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Minutes 76-11-22MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD November 22, 1976 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 1976 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice MacLain presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain Councilwoman Sonju Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Davenport led the pledge to the flag. Hearing no objections, the Mayor took Item #19 out of order. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STAFF INVESTIGATION OF THE MASTER PLAN STUDY OF THE INTER-COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY: The City Manager presented a report dated November 18 regarding the ICAA airport study, SCAG's regional study of non-military airports, and the creation of a Southern California Airport Authority. He reported that the ICAA's grant application was submitted to the FAA. Councilman Frank Marshott of Stanton, Chairman of the Inter- County Airport Authority, reported that the grant application was submitted to the FAA in Washington. He reported no financial support is required by the City, an airport master plan study has never been done before for Orange County, and support of this study will not indicate any site preference. Mr. Marshott stated the ICAA did not interpret the City's resolution as supporting a Chino Hills ~irport to SCAG. He requested that the Council continue to support its resolution until the County air transportation problem is resolved. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUES TO FORMER PLANNING COMMISSIONERS HART AND WALSH: Mayor MacLain presented a community service plaque to former Planning Commissioners Deanna Walsh and Dennis Hart in recognition of their service on the Commission. Vice Chairman Robert Van Allen read and presented Deanna Walsh with a resolution of commendation adopted by the Planning Com- mission on November 18. Mr. Alex Bell, president of the Chamber of Commerce, presented the commissioners with a certificate of award for their contributions to the City and Chamber. JOINT MEETING WITH CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Members of the Chamber's Board of Directors and the Chamber Manager presented various materials to the Council including: a proposed budget and financial statement dated October, 1976, a Cypress business directory, a Community Economic Profile for Cypress, South Coast Area Marketing Guide, and the Ambassador's Guide (a membership manual). Mr. Bell reported on the Chamber's organization, stating there are three vice presidents under which there are several goal chairmen and each chairman has one to five committees. City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 Mr. Bell reported that in an effort to expand the Chamber's involvement in local business, the Chamber Manager is actively involved in the Economic Developers Agency which is sponsored by the California Chamber of Commerce. The Cypress Chamber is one of the five Chamber members in the organization which is represented by most major businesses in the state. Mr. Bell reported that the Economic Developers Agency will be involved with industrial plant siting where it will determine the type and location of industry coming into the state. Mr. Bell reported that the final recommendations of the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee regarding zoning for Lincoln Avenue were being reviewed by the City Attorney's office. He stated following the presentation of the recommendations to the Council, the Committee's purpose will be fulfilled and they will request termination of the Committee. Mr. Bell asked if the Council desired any further supportive data for the budget proposal. The City Manager stated that consideration of renewal of the Chamber's contract would be placed on the December 13 meeting agenda and he suggested that the Council direct questions or request further information from the Chamber through his office. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. The City Manager introduced his new secretary, Carol Byrnes. to MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to approve the November 8 minutes. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: the Mayor added the following At the City Manager's request, items to the agenda: Item #13a regarding a resolution of commendation for Eagle Scout Stefan Niendorf, Item #13b regarding a resolution of commendation for the Pacifica High School Band, Item #31 regarding the Boys' Club lease for the facility at Moody and Cerritos, Item #32 regarding an appointment to the Orange County Health Planning Council. In regard to Item #32, the Council requested the staff to advertise for persons wishing to fill the vacancy as the City representative on the Health Planning Council and continued this item to the December 13 meeting. At Councilman Lacayo's request, the Mayor placed Item #33 on the agenda regarding traffic problems on Karen and Peach Streets. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to refer this item to the Traffic Commission for their investigation and recommendations and that the Commission take traffic counts to determine whether a signal or stop signs are required and study the problem of standing water in the street. Councilman Lacayo stated the City regarding the storm drain project a report. received a citizen's in Moody Street and complaint he requested The Public Works Director reported that the Orange County Sani- tation District is the controlling agency for the project and the City does not have direct control. He reported that fol- lowing installation of the sewer, two courses of paving are City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 applied; the first course is only to allow the safe passage of traffic and the second course is final and smooth. The second course is not applied until potential soft spots develop and are filled in. He stated he would check the specifications to determine the completion date for the repaving and also contact the contractor and District to obtain this information. Councilman Harvey requested a report for the December 13 meeting regarding a proposed stable operation on Gay Street. Staff stated they would investigate whether an application was filed. 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 Harvey to approve Items #2 through #13b on the Consent Calendar. 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 Item #2: Consideration of City Council's Participation in the Labor Relations Seminar. Recommendation: That all members of the City Council be auth- orized to attend the League of California Cities Regional Labor Relations Briefing scheduled for December 16, 1976 at Los Angeles, with reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses. Item #3: Consideration of Position Paper on Orange County Paramedics. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City's voting delegate to the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities to support the Position Paper as prepared by the Ad Hoc Paramedics Committee. Item #4: Consideration of Renewal of the Animal Control Service Contract with Orange County. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of the Animal Control Services contract for a period ending June 30, 1977 and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the subject agreement. Item #5: Consideration of Initiating Detachment Proceedings from the Cypress County Water District. (Detachment #76-6). Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, for detachment of territory, commonly known as "Annexation #76-3," from the Cypress County Water District: RESOLUTION NO. 1789 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS MAKING APPLICATION TO THE LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR THE INITIATION OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE DETACHMENT OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY FROM THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT. City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 Item #6: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim the Week of November 21-28, 1976 as "Bible Week." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of November 21-28, 1976 as "Bible Week" in the Cfty of Cypress as requested. Item #7: Consideration of a Claim Filed by Mr. Stanley R. Russell, 9773 Holder Street, Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the claim filed by Mr. Stanley R. Russell, 9773 Holder Street, Cypress, in the amount of $34.26, and refer the claim to the City's claims adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #8: Consideration of Acceptance of Bicycle Trail and Land- scaping Improvements and Release of Bonds for Tentative Tract #6932. Recommendation: That the City Council accept the Bicycle Trail and Landscaping improvements in Tentative Tract #6932 with the performance bond to be held for one year from the date of acceptance to guarantee against any defects in material or workmanship. Item #9: Consideration of Establishment of Accounts with Federal Savings and Loan Associations. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the establishment of additional City accounts with federal savings and loan asso- ciations. Item #10: Consideration of Reclassification - Assistant Planner. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the reclassifica- tion of the Planning Aide position to an Assistant Planner position. Item #11: Consideration of a Request for Waiver of Fees for the Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club's Christmas Tree Lot. Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request and waive all required fees for the Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club's Christmas tree lot, with the condition that the no-fee building and electrical permits be obtained so that a safety inspection can be conducted. Item #12: Consideration of Proclamations for the Cypress Bicen- tennial Committee. Recommendation: That the City Council approve of Proclamations of appreciation to the members Bicentennial Committee. the presentation of the Cypress Item #13: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License - Turfside Liquor, 5940 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #13a: Consideration of Resolution Commending Boy Scout Stefan Niendorf on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1790 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT STEFAN NIENDORF ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. City Council Minutes November 22 1976 Item #13b: Consideration of Resolution Commending the Pacifica High School Band. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1791 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING PACIFICA HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR BEING SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ROSE BOWL PARADE. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF VARIOUS "NO STANDING ZONES" AND "NO PARKING" AREAS: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated November 10 which indi- cated the Traffic Commission recommended the establishment of a "no standing" zone and "no parking" zone at the following locations: (1) west side of Moody, north of Park Avenue and (2) west side of Holder Street from the P.E.R.R. to 45 feet north of the P.E.R.R. and from 130 feet south of the centerline of Mt. Ripley Drive to 210 feet south. The last two locations are to accommodate bus stops. It was moved by Hudson to adopt as follows: Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman the following Resolution by title only, title RESOLUTION NO. 1792 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO STANDING ZONES" AND "NO PARKING" AREAS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STATUS Hudson, Lacayo & MacLain REPORT ON THE WALKER STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRE-EMPT DEVICE: The City Manager presented a report dated November 18 indicating a letter was sent to Super- visor Diedrich requesting his assistance in expediting the project. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to continue this item to the December 13 meeting and request a reply from Supervisor Diedrich's office as to what actions will be forthcoming on the City's request. CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated November 15 describing the two projects staff recommends for inclusion in the 1977/78 Orange County Arterial Highway Financing Program. The projects consist of street improvements on Orange Avenue from 640 feet west of Orindlay Street to Graham Street, including the Orange/Grindlay inter- section, and street improvements on Knott Avenue from the Stanton Channel to 450 feet north of Katella Avenue. Staff presented diagrams showing the location of the projects. For the Councilts information, the report also provided a status on the Valley View Street, Katella Avenue, Knott Avenue and Holder §traet proposed FAU projects. Mayor MacLain noted that it was time to conduct the public hearings. She opened the following hearings and continued them until after this item: City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THIRD YEAR PROGRAM PUBLIC HEARING RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 ON LINCOLN AVENUE FROM MOODY STREET TO VALLEY VIEW STREET PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 (1978). It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Hudson to adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1793 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF ORANGE AVENUE FROM 640 FEET WEST OF GRINDLAY STREET TO GRAHAM STREET. RESOLUTION NO. 1794 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF KNOTT STREET, STANTON CHANNEL TO 450 FEET NORTH OF KATELLA (CITY LIMITS). 