Minutes 75-02-24OF
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 24, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was
called to order at 4:15 p.m. on Monday, February 24,
1975 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Frankiewieh, Harvey and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmen Kanel and Sonju
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex,
City Attorney John Murphy, and the following members of
the City Staff: Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn
and Schatzeder.
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEES SERVICE PINS: The City Manager
introduced and gave an employment history of the following
employees who were presented with service pins by the Mayer:
ten year employees were Lieutenant Charles Beard, Sergeant
Don Sowma and Captain Edwin Robertson; five year employees
were Deputy City Clerk Lillian Haina, Building Superin-
tendent Ray Warren, Office Engineer Frank Dalesandro,
Buildings and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Lowell
Weimer, Dispatcher Cecelia DeGuzman, and Agents Ron
Dickson, David Ockey and Robert Stroud.
The City Manager advised the Council that the applicant
for the Student Home Services permit was in the audience
and the Council agreed to take Item No. 18 out of order.
Mr. Ed Von Sonn requested that the hours of the permit
to paint curb home addresses be extended until about
7:30 p.m. He stated the work was done by students who
were usually at school and unable to complete the work
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Councilman Harvey noted that the Council had approved
other permits for solicitation until dusk and then moved
to extend the hours to 7:30 p.m. for the Student Home
Services painting permit. The motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich and unanimously carried.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added Item
No. 12a to the Consent Calendar regarding a claim against
the Recreation and Park District by Janine A. Fisher.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (65) FOLDING TABLES
AND (5) TABLE TRUCKS: The City Manager presented a report
dated February 20, 1975 from the Finance Director and
reviewed the five bids which were received.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Frankiewich that the City Council, acting as
ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, accept the bid of the Sanders Office
Supply & Equipment Company as the lowest responsible
bidder and award the contract to them in the amount of
$3,271.53. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
and Lacayo
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CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (60) HERMAN MILLER
MODULAR SEATING (CM101~ 102~ 104) AND 54 CONNECTORS: The
Council requested that this matter be continued until the
entire Council is present.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (2) CRESS KILNS
WITH SITTERS (C-30-FH), (3) SHIMPO POTTER'S WHEELS (RK-2)
AND (2) HOLLOWELL KILN CARTS (36BE): The City Manager
presented a report from the Finance Director dated February
20, 1975 and summarized the three bids received for th~
equipment to be used in the Oak Knoll Park Community
Center Building.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Harvey that the City Council, acting as ex
officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recre~ation and
Park District, accept the bid of Stewart~s of Californi&
Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and award them the
contract in the amount of $4,669.83. The motio!n was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Laceyo
None
Kanel and Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR <500) #472-41~
STEELCASE STACK CHAIRS & (8) #472-D CHAIR DOLLIES: The
City Manager presented the Finance Director~s report
dated February 20, 1975 and summarized the two bids
received for the chairs for the Community Center Building.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Harvey that the City Council, acting as ex
officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, accept the bid of the Sanders Office
Supply & Equipment Company as the lowest responsible
bidder and award them the contract in the aaount of
$14,634.36. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (1) TORO 76"
TRIPLEX MOWER: The City Manager presented a report
from the Finance Director dated February 20, 1975 which
indicated the Toro Pacific Distributing Company is the
manufacturer of the Triplex mower and substitutes of
the mower are not available.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Harvey that the City Council, acting as the
ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, award the contract to Toro Pacific
Distributing Company, 16212 S. Broadway, ~ardena, Calif-
ornia, under Section 21-A-8-C, Sole Supplier, in the
amount of $2,700.00. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
and Lacayo
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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 regardinR each item
listed on the agenda. It was moved by Councilwoman
Frankiewich, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to approve Items No. 9 through 12a on the Consent
Calendar.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Proposed Annexation to
the City of La Palma Designated Annexation #74-1.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Two Resolutions Concerning
the Scheduling of the Community Center Building for Polit-
ical Oriented Gatherings.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file
these Resolutions and that the City Manager be directed
to communicate with the organizations indicating the
time schedule for adoption of the proposed rules and
regulations.
