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Minutes 76-03-22MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD March 22, 1976 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice MacLain presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo and MacLain Councilwoman Sonju Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members: Bryant, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Public Works Director Art Schatzeder led the pledge to the flag. COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 6:40 P.M. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM: Mayor MacLain presented a resolution to team Coach Bill Walker, Assistant Coach Bren Petar and the following team members: Rick Cromwell, Ray Beer, Mark Murrieta, A1 Trunk and Phil Fagan. The resolution was presented in recognition of the Centurions' outstanding basketball record and their winning the Empire League Championship. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to approve the March 8 and March 9 minutes, with Councilman Hudson abstaining on the March 8 minutes. Councilman Harvey asked that the staff issue a press release regarding the Lincoln Avenue improvement program for which plans and specifications were approved at the March 8 meeting. He felt this was the first concrete action by the City to improve Lincoln Avenue and enhance the opportunity to attract new development and was worthy of being publicized. Councilman Harvey reported that, as directed by the Council at the last regular meeting, he attended a meeting in Washing- ton of the National League Transportation Steering Committee and also met with Defense Department representatives to ascertain the projected use of Los Alamitos Naval Air Station. He met with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Perry Flikas and Director of Installations Management and Planning E.A. Rogner who were very familiar with the entire issue and the City's past actions regarding general aviation or joint use. Councilman Harvey read a letter from Vice Admiral Sieberlich in response to the City Manager's letter which indicated the Navy is unaware of any plans by the Executive branch or the Defense Department to make Los Alamitos Air Station available for general aviation use and that while the joint use proposal by the Orange County Board of Supervisors is under consideration a final decision will not be made until the future of the Navy at the station is determined. The City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 letter reported on a recent decision by the Defense Department to end Navy operations and assign host responsibility to the Army. The Army's orders at the station were to remain status quo but there was one possibility of a plan to be implemented in six months to expand ground and support forces but no air activities. Councilman Harvey stated his conclusions of the meeting, confirmed by Mr. Rogner, were that: the status quo of operations would remain; there was a possibility the Defense Department might terminate the Navy's activities at the station; the Army is considering another plan including increased reserve and ground activity but no increased air activity; a change in activity involving increased flights or different aircraft would require a new environmental impact study. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF MOBILE HOME PARK PROBLEMS: The City Manager presented a report dated March 19 which indi- cated no additional information was received regarding the rent strike settlement and the staff has undertaken a survey of vacancies and lease amounts of mobile home parks in the area. Mr. Tom Ulmer, 401 civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, Calif- ornia, attorney representing tenants of Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park, reported a canvass of the 300 spaces in the park was conducted. Regarding rent control, 216 spaces were in favor, 12 opposed; regarding the need for a second emergency exit, 215 were in favor with 15 opposed. He reported the tenants' council indicated most of the tenants did not want a second exit and he did not feel the council was represen- tative of the population. Mr. Ulmer reported that Supervisor Battin was scheduling a hearing on March 26 regarding a proposal for rent controls in County unincorporated areas. He requested that the City adopt a rent control ordinance for mobile home parks. He reported he would be meeting this week with the management's attorneys. Mr. Timothy Tierney, attorney representing the management of Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park, acknowledged that rent control could be imposed under certain conditions and reported that the City of San Juan Capistrano had considered and withdrawn such a proposal for economical reasons. He suggested that the Council table this matter and give the parties a chance to work out a settlement. Mr. John Anderson, attorney also representing tenants of the Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park, requested that the Council continue this item to the next meeting at which time a progress report could be made and that the staff continue its survey. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the April 12 meeting and direct the staff to continue its survey. Councilwoman Sonju requested a copy of the survey done by Mr. Ulmer. RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 7:25 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m. with all Council- men present. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 76-1: Mayor MacLain, announced that it was time to conduct the public hearing. declared the hearing open and continued it until 7:45 p.m. She With the Council's consent, item #29 was taken out of order. 2 o City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF USE OF OAK KNOLL PARK FOR MAY FESTIVAL: The City Manager presented a report regarding this item dated March 19. Mr. Ron Jamieson, Cypress Chamber of Commerce President, 9471 Walker, Cypress, reported a compromise was reached at a meeting held March 19 with Darrel Zdarstek, chairman of the May Festival, and the Little League and Pony Colt League. Mr. Jerry Slocum, 4642 Marian Avenue, Cypress, president of Cypress Federal Little League, stated the leagues accepted the proposal made by the May Festival Committee with minor modifications and offered their assistance to the Committee. Councilman Hudson reported on a letter from residents on Wellson Drive who objected to the close proximity of the ferris wheel and intrusion of its lighting on their property during last year's May Festival. The Recreation and Park Director presented a proposed layout of the carnival equipment which indicated it would be situated near the outfields of the baseball diamonds and away from adjacent residences to avoid disturbance. He reported that the curfew hour on games would be 10:00 p.m. Councilman Lacayo suggested that the cul-de-sac openings to the tract to the east of Oak Knoll Park be blocked off during the festival to protect those residents. