Minutes 76-04-26MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
April 26, 1976
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, April 26, 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 City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex,
City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City staff members:
Bryant, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Manager Darrell Essex led the
pledge to the flag.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO CYPRESS HIGH
SCHOOL GIRLS' "CENTURIONS" BASKETBALL TEAM: Mayor MacLain
presented a resolution of commendation to the coaches and
members of the Centurions basketball team recognizing their
outstanding 1976 season and their winning the Anaheim Girls'
City League Championship.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
at 6:40 p.m. for matters of personnel.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 6:50 P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m. with all
Councilmen present.
PRESENTATION BY MRS. STABLER, SOUTH COAST REPERTORY THEATER:
Mrs. Barbara Stabler presented the Council with a brochure
on the South Coast Repertory and invited them to a premiere
performance June 17 which will honor civic leaders in the
county. The purpose is to familiarize them with the theater.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
to speak in regard to
wished to speak.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished
any matter not on the agenda. No one
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
March 31, and April 12 as corrected, with Councilmen Harvey
and Lacayo abstaining on the March 31 minutes and Councilmen
Sonju and Hudson abstaining on the April 12 minutes. Council-
man Harvey stated that he met with the City Manager and
discussed the contents of the March 31 meeting.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor placed Item #llb
on the agenda regarding a proclamation for the Mother of
the Year Award and Item #35 regarding Assembly Bill #2752.
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Councilwoman Sonju requested a report for the next regular
meeting regarding the direct dial telephone number to the Fire
Department for residents in the south part of the City and a
report regarding the possible expansion of Knott's Berry Farm
and Volkswagen businesses in the City of Cypress. Councilwoman
Sonju indicated she was dissatisfied with the slow progress of
providing direct dial telephone service.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING OF RECREATION
& PARK ACTIVITY BROCHURE, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7576-22RP:
The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Department
dated April 26 which outlined three bids submitted.
Councilwoman Sonju recommended that the staff investigate other
alternatives for printing the brochures such as in-house printing
or using newsprint.
Councilwoman Sonju moved to continue this item to the next
meeting and request that other alternatives be studied. The
motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept
the bid from News Enterprise as the lowest responsible bidder
and award them the contract for printing the summer recreation
brochure only, and request that the staff study alternatives
for printing the remaining brochures. 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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #76-1: Mayor MacLain announced that
this was the time and place to conduct the public hearing to
consider the appeal of C.U.P. #76-1. She declared the hearing
open and asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated April 22 and
transmitted Staff Report PC#76-4 dated February 25 which des-
cribed the proposal to establish a 7-Eleven and satellite stores
at the southeast corner of Lincoln Avenue and Denni Street.
The location is the site of a service station which has been
abandoned for approximately two years. He reported the Planning
Commission approved the revised plot plan on April 15 and rec-
ommended that the Council's consideration of the permit be based
on the revised plan. He read a letter from Shell Oil Company,
owner of the property, which urged approval of the application.
They indicated they have been unsuccessful for two years in
trying to sell the property and finding someone interested in
developing it to City standards.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
Mr. Lewis Morgen, 1180 S. Beverly, Los Angeles, representing
Planned Development Corporation, the applicant, gave a brief
summary of development activity on the property and stated
their application for a 7-Eleven market and satellite stores
was different from other proposals for freestanding stores.
He reported the building would be slumpstone with a Spanish
design and they planned to construct all stores at once. The
7-Eleven store would comprise 2400 square feet and the satellite
stores 2800 square feet. He stated the applicant agreed with
all conditions of approval. Mr. Morgen felt retail stores
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represented the highest and best use of the property and reported
the Southland Corporation was willing to sign a 20 year lease
for the property because of its desirable location. He felt
the development would be compatible with the Lincoln Avenue
improvement program.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, supported the
7-Eleven store at this location and felt it would be a good
addition to the neighborhood. He felt the store would be well
maintained in accordance with City standards and would elim-
inate an existing eyesore. He felt satellite stores in addi-
tion to the 7-Eleven market would be doubly beneficial and
that this development would attract other commercial develop-
ment. He recognized that the property is not ideally suited
to certain uses and that development must be practical. He
felt the minor objections raised in the past were outweighed
by the benefits of the proposal and noted there is now a
crosswalk on Lincoln at Denni and the rear alley on the prop-
erty will be eliminated.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
There was no one wishing to speak in opposition.
