Minutes 75-01-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 27, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 1975 in the
Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, by the City Clerk, with the following Council-
men present:
PRESENT: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel,
Sonju and Lacayo
Due to the lack of a quorum, the City Clerk adjourned the
meeting at 4:05 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Cypress City Council Chambers,
Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich and Lacayo
Councilmen Harvey, Kanel and 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, Hawley
and Schatzeder,
Due to the lack of a quorum, the Mayor recessed the meeting
until 8:00 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:00 p.m. with the
following Councilmen in attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich and Lacayo
Councilmen Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
Mayor Lacayo recessed the meeting until 8:30 p.m. or until
such time as a quorum is present.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:40 p.m. with the
following Councilmen present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich, Kanel and Lacayo
Councilmen Harvey and Sonju
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Frankiewich led the
pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone in
the audience wished to address the Council in regard to
any matter not on the agenda. There was no one wishing
to speak.
PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING TEENAGE CITIZEN AWARD BY CYPRESS
JR. WOMEN'S CLUB TO JEFFREY SCOTT RIBMAN: Mayor Lacayo
announced that this presentation would be continued to the
February 10 meeting due to the lateness of the hour.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Lacayo announced that all items
listed on the Consent Calendar were to be considered as
routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommenda-
tion on the agenda. No Councilman wished to remove an
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item, and it was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded
by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve
Item Nos. 2 through 6 on the Consent Calendar°
Item No. 2: Consideration of Resolution of the
ICC Supporting a Federal District Court in Orange County.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the
City Manager to notify the appropriate members of Congress
of the City Council's support of locating a Federal District
Court in Orange County.
Item No. 3: Consideration of a Request for Exchange of
Holidays.
Recommendation: That the City Council exchange the
Lincoln's Birthday holiday on February 12, 1975 for the
Friday following Thanksgiving, November 28, 1975, and
exchange the holiday on the day before Christmas to the
day after Christmas.
Item No. 4: Consideration of Participation in the Calif-
ornia Department of Commerce Conference on Economic
Development for California Communities.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any
member of the City Council who is able to participate to
attend the California Department of Commerce Conference
on Economic Development for California Communities and
to be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses.
Item No. 5: Consideration of a Claim Submitted to the
Cypress Recreation and Park District by Mr. John S. Conway.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex
officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, officially deny the claim of John S. Conway
and refer the matter to the City's insurance carrier for
the appropriate disposition.
Item No. 6: Consideration of Renewal of Contract Between
the City and Orange County for Prosecution Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agree-
ment with the County of Orange for prosecution services
for a 5-year period, commencing February 1, 1975, and
authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest
the subject agreement.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL
PERMIT - KIRBY CO. OF LONG BEACH: Mayor Lacayo announced
that this was the time and place for the continuation
of the public hearing to consider the special permit
application for the Kirby Company and he declared the
hearing open and asked the staff to present its report.
The City Manager reported that the applicant had submitted
a new application January 27 and he requested a continuance
of the hearing since the Police Department had not completed
its report on the application.
With the consent of the Council, Mayor Lacayo continued
the public hearing regarding the application for a
special permit by the Kirby Company to the February 10,
1975 meeting.
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CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT #74-2: Mayor Lacayo announced that this was
the time and place for the continuation of the public
hearing to consider General Plan Amendment #74-2 and
he declared the hearing open. Mayor Lacayo felt the
issue was of enough importance to warrant full Council
consideration and he recommended that the hearing be
continued. He inquired if the applicant objected to
a continuance.
Mr. Dave Recupero, representing the applicant, Continental
Multi-Homes, indicated he did not object to the continuance.
With the Council's consent, Mayor Lacayo continued the
public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment #74-2
to the February 10, 1975 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo announced
that this was the time and place for the public hearing
to consider proposed amendments to the Cypress Zoning
Ordinance and he declared the hearing open and asked
for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Planning
Director dated January 23, 1975 which indicated the
affidavits of publication, posting and mailing are on
file in the City Clerk's office. The staff requested
that the hearing be continued so that it may compile
the various amendments and modifications into a suitable
format for City Council consideration.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo continued the public
hearing regarding the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance to the February 10, 1975 meetin~
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CLARIFICATION OF CrrY
ORDINANCE NO. 539 RE: TERMS OF COMMISSIONERS: Mayor
Lacayo announced that, in response to a request by the
Plannin~ Commission for clarification of Ordinance 539,
the staff had prepared a report summarizing the length
of te~'~.s of all current City commissioners. He recom-
mended that this matter be considered by a full Council
and, with the consent of the Council, he continued the
matter to the February 10, 1975 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO BICYCLE
LICENSING: The City Manager presented a report dated
January 23, 1975 regarding a proposed bicycle licensing
program aimed at reducing the state-wide bicycle theft
problem. The ordinance proposed a $1000 bicycle regis-
tration fee for bicycles in the City of Cypress°
Mayor Lacayo recommended that bicycle owners be charged
for the actual administration cost of the program which
would be less than the $1.00 fee and he felt the impounding
fee was excessive. Discussion was held regarding enforce-
ment of the program.
