Minutes 76-08-10MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
AUgust 10, 1976
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council
was called to order at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 1976
in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Mayor Alice MacLain presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo and MacLa±n
Councilwoman Sonju
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, attorney
Elizabeth Strauss, and the following City staff members: Duke,
Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Finance Officer led the pledge to
the flag.
Mayor MacLain noted that many of the items from the August 9
agenda were continued to this evening.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 7 PATROL CARS AND ONE
POLICE STATION WAGON, REPLACEMENTSt REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
#7677-09: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
officer dated August 5 which indicated bids were requested
from five vendors and only one was received. Mr. Essex read
a statement dated August 9 from Councilwoman Sonju who recom-
mended the following as economy measures: (1) prohibit City
vehicles for personal use, (2) assign all vehicles to a City
pool and to no specific department, (3) reduce total number of
vehicles from 13 to 7, including new vehicle purchases, except
for Police and maintenance vehicles, and (4) review vehicles
assigned to Recreation and Park Department. Councilman Harvey
noted that Councilwoman Sonju's objections did not relate to
Police vehicles and felt action on the award of contract would
be appropriate.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by~ Councilman
Lacayo to accept the bid from Fletcher Jones Chevrolet and
award him the contract in the amount of $44,329.20 less trade-
in. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
Councilman Harvey requested that the matter addressed by Council-
woman Sonju regarding City vehicles be placed on the next agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor MacLain announced that all items listed
on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered
by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving
the recommendation regarding each item. No Councilman wished
to remove an item.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to approve Items #3 through #llb. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
None
Sonju
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Item #3: Consideration of Initiating Annexation Proceedings.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a resolution
declaring that proceedings have been initiated by the City
Council to annex such certain uninhabited territory described
as Annexation #76-2, by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1746
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN
INITIATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS TO ANNEX TO SUCH CITY CERTAIN UNINHABITED
TERRITORY DESCRIBED THEREIN AND DESIGNATED
AS "ANNEXATION NO. 76-2" SETTING FORTH ITS
REASONS FOR DESIRING ANNEXATION AND GIVING
NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE SUCH CITY
COUNCIL WILL HEAR WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST
SUCH ANNEXATION.
Item #4: Consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage License
Application for a Person-to-Person Transfer for Off Sale
General Sales, Requested by Ronald D. Beauchamp and Tom A.
Terwilliger, Tanglewood Liquors, 4029 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #5: Consideration of Agreement for Implementation of
the Housing and Community Development Act.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Community
Development Block Grant Program contract between the County
of Orange and the City of Cypress and authorize the Mayor to
sign the agreement.
Item #6: Consideration of Various "No Parking" Areas.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution restricting parking in the designated areas of
Walker Street and Orange Avenue, by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1747
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "STANDING ZONES" AND
"NO PARKING" AREAS.
Item ~7: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications,
Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Construction of
the Community Development Project, Second Year Program; Newman
and Nelson Streets Improvements and House Sewer Connections on
Newman Street, City of Cypress Project #7600-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve plans and
specifications for construction of Project #7600-90, the
Community Development Project, Second Year Improvement Program
on Newman and Nelson Streets and house sewer connections on
Newman Street and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for
bids with bid date to be set after approval of H.U.D.
Item #8: Consideration of Increase in Appropriation for
Vacuum Cleaner.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize a budgeted
transfer of $250 from the fund balance of the General Fund to
Account #90.4464.65035.
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Item #9: Consideration of Local Agency-State Agreement No. 14
and Supplement No. 1 for Federal Aid Urban System Projects F.A.U.
Covering the Widening and Improvements of Katella Avenue from
Lexington Drive to 560 Feet East of Siboney Street, City of
Cypress Project 97623-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1748
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA~
AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF LOCAL AGENCY-STATE AGREE-
MENT NO. 14 AND SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 FOR FEDERAL AID
URBAN SYSTEM PROJECTS F.A.U. UNDER THE FEDERAL
AID HIGHWAY ACTS OF 19'70 AND 1973.