Councilman Harvey urged the Council to approve the application
and stated the Southland Corporation has a good performance
record and he felt a convenience center is more advantageous
than one freestanding store. Councilwoman Sonju asked if the
applicant might request a modification to the plans in the
future in order to install gas pumps.
Mr. Morgen and Mr. Jim Thorton, regional manager for the
Southland Corporation, stated the applicant has no intention
of installing gas pumps at this location and will remove the
underground tanks.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor MacLain
and unanimously carried to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by
Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title
as follows:
Councilman
only, title
RESOLUTION NO. 1711
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 76-1, WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju
and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT, MR. HENRY
C. HOLSTEIN, MOBILE VACUUM SERVICE: Mayor MacLain announced
that this was the time and place for the public hearing to
consider the application for a special permit by Mr. Henry C.
Holstein. She opened the hearing and asked for the staff's
report.
The City Manager presented a report dated April 20 describing
the application for a special permit to allow door-to-door
solicitation for vacuum cleaner repairs and service. The
Police Department investigation found no basis to deny the
granting of the permit.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support or
opposition to the application.
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Mr. J. W. Allen, 9080 Bloomfield, Cypress, asked what type
of business would be conducted.
Mr. Henry Holstein, 3350 Andy Street, Long Beach, the appli-
cant, reported he repairs and services home vacuum cleaners.
He reported that he and one mechanic perform the work.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to close the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve a special permit for Mr. Henry C. Holstein
for the solicitation of vacuum cleaner repairs and service
with the solicitation hours to be 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT, RICHARD
G. BLAKE: Mayor MacLain announced that this was the time
and place for the public hearing to consider the application
for a special permit by Mr. Richard G. Blake. She declared
the hearing open and asked for the staff's report.
The City Manager presented a report dated April 20 indicating
the application for a special permit is to allow solicitation
for painting curb addresses on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
beginning at 9:00 a.m. The Police Department investigation
found no basis to protest the granting of the permit. He
reported the applicant is a full-time student and has requested
a waiver of all special permit fees.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
Mr. Richard Blake, 1312 Chevy Chase Drive, Anaheim, the
applicant, reported on his method of sol icitation. He stated
he passes out fliers to residents who are requested to paste
the flier on the curb if they do not wish the curb address
painted. After the curb is painted he distributes a card
to the resident stating he is trying to earn extra money
for school and will be back that evening if they wish to
make a donation.
Councilman Lacayo asked if the applicant would ask permission
from residents before painting the curb and he felt residents
might feel obligated to make a contribution. Councilman Hudson
objected to the method of solicitation since residents would
be put in a position where they obligate themselves to take
action in order for the applicant to perform or not perform
the work.
Mr. Blake stated he has tried the method of asking permission
and it is less satisfactory and more time consuming than the
present method. He reported that if someone does not see
the flier, and he paints the curb, he does not pressure
them for a donation. Donations are about $1 to $2. He
stated he paints the address only if it is illegible.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
No one wished to speak in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to close the public hearing.
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Councilman Harvey stated there have been applications in the
past involving a procedure of asking permission which were
unsuccessful because of the time involved. He supported the
applicant's method of solicitation as a fair business practice
since he is willing to assume risk and it is successful
for him.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve the special permit for Mr. Richard G. Blake
to allow solicitation for the painting of curb address numbers
with solicitation to begin at 9:00 a.m. and be restricted to
Friday, Saturday and Sunday and to waive the special permit
fees on the condition that the applicant provide evidence
that he is a full-time student. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju and MacLain
RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 8:50 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 9:00 p.m. with all Council-
men present.
