Minutes 75-07-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 14, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 14, 1975 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Alice Frankiewich presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich and Lacayo
Councilmen Rarvey, Kanel and Sonju
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City
Attorney John Murphy, and the following City Staff Members:
Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder.
Due to the lack of a quorum, Mayor Frankiewich recessed
the meeting until such time as a quorum is present.
Mayor Frankiewjch called the meeting back to order at 5:19 p.m.
with the following Councilmen in attendance:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Frankiewich and Lacayo
Councilmen Harvey, Kanel and Sonju
RECESS:
Due to the lack of a quorum, Mayor Frankiewich recessed the
meeting at 5:20 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Frankiewich called
Council back to order at
men present:
the meeting of the Cypress City
7:35 p.m. with the following Council-
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Harvey, Kanel,
and Frankiewich
None
Lacayo, Sonju
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk,
John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following members of the
City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Hawley, and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney John Murphy led the
pledge to the flag.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the June 23 minutes.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Harry Melcher, property owner at 5232 Marcella Avenue,
Cypress, requested an extension of time to complete repairs
on his property which was found to constitute a public nuisance
at the June 9 City Council meeting. He felt a two week
extension would be helpful.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to add this matter to the agenda.
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The Public Works Director presented a progress report on the
property. He indicated that the weeds and debris had been
cleared off the property, the broken sliding glass door at
the rear had been covered with plywood, and the owner had
begun to cover the broken windows. He stated the broken
windows still constituted an attractive nuisance for children.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and carried, with Councilman Harvey abstaining,
to amend Resolution No. 1612 to grant the property owner
an extension of time until July 28, 1975 in which to abate
the nuisance. Councilman Harvey stated he abstained since
he had been absent when the original action was taken declaring
the property a public nuisance.
There were no further oral communications.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC
SIGNAL~ BLOOMFIELD STREET AT CARBON CREEK CHANNEL: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated July 10 and outlined the six bids received.
Councilman Lacayo requested that the staff prepare a breakdown
of contract costs.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to determine that Baxter-Griffin Company submitted the
lowest responsible bid and award the contract to Baxter-Griffin
Company, Inc.~ 8210 Monroe Street~ Stanton, California, in
the amount of $7,375.00 subject to formal approval of the
City of Los Alamitos of sharing the extra cost; and to
appropriate an additional $430.00 to Project #7633-50 from
the Gas Tax F~md. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BOYS' CLUB SIDEWALK,
CERRITOS & MOODY STREET~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7609-10:
The City Manager presented a report dated July 8 from the
Public Works Director and outlined the two bids received
and sources of funding.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to authorize a budgeted transfer to the General
Operating Fund and appropriate $1~000.00 from the fund
balance of the General Operating Fund to Account #10-434.27;
and determine that the lowest responsible bidder for City
Project #7609-10 is Markel Cement Contracting, Inc. and
award a contract for the sidewalk improvements to Markel
Cement Contracting, Inc.~ P. O. Box 1936~ Costa Mesa,
California, in the amount of $2,859.75 in accordance with
their proposal dated June 7, 1975. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: ttarvey, Kanel, Sonju and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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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 Council member wished to remove an item.
Councilman Lacayo asked that Item #4 be removed; Councilman
Kanel asked that Item #14 be removed; Councilman Harvey asked
that Item #7 be removed.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve Items #3 through
13 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #4,
7 and 14.
Item #3: Consideration of a Traffic Control Device at the
Intersection of Holder Street and Mt. Whitney Drive.
Recommendation: That the City Council forward a recommendation
To'the City of Buena Park saggesting their consideration of
a "no parking" area along the east side of Holder Street south
of Mt. Whitney~ in an effort to insure adequate sight distance.
Item #6: Consideration of an Application for an Alcoholic
Beverage License for Type "42" On Sale Beer and Wine Sales
at The Timber Inn, 6395 West Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #8: Consideration of Abandoned Vehicle Abatement,
Agreement V-99-75/76, City of Cypress Project #7634-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1622
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT
WITH THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL FOR PARTICI-
PATION IN THE ABANDONED VEHICLE ABATEMENT PROGRAM.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, K~nel, Lacayo, Sonju
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Item #9: Consideration of Extension of Time, Tract #6932,
S & S Construction Company, Located North of Orangewood,
South of Stanton Storm Channel, Between Valley View Street
and Holder Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a one-year
extension of time for the Subdivision Agreement for the
construction of improvements within Tract #6932 and that an
amendment be added to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement
incorporating the extension and the following conditions:
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1. Maintain tract in a clean condition~ free from weeds~
debris and rubbish.
