Minutes 75-08-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
AugUst 25, 1975
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order by the Deputy City Clerk at 4:00 p.m. on Monday,
August 25, 1975 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, with the following
Council members in attendance:
PRESENT: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo, Sonju
and Frankiewich
Due to the lack of a quorum, the Deputy City Clerk adjourned
the meeting until 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Alice Frankiewich called the regular meeting of the
City Council back to order at 6:40 p.m. in the City Council
Chambers with the following Council members present:
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Harvey, Kanel and Frankiewich
Councilmen Lacayo and Sonju
Also present were Assistant City Manager Douglas Dunlap,
City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City Staff
members: Duke, Fauke, Hawley, Lambert, Osborn and Schatzeder.
Mayor Frankiewich announced that the City Council would
hold an Executive Session for matters of litigation and
personnel and to conduct interviews with the following four
consulting firms regarding the preparation of the environ-
mental impact report for the Harvey property: Envista,
Governmental Professional Services, Ecos Management, and
Chapman, Phillips, Brandt, and Reddick.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Frankiewich called for an Executive Session at 6:41
p.m. for matters of litigation and personnel.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 7:30 P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:00 p.m, with all
Councilmen present except Councilman Lacayo.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - THE PLANKHOUSE: Mayor Frankiewich
announced that this was the time and place for the public
hearing to consider the application for a live entertainment
permit for the Plankhouse Restaurant at 10011 Valley View
Street, Cypress. She declared the hearing open and asked
the staff to present its report.
The Assistant City Manager presented a report dated August
20 which indicated the affidavits of publication, posting
and mailing of the public hearing notice are on file in
the City Clerk's office and no written communications in
favor or in opposition to the permit were received. The
permit would allow for live musical entertainment and
patron dancing from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Tuesdays
through Saturdays, and from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on
Sundays and Mondays. The Police Department investigation
found no basis to protest the issuance Of the permit.
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Mayor Frankiewich asked if the applicant wished to speak
or anyone in favor of the permit.
Mr. Elias Nimeh, representing Far West Services, 2701
Alton, Irvine, California, stated the permit application
was for seven nights a week during the hours stated in
the report.
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, president
of the Cypress Citizens' Association, stated the Association
would like to go on record in support of the permit appli-
cation.
Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in oppo-
sition to the permit. No one wished to speak in opposition
and the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
Councilman Harvey moved to approve the live entertainment
permit for The Plankhouse Restaurant, 10011 Valley View
Street, Cypress, with the permit hours to be 8:30 p.m. to
1:30 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 8:30 p.m. to
12:30 a.m. Sundays and Mondays, based on the fact that
the restaurant is located in the center of a commercial area
and would not have a direct negative impact on surrounding
residential areas. The motion was seconded by Council-
woman Sonju and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Frankiewich recessed the meeting to an Executive
Session at 8:10 p.m. to continue the interviews with the
consulting firms regarding the EIR for the Harvey property.
The meeting was called back to order at 9:35 p.m. with all
Councilmen present except Councilman Lacayo.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Harvey led the pledge
of allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich inquired if anyone
wished to address the Council in regard to any matter which
was not on the agenda. No one wished to be heard.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by
Mayor Frankiewich and carried, with Councilwoman Sonju
abstaining, to approve the minutes of August 11, 1975.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MUNICIPAL STREET
SWEEPING SERVICE: The Assistant City Manager presented a
report dated August 20 from the Public Works Director out-
lining the bids received from one contractor for sweeping
on a weekly and bi-weekly basis.
Mayor Frankiewich reported that complaints were received
about the quality of the street sweeping work and the
speed of the sweeper in the south part of the City. The
staff indicated it could meet with the contractor in an
effort to resolve the problems noted.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to continue considera-
tion of award of contract for street sweeping service to
September 8 and direct the Public Works Director to contact
the contractor regarding the problems of speed and quality
of the sweeping work.