Item No. 11: Consideration of the Congressional-City
Conference, March 2-4, 1975, Washington, D.C.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the
attendance of the Mayor and any other Council persons
who wish to attend the Congressional-City Conference,
March 2-4, 1975, in Washington, D.C., and that all
necessary and actual expenses be reimbursed.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation
to Charles Herbert Moore.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1571
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING CHARLES HERBERT MOORE
IN RESCUING A CYPRESS POLICE OFFICER ON
JANUARY 18, 1975.
Item No. 12a: Consideration of a Claim Against the
Cypress Recreation and Park District Submitted by
Janine A. Fisher.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex
officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, officially deny the claim of Janine
A. Fisher and refer the matter to the City~s insurance
carrier for the appropriate disposition.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF NAME CHANGE FOR THE
ADVISORY TRAFFIC COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented
a report dated February 20, 1975 regarding the name
change proposed by the Advisory Traffic Committee.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich,
Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried
the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
name of the Advisory Traffic Committee to
Commissiom.
seconded by
to direct
changing the
the Traffic
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CONTINUATION OF ~ONSIDERATION OF TRACT #8126, EXTENSION
OF TIME FOR S & S CONSTRUCTION COMPANY: The City Manager
presented a report dated Pebruary 20, 1975 concerning a
request by the developer for a one year extension to
complete improvements in Tract #8126.
It was moved by Councflman Harvey and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Frankiewtch to approve a one-year extension
for Tract #8126. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVE-
MENTS AND RELEASE BONDS FOR TRACT #67~9, CUP #215,
MODEL SITE~ DIVISION OF .LAND #24~ PROJECT #6954-10
FOR LARWIN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA~ INC.: The City Manager
presented a report dated Pebruary 20~ 1975 and the
staff indicated all improvements were completed in
accordance with the plans and specifications and that
re-grading of the site would be completed this week.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilman Harvey to accept the improvements in
Tract #6719, CUP #215, model site and Division of Land
#24 as being satisfactorily completed in accordance
with plans and specifications and authorize the City
Clerk to release the Monumentatton Bond and the Labor
and Material Bond upon expiration of their required
lien period providing no mechanic liens are filed with
the Performance Bond to be held for one year from the
date of acceptance to guarantee against any defects in
material or workmanship. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
and Lacayo
CONSIDERATIO. N OF WEED & RUBBISH ABATEMENT PROGRAM 197~J
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POSTING OF PROPERTIES AND DECLARING
CITY'S INTENTION TO ABATE: The City Manager presented
a report from the Public Works Director dated February
13, 1975 which transmitted a work schedule for the
1974/75 fiscal year, Phase II, weed and rubbish abatement
program and a resolution listing the properties requiring
removal of weeds.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1572
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON
OR IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT
UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY
OP CYPRESS CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, DE-
CLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATE-
MENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
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CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT CHANGE AND APPROPRIATION OF
dated February 10, 1975 from the Public Works Director
which indicated an appropriation of $994.64 was required
to install a vapor recovery system for the Gas Tank
Facility. The system was not included in the original
contract since it was not required at that time.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Frankiewich to approve the contract change and
authorize a budgeted transfer to the General Operating
Fund and appropriate $994.64 from the fund balance of
the General Operating Fund to Account #10-41724-186.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
None
Kanel and Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS
FOR WARRANTS #37731-37872: It was moved by Council-
woman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #3773i
through 37821 in the total amount of $114,861.55 and the
List for Warrants #37822 through 37872 in the total amount
of $385,588.02. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roI1 call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS
FOR WARRANTS #3994-4037 AND .274-280: It was moved by
Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to approve the Recreation and Park District
Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #3994 through
4019 and 274 through 277 in the total amount of
$1,003,034.35 and the List for Warrants #4020 through
4037 and 278 through 280 in the total amount of
$870,986.65. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
None
Kanel and Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGE ORDER TO ADD FOUR (4) RAMPS
TO BICYCLE TRAIL CONTRACT~ PROJECT #7406-90: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated February 19, 1975 which listed four
locations where additional sidewalk ramps are needed
in the bike trail construction. Sufficient funds were
budgeted for the project which will cover the extra cost.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Frankiewich to approve change order #2 on
Project #7406-90 in the amount of $1760.00 to add four
(4) concrete ramps and appropriate $1760.00 from the
fund balance of the 2106 Gas Tax Fund to Account No.
