Minutes 75-04-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
April 28, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 4:10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, 1975 in the
Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Alice Frankiewich presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Harvey, Lacayo and Frankiewich
Councilmen Kanel and Sonju
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex,
Deputy City Attorney Roger Grable, and the following members
of the City Staff: Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn
and Schatzeder.
Chairman Dennis Hart called the adjourned regular meeting
of the Cypress Planning Commission to order at 4:13 p.mo
with the following Commissioners present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Mullen, Van Allen.and
Hart
Commissioners Greenwood and Walsh
The City Manager introduced Mr. Cedric White, appraiser,
who discussed the appraisal process as it relates to
City planning and zoning issues and outlined factors
taken into consideration when determining property values.
COMMISSIONER GREENWOOD ARRIVED AT 4:30 P.M.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 4:40 PoMo
RECESS:
Mayor Frankiewich recessed the meeting at 4:55 p.m. to
the Employees' Lounge for the purpose of conducting a
joint meeting with the Planning Commission.
The meeting was called back to order at 5:00 p.m. with
all Councilmen present with the exception of Councilman
Kanel and all Commissioners present with the exception
of Commissioner Walsh.
DISCUSSION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS ATTENDANCE AT CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS: Mayor Frankiewich stated the City
Attorney had recommended that the Planning Commissioners
not attend Council meetings at which issues are discussed
which might come before the Commission again for consid-
eration. The Attorney stated the determination was to
avoid challenges to either body's actions. The Commissioners
indicated their desire to attend Council meetings to become
informed on City issues and business and the Council advised
that the Commissioners were welcome and encouraged to
attend Council meetings. Discussion was held on the
political aspect of issues coming before both bodies and
the Commissioners indicated they felt their decisions
should be based on the best interests of the City and not
on political pressure groups which change from time to
time. Commissioner Van Allen stated it was important
to know the direction and objectives of the Council so
that the two bodies may work together for the good of the
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City° The Council expressed satisfaction with the actions
of the Commission but noted differences of opiniq}~cur
at times resulting in the Council's appeal of Commission
actions° Discussion was held on the transmittal of in-
formation on Commission actions to the Council through
the minutes and staff reports and the present procedure
was determined to be adequate. The Council inquired if
the Commission followed established rules and procedures.
The Planning Director stated the Commissioners were
presented with a procedural guide prepared by the City
Attorney's office which included a procedural resolution,
the Subdivision Map Act and other applicable ordinances.
RECESS:
Mayor Frankiewich recessed the meeting at 6:00 pom. until
7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Frankiewich called the meeting of the Cypress City
Council back to order at 7:40 p.m. in the Cypress City
Council Chambers with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
Councilwoman Sonju
Lacayo and
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk,
Roger Grable, Deputy City Attorney~ and the following
City Staff Members: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley,
Osborn and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Harvey led the pledge
to the flag.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 7:45 P.M.
Mro Bill Hamlon, commander of VFW Post #9847, presented
the Mayor with a Buddy Poppy in recognition of Buddy Poppy
Days - May 16 and 17.
Councilman Lacayo stated one of the concerns expressed at
one of the community meetings related to political signs
left on buildings after an election. Councilman Lacayo
recommended that a letter be directed to the Board of
Supervisors asking that these signs be removed and that
they consider the adoption of an ordinance requiring
political campaign signs to be removed following an
election.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Council-
woman Sonju and unanimously carried to place this matter
on the agenda.
Councilwoman Sonju recommended that a diplomatic letter
be sent only to the candidate whose signs appear in the
City and Councilman Kanel felt the Board should not be
singled out since candidates at other government levels
had signs remaining. Councilman Harvey felt the problem
was almost impossible to control since candidates were
often not responsible for the posting of the signs or
aware of their locations.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Coun-
cilman Lacayo to direct a letter to the Board members
whose campaign signs are posted in the City and request
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that the Board of Supervisors consider the adoption of
~,~dinance to abate political signs after an election.
T ~motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Lacayo, Sonju and Frankiewich
Harvey and Kanel
None
Councilman Kanel requested that the Council's vote be
transmitted in the letter to the Board members.