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CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RELOCATION AND
REMODELING OF MOBILE OFFICE: The Assistant City Manager
- presented a report dated August 25 from the Public Works
D~rector outlining the two bids received for remodeling
and relocation of the mobile home which will be used for
Police Department offices adjacent to the present facility.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
i Kanel to: (1) authorize the transfer of $1,582 from Account
~0-4187-448~4 to Account #10-4187-44624; (2) appropriate
$1,857 from the Fund Balance of the General Fund to Account
#10-4187-44624; and (3) determine that Design One Builders
is the lowest responsible bidder for Project #7626-90
and award a reduced contract in the amount of $8,921.20
to Design One Builders, 447 East 17th Street, Costa Mesa,
California. The motion was unanimously carried by the
~011owing roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A ROTARY MOWER &
~EQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: The Assistant City
Manager presented a report dated August 20 from the Public
Works Director indicating that two bids were received for
the mower to be used by the Public Works Department.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to appropriate $243.04 from the Fund Balance of
the Central Services Fund to Account 90-4443-65035 and
determine that West Point Industries submitted the lowest
responsible bid for the Model 1240 Rotary Deines riding
type mower and authorize purchase from West Point Industries,
1320 West 16th Street, Long Beach, California in the amount
Qf $2,734 plus tax. The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
'~ONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Frankiewich announced that all
Sonju and
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 listed on the agenda.
Mayor Frankiewich stated there was a recommendation to
continue Item #5, consideration of an application for an
alcoholic beverage license for a type "40" on sale beer
person-to-person transfer at the Four Queens, 10461 Denni
Street, Cypress, and this item was removed from the
Consent Calendar and continued to the September 8 meeting.
Councilman Kanel asked that Item #6 be removed.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Council-
woman Sonju and unanimously carried to approve Items #4
through 12 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of
Items #5 and 6.
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Item #4: Consideration of Initiating Detachment Proceedings
from the Cypress County Water District.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1637
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL
AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY
FOR THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
DETACHMENT OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY
FROM THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
Item #7: Consideration of Tentative Tract Map #8729.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the request
for an extension of time to September 23, 1976.
Item #8: Consideration of a Review of Beer Permit Use.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the
ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, establish as a permanent policy the
authorization by the Director of Recreation and Parks
for the consumption of beer, by permit, on Arnold/Cypress
and Oak Knoll Parks, as well as neighborhood parks for
special holiday events such as July 4, Memorial Day and
Labor Day.
Item #9: Consideration of a Claim for Damages Submitted
by Elizabeth Ann Erickson.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the
claim of Ms. Elizabeth Ann Erickson and refer the matter
to the City's insurance carrier for appropriate action.
Item #10: Consideration of Investigation of Conditions
on the Rear Portion of the Lot at 9191 Moody Street.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #11: Consideration of Acceptance of Abatement of
Public Nuisance Conditions at 5232 Marcella Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council declare the public
nuisance at 5232 Marcella Avenue satisfactorily abated by
the property owner.
Item #12: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Commending
Captain Melvin Dale Blixt, Commanding Officer, Naval Air
Station, Los Alamitos, California, for His Outstanding
Military Career.
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August 25, 1975
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1638
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING CAPTAIN MELVIN DALE BLIXT,
COMMANDING OFFICER, NAVAL AIR STATION LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, FOR HIS OUTSTANDING
MILITARY CAREER.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
Regarding Item #6, consideration of street banners,
Councilman Kanel did not support the expenditure for steel
poles recommended by the staff and felt signs in other
cities did not require these special poles. He asked if
the utility companies were contacted to determine if their
poles could be used. Councilwoman Sonju moved that
the item be continued so that the staff may contact the
utility companies and other cities to compare the types of
poles in use.
A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Harvey and
seconded by Councilman Kanel to receive and file this
matter. Councilman Harvey felt the pole expense was un-
necessary at this time. Councilman Kanel felt utility
company poles could be utilized for the City's purposes.
Mayor Frankiewich stated she would support the substitute
motion but would bring this matter before the Council
at a later date. She stated the Chamber of Commerce
was involved in studying alternatives for banner advertising.
The substitute motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Kanel and Frankiewich
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN VIET-
NAMESE REFUGEE RELOCATION PROGRAM: The Assistant City
Manager presented a report dated August 21 regarding
the Vietnamese Refugee relocation program which recommended
that this item be continued until the staff completes its
background study.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unenimously carried to continue this matter to
the September 8 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF 1975/76 CITY OF CYPRESS TAX RATE: The
Assistant City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated August 20 recommending the adoption of
the present property tax rate of $.95 per $t00 of assessed
valuation for the 1975/76 fiscal year.
