Minutes 76-05-243O0
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 24, 1976
OF
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 1976 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Pro Tem Donald Hudson presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Hudson, Lacayo and Sonju
Councilmen Harvey and MacLain
Also present were Assistant City Manager Douglas Dunlap, City
Attorney John Murphy, and the following City Staff Members:
Bryant, Hawley, Powell, Schatzeder and Shumard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
the flag.
Councilwoman Sonju led the pledge to
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Hudson asked if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda.
Mrs. Dorothy Hutton, manager of the Cypress Park Apartments,
reported there is a lack of on-street parking on Graham Street
in front of the apartments and guests must park on Orange
Avenue or Walker Street. Traffic congestion after evening
baseball games also causes a delay for residents wishing to
leave the area.
The Council requested a staff report for the June 14 meeting
regarding the parking problem on Graham Street and conflicts
created by recreation activities at Oak Knoll Park.
Councilman Lacayo suggested that the Council may wish to con-
tinue the mobilehome park item to June 14 because of the
great number of people in the audience and absence of two
Council members.
Mr. Peter DeKrassel, attorney representing owners of the
Lincoln Center Mobilehome Park, 4341 Birch, Suite 207, Newport
Beach, requested that the Council proceed with this item this
evening.
Mr. John Anderson, attorney representing
Center Mobilehome Park, 401 Civic Center
requested that the item be continued to
tenants of Lincoln
Drive West, Santa Ana,
the June 14 meeting.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
May 1 and May 10.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the interviews of
applicants for the Orange County Transit District Transporta-
tion Committee to June 14.
Mr. Peter DeKrassel agreed to continue the mobilehome park
item to June 14.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue Item #8, Continuation
of Consideration of Mobilehome Park Problems, to the June 14
meeting.
MAYOR MACLAIN ARRIVED AT 6:55 P.M.
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~[~?~S~S: Councilman Hudson called a recess at 6:55 p.m. The
me,ting was called back to order at 7:00 p.m. with all Council-
men present except Councilman Harvey.
Teachers and students from Mackay School presented the Mayor
wi!Ll% a giant Bicentennial book and birthday card made by the
s[~ecmal education classes which won first place at the Bicen-
te~nial Pageant held May 20 at the Cypress Community Center.
Tke Mayor presented them with resolutions of appreciation.
CO~'[S[DERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING SERVICE OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS NEWSLETTER, INCLUDING LAYOUT, COMPLETE
?Yi~ESETTING, ARTWORK, PASTE-UP, FOLDING, FASTENING & DELIVERY
~ [HE CYPRESS POST OFFICE: The City Manager-presented a
r~~ ~rt dated May 24 which outlined four bids received.
Council requested that Item #35, Consideration of Rec-
ta ~tion and Park District Brochures, be taken out of order
considered with this item.
Council expressed a desire to investigate alternatives
~educe costs for the newsletter and recreation brochure
~greed to continue both items to the budget sessions.
¢~ ~cilman Hudson agreed to meet with the staff to discuss
alternatives prior to the budget sessions.
c<i ~iDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE APPLICATION OF
~ i~REATMENT OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY, CITY OF CYPRESS
#7691-90: The City Manager presented a report from
~ublic Works Director dated May 20 which indicated the
for quotation was sent to five contractors and only
was received. The non-bidders reported there was a
~ ~terpretation of the project specifications and the staff
~ ~umended readvertising for the project.
~ ~¢a~ moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Mu ~son and unanimously carried to reject bids received for
?r )ect ~7691-90 and authorize the City Clerk to readvertise
~[ · bids to be opened in the City Clerk's office at 10:00
.... ~n June 14, 1976.
CO[i~ENT CALENDAR: Mayor MacLain announced that all items
]isLed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be
considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion
~]?,roving the recommendation regarding each item. Council-
wc~!~n Sonju requested that Item #6 be removed and considered
.~ ' !~ ~tem #7 on the agenda.
was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by
[~on iu and unanimously carried to approve Items
Cc! ?e~lt Calendar with the exception of Item #6.
Councilwoman
4 and 5 on the
~ m ~4: Consideration of a Request from the American
~i~toric and Cultural Society, Inc. to Proclaim June 14 through
3 ~ 4, 1976 as Honor America in Cypress.
~e~ommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim
Ju~e 14 through July 4, 1976 as "Honor America" in the City
of Cypress.