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 CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THIRD YEAR PROGRAM: Mayor MacLain reopened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The Planning Director presented a report dated November 17 which transmitted the Housing and Community Development Act Grant Application for third year funding and a resolution which assures compliance of the application with all regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements under the Federal funding program. The third year application proposes the completion of street improvements initiated in the first and second year programs for the area generally located east of Walker between Bishop and Karen Streets. The third year program also proposes the construction of curb cuts and ramps at various intersections for the benefit of handicapped persons confined to wheelchairs. Staff indicated that public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within the project area. Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished opposition to the third year program. to speak in support or in opposition. to speak in favor or in There was no one wishing It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1795 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING A HOUSING ASSISTANCE PLAN IN ADDITION TO A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THIRD-YEAR FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974. City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo & MacLain Councilman Harvey stated for the record that he was in favor of the proposed improvements as outlined in staff's report but his objection was to the manner in which the project was being funded. He stated he would have preferred to see revenue sharing funds utilized for this purpose. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 ON LINCOLN AVENUE FROM MOODY STREET TO VALLEY VIEW STREET: Mayor MacLain reopened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director describing the proposed Lincoln Avenue underground utility district. The report indicated that of the 61 parcels fronting on Lincoln, 25 parcels would incur no costs while 36 parcels would incur cost for the new underground service. Staff made corrections to the report, stating that 5, not 4, owners objected to the cost and/or district and 2, not 3, owners could not be contacted. Staff presented a map of the proposed district and reported that the intersections at Moody Street and Valley View were not included in the district because this would substantially increase the project cost. Staff explained that the reason for the jogs in the boundaries of the district was that the boundary was extended to the point of service for each parcel in order to eliminate utility poles on private property. Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the Lincoln Avenue Underground Utility District. There was no one wishing to speak in support or in opposition. The City Attorney recommended that, if the Council wishes to give favorable consideration to the resolution, it add a third finding to state: "The public necessity, health, safety and welfare requires the removal of poles, overhead wires and associated overhead structures and the underground installation of wires and facilities for supplying electric, communication and similar associated service within the above described area." It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, and include the third finding as recommended by the City Attorney: RESOLUTION NO. 1796 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 4 ON LINCOLN AVENUE FROM MOODY STREET TO VALLEY VIEW STREET. 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 City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS Li(?HTiNG DISTRICT NO. 2 (1978): Mayor MacLain reopened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated November 17 which transmitted two resolutions: one confirming the report of the City Engineer dated October 20, 1976, ordering the improvements to be made, and approving the proposed assessment for Lighting District #2 for 1978, and the other determining that there is only one contractor capable of improving and furnishing electric current for the street lighting system and appointing the Southern California Edison Company as the contractor without bid. Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to Lighting District No. 2 (1978). There was no one who wished to speak in favor or opposition. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and secor~ded by Councilman Hudson to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1797 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ]'HE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, DATED OCTOBER 20, 1976, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 1771, OF SAID COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 1782 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM OF THE CYPRESS NO. 2 LIGHTING DISTRICT; TOGETHER WITH ANNEXATION NO. 16 AND ANNEXATION NO. 17 ORDERING THE MAINTENANCE OF AND THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 1783 AND RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING NO. 1784 ALL IN ACCORD WITH DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919." RESOLUTION NO. 1798 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF- ORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CAPABLE OF MAKING THE INSTALLATION OF, SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE FOR, AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE STREET LIGHTINC SYSTEM, CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 AND ORDERED TO BE INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 1797 OF SAID COUNCIL, ALL IN ACCORD WITH AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919." 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 LEFT THE MEETING AT 8:35 P.M. City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON REIM- BURSEMENT FOR ATTENDANCE AT DINNER MEETINGS: presented a report dated November 18. The City Manager Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this item to the November 23 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED DETACHMENTS FROM THE CYPRESS RECREA- TION AND PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated November 18 recommending that a public hearing be scheduled regarding the proposed detach- ment of two areas from the Park District. LAFCO approved the annexation of one County unincorporated territory to the City of La Palma and another to the City of Buena Park, subject to their detachment from the Park District. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 66 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE CITY OF LA PALMA TO DETACH SUCH INHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED THEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS "DETACHMENT NO. 2-76" SETTING FORTH ITS REASONS FOR DESIRING DETACHMENT AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL WILL HEAR WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST SUCH DETACHMENT. RESOLUTION NO. 67 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY THE CITY OF BUENA PARK TO DETACH SUCH INHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED THEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS "DETACHMENT NO. 1-76" SETTING FORTH ITS REASONS FOR DESIRING DETACHMENT AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL WILL HEAR WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST SUCH DETACHMENT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Hudson & Sonju CONSIDERATION OF HYATT DIE CAST AND ENGINEERING & MacLain CORPORATION: The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated November 18 concerning the noise problem at Hyatt Die Cast created by the roof opening. Three alternative actions were recommended by staff. The staff reported that they trans- mitted a copy of the staff report and agenda to Hyatt Die Cast. They also reported that all complaints came from residents to the west of Hyatt Die Cast on Whitney Way. 9 o City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain that Hyatt Die Cast be instructed to close up the recently constructed opening in the roof of the building to prohibit any sound generation towards the westerly side of the property. Mr. Hilliard Warren, 5275 Vista Real, Cypress, reported that as of this afternoon Hyatt Die Cast was unaware this matter was on the agenda. Staff reported that they sent approximately five communications to Hyatt Die Cast since August through the Building Department regarding the unauthorized construction. Staff recommended that Hyatt obtain recommendations from an acoustical engineer to alleviate the noise problem. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain to amend the motion and send a copy of the staff report outlining staff's three recommendations to Hyatt Die Cast and continue this item to the December 13 meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Hudson & Sonju & MacLain CONSIDERATION OF STAFF INVESTIGATION INTO FUNDING SOURCES FOR REMOVAL OF BARRIERS TO THE HANDICAPPED: The City Manager presented a report dated November 18 which indicated that funds were available through the Housing and Community Development Program for facilities for the handicapped. Staff included curb ramps in the third year program application. Staff reported that they were pursuing other funding sources and trying to determine the extent of the problem in Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to receive and file the report and request status reports on the project. CONSIDERATION OF CITY ATTORNEY OPINION ON DRESS CODE: The City Manager presented a report dated November 18 and the City Attorney transmitted an opinion concerning establishment of a dress code for restaurants within the City. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried that a letter along with the City Attorney's opinion be transmitted to all local restaurants requesting that they enforce a dress code for their patrons. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #43776 through #43898 in the total amount of $169,897.97. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Hudson & Sonju CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PAYMENT OF COMPEN- SATION TO MEMBERS OF THE ARTS & CULTURAL COMMISSION: Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued this item to the December meeting. CONSIDERATION OF RECREATION ACTIVITY FEES AND CHARGES: The 13 City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated November 15 which recommended fees for existing and new recreation programs. 10. City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify the action of the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission and accept the recommended fees and charges as outlined in the report dated November 15. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Hudson & Sonju CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST - RECREATION SPECIALIST - CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated November 17 regarding the results of the exam for the Recreation Specialist position. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey 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 Recreation Specialist as submitted. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Hudson & Sonju CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COM- MERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #6031 through #6053 in the total amount of $27,077.48. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo & MacLain None Hudson & $onju CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS BOYS' CLUB: Following a report from the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve an extension of the ground lease agreement with the Cypress Boys' Club for the facility at Moody and Cerritos to August 1, 1977 and approve the Boys' Club sub-leasing the building to the Cypress Girls' Club. Staff stated they would transmit the agreements at the December 13 meeting. At Councilman Lacayo's request, the Mayor added an item to the agenda regarding a resolution of commendation for the City Manager. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor MacLain and unanimously carried to request that staff prepare a resol- ution for the December 13 meeting commending the City Manager for stopping smoking. The Mayor added Item #34 to the agenda regarding an appoint- ment to the Orange County Transportation Commission. 11. City Council Minutes November 22, 1976 Councilman Lacayo moved that the City support Henry Wedaa for appointment to the Transportation Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. Mayor MacLain reported Committee meeting and Brandt of Santa Ana. on the voting at the City Selection stated she supported Councilman David Mayor MacLain moved to support Councilman David Brandt of Santa Ana for appointment to the Traffic Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m. in honor of Sergeant Donald Sowma to Tuesday, November 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the administrative conference room. MAYOR OF Tt~E CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CiTS~ CLt~RK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 12.