Item #10: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications,
Certification of Right of Way and Authorization to Advertise
for Bids on Walker Street from DeLong Street to Orange Avenue,
city of Cypress Project ~7405-10-0776.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows, which requests the
County of Orange to increase their allocation for AHFP ~776 by
$18,200:
RESOLUTION NO. 1749
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 DE LONG STREET
TO ORANGE AVENUE, AHFP #776.
(2) authorize a budgeted transfer from the 2106 Gas Tax Fund
and appropriate $43,100 from the fund balance of the Gas Tax
Fund to Account ~10-4186-40521, (3) approve the plans and speci-
fications for improvement of Walker Street from DeLong Street
to Orange Avenue, Project #7405-10-0776 and authorize the City
Clerk to advertise for bids with bid date to be set after
approval of the Orange County Road Department, and (4) authorize
the Mayor to sign the Right of Way Certification and the City
Clerk to attest.
Item #11: Consideration of Employment List - Arts & Cultural
Coordinator, Cypress Recreation and Park District.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
certify the employment list for the position of Arts and Cul-
tural Coordinator for the Cypress Recreation and Park District
as submitted.
Item #1la: Consideration of Final Tract Map #9289.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
~9289 and accept the cash bond for public improvements in the
amount of $10,300.00 which is not less than 50% nor more than
100% of the total improvements and authorize the City Clerk
to sign the record map.
Item ~llb: Consideration of Communication from Orange County
Health Planning Council Requesting Confirmation of City's
Appointment to Commission.
Recommendation: That the City Council reaffirm its appointment
of Mrs. vivian Van Allen to the Orange County Health Planning
Council.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF
ACACIA DRIVE EXEMPTION FROM
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Mayor continued this item to the
Hearing no objections, the
next meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COM-
MISSION: The City Manager presented a report dated August 5
which transmitted correspondence from the City of Santa Ana
regarding the Orange County Human Relations Commission.
Councilman Harvey spoke in support of the Santa Ana resolution
which recommended that the Human Relations Commission confine
its operations to problems in the unincorporated areas of the
county except where its involvement or assistance is specifi-
cally requested by the City Council of an individual city.
The City Manager reported that the communication sent by the
mayor of Santa Ana is supported by their City Council.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Mayor MacLain
and unanimously carried to direct the City's League represen-
tative to vote in support of the City of Santa Ana's resolution
regarding the Orange County Human Relations Commission.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CITY EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE AND CITY EMERGENCY PLAN: The C~ty Manager presented
a report regarding this item dated August 4.
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 CHAPTER 8-A OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGAN-
IZATION.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Lacayo & MacLain
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Hudson to adopt the following Resolution by title
as follows:
Councilman
only, title
RESOLUTION NO. 1750
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ADOPTING AN EMERGENCY PLAN FOR
SAID CITY.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO PURCHASE AN ADVERTISEMENT IN THE
CYPRESS COLLEGE CAMPUS MAP AND GUIDE: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated August 5 regarding a request to place an
advertisement in the annual Cypress College campus map and
guide. He presented samples of past campus guides.
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Mr. Ian Pare, vice president of College Merchants Scholarship
Fund, Los Angeles, described the types of ads which may be
placed which range from $175 to $350. He stated their map is
the only one used by Cypress College and is distributed free
of charge to all registering students. He indicated the guide
brochure is paid for by the merchants and that proceeds are
also used to support the College Merchants Scholarship Fund.
Councilman Lacayo stated he did not support expending City
funds for a commercial venture which is not a student or non-
profit organization activity and Mayor MacLain felt the expen-
diture would only be transferring funds from one taxing agency
to another.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to receive and file the request.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE RELATING
TO ANIMAL CONTROL: The City Manager presented a report dated
August 5 which transmitted a proposed ordinance adopting by
reference the County Code relating to animal control. Mr.
Essex stated that the County presently enforces the City's
animal control regulations.