Mayor Frankiewich announced that it was time to conduct
the public hearings° She opened the following two public
hearings and continued them until after the Paramedic
demonstration:
PUBLIC HEARING RE: THE PRE-ANNEXATION ZONING OF
THE 20 ACHE, HECTANGULAR PARCEL OF L~ND LOCATED
ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF KNOTT AVENUE NORTHERLY OF
KATELLA AVENUE AND KNOWN AS ZONE CIIANGE #75-1.
PUBLIC HEARING HE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #75-2 -
THE NOISE ELEMENT.
PRESENTATION OF PARAMEDIC DEMONSTRATION: Mayor Frankiewich
introduced members of the Tri-Cities Paramedic Unit which
began operation on March 15 and serves the cities of
Cypress, La Palma, and Los Alamitoso Captain Bill Dean
introduced Engineer Ralph Titus and Trainee Joe Mohney.
Captain Dean described the services provided by paramedics,
the paramedics training, equipment used, and what actually
occurs on a call. Captain Dean answered questions from
the audience.
PUBLIC HEARING HE: ZONE CHANGE #75-1: Mayor Frankiewich
reopened the public hearing and asked for the staff's report°
The Planning Director presented a report dated April 22
which reported the Planning Commission at its April 3
meeting recommended that the Council approve Zone Change
#75-1 for the 20-acre, triangular parcel of land. The
zone change would become effective upon adoption of
General Plan Amendment #74-2 and upon annexation of the
property from the County.
Mayor Frankiewich asked if the proponents of Zone Change
#75-1 wished to speak.
Mr. George Savord, attorney, 1695 Wo Crescent, Anaheim,
representing Continental Multi-Homes, Inc., 2120 Wilshire,
Santa Monica, California, the applicant, reported that
two estates which included several parcels were involved
and there were 17 heirs to one estate who were located
throughout the country. He felt that if the development
proposal is unsuccessful, it would deny the owners the
right to sell their property and it would be a considerable
length of time before the parcels could be reassembled for
sale. He felt the property would then continue to be an
unattractive, unproductive blighted area incompatible with
the residential development to the north° He stated the
applicant had been straightforward in its presentations
over the last two years and had determined the property
not ideally suited for industrial development because of
the multiple-ownerships, size, and configuration of the
parcels. He stated many of the residents to the north
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preferred residential development to industrial. Mr. 4~7
Savord stated the Levander/Partridge report, which gave an
independent analysis of development alternatives, indi-
cated the disadvantages of industrial development were
because of the lack of direct freeway access and exposure,
difficulties in laying out industrial sites and providing
an adequate internal street system, and dependence on
the disposition of the property to the southwest. He
outlined other factors supporting the proposal which were
that the Seeley Company, an industrial real estate develop-
ment firm which controls the property, had been unable to
find a market, the impact on school districts would be
positive because of declining enrollment, residential
development would be compatible with that to the north
and would eliminate a present incompatible use, the
development would provide new jobs, a stronger purchasing
power and benefit the City's economy, the impact of
Los Alamitos Air Station would be negligible and the
development is compatible with noise and safety contours
surrounding the Air Station. Mr. Savord felt an enlightened
public would support the Council's action at the July 1
election on the General Plan amendment.
Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone else wished to speak in
favor. No one else wished to speak in favor. She asked
for those in opposition.
Lieutenant Con~nander William Brown, Public Works Officer
at Los Alamitos Air Station, stated the Navy's position
is that it opposes any type of residential development
in this area because it would curtail the operations
of the station. He stated their position is based on
the fact that helicopters fly there now and on the future
plans of the Department of Defense°
Councilwoman Sonju stated she felt the Navy had previously
stated they were opposed to any residential development
that would interfere with the present operation but she
did not remember the Navy previously speaking against
this particular residential proposal. She felt the Navy
position had changed.
Councilman Lacayo asked if the Navy had plans to house
the arriving Viet Nam refugees or if the Nike base would
be used for this purpose. Lt. Commander Brown stated the
Navy had no such plans at either location.
