4b
on the agenda regarding a presentation on the Community Devel-
opment Act.
Mr. Reed Flory, of the Orange County Planning Department,
presented a proposal for the City to join with the County
seeking Community Development Act entitlement funds.
Councilman Harvey spoke against applying for the funds since he
felt other areas were in greater need than Cypress. Council-
woman Frankiewich felt county unincorporated areas were
in greater need and felt there would be a cost in applying
and a cost to the taxpayer. Councilwoman Sonju supported
the application and felt there were potential areas requiring
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improvement in the City. Mayor Lacayo felt an application
for funds would be justifiable because of the City's econ-
omic base and high property tax.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to approve an agreement in principle with the County of
Orange that the City will participate with the County in pur-
suing entitlement funds and authorize the City Attorney to
meet with the County to prepare a cooperative agreement. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel, Sonju and Lacayo
Frankiewich and Harvey
None
With the consent of the Council,
the Consent Calendar regarding a
Week.
the Mayor placed Item 10a on
proclamation for Bill of Rights
After some discussion, the Mayor placed Item 10b on the Consent
Calendar regarding a resolution concerning sugar consumption.
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lacayo called the regular meeting of the City Council
back to order at 7:35 p.m. with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich,
and Lacayo
None
Harvey, Kanel, Sonju
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy
City Attorney Roger Grable, and the following members of the
City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Frankiewich led the pledge
to the flag.
At the request of the Mayor, the City Manager reviewed the
actions of the Council during the afternoon session.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor inquired if anyone wished to
address the Council regarding any matter not on the agenda.
Mrs. DeLuca introduced students from the fourth and sixth
grade classes at Landell School who were presently studying
government.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUE TO DEBBIE DE FRANK:
The Mayor presented a community service plaque to Miss Debbie
DeFrank in recognition of her serving as the runner-up Miss
Cypress in 1974.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUE TO DON ANDERSEN:
The Mayor presented a community service plaque to resigning
Recreation and Parks Commissioner Don Andersen commending
his four years of community service on the Commission.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION COMMENDING SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER
COMPANY: The Mayor announced the presentation would be continued
to the January 13, 1975 meeting at which time a representative
of the Southern California Water Company would be present.
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CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES~ REQUEST
FOR QUOTATION #7475-10: The City Manager presented a report
from the Finance Director dated November 20, 1974 and reviewed
the four bids submitted for office supplies.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich to accept the bid from Boise Cascade Office Supply
as being the lowest responsible bidder and award the contract
to Boise Cascade Office Supply for a one year period with the
contract cost not to exceed $5,000.00. The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ORANGE AVENUE STORM DRAIN
FROM MOODY STREET TO 650' EAST OF MOODY STREET, CITY OF CYPRESS
PROJECT #7517-20: The City Manager presented a report from
the Public Works Director dated November 19, 1974 and reviewed
the nine bids received for the project. The staff recommended
that the contract be awarded for Alternate #1.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilwoman Sonju to determine that Random Construction Inc.
is the lowest responsible bidder and award a contract for the
construction of Orange Avenue Storm Drain, Project #7517-20,
to Random Construction Inc., 1140 Centre Drive, Walnut, Calif-
ornia, per Alternate No. 1 of their proposal dated November
12, 1974 in the amount of $41,129.60. The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
Kanel,
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BICYCLE LANES ON ORANGE
AVENUE AND BALL ROAD FROM HOLDER STREET TO BLOOMFIELD STREET~
HOLDER STREET~ VALLEY VIEW STREET~ WALKER STREET~ MOODY STREET~
DENNI STREET AND BLOOMFIELD STREET FROM BALL ROAD TO ORANGE
AVENUE, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7406-90: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated Novem-
ber 20, 1974 and reviewed the nine bids submitted for the
project.
