Minutes 76-06-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 28, 1976
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 1976 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Alice MacLain presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
CouncJ lmen Harvey, Hudson and MacLain
Councilmen So ~ iu and Laca¥o
Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning Director, Roger Grable,
Deputy City Attorney, and the following City staff members:
Barrett, Bryant, Dave~port, Duke, Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Public Works Director led the
pledge of allegiance to the flag.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO TERRY KUBICKA,
U.S. FIGURE SKATING CHAMPION: Mayor MacLain read and presented
a resolution of commendatJon adopted by the Council on January
26, 1976, to Cypress resident Terry Kubicka who won the Men's
Competition in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in January
1976 and represented the U.S. in the XII Winter Olympics in
Innsbruck, Austria.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 6:40 P.M.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, secomded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously caIried to approve the minutes of
June 2, June 3~ June 4~ June 7, and June 14, 1976 with Council-
woman Sonju abstaining on the minutes of June 3, 4 and 7 and
Mayor MacLain abstaining on the June 7 minutes.
with the Council's consent, Mayor MacLain took Item #11 out
of order.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF MOBILEHOME PARK PROBLEMS:
The Planning Director presented a report regarding this matter
dated June 24 and transmitted communications from Mr. DeKrassel
and Mr. Bendetti, represeDting management of Lincoln Center
Mobilehome Park, 9080 Bloomfield, Cypress, relating to their
settlement agreement with tenants of the park.
Mr. John Anderson, representing the rent strikers at Lincoln
Center Mobilehome Park~ reported the management and tenants
had reached a settlement of their problems and the tenants
were satisfied with the terms and conditions offered by
management in the lease. The tenants felt the agreement will
solve the major problems and provide protection for rent
control and they no longer requested adoption of the rent
control ordinance, Mr. Anderson expressed their appreciation
for the Council's interest and help.
Mr. Don Bendetti, representing the owner of Lincoln Center,
reported that during the last two weeks both sides negotiated
in good faith and reached an agreement. He stated a lease
will be offered to all tenants which provides for no rent
increase in 1976 or 1977 but a cost of living increase in
January of 1978. He stated all other problems expressed
by the tenants were covered in the lease.
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Mr. Tom Ulmer, attorney representing the
Lincoln Center, thanked the Council for
their assistance expedited a settlement.
rent strikers at
their help and felt
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to receive and file the matter.
CONSIDERATION OF UTILIZATION OF THE EXISTING LIBRARY BUILDING
AT MOODY STREET AND MYRA AVENUE: The Planning Director sum-
marized the Administrative Coordinating Team's report dated
June 24 describing their study of possible uses for the
existing library building. Team's recommendation was
to approve a one-year lease with the Cypress Boys' Club
for their use of the building.
Mr. Darrell Zdarstek, president, and Mr. Roy Kellerman, Exe-
cutive Director, of the Cypress Boy's Club, presented their
proposal for use of the building. They indicated they had
sufficient funds to pay the $30,000 annual maintenance cost
and that their schedule of activities would permit other
community groups to use the building.
The Public Works Director presented a breakdown of the
maintenance costs. The Planning Director stated that if the
Council wishes to approve the request, it would require the
Boys' Club to obtain a conditional use permit.
Mayor MacLain asked if there were representatives from any
community organizations who wished to speak on this matter.
There was no one else wishing to speak.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to adopt a ground lease which provides for the Boys' Club of
Cypress to utilize the library building at Moody and Myra
for a period of one year, subject to their obtaining a condi-
tional use permit, and authorize the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest the lease.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she was concerned that the City
was unable to utilize the building and she felt the Council
should evaluate similar proposals from other community groups.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson and MacLain
Mayor MacLain stated that she is a member of the Boys' Club
Board of Directors but she receives no compensation.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor placed the following items
on the agenda:
Item #7a regarding the Countercyclical/Public Works Bill;
Item #31 regarding television coverage for the Orange
County political race;
Item 932 regarding the Inter-County Airport Authority;
Item ~33 regarding printing of the City newsletter;
Item #34 regarding purchase of a dictating machine for
the City Council.