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 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE CERTAIN PROVI-
SIONS OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE COUNTY
OF ORANGE PERTAINING TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND
LICENSING.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to approve the first reading of the Ordinance and to
schedule a public hearing to hear public testimony regarding
adoption of the Ordinance for Monday, September 13 at 8:00 p.m.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
Councilman Hudson reported on a recent experience on a weekend
with a dead animal and suggested that the staff might contact
the county animal control office urging them to provide a tele-
phone tape recording describing the proper procedure to dispose
of dead animals.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY LEAGUE OF CITIES'
RESOLUTIONS: The City Manager presented a report dated August
4 which transmitted the report of the League's Resolutions
Committee which will be considered at the August 12 Executive
Committee meeting. Also transmitted was a communication from
the City of Tustin urging the League to study amendments to
state law regarding workmen's compensation.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor announced the City will
support the League of California Cities' Resolutions Committee
Report to be considered at the August 12 meeting as well as
the resolution of the City of Tustin.
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~O~SIDERATION OF INTERSECTION OF KATELLA STREET AND VALLEY VIEW
STREET: The City Manager presented a report from the Public
Works Director dated August 2 describing traffic problems at
the intersection. Staff recommended an improvement in detection
by the traffic signal controller and several striping changes
in order to maximize the intersection's capacity and efficiency
of the signal.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve a transfer of $2,000.00 from the 2106 fund
balance to Account #4187-49222 to cover costs of installing
detection equipment as described in the staff's report. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION OF OVERTIME FOR ENGINEERING
DESIGN, KATELLA AVENUE SANITARY SEWER, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT
#7671-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public
Works Director dated August 5 describing the Katella Avenue
sanitary sewer project which the staff proposes to submit for
funds under the recently passed Federal Public Works/Counter-
cyclical Bill. Some of the criteria in determining priority
projects are: that project plans, specifications and cost esti-
mate must be completed and the project must be ready to go to
bid at the time of application; priority will be given to
projects where construction will be underway within 90 days of
approval; and higher priority will be given to projects which
have a larger portion of project cost in labor rather than in
materials. Staff felt the final plans, specifications and
cost estimate could be completed prior to the application date
of September 15 by using existing staff on an overtime basis.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to: (1) approve the establishment of a Capital Improve-
ment Account #491-28 for Katella Avenue Sanitary Sewer; (2)
appropriate funds from the fund balance of the General Fund
to the following accounts:
Acct. #10-4003-49128 (Overtime) $2,114
Acct. #10-4189-49128 (Soils Inves-
tigation) $2,000
Acct. #10-4151-49128 (Blueprints) $ 500
(3) authorize transfer of $6,000 from Account #10-4001-26307
to Account #10-4001-49128 (Regular Salaries); and $2,000 from
Account #10-4006-26307 to Account #10-4006-49128 (Fringe Benefits).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Lacayo & MacLain
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-1 - ARLAN PROPERTY: Mayor MacLain re-
opened the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment
~76-1.
Mr. Louis Warschaw, 417 S. Hill, Los Angeles, representing the
property owner, indicated he would like the amendment on the
November ballot. The City Manager advised that September 8
would be the deadline for the Council to take final action in
order to place the issue on the ballot.
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Mr. Warschaw stated the property owner felt the plan was fair
and acceptable and indicated they agreed with changes made by
the Planning Commission. He felt the Airport Land Use Commission's
opinion was that this was the best plan they had seen up to this
point. Mr. Warschaw asked that the matter be placed on the
ballot to give the entire population an opportunity to vote,
not just 20% of the population. He stated the owner is not
interested in any other plan. He indicated if the property is
not on the November ballot then their recommendation would
be to withdraw the application.
Councilman Hudson pointed out the City's liability if it
approves land uses (residential) in areas which the ALUC
designates as unacceptable for housing.
Mr. Warschaw stated he would be willing to meet with staff to
work out problems such as this and the owner would be agreeable
to minor plan changes, not major changes. He indicated he was
willing to change the location of proposed land uses as long
as the land use acreages remain the same.
Councilman Lacayo recommended continuing the hearing to next
week because of the absence of one Council member who also
was absent at the previous Arlan property hearing and because
the Council had not heard testimony on the General Plan amendment.
Councilman Hudson notified the Council that he would be out of
town Monday through Thursday of next week. Councilman Harvey
urged the Council to proceed with the hearing because of the
September 8 deadline and fact that tapes of the hearings are
available to the Council members.
