Minutes 74-12-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 9, 1974
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 1974 in the
Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
Councilmen Harvey and Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex,
City Attorney John Murphy, and the following members of
the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Schatzeder
and Warren.
The City Manager introduced Mr. Ralph Allen of Allen and
Miller Architects, architect for the library facility at
the Civic Center. Mr. Allen presented the preliminary
plot plan and elevations for the library and explained
the building layout and parking arrangements.
At Councilwoman Frankiewich's request, the Mayor placed
Item 20a on the agenda regarding the Freedom Train.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor placed Item 20b
on the agenda regarding Tentative Parcel Map #74-2 for
the con~nercial development property at the southwest
corner of Ball Road and Valley View.
The City Manager advised the Council of the necessity of
approving a parcel map for the division of five parcels
at the southwest corner of Valley View and Ball Road and
he reported that the Planning Commission had approved the
parcel map subject to one condition of approval.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to approve Tentative Parcel Map #74-2
subject to the condition that the developer install curb
and gutter improvements along the 134 feet of frontage on
Ball Road. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET TREES~
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7475'22: The City Manager pre-
sented a report from the Finance Director dated December
6, 1974 and he summarized the three bids received for
the purchase of 500 street trees°
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to accept the bid of Avalon Park
Nursery, 4400 Orange Avenue, Cypress, in the amount of
$157.50 on the basis as being the most practical vendor
due to the location in the City, the fact that the street
trees are grown in the same soil condition and climate as
the City, and the convenience of not having to warehouse
and maintain the trees which more than offsets the small
difference in cost between the low bidder and Avalon Park
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Nursery with the total contract not to exceed $6,000.00.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MULTI-CHANNEL
LOGGING SYSTEM - POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
#7475-24~ ACCOUNT #90-65035-401/REPLACEMENT: The City
Manager presented a report from the Finance Director
dated December 4, 1974 and he reviewed the three bids
received for the multi-channel logging system to be used
by the Police Department.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilwoman Sonju to accept the bid of The Stancil-Hoffman
Corporation, 921N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood, California,
90038, as the lowest responsible bidder and award the
contract to them in the amount of $9,260.00 plus six per-
cent sales tax, for a total of $9,816.00. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
The Mayor placed Item 20b on the agenda regarding the
recent rain storm and flooding.
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 regarding each item
listed on the agenda. He asked if any Council member
wished to remove an item. No one wished to remove an
item and it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, sec-
onded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to
approve Item Nos. 5 through 7 on the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 5: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Com-
mending Cypress Chiefs Pop Warner Football Team.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1555
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMEN~ING THE CYPRESS CHIEFS POP WARNER
FOOTBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE ORANGE BOWL IN
THEIR DIVISION.
Item No. 6: Consideration of a Resolution of the City
Council Establishing the General Prevailing Wage Rates
for Both the City and the Cypress Recreation and Park
District.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1556
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT AS-
CERTAINING AND DETERMINING GENERAL PREVAILING
RATES OF PER DIEM WAGES°
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Item No. 7: Consideration of Alcoholic Beverage License
Application for On Ssle Beer and Wine at 6395 West Ball
Road, Cypress, California.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT OF "GOOD
NEIGHBOR PROGRAM": The City Manager presented a report
dated December 6, 1974 recommending that this matter
be continued to the January 13, 1975 Council meeting.
With the consent of the Council, the Mayor continued
consideration of the Good Neighbor Program to January 13,
1975.
CONTINUATION OF REPORT ON STREET SWEEPING: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated December 3, 1974 which indicated the staff would
present a more comprehensive report regarding a change
in the street sweeping schedule at the January 13, 1975
meeting.
With the Council's consent, the Mayor continued consid-
eration of the street sweeping program to the January 13,
1975 Council meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REGARDING
CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS: The City Manager pre-
sented a report regarding this matter dated December 6,
1974.
Councilwoman Sonju recommended the formation of a com-
mittee composed of members selected by the Council to
suggest figures for the maximum expenditures by candidates.
The Mayor announced this matter would be continued to
the evening session.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF
LINCOLN AVENUE STUDY PHASE II: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated December 6, 1974 which recommended
that procedures be initiated for the adoption of a Specific
Plan, as provided for by the State Planning Act, for
implementation of Phase II of the Lincoln Avenue Study.
With the Council's consent, the Mayor indicated the
Council was in concurrence with the recommended pro-
cedure for implementation of the Phase II Lincoln
Avenue Study.
CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING
PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report from
the Public Works Director dated December 3, 1974
which recommended projects for inclusion in the 1975/
1976 Arterial Highway Financing Program. The report
described the two street improvement projects and
gave a breakdown of funding.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilwoman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution
by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1557
A RESOLUTION OF TIM CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINAN-
CING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF VALLEY VIEW
STREET FROM BALL ROAD TO 1320 FEET SOUTH OF
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BALL ROAD AND BALL ROAD FROM 400 FEET EAST
OF TO 400 FEET WEST OF VALLEY VIEW STREET.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilwoman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution
by title only title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1558
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINAN-
CING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF LINCOLN AVENUE
FROM MOODY STREET TO WALKER STREET AND FROM
640 FEET TO 1,000 FEET EAST OF WALKER STREET.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR & CITY
MANAGER TO ATTEND THE TEAM DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP: The
City Manager presented a report dated December 6, 1974
regarding a Team Development Workshop sponsored by the
University of Southern California to be held in Monterey,
California January 23 - 25, 1975. Councilwoman Sonju
expressed her interest in attending the workshop.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to authorize the City Manager
and any Council member who is interested to attend the
Team Development Workshop and that they be reimbursed
all actual and necessary expenses. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF PRE-FABRICATED PROTO-
TYPE HOUSING IN LARWIN TRACT #6776: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 6, 1974 which indi-
cated that a final inspection was necessary on one
Larwin developed prototype home located on Apia Drive
prior to its release for sale.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this matter
to the January 13, 1975 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST
FOR WARRANTS #37050-37125: It was moved by Councilwoman
Frankiewich and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve
the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #37050 through
37125 in the total amount of $497,375.94. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
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CONSIDERATION OF SALE OF BAND UNIFORMS: The City Manager
presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director
dated December 3, 1974 recommending that the uniforms
previously used by the Cypress Showstoppers, which group
has been disbanded, be sold to the La Palma Youth Band
at a cost of $10.00 per uniform. The report indicated
that the majority of uniforms were in need of repair and
were of no use to the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Frankiewich to authorize the selling of the
Cypress Showstoppers Band uniforms to the La Palma Youth
Band at the price of $10.00 per uniform. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CONTRACT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT AND J.B. CROSBY COMPANY:
The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation
and Park Director dated December 3, 1974 concerning an
amendment to the District's contract with the J. B.
Crosby Company.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to authorize the Mayor to sign
the Amended Contract Agreement with the J. B. Crosby
Company, Inc., in the amount of $137,928.00. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST
FOR WARRANTS #3782-3802 AND 237-240: It was moved by
Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve the Recreation and Park District Com-
mercial Warrant List for Warrants #3782 through 3802
and 237 through 240 in the total amount of $1,058,071.12.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Kanel
At Councilwoman Sonju's request, the Mayor placed Item
No. 20c on the agenda regarding the purchase of water
pitchers for the City Council Chambers.
Councilwoman Sonju requested that the Council authorize
the staff to purchase two water pitchers for use by
Council members during meetings.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor directed the staff to
purchase the pitchers as requested.
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo recessed the meeting at 4:55 p.m. until
7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Lacayo called the regular meeting of the Cypress
City Council back to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Cypress
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City Council Chambers with the following Councilmen
in attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich,
and Lacayo
Councilman Kanel
Harvey, Sonju
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex,
City Attorney John Murphy, 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 Mayor's request, the City Manager reviewed the
actions of the Council during the afternoon session.
Mayor Lacayo introduced Assemblyman-elect Paul Carpenter
representing Cypress in the 71st district, who expressed
his willingness to assist the City of Cypress in the
State legislature. He gave his business office address
as 12062 Valley View, Garden Grove, and phone number -
893-1388.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CYPRESS
CHIEFS, POP WARNER FOOTBALL TEAM: Mayor Lacayo and
Councilman Harvey presented a resolution of commendation
to representatives of the Cypress Chiefs Pop Warnet
Football Team in recognition of their unequaled and
undefeated record in the 1974 season and for winning
the Orange Bowl to become the Orange Empire Conference
champions.
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo called a recess at 7:45 p.m.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:50 P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 7:55 p.m.
with all Councilmen present.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by
Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve
the Council minutes of November 25, 1974 as corrected.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone
in the audience wished to speak in regard to any matter
not on the agenda. There was no one who wished to speak.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
IMPERIAL KIRBY COMPANY, INC.: Mayor Lacayo announced
that this was the time and place for the public hearing
to consider an application for a special permit by
the Imperial Kirby Company Inc. He declared the
hearing open and asked the staff to present its report.
The City Manager presented a report dated December 5,
1974 which indicated the affidavits of publication,
posting and mailing of the public hearing notices
are on file in the City Clerk's office.
Mayor Lacayo asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Ted Gerber, 7602 Milton Avenue, Whittier, California,
stated six persons would be involved with door-to-door
solicitation for the sale of vacuum cleaners.
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Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone wished to speak in
opposition to the granting of the special permit.