10-419.26-186. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS PREVIOUSLY
1975
ALLOCATED~ CITY PROJECT #7439-90: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
February 12, 1975 which outlined the funds that have
been appropriated and those which are necessary to be
appropriated for the Maintenance Yard Building.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilman Harvey to authorize a budgeted transfer
to the General Operating Fund and appropriate $84,000.00
from the fund balance of the General Operating Fund
to the following accounts:
10-41624-001
10-41624-111
10-41624-113
10-41624-186
$12,524.49
969.59
18.92
70,487.00
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
and Lacayo
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE
RELATING TO BICYCLE LICENSING: The City Manager presented
a report dated February 20, 1975 which indicated that, as
a result of the Council~s concern regarding a possible
excessive bike licensing fee, the staff determined the
actual cost to be $3.60 as compared to the $1.00 proposed
charge for a license.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to read the
following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ADDING CHAPTER 4 TO THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO BICYCLE LICENSING.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich to approve the first reading of the
Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
None
Kanel and Sonju
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF LOMITA OPPOSING A SOUTH COAST REGIONAL COASTLINE
COMMISSION'S POWERS~ FUNDING AND GOVERNMENT ELEMENT:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 20,
1975 regarding this matter. Councilwoman Frankiewich
stated Cypress would be within the five mile area of
influence of the Coastline Commission and Councilman
Harvey stated he was opposed to any further governmental
controls over local jurisdictions.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Frankiewich that the City Council support the
Resolution of the City of Lomita opposing the powers,
funding and government element of the South Coast
Regional Coastline Commission. The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW
CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER SERVICES WITH OPTIMUM SYSTEMS
INC. (OSI}: The Finance Director presented a compre-
hensive report dated February 5, 1975 and evaluated
the operation and advantages of the proposed system
over the existing computer program with Municipal Data
Systems. Reasons for the proposed change were the
following: elimination of credibility problems; im-
provement of computer flexibility and program usage;
elimination of an inadequate payroll program; and
reduction of internal costs to operate the computer
system.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Mayor Lacayo to terminate the City's present member-
ship in Municipal Data Systems with the required three
month notice and authorize a three-year contract for
computer service with Optimum Systems Incorporated as
outlined in the staff report for payroll, finance,
and business license program operation, with the
contract not to exceed $28,000 per year. The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Sonju
and Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION FOR
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CORPORATION YARD: The City Manager presented a
report dated February 18, 1975 from the Finance and
furnishings needed for the Corporation Yard and indi-
cated that the necessary funds were not yet appropriated.
The Council continued discussion of this matter until
the entire Council is present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called for an Executive
Session at 5:45 p.m. for matters of personnel. The
meeting was called back to order at 5:50 p.m. with all
Councilmen present except Councilmen Sonju and Kanel.
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo recessed the meeting at 5:55 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 7:35 p.m. in the Cypress
City Council Chambers with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich,
Son]u and Lacayo
None
Harvey, Kanel,
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk,
John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following members of
the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley,
Osborn and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was led
by Councilman Kanel.
The City Manager reviewed the actions the Council took
in the afternoon session.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Newly elected Orange County Super-
visor Laurence Schmit, representing the se~cond district,
introduced himself and stated he was looking forward
to working and cooperating with the City. He introduced
his Executive Assistant, Mr. Loran Norton and announced
that he had reappointed Mrs. Vickie Evans to the Orange
County Manpower Commission.
At Councilwoman Sonjuts request, the Mayor placed Item
#39 on the agenda regarding the Airport Land Use Commission,
and Item #40 regarding the Housing and Community Development
Act public hearings.