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE #76-1: Mayor MacLain reopened the public hearing and asked the staff to present their report. The Planning Director summarized Staff Report PC~76-3 dated February 18 describing the proposed rezoning of 28 lots, aver- aging 30,000 square feet, on the east and west sides of Acacia Drive. He presented slides showing the location, existing uses of the property and adjacent land uses. Mr. Hawley reported that, if the change is approved, a General Plan amendment would have to be initiated prior to the adoption of the ordinance establishing the zone change. He reported the subject property was in an agricultural zone prior to annexation to the City and was designated as a multiple-family zone in July 1963 at the same time of adoption of a new Zoning Ordinance. He stated the zone change would not affect any current uses on the property. Mr. Hawley reported he was unaware of any proposal for multiple- family development on the adjacent Lakewood property to the west. A disadvantage of development on this property would be the possible need for access to Acacia Drive. The City Manager read a petition opposing the zone change Mrs. Everett Weerheim, 8541 Acacia Drive, signed by seven Acacia Drive property owners. from Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of Zone Change #76-1. The following persons spoke in favor of the zone change: Mrs. Shirley Sulak, 8562 Acacia Drive Mr. Larry Wuebker, 8661 Acacia Drive Mrs. Mary van den Raadt, 8644 Acacia Drive Mr. Gene Vaughn, 8582 Acacia Drive Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. 3 o City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 Mr. G.W. Sinclair, 8602 Acacia Drive, objected to a stable operation next door to his property which breeds flies and mosquitos. He stated there is no dust, weed or fly control by the owners and he has borne the cost for insect repellants. He reported the stables are not kept clean. He felt the zone change would allow the expansion of riding academies and he felt the property was unsuitable for this use. He indicated he would probably not object as strongly to the zone change if the stable nuisance problem did not exist. Mr. Richard Ralston, 4707 Napomo, Lakewood, California, reported he bought a lot 12 years ago with the intention of developing a multiple-family project and that he could not afford to build a single-family dwelling if the zone is changed because of the high cost of the land. He felt the zone change would restrict sale of the property. He felt the date palms have little aesthetic value since they contain rats and pigeons. He felt the aesthetic value of the street is outweighed by the health problems created by the animals. He felt increased vehicular traffic from multiple-family development would cause less of a problem at the Acacia/ Crescent intersection than horse riders. He felt a majority of the older property owners oppose the zone change. Mr. Everett Weerheim, 8541 Acacia Drive, stated he has been a property owner on Acacia for 25 years and that he opposes the zone change. He gave a zoning history of Acacia Drive. He stated he was forced to sell four of his six lots because of taxes and reported he planned to sell one lot and develop a single-family house and possibly multiple-family units on the other. He stated the Lakewood property was in escrow and was proposed to be developed with condominiums. No access was proposed onto Acacia. He felt the zone change would discriminate against property owners by restricting what they may develop. Mr. Weerheim discussed the problem of high property taxes. He stated he did not wish to see high density development but he felt property owners would have to develop their property for tax relief. He stated he did not object to the animals as long as they did not disturb him. Mr. Charles Pink, 8702 Acacia Drive, representing Forest Lawn which owns six parcels on Acacia, stated he wished to remain neutral in regard to the zone change proposal. Councilman Lacayo stated it did not appear the property owners wished to build on their property and he asked how the Council could consider the zone change without a development proposal. The City Attorney reported that the zone change application did not have to be in response to a development proposal and reasons could include a change in community desires regarding land development, a desire to preserve the status quo of property, conserve resources or restrict development. Mr. Larry Wuebker, 8661 Acacia Drive, stated he did not feel the zone change would increase property taxes. He addressed the bird and pig problem raised by the speakers. He stated it was evident that the property owners had no plans for multiple-family development and that the RS-15000 zone would not prevent them from building additions on their property. Mr. G.W. Sinclair, 8602 Acacia Drive, stated more than half the horses kept on the street are owned by persons who don't live there and he felt this situation should be stopped in order to protect the rights of the property owners. City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Hudson to close the public hearing. Councilman Harvey asked if the Council's comments should be included in the public hearing. Councilwoman Sonju withdrew the motion and Council- man Hudson withdrew the second. The City Attorney stated it is not necessary for the Council's comments to be included in the public hearing for legal purposes and that they are ordinarily part of the record and are included in the minutes. Councilman Lacayo felt that irregardless of the zoning question there seemed to be nuisance problems and he asked how the City could abate the nuisances. The City Attorney reported on the criminal and civil nuisance procedures and stated in this