In response to Councilman Kanel's question as to whether
the Navy received directions from the Defense Department
to oppose the residential development, Lt. Commander Brown
reported that the Navy had not received instructions from
Defense Department officials but he stated it was the
captain's responsibility to protect the status of the
Air Station. He stated there were Defense Department
officials who supported and those who opposed the expan-
sion of the station. Lt. Commander Brown reported that
the Navy had submitted plans to Washington for the purchase
of three triangular pieces of property surrounding the
end of the runway which may not yet have been submitted
to the Defense Department. He stated portions of this
property are under lease until 1985 and the Navy desired
to acquire this property because it is close to heavy
crash zones and it is the Navy's policy to try to acquire
such property close to runways. Lto Commander Brown
stated the Navy would also oppose commercial development
which attracts a lot of people and that the property
the Navy wished to acquire would not be used for the
expansion of the golf course.
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Mr~Franz Xo Wagenbach, 6058 Pitcarin, Cypress, read
!~s ~ a 1970 letter from the California Department of Real
tate which indicated the Air Station was scheduled for
deactivation by July 1, 1971. Mr. Wagenbach spoke in
opposition to the noise and vibration problems from low-
flying aircraft which flew directly over his tract° He
stated homeowners bought homes in the area based on the
assumption that the Air Station would cease operations.
Mr. Wagenbach indicated his comments were directed to
the Noise Element and the Mayor advised him that hearing
would be conducted later.
Mr. Howard Rowan, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, president
of the Cypress Citizens' Association, felt the applicant
had not been straightforward in his dealings with the
City since the applicant had previously stated 206 condo-
minium units were required to make the project economically
feasible and was now proposing 90 single-family units°
Mro Rowan felt the only valid point supporting a zone
change was the complexity of ownership and he mentioned
that the Airport Land Use Commission had determined the
property to be in an unsafe area because of the aircraft
flights. He stated the problem would be increased with
more homeowners.
Mr. Norm Osborne, 5792 Karen Avenue, Cypress, read a
letter to the Council dated March 25 in which he indicated
the $66,000 in school costs for the 180 children generated
by the proposed development would not be offset by the
$20,000 the staff anticipated the City would receive in
tax revenue from the property. He felt that if every 20
acres of residential property yields the same $20,000
income then the City would receive over $3 million annually°
Mr. Osborne stated he would like to see how much revenue
the City would realize if the property is zoned commercially
or industrially which he felt would generate eight to nine
times more revenue than residential.
The staff pointed out that the $20,000 revenue is net
revenue to the City and that the school costs are not
financed from City revenues but from a separate school
district tax.
The City Manager read a letter from the Anaheim Union High
School District dated April 28 which indicated students
from this development would attend Western High School
and Apollo Jr. High School and that both buildings will be
able to accommodate these students. He read a letter
from the superintendent of the Savanna School District
dated April 28 which indicated the proposed development
would not adversely affect the District, and the current
classroom facilities will be able to handle the kinder-
garten through sixth grade students who will probably
attend the Hartsen School. The City Manager indicated
both districts were concerned over declining enrollments
and maintaining their personnel.
Mro Osborne felt the increased population could necessitate
an additional police officer or fireman which would result
in a direct cost to the taxpayer°
Councilman Harvey felt several statements in Mr. Osborne's
letter were presumptuous including the presumption that
all children would be school age or attending the same
grades° He stated that if there is a better practical
solution to the problem as referenced in the letter that
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it be made known to the Council and he felt that Mr.
Osborne's statement that the Council is influenced by
outside interests was insulting and that evidence of
this should be made known and a formal complaint filed.
The Finance Director discussed the two types of costs to
the City, fixed and variable, and stated any type of
residential development would not have an impact on fixed
costs such as maintaining the Civic Center or improving the
Corporation Yard. He stated the addition of 90 units would
not have a substantial affect on manpower to service the
development and he pointed out that state subventions are a
primary source of City revenue and are based on population.
He indicated that school enrollments are low and schools have
the capacity to accommodate the new students without increasing
costs to the taxpayer. The Finance Director also stated that
only certain types of industrial and commercial uses bring
in more revenue than residential uses and the highest revenue
producing commercial use is one which includes direct sales
and provides sales tax.
RECESS:
Mayor Frankiewich called for a recess at 9:50 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 10:00 p.m. with all
Councilmen present.
Mayor Frankiewich asked if there were any more speakers in
opposition to Zone Change #75-1.
Mrs. Marnie Real, 6116 Jeffrey Mark Street, Cypress, stated
her main concern was that the property is adjacent to the
Harvey property and she recommended that the Council postpone
action until something is decided on the Harvey property.