No one wished to speak in opposition. He asked if
anyone else wished to speak in favor. There was no
one wishing to speak in favor and the Mayor closed
the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to approve the special permit for the
Imperial Kirby Company Inc., 13904 E. Imperial Highway,
La Mirada, California, subject to the condition that
solicitation be limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and that there be
no solicitation allowed on Sunday. 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
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE REGARDING CAMPAIGN EXPEND-
Kanel,
ITURE LIMITATIONS: The Council held discussion regarding
the establishment of a committee to determine appropriate
figures setting a limit on candidates' campaign expendi-
tures. Councilwoman Sonju recommended that each Council
member submit the names of two persons to serve on the
committee. Councilman Kanel felt there should be more
representation from the community since the persons on
the committee should not reflect the views of Council
members. He recommended that a letter be sent requesting
a representative from community organizations and
that each Council member recommend one person.
Councilman Harvey recommended that the Council postpone
action on this matter until information is received
from the Secretary of State regarding the requirements
of Proposition 9 to be effective January 1, 1975. The
City Attorney advised that the ordinance and proposition
deal with separate issues, one relating to disclosure of
assets and the other to a maximum expenditure by candidates.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to establish a committee with
one person to be appointed by each Council member, to
direct the City Manager to contact community organiza-
tions requesting that they appoint a representative,
that the City Manager serve as committee chairman, and
that the committee report back to the Council with rec-
ommendations at the February 10, 1975 meeting. 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 CONTRACT RENEWAL~ CYPRESS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE: Mayor Lacayo reported that the City Council
and Chamber had held a joint meeting in October to discuss
next year's proposed programs and budget needs.
Councilman Harvey inquired about the Chamber's compen-
sation to 1974 Miss Cypress, Nina Marmet.
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Mr. Andrew Lachina, Chamber president, 5329 Vista Hermosa,
Cypress, indicated that the $100 award was shared by
Miss Cypress and the runner-up and awarded at the end
of their terms based on their participation and service
in Chamber activities during the year. He stated that
the runner-up had participated in a significant number
of Chamber openings.
Councilwoman Sonju presented a breakdown of funds allo-
cated by other cities to their chamber of commerce and
felt Cypress' allocation was out of proportion and that
consideration of the contract should be continued to
allow a study of this by the Council and Chamber.
Extensive discussion was held regarding the Council's
suggestion to hold further meetings with the Chamber to
discuss elimination of certain programs to reduce expenses.
Councilmen Sonju and Kanel were in favor of joint
meetings and Councilman Kanel recommended a committee
of two members from each body be formed. Councilwoman
Frankiewich spoke in favor of the contract renewal and
felt it would be detrimental to the City and business
community if the Chamber's allocation is reduced.
Mr. Lachina felt the Council should not interfere in the
direction of Chamber programs and that the Chamber was
capable of working within its budget. He did not feel
additional meetings would be valuable or necessary.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Harvey to renew the contract with the Chamber
of Commerce in the amount of $21,000.00.
Councilman Kanel indicated he would vote against the
motion since he had a number of questions regarding the
Chamber's management and because he felt other organi-
zations in the City could take on some of the Chamber's
programs. He felt an overhaul was needed in the Chamber's
management and that further meetings should be held.
Mayor Lacayo felt the Council should be in unanimous
support of the Chamber and he supported the formation
of the Council/Chamber committee. Councilwoman Sonju
felt the committee would promote a better understanding
of Chamber programs and how funds will be expended.
A substitute motion was made by Councilwoman Sonju and
seconded by Councilman Kanel to establish a committee
to meet with the Chamber of Commerce and report back at
the January 13, 1975 meeting and that the Chamber funding
be continued until other funds are allocated.
The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Councilman Harvey withdrew his second to the original
motion for the reason that he disagreed with the amount
allocated to the Chamber.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Harvey to renew the contract with the Chamber
of Commerce in the existing amount of $20,000.00.
Councilmen Sonju and Kanel supported the budget amount
but recommended further joint meetings. Councilman
Harvey felt the Council had an opportunity to voice any
objections to Chamber programs at the previous joint
meeting.
Mr. Mike Osborne, 9532 Sonwell Place, Cypress, criticized
the distribution of monies to Miss Cypress and felt the
Chamber's response to him regarding the matter was un-
satisfactory. He stated that Miss Cypress had worked a
total of 16 months and had missed only four appearances
requested by the Chamber. He felt she was entitled to
the full award.
Mr. Lachina reported that he had met with Mr. Osborne to
clarify the matter for him and he again explained the
Chamber's position.