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Councilman Kanel moved to approve a reduction in the tax
rate from ninety-five cents to ninety-four cents. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sonju.
Councilman Kanel felt the $.94 tax rate would not create
a significant reduction in the cash balance and that the
City could anticipate receiving additional revenue from
new development in the near future. Mayor Frankiewich
Opposed reducing the tax rate in view of rising costs
and the City's tight budget. Councilman Harvey felt it
would be a token reduction and that if there were real
benefits to residents he would support a reduction. He
indicated he would not want to reduce services to balance
the budget.
The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Kanel and Sonju
Frankiewich and Harvey
Lacayo
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich to adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows, which would set a $.95 tax rate:
RESOLUTION NO. 1639
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS FIXING THE MUNICIPAL TAX RATE FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR 1975/76.
Councilwoman Sonju requested an update for the next
meeting on alternative revenue sources being studied.
Councilman Kanel felt the public would appreciate the
one cent reduction and fact that the tax rate is being
reduced and not increased and he felt the City would
realize substantial revenues from new sources. Council-
woman Sonju felt the idea of a tax reduction would have
a beneficial affect on taxpayers and would indicate that the
City is trying to curtail expenditures. She stated she
would abstain on the motion. Councilman Harvey felt the
one cent reduction would not significantly affect the tax
bill since other districts, like the school district, may
raise their tax rate. He felt the revenue realized from
a tax rate reduction could finance programs which suffered
from a reduction in services. Councilman Kanel stated for
the record that he would oppose the motion si. nce he felt
the one cent tax reduction would be appropriate.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
2 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Frankiewich and Harvey
Kanel
Lacayo
Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF WELCOME SIGNS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS:
The Assistant City Manager presented a report dated August
20 from the Administrative Coordinating Team which trans-
mitted a report from a committee appointed by the Council
in 1966 which made recommendations on the design of City
identification signs. The design plan and plan modifica-
tions suggested by the Team were included in the report.
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The Council recommended that other designs be considered
and Mayor Frankiewich stated she would like a simple, wood,
pole~ type sign similar to the city identification signs
in the City of Hawaiian Gardens. Councilmen Sonju and
Harvey felt the ten-year-old design had an outdated appear-
ance.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to continue consideration
of the City identification signs and request that the staff
submit a different design.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF A YOUTH COMMISSION: The
Assistant City Manager presented a report dated August 21
which recommended that this matter be continued until the
staff receives additional materials from other communities
and school officials regarding establishment of a Youth
Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue consideration of
the Youth Commission to the September 8 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A POSITION OF ARTS COORDINATOR:
The Assistant City Manager presented a report dated August
21 recommending that the matter be continued until infor-
mation is received regarding the arts coordinator position
and arts programs in other cities.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue consideration
of the Arts Coordinator position to the September 8 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TRUCK ROUTE ORDINANCE: The
Assistant City Manager presented a report from the Public
Works Director dated August 20 which explained the intent
of the truck route ordinance and named the following
streets as truck routes: Ball Road, Cerritos Avenue,
Katella Avenue, Knott Street, Lincoln Avenue, Moody Street,
and Valley View Street. The Public Works Director reported
that heavy commercial vehicles over 6,000 pounds would be
restricted to using the truck routes except when making
deliveries. He reported that the streets designated as
truck routes would be posted at each entrance to the City
and that the estimated sign cost was $1,100. He stated the
staff and Traffic Commission had reviewed the proposed
ordinance and felt it would be effective in eliminating
most of the heavy commercial vehicles from arterials and
from all residential streets.