She felt the railroad provided a good natural buffer and if
residential use is placed on the property these residents
would oppose an industrial or commercial use of the Harvey
property. She felt that industry attracts industry and that
both properties could be developed for industrial or commer-
cial use.
Mr. Don Stoner, 6027 Pitcarin Street, Cypress, felt that
if the property remains vacant the aircraft from Los Alamitos
Air Station could be diverted over the vacant fields and
would not create further noise problems over his tract which
is located east of Valley View and south of Katella. He
stated that often aircraft fly as low as 200 feet above
homes in the tract.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she felt the expansion of air
operations was more of a reality than previously thought
and she asked that a transcript be made for the next meeting
of Lt. Commander Brown's comments during the General Plan
amendment hearing.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
man Lacayo to continue the hearing regarding Zone Change
#75-1 to the next regular meeting.
Councilman Lacayo asked that the staff obtain information
on the flight records at Los Alamitos Air Station.
A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Kanel and sec-
onded by Mayor Frankiewich to continue the public hearing
regarding Zone Change #75-1 to the July 14 Council meeting.
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Councilman Kanel recommended a continuance so that the
Council may decide the issue after it sees the result of
the special election. He stated some persons may feel the
Council's action at this time could influence the voters.
Councilwoman Sonju felt the voters would ultimately decide
the future development of the property and stated she did
not oppose the continuance.
Councilman Lacayo withdrew his second to the motion and
the motion died.
The substitute motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
Sonju and Frankiewich
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #75-2 - NOISE
ELEMENT: Mayor Frankiewich reopened the public hearing
and asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated April 22
which indicated the Planning Commission unanimously rec-
ommended approval of the Noise Element by the Council.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue the public
hearing regarding the Noise Element to the May 12 meeting.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to approve the March 24, April
14, and April 19 minutes with Councilman Kanel abstaining
on the April 14 minutes.
Councilman Lacayo requested that Item No. 25, consideration
of the Opinion Research survey, be taken out of order.
Mr. Don Weddle, of Opinion Research of California, reviewed
the findings of the random opinion survey conducted in
350 homes throughout the City. He reported there was a
5.5% limit of error in the findings and stated the
survey should not be a substitute for decision making. Mr.
Weddie explained the findings relating to growth and develop-
ment, crime, City services and taxes, citizen voting on
zoning matters, development of the Harvey property and 20
acre triangular property, the operation of Los Alamitos Air
Station, and the City's future annexation policy.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU LEFT THE MEETING AT 11:00 P.M.
For the record Councilman Kanet stated the Council was
asked to submit issues to be included in the survey and
that he strongly opposed one Council member deleting
the results of the question on a bird aviary from the
final published report.
It was moved by Mayor Frankiewich and seconded by Council-
man Lacayo to receive and file the Opinion Research Sur-
vey and establish a policy of charging $5.00 per copy
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for distribution. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILB~N: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING OF REC-
REATION AND PARK DISTRICT ACTIVITY BROCHURE FOR SUMMER~
FALL~ WINTER AND SPRING~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7475-33
RP: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated April 21 which indicated bids were requested
from six vendors and only one bid was received°
Councilman Kanel requested that the staff provide a fact
sheet with breakdown information regarding warrant list
items.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel that the City Council, acting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the CypreSs Recreation and Park
District, accept the bid from Rotary Offset Printers in
the amount of $4,500.00 which includes sales tax and
additional copies if required. The motion was unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING
INSTALLATION ON VALLEY VIEW STREET MEDIAN FROM FRED DRIVE
TO ORANGE AVENUE AND FROM STANTON CHANNEL TO SOUTH CITY
LIMITS~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7450-90: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated April 22 and outlined the seven bids received°
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by
Councilman Lacayo to determine that Omega Landscape
Company is the lowest responsible bidder and award the
contract for landscaping and irrigating Valley View
Street, Project #7450-90, to Omega Landscape Company,
1501Wo Taft Avenue, Orange, California per their proposal
dated April 22, 1975 in the amount of $41,915.30. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Frankiewich 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 regarding each
item. She asked if any Councilman wished to remove an item.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to approve Items #4 through
20 on the Consent Calendar.
