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Minutes 75-11-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD November 24, 1975 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, November 24, 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 Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following members of the City Staff: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Harvey led the pledge to the flag. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo,.seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the November 10, 1975 minutes. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilwoman Sonju inquired if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda. There was no one who wished to speak. Councilman Harvey requested that the Council consider an expenditure for a National League of Cities Transportation Committee meeting to be held in Miami, Florida, November 30 - December 1. He stated that he was one of six State representatives on the National Transportation Committee. He felt that budget appropriations for such activities shOUld be considered when the Council accepts appointments of this nature. The Council members noted that funds for out of state travel- ing by the Council were deleted from this year's budget and the Council decided that they should remain within the budget. Mr. Michael Osborn introduced the new reporter for the Register, Mr. Martin Benson. He also introduced Mr. Ray Butler, reporter for the Community Advocate, Mr. Vint Mader, reporter for the Press Telegram, and Mr. Russ Whitney, reporter for the Herald American. At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Council- man Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to add Item #10a to the Consent Calendar regarding an application for a private patrol permit by Great Western Investigators, Inc. The City Manager briefly discussed items on the Progress Report regarding joint meetings with City commissions and the schedule of community meetings. City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to add an item to the agenda regarding a block wall fence on the easterly side of Carob Street. Councilman Lacayo asked if the staff had obtained an estimate of the cost of constructing a block wall fence along the easterly side of Carob Street which he felt was necessary to block the view of the nuisances located within the County. The Public Works Director reported that the cost to construct the wall from the northerly boundary of the street to the first residence in the City of Cypress would be $14,000. Councilman Lacayo stated he would like a report at the next meeting outlining possible funding sources, what benefits would be derived by Cypress residents, and plans for the wall construction. The City Manager indicated that the staff would be initiating a mid-year analysis of revenues and expenditures in December and he suggested that this project could be reviewed and a recommendation made when the report is completed. He stated that at this time funds for a project of this type would have to come out of City reserves. Councilman Lacayo stated that the Cypress residents were upset over the immediate problem of the nuisance conditions in that area and were dissatisfied with the action of the County Planning Commission and that he wished to proceed without further studies. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to request the report regarding the block wall fence for the next meeting. Councilman Harvey suggested that the Council delay action until completion of the appeal hearing by the Board of Super- visors and he felt the Board might concur with the City and may have the County or the applicant construct the wall. Councilman Lacayo indicated he was more concerned over the nuisance problems than over the horse stable application and that by constructing the fence the Council would be responding to the residents' requests to abate the general nuisances in that area. He felt the fence would serve to block out the nuisances such as the unauthorized dumping of trash onto City properties as well as the objectionable horse operation. Councilman Kanel indicated he would like to receive the report at the next meeting but that he would prefer to delay action until the mid-year report is submitted by the City Manager which will suggest funding sources other than City reserves. A substitute motion was moved by COuncilman Harvey and sec- onded by Councilman Kanel to continue the matter regarding construction of the block wall fence until after the appeal of Use Permit #3720 to the Board of Supervisors is completed and the mid-year report by the City Manager is submitted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich and Sonju City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to place an item on the agenda regarding a parking restriction on Fred Drive. Discussion was held regarding a request by residents on Fred Drive for the removal of the parking restriction east of Joel Circle. Councilman Harvey reported that the 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. restriction was an inconvenience to Fred Drive residents who were forced to park on Joel Circle. He felt that, if the restriction was to discourage parking by Cypress High School students, the school should be responsible to provide adequate parking. Councilman Harvey stated there was no evidence parking was taking place on Fred Drive by high school students. He concurred with the Traffic Com- mission's recommendation for a report of the parking situation to be completed at mid-semester but he felt all factors should be considered. Councilman Kanel agreed that the restriction was an imposi- tion and inconvenience to the residents on Fred Drive and he felt the signs should be removed immediately. He recom- mended that the City Attorney research the school district's authority concerning students who drive vehicles to school. It was moved by Councilman Kanel Harvey to approve removal of the Drive, east of Joel Circle. The following roll call vote: and seconded by Councilman no parking signs on Fred motion carried by the AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel and Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilwoman Sonju 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. In regard to Item #10, consideration of a communication from Mrs. B. D. Peyton regarding street conditions on Nancy Street, Councilman Harvey recommended that the staff notify Mrs. Peyton that a study is being undertaken by the staff. Regarding Item #5, consideration of a resolution supporting Alternate 6 of the U. S. Corps of Engineers Survey Report for the Solution of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Project, Councilwoman Sonju stated she would like the matter continued until she is able to review the draft environmental impact report for the project and perhaps hear a presentation by Mr. Just, director of the Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency. The Council agreed to continue this matter to the next meeting and requested that a presentation be made by Mr. Just. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve Items #1 through 10a on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #5. 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 24, 1975 Item #1: Consideration of Sponsoring the Second Annual Cypress High School Juried Art Show. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the recommenda- tion of the Cypress Arts & Cultural Commission for an expendi- ture not to exceed $200 for the Cypress High School Juried Art Show. Item #2: Consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Off Sale Beer & Wine Sales Requested by Alpha Beta Company, 4033 Ball Road, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item ~3: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Newport Beach Urging the Orange County Board of Supervisors to Give Serious Consideration to Ontario International Airport for Orange County Air Transportation Needs. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, and also forward a request to the City Council of the City of Newport Beach requesting a resolution in opposition to the joint commercial/ military air utilization of the Los Alamitos Naval Air Station: RESOLUTION NO. 1656 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS URGING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO GIVE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION TO ONTARIO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AS THE SOLUTION TO THE FUTURE AIR TRANSPORTATION NEEDS IN ORANGE COUNTY. Item #4: Consideration of Acceptance of a Letter nation Of Arts & Cultural Commissioner Roderick F. of Resig- Bush. Recommendation: That the City Council regretfully accept the resignation of Commissioner Bush and authorize the staff to secure a Community Service Plaque to be presented at a later date and to obtain applications to fill the vacancy. Item ~6: Consideration of a Request for Waiver of Fees for the Cypress High School Athletic Boosters Christmas Tree Lot. Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request and waive all required fees for the Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club Christmas tree lot with the condition that the no fee building and electrical permits be obtained so that a safety inspection can be conducted. Item #7: Consideration of a Communication from County Transit District Regarding Article 26 of tion of the State of California. the Orange the Constitu- Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to place the issue of Article 26 relating to the use of motor vehicle fuel taxes on the City Council agenda upon receipt of the City Engineers' Committee report on the subject. Item #8: Consideration of a Proclamation Week of December 9 - 15, 1975 as "Bill of the City of Cypress. Proclaiming the Rights Week" in City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of December 9 15, 1975 as "Bill of Rights Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #9: Consideration of Participation in a Criminal Justice Grant Entitled "Burglary Target Hardening of West Orange County." Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the staff to indicate that the C~ty of Cypress is willing to partici- pate in the Burglary T~rget Hardening Project of West Orange County if approved by the Orange County Criminal Justice Council. Item #10: Consideration of a Communication from Mrs. B. D. Peyton Regarding Street Conditions on Nancy Street. Recommendation: That the City Council request a further report to be presented to the Council for consideration at the December 8, 1975 meeting and request the staff to notify Mrs. Peyton of the study being undertaken by the staff. Item #10a: Consideration of an Application for a Private Patrol Permit - Great Western Investigators, Inc. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the issuance of a permit for Private Patrol Services in the City of Cypress to Great Western Investigators, Inc., 3535 W. Commonwealth, Fullerton, California, subject to the provisions of the City Code relative to the operation of private patrol services. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to place Item #lSa on the agenda regarding the United Nations' action relating to Zionism. PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #75-10[ GARY D. BOBERG: Councilwoman Sonju announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the appeal of Conditional Use Permit #75-10. She declared the hearing open and asked for the staff's report. The Planning Director transmitted a report dated November 18 which indicated the Planning Commission on October 2 approved a conditional use permit to allow the applicant to keep one Prairie Falcon at his residence at 9451 Alderbury Street. He transmitted the minutes of the October 2 meeting, Staff Report PC#75-19 dated September 29, 1975 which described the application, and a letter from Mrs. Price, one of the persons who opposed the granting of the permit at the Com- mission hearing, outlining reasons for her absence at the Council hearing tonight. The Planning Director presented slides and a sound recording of the falcon. Councilwoman Sonju asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Gary Boberg, the applicant, 9451 Alderbury Street, Cypress, and his attorney, Mr. James Delaney, 1212 North Broadway, Suite 115, Santa Ana, California, described characteristics of the falcon and discussed the applicant's care and