With the consent of the Council, the Mayor continued Item
~31, Continuation of Consideration of Noise and Water Feature
Problems at Willow Park, to the May 24 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF MOBILE HOME PARK PROBLEMS:
The City Manager presented a report dated April 22 which
transmitted a report from the Planning Director dated April
21 outlining the results of the survey of mobile home park
vacancies and rent charges. In considering the possible
adoption of a rent control ordinance for mobile home parks,
the City Attorney advised that a public hearinq is not re-
quired but he sugqested that one be held to obtain input
from mobile home park owners, organizations and residents.
Councilman Harvey questioned how the Council could determine
that a public emergency exists due to a shortage and exorbi-
tant rent charges for mobile home parks without comparing
the vacancy factors of other types of residential development.
The Planning Director indicated this information could be
obtained from the census data of adjacent communities. The
City Attorney indicated there were no clear guidelines from
the courts but he felt the mobile home park issue could be
considered separately.
The City Manager summarized the survey results.
The Council requested a report from the City Attorney for
May 10 addressing the legal precedents for rent control,
the procedure for enacting a rent control ordinance and
the need to compare vacancy factors for all types of housing.
Councilman Lacayo requested that the staff make a slide
presentation of the survey results showing how the Lincoln
Center Mobile Home Park compares with other mobile home
parks.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR A MORATORIUM ON CONSTRUCTION OF MINI-WAREHOUSE
STORAGE FACILITIES: The City Manager presented a report
dated April 22 which transmitted a draft ordinance estab-
lishing a 120 day moratorium on the construction of mini-
warehouse storage facilities.
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Councilman Harvey spoke in support of the moratorium which
would give the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee time to study
the problem of deep lot development and the Planning Commission
an opportunity to consider placing this use in a more appro-
priate, i.e., industrial zone. He suggested that the words,
"over the past six months," be added to Section 2 of the
ordinance to read: "The prohibition contained in Section 1
hereof shall not be construed to prohibit the construction
of public storage facilities for which a conditional use
permit has been previously authorized by the City over the
past six months." He stated the recently approved mini-
warehouse development on Lincoln, which included commercial
development on the front 200 feet of property, would not be
affected by the ordinance.
Councilman Hudson suggested a moratorium on all development
in the CH Zone so that future development may be in conformance
with the objectives of the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee.
He also suggested that uses which are subject to a conditional
use permit be included in the moratorium. Mayor MacLain asked
if the moratorium on mini-warehouses was subject to challenge.
The City Attorney stated the Council could make the finding
that a mini-warehouse is not a commercial use since it is
not conducive to other commercial facilities. He differen-
tiated mini-warehouses from other commercial uses because of
the land area used and fact that mini-warehouses are not
generators of retail sales. He stated the Council could
prohibit uses subject to a conditional use permit if they
feel they would be inconsistent with the final recommendations
of the Lincoln Avenue Committee but he noted the conditional
use permit itself provides control of development. He suggested
that the Council address individual uses because a blanket
prohibition would eliminate certain commercial uses which are
desirable.
Councilman Harvey stated the purpose of the moratorium is
based on the fact that the configuration of many properties
on Lincoln (deep lots, narrow frontage) lends them to this
type of use and if one mini-warehouse is successful there may
be a proliferation. A moratorium on all uses might penalize
properties which could be developed for practical and desirable
commercial use.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following
Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 566
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A 120-DAY MORATORIUM
ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF MINI-WAREHOUSE FACILITIES
IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 566 with the insertion of the
words "over the past six months" at the end of the sentence
in Section 2. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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.
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Councilman Hudson asked that Item #9 be removed.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to approve Items #4 through llb on the Consent
Calendar with the exception of Item #9. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
$onju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Item 04: Consideration
of Paving Subcontractor,
7600-90.
of Contract Change Order and Change
Community Development Project No.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve Contract
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $3,880.50 as outlined in
the staff report and (2) approve the change in designated
paving subcontractor from Lewis Duran Construction Company
to Imperial Paving Company.
Item #5: Consideration of Transfer of Title to Well Site.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor
to sign and the City Clerk to attest the signature on the
escrow instructions and Grant Deed for the City's interest
in AP0134-181-14, subject to approval of the City Attorney.
