Minutes 76-12-13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 13, 1976
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, December 13, 1976 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Alice MacLain presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Hudson, and MacLain
ABSENT: Councilmen Lacayo and Sonju
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John
Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members:
Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chief Duke led the pledge to the flag.
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS TO CYPRESS BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
MEMBERS: Mayor MacLain presented a proclamation commending and
expressing appreciation to all officers and committee chairmen
of the Bicentennial Committee. Mr. Bob Van Allen, treasurer,
presented Mayor MacLain with a check for $1907 which was a re-
payment of City funds budgeted to the Committee.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO PACIFICA HIGH
SCHOOL BAND: Mayor MacLain presented a resolution of commendation
to representatives of the Pacifica High School Band which was
selected to perform in the Rose Bowl Parade.
COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 6:45 P.M.
Mrs. Mary van den Raadt and Mr. Bob Simmons presented the
Council with leis from a recent trip to Hawaii.
PRESENTATION BY ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY: Mr~ Jack
Gomez and Ms. Lisa Stipkovich of the Orange County Housing
Authority made a slide presentation and explained the Section 8
Housing Assistance Program developed by HUD to aid low and
moderate income families in obtaining housing. The Authority
contracts with private property owners and provides rent subsi-
dies to individuals who qualify. This is a new approach
differing from the past trend of HUD building and managing
large housing projects. Mr. Gomez reported the law requires
that in order to operate within a city the Authority must obtain
its permission, and there is no cost for the city's participation.
He stated the city may assist by providing office space and
taking applications but if this is unavailable the Authority
has a mobile unit. Mr. Gomez responded to questions from the
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the
staff for their analysis and recommendation on the City's
participation in the Orange County Housing Authority.
With the Council's consent, the Mayor took Items #26 and #27
out of order.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF HYATT DIE CAST & ENGINEERING
CORPORATION: The Planning Director presented a report dated
December 9 indicating that Hyatt Die Cast has employed an acous-
tical engineer and has accepted their proposal to alleviate the
noise problem caused by the recent roof construction. The
report outlined the sound attenuation work which would be under-
taken.
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Mr. Lloyd of Hyatt Die Cast stated they are satisfied with
staff's report and recommendations.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
tiarvey and unanimously carried to: (1) accept the proposed
approach for alleviating the noise problem at Hyatt Die Cast
and Engineering Corporation in accordance with the work program
outlined in staff's report; (2) require that the scope of work
be completed and verification of the construction submitted to
City staff for review and certification by February 1, 1977;
and (3) continue this item to the February 14, 1977 Council
meeting when staff will present a final report.
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH CYPRESS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE: The City Manager presented a report dated December
9 indicating the Chamber's budget request for 1977 was $19,000.
The report indicated that $10,000 was appropriated in the 1976-
77 budget to complete existing contract commitments to December
31, 1976. Mayor MacLain reported she spoke with Mr. Howard
Rowen, president of the Cypress Citizens' Association, this
afternoon who stated the CCA opposes the City funding the Chamber
based on several of the Chamber's past positions in opposition
to industrial and commercial development. Mr. Rowen stated
a letter would be forthcoming to the Council.
Mr. Alex Bell, 9461 Grindlay Street, Chamber president, denied
the charge and stated the Chamber's efforts have been directed
towards encouraging commercial and industrial development as
well as assisting existing businesses. He reported the Chamber
held a meeting with the CCA to open up avenues of communication
and to explain the Chamber's attitudes towards business and the
Chamber extended an invitation to meet with the CCA and any
other community organization at any time to discuss issues bene-
ficial to the City. Mr. Bell felt it was necessary for the
Chamber to be able to express their convictions and take a
position on City-wide issues and stated the Chamber would
continue to do so. In response to questions from the Council,
Mr. Bell reported that the Chamber did not make any campaign
contributions to support their position on Proposition L. Mrs.