Councilwoman Sonju asked that the staff investigate and prepare
a report on the status of Valley View being developed as a
regional route to the beach, the status of a trail along the
San Gabriel River, and the possibility of extending the bike
route on Ball Road to E1 Dorado Park in the City of Long Beachu
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to determine that G.G. Equipment Company is the lowest
responsible bidder and award the contract for construction of
bike lanes on Orange Avenue and Ball Road from Holder Street
to Bloomfield Street and on Holder Street, Valley View Street,
Walker Street, Moody Street, Denni Street and Bloomfield
Street from Ball Road to Orange Avenue, Project #7406-90, to
G.G. Equipment Company, 432 E. Front Street, Covina, Calif-
ornia, per their proposal dated November 19, 1974 in the amount
of $27,470.50. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel
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CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Lacayo announced that all items listed
on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered
by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving
the recommendation listed on the agenda. No Councilman wished
to remove an item and it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich,
seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to approve
Item Nos. 8 through lob on the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 8: Consideration of Resolution Commending Boy Scout
Derek A. Kantar on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1546
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT DEREK ALLAN KANTAR ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Initiating Detachment Proceedings
from the Cypress County Water District.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1547
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COM-
MISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE INITIATION OF PROCEED-
INGS FOR THE DETACHMENT OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY FROM THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Resolution Commending the
Southern C~lifornia Water Company for their Assistance in
Providing a Fire Hydrant in the new Maintenance Yard on
Cypress Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1548
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR
THEIR ASSISTANCE IN PROVIDING A FIRE HYDRANT IN THE
NEW MAINTENANCE YARD ON CYPRESS STREET.
Item No. 10a: Consideration of Request by Bill of Rights
Commemoration Committee to Proclaim the Week of December 15,
1974 "Bill of Rights Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the
week of December 15, 1974 as "Bill of Rights Week" in the City
of Cypress.
Item No. 10b: Consideration of Resolution Encouraging Cypress
Residents to Reduce their Consumption of Sugar.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO, 1549
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ENCOURAGING CYPRESS RESIDENTS TO REDUCE THEIR CONSUMP-
TION OF SUGAR.
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT #2:
Mayor Lacayo announced that this was the time and place for
the Public Hearing to consider Cypress Lighting District
#2 (1976) and he opened the hearing and asked for the staff
report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated November 19, 1974 regarding the installation
and maintenance of Lighting District #2 for 1976.
Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone wished to speak in support of
or in opposition to the District. There was no one wishing
to speak and he declared the hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1550
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TI{E CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, DATED OCTOBER
23, 1974 PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 1533 OF SAID
COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 1539 OF SAID
COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND
ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT: ORDERING THE
INSTALLATION OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM OF THE CYPRESS
LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2, ORDERING THE MAINTENANCE OF AND
THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET
LIGHTING SYSTEM HEFERHED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 1540 AND RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR REARING NO. 1541 ALL IN ACCORD WITH DIVISION 14,
PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT
OF 1919."
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel,
Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1551
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT
THERE IS ONLY ONE CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CAPABLE OF
MAKING THE INSTALLATION OF, SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE FOR,
AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF
THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT
NO. 2 AND ORDERED TO BE INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION NO.
1540 OF SAID COUNCIL ALL IN ACCORD WITH AND PURSUANT
TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED
TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919o"
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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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ABANDONMENT 75.1~ VACATION OF THE STREET
AT THE NORTH END OF PARCELS AP #244-035-12 AND AP #244-035-13,
LOCATED AT 4901 AND 4911 ORANGE AVENUE: Mayor Lacayo announced
that this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to
consider the above street vacation and he opened the hearing
and asked that the staff present its report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated November 19, 1974 and outlined on a map the
location of the proposed vacation.
Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone wished to speak in favor or in
opposition to the vacation. There was no one wishing to speak
either for or against and the Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1552
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
VACATING THE STREET AT THE NORTH END OF PARCELS AP
#244-035-12 AND AP #244-035-13 LOCATED AT 4901 AND
4911 ORANGE AVENUE.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF "GOOD NEIGHBOR
PROGRAM": The City Manager presented a report from the Admin-
istrative Coordinating Team dated November 21, 1974 which
recommended that this matter be continued to the December 9
Council meeting.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued consideration of
the Good Neighbor Program to the December 9, 1974 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REGARDING CAMPAIGN
EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS: The City Manager presented a report
dated November 21, 1974 which transmitted a draft ordinance°
At Councilwoman Sonju's request, and with the Council's consent,
the Mayor continued this matter to the December 9, 1974 Council
meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SMOKING POLICY IN THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS: The City Manager presented a report regarding
this matter dated November 21, 1974.
Councilwoman Sonju recommended that a policy to restrict
smoking in the council chambers be adopted for health reasons.
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, spoke in support
of dividing the chambers with sections for smokers and non-smokers.
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Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, spoke in support of
establishing a no smoking policy in the council chambers.
Council discussion followed regarding the suggested policy
with special consideration given to enforcement of the policy
with regard to Council and staff members°
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor Lacayo
to adopt a policy which would prohibit smoking on the left
side and allow smoking on the right side of the council chambers,
with the City Council and staff members included in the prohib-
ition.