Item ~6: Consideration of An Alcoholic Beverage License
Application for On Sale Beer and Wine Sales Requested by
Darrel L. Kvenbo and Patricia A. Kvenbo, Four Queens Bar,
10461 Denni Street, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #7: Consideration of a Request from the Orange County
Bar Association to Proclaim May 1, 1976 as Law Day U.S.A.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim
May 1, 1976 as "Law Day U.S.A." in the City of Cypress.
Item 08: Consideration of a Request from the Cypress Twirlers
Square Dance Club to use the Civic Center Plaza Area on August
7 and September 4, 1976.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the request
by the Cypress Twirlers Square Dance Club requesting the use
of the Civic Center Plaza for square dancing on August 7
and September 4, 1976.
Item #10: Consideration of Agreement with County of Orange
for Checking Tract Boundaries on Final Maps.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement
between the County of Orange and the City of Cypress for
map checking services as outlined in the report and authorize
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to execute, subject to
approval of the City Attorney.
Item #11: Consideration of a Resolution for
Funds for Walker Street from Cerritos Avenue
Avenue, City Project #6903-10-0467.
Allocation of
to Katella
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows, requesting that
the County of Orange increase their allocation for AHFP
0467 by $16,633.74:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1712
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
INCREASE THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TOWARD THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF WALKER STREET FROM CERRITOS
AVENUE TO KATELLA AVENUE, AHFP ~467.
Item #llb: Consideration of Proclamation for Cypress Mother
of the Year Award.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the award of
a proclamation for Cypress Mother of the Year in conjunction
with the Cypress May Festival.
In regard to Item #9, Consideration of City Council Opposition
to Assembly Bill 3788 Prohibiting Cities from Establishing Rent
Controls, Councilman Harvey felt the bill related to the power
of cities versus the state to establish rent controls and was
a separate issue from the City's position on rent control.
Councilman Hudson recommended that this item be continued to
the next meeting when the Council considers the problems at
Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park and the question of rent
control. He felt the City's involvement with rent control
would lend support for taking a position to oppose the bill.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to go on record in opposition
to Assembly Bill 3788 prohibiting cities from establishing
rent controls and authorize the City Manager to notify the
appropriate State legislators of the City Council's opposition
to this measure.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSIONS' TERMS OF OFFICE:
The City Manager presented a report dated April
mitted the comments and recommendations of City
regarding the length of terms of office.
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commissioners
The Council briefly discussed the Commissioners' recommendations.
Mayor MacLain supported one six-year, non-renewable term for
all commissioners.
Councilwoman Sonju moved to direct the staff to draft an
ordinance providing for a three year term, with no limitation
on number of terms, for all commissioners. The motion died
for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to direct the staff to draft an ordinance providing
for one four-year term, which is renewable for an additional
four year term, for all commissioners. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
Sonju
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Hudson, Lacayo and
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS:
The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter
dated April 22. Mayor MacLain presented her recommendations
for City Council appointments. Councilman Harvey suggested
that, because of his interest in commercial and industrial
development, Councilman Hudson may wish to serve on the Indus-
trial/Commercial Development Commission. Councilman Lacayo
agreed to serve as representative to the Unified Orange County
Cities Disaster Organization. Councilman Harvey requested
that he remain the voting representative to the Orange County
Division of the League of California Cities and he requested
that this appointment be considered separately.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to approve the Mayor's appoint-
ments with the exception of the voting representative to the
Orange County League.
Councilman Harvey moved that he remain the voting represen-
tative to the Orange County League of Cities. The motion
died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor
MacLain to appoint Councilman Hudson as voting representa-
tive to the Orange County League of Cities. 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
The Mayor's appointments were as follows:
Southern California Association
of Governments
MacLain representative,
Sonju alternate
Orange County Sanitation
District
MacLain representative,
Lacayo alternate
Orange County
of California
Division, League
cities
MacLain representative,
Hudson voting repre-
sentative
Orange County Vector Control
District
MacLain representative
City Audit Committee
MacLain representative
Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
Harvey representative,
Hudson alternate
Unified Orange County Cities
Disaster Organization
Lacayo representative
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DELETION OF THE REQUIREMENT~
FOR BILINGUAL VOTING MATERIALS: The City Manager presented
a report regarding this matter dated April 22.