Daryle Ellwart, Chamber Manager, stated the Chamber included
a statement urging members to research the ballot measure and to
vote along with the regular newsletter mailing to the membership.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve the Chamber's budget request for 1977 and
transfer $9,500 to the Chamber of Commerce Program Account No.
4190 from the Community Promotion Program Account No. 4188.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, opposed City funding of
the Chamber because he felt the Chamber consistently supported
the rezoning of commercial property to residential and he felt
the Chamber's position was in conflict with the majority views
of Cypress residents.
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
RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 7:50 p.m.
COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 8:00 P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:05 p.m. with all
Councilmen present.
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It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve renewal of the contract between the City and
Chamber of Commerce for the period January 1, 1977 through
December 31, 1977. 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
The Council requested that staff prepare a report regarding
the possibility of changing the contract period so that it
coincides with the fiscal year rather than with the calendar
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #76-17
JAMES BOYER: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and
asked for staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated December 7
indicating that the Planning Commission approved C.U.P. #76-17
on November 4 for the construction of a four-unit apartment
project at 5591 Karen Street in the RM-20/A Multiple-Family
Residential Zone. Transmitted with the report was a copy o£
the original staff report, development plan, and the minutes
of the Planning Commission regarding the application. The
Planning Director reported that the proposed units will be
two-bedroom and two-story, and minor encroachments into the
rear yard setbacks are proposed because of the substandard
size lot.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
Mr. James Boyer, 7481 La Palma, Buena Park, the applicant,
stated he accepts all conditions of development and is ready
to proceed with the project. He reported an older dwelling
burned on the property and there has been a problem with
weeds and cars parking on the lot.
Mr. Paul Crane, 11742 Foster Road, Los Alamitos, reported he
recently constructed apartments on Newman Street and is pro-
posing to build two four-plexes on the lots adjacent to the
subject property. He stated the units on Karen will be
attractive and will improve the area.
Councilman Hudson stated he appealed the permit because he
received several calls from residents in the area who felt
they did not have an opportunity to express their views at
the Planning Commission hearing.
Mr. Jerry Lackey, 7441 Puerto Rico, La Palma, stated he and
Mr. Crane made an investment to develop the lot adjacent to
the subject property and asked what was the alternative if
they could not develop multiple-family housing for which the
property is zoned. He felt the property is too small to
accommodate single-family development.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Greg Moriarty, 5542 Karen Street, stated he obtained the
signatures of 12 property owners on Karen who opposed the
permit because of the variances the applicant was requesting.
They did not oppose the RM zoning. Mr. Moriarty stated he
opposed the high density of the project, he felt the five
foot side yard setback was inadequate, and he felt if the
carports are used for storage it will result in an on-street
parking problem. He stated there is insufficient maneuvering
space on the property for trash trucks and their backing out
of the property will be hazardous for pedestrians.
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The Planning Director reported that the project meets code
requirements for the number and size of parking stalls and
provides the required maneuvering space on the property for
vehicles. He admitted there will be a problem with the trash
truck having to back out of the property, lte stated staff
supported the yard encroachments because of the constraints
of the lot size.
Councilman Itudson asked if the project was subject to an open
space requirement and if so how it was affected by the setback.
Staff reported the ordinance requires that 40% of the total
lot be open areas and the project is in conformance. Council-
man Hudson asked if the Zoning Ordinance addresses the character
of multiple-family development, specifically on the 50 foot wide
lots which are common on Karen Street, and the impact of this
restriction on the habitability of the area and future traffic
patterns. The Planning Director stated such considerations
should be taken into account when the zoning is established
for the area and he was unaware of what factors were considered
since zoning for this area was established some time ago. He
reported that rezoning of this entire area to R1 was considered
when the new Zoning Ordinance was under study. He stated a con-
solidation of parcels was improbable under the RM zoning since
there is no incentive.
Mr. James LaDow, 5551 Citrus Court, felt the apartments were
low-class in design and would eventually decline in appearance.
