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Minutes 76-11-08or MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD November 8, 1976 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:37 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice MacLaln presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, and MacLain None Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Sonju led the pledge tO the flag. PRESENTATION OF COMMENDATION BY CHIEF C.M. DOWNS~ ORANGE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Chief Carl Downs presented a resolution of commendation to Sgt. Jack Straske of the Cypress Police Department and to Dennis Hamilton of the Anaheim Fire Department praising their life-saving efforts in aiding a heart attack victim involved in a traffic collision on Septem- ber 13. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUES TO FORMER COMMIS- SIONERS: Mayor MacLain presented a community service plaque to Joyce Ginns in appreciation of her service on the Arts and Cultural Commission from July 1972 to July 1976 and to Jan Moss for her service on the Traffic Commission from May 1974 to June 1976. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of October 25. STAFF REPORTS g DISCUSSIONS: At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added the following items to the agenda: Item #29 regarding Councilman Jim Beam's tax reform proposal; Item #30 regarding a communication from the City of Fountain Valley requesting support for a cultural center at Mile Square Park; Item #31 regarding problems of the handicapped; Item #32 regarding a citizens' task force on the County Master Plan of Regional Parks study. With the consent of the Council, the Mayor referred an item regarding burial of a Tricentennial capsule at Westminster Memorial Park to the Arts and Cultural Commission. The City Manager also transmitted various materials regarding several of the agenda items. Councilman Hudson stated he wished to appeal Conditional Use Permit #76-17 which was approved by the Planning Commission on November 4 for the construction of a four-unit apartment project at 5691 Karen Avenue. City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 At Councilman Harvey's request, the Mayor placed Item #33 on the agenda regarding construction at the Skateway roller skating rink on Ball Road. At Councilwoman Sonju's request, the Mayor added Item #34 to the agenda regarding street sweeping. Hearing no objections, the Mayor took Item #18 out of order. CONSIDERATION OF UTILIZATION OF THE PROPERTY AND FACILITY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF CERRITOS AND MOODY (FORMER BOYS' CLUB): The City Manager presented a report dated Novem- ber 4 indicating that proposals for use of the building were requested from various community organizations. The two groups which expressed interest were the Orange County Fire Warden's office and the Girls' Club of North Orange County, Inc. who were invited to discuss their proposals at the Council meeting. Fire Chief Carl Downs stated the Fire Department could make use of the building but they would not wish to preempt the Girls' Club use of the building. Mrs. Sally Young, 9600 Walker, Cypress, director of the Girls' Club of North Orange County, reported the Girl's Club has branches in Fullerton, Buena Park and Anaheim and needs to expand to continue to serve girls from the La Palma and Cypress areas. She indicated she was contacted by a Cypress resident wishing to organize a girls' club and she suggested that she circulate a petition seeking support. Ms. Stephanie Trousdale, 5091 Laurel Avenue, Cypress, reported she collected 100 signatures on a petition in support of a girls' club and stated the girls of the community need a facility at which to meet. Mrs. Young stated the Girls' Club is financially able to maintain the facility with budgeted funds, donations, in-kind service and assistance from board members. It was moved by Councilman Laeayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to direct the staff to prepare a lease agreement with the Girls' Club of North Orange County, Inc. for utilization of the facility at the northwest corner of Cerritos and Moody. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LADIES' LOUNGE IN POLICE DEPARTMENT~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7616-90: The C.ity Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated November 4 outlining the three bids which were submitted. The Public Works Director reported that he was unable to nego- tiate a change order to delete several items in the project with the apparent low bidder. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Project #7616-90 is Bevan Construction Company and authorize award of contract to Bevan Construction Company, 185 Quincy Street, ~0S, Long Beach, California in the amount of ~,240 and authorize an appropriation of $740 to this project. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, g MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor MacLain announced that all items listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be con- sidered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item. In regard to Item #6, Councilman Lacayo requested that the person attending the Tax Reform Conference report back to the Council on the conference. Councilman Harvey requested that Item #14, Consideration of Various "No Standing Zones" and "No Parking" Areas, be removed and continued to the November 22 meeting and that staff clarify the proposed no parking zones. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve Items #4 through #18 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #14. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju $ MacLain None None Item #4: Consideration of a Claim Filed by Mr. John H. Breon on Behalf of Heidi L. Breon, 10421 Ponder Street, Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the claim filed by Mr. John H. Breon on behalf of Heidi L. Breon, 10421 Ponder Street, Cypress, in the amount of $167.39 and for an undetermined amount for the installation of curb ramping dated October 18, 1876. Item #5: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim the Week of November 14-21, 1976 as "Teen Challenge Week". Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of November 14-21, 1976 as "Teen Challenge Week" in the City of Cypress as requested by the Orange County Teen Challenge. Item #6: Consideration of Participation in Tax Reform Conference. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize all members of the Council to attend the Tax Reform Conference on December 8-9, 1976 at the Sacramento Convention Center and authorize reimburse- ment for actual and necessary expenses. Item #7: Consideration of a Request for City Participation of Financial Support of the West Orange County Hot Line. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #8: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Authorizing ~-unty~City Purchasing Agreement. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1786 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING PURCHASES OF CERTAIN ITEMS TO BE MADE FOR THE CITY BY THE PURCHASING AGENT OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. Item #9: Consideration of an Amendment to the First Year Community Development Grant Program Agreement Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment to the Community Development Block Program Agreement. 3. City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 Item #10: Consideration of Appropriation for Replacement of a Calculator for the Engineering Division. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the purchase of a calculator for the Engineering Division. Item #11: Consideration Urging Redistribution of Population. of a Resolution from the City of Walnut Sales Tax Revenues on the Basis of Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to suggest to the League of California Cities and to the appro- priate State Legislators that the City of Cypress would be interested in including an analysis of the redistribution of sales tax revenues in the overall study of the State-wide tax reform measure. Item #12: Consideration of Partieipation in the National League of Cities Handbook Development. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to contact the National League of Cities indicating an interest on the part of the City of Cypress to participate in this program. Item #13: Consideration of Approval of Texaco Park Lease and Sub-Lease. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the three-year extension of the existing lease between the City and Texaco, Inc. and the sub-lease between the City and the Cypress Recreation and Park District and authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the appropriate documentations extending these leases to December 31, 1979. CONSIDERATION OF PROBLEMS OF THE HANDICAPPED: The City Manager read a communication from Mrs. Breon, 10421 Ponder Street, Cypress, dated November 2 addressing the problem faced by disabled persons because of architectural barriers. Mrs. Breon pointed out that handicapped persons do support the community's stores, banks and by paying taxes and she requested the Council's aid in eliminating the physical barriers. Mrs. Breon reported her daughter was struck by an automobile while traveling in the street in her wheelchair and another disabled student at Cypress College was killed last year. Mr. Essex stated he has discussed this problem with the Breonm. He reported the City had submitted a project under the Counter- cyclical Public Works Bill which included the construction of an elevator and wheelchair ramps at the Civic Center. He reported that all new subdivisions in the City comply with State law by providing sidewalk ramps. The Public Works Director reported he discussed the problem with Mr. Breon who agreed that a study should be made of the number and location of handicapped persons in the City. Mrs. Breon advised that the names of handicapped persons were not made public by various organizations. Mr. Schatzeder suggested that the newsletter might be used to make this determination. He reported sidewalk ramps have been required in new subdivisions since 1972. Mrs. Bre0n, 10421 Ponder Street, Cypress, stated she wanted to make the Council aware of this serious problem and that she and her family attended the meeting because they were interested in seeing the Council at work. · ~4 City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 Mr. John Dylan, 5241 Del Sur, La Palma, suggested that the Council determine where the handicapped live in the City before taking action. He stated he has been involved in Anaheim in getting curb ramps installed around colleges and stated Cypress College is known nation-wide for being accessible to the handi- capped. In response to Councilman Hudson's question regarding the value of blue curbing, Mrs. Breon indicated that it was somewhat helpful although, in many instances, it was still difficult to locate appropriate facilities for the handicapped. She reported that handicapped organizations she contacted would not release names but she suggested that this information might be obtained from schools which serve the handicapped. Mr. John Breon stated the main problem is the need for sidewalk ramps at corners. He reported that funds are available for the removal of architectural barriers through the State Rehab- ilitation Department. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried that the staff pursue the h~ndi- capped facilities proposed in the Community Facilities Improve- ment Project, investigate funding which might be available from public agencies and present progress reports to the Council on this item. At Councilman Lacayo's request, the Mayor added Item #35 to the agenda regarding a dress code for restaurants. RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 7:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:00 p.m. With all Councilmen present. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #76-1 ARLAN PROPERTY: Mayor MacLain reopened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The City Manager presented a report dated November 4 indicating the hearing was continued from August 28 and the affidavit of posting the Notice of Continuation of Public Hearing is on file in the City Clerk's office. He reported the unofficial vote on Proposition "L" was No - 8,597 and Yes - 6,446. The City Manager reported that he was unable to contact the property owner following the November 2 election. The City Attorney stated the vote did not bind the City Council from a legal standpoint. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Couneilman Harvey to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1787 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DENYING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-1, ARLAN PROPERTY. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, g MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF A LOCAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and asked for the staff's report. The City Manager presented a report dated November 4 which transmitted a proposed local conflict of interest code for City and Park District employees in conformance with the Political Reform Act of 1974. He reported the code was trans- mitted to the three employees' associations and no comments from them were received. The code is not required to be for- warded to the Fair Political Practices Conunission since it is a loeal code. The City Attorney pointed out differences between the smployees' and City Council's conflict of interest codes. Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the code. No one wished to speak in support. She asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. No one wished to speak in opposition. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and adopt the proposed Conflict of Interest Code for certain employees of the City and the Cypress Recreation and Park District. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLaln NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THIRD YEAR PROGRAM: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated November 4 which recommended that the hearing be continued to November 22. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue the public hearing regarding the Housing and Community Development Third Year Program to November 22. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, $ MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. Mr. Greg Moretti, 5542 Karen Avenue, Cypress, asked when street improvements would be installed on Karen. He stated it is heavily travelled since it is a through street between Walker and Valley View and it is dangerous for children who must walk in the street to school. The staff advised him that improvement of Karen is proposed under the third year Housing and Community Development Act program. Staff reported that public improvement projects under the Act are given the lowest priority by the Board of Super- visors. They emphasized that community support for the project is necessary to demonstrate the need for the project. Staff City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 reported that notices of the continued hearing would be mailed to all residents in the project area. The Council suggested that Mr. Moretti notify his neighbors of the need for public input at the next hearing. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the Arlan property rezoning issue should be settled with the defeat of Proposition "L" and he requested that the Council instruct the staff not to spend any more time working with the property owner to develop a new plan for rezoning the property. Mrs. Vicki Van Allen, 4641 Newman Avenue, Cypress, felt if the Council is going to consider a dress code for restaurants then it should also consider a more serious problem relating to speeding violations. She reported on a motorcycle speeding problem on Newman. The City Manager stated staff would submit a report on the incident for the next regular meeting. Mr. Larry Wuebker, 8661 Acacia Drive, Cypress, asked why a one year waiting period was necessary to reapply for a condi- tional use permit when reapplying for a General Plan amendment requires no wait. Regarding the Arlan property, he felt many residents of Cypress will not receive the benefits of industrial development because of the 15 year absorbtion rate. He felt it would be a short and long-term asset the faster the property is developed. Mr. Wuebker suggested that the Council not become involved in establishing a dress code for private enter- prise. He asked if the rubbish collection charge could be dropped for one of his parcels on which he has a dumpster. The City Manager stated staff will investigate Mr. Wuebker's rubbish collection charge and report back. CONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ACTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MASTER PLAN STUDY OF THE INTER-COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The City Manager presented a report dated November 4 transmitting information on the Council's previous action regarding the Inter-County Airport Authority study. Also transmitted was a resolution from the City of Anaheim opposing the study. Councilman Lacayo stated his objection to the study was he did not know what it would cost and whether the agencies would follow through with the study. Mayor MacLain and Councilman Hudson suggested that SCAG, Yorba Linda, Brea and La Habra be sent a copy of Resolution #1741 and Councilman Marshott's June 22 letter on which Cypress based its action to support the study effort but not the results of the study. Council- woman Sonju reported that a regional airport study was being undertaken by the City and County of Los Angeles with partici- pation by Orange County and she was concerned over a possible duplication of funds and effort. She felt only one regional study need be done. She objected to the ICAA study since it was analyzing an airport at Chino Hills and joint use at Los Alamitos NAS which the City has previously opposed. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor MacLain to adopt a resolution opposing an airport at Chino Hills, notify SCAG of the City's opposition to a Chino Hills airport, and notify SCAG of the City's interest in the regional airport study and determine how the two studies overlap, the cost of the studies, and which study the City wishes to support. Mayor MacLain suggested including the City's opposition to commercial use at Los Alamitos in the resolution. City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 Councilwoman Sonju stated she would separate the motion and moved to adopt a resolution affirming the City's opposition to an airport at Chino Hills and to commercial air traffic at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station. Mayor MacLain seeonded the motion. Councilman Hudson felt the City's previous action was reasonable and appropriate and did not require an explanation and he recommended that those interested be sent a copy of the Council's action indicating the Council has not changed its position. Councilman Lacayo suggested that instead of reaffirming the Council's opposition to Los Alamitos and Chino Hills that the Council address itself to the study, what it will cost and whether it will be followed through, and express opposition to an expenditure for a study which has already been done. A substitute motion was moved by Mayor MacLain and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to determine SCAG's action and whether it is considering two studies, determine the cost of the regional study and how it is being funded and request a report on this for the next meeting, and send a copy of Resolution #1741 and a copy of Councilman Marshott's letter of June 22, 1976 to the cities in northeast Orange County who are concerned over a Chino Hills Airport. Councilman