Councilman Kanel stated for the record that he would
support the motion with reservations.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, ganel,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
With the Council's consent, the Mayor appointed Councilmen
Sonju and Kanel to a committee to meet with the Chamber
of Commerce and he directed that they report back at the
February 10, 1975 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATIVE PETITION REGARDING COMMER-
CIAL & INDUSTRIAL ZONING: The City Manager presented a
report dated December 6, 1974 regarding this matter and
he reported that the City Attorney had met with the
attorney representing the petition circulators regarding
procedural problems.
Mayor Lacayo announced this matter would be considered
in an Executive Session since it involved possible liti-
gation and he called for an Executive Session at 9:30 p.m.
The meeting was.called back to order at 10:55 p.m. with
all Councilmen present.
With the consent of the Council, the Mayor ordered the
report regarding the initiative petition to be received
and filed.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CHURCH & PARK DIRECTIONAL
SIGNING: The City Manager presented a report dated
December 6, 1974 which transmitted recommendations of
the Traffic Committee regarding signing for Cypress and
Oak Knoll Parks and church directional signing. The
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Traffic Committee recommended against approving sign
requests by churches and felt churches were used by
local residents who were familiar with their location
and that traffic warrants did not justify the signing
requested by the First Baptist Church, located at
Watson and Nelson Streets.
Councilwoman Sonju felt that City parks are used by
local residents who are familiar with their location
and she did not feel there was any reason to deny the
request of the First Baptist Church. She did not feel
the City would receive an overwhelming number of similar
church requests.
Councilman Harvey moved to receive and file the request
by the First Baptist Church for directional signing
and approve the directional signing for Oak Knoll and
Cypress Parks as outlined in the staff report. The
motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to approve the directional signing at Oak
Knoll and Cypress Parks as outlined in the staff report
and approve the directional sign request by the First
Baptist Church subject to the conditions recommended
by the staff and listed in the staff report, and direct
a letter to all City churches advising them that they
may apply for directional signing.
Councilman Harvey felt that churches did not have to
rely on signing and that approval of such requests will
contribute to sign litter.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich,
and Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel, Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF FREEDOM TRAIN: Councilwoman Frankiewich
recommended that the City consider joining in the Freedom
Train program planned in conjunction with the Bicentennial
celebration. The Recreation and Park Director outlined
requirements of cities wishing to participate in hosting
the train which included designating a local official to
act as liaison with the Freedom Train Committee, and
providing railroad track, parking, lighting, sanitation
and lodging facilities.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by
Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to direct the
staff to transmit a letter to the Freedom Train Foundation
indicating the City's interest and eligibility in parti-
cipating in the Freedom Train program.
Mayor Lacayo recommended that photographs of the City's
facilities, like the railroad spur at Los Alamitos Race
Track, be transmitted with the letter to the Freedom
Train Foundation.
CONSIDERATION OF RAIN STORM AND FLOODING: The City
Manager indicated that a more comprehensive report,
including information from the County Flood Control
District, would be submitted for the next meeting.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Mayor
Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue this matter
to the January 13, 1975 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DELEGATION OF AUTH-
ORITY TO CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK COMMISSION: The
City Manager presented a report dated December 5, 1974
from the Recreation and Park Director which transmitted
recommendations from the City Attorney regarding the
Commission's authority. The City Attorney reported
that the Recreation and Park Commission must function
as an advisory body to the City Council and cannot be
delegated authority to make final decisions or to the
extent requested by the Commission.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by
Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to receive
and file the report regarding delegation of authority
to the Recreation and Park Commission and transmit the
City Attorney's memorandum dated December 5, 1974 to the
Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone
in the audience wished to address the Council at this time.
Mr. Duane Stout of McDaniel & Associates, 501 N. Anaheim,
Anaheim, California, representing Diversified Shopping
Centers, Inc., inquired if the parcel map was approved
for the southwest corner of Valley View and Ball Road.
The Council informed him that the map was approved.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE NEGO-
TIATIONS: The City Manager presented a report regarding
this matter dated December 5, 1974 and Mayor Lacayo
announced this was a subject for an Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo
Session for matters of personnel
meeting was called back to order
all Councilmen present.
called for an Executive
at 11:20 p.m. The
at 11:28 p.m. with
The City Manager announced that the City had reached an
agreement in salary negotiations with the Cypress City
employees and Cypress Police Department employees.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor
Lacayo to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between
the City of Cypress and Cypress Police Association. 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 Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Coun-
cilman Harvey to approve the Memorandum of Understanding
between the City of Cypress and Cypress Employees' Asso-
ciation. 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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It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt the following Resolution
by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1559
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN,
ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES PLACED
UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN; ESTABLISHING
SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE
BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN; AND REPEALING ALL CON-
FLICTING RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
NdES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Kanel,
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by
Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to adjourn the
meeting at 11:30 p.m. in memory of Mr. Oliver Grant,
Building Superintendent.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK O~ T~ C OF CYPRESS