Mayor MacLain spoke in opposition to the requirement. The
City Attorney reported the City of Irvine filed a lawsuit
and as a result of this action and efforts of cities across
the country the Justice Department has issued preliminary
regulations which would allow a city to selectively send out
preliminary election notices advising that bilingual materials
are available upon request. This approach would be considered
compliance with the law. The City of Irvine did not pursue
the lawsuit.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the
cost of bilingual materials was an unfair burden to candi-
dates who might be prevented from running for office and
that the cost should be shared by all voters.
Councilman Lacayo felt the requirement was not applicable
to Cypress because of the small percentage of bilingual
population and that if a person wishes the right to vote he
should be able to read election material. Councilman Lacayo
moved to receive and file the matter. The motion died for
lack of a second.
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Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously
carried to direct a letter to the appropriate Federal legis-
lators encouraging the Justice Department to finalize guide-
lines which would eliminate cities like Cypress from the
bilingual requirement, supporting the elimination of the
entire requirement or that the term political subdivision
be redefined to include cities, and requesting that cities
be given the option to poll residents as to the need for
bilingual election materials.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA REQUESTING.LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD REQUIRE
UTILITY COMPANIES TO MARK POWER LINES THAT COULD BE HAZARDOUS
TO AIR TRAVEL: The City Manager presented a report dated
April 22 which transmitted correspondence from the Southern
California Edison Company relative to FAA safety standard
criteria.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to receive and file the matter.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the following items
to the May 10 meeting:
Item #20, Continuation of Consideration of Records
and Microfilming Project;
Item #21, Continuation of Consideration of Telecom-
munications Study.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF FEE SCHEDULES: The City
Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated
April 22 which transmitted a resolution which will implement
the new Planning and Public Works fee schedule proposed as
a result of the staff's study.
Councilman Lacayo felt the fees for variances, conditional
use permits, appeals to the Council and others relating
to single-family property owners should be excluded from
increases.
Mr. Ken Hulse,
opposed making
improvements.
5158 Cumberland, Cypress, stated he strongly
taxpayers subsidize an individual's home
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman
Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows, with
the following fees for single-family development: $6.00 for
pool permit; $50 for variance; $10 for home occupation permit;
and $50 for appeal to the City Council:
RESOLUTION NO. 1713
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN FEES FOR PUBLIC
WORKS AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT SERVICES.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL POSITION ON PROP-
OSITION 15, THE NUCLEAR POWER PLANT INITIATIVE: The City
Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated
April 22.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor
MacLain that the Council go on record in opposition to
Proposition 15, the Nuclear Power Plant Initiative. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo and
MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
The City Attorney reported that initiation of a Zoning
Ordinance amendment was necessary in conjunction with adoption
of the moratorium for mini-warehouse facilities in the Com-
mercial Highway Zone.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
to delete mini-warehouse storage facilities as a conditionally
permitted use in the Commercial Highway Zone. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF GARDEN GROVE INDUSTRIAL
COMPLEX ON THE NIKE SITE: The City Manager presented a
report dated April 22 indicating the Garden Grove Planning
Commission, on April 15, approved a planned unit development
proposal by the Irvine Industrial Complex on a portion of
the Nike site at Knott and Katella. The proposal is set
for public hearing on May 4 before the Clarden Grove City
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to receiwe and file the report
and direct a staff member to attend the May 4 Garden Grove
City Council meeting and report back a~ the May 10 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY FOR
THE CITY NEWSLETTER: The City Manager presented a report
dated April 22 outlining the following ~ewsletter policy
suggested by the City Council at the April 12 meeting:
Ail articles submitted by community organizations
shall include only items related directly to the
activities of the organization. Newsletter articles
will not be accepted which highlight individual
activities or accomplishments, except in those
instances where an individual may be designated as
chairman of a specific activity or organization.