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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.
Councilman Harvey requested that Item #4, Consideration of
a Communication from President Ron Jamieson of the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce, be removed from the Consent Calendar
and continued until a full Council is present.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve Items #2 through 7a on the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Item #4. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson, Sonju and MacLain
Item #2: Consideration of a Claim Submitted by Wallace W.
Hamme.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the
subject claim of Wallace W. Hamme and request the City Manager
to refer this claim to the City's insurance carrier for dis-
position.
Item ~3: Consideration of a Communication from the Orange
County League of cities Regarding Winston Updegraff's Retirement.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1732
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING WINSTON R. UPDEGRAFF FOR
HIS ACHIEVEMENTS AND DEDICATION TO THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES.
Item #5: Consideration of a Communication
of Buena Park Acknowledging the Service of
on the Buena Park City Council.
from the City
Harold R. Bousman
Recommendation: That the Mayor be authorized to transmit a
proclamation acknowledging Mr. Bousman's service on the Buena
Park City Council.
Item #6: Consideration of Opposition to Senate Bill 1716 and
Assembly Bill 1246.
Recommendation: That the City Council go on record in oppo-
sition to Senate Bill 1716 and Assembly Bill 1246 and that a
communication be sent to the State legislators representing
Cypress indicating this position.
Item #7: Consideration of an Agreement for Sale of Motor
Vehicle Fuel to the City of La Palma.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement
for sale of motor vehicle fuel to the City of La Palma and
authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
agreement.
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Item ~7a: Consideration of Countercyclical/Public Works Bill.
Recommendation: That the City Council go on record in support
of the Countercyclical/Public Works Bill and urge the congress-
man representing Cypress to vote against the Brooks amendment
deleting countercyclical general fiscal assistance funds from
the bill.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor MacLain inquired if anyone wished
to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda.
There was no one wishing to speak.
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #76-6, WILLIAM & PATSY
MORGAN: The Planning Director presented a report dated June
24 indicating the Planning Commission approved Tentative Parcel
Map 976-6 on June 17 which proposes the division of a half-
acre parcel at the northwest corner of Ball and Denni into
three lots proposed for single-family residential development.
He presented the parcel map.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to approve Tentative Parcel Map #76-6 subject to
the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission by
adopting the following Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1733
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #76-6.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson,
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND WAIVER OF FEES FOR
BICENTENNIAL MONOLITH SCULPTURE CONSTRUCTION: The Planning
Director presented a report dated June 24 which indicated the
Bicentennial Committee requested a transfer of funds in order
to ensure that the Bicentennial "Monolith" sculpture will be
constructed prior to the City's July 24 birthday celebration.
The Committee also requested a waiver of all required City fees.
The City Council approved the design plans for the Monolith
on February 23, 1976.
The staff recommended that the contractor obtain a no fee
building permit for construction of the sculpture.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to authorize a budget transfer in the amount of $2,000 from
Account #10-4001-10701 to Account #10-4187-10701 and approve
a waiver of required fees in the amount of $25.00 subject to
the funds being reimbursed to the City and that the contractor
obtain a no fee building permit for construction of the Mono-
lith sculpture. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSIONERS' TERMS OF OFFICE: The Planning
Director transmitted a report dated June 24 outlining a list
of all City Commissioners and the expiration date of their
terms of office.
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Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the report received
and filed and that the staff be authorized to advertise for
applicants to fill the upcoming vacancies on the City Commissions.
The Council also requested a report for the July 12 meeting
on whether Commissioner Hart will continue to serve on the
Planning Commission after his resignation and until a replace-
ment is appointed.