He stated no laundry facilities or children's recreation area
were proposed and the carport spaces were small. He felt the
increased traffic from the apartments, along with the speeding
problem on Karen, will be hazardous for children. He reported
he obtained signatures of 23 residents who opposed the project
and supported rezoning to single-family residential.
Mrs. Bernadine Hubbard, 5632 Karen Street, reported she had
10 signatures of residents who opposed the permit and who
supported rezoning of the area. She stated the area is well
kept, many dwellings are being renovated, there is a trend
towards upgrading the neighborhood and this project will
reverse that trend.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, felt the City should
stop adding more people to such small lots and stated the
project will increase the number of school children and add
to school taxes. He stated the five foot setback area will
accumulate debris or be a storage area for the residents.
He felt the permitted number of units should be determined
by the acreage and not by the zoning limits.
Mr. Ed Clark, Karen Street, objected to the density of the
project, the danger of the trash truck backing out of the
property, and stated the project will put a burden on the
community well.
Mr. Paul Crane, 11742 Foster Road, Los Alamitos, stated the
units he proposes will be as attractive as existing develop-
ment on Karen. He felt a turn around area for the trash
truck was unnecessary and pointed out that he will construct
street improvements adjacent to his property. He did not feel
his units would appeal to persons with children because of
their high cost and fact that no recreation areas are planned.
He stated the project will benefit the City by increasing tax
revenues to the City and property values. He stated the area
was zoned multiple-family when the single-family residents
moved in so they should have anticipated multiple-family
development.
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Councilman Hudson felt there could be a different solution to
development which would result in a better yard and open space
situation such as decreasing the number of units and remov±ng
parking stalls. He felt the proposed side yard setback would
be inadequate for landscaping and would increase the lack of
privacy.
It was moved by
Lacayo to close
Permit #76-17.
Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
the public hearing and deny Conditional Use
Councilwoman Sonju recommended that the Council study the impact
of multiple-family zoning on future development of the area and
determine if the area should be developed as zoned with the var-
iances. She recommended that the Planning Commission study the
appropriateness of the multiple-family zoning and felt the zoning
should fit the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Councilman
Lacayo stated the problem is the through street and having single-
£amily next to multiple-family zoning. He recommended that the
Traffic Commission study the feasibility of a cul-de-sac on Karen
at the dividing point between the zones. Mayor MacLain agreed
that a zoning study was needed and stated she felt the project
could have been better planned. She suggested that the Planning
Commission consider a particular set of standards for this type
of lot,
Mr. Lackey, 7441 Puerto Rico, La Palma, asked how denial of the
project would affect his property. The Council advised him that
his property would not be affected since it was not 50 feet in
width and probably would not require the variances.
Councilman Harvey suggested that the permit be denied without
prejudice to allow the applicant to submit revised plans without
having to reapply for another permit.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to amend the motion, close the hearing, and deny Condi-
tional Use Permit #76-17 without prejudice by adopting the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1799
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
76-17 - MR. JAMES BOYER.
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
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to refer the matter regarding a cul-de-sac on Karen Street
to the Traffic Commission for analysis and recommendation and
that the Planning Commission undertake a zoning study of the
entire area to determine the appropriateness of multiple-family
residential zoning. 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
RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 9:25 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at 9:35 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: DETACHMENT #1-76 - CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and
asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated December 7
regarding the proposed detachment of certain territory from
the Recreation and Park District which was recently annexed
to the City of Buena Park. The 2.86 acres, constituting six
parcels, is located on the west side of Hoffman Street approx-
imately 900 feet north of Lincoln Avenue and contains single-
family with some multiple-family residences. Staff reported
that removal from the Park District does not release the
property owners from the Park Bond indebtedness.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support or
in opposition to Detachment #1-76. No one wished to speak.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to close the public hearing and adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 68
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, ACTING AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD
OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE DETACHMENT
KNOWN AS "DETACHMENT NO. 1-76" FROM THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
S COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
0 COUNCILMEN: None
0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Sonju
PUBLIC HEARING RE: DETACHMENT NO. 2-76 CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing
and asked for the staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated December 7
which recommended that the hearing be continued to the February
14, 1977 meeting since the proposed detachment must be approved
by LAFCO prior to action by the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to continue the public hearing regarding Detachment
#2-76 - Cypress Recreation and Park District to February 14, 1977.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
NOES: O COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Sonju
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 76-4:
Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and asked for staff's
report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated December 7
regarding the proposed amendment which would provide for
possible waivers of normal street improvements and/or rights-
of-way dedications in conjunction with the issuance of building
permits for designated "Rural Streets." The definition of
"rural Street" was included in the recently adopted Subdivision
Ordinance. Staff reported that in the event of a zone change
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which would declassify a rural street, the public improve-
ments could be required under an assessment district.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in support of
the amendment.