Councilman Harvey asked if the truck route signs would
contribute to sign litter. The Public Works Director
stated that an effort would be made to combine these
signs on poles with existing speed or no parking signs
or on light standards in order to minimize the number
of poles and sign clutter.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following
Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
City Council Minutes -8- August 25, 1975
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REPEALING SECTION 16-74 OF CHAPTER
16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AND ADDING SECTIONS 16-74 AND
16-74.1 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, FOR RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN
STREETS.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The
motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Kanel to appropriate $1,100.00 from the Fund Balance of the
General Fund to the Traffic Safety Program, Account
#10-4104-21407. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS ~39396-39501: It was moved by Councilman Kanel
and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Commercial
Warrant List for Warrants ~39396 through 39501 in the total
amount of $1,754,791.39. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT TAX
RATE AND PARK BOND DEBT SERVICE TAX RATE: The Assistant
City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director
dated August 20 recommending the adoption of a District
tax rate of $.50 per $100 of assessed valuation for the
1975/76 fiscal year and recommending the adoption of a
park bond debt service tax rate of $.15 per $100 of
assessed valuation.
Councilman Kanel stated he would support the District prop-
erty tax rate since the District is primarily funded by
this tax and does not have the revenues received by the
City. Councilman Harvey recommended that a press release
be issued explaining that the tax rate will continually
be reduced over the remainder of the debt service term
beginning with the next fiscal year.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A
SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
FIXING THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL TAX RATES IN
SAID DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975/76.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS #4524, 4529, 4536-
4635 AND 354-362: It was moved by Councilman Kanel and
seconded by Mayor Frankiewich to approve the Recreation
and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants
#354 through 356, 4524, 4529, and 4536 through 4592 in
the total amount of $786,636.61 and the List for Warrants
357 through 362 and 4536 through 4635 in the total amount
of $1,277,357.18. The motion was unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A PERSONNEL SYSTEM: Hearing no objections, the Mayor
ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 556
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
PERSONNEL SYSTEM.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and
man Kanel to adopt Ordinance No. 556.
unanimously carried by the following
seconded by Council-
The motion was
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: HarveyF Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE TIME OF
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS: Hearing no objections, the Mayor
ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 557
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 2-1 OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE RELATING TO THE TIME OF REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETINGS.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
man Kanel to adopt Ordinance No. 557. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
Hearing no objections, Mayor Frankiewich placed Item ~25
on the agenda regarding an agreement for implementation Of
the Housing and Community Development Act.
The Assistant City Manager presented a report from the
Planning Director dated August 25 recommending approval
of an agreement with the County of Orange which is required
by the Department of Housing and Urban Development for
implementation of the Housing and Community Development
Act program. The agreement would provide for compliance
with Federal regulations regarding equal employment
opportunities, affirmative action programs, air and water
acts and Federal labor standards, and nondiscrimination.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to approve the Community Development Block
Grant Program contract between the County of Orange and
the City Of Cypress and authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel,
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and
Hearing no Objections, the Mayor placed Item #26 on the
agenda regarding a response to the Board of Supervisors'
action of applying for joint aviation use at Naval Air
Station Los Alamitos.
The Assistant City Manager presented a report dated August
25 indicating that, pursuant to the Council's action of
August 22, a letter was sent to all City Councils in the
County requesting support for the City of Cypress' position
of opposing the Board of Supervisors' action of applying
for joint military/civilian aviation use of Los Alamitos
Naval Air Station. The report transmitted a draft letter
to the Board of Supervisors requesting that they rescind
their action and a draft letter to all Cypress residences
expressing the Council's concern and requesting that
residents mail letters of support to the Board of Super-
visors, Congressional representatives, the U. S. Senate,
the Defense Department and Department of the Navy. The
report indicated a cost of approximately $1,450 for the
special mailing to the residents.
Councilman Kanel recommended a change to the last paragraph
of the letter to the Board of Supervisors to read as follows:
"In addition, the City Council has directed communications
to representatives in Congress, the Department of Defense
and the Department of the Navy expressing the community's
opinion that jet commercial aviation is not acceptable
at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and requesting them to
support our position and reject the application of the
Orange County Board of Supervisors." Councilman Kanel
stated that the Council is on record in opposition to
the return of military jets to the Air Station and this
change will include commercial jets. Councilman Kanel asked
that the letter be signed by the entire Council.
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Councilman Harvey reported that Congressman Patterson had
attended a political forum in Cypress this past weekend
and had indicated that he would support the City's resolu-
tion urging the Board of Supervisors to rescind their action.