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
AGENCY FOR MATERIALS AND SOIL TESTS: The Public Works Director
presented a report dated June 24 requesting approval of the
agreement with the Orange County Environmental Management
Agency for materials control tests and preliminary soil in-
vestigations. The present agreement expires June 30, 1976
and the new agreement would provide for these services at the
same standard rate.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to approve the agreement with the County of Orange for
materials control tests and preliminary soil investigations
and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest
the agreement subject to approval of the City Attorney. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM ADMINIS-
TRATIVE AGREEMENT AND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT, PROJECT ~7405-10-
0776 - WALKER STREET FROM DELONG STREET TO ORANGE AVENUE: The
Public Works Director presented a report dated June 21 des-
cribing the AHFP street improvement project for Walker Street.
The project was approved by the AHFP Committee and Board of
Supervisors in December, 1973 and consists of widening Walker
to ultimate width and construction of full improvements in-
cluding curb, gutter and sidewalk. The County requested
execution of an administrative agreement and joint powers
agreement. The Public Works Director stated the delay in the
project was due to the County having to acquire the necessary
right-of-way.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve the Administrative Agreement for AHFP Project
#776, Walker Street from DeLong Street to Orange Avenue and
authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
agreement, and approve the Joint Powers Agreement for AHFP
Project #776, Walker Street from DeLong Street to Orange
Avenue and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to
attest the agreement. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson ,
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD
PROTECTION AGENCY: The Planning Director presented a report
dated June 24 which transmitted a letter dated June 21 from the
Director of the Agency requesting that the Council reconsider
withdrawing from the Agency.
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So~u op~o'se~ con'tio~ membership io the Agency
Council's effort ~ economize in t~e bu~g, et and
· e~ the A~en.c~ was ~e~fec~ive. Councilm. a~ ~.~,n
~t of ~e A~en~cy'~ efforts to seek flood p. rotec-
~d felt m. em.bership was necessary to receive
~--~m~y problems. Cou~cilma~ Earvey ~poke in s~pport
~e~c~s past efforts a~d ~pported the City's ~nti~ued
~o~e~ bhr Cou~cil~o ~ar~e~ a~ seconded by Co~nci~m. an
~a~ t~e City of Cyp're~s re~ain a member of the Santa
Flood Protectio~ ~enc~ and appropriate $15~0 to the
b~et ~o cover ~em'bershlp costs and approve the Mayor's
~asblngton if it is ~ecessar~. The motion carried by
f~ll~wi~ roll call vote:
~: 3 COUNC]L~: ~ar~ey, ~udson and
~O~S: 1 C0UNClLMEN: $onju
A~: 1 COUNC~LM~: L.acayo
~acAain
~ayor ~acLain called a recess at 7:55 p.m. T~e
was called back to order at 8:10 p.m. with Councilman
~U~ ~RING RE: ZONE CHANGE ~76-2{ WARMINGTON COMPANY:
~or ~acLain amno~nced t~i~ was the time and place for the
~l~c ~earing to consider Zone Change ~76-2. She declared
the hearln~ open and aske~ for t~e ~taff's report.
T~e Planning Director presented a report dated June 24 indi-
cating that the Pla~i~g Co~fssion ~enied the zone change on
~ay 2~, 1976 which would change the zoning on portions of a
parcel located in the 470~ block of Lincoln Avenue (south side)
from the CH-10,000 Commercial Heavy Zone to the RM-20/A Resi-
~nt~al ~ltiple-Family Zone. ~e summarized Staff Report PC
976--2~ dated May 17 and presented slides of the subject property.
~ayor ~acLain asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of Zone
Cha~ge 976-2.
Mr, J~m Christenso~, 1208 Deerpark, Fullerton, representing
the applicant~ spoke in support of their development proposal
and felt ~t would solve rather than add to the problems in the
area. ~e sta~ed they visited residents and businessmen in the
area to get a feel for the problems and he submitted a petition
signed by several businessmen who supported their proposal.
Mr, Christenson stated their proposal complies with one of the
recommendations of the Lincoln Avenue Committee for development
of the Lincoln parcels with a combination of uses. He felt
each parcel deserves individual attention. He reported there
was misinformation at the Planning Commission hearing regarding
the type of development proposed. Be reported the proposal
was for adult condominiums on the rear portion of the property
and co~ercial development on the 200 feet of frontage which
will be developed concurrently with the residential portion.