Provide regular street sweeping service on all
completed streets within the tract, a minimum of
once every week, and otherwise maintain such
streets in a clean condition, acceptable to the
City Engineer, until accepted.
The developer shall post "Bicycle" and "No Parking"
signs on Holder Street, Orangewood Avenue and Valley
View Street in accordance with the City of Cypress
street sign plan.
All legal and attorney fees for preparation of
amendment for said extension shall be paid by
S & S Construction Company.
5. The bond surety shall consent to the extension of time.
Item #10: Consideration of a Communication from the Leukemia
Society of America Requesting the Week of September 7 through
13 be Proclaimed as Leukemia Week in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the
week of September 7 through 13, 1975 as Leukemia Week in the
City of Cypress.
Item #11: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim the Week
of August l0 through 17 as Better Water for Cypress Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the
week of August 10 through 17, 1975 as Better Water for Cypress
Week.
Item #12: Consideration of a Claim from the Southern California
Edison Company.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
officially deny the claim and refer the matter to the City's
insurance carrier for appropriate action.
Item #13: Consideration of City Policy on Funding the 911
Emergency Telephone System.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager
to notify the Orange County 911 Emergency Telephone Task Force
that the City of Cypress would not be willing to fund a 911
Emergency System in advance of the State subvention.
Regarding Item #4, consideration of a "no parking" restriction,
Knott Avenue, vicinity of Peppertree Park, the staff reported
that the Traffic Commission recommended a no parking res-
triction on Knott Avenue at their June 20 meeting and their
action was satisfactory to those persons present at the
meeting.
Mrs. Alanna Stuckey, vice principal at Patton Elementary
School and representing Patton, Hettinga and Chapman Jr.
High School, stated she supported the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission.
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Item #5: Consideration of Park Site Recommendations.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution (for Items #4 and 5) by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1623
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TH]E CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS.
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
Regarding Item #7, consideration of an application for an
alcoholic beverage license for Type "48" On Sale General
Sales at the Unicorn, 5960 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress, Council-
man Harvey indicated he would abstain from voting on this item.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and carried, with Councilman Harvey abstaining, to
receive and file the application.
Regarding Item #14, consideration of an ordinance amending
Chapter 2, Section 2-46 of the Cypress City Code relating
to the Recreation and Park Commission, Councilman Kanel
reported that one commissioner was uncertain about holding
regular Commission meetings at the Community Center and that
this matter would be discussed at a later Commission meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to request the Recreation and
Park Commission to report back at the next Council meeting
on the desirability of holding Commission meetings at the
Community Center.
The Council questioned whether there was adequate room at
the Community Center and whether the meeting place was easily
accessible to the public and it was decided that the ordinance
should be amended to provide that the Recreation and Park
Commission shall meet regularly at least once a month in the
Cypress City Council Chambers unless otherwise specified by
the City Council.
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 CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-46
OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve the first reading of the Ordinance° The motion
was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE
CHANGE #75-1: The City Manager presented a report dated
July ll which indicated the hearing was continued from the
April 28, 1975 Council meeting. He reported that as a
result of thelpassage of the referendum issue~ the zone
change must be denied to be in conformance with the Cypress
General Plan. Also transmitted was a communication from
six property owners rescinding their request for annexation
to the City of Cypress.
Mayor Frankiewich declared the hearing open and asked if
anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to Zone
Change #75-1. No one wished to speak in support or opposi-
tion and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to deny Zone Change #75-1. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE INDUS-
TRIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION: The City Manager
presented a report dated July 11 regarding this matter and
reported that he had confirmed two of the appointments and
anticipated confirming the others by the next meeting.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue consideration of
the appointments to the Industrial/Commercial Development
Commission to the July 28 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERSONNEL
SYSTEM AND ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS FO~ EMPLOYEES:
The City Manager presented a report from the Administrative
Coordinating Team dated July 9 in regard to the revision
of the personnel rules and regulations for City and Park
District employees.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she would like to review the docu-
ments effecting the revisions in detail and recommended that
the matter be continued to the July 28 meeting.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to continue consideration of
amending the personnel system and establishing rules and
regulations for employees to the July 28 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF STREET TREES ON EVEREST CIRCLEt CITY OF
CYPRESS PROJECT #7520-90: The City Manager presented a
report dated July 9 from the Public Works Director which
indicated that a majority of the property owners on Everest
Circle did not wish to proceed with the tree replacement pro-
ject and the eight property owners who paid for the tree
replacement were requesting a refund.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to authorize the refund of advance payment for tree
replacement to the property owners on Everest Circle. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
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CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE FIREWORKS ORDINANCE: The City
Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated July
l0 which transmitted the results of the opinion survey
and the responses of community organizations to a possible
fireworks sales restriction.