The Planning Director reviewed all materials which had been
transmitted to the Council as supportive documentation to the
draft EIR and stated all these materials would be included in
the final EIR which reflects the development plan which the
Council would like presented to the public for a vote. He
reported staff feels the draft EIR satisfies all requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act and City Resolution
#1584. He noted that accepting the EIR as adequate does not
commit the Council to a specific development plan. The
Planning Director reviewed the land use recommendations of the
Planning Commission and described the phasing program. The
Commission approved the phasing and implementation programs
recommended in the Administrative Coordinating Team's report
on the Arlan Property. The Team and Commission recommended
certain conditions, or assurances, as a prerequisite for each
phase, regardless of the development plan, which included:
Dedication of ultimate rights-of-way for arterial streets,
including Holder Street extension, as a prerequisite for
first phase.
Final subdivision map be submitted for industrial portions
of first phase and all necessary deeds and bonds be paid
to guarantee improvements of industrial areas.
Annual review of development program and review of each
phase to determine compliance with overall objectives
of program. Requirements of preceding phase must be met
before starting on next phase.
Payment of drainage fees, in cash, for each phase must be
made prior to start of each phase.
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The Planning Director mentioned that the Chamber of Commerce
wanted assurances that industrial development would precede
residential development and he felt their recommendation was
that there be actual physical development on the industrial
areas. The staff and Planning Commission recommended that
the land be available and ready for industrial development
prior to any activity on the residential portions.
Mr. Warschaw felt this was an impractical approach and felt
it would take an indefinite number of years to finish engin-
eering and prepare the property for industrial development.
He stated the owner is prepared to post bonds for the property
which will assure the City that industrial development will
take place.
The Public Works Director advised that one of the requirements
before Council approval of a final tract map is that all re-
quired improvements must be guaranteed by a performance bond
and labor and materials bond. Another requirement is a sub-
division improvement agreement which requires the property owner
to install improvements within a specified period of time. If
the owner does not install improvements within that time period,
the City has the option of foreclosing on the bonds and requiring
the bonding company to install the improvements. The Public
Works Director stated this is a good guarantee that improve-
ments will be installed if a final subdivision map is filed.
Mr. Alex Bell, 9461 Grindlay Street, Cypress, reported that the
position of the Chamber of Commerce and Chamber's Arlan Property
Study Committee is that they don't agree entirely with the
proposed plan but they feel a plan should be enacted which must
offer absolute guarantees that the City will get what it needs
most - a revenue producing development such as industrial and
commercial. The Chamber's concern was that if residential
development takes place first, there might be hundreds of resi-
dents who would oppose industrial development near them and
who might pressure a future Council into changing the develop-
ment plan. The Chamber's recommendations were that: a final
subdivision map be recorded for industrial and commercial Phase
I development, that actual construction begin on on and off-
site improvements prior to groundbreaking of residential devel-
opment, and that on and off-site construction, particularly on
industrial portions and maybe on commercial portions, be completed
prior to completion of Phase I residential construction. The
Chamber felt that much of the land could be sold to industrial
and commercial developers at an early stage to help pay for the
initial expense. He felt the bonding procedure would be
acceptable to the Chamber and Arlan Study Committee.
Mr. Joe Segal, 9582 Margaret Street, Cypress, asked if the
property owners planned to construct all development themselves.
Mr. Warschaw stated the owner plans to develop the industrial
and commercial portions but not the residential construction.
He stated the owner is presently trying to sell to industrial
developers.
Mr. Segal felt the south part of the City was already undergoing
phases 1 through 4 since the industrial zoning was changed to
residential. He felt the City should plan in terms of what
has already occurred. Mr. Segal felt the Phase I industrial
area proposed between Walker and Valley View, north of Katella,
should be the testing ground for the viability of industrial
use. If the area is unsuccessful for industrial then it could
be changed to residential, rather than designating it for
residential at the start. Mr. Segal stated he opposes the
conversion of any industrial zoning and he felt not enough
effort was made to solicit industrial development on the property.
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The City Manager reported on the past zoning actions in the
south part of the City which involved a change from residential
to industrial and industrial to residential on the Arlan prop-
erty. The exchange resulted in an increase of 50 industrial
acres.
RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 8:50 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 9:05 p.m. with Councilwoman
Sonju absent.