instance the Council could abate a public nuisance through public hearing nuisance proceedings. In response to questions from Councilman Hudson, the Planning Director stated that any nonconforming uses on the property could remain since they were established prior to adoption of the present Zoning Ordinance. He reported there have been no requests to abate nuisances on the property because of non- conforming uses. A zone change to RS-15000 would not auto- matically permit uses such as a riding academy since this use would be subject to approval of a conditional use permit. He reported that in case of sale of property, a non-conforming use could be reestablished within a six month period. Under the zone change the use would remain non-conforming and there is no zoning provision for abatement. The Council discussed the fact that in the RS-15000 zone the Zoning Ordinance permits the keeping of horses and other clefthoof animals on lots greater than 15,000 square feet and permits the wholesaling of products raised on the premises. Councilmen Hudson and Lacayo supported a limitation on the number of animals permitted and maintaining a non-commercial, rural atmosphere in the area. Councilman Lacayo suggested that the Planning Commission study the commercial and retail sales provisions and animal limitations in the RS-15000 zone. Councilman Harvey noted that the requirement for street improvements for new development may destroy the rural atmos- phere which the residents desire to maintain. The City Attorney stated the Council has authority to waive the requirement on certain streets for the expressed purpose of maintaining a rural atmosphere. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to close the public hearing. Mayor MacLain stated she supported the rural atmosphere of the area when the Council considered the zone change proposal in 1972 because of its present characteristics of lack of street improvements, animals, and large trees and lots. She stated the adoption of the General Plan left many zones un- changed. She felt this area was undesirable for multiple- family development because of the location of the drainage channel, unimproved streets and the inability of the streets to handle larger traffic volumes. She felt the highest and best use of the property is not suitable to multiple-family development allowing 20 units per acre. Councilwoman Sonju felt the characteristics of Acacia Drive fit in well with the RS-15,000 zone and she supported the suggestion for a review of permitted uses in the zone. City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve Zone Change #76-1 and approve the first reading of the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 599 BY CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM THE RM-20/A RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE TO THE RS-15000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY ZONE AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 76-1. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, -and MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to request the Planning Commis- sion to undertake a study of the RS-15000 zone provisions including the possibility of prohibiting retail sales of animals, limiting the number of animals which may be maintained for private use and a waiver of street improvements. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Harvey to initiate an amendment to the General Plan in conjunc- tion with Zone Change #76-1. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, and MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 9:55 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 10:05 p.m. with all Councilmen present. JOINT MEETING WITH RECREATION & PARK COMMISSION: Mayor MacLain requested that the Recreation and Park Commission be called to order. Chairwoman Christine Swain called the meeting to order at 10:05 p.m. with the following Commissioners in attendance: PRESENT: Commissioners Boykin, Hamilton, Simmons and Swain ABSENT: Commissioners Christensen, McHugh and Yates Chairwoman Swain noted that Commissioner McHugh had been present until 9:30 p.m. Discussion was held regarding future use of the library building on Moody Street and the Commissioners indicated they received numerous requests for use by community organizations. They were advised that the Administrative Coordinating Team is con- ducting a study and would present their findings to the Council. The Commission expressed a desire to get Council feedback from the meeting which was held with Commission chairmen and vice- chairmen. Commissioner Swain favored sending new Commissioners to seminars or conferences since they would have a longer period on the Commission to put their training to use. Com- 6 o City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 missioner Simmons felt the policy of sending only chairmen on trips, who are forced to resign after a four year term, prevents the City of Cypress from making state-level contacts and getting involved in state programs. The Council suggested that the Commission notify them of worthwhile training sessions which they wish to attend. Regarding charges to the Recreation District for use of the Council Chambers, the Commission felt it was unfair to be charged when they no longer hold meetings in the Chambers. The Council agreed to consider this matter during the budget sessions. In regard to the noise problem caused by the basketball court at Willow Park, the Commission was concerned that the Council took final action to remove the basketball pole without implementing their recommendation to install rubberized backing. They felt many of the property owners near the park were not represented before the Council. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to direct the Recreation and Park Commission to conduct a public hearing to resolve the problem relating to noise and removal of the basketball pole. The Commission expressed concern over the Council's decision to waive the clean-up, set-up fee for certain organizations using the Community Center and they felt the waiver should be applicable to all organizations which request to do the cleaning and setting up themselves. Chairwoman Swain adjourned the Recreation and Park Commission meeting at 11:00 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor MacLain 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. No Council- man wished to remove an item. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve Items on the Consent Calendar. Councilman $3 through 13 Item $3: Consideration of a Request for Designating the Month of May as Anti-Litter Month. Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim May as "Anti-Litter Month" in the City of Cypress. Item #4: Consideration of New Mayors and Council Members Leadership Institute. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any member of the Council to attend the New Mayors and Council Members Leadership Institute on April 21-23, 1976 and that all actual and necessary expenses be reimbursed. Item $5: Consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Off Sale Beer & Wine Sales, Requested by The Southland Corporation, 7-Eleven Food Store No. 2112, 4502 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item $6: Consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage License Application for Off Sale Beer & Wine Sales, Requested by Alex Kong, Fung Y. Lew and Lip K. Lew, 5511 East Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 Item #7: Consideration of Direct Dialing the Fire Department for the Southern Portion of the City. Recommendation: That the City Council continue consideration of this item to the meeting of April 12, 1976. Item #8: Consideration of a Communication to the Orange County Registrar of Voters Concerning Election Precincts. Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to transmit a communication to the Orange County Registrar of Voters Office urging that additional polling places be estab- lished for voting precincts located in the south side of the City of Cypress for reasons cited in the staff report, for the primary and general elections in order to improve the efficiency of the voting processes. Item #9: Consideration of Fee Schedules. Recommendation: That the City Council continue this item to the April 12 meeting at which time a recommendation will be presented for Council consideration. Item #10: Consideration of an Ordinance Regulating Carnivals and Circuses. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading of the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REGULATING CARNIVALS AND CIRCUSES. Item #11: Consideration of Employment List Secretary. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employ- ment list for the position of Secretary as submitted. Item #12: Consideration of Additional Funds for Publicity for the Arts and Cultural Commission Concert Series. Recommendation: That the City Council approve an expendi- ture by the Arts & Cultural Commission for Concert Series publicity purposes in the amount of $230. Item #13: Consideration of a Lease Between the City of Cypress and the Cypress County Water District for Portions of the Facilities at 9471 Walker Street. Recommendation: Receive and file. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF COM- MUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT; FIRST YEAR'S STREET IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ON BISHOP STREET AND HOUSE SEWER CONNECTIONS ON KAREN AND CAMP STREETS; CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7600-90: The City Manager presented a report dated March 18 from the Public Works Director which outlined the four bids received. The staff recommended that the contract be awarded to the second low bidder since the apparent low bidder's contractor's license qualifies him to perform sewer work only while the concrete work in the project amounts to 36% of the total contract. City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 The Public Works Director reported that the apparent low bidder, Bobco Construction, agreed to designate a sub- contractor to perform the concrete work rather than use their own forces. He indicated this would satisfy require- ments of the contract for work items. The City Attorney reported that the Council could award the contract by approving a substitution of a sub-contractor to perform the concrete work. Mr. Bob Oceguera, representing Bobco Construction, 11865 Chesterton Street, Norwalk, California, requested that he be allowed to use a sub-contractor for the concrete work in the project. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to determine that Bobco Construction, 11865 Chesterton Street, Norwalk, California, is the lowest responsible bidder for Project ~7600-90 and award them the contract for the construction of the project in the amount of $18,642.00. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, MacLain NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju and CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSIONS' TERMS OF OFFICE: Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this item to the April 12 meeting. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EXPANDED ROLE OF THE INTER- GOVERNMENTAL COORDINATING COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated March 19. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor MacLain and unanimously carried to receive and file this matter. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER DUE TO RACE TRACK ACTIVITIES: The City Manager presented a report regarding this item dated March 19. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to receive and file this matter. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF WEST ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES CENTER GRANT: The City Manager presented a report dated March 19 which indicated the City received a youth services grant in the amount of $62,503. He stated the con- tracts were being finalized and this item could be continued. Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this item to the April 12 meeting. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE RECOMMENDING THAT SCAG REFRAIN FROM COMPETING FOR STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated March 19. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- woman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1700 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RECOMMENDING THAT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REFRAIN City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 FROM DIRECT COMPETITION WITH CITIES FOR STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, and MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF REQUESTING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO RECON- SIDER ELIMINATION OF THE COLORADO RIVER BOARD: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated March 17. Councilman Lacayo asked what the State's cost was to main- tain the Board. Mr. Dennis MacLain, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress, General Manager of the Municipal Water District of Orange County, requested that the City adopt a resolution supporting con- tinuance of the Board under the present set-up. He reported that an agreement was reached by the Board and governor for a modification to the Board which would not cost the state additional funds. He reported the Board has a $400,000 budget; six agencies with water rights fund two-thirds and the state funds the remaining $131,000. Mr. MacLain reported that official status of the Board was necessary for it to deal with similar agencies in other states and the Federal govern- ment. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the April 12 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unani- mously carried to continue this matter to April 12. CONSIDERATION OF COMMENTS ON THE PRESIDENT'S BUDGET: The City Manager presented mitted a communication the President's budget. a report dated March 19 which trans- from Congressman Patterson regarding It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. CONSIDERATION OF DELETION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR BILINGUAL VOTING MATERIALS: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to continue this item to the April 12 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #41388 through 41573 in the total amount of $1,277,564o39. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, and MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, 10. City Council Minutes March 22 1976 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PRIORITY LISTINGS FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS - PARK BOND FUND BALANCE: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated March 16 which recommended that this item be tabled while the staff applies for Land and Water Conservation Funds to complete the park bond projects. With the Council's consent, the Mayor tabled this item. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCES ON RECREATION & PARK FACILITIES: The City Manager presented a report dated March 19 requesting that this item be continued to the April 26 meeting. Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this matter to April 26. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SIX MONTH REVIEW OF COMMUNITY CENTER USE POLICY: Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this item to the April 12 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF VANDALISM ON PARKS: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated March 16 regarding vandalism at park facilities and specifically at Oak Knoll Park. The destruction of two trees and tree stakes at Oak Knoll was taken care of by the landscaping contractor since it was prior to acceptance of landscaping by the City. The sprinkler heads were not lost or stolen but were removed and later replaced. Vandalism costs to the Distric~ over the last nine months were $3,000 for all 21 facilities. Hearing no objections, Mayor MacLain received and filed the report. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COM- MERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants ~451 through 456 and #5226 through 5260 in the total amount of $1,004,245.93. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, and MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju At the City Manager's request, the Mayor placed Item ~32 on the agenda regarding a newsletter ad for the Hot Air Balloon Race. The City Manager reported he would be transmitting a draft copy of the next newsletter to the Council next week and he asked if the Council wished to appropriate funds for a colored ad and masthead publicizing the Hot Air Balloon Race which will be held during the May Festival. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve an appropriation of $250.00 for a colored masthead and advertisement in the Cypress Review for the May Festival Hot Air Balloon Race. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju and The City Manager reported that the Board of Supervisors had on their agenda for March 23 an item regarding consideration of appraisals for three parksites on the Nike site at Knott and Katella. He stated that since the regional park and Nike property were of concern to the City a staff member would attend tomorrow's meeting. · City Council Minutes March 22, 1976 The City Manager reported that the Rotary Club wished to donate all Evergreen Pear and Eucalyptus trees for landscaping of the new library site. He stated this item was out to bid and an addendum would be issued on the contract deleting these trees. Mayor MacLain added this to the agenda as Item #33. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to accept the donation of trees from the Rotary Club. Councilman Harvey requested that Conditional Use Permit #76-3, approved by the Planning Commission on March 18, be appealed. The application is for a mini-warehouse storage facility on the south side of Lincoln Avenue about 750 feet west of Holder Street. Councilman Harvey indicated the appeal was not a criticism of the Planning Commission's decision but was to enable the Council to consider the appropriateness of this use in a commercial-highway versus industrial zone. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, asked that the Council consider changing the time for hearing oral communications at the beginning of the meeting. He felt it should be scheduled later so that working people who attend Council meetings will not miss this period. He also felt that Commission meetings should be held in the evening so that they can be attended by working persons. The Council discussed the time for hearing oral communications and decided to change the time to 7:30 p.m. and schedule public hearings for 8:00 p.m. They requested that the staff incorporate these changes in preparing the resolution estab- lishing the order of business. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:35 p.m. to Wednesday, March 31, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. in the Admin- istrative Conference Room. ~YOR OF THE/CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: ~ITY CLERK 0F T~E CITY OF CYPRESS 12.