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Minutes 75-06-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL June 23, 1975 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 1975 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice Frankiewich presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Kanel and Frankiewich Councilmen ttarvey, Lacayo and Sonju 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. Mayor Frankiewich recessed the meeting until a quorum is present. The meeting was called back to order at 5:15 p.m. with Councilmen Kanel and Frankiewich present. Due to the lack of a quorum, Mayor Frankiewich recessed the meeting until 7:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Frankiewich called the regular meeting of the Cypress City Council back to order at 7:30 p.m. with the following Councilmen present: PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, and Frankiewich Councilwoman Sonju Lacayo Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy City Attorney Roger Grable, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilm~n Harvey led the pledge to the flag. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried, with Councilman Harvey abstaining, to approve the June 9, 1975 minutes. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich inquired if there was anyone who wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, asked that the City remove election signs pertaining to the July 1 election which were posted on Orange and Valley View and which he felt violated the election code for being in illegal locations and not carrying identification. He felt the City must enforce election procedures. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7475-65: The City Manager presented a report dated June 16 from the Finance Director and re- viewed the bid by the News Enterprise for the publication of legal advertisements. City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to award the contract for the 1975/76 fiscal year for Legal Advertisements to the News-Enterprise, 3722 Catalina Street, Los Alamitos, as being the lowest responsible bidder. 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 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TttREE VEHICLE HOISTS~ PURCHASE & INSTALLATION~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7475-66: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated June 16 and summarized the eight bids received. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to accept the bid of Donnelly and Barnett Equipment Company as being the lowest responsible bid and award them the contract in the amount of $7,687.00 plus Sales Tax. 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 CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all items on the Consent Calendar were to be considered by the City Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item. She asked if any Councilman wished to remove an item from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve Items #4 through 26 on the Consent Calendar. Item #4: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Approving the Annexation of Certain Uninhabited Territory Designated as Annexation #75-1. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1613 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXATION NO. 75-1." 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 COUNCILHEN: Sonju Item #5: Consideration of Renewal of Contract with State Cooperative Personnel Services. -2- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor, Alice Frankiewich, to sign and the City Clerk, Dartell Essex, to attest to an agreement for renewal of the contract between the City and State Cooperative Personnel Services for personnel examining services as outlined in the report dated June 18. Item ~6: Consideration of Weed Abatement Program, Approval of Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the specifica- tions for the fiscal year 1975/76 Weed Abatement Program and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received at 10:00 a.m. on July 28, 1975. Item #7: Consideration of Annual Requalification of Parti- cipating Cities in the County of Orange Arterial Highway Financing Program. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1614 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS INFORMING THE COUNTY ARTERIAL FINANCING ADVISORY COMMITTEE THAT NO CHANGES ARE REQUESTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY MASTER PLAN. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL~N: ttarvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo and Item #8: Consideration of Swimming Pool Ordinance. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the of the following Ordinance by title only, title as first reading follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REPEALING ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE IV RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCI~IEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo and Item #9: Consideration of Extension of Promotional Employment List - Maintenance Man II. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the extension of the promotional employment list for Maintenance Man II certified on July 22, 1974 for an additional six month period to expire on January 22, 1976. -3- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 Item #10: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Commending Boy Scout David Grimm on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1615 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT DAVID GRIMM ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES NOES ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich None Sonju I tern #11: Boy Scout Scout. Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Commending Christopher Draper on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1616 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT CHRISTOPHER DRAPER ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. 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 #12: Consideration of a Claim for Damages by Ms. Frances Mae Johnson. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the claim of Ms. Frances Mae Johnson and refer the matter to the City's insurance carrier for appropriate action. Item #13: Consideration of a Seismic Element to the General Plan. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1617 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS BY ADDING A NEW ELEMENT ENTITLED, "SEISMIC ELEMENT." The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: i COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich None Sonju -4- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 Item #14: Consideration of a Communication from Supervisor Diedrich Regarding the Orange County Health Systems Agency. Recommendation: That the Ci£y Council request the City Manager to refer the matter of establishing an Orange County Health Systems Agency to the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities for further study and action. Item #15: Consideration of a Request from the Orange County Chapter of the National Foundation of the March of Dimes Requesting that July 4 through August 31 be Proclaimed as "Healthy Baby Summer." Recommendation: July 4 - August City of Cypress. That the Mayor and City Council proclaim 31, 1975 as "Healthy Baby Summer" in the Item #16: Consideration of a Request from the North Orange County School District's Regional Occupational Program Office to Oppose Senate Bill 199 and Assembly Bill 465 Which Would Restrict the Growth of Vocational Education in Orange County. Recommendation: That the City Council go on record in opposition to SB 199 and AB 465 and request the City Manager to direct a communication to the appropriate legislators of this action. Item #17: Consideration of an Amended Claim Submitted by the Southern California Edison Company. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the amended claim of the Southern California Edison Company dated June 2, 1975 and refer the matter to the City's insurance carrier for appropriate disposition. Item #18: Consideration of Renewal of Lease Agreement Between the City and the Chamber of Commerce for Use of the Frank P. Noe Community Building. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to renew the lease between the City and the Cypress Chamber of Commerce for the period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976 on the same terms and conditions as stated in the current lease. Item #19: ConSideration of a One-Year Extension of the City/County Health Services Agreement. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest a one-year extension of the existing agreement between the City and the County for health services which will terminate on June 30, 1976. Item #20: Consideration of Valley View Street Bikeway from Ball Road to Orangewood Avenue, SB 821, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Claims, Project #7546-90. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1618 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO INCLUDE THE VALLEY VIEW BIKEWAY FROM BALL ROAD TO ORANGE- WOOD AVENUE IN THE SB 821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDING CLAIMS. -5- 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 #21: Consideration of Maintenance Yard Liquidated Damages, City Project #7439-90. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agree- ment for $1,300 in liquidated damages on the maintenance yard, project #7439-90. Item #22: Consideration of OCTD Bus Passenger Shelter Program. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the Orange County Transit District requesting that bus shelters at the three locations noted in the report dated June 18 be included in the bus shelter program. Item #23: Consideration of an Agreement with the City of Los Alamitos for Construction of a Traffic Signal on Bloomfield at the Carbon Creek Channel (Jefferson School). Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve the agreement for the installation of the traffic signal as outlined in the report and authorize execution; (2) appro- priate $7,500 to project #7607-50 from the Gas Tax Funds; (3) approve plans and specifications and authorize adver- tisement for construction of the traffic signal with opening of bids in the City Clerk's office at 10:00 a.m. on July 8, 1975. Item #24: Consideration of an Application for an Alcoholic Beverage License for Type "42" On Sale Beer and Wine Sales at The Pub, 8850 Walker Street, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #25: Consideration of a Resolution Ordering the Can- vassing of the Special Municipal Election to be Held on July 1, 1975. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1619 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 1ST DAY OF JULY, 1975, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. 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 -6- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 Item #26: Consideration of a Communication from the League of California Cities Regarding a Proposal for State Revenue Sharing. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to notify the League of California Cities that the City Council supports the concept of State revenue sharing without the imposition of the 10% surtax as proposed by the League Committee on Revenue and Taxation. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COMMISSIONERS: The City Clerk swore in Mrs. Bette Hamilton and Mrs. Dorothy McHugh, Recreation and Park Commissioners, and Mr. John Caldwell, Traffic Commissioner. COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 7:45 P.M. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated June 19 which transmitted a report dated April 10 listing the recommendations of the current Commission members for representation on the Commission. The Commission, composed of the City Manager, Councilman Harvey, Chamber Manager and Chamber representative, recommended representatives from the Harvey family, Los Alamitos Race Track, Southern California Edison Company, Southern Pacific Railroad Company, and Mr. Tony Nieto as a citizen representative. Councilman Kanel asked if there was a resideney requirement for membership and was informed that the City ordinance did not place this requirement. Councilman Kanel felt there would be some conflict in having a representative from the Harvey family on the Commission. Councilman Harvey explained the Commission's reasons for making the recommendations and the Commission felt the participation of the five representatives had been and would be of benefit to the City in attracting industrial and commercial business. He stated the Commission rec- ommended a Harvey family representative since that property owner had the most to gain and their expertise and contact with industrial and commercial developers would serve the City. Councilman Laeayo supported a Harvey family representative and he felt leaving them out at this time, following past negotiations with them, would be detrimental and contrary to the purpose of the Commission. Councilman Kanel felt the Harvey property owners had demon- strated they are interested in a mixture of uses and in developing only a small portion of their property for com- mercial use and he felt they might not be proper represen- tation. He asked if the Commission wollld be able to act on development plans in the same way as the Planning Commis- sion. Councilman Harvey stated the purpose of the Commission was to be an advisory body and that it would not be able to act on development proposals like the Planning Commission. Councilman Harvey felt it was necessary to have the coopera- tion of the Harvey property owners especially if the Com- mission is successful in getting developers interested in the commercial and industrial potential of the City. -7- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 Councilman Harvey reported that none of the recommended representatives had been contacted yet with the exception of Mr. Nieto who agreed to serve on the Commission. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and uannimously carried to certify the nine member Industrial/Commercial Development Commission with member- ship as outlined in the report and that ratification of the appointments be made at the July 14 meeting. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated June 19 which indicated a public hearing is required to consider the adoption of the Park District final budget. The Mayor opened the public hearing. Mayor Frankiewich announced that Item #33, consideration of the adoption of the 1975/76 City of Cypress budget, would also be considered at this time. The City Manager presented a report dated June 19 regarding adoption of the City of Cypress budget. The City Manager summarized the budget message dated June 23. Councilman Harvey felt the budget was based on the current state of the economy and that an upward trend could result in more revenues to the City. Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the 1975/76 District Budget. There was no one who wished to speak for or against the Budget and the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- man Lacayo to adopt the 1975/76 final budget for the Cypress Recreation and Park District. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1620 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1975 AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVI- TIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None -8- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 Councilman Kanel asked for the reasons for Councilwoman Sonju's no vote. Councilwoman Sonju stated she had made her comments regarding the budgets during the budget sessions. She indicated she was in basic disagreement with the budget expenditures and expressed her desire to conduct a survey in order to get more citizen input in preparing the budgets. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDING THE LINCOLN AVENUE ACTION COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented reports dated June 19 and June 5 regarding expansion of the Committee. Councilman Lacayo stated this matter had been continued so that the Council may hear Councilman Harvey's comments regarding expansion of the Committee. Councilman Harvey stated that the Committee had offered to meet with the property owners and businessmen prior to the separate public hearings to resolve questions concerning setbacks, landscaping and signing. Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in regard to this matter° Mr. Fred Roth, 5431 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, felt repre- sentatives of the Lincoln property owners and businesmen should have been involved in planning and preparation of the Study since they are most directly affected° He stated the property owners had other concerns besides those relating to setbacks, landscaping and signing which had to be resolved. He recommended that three Lincoln persons be added to the Committee to go over details, especially those regarding costs to the property owners, before the separate public hearings are held. He submitted four names of Lincoln property owners and businessmen for consideration as members. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to expand the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee to six members to include members chosen from the names submitted by Mr. Roth. The Deputy City Attorney recommended that alternates be named for the Lincoln Avenue members to avoid conflicts when voting on issues which may uniquely affect individuals. Councilman Lacayo added to the motion the provision for an alternate. Mr. Roth felt four to six weeks would be necessary to allow the Action Committee to arrive at conclusions which could be presented to the Lincoln property owners. Councilman Harvey felt it would be more practical and more would be accomplished faster if the Action Committee was not increased in size. He stated the new members would have to be brought up to date on the negotiations which have taken place with the other agencies. Councilman Harvey moved a substitute motion to establish an advisory committee composed of Lincoln Avenue property owners and businessmen to meet with the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee and make recommendations to be presented to the City Council. The motion died for lack of a second. -9- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 Councilwoman Sonju recommended that two alternates be named to the Committee and that the Committee submit their recommendations to the Council within a two month period. It was agreed by Councilman Lacayo and by Councilman Kanel to amend the motion to approve the expansion of the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee by three members and two alternates to be selected from the recommenda- tions of the Lincoln Avenue group and that the Committee submit recommendations to the Council within two months. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None RECESS: Mayor Frankiewich called a recess at 9:20 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:30 p.m. with all Councilmen present. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR AN ARTS & CULTURAL COORDINATOR UNDER THE CETA PROGRAM: The Assistant City Manager presented a report dated June 18 from the Arts and Cultural Commission which requested that consideration be given to establishing the Arts and Cultural Coordin- ator position to be funded under the CETA public jobs program. A job description was transmitted with the report. Mr. Dunlap reported that the Coordinator would be a technical resource person who would work with com- munity organizations to develop arts and cultural programs not already undertaken by the Commission. The City Manager reported that the estimated CETA funds have been allocated to positions for which the City set priorities and that if the Council wishes to approve this position it would have to replace another. He stated if additionl funding becomes available the Coordinator position could be added along with the others. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Harvey to approve the recommendation of the Arts and Cultural Commission to establish the position of Arts and Cultural Coordinator if additional CETA funds become available. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COMMISSIONERS: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COmmISSIONERS: None ABSENT: 0 COMMISSIONERS: None CONSIDERATION OF A STATUS REPORT ON ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 15: The Deputy City Attorney summarized a progress report dated June 23 from the City Attorney on AB 15. The report indicated that the Assembly Ways and Means Committee on June 20 voted to send the bill to the Assembly floor with a "do pass" recommendation. The report indicated that Assemblyman Warren was seriously considering the League's amendments which would exempt Cypress from the bill entirely. Mayor Frankiewich announced that it was the consensus of the Council to receive and file the report regarding AB 15. -10- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS #38842-38927: Councilman Kanel inquired about Warrant #38910 relating to City Council members' physical examinations. Councilwoman Sonju stated the City Council had approved this expenditure and suggested that this item be reviewed with the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #38842 through 38927 in the total amount of $1,382,904.96. The 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 CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK COMMISSION MEETING PLACE: The City Manager presented a report dated June 18 from the Recreation and Park Director indicating that the Recreation and Park Commission was requesting permission to conduct their meetings at the Cypress Community Center. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Council- man Lacayo that the City Council, acting as ex-officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission to establish the Cypress Community Center as its meeting place. The Recreation and Park Director reported that there were adequate facilities at the Community Center for the meetings. The City Manager pointed out that when the Council has a meeting on a Tuesday following a holiday, the Recreation and Park Commission is forced to relocate their meeting elsewhere and the Community Center would assure a consistent location. Councilwoman Sonju objected to moving the meeting place since she felt the Council Chambers had a better set up from a technical standpoint for conducting meetings. She felt the Community Center should be available and open to the community and that it would be expensive for the staff to make the moving arrangements. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None The Council directed the staff to report back in six months on the use of the Community Center by the Commission. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A PORTABLE BAR USE FEE: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated June 18 which indicated the Recreation and Park Commission recommended a $15 fee for the use of the portable bar at the Community Center by community groups. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel that the City Council, acting as ex-officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park -ll- r~ · City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 District, establish a bar use fee of $15.00. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None CONSIDERATION OF REVISION OF SCHEDULING PROCEDURE - CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER: The Recreation and Park Director summarized a report dated June 18 which recommended that, for weekend and holiday events, District residents be able to reserve the Center 90 days prior to the event and that non-residents be able to reserve the Center 60 days in advance in order to give District residents an advantage in using the Center. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the City Council, acting as ex- officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify the recommendation of the Recreation and Park Commission relative to the scheduling leadtime for non-District-sponsored activities. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS #4347-4377 & 326-332: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #4347 through 4377 and 326 through 332 in the total amount of $1,653,799.62. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCIL~N: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Councilwoman Sonju inquired about the disposition of the parking problem at Patton Elementary School. The staff reported that the Traffic Commission, at their June 20 meeting, recommended establishment of a red "no parking" zone on the west side of Knott from south of Leilani Street to the south City limits to resolve the problems. The staff reported this matter would be on the next Council agenda. Councilman Harvey asked if the Traffic Commission inves- tigated a proposal for a left-turn pocket on Ball Road onto Juanira Street. The staff reported that next year's budget includes a widening of Ball at Juanita to allow for a turn pocket and that this work would probably be included as part of the Valley View/Ball Road project. Councilman Harvey requested that the staff place on the next agenda consideration of a policy relating to aliens. Councilman Kanel requested that the staff place on the next agenda consideration of the traffic situation in the vicinity of the Los Alamitos Race Track. -12- City Council Minutes June 23, 1975 At the City Manager's request, Mayor Frankiewich added Item #39 to the agenda regarding award of the contract for remodeling the lighting system in the Garage Building at the Maintenance Yard. The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated June 23 and summarized the three bids for the remodeling of the lighting system and installation of a power distribution panel in the garage building. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel to determine that Marion T. Justice, 8911 Watson Street, Cypress, submitted the lowest responsible bid for remodeling the electrical system in the garage and award him the contract in the amount of $3,960.80. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor Frankiewich to place on the agenda a matter regarding a fireworks ordinance. The motion failed to carry and the Mayor announced this item would be placed on the next agenda. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. Mayor Frankiewich announced that Item #29, continuation of consideration of Commission appointments, was a matter for an Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frankiewich called an Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. for matters of personnel and liti- gation. The meeting was called back to order at 11:10 p.m. with all Councilmen present. The City Council directed the City Manager to advertise for persons interested in serving as a Youth Commissioner to the Recreation and Park Commission. The person must be a registered voter and resident of Cypress and between the ages of 18 and 21. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m. until Monday, June 30 at 7:30 p.m. MAYOR OF THE~ CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: -13-