Councilman Kanel felt a 16 age restriction was too high
and he recommended that the sale of fireworks be restricted
to those 13 years of age and older and between July 1 through
4. Councilman Lacayo did not feel a restriction would be
effective since fireworks stands in other c~ties were located
within walking distance of the City of Cypress. Councilwoman
Sonju felt it wouild be difficult to determine the age of pur-
chasers.
It was moved by Counf~i lman Kanel and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to read the following Ordinance by title only, title
as fo] lows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TIlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDIN(] SECTION 5-2 OF THE CODE
OF ~tE CITY OF ~PRESS RELATING TO TIlE SALE
OF FIREWORKS°
Councilman Ilarvey l'e[t it would be difficult to monitor
the sales no mailer wiml agf,~ limit is made and he felt
organizations wbl, have fireworks booths should be contacted
to determine what problems wi]] arise from the restriction.
It was moved b~ (k~ut~cElnmn lian~,~l and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to appreve the f~rst reading of the ordinance. The
motion carried by th~~ f~l l~winpj roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAININ(i:
3 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COIJNCii~IEN:
Kanel, Laeayo and Frankiewich
Harvey
None
Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF INITIATION OF PUBLIC NUISANCE PROCEEDINGS
ON AoP. #134-495-10 AT 6752 JONATHAN AVENUE~ CYPRESS: The
City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated July 8 which outlined conditions on the property at
6752 Jonathan Avenue which may constitute a public nuisance°
The report indicatf~d lhe staff had received several complaints
regarding the nuisance conditions and the staff recommended
that a public bearing be held to determine if nuisance abate-
ment is required.
It was moved by Councilwomsn Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1624
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS FINDING ~tAT CERTAIN PREMISES WITHIN
THE CITY MAY BE MAINTAINED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO
CONSTITUTE A NUISANCE, AND DECLARING ITS INTENT
TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER
THE SAME CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE, ~tE
ABATEMENT OF WHICII IS APPROPRIATE UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE
CYPRESS CITY CODE.
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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 TENTATIVE TRACT #8888: The City Manager
transmitted a report from the Planning Director dated July
10 indicating that the tentative tract map was approved by
the Planning Commission on June 19 in conjunction with
Conditional Use Permit #75-1 which provides for the estab-
lishment of 43 condominium units on property located on the
west side of Holder Street adjacent to the northeasterly
side of the Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way, The
Planning Director reported that the project is in conformance
with the Zoning Ordinance. He reported that the applicant
had amended the original proposal by increasing the number
of units from 37 to 43 in order to make the project econom-
ically feasible. The Planning Director reported that there
were no complaints raised at the Planning Commission hearing
regarding the proximity of the units to the railroad track
and the only concern expressed by property owners in the area
related to the intersection of the project's entrance street
with the railroad crossing. He stated the entrance street
was moved farther north to avoid conflict.
RECESS: Mayor Frankiewich called a recess at 8:50 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:55 p.m. with all
Councilmen present.
Mr. Henry Roberts, Tonga Circle, Cypress, the applicant,
made a visual presentation and described the design, layout,
floor plans and amenities of the project. He compared the
original and revised development plans.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve Tentative Tract #8888 subject to the condi-
tions of approval as outlined by the Planning Commission. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
None
None
Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF A POLICY STATEB~NT REGARDING A PROPOSED
RESOLUTION ON ILLEGAL ALIENS: The City Manager presented
a report dated July 11 which transmitted a memorandum
from the Orange County Division, League of California Cities
and a resolution from the City of Placentia urging state
and federal legislators to take more positive action in
dealing with problems associated with illegal aliens in
the country.