Dr. Andrew Erdaly, 5373 Oxford Drive, Cypress, spoke in support
of the property owner's right to develop his property as he
chooses which he is entitled to under the free enterprise
system. He felt the development program was vital and could help
reduce taxes and that it was the responsibility of the entire
community to participate in the development program. He asked
the City and Chamber of Commerce to help small businesses so
that they are not put out of business by franchises or larger
businesses.
Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, asked that the
Council consider Plan H which calls for a combination of indus-
trial and commercial uses. He felt if the plan is disregarded
now then it will always be an issue in the future and the
question of commercial/industrial use will remain unresolved.
The Planning Director read a memorandum dated August 9 which
presented a critique of Plan H.
Mr. Hulse spoke in defense of Plan H and indicated it was meant
more as a tool to compare the effects of a commercial/industrial
plan and was submitted because several requests for an analysis
of an all industrial/commercial plan were ignored by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Hulse stated he would like to change the loca-
tion of the proposed uses and stated the plan was prepared
quickly so that the Planning Commission would have time to
review it. He indicated his computations were based on figures
contained in the Wilsey & Ham and Williams, Kuebelbeck & Asso-
ciates economic reports.
The Planning Director stated that an economic analysis of Plan
H by the consultant would be difficult to perform since the
consultant would need specific data such as the amount and
location of commercial/industrial uses. Complicating this
would be the fact that the potential market for commercial
use on the property is unknown.
Mr. Warschaw again stated their plan is a compromise and he
noted they have reduced the residential acreage from the ori-
ginal plan so that it comprises only one-third of the property.
He stated the basic question is financing the development.
Mr. Warschaw stated the commercial/industrial mix sounds good
on paper but he felt it was unrealistic. He stated the owners'
position remains that they are not interested in any other plan.
Mrs. Rebecca Joiner, 10801 Knott Avenue, Stanton, stated the
Council should try to keep the Constitution alive at the local
level and she supported the property owner's right to develop
his property. She felt the Council was acting as an obstacle
to developing the property and stated the City cannot afford to
lose this tax base. Mrs. Joiner spoke against the material
which was circulated regarding annexation of the "wedge"
property west of Knott and north of Katella to the City of
Stanton. She felt the residents were led to believe they were
voting on property which was already in Cypress and this
information resulted in the City losing the property.
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Mr. Warschaw noted that, according to the economic study made
by Envista, Plan D (owner's plan) would provide a total net
tax income of $727,000 per year and an all industrial plan (B)
would provide $773,000 per year. He felt there would not be
a significant difference between their plan and an industrial/
commercial mix.
Mayor MacLain stated the City Council had set 10:00 p.m. for
ending discussion on this item. Hearing no objections, she
announced the Council would continue with the hearing until
10:30 p.m.
Mr. Howard Rowan, 583] Shirl Street, Cypress, stated the
Cypress Citizens' Association supports an analysis being made
of Plan H. He also asked that the consultant make an analysis
of the best development plan for the property. He felt some
alternatives were being ignored. Mr. Rowan felt information
from the Navy was passed over and asked if it was included in
the EIR. He did not feel residential development along the
extension of Holder Street would tie the City together since
it is separated by school districts. Mr. Rowan supported
industrial development of the property and cited examples of
industrial development in surrounding cities as proof it is
viable in this area. He urged the Council to consider the
best long-range solution for the City.
Mr. Richard Parton, 11456 Culebra, Cypress, president of
College Park Homeowners' Association, stated their Association
is concerned that proposed commercial and industrial develop-
ment will be directly adjacent to them. He reported the Asso-
ciation has had briefings from the property owner and that
he has attended all Planning Commission hearings on this sub-
ject and he felt the choice of Plan D over Plan A was a mistake.
Mr. Parton stated the Association and other residents in the
south part of the City will vigorously support Plan A (owner's
original plan) with minor changes. He stated they recognize
the opposition from other sections of the City but these resi-
dents do not live directly adjacent to the Arlan property.
He stated all residents pay the same taxes and future residents
may pay more taxes because the value of their homes will be
higher. He felt Plan D would create more traffic and pollution.