The one to three bedroom condominiums ranging from $50,000 to
$60,000 will comprise a completely closed project with its own
ingress and egress and private streets. He stated they would
locate one-story units adjacent to the single-family homes.
He reported they proposed to cul-de-sac Julie Beth and Ethel
Streets and they would not construct dwellings on these streets.
He stated they would take mitigating measures to buffer the
development from the Hyatt Die Cast operation.
The Planning Director advised that Council action was required
o~ ~he draft environmental impact report which was submitted
with the application.
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The Deputy City Attorney stated the petition submitted by the
applicant does not comply with the City's petition ordinance
and should not be considered as part of the testimony.
Mr. Henry Livingston, 5408 Hanover Drive, Cypress, stated the
proposal was an equitable plan to develop a troublesome deep
lot without removing the commercial frontage on Lincoln Avenue.
Mr. Coronado, 5350 Yorkshire, Cypress, stated he reviewed the
plans and recommended that the Council approve the proposal.
Mr. A1 Hyatt, 4656 Lincoln, Cypress, owner of Hyatt Die Cast
which is adjacent to the subject property, stated 90 feet of
his property borders this parcel. He stated he reviewed the
plans and the driveways and carports will separate the dwellings
from his property line. He noted the difficulty in developing
Lincoln Avenue parcels and felt this was one of the best plans
and he stated he had no objections.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. William Shaeffer, 9173 Ethel Street, Cypress, stated the
project will create noise, pollution and additional vandalism
problems. He stated in his tract there are primarily one-story
homes abutting this property. He reported he submitted a peti-
tion with 122 signatures to the Planning Commission expressing
opposition to the zone change and the petition complies with
the City ordinance. He stated residents in his area oppose a
high density development, access to Julie Beth and Ethel Streets
and overcrowding the schools with children from the project.
He stated the 84 two and three bedroom units would generate
about 252 people which is high density and would cause conges-
tion on Lincoln. He stated he supported the two previous
proposals for an automobile agency and mini-warehouse storage
facility on the property.
Mrs. Cheryl DeLoge, 9141 Ethel, Cypress, supported Julie Beth
and Ethel being made into cul-de-sacs. She felt the applicant
could change the project to apartments after being granted the
zone change. She stated she supported the mini-warehouse
proposal for the property and recommended that the Council
await the recommendation of the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee
before changing the zone.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated this
is the last large commercial property remaining in the City
and it is not one of the deep lots since it is almost square
which makes it suitable for almost any type of commercial use.
He felt the City has reached its maximum with residential growth
and that more commercial and industrial development is needed
to ease the tax burden. He felt condominiums can be classified
as apartments which are owned by the tenant, that it would be
poor planning to place residences next to a heavy industrial
use which could expand, and that the proposal will add crime
and school problems. He asked why the zone change was appealed.
Mr. Paul Kaufman, 9154 Ethel Street, Cypress, supported cul-de-
sacs on Julie Beth and Ethel Streets. He stated he did not
oppose condominiums as long as the Council requires the devel-
oper to follow through with his proposals to block off these
streets, clean up the vacant field, provide sound buffers and
have no gate at Julie Beth and Ethel which would allow persons
to park on these streets and enter the condominium project.
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Mr. Earl Beck, 6127 James Allen Street, Cypress, stated he
opposed the rezoning since he did not wish more commercial
property decreased. He felt a development of two and three
bedrooms would eventually convert to a family project which
would impact the schools. He asked how the commercial portion
of development could be guaranteed.
Mr. Jim Christenson responded to the comments and stated the
developer was attempting to deal with all the homeowners'
concerns. He agreed to stipulate to conditions that the
development will be in substantial compliance with the plans
presented to the Council and homeowners, that the development
will be an adult community and that residential and commercial
development will be constructed simultaneously. Mr. Christenson
reported that interest in the property was already expressed
by commercial tenants including a major restaurant.