Councilwoman Sonju suggested that the Council adopt a
policy whereby actions requiring consideration by the
Airport Land Use Commission are transmitted to the
Commission only after approval by the City Council and
not following approval by the Planning Commission which
is the present policy.
CounciIwoman Sonju inquired if sufficient legal notice
was given to affected property owners of the public
hearings on the Community Development Act and she stated
one property owner did not receive the notice until the
day after the hearing. She recommended that the hearing
be held again to give all persons an opportunity to
express their views even if the County has taken action.
The Planning Director stated that public hearing notices
were posted in three public places and mailed at least
seven days prior to the hearing to the property owners
in the project area. He stated the property owners
were notified as a courtesy since it is not a legal
requirement. Councilwoman Sonju requested that the
staff investigate if the public hearing notices were
mailed giving sufficient notice and if not that the
staff conduct another public hearing.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CHARLES
HERBERT MOORE IN RESCUING A CYPRESS POLICE OFFICER:
Mayor Lacayo read and presented a resolution to 24-
year old Cypress resident Charles Herbert Moore
commending his heroism in rescuing a Cypress police
officer from a burning car following a collision on
January 18.
Mayor Lacayo announced that this was the time and place
for the public hearing and he declared the following
hearing open and continued until after Oral Communications:
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Mrs. Fran Simpson, 6035 Jeffrey Mark Street, Cypress,
announced she had resigned as secretary of the Cypress
Citizens Association on November 14, 1974 and she read
her letter of resignation. She stated she could not
condone the questionable honesty and lack of integrity
of some of the organization's leaders who she felt were
using the organization in a personal struggle against
the City and placing the CCA's goals and purposes in
jeopardy. Mrs. Simpson stated she was aware the City
was conducting an investigation of persons and groups
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with special interests concerning development of the
Association and stated the Council may use these in
its investigation. Mrs. Simpson stated the originals
of the documents were returned by certified mail to
the CCA president. Mrs. Simpson compared minutes of
the CCA executive council and general membership which
she felt indicated the executive council took certain
actions without approval or knowledge of the general
membership. She read from minutes and correspondence
and attempted to explain the CCAts interest and involve-
ment in matters including the circulation of the
initiative petition for the Harvey property, the Orange
County Grand Jury's investigation of the City's admissions
tax, CCA support of the Airport Land Use Commission, and
the Navy's acquisition of the Nike site and development
of a portion for a Garden Grove regional park and
development of a portion of the Harvey property for a
regional park. Mrs. Simpson reported that she had
reviewed all of the material with a blue ribbon
committee which investigated her charges and she read
the report from the committee to the CCA membership.
Their conclusion was that the charges were unwarranted
and their recommendations included a quarterly review of
the CCA by-laws, that the secretary maintain the
official correspondence files, that a historian position
be established with the historian to maintain the official
historical records, that the presidentts signature appear
on all outgoing correspondence and that the minutes of
the executive meetings be made available at the following
general membership meeting.
Mr. Joseph Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, cautioned
the Council about accepting the private records of a
private organization and, in response to a question
from Mayor Lacayo, stated he would not support an ordinance
which would require any organization to make its records
public.
Mr. Donald Hudson, 6153 Lawrence, Cypress, stated he
would support the City Council and city organizations
making all documents available to the public and that
it would be desirable for developers to make information
available.
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 9:35 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 9:45 p.m. with all
Councilmen present.
CONSIDERATION OF A PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE
INVESTIGA-
TION OF THE SPECIAL INTERESTS INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR
STATION: The City Manager presented a preliminary
report dated February 24, 1975 in response to the Council~s
February 10 request for an investigation of special
interests involved in the property adjacent to the Air
Station. The final report will contain a review of all
available records to provide historical data and infor-
mation on special interests in the property and will be
presented March 10. The City Manager stated he would
meet with and obtain a current statement of interest
from all special interest individuals and groups. The
City Manager summarized his report and identified the
special interests as the following: Harvey and Vessels
families as property owners, Shapell Industries, Souther~
Pacific Company, and Mr. Carl DiPietro as individuals or
groups interested in development of the property, the
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Cypress Chamber of Commerce, College Park Homeownerst
Association, and Cypress Citizenst Association as in-
terested community organizations, Los Alamitos Naval
Air Station, and agencies including the Airport Land
Use Commission, County Board of Supervisors, Orange
County Chamber of Commerce, Southern California Associa-
tion of Governments, and California State Legislature.