He felt the shuffling around of land designations by the Plan-
ning Commission was not thought out logically. Mr. Parton
stated that Plan D changed the designation at the northwest
corner of Orangewood and Valley View from residential (town-
houses) to all industrial except for two acres at the corner
designated for commercial, because the area is under the flight
path of Los Alamitos Air Station. He stated they preferred
the residential designation and noted there are existing homes
along Valley View in this area. Mr. Parton stated the resi-
dents will object to commercial/industrial use proposed at
the southeast corner of Katella and Valley View because it
will back up to the residences. He did not feel the entire
area should be restricted from residential use because one
corner is under the flight path. Mr. Patton felt it was
illogical that the only reason the Planning Commission opposed
the agricultural transition area was because the Zoning Ord-
inance lacks this zone classification.
Councilman Hudson stated he will be absent next week but he
felt the Council was ready to take action since there was no
further public testimony. He suggested continuing the hearing
to August 23 or 24.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing
regarding General Plan Amendment #76-1, Arlan Property, to
Tuesday, August 24 at 7:30 p.m.
RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 10:20 p.m.
meeting was called back to order at 10:30 p.m. with
Sonju absent.
The
Councilwoman
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE TIME PERIOD FOR
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS: The City Manager summarized a
report dated August 5 which recommended adoption of a proposed
ordinance which would allow live entertainment permits to be
issued for an indefinite period of time, subject to revocation
or suspension, and if live entertainment ceases to be provided
for 90 consecutive days the permit would automatically expire.
The proposed ordinance is an effort to cut down on administrative
problems presented by the current Code provisions which require
an annual application and public hearing for a live entertain-
ment permit. Staff indicated there are only two such permits
issued in the City.
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 SECTION 9-8 OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE RELATING TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
, Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO PARTICIPATE
IN A SPECIAL EDITION OF THE "COMMUNITY ADVOCATE": The City
Manager presented a report dated August 5 regarding a request
by the Community Advocate newspaper for the Council to place an
advertisement in their special edition which is a salute to
cities served by the newspaper. Staff transmitted a copy of
last year's advertisement and reported the cost of a half-page
ad is $125.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve an expenditure for a one-half page advertise-
ment in the special edition of the Community Advocate similar
to last year's advertisement and request that the staff present
a proposed format for the next meeting. The Council indicated
they would like the ad to reflect past accomplishments of the
City such as the new library and community center rather than
personal Council items. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Lacayo & MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON REIMBURSEMENT FOR ATTEN-
DANCE AT DINNER MEETINGS: Hearing no objections, Mayor MacLain
continued this item to the August 23 meeting.
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CONSIDERATION OF AN ANALYSIS OF CITY AND COUNTY POLICIES RELATING
TO THE UNINCORPORATED AREAS ADJACENT TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The
City Manager presented a report regarding the Mayor's request
that the staff undertake a study of City policy relating to
provision of services to county unincorporated areas adjacent
to the City. The report would analyze County policy relating
to enforcement of their codes in the unincorporated areas.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor authorized the City Manager
to implement a study of the City and County policies in refer-
ence to services provided in the County unincorporated areas
adjacent to the City of Cypress, to be returned to the Council
for review within 90 days.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was
moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson
to approve the commercial warrant list for warrants ~42698
through ~42885 in the total amount of $301,454.10. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF
SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT: Hearing no objections, the Mayor
ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 576
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS 21A-8 AND 21A-12
AND ADDING SECTION 21A-15 TO THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION
OF SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 576. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson,
Lacayo & MacLain
~ONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SIX MONTH REVIEW OF COMMUNITY
CENTER USE POLICY: The City Manager transmitted reports dated
August 4 and July 21 which transmitted an amended use policy
for the Cypress Community Center.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify
the Recreation and Park Commission's recommendation establishing
the recommended fees as policy and making the new fees and
reservation time effective September 1. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
None
Sonju
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo
and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve the Recreation
and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #511
through #518 and #5674 through ~5726 in the total amount of
$926,755.37. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain
None
Sonju
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor called an Executive Session for
matters of litigation at 10:45 p.m. The meeting was called
back to order at 10:50 p.m. with Councilwoman Sonju absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
10:50 p.m.
ATTEST:
JAYOR OF THE' CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY ~L~R~ O~ THE 'CITY OF CYPRESS
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