Councilman Kanel indicated that one of the main areas of
concern expressed during the League's discussion of this
item related to the possible disruption or harassment of
Mexican-American residents who are U. S. citizens. He
recommended that the City's voting representative listen
to the discussion before the League and vote on the basis
of that discussion.
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Following general discussion regarding this matter, it
was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to allow the City's voting
representative to vote on the matter of illegal aliens
at the next League meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO INITIATE A GENERAL PLAN
AMENDmeNT AND AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN A PROPOSAL FOR PREP-
ARATION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL I~ACT REPORT FOR THE ARLAN
COMPANY PROPERTY: The City Manager presented a report dated
July ll which transmitted a letter from Mr. Louis Warshaw
on behalf of the Arlan Company requesting that the Council
initiate a General Plan amendment for their property which
would allow for industrial, commercial, residential, and
transitional agricultural uses. The letter requested that
the City obtain a proposal from an environmental consulting
firm for preparation of the environmental impact report
with the cost to be borne by the property owner. The City
Manager recommended that a citizens' committee be formed
to work with the City Staff and the environmental consulting
firm to develop a comprehensive statement on the environ-
mental impact of the project on the community. The City
Manager reported that a precise plan was not being presented
for Council review at this time since the plan would be
the subject of a public hearing before the Planning Commis-
sion and City Council and could be altered by either body
or the staff. The City Attorney explained the necessity
of requiring an environmental impact report for a specific
project which would be the General Plan amendment.
Councilman Kanel indicated to the applicant that the
General Plan amendment for their property would be the
subject of an election and he inquired if the applicant
was contemplating contesting the ordinance requiring the
vote.
Mr. Mike Connell, attorney representing the Arlan Company,
555 S. Flower, Los Angeles, California, stated he was un-
aware of the intent of the property owner in this regard
but stated the property owner had no present plans to
contest the statute. He also indicated he was unaware of
negotiations between the property owner and U.S. Govern-
ment regarding a trade of the property.
Councilman ttarvey asked if the citizens' committee would
be similar to the Civic Center Committee and the City
Manager indicated it would and that he proposed the com-
ittee to represent all citizen interests on the project
which was of major concern to the entire community. He
stated the purpose of the committee would be to analyze
and present a final environmental impact report for City
Council review.
Councilman Kanel summarized an article from the Orange
County Daily Pilot newspaper which reported on the possi-
bility of a joint commercial/military operation at Los
Alamitos Naval Air Station. He did not feel the Council
could act on the General Plan amendment at this time and
~ecommended that the Council await the result of the
feasibility study by Orange County Airport Manager Robert
Bresnahan to the Board of Supervisors on the joint use
at Los Alamitos. Councilman Kanel felt there was a possi-
bility the adjacent property could be condemned by the
County for a commercial/military airport.
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Councilman Lacayo strongly recommended that the Council
proceed in developing a plan which can be presented to the
voters and not wait until action is taken by another agency.
Councilman Kanel felt the City should urge the Airport Land
Use Commission to adopt the 1973 environs plan for Los
Alamitos Air Station and he recommended the formation of
a committee of two Councilmen and two members of the Board
of Supervisors along with the City Manager to discuss the
future status of Los Alamitos Air Station. Councilman Kanel
asked if there was a reply from the Board of Supervisors
to the City's letter opposing adoption of the 1963 environs
plan and the City Manager replied that there was none.
Councilwoman Sonju expressed concern that the City was being
reassured there would be no change in operations at Los
Alamitos but there seemed to be continuing, positive
input on expansion as a joint military/commercial airport.
She asked how the applicant felt about continuing consider-
ation of the General Plan amendment.
Mr. Cormell stated the property owner was interested in
opposing the standards for the environs plan suggested by
the Airport Land Use Commission which he felt could result
in a condemnation of the Arlan property. He stated that
if the property owners felt they would lose the election
on the General Plan amendment they would not be requesting
action for development of the property. He felt the Air-
port Land Use Commission would disapprove the development
plan submitted by the property owner since they desired the
property to remain as open space or low density industrial
uses. He stated the property owner intended to oppose
adoption of the 1963 standards. Regarding an exchange of
the property, Mr. Connell stated he was unaware of any
contacts between his clients and the U.S. Government for
an exchange but felt this was unlikely since the Government
and Airport Land Use Commission appeared to be trying to
condemn the property. He urged the Council not to delay
action on the development proposal and felt if the property
maintains the agricultural use the U.S. Government and
Airport Land Use Commission will capitalize on this position.