The City Manager stated specific information regarding
each of the special interests would be contained in
the final report and he gave an analysis of the positions
of the Harvey family, the Cypress Citizens' Association
particularly in relation to the activities of Vice President
Howard Rowan, a former Los Alamitos officer, the Los
Alamttos Naval Air Station, Airport Land Use Commission,
County Board of Supervisors, and State Legislature.
Regarding the CCA~s position, the City Manager recommended
that the CCA provide the City with any information it may
have on the possibility of trading the property with the
Navy in an effort to improve the City's tax base. In
regard to the Board of Supervisor's interest, the City
Manager recommended that the City be involved in the
current Board study of the proposal for a joint military/
commercial use of Los Alamitos Air Station. Concerning
the interest of the State Legislature, the City Manager
reported on proposed Assembly Bill #15 regarding regula-
tion of prime industrial lands which, if approved, could
severely restrict the City~s ability to develop the
property. The City Manager summarized the following
alternatives: if the property owner and City fail to
reach an agreement, serious negotiations could begin
on a trade of the property with the Navy, the property
owner could apply to place the property in an agricul-
tural preserve, or, with the approval of A.B. 15, the
City could lose control over development to the State
Agricultural Resources Council; the Navy could expand
its activities and obtain the property through inverse
condemnation action; or the conversion of the Air
Station to a military/commercial airport. The City
Manager's recommendations were to immediately meet
with the property owner to discuss development alterna-
tives, to meet with the membership of the CCA to discuss
the issues, that the Council authorize the Mayor and/or
other members of the Council to meet with federal officials
in Washington to discuss the status of the Nike base
exchange, support League of California Cities legislation
to delete military air facilities from the jurisdiction
of the Airport Land Use Commission, request involvement
in the County's deliberations on a Los Alamitos military[
commercial airport proposal, and that the Council take
an immediate position opposing Assembly Bill No. 15 to
ensure that the bill would not affect the City's agricul-
tural properties.
Mr. Don Hudson, 6153 Lawrence, Cypress, stated he had
additional information he would make available to the
City Manager regarding the tax base, safety elements
and legislative intent relating to the Airport Land
Use Commission.
Lieutenant Commander Brown of Los Alamitos Air Station
asked that the Council delay action until the City
Manager meets with Air Station personnel so that the
Council may get the latest facts. He advised that
the Navy at present has no plans to purchase or trade
the entire Harvey property but that it was considering
the acquisition of 93 acres, 52 of which it is presently
leasing. He stated the Navy has the rights to
the Nike site but the land would be used for another
air station. He felt the City should not be worried
about the Navy trading 250 acres for 500 acres of the
Harvey property.
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I~a~moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to approve the six recommendations
contained in the City Manager's report dated February
24, 1975. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich, Harvey,
Sonju and Lacayo
None
None
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE GENERAL PLAN: Mayor Lacayo reopened the public
hearing and continued it until after consideration of
Item No. 30.
CONSIDERATION OF ASPHALT BIKEWAY ON VALLEY VIEW~
Kanel,
ORANGEWOOD & HOLDER: The City Manager presented a
report from the Public Works Director dated February
13, 1975 which transmitted a memorandum from the Public
Works Director dated January 27, 1975 giving reasons
for the installation of soil cement and asphaltic
concrete on the eight foot wide bikeway along Valley
View, Orangewood and Holder. The City Manager read
a letter from the president of the College Park Home-
owners' Association, Ed Jabbout, which requested removal
of the blacktop and replacement with concrete to conform
with the sidewalks in the College Park tract. The
staff reported the cost of removal would be about
$38,500 compared to about $3600 to color coat the bikeway.