Item #5: Consideration of a Report on Securing General
Lii~b[lity Insurance Protection for the City.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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In regard to Item 96, consideration of renewal of fire
protection services agreement, Councilwoman Sonju asked if
other c~ties had a long d~stance telephone number to the fire
department and she felt Cypress' level of service was below
that of other cities since it lacked a direct dial number in
the south portion of the City.
Deputy Chief Barrett Neal of the Orange County Fire Department
reported the direct dial system for Cypress would be implemented
in about 30 or 40 days. Telephone stickers and new directories
will notify residents of the telephone number change and the
old telephone number for the Fire Department will be maintained
for about a year after the new number is in effect.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
$onju and unanimously carried to approve the agreement between
the City and Orange County extending the current contract for
fire protection services for a five-year period ending June
30, 1981 and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk
to attest the agreement.
In regard to Item #7, Continuation of Consideration of Direct
Telephone Dialing for Emergency Fire Service, it was moved
by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain to receive
and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Sonju and MacLain
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF A SUMMER IMPROVISATIONAL MUSIC PROGRAM: The City
Manager presented a report from the Arts and Cultural Commission
dated May 20 which transmitted a proposal from the instructor
of the improvisational music program.
Mr. Harold Lindamood, 6223 Lawrence Street, Cypress, Arts and
Cultural Commissioner, introduced Ms. Jewel Ely who described
the program. Commissioner Lindamood spoke in support of the
program.
Councilmen Hudson and MacLain objected to funding a program
which they felt should be provided by the school district
although they felt the program was very worthwhile. The
Council recommended a meeting with the Arts and Cultural
Commission to discuss its responsibilities.
Councilman Lacayo moved to approve an expenditure of $850
for the summer improvisational music program with the condition
that the Arts and Cultural Commission report back on the effec-
tiveness and participants' response to the program. The motion
died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Mayor MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to recommend to the Arts and Cultural Commission that
they request the Cypress School District to implement the
improvisational music program in the fall term and that they
share equal costs with the City.
Councilman Lacayo withdrew the second to the motion and felt
the program should be totally funded by either the City or
District.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to receive and file the matter
and transmit the Council's comments to the Arts and Cultural
Commission.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR
LEXINGTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL GROUP: The City Manager
presented a report from the Arts and Cultural Commission dated
May 20 which transmitted a request from the Director of Choral
Music for funding for the annual spring concert.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried that the City co-sponsor the
Lexington Jr. High School annual Spring Choral Concert on
May 25 in name only with no expenditure of funds.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SPONSORSHIP OF AN EXCURSION
TO THE SCHUBERT THEATER: The City Manager presented a report
from the Arts and Cultural Commission dated May 20 which indi-
cated the participants who attend the performance of "A Chorus
Line" at the Schubert Theater will pay the bus cost, as
recommended by the City Council.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to approve the excursion to the Schubert Theater for
the performance of "A Chorus Line" on October 1, 1976 and
authorize the staff to make arrangements for advance ticket
sales, which includes participants paying for the bus cost.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 8:20 p.m.
meeting was called back to order at 8:30 p.m. with
Harvey absent.
The
Councilman
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A PROPOSAL TO REQUEST THAT
THE COUNTY ESTABLISH A COUNTY-WIDE SERVICE AREA: The City
Manager transmitted reports dated May 20
establishment of the County service area
areas of the County.
and May 7 regarding
in unincorporated
It was moved by Mayor MacLain, seconded by Councilman Hudson
and unanimously carried that the City go on record in support
of establishing a County-wide service area.
The Council agreed to continue the following items to the
budget sessions:
Item #10, Continuation of Consideration of Records and
Microfilm Project;
Item 911, Continuation of Consideration of Telecom-
munications Study.
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #76-3: The Planning
Director presented a report dated May 20 and transmitted the
parcel map for development of a roller skating rink on the
south side of Ball Road, west of Juanita Street. The map
proposes the division of about 3.8 acres of land in the
CG-10,000 Commercial General Zone into two lots, with Parcel
~1 to be the site of the roller skating rink. The applicant
requested that requirements for street improvements on Parcel
#2 which fronts on Juanita Street be deferred until that parcel
is proposed for development.