The Deputy City Attorney stated that conditions relating to
the dead-ending of the streets, maximum density and simul-
taneous commercial and residential development could be attached
to the zone change approval. The Planning Director stated one
alternative could be a zone change application to the PRD
Zone which would require submittal of a precise development
plan, with conditions of approval, as part of the rezoning
application. He explained the conditional use permit process.
Councilman Harvey asked for a status report on the actions
of the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee.
Mr. Alex Bell, 9461 Grindlay, Cypress, chairman of the Lincoln
Avenue Action Committee, stated the Committee discussed the
amount of depth of Lincoln Avenue parcels which should be set
aside for commercial development but did not focus on developing
commercial use on the entire property. He stated the zone
change proposal, allowing a combination of uses, complies with
one of the recommendations of the Committee. He felt the
Committee's recommendations should be forthcoming in about two
months.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
the adequacy of the environmental impact report.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated he has
not seen the EIR and asked if an economical impact report was
included. He felt the EIR is inadequate if it does not address
the economical impact on the environment.
The Planning Director stated an economical impact report is
not a requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor MacLain moved to close the public hearing and overrule
the Planning Commission's action by approving the first reading
of the ordinance approving Zone Change #76-2, and find that the
EIR is acceptable. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to uphold the findings of the Planning Commission
and deny Zone Change ~76-2.
Mayor MacLain stated she appealed the Planning Commission's
action because she had questions regarding the proposal which
she wished to discuss and because several property owners
contacted her and reported there was misrepresentation at the
Commission hearing. She supported the zone change based on
the fact that four previous development proposals failed and
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commercial shopping center development did not appear to be
successful on Lincoln Avenue. She supported the proposal and
felt it was a better alternative than having vacant land,
because there is a demand for condominium housing and because
the developer agreed to stipulate to conditions addressing the
homeowners' concerns. She stated she opposed the motion.
Councilwoman Sonju supported the commercial zoning and felt
the property has commercial potential. She noted there has
been activity on the property although it has been unsuccessful.
Councilman Hudson supported a continuance of the zone change
proposal until the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee presents
its recommendations for Lincoln Avenue properties.
Councilman Harvey stated the concerns of the homeowners relating
to density, guaranteeing commercial development and closing off
the streets could be covered under conditions of the zone change.
He felt the fact that the Datsun agency on Lincoln is only able
to use a portion of the lot indicates that such parcels are
unable to be entirely utilized. He noted that Hyatt Die Cast
is a light industrial operation and an expansion would require
further Planning Commission and Council approval. He stated
that persons who oppose certain uses on Lincoln Avenue have not
suggested alternative uses for the deep parcels. He stated
he would vote against the motion.
A substitute motion was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded
by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to continue the
appeal of Zone Change 976-2 to the July 12 meeting.
RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 9:55 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 10:15 p.m. with Councilman
Lacayo absent.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: FINAL ADOPTION OF THE 1975 EDITION OF THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE BY ORDINANCE WITH AMENDMENTS: Mayor
MacLain announced that this was the time and place for the
public hearing to consider final adoption of the 1975 Edition
of the National Electrical Code. She opened the hearing and
asked for the staff's report.
The Public Works Director summarized a report regarding this
matter dated June 23.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support or
opposition to adoption of the National Electrical Code. No
one wished to speak in support or opposition.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to close the public hearing and adopt the following
Ordinance by title only and the following Resolution by title
only, titles as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 571
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,
WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO.
RESOLUTION NO. 1734
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
FEE SCHEDULE TO BE USED WITH THE LATEST EDITION
OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson,
Sonju and MacLain
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF THE FINAL BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor MacLain announced this
was the time and place for the public hearing to consider
adoption of the 1976/77 budget for the Recreation and Park
District. She opened the hearing and asked for the staff's
report.