The following persons spoke in support of the amendment:
Mrs. Mary Van Den Raadt, 8644 Acacia Drive
Mr. Gene Vaughn, 8582 Acacia Drive
Mr. Harold Daniels, 8542 Acacia Drive
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
There was no one wishing to speak in opposition.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to close the public hearing, read the following Ord-
inance by title only, and approve the first reading of the
Ordinance, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 13.3 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, BY ADDING SUBSECTION D RELATING TO
WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS FOR RURAL STREETS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo,
call vote:
Sonju
With the Council's consent the Mayor took Item #24 out of order.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EXEMPTION FROM PUBLIC IMPROVE-
MENT REQUIREMENTS - ACACIA DRIVE: The City Manager presented
a report from the Planning Director dated December 7 regarding
a request by property owners for the City to release fees
which were collected for the installation of future street
improvements on Acacia Drive, south of Crescent Avenue. This
matter was continued to allow the Council to consider the
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would provide for
waivers of required street improvements and/or dedications
of street rights-of-way in conjunction with the issuance of
building permits on rural streets. Staff recommended that
Acacia Drive be designated as a rural street but that the
bonds not be refunded until the ordinance becomes effective
which authorizes the waiver of improvements on rural streets.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1800
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DESIGNATING ACACIA DRIVE SOUTHERLY
OF CRESCENT AVENUE AS A RURAL STREET AND AUTH-
ORIZING THE REFUND OF CERTAIN DEPOSITS SECURING
IMPROVEMENTS RELATING THERETO.
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
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MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Coun-
cilman ltudson and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of
November 9, 16, 22, and 23, with Councilwoman Sonju abstaining
on the minutes of November 22 and Councilman ltarvey abstaining
on the minutes of November 23.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added Item #18a to
the Consent Calendar regarding an agreement with the California
Highway Patrol for accident investigation training, and Item
#18b regarding vacation of the alley east of Electric Street,
north of Lincoln Avenue. The City Manager requested an execu-
tive session for matters of personnel and litigation.
Wi. th the consent of the Council the Mayor also added the following
matters to the agenda:
Item #32 regarding rubbish collection charges,
Item #33 regarding noise abatement for emergency repairs,
Item #34 regarding Grand Manon Drive traffic problems,
Item #18c regarding attendance by Councilman Harvey at
a Tag Reform Task Force meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR VARIOUS LAWNMOWER PARTS,
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7677-48: The City Manager presented a
report from the Finance Officer dated December 9 indicating that
bids were requested from eight vendors and only one complete
bid was submitted.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju that the City Council accept the bid from Downen's Garden
Center, 11837 E. Carson, Hawaiian Gardens, California for various
lawnmower parts and award them the contract in the amount of
$3,869.23 plus sales tax. 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
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.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju
Lacayo to approve Items #5 through
The motion unanimously carried by
and seconded by Councilman
#18c on the Consent Calendar.