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It was moved by Co~lncilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows, to approve Tentative Parcel Map #76-3 subject to
the conditions recommended by the staff, and approve deferment
of all off-site street improvements for Parcel #2:
RESOLUTION NO. 1720
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-3°
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN:
Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju and MacLain
None
Harvey
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-4: The Planning
Director presented a report dated May 20 and transmitted the
parcel map which proposes the division of about 3.67 acres
of property in the CH-10,000 Commercial Heavy Zone located on
the south side of Lincoln Avenue, west of Holder Street, into
two parcels. A mini-warehouse storage facility was approved
by the Council April 12 for Parcel #2, while the front 200
feet of property is being reserved for future retail commercial
use.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1721
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 76-4.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
Mayor MacLain welcomed the City's new Finance Officer, Mr.
Lee Powell.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added Item 938 to
the agenda regarding an ad for Cypress Girls' Softball.
The Mayor added Item #39 to the agenda regarding a resolution
designating City representatives to the Local Agency Formation
Commission.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows, which designates the City Manager, Assistant City
Manager, Planning Director and City Attorney as representatives:
RESOLUTION NO. 1722
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPOINTING AND AUTHORIZING REPRESEN-
TATIVES TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Sonju and MacLain
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The Mayor added Item ~40 to the agenda regarding a claim for
personal in jury and property damage by Ms. Helen Wilson.
It was moved Lv C.>unciiwcmdn Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanim?usly carried to deny the claim and refer
it to the City's i~surance carrier for appropriate disposition.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor placed the following
items on the agenda:
Item #41 regarding a request for annexation
properties in the north part of the City in
of Carob Street;
of two
the vicinity
Item ~4~ regauding a resolution designating Federal Aid
Urban (PAn) routes;
Item ~43 ueg~{rding a grant proposal for a senior citizens'
nutri~ioh [ r~gram; and
it ~m ~44 reqarding proclamations for the 1976 May Festival.
RegardJuq l[em i;4 [~ the Council approved sending a proclama-
tio~ to the Cy][ress Chambe~ of Commerce and Cypress Bicenten-
~..mm~ ~te . commendinq them for the successful May Festival.
Mayor MacLain requested that Zone Change #76-2, denied by the
Pienning Commission on May 20, 1976, be appealed.
CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE 1975 NATIONAL ELECTRIC
CODE BY ORDINANCE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: The Public
pro[~osed amendmen~_s and modifications to the 1975 National
It was moved ~. y C, n-.cil~^eman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson -~ ~d<-~ r eno following Resolution by title only, title
as follows, which sets forth local conditions justifying amend-
ments to the 1975 ~.ational Electric Code:
RESOLUTION NO. 1723
A PESOLn%ION CP TNE CiTY COGNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRE.~S SETTTN$ FORTH THE LOCAL CONDITIONS
AND THE PUBLIC SAVE'FY FACTORS UPON WHICH A
DETERMINATION HAS BEi£N MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL
THAT CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS TO THE 1975 EDITION
(DF THE NATIONAL ELECTNICAL CODE ARE REASONABLY
REQUIRED BY LOCAL CONDITIONS AND PUBLIC SAFETY
FACTORS W~THiN THE C~TY OF CYPRESS.
The mot ~n unanime,~sly carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ~ CO[!NCILMEN: Hudson, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Sonju and MacLain
Mayor MacLain ordered the following Ordinance read by title
only, title as follows, which establishes June 28, 1976 as the
date for the public hearing to consider final adoption of the
1975 National Electric Code:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1975 EDITION,
City Council Minutes
May 24, 1976
WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
The motion
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
THERETO.
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju and MacLain
0 COUNCILMEN: None
1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
CONSIDERATION OF CRESCENT STREET AND MOODY STREET BIKEWAY
FROM LOS ANGELES COUNTY LINE TO MOODY STREET AND FROM MOODY
STREET TO ORANGE AVENUE, SB 821, BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
FACILITY CLAIMS, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7702-90: The
Public Works Director transmitted a report dated May 14 re-
questing authorization to apply for SB 821 funds for striping
and signing of the Crescent Street and Moody Street bikeway
project. The Crescent Street and Moody Street bikeways are
included in the City's Master Plan of Trails and the Orange
County Master Plan of Trails.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1724
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO INCLUDE THE
CRESCENT STREET AND MOO'DY STREET BIKEWAY FROM
LOS ANGELES COUNTY LINE TO MOODY STREET AND FROM
MOODY STREET TO ORANGE AVENUE IN THE SB 821
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDING CLAIMS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF REPLACEMENT OF OFFICE CHAIRS: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated May 20 requesting authorization to purchase two office
chairs: one for the Engineering Division and one for the Police
Department.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to authorize the capital outlay of $160 for the
purchase of two office chairs and authorize the transfer of
funds as shown in the staff report. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo, Sonju
and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY GRANTt AUTHORIZA-
TION TO OBTAIN PROPOSALS: The City Manager presented a report
from the Public Works Director dated May 20 requesting author-
ization to obtain proposals from traffic engineering consulting
firms to conduct a pedestrian and bicycle safety study with
O~flce of Traffic Safety Grant funds.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to authorize the Public Works Department to obtain
proposals from qualified traffic engineering consulting firms
for the purpose of conducting the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Study in conformance with the Office of Traffic Safety
(;~ont Appl ica~ [c~, " ' ~ · uul'im~ us]y ~arried by the
Sonju and MacLain
ABSENT:
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
the i ,'ti]: : ' :i , ~ ii ':~ n ('ompan% that the City
llearing no obi~crl ~,
C[ty Manager prr~ent,!d a - crt dated May 20 regarding the
was that the matte~ } - r t! '~rr d back to the Planning Commission
F,~r their rev[ow ,~[ h , ] :, , d !,',,-~t p]an only. Mayor MacLain
::~i ated it wa; h~ ~ ~ ' ' di ~ ~h ,~u~ditional use permit
w~u]d be the mub%ect ,~f a reh~ar4uq before the Commission.