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Item No. 4: Consideration of Bicycle Lane Improvements
_~3Drange Avenue and Ball Road from Holder Street to
Bloomfield Street, Holder Street, Valley View Street,
Walker Street, Moody Street, Denni Street and Bloomfield
Street from Ball Road to Orange Avenue, Acceptance of
Improvements, City of Cypress Project #7406-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the bicycle
lane improvements on Orange Avenue and Ball Road from
Holder Street to Bloomfield Street, Holder Street, Valley
View Street, Walker Street, Moody Street, Denni Street and
Bloomfield Street from Ball Road to Orange Avenue, Project
#7406-90 as being satisfactorily completed in accordance
with plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk
to release the Labor and Material Bonds upon expiration
of the required lien period providing no liens have been
filed and to release the Faithful Performance Bonds upon
expiration of one year guarantee providing no defects in
material or workmanship become evident°
Item No. 5: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements
and Release of Bonds for Tracts #8244 and #8303, Located
at Ball Road, from ]060' to 1290' West of Valley View
Street and Valley View Street from 390' to 660' North of
Ball Road.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public
improvements in Tracts #8244 and #8303 as being satisfac-
torily completed in accordance with plans and specifications
and authorize the City Clerk to release the Monumentation
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°
Item No. 6: Consideration of Orange Avenue Storm Drain
from Moody Street to 650' East of Moody Street, Acceptance
of Improvements, City of Cypress Project #7517-20o
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the transfer
of unused funds in Account #10-42123 back into the Drainage
Facility Fund and accept the Orange Avenue Storm Drain
from Moody Street to 650' east of Moody Street, Project
#7517-20 as being satisfactorily completed in accordance
with plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk
to release the Labor and Material Bonds upon expiration
of the required lien period providing no liens have been
filed and to release the Faithful Performance Bonds upon
expiration of one year guarantee providing no defects in
material or workmanship become evident°
Item No. 7: Consideration of a Request from the 1975
Clean Up and Beautification Coordinator Requesting the
City of Cypress' participation in the County-wide Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1590
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS PROCLAIMING ITS ADOPTION OF THE
CONCEPT OF, AND ITS INTENT TO PARTICIPATE IN,
A COORDINATED CLEAN-UP AND BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the
roll call vote:
following
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AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Item No. 8: Consideration of a Request from the Orange
County Connnunity Development Council, Inc. for the Mayor
and City Council to Proclaim May 14, 1975 as National
Head Start Day.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim
May 14, 1975 as "National Head Start Day" in the City of
Cypress.
Item No. 9: Consideration of a Request from the Cypress
Twirlers Square Dance Club to Use the Civic Center Facil-
ities for Square Dancing.
Recommendation: That the City
of the Cypress Twirlers Square
Cypress Civic Center Plaza for
p.m. to 11:30 p.m. for June 7,
6, and October 4, 1975.
Council grant the request
Dance Club to use the
square dancing from 7:00
July 5, August 2, September
Item No. 10: Consideration of a Request from the St.
Irenaeus Fiesta Committee for Waiver of Fees for the St.
Irenaeus Catholic Church Annual Fiesta.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request
to waive all required fees for the St. Irenaeus Catholic
Church annual fiesta on June 21 and 22, 1975 with the
condition that no fee building and electrical permits be
obtained for carnival activities.
Item No. ll: Consideration of Evaluation of City's
Communication Systems.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue consider-
ation of evaluation of the City's communication systems
to the June 9, 1975 meeting.
Item No. 12: Consideration of a Special Election on
General Plan Amendment #74-2.
Recommendation: That the City Council, by minute action,
request the City Attorney to prepare the impartial analysis
of the ballot measure for the special referendum election
on the General Plan Amendment #74-2; adopt the following
Resolution by title only designating the City Council as
the proponents for filing a ballot argument on the
special referendum measure regarding General Plan Amend-
ment #74-2; and adopt the following Resolution by title
only requesting the Orange County Registrar of Voters'
office to assist the City in conducting a special refer-
endum election regarding General Plan Amendment #74-2.
RESOLUTION NO. 1591
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
OF ITS MEMBERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT FOR
A CITY MEASURE.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1592
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO PERMIT THE REGISTRAR
OF VOTERS OF SAID COUNTY TO RENDER SPECIFIED
SERVICES TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE
CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN SAID CITY ON JULY 1, 1975.