Mayor Lacayo directed the staff to investigate the admin-
istration cost and possibility of lowering the registra-
tion and violation fees and report back at the February
10, 1975 meeting.
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CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN
INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The
City Manager presented a report dated January 23, 1975
which transmitted an ordinance establishing the Commission.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo continued this matter
to the February 10, 1975 meeting so that it may be con-
sidered by the entire Council.
CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR BICENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 23,
1975 which recommended two alternatives for the funding
of City Bicentennial activities.
The Council held discussion regarding the structure of
the Bicentennial Committee and recommended that Council-
woman Frankiewich continue serving as liaison and that
a chairman be selected from among the citizen members.
The Finance Director explained how activities would be
funded as part of a budget program.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to authorize the formation of the
Bicentennial Committee to be supported by the City with
both staff and a direct appropriation of $2,000 for the
remainder of the 1974/75 fiscal year, with the under-
standing that Councilwoman Frankiewich will serve as
liaison to the Committee and that a citizen member will
be selected as chairman. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Laca'yo
None
Harvey and Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LOMITA
OPPOSING A SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COASTLINE COMMISSION'S
POWERS, FUNDING & GOVERNMENT ELEMENT: The City Manager
presented a report dated January 23, 1975 concerning
the South Coast Regional Coastline Commission's Powers,
Funding, and Government Element which was scheduled
for a public hearing on February 3. He indicated that
meetings were scheduled before SCAG on January 28 and
before the Orange County League of Cities on January 30
to discuss the element and that the Council may wish
to take a position or send a delegate to the meetings.
The Council noted that the element did not specify how
far inland the Commission's area of influence extended
but felt residents of inland cities would be indirectly
affected since they used the beaches° They felt the
element was significant in that it could detrimentally
affect the local land use planning process.
The Council directed the staff to attend the meetings
on this issue and report back at the February 10, 1975
meeting and noted that Council members may wish to
take individual action at a later date.
CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR ARTS & HUMANITIES
SEMINAR: The City Manager presented a report from the
Arts and Cultural Commission dated January 22, 1975
which requested that the Council authorize the expendi-
ture for registration fees for two Commissioners to
attend the California Arts and Humanities Seminar to
be held February 14 - 17 in Palm Desert and authorize
hotel accommodations for the chairman.
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Councilman Kanel recommended that all expenses, including
hotel accommodations, be paid for both Commissioners.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to approve the expenditure for regis-
tration fees and hotel accommodations for the two Arts
and Cultural Commissioners at the California Arts and
Humanities Seminar and reimburse all necessary and
actual expenses. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS TO IMPLEMENT TEE APPLICATION
TO JOIN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated January 22, 1975 which transmitted two resolutions
necessary for the application to join the National Flood
Insurance Program.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich, with reservations, to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1564
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ASSURING THE FEDERAL INSURANCE
ADMINISTRATOR THAT IT WILL ENACT ADEQUATE
rAND USE AND CONTROL MEASURES.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILHEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Sonju
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich, with reservations, to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1565
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS INDICATING THE BUILDING PERMIT
SYSTEM WHICH THE COMMUNITY HAS ADOPTED AND
THE REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR THE SYSTEM.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel
None
Harvey and Sonju
and Lacayo
PRESENTATION OF PLOT PLAN & PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS FOR
NEW LIBRARY ON CIVIC CENTER SITE: Mr. Ralph Allen of
Allen and Miller Architects, architect for the new
library facility to be located on the Civic Center site,
presented preliminary drawings and the plot plan of the
library building and described the building orientation,
floor plan, design features and features of the 1600
square foot multi-purpose room.
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Councilman Kanel felt the multi-purpose room should
contain a sink and counters in addition to the maintenance
sink which could be utilized by community groups and he
asked that this recommendation be transmitted to the
County Library District personnel.