The following speakers recommended removal of the blacktop
and replacement with cement and expressed concern over
the possible danger to bicyclists from cracks due to
heat and accumulation of glass on the bikeway, the lack
of conformity with sidewalks in the area, and unattractive
aesthetic appearance:
of
Mr.
of
Mr.
Mr.
Mrs. Cindy Brasset,
Mr. Bob Davis, 6441
David Clement, 6580 Capers Way, Cypress, president
the Cypress Village Homeowners' Association,
Ed Jabbour, 11300 Providencia, Cypress, president
the College Park Homeowners' Association,
Bill McClelland, 6317 Sombrero, Cypress,
Vernon Gaede, 6652 Brewster Court, Cypress,
6657 Brewster Court, Cypress
Cantiles, Cypress
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to direct the staff to meet
with the developer, S & S Construction, and attempt
to gain his cooperation to resolve the problem as
requested by the homeowners, 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,
RECESS:
Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at
meeting was called back to order at
Councilmen present.
11:25 p.m. The
11:35 p.m. with all
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CONTINUATION OF 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 reopened the hearing
and asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated February
6, 1975 which explained all of the amendments which
attempt to refine and clarify portions of the Zoning
Ordinance. He reported that several amendments would
provide more latitude for uses permitted in certain
zones, particularly industrial and commercial zones,
and that the amendments were unanimously approved by
the Planning Commission with the exception of a provision
to allow compact car parking spaces in off-street lots.
He reported that one Commissioner questioned the
practicality of the provision.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to approve the amendments
and direct the staff to prepare the necessary ordinance
amending the Zoning Ordinance. The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewicb, Harvey, Kanel,
Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MINUTES: Since there were several corrections to the
February 10, 1975 minutes regarding the public hearing
on General Plan Amendment #74-2, the Mayor, with the
Council's consent, approved the minutes as mailed with
the correction that the entire proceedings of the public
hearing regarding General Plan Amendment #74-2 be included
verbatim in the minutes.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (60) HERMAN
MILLER MODULAR SEATING (CM101, 102, 104) AND 54 CONNECTORS:
The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated February 20, 1975 which indicated bids
for the seating were requested from nine vendors and
only one bid was received which exceeded $13,000.
The staff presented a photograph of the type of seating
to be purchased for the Oak Knoll Park Community Center.
Mayor Lacayo expressed concern over the high cost of
the seating which was about $250 per seat and the staff
explained the seating was unique, easily moveable,
and could be rearranged in a straight or curving pattern.
Councilman Kanel expressed concern over the lack of
competition in having the parks consultant recommend
a product which only one vendor could supply and he
asked if the staff investigated whether more than one
vendor could supply the product. He felt the type
of materials recommended in the specifications should
be able to be supplied by several vendors. The staff
explained that the parks consultant, recreation staff
and architect had recommended the type of equipment
and written the specifications, and the staff selected
vendors whom they thought could meet the specifications.
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~'YTt?was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Council-
woman Frankiewich and unanimously carried to request
the staff to prepare a report for the next meeting in-
vestigate other alternatives, including rebidding, and
request an evaluation from the parks consultant, Rec-
reation Systems, Inc.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CLARIFICATION OF CITY
ORDINANCE #539 RE: TERMS OF COMMISSIONERS: The City
Manager presented a report regarding the ordinance dated
February 20, 1975. The City Attorney explained that
the amendment to the ordinance, discussed at the February
10 Council meeting, would provide that Ordinance #539,
limiting the number of terms of a commissioner, does not
apply to any commissioner serving on the effective date
of Ordinance #539.
Councilman Harvey stated his intent in recommending
Ordinance #539 was to limit a commissioner's term to
four years and that the ordinance should take effect
prior to the last two appointments made in September,
1974. Since the ordinance took effect after the last
two appointments, he recommended a compromise that the
ordinance take effect on all appointments made subsequent
to January 1, 1974 which would affect five commissioners.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Sonju to amend Ordinance #539 to provide that
the ordinance affects those appointments made subsequent
to January 1, 1974.