He stated the Council would not be committing itself to
any development proposal by their action at this time.
Mr. Connell stated the property owner did not feel there
was adequate support by the Council with their 3 to 2 vote
on the previous development plan to overrule the Airport
Land Use Commission which is why the property owner did
not pursue that plan.
Councilwoman Sonju felt the Council was not committing it-
self to a specific plan at this time and felt the plan would
eventually go before the Planning Commission, City Council
and voters.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich to initiate the General Plan Amendment as
requested by the property owner and authorize the staff
to obtain a proposal for the preparation of an environ-
mental impact report including an economic impact report,
to authorize the formation of a committee of two Councilmen
and two members of the Board of Supervisors to study the
question of expansion of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station,
and to authorize the formation of a citizens' committee
as recommended by the City Manager to review the environ-
mental impact report.
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Councilman Kanel stated he wished to continue this matter
until the Council receives the results of the feasibility
study to the Board of Supervisors and he moved a substitute
motion to table this matter until the completion of that
report. There was no second to the motion.
Discussion was held on the timetable for preparing the
environmental impact report and placing this matter on
the ballot. Councilman Kanel suggested that a blue
ribbon committee of 50 to 100 residents could be formed
to determine a plan that would be in the best interests
of the entire community. Councilman Lacayo felt the
residents were guaranteed the right to make a decision
by the election.
Councilman Kanel indicated he would be voting against
motion since he wished the matter continued until the
feasibility study is completed and because he opposed
initiating the General Plan Amendment at this time.
the
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
The City Manager staZed he would have a recommendation
on the composition of the citizens' committee for the
next meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF A CAR ALLOWANCE STUDY: The City Manager
presented a report from the Administrative Coordinating
Team dated July l0 which compared costs and other factors
of using pool cars versus a $150 per month car allowance.
The Council directed the staff to keep logs on the use of
the pool vehicles including who drives the vehicles, destin-
ations and mileages.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue consideration of
the car allowance study to the September 8 Council meeting
and request a report on the use of the pool cars.
With the consent of the Council the Mayor continued Item
#25, consideration of proposed position classification plan
and salary resolution amendments, and Item #26, consideration
of a report on the Traffic Condition at the Los Alamitos
Race Track, to the July 28 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR
WARRANTS #38428-39160: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo
and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Commercial
Warrant List for Warrants #38428 through 39004 in the total
amount of $711,996.64; the List for Warrants #39005 through
39134 in the total amount of $737,495.67; and the List for
Warrants #39135 through 39160 in the total amount of
$9,213.44. The motion was unanimously carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF PARK BOND FUNDS: The
City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park
Director dated July l0 which requested that an appropriation
of $1,100 be made for portable announcement boards to be used
in the lobbies of the Community Center.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board
of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
appropriate $1,100 from the fund balance of the park bond
funds for the purchase of portable announcement boards and
lettering. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR
WARRANTS #4378-4454 AND 333-339: It was moved by Council-
woman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the
Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for
Warrants #4378 through 4387 and 333 through 334 in the total
amount of $471,898.64; the List for Warrants #4388 through
4445 and 335 through 339 in the total amount of $1,324,794.85;
and the List for Warrants #4446 through 4454 in the total
amount of $5,701.28. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO SWIMMING POOLS:
Hearing no objectlobs, the Mayor ordered the following
Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 553
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.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to adopt Ordinance No. 553. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo,
and Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonj u
With the consent of the Council, the Mayor placed Item #31
on the agenda regarding the annual League of California
Cities Planning Commissioners' Institute scheduled for
July 30 through August 1.
Following a discussion of costs for the Institute, it was
moved by Councilwoman Sonju to authorize the expenditure
for any Planning Commissioner who wishes to attend the annual
Planning Commissioners' Institute. The motion died for lack
of a second.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and carried, with a no vote by Councilwoman Sonju,
to receive and file the matter regarding the annual Planning
Commissioners' Institute.
Councilman Harvey recommended that the City Manager send a
letter to the editor expressing the Council's pleasure with
the voter turn-out at the July 1 election.
Councilman Kanel asked that an item be placed on the next
agenda regarding fees charged community organizations for use
of the Community Center.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications
presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:25 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
C CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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