~ubl 5 c hearing. '~ '3' '~ ~ [ o ~'~ ~b ~,-ted to the fact that the
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was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
S,~niu and unanimously carried to re~'e~ve and file the report.
I!~ wss moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Mayor MacLain
s~ld unanimously carried to adopt a po!icy to require that
m~!ters which have been approved by the Planning Commission
and are to be heard by the City Council shall be referred back
t~ the Planning Commission for reconsideration and a public
bearing, if required, in the event revised plans are submitted.
It was moved by Councilman Lacavo, ,~eoonded by Mayor MacLain
and unanimously carried to adop~ a ~o[~cV which prohibits
PI snnJng Commission and City Counc4~! members from discussing
t~e subject of a public hearing w~-b interested parties
prior to the public hearing and that the applicant or inter-
ested persons be referred to the City staff.
CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF SANITATION SERVICE CHARGES:
The City Manager presented a uepor% fr~ the Administrative
Coordinating Team dated May 20 describing their proposal to
impose a sewer service charge amd increase the rubbish
collection fee to help offset costs of the sanitation service
p~ogram which comprises sanitary sewer service, rubbish
collection and street sweeping.
Councilman Hudson suggested that
public hearing to obtain citizen
service charge.
the Council hold a quasi-
input regarding the sewer
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
~ud=on to approve an extension ef l'}~ ~ubb~sh franchise
~ 3:!tract to September 30, 1976 and continue this item to the
budget sessions. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo, Sonju
and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION VACANCIES: The City
Manager presented a report dated M~y 20 requesting authoriza-
tion to advertise for applicants to fill two upcoming vacancies
on the Traffic Commission.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to authorize the staff to
proceed to advertise for app]icar~ s for the Traffic Commission's
two upcoming vacancies.
CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' WORKSHOP: The City
Manager presented a report dated May 20 regarding the Third
Annual Short Course for Planning Commissioners sponsored by
the University of California, Berkeley to be held June 10
and 11.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve attendance for ali. Planning Commissioners
to the Third Annual Short Course for Planning Commissioners
sponsored by the University of California, Berkeley, and that
all actual and necessary expenses for travel, lodging and
meals be reimbursed. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
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CONSII t ]~ATION OF APPROVAL
WARRANT LISTS: It
was mov~_d by Councilman Lacavo and seconded by Councilwoman
~onju to approve the Commerc~:;~ War-nut ~,}~t for Warrants
~42,3 ;() through 42176 in the total amount of $1,084,135.83.
~he m~,t[on unanimous]y c~-c']e4 b- ~b~ q,,'~ ~w~ng roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: }~udson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC [DMEN: Ha ~vay
[,a cayo,
Sonju and MacLain
CONSINERATION OF SECOND
consent of the Counci] ,
~r0~ !l~ces read by t~tle
READING OF ORI)INANCES: With the
tile Mavol ,~a~red the following
ORDINANCE OF 'pUE ~!!q ,~ t'~', ~"IL (IF THE CITY
~EMBEPS OF COMMrSSIr)Ns A~D COMMITTEES
ORDINANCE NO. 57;1
unan';mous]y carried by the ['oJ i,',win¢l roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCi r74¢~'1:
NC'ES: 0 COUNC!