Mayor Lacayo and Councilwoman Frankiewich indicated
they would not support the amendment since two Recreation
and Park Commissioners would be exempt from the Ordinance
and would be able to serve longer than four years. They
felt this was contrary to the intent of the ordinance
which was to enable more persons to serve on commissions
and felt the ordinance should be equally applicable.
Councilman Kanel questioned the need for this type of
restriction and supported a person serving a couple of
terms especially if he is capable and has the confidence
of the Council. He added that the Council retains the
right to remove a person at any time. He stated he
would vote against the amendment.
The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey and Sonju
Franklewich, Kanel and Lacayo
None
Mayor Lacayo felt the Council should be in unanimous
support of the method of appointing persons to commissions
and stated he would support the original ordinance.
Councilman Harvey stated the ordinance was not directed
against any individuals and would clarify to commissioners
what their terms of office are and would remove the
political aspect of appointments. He felt an effective
date for the ordinance should be established.
The City Attorney explained that Ordinance #539 provides
that no commissioner, even one filling an unexpired term,
may be reappointed until after a period of two years and
the question is whether Ordinance 539 should be amended
to allow for certain reappointments.
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February 24, 1975
Councilman Harvey stated he opposed the ordinance as
it presently reads and he moved to rescind Ordinance
#539. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and
failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey and Kanel
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Sonju and Lacayo
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to amend Ordinance #539 to
provide that every commissioner serves a four year
term regardless of the date of appointment.
Councilman Kanel felt it was a mistake to limit the
number of terms and felt that, in the case of certain
commissioners, it took several years to become familiar
with the functions of the commission and the commissioners
should be able to continue on after gaining experience.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich,
and Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Harvey, Sonju
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING AN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report dated
February 20, 1975 and transmitted an ordinance regarding
the formation of the Commission. He noted that no
representative from the Planning Commission was named
to the Commission and asked if the Council wished to
consider such an appointment.
Councilman Harvey recommended that the Planning Director
be named as a member and Councilwoman Sonju recommended
the appointment of two City Council members.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilman Harvey to appoint the Planning Director and
two City Councilmen to the Commission.
Councilmen Frankiewich and Kanel felt there should be
more public representation and less participation from
governmental bodies. The Council agreed that the City
Manager and Planning Director should be ex officio Com-
mission members.
A substitute motion was made by Councilman Harvey, seconded
by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to appoint the
City Manager and Planning Director as ex officio members
of the Industrial and Commercial Development Commission
and request that City Councilmen submit recommendations
on the City Council member appointments.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZING A RESEARCH STUDY: The
City Manager presented a report dated February 20, 1975
from the Administrative Coordinating Team which recommended
that the City contract with Opinion Research of California
for the conduction of a random sampling survey on current
City issues. The report indicated the survey would be
completed in approximately two months at a cost of between
$2600 and $4800. Proposed survey issues include the
economic development program for the City and other
community issues which the Council has discussed.
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Councilwoman Frankfewich felt the study could be deferred
until the City is in a better financial position and
Councilwoman Sonju felt the present time was appropriate
to get citizen input on current issues.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Coun-
cilwoman Sonju to appropriate $4800 from the fund balance
of the General Fund to Account #10-11402-189 and authorize
the City Manager to enter into a contract with Opinion
Research of California for the purpose of conducting a
random sample survey in the community as outlined in the
staff report. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Sonju and Lacayo
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich and Kanel
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONSIDERATION OF EVALUATION OF CITY'S COMMUNICATION
SYSTEMS: A report was presented by the City Manager
dated February 20, 1975 recommending that the City
contract for an evaluation of its telephone and inter-
com systems in an attempt to reduce equipment and operation
costs. Transmitted was a proposal from Burton/South-
western, Inc. for the study at a cost of between $3500
and $4800.
The City Manager indicated the City did not have funds
budgeted for a new communications system but that the
Police Department had approximately $3500 budgeted for
improvements in their system. Chief Duke reported that
the Police Department was experiencing problems with its
intercom system which was inadequate. He reported that
they had sought advice from various agencies including
the telephone company but that the communications system
involved more than the telephone.