The Planning Director read the City Manager's budget statement
dated June 24. He reported that a Supreme Court decision last
week regarding firemen's overtime compensation should provide
a four cent per $100 assessed valuation tax reduction next year.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support or
opposition to adoption of the Recreation and Park District
budget. There was no one wishing to speak in favor or opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to close the public hearing and adopt the 1976/77 fiscal
year budget for the Cypress Recreation and Park District. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson,
Sonju and MacLain
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SANITATION SERVICE PROGRAM:
The Public Works Director presented a report from the Adminis-
trative Coordinating Team dated June 24 describing the Team's
recommendation to implement a sanitation service program. The
program would include sewer maintenance, street sweeping,
rubbish collection and a monthly refuse disposal service and
would be funded by a sewer fee and an increased rubbish col-
lection fee. As part of the sewer preventative maintenance
program, the Team proposed the use of a computer to determine
sewer capacity deficiencies and TV camera inspection of the
sewer system. The staff presented slides illustrating the
preventative maintenance program and a videotape of the tele-
vision inspection operation. The staff also presented charts
showing revenues and expenditures involved in the program and
comparing the sewer and rubbish fees in other cities.
Mayor MacLain noted that this program was
length during the budget sessions and the
a quasi-public hearing on the item.
discussed at great
Council had requested
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance
read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 22 TO
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Hudson, Sonju and MacLain
None
Lacayo
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Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance
read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS 12-6 AND 12-7
OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
COLLECTION OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND WASTE
MATERIAL.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to approve the first reading of the Ordinance and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement with
Cypress Disposal Company for trash and rubbish service and the
agreement with the Southern California Water Company for billing
service. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson ,
Sonju and MacLain
The Planning Director advised that Item #23 regarding the second
reading of an ordinance relating to Zone Change #76-3 was placed
on the agenda in error and should be removed. The Mayor removed
the item from the agenda.
Mayor MacLain noted that it was 11:30 p.m. It was moved by
Councilman Hudson, seconded by Mayor MacLain and unanimously
carried to continue with the agenda until 12:00 a.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE 1976/77 BUDGET: The Planning
Director presented a report dated June 24 which transmitted the
City of Cypress 1976/77 fiscal year budget and City Manager's
budget message.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she had reservations about the micro-
filming program and telecommunications program and the Planning
Director outlined various cities in the county, including the
County of Orange, which employ microfilming. Councilwoman Sonju
requested that a dictating machine for City Council members be
included in the budget and suggested that the Council immediately
begin considering priority items for inclusion in next year's
budget. She indicated she was dissatisfied with the present
budget process and felt the Council rather than the staff should
suggest items to be included in the budget.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Harvey
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
which approves the 1976/77 City of Cypress budget, which does not
include the Council's dictating equipment. Councilman Hudson
stated he thought the Council concurred not to budget the dictating
machine during the budget sessions but he agreed that the Council
should consider priority items during the year for the following
year's budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 1735
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1976 AND FIXING
THE LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL
FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju and MacLain
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It
was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants ~42376
through #42495 in the total amount of $111,885.15. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson,
Sonju and MacLain
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC STORAGE/MINI-
WAREHOUSE FACILITIES: Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 572
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 11. 1-C OF ORDINANCE
NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to adopt Ordinance #572. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson,
Sonju and MacLain
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO ZONE CHANGE ~76-4:
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance
read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 573
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ZONING
ORDINANCE ~559 BY ADOPTING PRE-ANNEXATION ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM
AN ORANGE COUNTY ZONE CLASSIFICATION TO A CITY
OF CYPRESS ZONE CLASSIFICATION OF CH-10,000 COM-
MERCIAL HEAVY AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 76-4.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to adopt Ordinance #573. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Hudson, Sonju and MacLain
None
Lacayo
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ADMISSIONS TAX:
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance
read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS 26-10 AND 26-11(a)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO
THE ADMISSIONS TAX.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to adopt the Ordinance. The motion failed to carry by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Hudson and MacLain
Harvey and Sonju
Lacayo
It was moved by Councilman
and unanimously carried to
meeting.