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL MAP~ SOUTHWEST
CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND BALL ROAD: The City
Manager presented a report dated January 23, 1975 from
the Public Works Director which indicated that the
parcel map for the southwest corner of Valley View and
Ball Road agrees substantially with the tentative map
approved at the December 9, 1974 Council meeting for
Conditional Use Permit #74-8 and he reported that
improvement plans were approved, bonds were posted and
approved and fees were paid.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilman Kanel to approve the parcel map for
Conditional Use Permit #74-8, southwest corner of
Valley View and Ball Road, and authorize the City
Engineer to sign the parcel map. The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel
None
Harvey and Sonju
and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS #37436 - 37447 AND 37490 - 37579: It was moved
by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Mayor Lacayo
to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants
#37436 through 37447 in the total amount of $1,018,905.21
and the List for Warrants #37490 through 37579 in the
total amount of $770,606.00. The motion was unani-
mously carriedby the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Sonju
and Lacayo
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR
PARKING AREA - SWAIN PROPERTY: The City Manager
presented a report dated January 23, 1975 which indi-
cated that the property ovaler did not wish to be
reimbursed for taxes on the property for the next five
years and recommended a $1.00 annual lease agreement
for the property adjacent to Cypress/Arnold Park.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich that the City Council, acting
as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, authorize the Mayor to
sign the parking lot lease agreement between Mrs. Swain
and the Cypress Recreation and Park District for an
amount of $1.00 per year to be effective February l,
1975. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Sonju
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CONSIDERATION OF JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CYPRESS RECREATION &
PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report from
the Recreation and Park Director dated January 23, 1975
which transmitted an agreement for use of the school
facilities by the District for after-school summer
recreation programs.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilman Kanel that the City Council, acting as
ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, authorize the Mayor to sign on
behalf of the Cypress Recreation and Park District
the agreement with the Cypress School District. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Sonju
and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS
FOR WARRANTS #3897 - 3928 AND 257 - 263 AND 3929 - 45
AND 264 - 266: It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich
and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Recrea-
tion and Park District Commercial Warrant List for
Warrants ~3897 through 3928 and 257 through 263 in the
total amount of $1,615,157.91 and the List for
Warrants #3929 through 45 and 264 through 266 in
the total amount of $742,958.82. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Kanel and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Sonju
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 497,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE~ ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: Mayor Lacayo recommended
that the ordinance be considered by a full Council
and with the Council's consent, he continued consideration
of the ordinance to the February 10, 1975 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL'S POSITION ON SELECTION
OF ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter
dated January 23, 1975. Hearing no objections, Mayor
Lacayo continued this matter to the February 10, 1975
meeting so that discussion may be held by a ~ull Council.
At the City Mana~er's request, it was moved by Council-
man Kanel, seconded by Councilwoman Frankiewich and
unanimously carried to place on the agenda a matter
regarding replacement of police equipment destroyed
in an automobile accident on January 17, 1975.
The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated January 27, 1975 which outlined equipment
in the police vehicle destroyed in the accident which
would be replaced by the City's insurance carrier. He
indicated an appropriation of $5,663.81 was necessary
prior to replacing the equipment.
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to appropriate $5,663.81 from the Fund
Balance of the Central Services Fund to the Capital
Outlay Program, 90-65035 for replacement of the police
vehicle equipment. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Kanel and Lacayo
None
Harvey and Sonju
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone
wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda.
There was no one wishing to speak at this time.
Councilwoman Frankiewich reported for the Council's
information that the Orange County Board of Supervisors
adopted a resolution January 15, 1975 directing the
Intergovernmental Coordinating Council to investigate
and make recommendations for the adoption of a stand-
ardized system of land use and zoning designations for
use by its member cities. She stated she hoped the
City of Cypress would cooperate in this program.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Lacayo called for an Executive Session at 10:05
p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called
back to order at 10:30 p.m. with all Councilmen present
with the exception of Councilmen Harvey and Sonjuo
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place on
the agenda consideration of Title VI CETA positions.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to authorize
the City Manager to fill the authorized positions under
the CETA program with the provision that, if the positions
cannot be filled as originally outlined, he be granted
the flexibility to fill other needed positions within
the time limitation of the CETA program.
The City Manager announced for the Council's information
that Mr. Ray Warren had been appointed Building Super-
intendent to fill the existing vacancy.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by
Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to adjourn
the meeting at 10:35 p.m.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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