Councilwoman Frankiewich felt the evaluation of the
City's communication needs could be done in house and
felt the matter should be discussed in next year's
budget sessions when needs and priorities are determined.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to table the matter. Councilman Kanel
then withdrew the second.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to continue this matter to the next
meeting and request that the staff present more evalua-
rive information, including information from the telephone
company, on the need for a new communications system.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
and Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION FOR FURN-
ISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR CITY OF CYPRESS CORPORATION
YARD: The. Council continued consideration of this
matter from the afternoon meeting. The Finance Director
pointed out advantages of the central storage area and
stated discounts would be received by making large purchases
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of supplies for several City departments and the purchase
of equipment such as a forklift would free City crews
from additional receiving and storage work. The staff
reported that the savings from large quantity purchases
and reduced cost from repairing City vehicles in house
and purchasing gas from the Central Garage were esti-
mated at $37,000 annually. The staff reported that
although the amount for furnishings was not budgeted
it was taken into account in determining the City's
reserve at the end of this fiscal year which was est
mated to be approximately $400,000.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to appropriate $45,527.49 from the
fund balance of the General Fund for the purchase of
furnishings and equipment for the Corporation Yard as
detailed in the staff's report, that a final report
on appropriations be submitted to the Council, and
that funds be appropriated to the following accounts:
$ 143.21
$ 8,444.44
$ 3,160.00
$33,429.84
$ 350.00
to Acct. #10-14303-104 Central Stores Program-
Special Activity Supplies
to Acct. #10-35718 Capital Outlay-Furniture
to Acct. #10-41924-108 Materials
to Acct. #90-65035 Capital Outlay-Equipment
to Acct. #90-65136 Capital Outlay-Office
Equipment
The motion was unanimously 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 CHANGE IN "NO PARKING" RESTRICTION ON
ORANGE AVENUE1 NORTH SIDE1 WEST OF MOODY: The City
Manager presented a report from the Advisory Traffic
Committee dated February 24, 1975 which indicated that a
compromise parking restriction had been arrived at with
the property owners in the vicinity of Orange Avenue and
Moody Street. The Traffic Committee recommended that the
Council adopt a parking restriction on the north side of
Orange Avenue west of Moody between the hours of 7 to 9
a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday only. In a
related action. the Traffic Committee also recommended
a 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. -estriction for the area on the north
side of Orange west of Holder to provide parking for
extended day students at Cypress College.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman Frankiewich to adopt the following Resolution
by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1573
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING NO PARKING AREAS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING THE INSTALLATION
OF BICYCLE LANES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER
PLAN OF TRAILS.
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
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~?S~dOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 497,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE~ ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR CERTAIN
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS: With the consent of the Council,
the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title
only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 543
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 497, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES
FOR CERTAIN GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS.
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich and seconded
by Councilwoman Sonju to adopt Ordinance No. 543. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich,
and Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel
ABSENT: O COUNCILMEN: None
Harvey, Sonju
The Council continued consideration of the following
items to the March 10, 1975 meeting: Item No. 29,
Consideration of Two-Way Radios for Public Works Depart-
ment and Parks District, Item No. 36, Consideration
of Fee Revision for Recreation Activities, Item No. 39,
regarding the Airport Land Use Commission, and Item No. 40,
regarding public hearings on the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974.
Councilman Harvey requested that consideration of the
topography of Maple Grove Park East be placed on the next
agenda.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Lacayo called for an Executive Session at 1:20
a.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called
back to order at 1:40 a.m. with all Councilmen present.
At the City Manager's request, it was moved by Council-
woman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman Prankiewich and
unanimously carried to add to the agenda consideration
of an urgency ordinance regarding artist and photo-
graphic studios.
With the Council's consent, the Mayor ordered the fol-
lowing Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 544
AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 10.1 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 497, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, TO DELETE ARTIST AND PHOTOGRAPHIC
STUDIOS AS PERMITTED USES IN THE CH ZONE.
It was the unanimous consensus of the Council to
adopt Ordinance No. 544.
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ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Frankiewich, seconded by
Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to adjourn the
meeting at 1:45 a.m.
MAYOR CYPRESS
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