The Assistant City Manager read the draft letter to be
sent to all residents explaining the Council's action and
urging their support. Councilman Kanel recommended that
the following language be added to the end of paragraph
#3: "through this communication."
Councilman Harvey recommended that the term "commercial/
military" be substituted for "civilian/military" in the
letter to residents to be consistent with the resolution.
Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone in the audience would like
to speak in regard to this matter.
Mr. Ed Jabbour, 11300 Providencia
if the Council would like support
in the letter to the residents.
Street, Cypress, asked
from community groups
The Council recommended that, since this is official City
Council action, community groups should lend support on
their own and suggested sending letters to the editors of
newspapers or issuing press releases.
Mr. Don Lund, 10541 Diane Circle, Cypress, asked if the
Board of Supervisors' action could result in a condemnation
of homes in the vicinity of the Los Alamitos Air Station.
The staff reported that the feasibility report to the
Board of Supervisors indicated that approximately 400
acres of residential property, much of which is located
in the City of Cypress, would have to be acquired if
commercial aviation is introduced at Los Alamitos Air
Station and this would involve the condemnation of existing
homes.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to approve the letter to the Board of Super-
visors and the special mailing to Cypress residents and
authorize an expenditure of $1,450. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju and
Frankiewich
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Councilman Harvey requested that the staff send a letter
to the editor of the Community Advocate newspaper clarifying
the City's position with regard to the airport environs
land use plan for the Los Alamitos Air Station in response
to a letter to the editor from Cypress resident Kenneth
Hulse.
Councilman Harvey reported that he had received a complaint
from a resident regarding street sweeping equipment which
was parked in front of a home on New Zealand Street.
The Public Works Director reported that this location has
been the subject of complaints since 1972 and that it
appeared a business was being conducted from the premises
which involved zoning and building violations.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Mayor
Frankiewich and unanimously carried to place this matter
on the September 8 agenda and request a report from the
staff.
Mayor Frankiewich reported that she and the Assistant City
Manager would be meeting on Wednesday with Supervisor
Schmidt regarding the disposition of City-owned animals
being housed by the County at Irvine Park.
Councilman Kanel felt the County should continue the
upkeep of the animals at Irvine Park where they can be
enjoyed by County residents until the City is able to
maintain them. He felt the City's supervisorial repre-
sentative should support this position. Councilman Harvey
felt the City Council was being responsive to residents
by making an effort to retain the animals and he felt the
Board of Supervisors should show the same responsiveness
and be aware that District residents are interested in
preserving the animals.
Councilwoman Sonju asked if the staff was aware of the
status of the regional park proposal for the Nike Station
and the staff indicated that it was not.
Mayor Frankiewich placed Item #27 on the agenda regarding
the regional park at the Nike Station.
Councilwoman Sonju requested that the staff communicate
with the Board of Supervisors to determine the status of
the regional park at the Nike Station site.
Mayor Frankiewich stated that the matter regarding the zoo
animals would be placed on the September 8 agendao
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich asked
the audience wished to address the Council at
No one wished to speak.
if anyone in
this time.
Mayor Frankiewich announced that Ted Horsht, reporter from
the Community Advocate, was leaving the newspaper and the
Council commended his past coverage of Cypress news°
The Mayor also announced that Councilman Robert Harvey was
recently elected chairman of the Orange County Republican
Central Committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frankiewich called for an Execu-
tive Session at 11:15 p.m. for matters of personnel and
litigation. The meeting was called back to order at
11:40 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Councilman
Lacayo.
Mayor Frankiewich announced that applications were still
being received for the Orange County Health Planning
Council and citizens' committee to study the EIR for the
Harvey property and that the Council would take no action
at this time.
The Mayor also announced that the Council would be con-
tinuing its consideration of the selection of a consultant
for the preparation of the EIR for the Harvey property
and that this matter would be continued to the September 8
meeting.
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Councilman Kanel requested, and the Council concurred,
that a commendatory plaque for Assemblyman Paul Carpenter
be presented at the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Kanel and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:45 p.m.
MAYOR OF ~HE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
OF CYPRESS