feeding of the bird. Mr. Boberg indicated that he has been licensed for four years by the State Department City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 of Fish and Game to keep and train falcons and that he has been training the present falcon since it was three months old. He reported that the bird is tethered at all times when outdoors in the yard and that it is not noisy, does not scream, and does not bother other animals or small children. He stated he takes it out hunting every day in the foothill areas near Brea and that its primary food source is other birds obtained by hunting. He stated that at home the falcon is always hand fed and receives no live food but eats chicks, pigeons, doves or beefheart. He stated that the bird is never allowed loose and if it did become loose it would probably not return home because it would not hear his calls above the confusing noises of the city environment. The Council indicated they would like to see the bird and Councilwoman Sonju called a recess at 7:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Mayor Frankiewich. The applicant presented the falcon and following an inspection Councilman Kanel stated he thought the bird appeared to be tame. Councilman Kanel indicated his objections were based on the fact that he was under the impression the bird was larger and that it was fed live food. The applicant stated it was unlikely the bird would be a carrier of disease since it did not have many opportunities to contract diseases. He stated it was under the care of a veterinarian and was checked periodically. Councilwoman Sonju asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of Conditional Use Permit ~75-10. Mrs. James Zechmeister, 9452 Alderbury, Cypress, stated she lived across the street and that the falcon has never created a noise disturbance. She felt the permit should be granted. She indicated that the one complaint was made by a chronic complainer of the neighborhood. Mrs. Kay Ezell, 9421 Alderbury, Cypress, stated she has known the applicant for 11 years. She stated she has never seen the bird loose, never hears it make noise, and that she has no objections to the bird. Councilwoman sonju asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to Conditional Use Permit #75-10. There was no one wishing to speak in opposition. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to close the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to deny the appeal and approve Conditional Use Permit #75-10 subject to the conditions approved by the Planning Commission. 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 24, 1975 Councilman Harvey stated for the record that the applicant should be aware that the City has an ordinance relating to the keeping and maintenance of wild and exotic animals sub- ject to the granting of a conditional use permit which provides a manner in which to control these animals and that violations of the conditions of the conditional use permit can result in revocation of the permit. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 (1977): Councilwoman Sonju announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider Cypress Lighting District No. 2. She declared the hearing open and asked for the staff's report. The City Manager summarized a report from the Public Works Director dated November 19 which transmitted two resolutions one approving and adopting the City Engineer's report, approving the assessments for the lighting district, ordering the installation of electric current, and providing for costs of the district to be paid by a special assessment, and the second determining that there is only one contractor capable of furnishing the electric current and appointing, without bid, the Southern California Edison Company as the contractor. The Public Works Director reported that Lighting District No. 2 consists of the entire City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1658 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, DATED OCTOBER 22, 1975, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 1642 OF SAID COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 1651 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANSt SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM OF THE CYPRESS NO. 2 LIGHTING DISTRICT; TOGETHER WITH ANNEXATION NO. 14 AND ANNEXATION NO. 15 ORDERING THE MAINTENANCE OF AND THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1652 AND RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARINGS NO. 1653, ALL IN ACCORD WITH DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919." 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 24, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1659 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CAPABLE OF MAKING THE INSTALLATION OF, SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE FOR, AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 AND ORDERED TO BE INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 1658 OF SAID COUNCIL, ALL IN ACCORD WITH AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919o" 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 ANNUAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated November 19 which recommended three street improvement projects for submission in the 1976/77 arterial highway financing program: Valley View Street from Lincoln to Orange and from Belle to Cerritos; Ball Road from 800 feet west of to 130 feet east of Juanita Street; and the intersection of Orange Avenue and Grindlay Street. The staff also recommended that improvement of the Valley View/ Katella intersection be submitted as an FAU project. The staff reported that the A.H.H.F.P. projects were eligible for 50% funding and could be accomplished next year, while the F.A.U. project was eligible for 83% funding and could' be placed On a three year priority list. Councilwoman Sonju recommended that the Valley View/Katella intersection project be substituted as the A.H.F.P. project since she felt this was the most critical problem area at present. The City Manager felt City funds committed for the A.H.F.P. projects would not be sufficient for a significant improve- ment of the intersection and the Public Works Director described the City's unsuccessful efforts to obtain the necessary right of way for the project from the property owner. Following discussion of this matter, it was moved by Council- man Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue consideration of the A.H.FoP. program to the next meeting and request that the staff contact the property owner to investigate acquiring the right of way for the Valley View/ Katella intersection project in order that it may be sub- mitted in the A.H.F.P. 