A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded
by Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt a policy to prohibit
smoking on the left side and allow smoking on the right side
of the council chambers. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Kanel
Sonju and Lacayo
None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON "NO PARKING" ON
CITY STREETS: The City Manager presented a report dated
November 21, 1974 which transmitted the recommendation of
the Advisory Traffic Committee to place certain questions
regarding overnight parking restrictions on the March, 1975
ballot.
Councilwoman Frankiewich felt the question of restrictions
on overnight parking should be placed before the voters and
she moved that the City Attorney prepare the appropriate ballot
measure. The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo.
Discussion followed specifically with regard to the problems
of recreational vehicle parking and the street sweeping service.
Councilwoman Frankiewich withdrew the motion and Mayor Lacayo
withdrew the second.
The Council recommended that the staff contact the street
sweeper regarding the possibility of changing the hours
spent for sweeping residential streets and that the staff
prepare a report giving a breakdown of cost and time spent
on sweeping arterials and residential streets.
Mr. Joe Itardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, stated he opposed
any restriction on recreational vehicle parking and felt
street sweeping should be done during the hours when most
people are working.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor Lacayo
to direct the City Manager to prepare an ordinance to prohibit
parking of all vehicles on street sweeping days from 9:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. and that the staff prepare a report in conjunc-
tion with the street sweeper with a breakdown of cost and
time spent on street sweeping.
Councilwoman Sonju felt that the information requested by the
Council should be considered before an ordinance is drafted
and she moved a substitute motion to request that the staff
investigate the problems of street sweeping and recreational
vehicle parking and submit a report, including costs involved,
with recommendations for the next meeting. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried.
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RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was
called back to order at 9:20 pom. with all Councilmen present.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO FILE THE CITY CHARTER: The
City Manager presented a report dated November 21, 1974 which
recommended that the City Manager file the City Charter with
the Secretary of State upon receipt of the canvass of the
November 5 election returns.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to authorize the City Manager to file the City Charter
with the Secretary of State for ratification, upon receipt
of the canvass of the November 5 election returns by the
County Clerk. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel,
Sonju and Lacayo
I{OES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831Shirl Street, Cypress, inquired if
the Charter would become effective based on the recent passage
of Proposition 2.
CONSIDERATION OF INSTALLATION OF WARNING SIGNALS AT MOODY
STREET AND MYRA STP~ET~ PROJECT #7443-50: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
November 19, 1974 which recommended the installation of a
warn~l~g signal to give notice to motorists of the p~destrian
crossing on Meody at Myra. The Advisory Traffic Committee
recommended the installation at the Carbon Creek Channel
north of Myra Street.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to appropriate $1,517.25 from the fund balance of the
General Fund to account #10-42422-186 to cover the cost of a
warning signal on Moody Street north of Myra Street. 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 "NO PARKING" AND "ONE HOUR
PARKING" AREAS ON CITY STREETS: The City Manager presented
a report from the Public Works Director dated November 21,
1974 recommending the establishment of a "one hour
parking" zone on Walker Street in front of the Singing Hen
Egg Ranch to provide customer parking and a "no parking"
restriction between the two northerly driveways to the
business to prevent on-street employee parking.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilwoman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1553
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS.
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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
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilwoman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by
title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1554
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING LIMITED TIME PARKING AREAS.
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 SPONSORING A JURIED ART SHOW AND SUBMITTING
AN APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COMMISSION FOR FUNDING:
The City Manager presented a report from the Cypress Arts
and Cultural Commission dated November 21, 1974 which rec-
ommended that the Council authorize the submission of a
grant application to the California Arts Commission for
funding of a juried art show which would initiate a permanent
art collection for the City.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Harvey that the City Council approve the recom-
mendation of the Arts and Cultural Con~nission and authorize
the staff to submit the grant application to the California
Arts Commission to hold an art pageant and scholarship awards
exhibit. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR
WARRANTS #36951 37049: It was moved by Councilwoman Frank-
iewich and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Com-
mercial Warrant List for Warrants #36951 through 37007 in
the total mount of $818,971.62 and the Warrant List for
Warrants #37008 through 37049 in the total amount of $523,522,88.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
CONSIDERATION OF COST FOR AQUATIC GUIDE: The City Manager
presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director
dated November 19, 1974 which recommended that the Council
establish a $20.00 purchase price for the Aquatic Guide
developed by District personnel.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to approve the recommendation of the Cypress Recreation
and Park Commission to establish the fee for the Cypress
Recreation and Park District Aquatic Guide at $20.00. 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 DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO RECREATION
PARK COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report from
the Recreation and Park Director dated November 19, 1974
which transmitted recommendations from the Commission re-
garding revisions to their responsibilities and authority.
