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Minutes 75-11-10MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD November 10, 1975 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 1975 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro Tem Sonia Sonju presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Sonju Mayor Frankiewich Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City staff members: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: the flag. Councilman Harvey led the pledge to PRESENTATION BY ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL: Mr. Frank Armstrong of the Orange County Health Planning Council presented the Council with the 1975 Orange County Health Plan which provides information on County health conditions, goals and objectives for better County-wide health services, guidelines to develop new health care services, and recom- mendations to improve the existing health services. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilwoman Sonju inquired if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. There was no one who wished to speak. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and carried, with Councilman Lacayo abstaining, to approve the minutes of October 27, 1975. At Councilman Harvey's request, Item #26 was placed on the agenda regarding the law as it applies to bike riders and the bicycle trails and Councilman Harvey also requested an Executive Session for a personnel matter. At the City Manager's request, Ite.m #14a was added to the Consent Calendar regarding a proclamation for Bible Week. The City Manager also requested an Executive Session for personnel matters and for litigation concerning Item #3, award of contract for Valley View Street. Councilman Harvey noted that the topic for the next Industrial/Commercial Development Commission meeting would be the Arlan property development plan and he requested the City Manager to notify the chairman, Mr. Nieto, that he would not be attending that meeting. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (6) OR (7) POLICE UNITS (REPLACEMENTS), REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7576-3~: The City Manager requested that Item #21, consideration of a request to purchase an additional police vehicle, be con- sidered along with this item and the Council took Item #21 out of order. The City Manager presented reports dated November 7 from the Finance Director which indicated only one bid was received. He indicated that the amount appropriated in the budget would cover seven units but Council authorization was required to purchase the additional unit. City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept the bid of Fletcher Jones Chevrolet and award them the contract for the purchase of seven Police vehicles in an amount not to exceed $21,475.16. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SPRINKLER SUPPLIES (CENTRAL WAREHOUSE STOCK), REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7576-32.: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated November 6 outlining the two bids received. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to accept the bid from Oranco Supply Company as the lowest responsible bidder and award them the contract for the purchase of sprinkler supplies in the amount of $2,883.97 plus 6% sales tax. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: H~rvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR VALLEY VIEW STREET & BALL ROAD TO 1320 FEET SOUTH OF BALL ROAD & BALL ROAD FROM 400 FEET WEST OF VALLEY VIEW TO JUANITA STREET, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7539-10-0780: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated November 5 outlining the ten bids which were received. The low bid and a corrected bid were submitted by Blair Paving, Inc. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Council went into Executive Session to consider this item and for matters of personnel at 6:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 7:35 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Mayor Frankiewich. Councilwoman Sonju inquired if Blair Paving Company would perform the work at the original bid price. Mr. Ben Day, president of Blair Paving, Inc., 200 Intrepid, Newport Beach, California, transmitted a letter dated November 5 which indicated an error was made in computing the bid and he stated the company could not perform the work below the corrected bid price. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to reject all bids and authorize the staff to read- vertise for bids for Project #7539-10-0780, Valley View Street and Ball Road. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 Councilwoman Sonju noted that there were persons in the audience present to hear Item #16 and with the Council's consent this item was taken out of order. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY PERMIT NO. 3720: The Planning Director presented a report dated November 5 which indicated the Orange County Planning Commission on November 3 approved Use Permit #3720 for the development of an equestrian riding club at 8311 Gay Street which is located adjacent to the City of Cypress in County territory. He reported that, pursuant to the Council's October 27 direction, he attended the County Planning Commission hearing during which Cypress residents expressed concern over the deteriorating conditions along Gay Street including nuisance problems, substandard building conditions and zoning violations. Discussion was also held on the merits of the proposal and on the need to establish a compatible zone classification for this area. The Planning Director reported that he expressed the residents' concerns and the Council's opposition to the use at the November 3 hearing. He presented slides showing conditions on the subject property and adjacent parcels along Gay Street. He pointed out dilapidated sheds, substandard buildings, junk, iron and wood pieces, oil leaks, horse manure, abandoned and junk automobiles, and weeds on several parcels and a dilapidated wood fence along Carob Street. He stated it appeared that gates were constructed in the fence by the property owners to allow access onto Carob Street. He felt these conditions would be subject to weed, trash and nuisance abatement if the properties were located in the City of Cypress. Councilwoman Sonju asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to this matter. Mr. C. Dunnachie, 8271 Carob Street, Cypress, stated he has seen large trucks going in and out of one of the lots onto Carob Street and had contacted the Police Depart- ment. He felt the oil leak on one lot was a bad fire hazard. Mr. Jeff Owens, 8412 Carob Street, Cypress, stated he spoke in opposition to the use at the Commission hearing and that he requested action from Supervisors Schmit and Diedrich to abate the problems. He felt the neighbor- hood looked like a depressed area and that the Council should appeal the permit. He inquired about the appeal procedure. The City Attorney explained the appeal procedure and stated he felt it would be better for the residents to appeal the decision since he did not know if the City would qualify as an aggrieved party under the County's Code. He stated a letter setting forth reasons for the appeal should be sent to the County Planning Commission and a copy to the County Planning Director, along with the $30 fee, and he recommended that this be done before November 14. He also recommended that the residents request the Board of Supervisors to appeal the matter. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Council- man Lacayo to appeal the decision of the Orange County Planning Commission regarding Use Permit #3720, to authorize the Planning Director to attend the hearing before the Board of Supervisors to express the City's opposition to City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 the use permit and to make the slide presentation and review the problems and characteristics of the neighborhood, and to authorize the staff to transmit a communication to the County Environmental Management Agency urging that depart- ment to undertake a zoning classification study for this area at the earliest possible date with the ultimate objective of bringing the current zoning designation into total conformance with both the County General Plan and the Cypress General Plan in order to facilitate ultimate annex- ation of the area to the City of Cypress and to inhibit further expansion of quasi-agricultural uses such as the riding club in an urbanized, single-family area. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to direct the City Attorney to research the City's authority for nuisance abatement and prepare the necessary documents for a potential suit against the County of Orange for the next meeting. Councilman Kanel stated he felt the County departments which are responsible for unincor- porated areas have not met their responsibilities and that it appeared their planning processes are directed toward large open areas in the County and that they neglect areas adjacent to residential areas where cities have more control. He felt the County should immediately abate the serious nuisances and health hazards. Councilman Lacayo requested that the staff obtain a tran- script of the November 3 County Planning Commission hearing and that the staff report back at the next meeting on the cost for constructing an eight foot high block wall along Carob Street to replace the wood fence. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilwoman Sonju announced that all matters listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item. She asked if any Councilman wished to remove an item. No one asked to remove an item. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve Items #4 through 14a on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 Item #4: Consideration of a Report Regarding the Posting of Prices at Local Service Stations. Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to forward the information which has been gathered by the staff regarding the posting of gasoline prices at service stations in the City of Cypress to the Cypress Chamber of Commerce for further review and disposition. Item #5: Consideration of a Resolution Supporting SCAG'S Designation as the "208" Areawide Waste Treatment Manage- ment Planning Agency for the South Coast Area. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1654 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS' GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S DESIGNATION AS THE "208" AREAWIDE WASTE TREAT- MENT MANAGEMENT PLANNING AGENCY FOR THE SOUTH COAST AREA. Item Post April #6: Consideration of Support for the Cypress VFW #9847 to Host the District Annual Loyalty Day in 1976. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit a communication to the VFW Second District of California supporting the Cypress VFW Post ~9847 in hosting the annual Loyalty Day in April 1976 in the City of C'ypress. Item #7: Consideration of Proposed Annexation to the City of Stanton. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to appear in opposition to the annexation proposal to the City of Stanton. Item #8: Consideration of Noise Complaint Market. Albertson's Recommendation: That the City Council continue this item to the City Council meeting of December 8, 1975. Item #9: Consideration of Relocation and Remodeling of Mobile Office, Acceptance of Improvements, City of Cypress Project #7626-90. Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) authorize the transfer of $615 from Account #10.44624.4111 to Account #10.44624.4187; (2) appropriate $89 from the fund balance of the General Fund to Account #10.44624.4187; and (3) accept the relocation and remodeling of mobile office, Project ~7626-90, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with plans and specifications. Item %10: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map #8729. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map #8729 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 Item #11: Consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage License Person-to-Person Transfer Requested by Robert J. and Joseph R. polito for The Hideaway, 4360 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #12: Consideration of Proclaiming the Week of November 17-23, 1975 as "Alcoholism Action Week" in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of November 17-23, 1975 as "Alcoholism Action Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #13: Consideration of Proclaiming the Month of November 1975 as Cypress Junior Women's Club "Junior Involvement Month" in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the month of November 1975 as Cypress Junior Women's Club "Junior Involvement Month" in the City of Cypress. Item #14: Consideration of Proclaiming the Week of November 16-23, 1975 as the "Week o~ Concern" in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of November 16-23, 1975 as the "Week of Concern" in the City of Cypress. Item #14a: Consideration of Proclaiming the Week of November 23-30, 1975 as "Bible Week" in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of November 23-30, 1975 as "Bible Week" in the City of Cypress. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED LEGISLATION REGARDING FIRE INSUR- ANCE RATES: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated November 7. The City Attorney presented a report dated November 10 outlining the state statutory provisions regarding insurance rate making. He reported that insurance rates are not set by state law but are determined by open compe- tition, and that the law requires that rates not be excessive, inadequate or discriminatory. He stated the law requires insurance carriers to provide insurance at reduced rates effective on the next anniversary date of a policy if a city qualifies for a lower rating classification. He added that the law allows companies to join together to provide themselves with the services of a rating organiza- tion but that the rules and regulations of the rating agency cannot be mandatory. He stated that proposed legislation by the Council mandating rates would be inconsistent with the present structure which is established by the open market. The City Attorney suggested that, instead of proposing legislation, the Council follow an administrative procedure whereby, if the City feels the present insurance rates are excessive and are not justified in light of the rating classification to which the City is entitled, the City may file a formal complaint with the Insurance Services Office. If relief is not granted by the ISO within 30 days, the City is then entitled to a formal hearing before the State Insurance Commissioner. If the Insurance Commissioner agrees with the City's position, then he has the authority to order the insurance carriers to stop using that rating structure and to grant a lower one. City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 Councilmen Sonju and Lacayo both supported the administra- tive procedure. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Manel to approve the City Attorney's recommendation to take administrative action against the insurance companies which have delayed in granting the City lower fire insurance rates and to request that the Orange County Grand Jury investigate possible abuses in insurance company contracts under current legislation. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and Mr. Howard Rowan, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, president of the Cypress Citizens' Association, commended the Council's action. He stated that, based on the fact that this is an area-wide problem, the Association had requested assistance and support of the Board of Supervisors and affected cities. He suggested that the Council convey its action tonight to the affected agencies and request support. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to amend the motion and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1655 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING SUPPORT FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND OTHER CITIES IN ORANGE COUNTY AFFECTED BY THE RECENT FIRE INSURANCE RATING FOR A GRAND JURY INVESTIGATION OF THE FIRE INSURANCE RATING PROCEDURES. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONSIDERATION OF ON-STREET PARKING RESTRICTION: The City Manager transmitted a report dated November 7 indicating that the Traffic Commission recommended that the Council direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance banning all on-street parking on all streets between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to receive and file the report. Councilman Kanel stated the Commission was making a strong recommendation and he felt the matter should be continued. A substitute motion was made by Councilman Lacayo and sec- onded by Councilman Kanel to continue this matter and request that the Traffic Commission submit a detailed report on the rationale behind their recommendation. City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 Councilman Lacayo stated he felt it would be a drastic move to ban all parking as recommended by the Commission and he stated he had questions and wished to have the Commission's reasoning and justification in a report for the next meeting. Councilwoman Sonju felt the Commission's recommendation should have been justified in the report since they were proposing a drastic action without any forewarning to the community. The substitute motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: 2 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Lacayo Harvey and Sonju Frankiewich Councilman Lacayo felt the Council should give considera- tion to the Commission's recommendation and recommended that the matter be continued to the next meeting. He asked that items not be placed on the Council's agenda without a complete background report. Councilwoman Sonju moved a substitute motion that this matter be continued to the next joint meeting of the City Council and Traffic Commission and that it be the priority item. The motion died for lack of a second. Councilman Kanel asked how the item came before the Traffic Commission. The Assistant City Manager reported that this matter was an off agenda item which was brought up and acted upon at the last Commission meeting without a request for an additional report from the staff. He stated that Com- missioner Kamm indicated the reasoning behind the recommen- dation was because of the several citizen requests for parking restrictions to abate commercial truck and recrea- tional vehicle parking problems. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- man Lacayo to amend the motion to receive and file and request that the staff initiate a detailed study of the parking situation to be reviewed by the Traffic Commission and that the Commission submit a report containing justifi- cation for the recommendation to institute the parking ban. The amendment carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Lacayo NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich and Sonju The amended motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Lacayo NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich and Sonju CONSIDERATION OF HIRING A CONSULTANT, FUNDED BY THE CALIF- ORNIA ARTS COMMISSION, TO DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE CULTURAL RELATED USES FOR THE OLD LIBRARY BUILDING: The City Manager presented a report from the Arts and Cultural Commission dated November 7 which recommended that the City submit a grant request for the hiring of an arts consultant to develop recommendations for cultural uses of the library building on Moody Street. The California Arts Commission would provide the consultant at no cost to the City for a maximum of two days. City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 MS. Joyce Ginns, 4573 Rainier Drive, Cypress, chairwoman of the Arts and Cultural Commission, stated the only expense to the City would be for the consultant's transportation. She recommended that the consultant visit the City one day and obtain information from the staff, spend time reviewing the information and working on proposals, and then return the second day with a specific proposal. She stated the Commission supported finding the best uses for the building in addition to arts uses such as for chidren's art or drama classes. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the recommendation of the Arts and Cultural Commission by submitting a grant request to the California Arts Commission for hiring a consultant, who has expertise with the arts, to develop alternative suggested uses for the Moody Street library building. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONSIDERATION OF HIRING AN ARTIST FOR THE COMMUNITY TO BE PARTIALLY FUNDED BY THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COMMISSION AND CYPRESS COLLEGE: The City Manager transmitted a report from the Arts and Cultural Commission dated November 7 recommending that the Council join with Cypress College in contributing matching funds with the California Arts Commission for a performing artist to work with elementary and college students to develop cultural programs. The City Manager reported that he received a letter from Mr. Stoneking, Director of Community Services at Cypress College, indicating that the College agreed to commit half of the $2400 local match to support a residency program in children's theater. Ms. Ginns stated that the Arts and Cultural Commission supported using the grant to develop a children's theater. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve a $1,200 expenditure from the Arts and Cul- tural Commission budget to fund an "Artist in Community" program and authorize the submission of a grant application to the California Arts Commission for funding this program. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TO CONSIDER SUPPORT FOR EXPANDED UTILIZATION OF THE ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FOR ORANGE COUNTY RESIDENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated November 7 which transmitted a study of Orange County air transportation facilities and needs prepared by the City of Newport Beach. He reported that the Newport Beach City Council would consider at its November 10 meeting a resolution recommending the expansion of the Ontario International Airport to meet future Orange County transportation needs and would also consider the possibility of opposing the joint use proposal for the Los Alamitos and E1 Toro Air Stations. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the November 24 meeting to await receipt of the official resolution of the City of Newport Beach. City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #39967 through 40159 in the total amount of $1,392,110.50. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT OF CATERING SERVICES CONTRACT: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated November 4 which indicated the Recreation and Park Commission recommended approval of the amended catering services contract. The Commission also recommended that the 25% charge to the caterer be continued until February and reviewed along with the fees and charges for use of the Community Center. The City Attorney recommended that if the Council wishes to review the 25% charge in February that this be written into the amendment. The Recreation and Park Director indicated that the Recreation and Park Commission wished to continue the 25% charge to the caterer because of the many compliments received from community organizations on the caterer. He stated that the District was developing an evaluation form to be filled out by organizations using the caterer. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Harvey that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, auth- orize the Mayor to sign the amendment to the Catering Services Contract with Affairs Unlimited. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONSIDERATION OF WINTER CLASS FEES: The City Manager presented a report dated November 4 from the Recreation and Park Director which described two new winter recreation programs proposed by the Recreation and Park Commission - a Senior Citizens Craft Workshop and an Ice Skating Class. The recommended fee for the workshop was $6.50 and for the skating class $15. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju 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 Commis- sion by adding the two new classes, Ice Skating and Senior Citizens Craft Workshop, to the winter session with the fee schedule as recommended in the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Lacayo and CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacay0 and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant Lists for Warrants #389 through 395 and 4843 through 4891 in the total amount of $1,244,949.77. The motion unanimously 10. City Council Minutes November 10, 1975 carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich LaCayo and CONSIDERATION OF REGULATIONS REGARDING BICYCLISTS AND USE OF BIKE TRAILS: Councilman Harvey stated it was brought to his attention that there was a lot of confusion regarding the proper law pertaining to bicyclists and use of the bike trails. He requested that a program be developed to dissem- inate information to the community on the proper traffic laws relating to bicyclists on the street and in the bike trails. Chief Duke reported that the Police Department distributes brochures to schools and organizations on bicycle traffic regulations and that another brochure is being prepared which could contain more information on the law pertaining to the bike trails. He stated the Police Department made about 25 appearances last year at schools on the bike program. The City Manager stated that the handouts used in the school bike presentations were being amended and would include bike trail regulations. He suggested a special feature in the newsletter on use of bike trails. Councilman Harvey suggested that public seminars could be held in school auditoriums and that they should be well publicized. Councilwoman Sonju announced that Mr. Tim Skrove, reporter for the Register, would no longer be covering the Cypress area. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilwoman Sonju called an Executive for matters of personnel. The meeting order at 9:35 p.m. with all Councilmen Frankiewich. Session at 9:10 p.m. was called back to present except Mayor ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilwoman Sonju asked if anyone wished to address the Council at this time. There was no one wishing to speak. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 p.m. ATTEST: CIT* ~CLER~%F THE ~Y MAYOR OF ~HE CITY OF CYPRESS OF CYPRESS 11.