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 City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICIES & FILING FEES FOR THE MARCH~ 1976 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated November 20. The City Attorney summarized a letter dated November 24 and outlined recent legislation regarding general municipal election procedures which relate to the filing fee requirement, statement of qualifications and inclusion of additional materials with the sample ballot. It was moved by Councilman Kanel woman Sonju to impose no filing general municipal election. and seconded by Council- fee for the March 1976 Councilman Harvey stated that he was opposed to a filing fee in the past and opposed establishing a filing fee at this time. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich Regarding the option of increasing the candidate's statement to 400 words, Councilman Kanel felt a 200 word maximum was sufficient and reasonable. He supported all candidates sharing in the cost of printing the statement. Councilman Harvey agreed with a 200 word maximum and felt this would prevent the candidate's statement from becoming a statement of his position on election issues. Councilman Lacayo expressed concern over the provision regarding additional materials which would authorize the City Clerk to reject materials which may be obscene, scandalous, defamatory or discriminatory. He felt the City Clerk's decision in this area would be subject to challenge and he recommended the elimination of this provision in the resolution. Councilwoman Sonju supported the provision allowing addi- tional materials to be mailed out with the sample ballot and felt this would allow more candidates to run for office. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, asked who would be responsible for translating the candidates' statements into Spanish and if the word maximum applied to English or Spanish. He stated that the number of words might be increased or the meaning changed in the transla- tion. The City Attorney advised that the word maximum applied to English and that the translation was required to be done by a court approved translator. The City Manager reported that he had received a bid for the translation work from an official translator. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- man Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, which will provide for a 200 word limi- tation in the candidate's statement, that the cost of printing and translating the candidate's statement will be shared by all candidates, and, pursuant to the City City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 Attorney's recommendation, will provide that the City Clerk is not authorized to include with the sample ballot and voters' pamphlet to be transmitted to the voters any additional materials prepared by the candidates for City Council: RESOLUTION NO. 1660 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS MAKING CERTAIN DETERMINATIONS CON- CERNING PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO GENERAL MUN- ICIPAL ELECTIONS. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAINING: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel 0 COUNCILMEN: None 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju and Lacayo Discussion was held regarding the unauthorized posting by Council candidates of campaign signs on private property and Councilman Harvey asked that this matter be placed on the agenda for the next meeting. CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR FUNDING BY THE STRAIGHT TALK CLINIC, INC.: The City Manager presented a report dated November 20 which transmitted a letter from the president and executive director of Straight Talk Clinic requesting financial and in-kind service support of the clinic for 1975-76. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to continue this matter until a full Council is present. Mr. John Beekman, Executive Director of Straight Talk Clinic, Inc., spoke in regard to the services performed and needs of the clinic. He indicated that the clinic would be willing to accept $2500 in in-kind services plus an appropriation of the balance of the original $5000 allocation. The City Manager suggested that with Council approval the staff could meet with Straight Talk to determine what their direct needs are, what manner the City may be of assistance in providing in-kind services, and whether CETA funds may be available. A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to continue this matter and request that the staff submit a recommendation on how the $5000 would be allocated in cash and in-kind services and what is involved with the items requested by Straight Talk Clinic. Councilman Harvey also requested that the report outline the total expenses to date of Straight Talk and a clarification by the City Attorney on the responsi- bility of the City to provide this kind of service and on its liability based on an expenditure of general funds for this type of specific service. The substitute 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 24, 1975 RECESS: Councilwoman Sonju called a recess at 9:35 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:40 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Mayor Frankiewich. CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF MONIES FOR CETA PROGRAMS: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated November 20 which outlined appropriations necessary for the CETA I and VI programs. Councilman Harvey objected to the program because he felt the funds were not creating productive new jobs which would contribute revenue to the economy. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- man Lacayo to appropriate $8,487 from the CETA I fund and $57,067.92 from the CETA VI fund to the accounts detailed in the staff report. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel, Lacayo and Sonju Harvey Frankiewich CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF CHEVETTE SCOOTER FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated November 20 which recom- mended the purchase of a Chevette Scooter (a sub-compact car) to replace the motor scooter used in the Police Department parking enforcement program. The report outlined three telephone bids which were submitted. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel to waive the formal bidding process, accept the telephone bid from Fletcher Jones Chevrolet and award them the contract as the lowest responsible bidder in the amount of $3,009.85. 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 COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS #40160-40332: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #40160 through 40332 in the total amount of $1,293,785.71. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Sonju NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich CONSIDERATION OF U.N. ACTION REGARDING ZIONISM: Councilman Kanel expressed his opposition to the recent action of third world nation United Nations members in which they condemned Zionism as being racist, and he felt City Councils across the country owed it to citizens to express their indignation over the way the matter was handled in the U.N. He felt the action was aimed at the state of Israel which has fought strongly for democracy and freedom and that it was an insult to the U.S. which has been instrumental in the creation of the state of Israel. He recommended adoption of a resolu- tion condemning the action of the U.N. City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1661 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONDEMNING THE RESOLUTION OF THE UNITED NATIONS FALSELY ACCUSING ZIONISM AS BEING RACIST AND URGING THAT THE UNITED NATIONS RESCIND THIS RESOLUTION. Councilman Harvey stated he was in sympathy with the intent of the motion but he felt it would be inappropriate for the Council to take this type of action regarding a matter of this nature. He felt that if the Council is going to become involved in such matters it should consider a resol- ution regarding the funding of New York City by the Federal government or other significant national issues. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Kanel and Lacayo NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF MONIES FOR CETA PROGRAMS: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated November 19 Outlining budget appropriations necessary for Recreation and Park District CETA programs. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park Dis- trict, appropriate $18,288 from the CETA I fund and $5,111 from the CETA VI fund to the accounts detailed in the staff report. The 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 SENIOR CITIZENS SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME SURVEY PROJECT GRANT: The City Manager transmitted a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated Novem- ber 20 which requested funding for the City to participate in the Supplemental Security Income Survey project. The survey would identify Cypress residents who are in need of assistance in nutrition programs as well as medical care, welfare benefits or transportation and the data would be used by the District when applying for State and Federal grants and County assistance for senior citizen services. The staff reported that the $1500 appropriation would pay for the survey coordinator and for mileage and lunches for the 25 volunteer workers. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the recommendation of the Recreation and Park Commission and authorize the Recreation and Park Director to pursue receipt of funds from the Orange County Senior Citizens Council for the Supplemental Security Income Survey Project, and authorize an appropriation of $1500, City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 provided funds are granted by the County, to the accounts listed 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 AND REVIEW OF PRIORITY LISTINGS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS, PARK BOND FUND BALANCE: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated November 20 which recommended priorities for the expenditure of the balance of park bond funds. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the December 8 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS #396-406 & 4892-4947: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #396 through 406 and #4892 through 4947 in the total amount of $936,477.83. 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 Councilwoman Sonju asked for a status report on the National Flood Insurance Program. The Public Works Director reported that the staff trans- mitted a map to the Michael Baker Company, the consulting engineers for the Federal Insurance Administration, rec- ommending that the entire City, with the exception of two small areas, be deleted from the flood hazard area. They indicated that the application and justification for the request were acceptable and that they would recommend this action to the Federal Insurance Administration. The Public Works Director indicated he had not heard from the FIA as yet but that such action requires several months to process. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1662 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE FEDERAL INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION TO ACT PROMPTLY ON THE CITY'S REQUEST FOR DELETION OF CERTAIN AREAS IN THE CITY FROM THE FLOOD HAZARD BOUNDARY MAP. 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 13. City Council Minutes November 24, 1975 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilwoman Sonju called an Executive Session for matters of personnel and litigation at 10:20 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 11:10 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Mayor Frankiewich. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:10 p.m. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: ~ITY CLERKT~}V T~H~/CITY OF CYPRESS 14.