Hudson, seconded by Mayor MacLain
continue this item to the July 12
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With the consent of the Council, the Mayor continued Item #26,
Continuation of Consideration of Six-Month Review of Community
Center Use Policy, to the July 26 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REGIONAL PARKS IN THE AREA
OF CYPRESS: The Planning Director transmitted reports dated
May 26 and June 24 regarding this item. Also transmitted was
a communication from Supervisor Schmit urging the Council to
adopt an ordinance recommending that the Board of Supervisors
acquire land on the Nike base for open space park development.
The Planning Director reported the Board's hearing on this
subject would be held Wednesday, June 30 and he requested that
staff be authorized to attend the hearing and support a park
on the Nike site and oppose a park on the Arlan property.
Councilman Harvey stated he supported a regional park on a
portion of the Nike property but he questioned the need for
a regional park in the area of Cypress because of the location
of regional parks in the Cities of Cerritos and Long Beach.
He stated he preferred not to take a position because if
Cypress encourages a regional park in this area of the county
the County may wish to develop one in Cypress. Councilman
Hudson stated he resented the fact that taxpayers had to re-
purchase the Nike property for a park when the property was
already owned by the taxpayers.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor
MacLain to adopt a resolution incorporating Supervisor Schmit's
resolution which indicates the Council opposes a park on the
Arlan property and objects to taxpayers having to purchase
public property.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman
Sonju and seconded by Mayor MacLain to amend the motion to
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
which expresses opposition to the Board of Supervisors' consid-
eration of a regional park on the Arlan property and deletes
the reference to taxpayers paying twice for the Nike property,
and authorize the Planning Director to represent the City at
the June 30 Board hearing:
RESOLUTION NO. 1736
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS URGING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS TO ACQUIRE LAND ON THE FORMER
NIKE MISSILE BASE FOR OPEN SPACE PARK DEVEL-
OPMENT.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Hudson, Sonju and MacLain
None
Lacayo
Harvey
CONSIDERATION OF PROJECT T.L.C. - A NUTRITION/EDUCATION PROGRAM:
The Recreation and Park Director presented a report dated June
23 describing a nutrition program to provide meals to senior
citizens.
The Council expressed concern over being able to fund the
program in the future and noted that the cost to fund the
program without grant funds was almost double the staff's
previous estimate.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to continue the item to the
July 12 meeting and request a report from staff on possible
alternatives to reduce the cost of such a program.
CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CYPRESS RECREA-
TION AND PARK DISTRICT AGREEMENT: The Planning Director
presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated
June 23 which transmitted an agreement between the Cypress School
District and Recreation and Park District for use of school
facilities for public recreation programs during 1975 1976.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Hudson that the City Council, acting as the ex-officio Board
of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
authorize the City Manager and the Director of Recreation and
Parks to execute the 1975-76 Facility Use Agreement between
the Cypress School District and the Cypress Recreation and
Park District. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson,
Sonju and MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMER-
CIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Hudson and sec-
onded by Mayor MacLain to approve the Recreation and Park
District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #498 through 500
and 5561 through 5580 in the total amount of $392,838.11. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Hudson ,
Sonju and MacLain
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Mayor MacLain
and unanimously carried to continue Item #31 regarding television
coverage of the Orange County political campaign, to the July
12 meeting.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by
Harvey and unanimously carried to continue Item
the Inter-County Airport Authority, to the July
Councilman
~32 regarding
12 meeting.
In regard to Item #33 regarding publication processes for
City newsletter, Councilman Hudson reported on procedures
cut printing costs. The Mayor requested that he submit
a memorandum to the City Council outlining his findings.
the
to
Mayor MacLain noted that the Council took
by not including the dictating equipment
in the 1976/77 budget.
action on Item ~34
for the City Council
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
for litigation matters at 12:15 a.m. The meeting was called
back to order at 12:30 a.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 a.m.
to Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
ATTEST:
CITY 'CLERK bF THE ~ITY
OF CYPRESS
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