The Council requested that the City Attorney review the
recommendations to determine any conflicts with the ordinance
governing the Commission.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to refer the recommenda-
tions of the Recreation and Park Commission to the City
Attorney for review with a report to the presented at the
next meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT'S
FACILITY REGULATIONS: The City Manager presented a report
from the Recreation and Park Director dated November 21, 1974
and an amendment to the Facility Regulations to bring them
in conformance with the ordinance prohibiting dog defecation
on public parks.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to approve the amendment to the Recreation
and Park District's Facility Regulations to include a regu-
lation similar to the proposed Ordinance of the City Council
pertaining to dog control. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS #3747-3781 AND 230-236: It was moved by Council-
woman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to
approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant
List for Warrants #3747 through 3781 and 230 through 236
in the total amount of $1,578,683.13. The motion was unan-
imously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE PROHIBITING DISPLAY OF CERTAIN
MATERIALS IN PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY: Hearing no objections,
the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title
only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 540
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TEE CITY OF
CYPRESS ADDING ARTICI~E III TO CHAPTER 24 OF THE
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CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS PROHIBITING THE
~DISPLAY OF CERTAIN MATERIALS IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHTS OF WAY.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to adopt Ordinance Noo 540. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE REGULATING THE DISPLAY OF CERTAIN
MATTER TO MINORS: With the consent of the Council,
ordered the following Ordinance read by title only,
as follows:
the Mayor
title
ORDINANCE NO. 541
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 17-13 THROUGH
17-15 TO CHAPTER 17 "OFFENSES - MISCELLANEOUS" OF
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REGULATING THE
DISPLAY OF CERTAIN MATTER TO MINORS.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich to adopt Ordinance No. 541. The motion was unan-
imously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO DOG CONTROL: With
the consent of the Council, the Mayor ordered the following
Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 542
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
TO ADD SECTION 3-2 TMEHETO PERTAINING TO DOG CONTROL.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to adopt Ordinance No. 542. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel,
Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. There
was no one who wished to speak.
Councilwoman Frankiewich requested that, since the Admin-
istrative Coordinating Team was considering the use of the
old library facility by the Cypress Senior Citizens group,
the Team also study the possibility of providing various
senior citizen services which could be in conjunction
with Straight Talk Clinic.
Councilman Harvey requested that, in light of the recent
increase in property values and tax rate in the City, the
staff contact the County Tax Assessor and request that a
representative be present at the next Council meeting to
answer questions regarding setting of the tax assessment.
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Councilman Harvey reported that he had received complaints
regarding gophers and beetles on property near the northeast
corner of Walker and Ball Road which is being developed as
a medical facility and the sta£f indicated they would inves-
tigate the problem.
Councilwoman Sonju requested a report concerning the release
of certain homes in the City developed by the Larwin Company.
Councilman Kanel reported that he was contacted by Assemblyman-
elect Paul Carpenter who indicated he would be present at the
December 9 Council meeting to introduce himself and discuss
any matters relating to state legislation.
The City Manager reported that the staff was in the process
of applying for participation in a SCAG proto-type program
to develop a parking management plan to fulfill EPA require-
ments. He stated the only qualification not met was the
selection of a local elected official to serve on a steering
committee and he advised that the application was due next week.
The Mayor placed this matter on the agenda and Councilman
Harvey volunteered to serve on the steering committee.
The City Manager reported that a vacancy existed on the
Recreation and Park Commission due to the resignation of
Commissioner Andersen and the Council directed the staff
to readvertise for all City commissions with a notice that
there is only one vacancy at present. The Council requested
that the staff issue a press release and send letters of
notification to persons who previously applied.
The City Manager reported that the staff had received a
request from Mro Henry Davis of the Happiness Foundation
for waiver of the permit fees and clean-up bond for a
Christmas tree lot on their property. He recommended that
the clean up bond be charged to ensure that the property
is cleaned up after the sale.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to approve the waiver of permit fees for the Christmas
tree lot as requested by the Happiness Foundation and require
the posting of the clean-up bond. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Mayor called for an Executive Session at lO:15 p.m. for
matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order
at ll:lO p.mo with all Councilmen present.
ADJOURNMMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting
at ll:10 p.m. ill'
~ O~/E~TY ~F CYPRESS
ATTE ST:
CITY CLERK DF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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