The City newsletter will be submitted to the City
Council as an official item of City business as an
agenda item to insure that any deletions, additions
or corrections to the newsletter will be made bY a
majority consent of the City Council.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to adopt the above statements
as the newsletter policy.
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City Council Minutes April 26, 1976
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH ANNEXATION
NO. 76-1, SOUTH SIDE OF LINCOLN AVENUE, WEST OF VALLEY VIEW:
The City Manager presented reports dated April 22 and 26
regarding the proposed annexation. The request for annexa-
tion is by Mr. Barbour of Dick Barbour Datsun who represents
three of the nine parcels. The three parcels represent 54.9%
of the total assessed valuation of the unincorporated area.
The City Manager indicated that annexation of the entire
unincorporated property is possible regardless of potential
protests from the remaining property owners.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to file an annexation proceeding with the Local Agency
Formation Commission for Annexation 076-1 and initiate a
pre-annexation zone change to Highway Commercial for the
subject property. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONSIDERATION OF BICENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES: The City Manager
presented reports dated April 22 and 23 describing proposed
Bicentennial activities.
Mayor MacLain requested Council authorization for the Bicen-
tennial Committee to sponsor a Bicentennial Ball at the
Community Center with a waiver of Community Center fees and
to use shuttle buses for Family Day on May 8.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to authorize the Cypress Bicentennial Committee to
use Cypress Elementary School District buses for Family
Day on May 8 at a cost of approximately $160 and to sponsor
a Bicentennial Ball on July 3 at the Cypress Community Center
and that Community Center fees be waived. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Mayor MacLain noted it was 11:30 p.m. and the Council is
required to adjourn. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo,
seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to
continue with the agenda until 11:45 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It
was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants
#41560 through 41574 and 41786 through 41959 in the total
amount of $1,973,443.78. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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City Council Minutes April 26, 1976
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF ORDINANCES
ON RECREATION & PARK FACILITIES: The City Manager presented
a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated April
20 indicating that the Police Department will strengthen
its enforcement of citing violators in regard to the problem
of dogs defecating on parks. This was the main concern
expressed by residents relating to enforcement of City
ordinances.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
$onju and unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
The City Manager reported that an item regarding the six-
month review of the Community Center Use Policy was ]eft
off the agenda. Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued
this item to May 10.
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST PARK MAINTENANCE WORKER
II, CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager
presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director
dated April 22 showing results of the promotional exam for
Park Maintenance Worker II (employment list).
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
woman $onju to certify the employment list for Park Maint-
enance Worker II. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONSIDERATION OF NEW PROGRAMS AND FEE CHARGES FOR SUMMER
PROGRAMS: The City Manager presented a report from the
Recreation and Park Director dated April 20 outlining new
summer recreation programs and fees and fee changes for
existing programs.
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 action of the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission
and establish the fees for the excursions, camping trip, and
classes as described in the staff report. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju
and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the Recreation
and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #464
through 469 and 5324 through 5422 in the total amount of
$1,203,977.35. The motion unanimously carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
None
None
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City Council Minutes April 26, 1976
CONSIDERATION OF ASSEMBLY BILL 2752: The City Manager
reported he received a communication from the Orange County
Transit District requesting support for AB 2752 which proposes
a change in legislation to establish a procedure for deter-
mining just compensation for private transportation systems
in the event there is competition from the Orange County
Transit District.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1714
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 2752.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
The Council agreed to conduct interviews for the Youth
Commission on Saturday, May 1 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and
budget review meetings on May 26, 27 and 28 beginning at
6:30 p.m. Councilman Harvey reported he would be unable
attend the meeting on May 27.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
at 11:45 p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was
called back to order at 12:08 a.m. with all Councilmen present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished
to address the Council at this time. There was no one wishing
to speak.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
12:10 a.m. to Saturday, May 1 at 9:00 a.m. in the Adminis-
trative conference room.
MAYOR OF THE C!rTY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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