The motion was unanimously carried by
roll call vote:
the following
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to officially designate
Martin and Chapman as the election supplier.
Item Noo 13: Consideration of a Report on the Use of
Aluminum Wiring.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item Noo 14: Consideration of "No Parking" Restrictions
Adjacent to Cypress College Parking Entrance/Exit.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Establishing a One-Hour
Parking Limitation at 9091 Holder Street.
Item No. 16: Consideration of a "No Parking"
New Orleans Apartments, 6141 Orange Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt
Resolution (covering Items #14, 15, and 16)
title as follows:
Request,
the following
by title only,
RESOLUTION NO. 1593
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING NO PARKING AREAS AND
LIMITED TIME PARKING AREAS.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Item Noo 17: Consideration of Installing Hospital
Directional Signs.
Recommendation: That the City Council
signing at the following locations:
authorize "Hospital"
Valley View Street, both north and south of Katella
Avenue (serving both Los Alamitos and Stanton Hospitals.)
Lincoln Avenue, east and west of Walker Street (serving
La Palmao)
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3. Valley View Street, north and south of Orange Avenue
( serving Ariahelm. )
Item Noo 18: Continuation of Consideration of a Resolution
on the Cypress Bicentennial Committee.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1594
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC ALL CITIZENS
BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE TO DEVELOP ACTIVITIES
FOR THE BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Item No. 19: Consideration of a Report Regarding City
Council Ads in League Yearbooks or Programs°
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize an
penditure of $75 for the ad in the Girls' Softball
Association brochure.
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Item No. 20: Continuation of Consideration of a Report
on the Investigation of the Special Interests Involved in
the Development of the Property Adjacent to the Los
Alamitos Naval Air Station°
Recommendation: That this item be continued to the May
27, 1975 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF FIREWORKS SALES IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated
April 23 which transmitted the results of a survey of com-
munity organizations regarding a restriction on the sale
of fireworks. The report indicated that the Opinion
Research Survey found that 29% of those questioned favored
a prohibition of all fireworks sales compared to 31% who
supported the current law.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich to direct the City Attorney to draft an amend-
ment to the fireworks ordinance of the City of Cypress
restricting the sale of fireworks in the City of Cypress
to those over 16 years of age and that the days of sale
for fireworks within the community extend from July 2
through July 4 only. The motion failed to carry by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Lacayo and Frankiewich
Harvey and Kanel
Sonju
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The City
Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated
April 22.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to continue consider-
ation of the appointments to the May 12 meeting.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE
T~T MAP #8888: The City Manager presented a report
f~o~' the Planning Director dated April 24 which indicated
the applicant wished this matter referred back to the
Planning Commission in order to submit a revised tentative
tract map for a condominium development.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to refer consideration of
Tentative Tract Map #8888 back to the Planning Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE LOS
ALAMITOS RACE TRACK: The City Manager presented a report
dated April 24 which transmitted the survey results of
taxes charged at various race tracks and ordinances which
provide for increases in the business license tax and
admission tax at Los Alamitos Race Track° The business
license tax increase would be $80 per day and admission
tax increase $ .05 per ticket. The City Manager indicated
that consideration of an increase in the City parking
tax would be continued tmtil January, 1976 to determine
the economic status of the race track and the City's rev-
enue needs. The City Manager pointed out that other com-
mercial enterprises which charge admission, such as the
Cypress Cinema Theater, would not be impacted by the
ordinance because of the way it is drafted.
Councilman Kanel stated, for the record, that he would
oppose any admission tax for the Cypress theater and
indicated he supported the race track admission tax
increase because it was on gambling°
Hearing no objections, Mayor Frankiewich ordered the
following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING PORTIONS OF SECTIONS
26-10 AND 26-11 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS RELATING TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich to approve the first reading of the Ordinance°
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following
Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TEE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 15-40 OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE LICENSE
TAX FOR HORSE RACES.