ABSENT: 1 COUN C'£ LMEN: Harvey
Lacayo, Sonju
and MacLain
Item %33, Continuer ;~ - (~ C(~],sJdpratJon of Noise
and Water Feature Pro}-~ ~m~ ,~! WJ I Iow Park;
rtem %34, Continuation of Consideration of Six Month
Review of Community C~nter Use Poi icy; and
Item %36, ConsSderatJnn >f [ egior, l] Parks in the
Area of Cypress.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It wan moved by Councilman Lacayo
and seconded by Councilwoma~ Soniu t,~ approve the Recreation
and Park District Commerc]s? W~lrant [,~St for Warrants
%478 through 481 and #5461 through 5486 in the total amount
of $797,905.81. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
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CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FO__R C____YPRES__S GIRL_____S' SOFTBALL AD:
The City Manager reported on a request by the Cypress Girls'
~oftball League for the Council to place an ad in their annual
"Batter Up Book."
£t was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to authorize an expenditure not to exceed $75.00 for an
ad in the Cypress Girls's Softball League annual. The motion
unanimously carried by the followin~ roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN~ None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN~ }{arvey
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION: The City Manager
reported on a request for annexation from two property owners
located in the County area north of Carob Street. The prop-
erty is proposed for single-family residential development.
The proposed developer has not received concurrence from the
owners of smaller parcels located to the north of the subject
property.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hu~son to authorize the staff to ~ile an application for
annexation to the Local Agency Formation Commission and initiate
pre-annexation zone change proceedings for the subject
property. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: }{arvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING DESIGNATION
OF FEDERAL AID URBAN ROUTES IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The Public
Works Director presented a report dated May 24 which recom-
mended approval of the 1980 Functional Usage Study which
designates the following arterials as FAU routes: Moody Street,
Walker Street, Valley View, Knott Avenue, Lincoln Avenue,
Orange Avenue, Ball Road, Cerritos Avenue and Katella.
It was moved by
Hudson to adopt
as follows:
Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
the following Resolution by title only, title
RESOLUTION NO. 1725
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE CITY OF CYPRESS PORTION
OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY AND THE DESIG-
NATION OF THE FEDERAL-AID URBAN ROUTES IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: The
City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park
Director dated May 24 which requested authorization to apply
for Nutrition Reserve Funds for a senior citizens~ nutrition
program. The staff recommended that a letter be sent showing
the City's commitment to continue the program if it is success-
ful in order to fulfill one of the application requirements
that the program will be continued without subsequent
Nutrition Reserve Funds support.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to authorize the staff to applf f~,r Nutrition Reserve
Funds for the senior citizen nutrition p~ggram and authorize
the staff to indicate that, if successful, the program will be
supported by the City Council w~ thout additional grant funds.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
~ONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF WEST ORANGE COUNTY YOUTH
SERVICES CENTER GRANT (JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM): The
City Manager presented reports regarding this item dated
May 20 and May 7.
Administrative Assistant Johnni Levin explained the juvenile
diversion program and reported her role as Project Coordinator
would be to administer the paperwork, progress reports and
evaluation of the program. The program would be carried out
by civilian personnel; there would be no counseling by police
officers.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1726
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING A THIRD PARTY CONTRACT
TO ACCOMPANY THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR A
JUVENILE DIVERSION PROGRAM.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Lacayo,
Sonju and MacLain
The Council agreed to schedule the budget sessions for June
2 and 3 at 4:30 p.m. in the administrative conference room.
The City Manager reminded the Council of the joint meeting
with the Youth Commission on Wednesday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m.
at the Cypress Community Center.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, commended the
Council on their action regarding Items 913, 14 and 15 con-
cerning Arts and Cultural Commission programs and stated he
did not wish to pay for other people's entertainment.
Mr. James Duncan,
the Council on the
enjoyed.
4528 Lemon Circle, Cypress, congratulated
May Festival Parade which he stated he
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, referred to
Item #36 concerning regional parks and stated the staff's
report did not mention the regional park which is under
construction at 195th and Bloomfield Avenue in the City of
Cerritos. He inquired about the status of the Housing and
Community Development Act project.
The Planning Director reported that construction of improve-
ments on Bishop Street is in progress and next year's funding
for the program was approved for the renovation of Camp and
Nelson Streets.
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May 24, 1976
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:40 p.m. to Wednesday, May 26 at 4:30 p.m. at the Cypress
Community Center.
MAYOR OF T~E CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CIT~Y CLERK ~DF THE/CITY OF CYPRESS
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