Harvey stated that the defeat of Proposition L will make Los Alamitos more attractive for commercial use and he suggested including in Resolution #1741 the City's opposition to commercial or joint activity at Los Alamitos. Mayor MacLain moved to amend Resolution #1741 to include Councilman Harvey's suggestion. The motion was not seconded. A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain to continue the item to the November 22~meeting and request the information from SCAG regarding the reKional airport study· The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Laeayo & MacLain NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITIES OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY AND GARDEN GROVE REGARDING APPOINTMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report dated November 4 which indicated the appointment to the Transportation Commission would be voted on at the League City Selection Committee meeting on November 111. He transmitted communications from the cities of Fountain Valley, Garden Grove and Santa Ana which requested support for candidates. The City Managers' Association recommended the appointment of candidates who support a position which opposes the creation of a new bureaucracy and supports the utilization of existing programs to process applications for federal and'state funding for transportation needs. Councilman Lacayo objected to the transit district's expenditure of funds for a vigorous advertising c~mpaign and inadequate bus shelters when the busses are operating half empty. He recom- mended that the candidates be asked their opinion on the nature and amount of funds spent on the transit district's advertising program. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Mayor MacLain to support Councilman David Brandt of Santa Ana for appointment to the Orange County Transportation Commission. City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 Mayor MacLain then withdrew the second. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain to allow the League voting representative to use his discretion in voting for the appointment to the Orange County Transportation Commission after asking the candidates' stand on the position of the City Managers'~ Association and their opinion of how money is being spent to make the transit district successful and how to promote mass transit in the county. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju $ MacLain Councilwoman Sonju recommended that the City's position be transmitted to the candidates to give them an opportunity to consider the questions. CONSIDERATION OF WALKER STREET AND LINCOLN AVENUE PRE-EMPT DEVICE FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7405-10: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated November 3 explaining that the delay in the Walker Street improvement project was because the County is in the process of obtaining rights-of-entry for reconstruetion of driveways involved in the project. Staff recommended that the pre-empt signal device not be advertised as a separate contract since the cost would be substantially higher and a separate contract might adversely affect AHFP participation in the cost of the project. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to authorize the Mayor to direct a letter to Supervisor Diedrich requesting his assistance in urging the Orange County Real Property Services Division to expedite the Walker Street project. The Council also requested a follow-up report on this item for the next regular meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session for matters of litigation at 9:37 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 10:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR EXCLUSION OF PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated November 4 which transmitted a communication from Mr. R. Steven Peters, an attorney who represents three property owners included in the Gay Street Annexation #76-2. The property owners opposed annexation of their properties to the City of Cypress and re- quested that the Council initiate proceedings to exolude their property from the City. Mr. R. Steven Peters, 1615 Broadway, Santa Ana, California, representing the Wilvers, Miller and Komaki property owners, requested that the Council exclude these proper%y owners from the City and he felt this was the most fair alternative. He stated they have no objection to the remaining property owners being annexed and reminded the Council that Mr. Todd, the principal property owner, has no objection to their exclusion. It was moved by Coune{lman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to receive and file the item. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju g MacLain None None City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF BALLOT PROPOSALS OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES: The City Manager presented a report dated November 4 which transmitted materials regarding five proposed by-laws amendments of the National beague of Cities. Following discussion regarding the amendment's, i{ was moved by Counoilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unan- imously carried that the City vote yes on ballot measures A, C, D and E and no on B. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #43621 through #43775 in the total amount of $478,190.45. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, g MaeLain NOES: 8 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS: Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 592 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING SECTION 21A-15 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO CONTRACTS ON PUBLIC WORKS. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 592. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Laeayo, Sonju MacLain None None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF T.L.C. FUNDING:' The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated November 3 regarding the City's application for T.L.C. funding for the senior citizens nutrition program. Staff indi- cated there were typographical errors in the demographic infor- mation, which have been corrected, and these figures were not used in determining Cypress as a target area for the nutrition program. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju that the City Council,' acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, commit to funding the T.L.C. Program for 1977-78 fiscal year in the amount of ~2,180. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, g MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF REAFFIRMATION OF PREVIOUS ACTION RELATIVE TO RELEASE OF PARK BOND CONSTRUCTION FUNDS: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated October 28 recommending that the Council release the park bond construction funds. The contract stated that the funds would be retained for one year from the date of notice of completion. Acceptance of the project was made in September, 1975, however, the staff did not file the notice of completion until February, 1976. 10. City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, reaffirm its previous action of October 25, 1976 and authorize the release of $22,042.15 to J. B. Crosby Company, Inc. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, 8 MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMER- CIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and sec- onded by Councilman Hudson to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #539 through #540 and #5966 through ~6030 in the total amount of $381,413.43. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Laoayo, Sonju & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY TAX REFORM PROPOSAL: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unani- mously carried to continue this item to the November 9 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SUPPORT OF CULTURAL CENTER AT MILE SQUARE PARK: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and sec- onded by Councilman Harvey to receive and file the request from the City of Fountain Valley for support of a cultural center at Mile Square Park. Councilwoman Sonju objected to supporting an expenditure of funds which could be spent for a facility in the area of Cypress. Couneilman Hudson stated the City should not continue to object to the County expending funds on sites which are not in the region of Cypress especially since the Council has opposed park~ site locations in this area. He felt the City should offer alternatives for the expenditure of funds and that to oppose facilities in other areas would also deprive Cypress residents. Councilwoman Sonju recommended that the Recreation and Park Commission investigate the County's regional park plan. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo $ Sonju NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Hudson $ MacLain ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously oarried to refer this matter to the Recreation and Park and Arts and Cultural Commissions for an evaluation of the cultural center proposal and the County regional park plan. CONSIDERATION OF CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON ORANGE COUNTY MASTER PLAN OF REGIONAL PARKS STUDY: The City Manager reported that as part of its Master Plan of Regional Parks Study~ the Board of Supervisors would be asked to consider the fommation of a citizens' task force to assist in the study. Councilwoman Sonju volunteered to serve on the committee. The City Manager stated the staff will transmit a letter to the Environmental Management Agency expressing the City's interest in having a Counoil member serve on the task force. 11. City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION AT SKATEWAY ROLLER RINK: Council- man 'Harvey reported that he received a complaint regarding construction at the Skateway taking place during the weekend. The staff reported that the contractor did agree to do no construction during the weekend and the incident involved some minor roof repairing which was done in two or three hours. CONSIDERATION OF STREET SWEEPING TRIAL STUDY: Councilwoman Sonju reported she received comments from residents in the Tanglewood area regarding the trial program of no parking on street sweeping days. The residents felt the prohibition did aid in keeping streets cleaner but recommended that the north and south sides of the street be swept on alternate days. CONSIDERATION OF DRESS CODE FOR RESTAURANTS: Councilman Lacayo reported he received a complaint from a resident regarding the lack of a dress code at a take-out restaurant. The resident was concerned over the health and sanitary problems caused by persons not wearing shoes. The City Attorney stated he would investigate whether the City may impose a dress code for restaurants and report baek. a~ the next meeting. Councilman Hudson reported he received a complaint regarding a faulty bell at the railroad crossing on Holder Street which regularly goes off at 2:00 a.m. The resident objected to the lenghthy response time of the railroad company to repair the bell. The staff reported that they contacted the Pacific Electric Railroad and a short in the wire was corrected. They reported the same situation exists at the Moody/Crescent crossing and it appears to be an on-going problem. Staff also expressed concern to the railroad over the long response time. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to request staff to send a letter to the Pacific Electric Railroad inquiring about the problem and recommending that an all-night telephone number be made available for residents to call and report problems. Mayor MacLain reported she received a letter from Lexington Junior High School regarding a fund raising effort for band uniforms. Councilmen Hudson and Lacayo stated they also received the letter and uPged that the Council members and staff lend their support. Councilwoman Sonju asked that the Council reconsider Item #20, Consideration of Previous City Council Acting in Support of the Master Plan Study of the Inter-County Airport Authority, and adopt a resolution opposing an airport in the Chino Hills and opposing joint military/commercial air activity at Los Alamltos Naval Air Station. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1788 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY coUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS OPPOSING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHINO HILLS AIRPORT AND REAFFIRMING OPPOSITION TO THE JOINT MILITARY/COMMERCIAL USE OF THE LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION FACILITY. The motion unanimously ca'rried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, 8 MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju 12. City Council Minutes November 8, 1976 ORAL.COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, inquired about the status of the sound studies at Hyatt Die Cast in regard to the raised roof. The Council requested that staff notify Mr. Hardcastle of their findings and report back to the Council at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to adjourn'the meeting at 10:50 p.m. to Tuesday, November 9 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: · ~] / ,' /~% ~ CIT~ CLER]~ OF' THE/CITY OF CYPRESS 13.