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
man Lacayo to approve the first reading of the Ordinance°
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: The City Manager
presented a report dated April 24 regarding vacancies on
the Arts and Cultural and Recreation and Park Commissions°
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to continue this matter to
the May 12 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF MANAGEMENT SALARIES: The City Manager
presented a report regarding this matter dated April 24°
It was agreed by the Council to continue this matter to
the May 12 meeting°
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS
FOR WARRANTS #38381-38515: It was moved by Councilman
Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Frankiewich to approve the
Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #38381 through 38451
in the total amount of $675,423.33; and the Warrant List
for Warrants #38452 through 38515 in the total amount of
$701,964.01. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS
FOR WARRANTS #4184-4236 AND 301-306: It was moved by
Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Frankiewich to
approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial
Warrant List for Warrants #4184 through 4220 and 301
through 303 in the total amount of $823,085.68;. and the
Warrant List for Warrants #4221 through 4236 and 304
through 306 in the total amount of $864,360.81o The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
At Councilman Lacayo's request, a matter was added to the
agenda regarding the Orange County Mosquito Abatement
District.
Councilman Lacayo stated the Mosquito Abatement District
was a tax collecting district and he felt the Council had
a responsibility of analyzing tax problems which had been
a matter of concern at the community meetings. He asked
that the staff investigate and prepare a report on the need
for the District and its expenditures and functions°
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Mayor Frankiewich reported that the District had taken over
the vector control function of the County Health Department
and Councilmen Harvey and Kanel felt the District did
provide services to residents which are beneficial.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place a matter on
the agenda regarding Viet Nam refugees.
Councilman Lacayo recon~nended that the Council address
letters to State congressmen and senators inquiring about
government plans to safeguard County residents in the
matter of receiving, housing and distribution of Viet
Nam refugees who are arriving at E1 Toro Air Station°
He indicated he would like to know the status of the
refugees, if any screening is being undertaken, and stated
he was concerned over a possible security problem and
the affect of the refugees on society.
Councilman Kanel felt this was a humanitarian effort and
felt many of the refugees had been U.S. military personnel
or were relatives of U.S. citizens and he felt the City
should not get involved at this level of government°
He stated he had not heard any concern expressed by con-
gressmen.
Councilman Lacayo withdrew the motion to place this on
the agenda and Mayor Frankiewich withdrew the second.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place on the agenda
a matter regarding a Health Planning Council seminar°
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to authorize all
~ecessary and actual expenditures for Mrs, Vicki Van Allen
to attend the Health Planning Council seminar held on
Thursdays from May 15 through June 12o
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to place on the agenda a
matter regarding Buddy Poppy Days.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the request of
VFW Post #9847 and proclaim May 16 and 17 Buddy Poppy Days
in the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to place on the agenda a
matter regarding Medical Assistants Week.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the request of
the Orange County Chapter of Medical Assistants and
proclaim May 11 through 17 Medical Assistants Week in
the City of Cypress.
The City Manager advised that the Mayor had a schedule
conflict with the budget meeting dates of May 23, 24 and
25. The Council agreed to reschedule the budget meetings
to May 30, 31 and June 1.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to place on the agenda con-
sideration of resolutions of commendation for two long-time
employees of Swain School.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to adopt the following two Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1595
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING ALENA DECKER FOR HER
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
RESOLUTION NO. 1596
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING MILDRED MOHNEY FOR HER
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
In regard to the Progress Report item concerning AB 15,
the City Manager reported that the bill in its final form
did not eliminate cities from its provisions and Cypress
was still impacted by the legislation° He reported that
the author encouraged input from individual cities while
the bill is in committee and that Cypress' Assemblyman
Paul Carpenter was now the bill's co-author. Councilman
Kanel expressed concern that the Council was not getting
more input on the status of the bill and he inquired about
the input from property owners, the Supervisors Associa-
tion, other districts and government agencies° The Council
requested that the staff present a report on the vote
of the committee members in passing the bill and names
of individuals who spoke pro and con at the hearing.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Donald Hudson, 6153 Lawrence Street, Cypress, asked
what designation would be given to the referendum measure
on the July 1 ballot. The Attorney stated the measure was
the only one on the ballot and would probably be designated
Proposition A.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Frankiewich called an Executive Session at 12:50 a.m.
for matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to
order at 1:10 a.m. with all Councilmen present except
Councilwoman Sonju.
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~JOURNMENT:
It was moved by CounCfiman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
1:10 a.m. to Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Lexington
Jr. High School.
MAYOR OFtTH~ CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK~OF THE'~iTY OF CYPRESS
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