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Sonju
Item #5: Consideration of an Application for Person-to-Person
Transfer of Type "20" Off-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage
License Submitted by Sun Yong Hong and Sung Ja Hong~ Bell Market,
5511 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #6: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim the Period
December 1-20, 1976 as the annual "Toys for Tots" Campaign.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council
December 1 through 20, 1976 as the annual "Toys
campaign in the City of Cypress.
proclaim
for Tots"
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Item #7: Consideration of Resolutions of Commendation for
Eagle Scouts.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolutions by title only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1801
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT RICHARD MICHAEL
HARVEY ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1802
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT GERRY ALAN
HOSKINS ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1803
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT HANS WALTER
MROCH ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1804
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT ALLEN WEST
ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item #8: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim December 9-15,
1976 as "Bill of Rights" Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim
December 9 through 15, 1976 as "Bill of Rights Week" in the
City of Cypress.
Item #9: Consideration of Request for Renewal of Lease on
Stockton Property.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an extension of
the lease agreement between the City and Mrs. Helen L. Stockton
for an additional one-year period beginning February 14, 1977.
Item #10: Consideration of Report on Sewer Trench Repaving of
Denni, Orange and Moody Streets.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #11: Consideration of Holding a Public Hearing on the
Closure of Juanita Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council set a public hearing
on January 24, 1977 to consider the closure of Juanita Street
and instruct the staff to mail notices of the public hearing
to all residents in the area from Valley View to Holder between
Orange and Ball except to those houses not directly affected.
Item #12: Consideration of Acceptance of Parcel Map #76-6.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map
#76-6 and accept bonds for public improvements in the amount of
$7,000 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 #13: Consideration of Employment List Secretary.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment
list for the position of Secretary as submitted.
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Item #14: Consideration of Resolutions Amending the Personnel
Rules and Regulations for the City of Cypress and the Cypress
Recreation and Park District Employees.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolutions by title only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1805
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1635, RULES
AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 4, ADDING A PROVISION
FOR TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT AND APPOINTMENT FOR
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
RESOLUTION NO. 69
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,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 52, RULES AND REGULA-
TIONS, CHAPTER 4, ADDING A PROVISION FOR TEMP-
ORARY ASSIGNMENT AND APPOINTMENT FOR EMPLOYEES
OF THE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
Item #15: Consideration of Resolution Declaring the Results
of the Special Municipal Election Held on November 2, 1976.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1806
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF
THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION CONSOLIDATED
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN
SAID CITY OF CYPRESS ON THE 2ND DAY OF NOVEM-
BER, 1976, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND
SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
In accordance with Section 6 of the above Resolution No. 1806,
the following is a statement of the results of said election:
(1) The whole number of votes cast in the City was 15,926;
(2) The measure voted upon stated, to wit:
Should General Plan Amendment No. 76-1, changing
land use classification of certain property from
industrial to a combination of classifications,
including industrial, commercial and residential,
be adopted?
the
(3) The number of votes given at each precinct for and against
the measure was as follows:
Orange County Votes Cast
Precinct No. Yes No
10-318-1 61 123
10-319-1 124 192
10-320-1 168 247
10-321-1 108 184
10-322-1 163 224
10-323-1 174 221
10-324-1 115 151
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Orange County
Precinct No.
Yes
Votes Cast
No
10-325-1 129 124
10-326-1 92 165
10-327-1 86 176
10-328-1 100 157
10-329-1 105 137
10-331-1 109 192
10-332-1 153 125
10-333-1 198 233
10-334-1 168 198
10-336-1 114 183
10-337-1 124 249
10-361-1 64 238
10-362-1 50 81
10-363-1 118 165
10-364-1 179 205
10-365-1 189 212
10-366-1 136 358
10-367-1 125 179
10-368-1 167 239
10-369-1 225 262
10-370-1 145 194
10-371-1 76 210
10-372-1 99 195
10-374-1 79 70
10-376-1 141 238
10-377-1 83 96
10-378-1 274 74
10-378-2 228 60
10-379-1 108 229
10-381-1 179 180
10-381-2 158 168
10-382-1 167 279
10-384-1 155 249
10-386-1 138 188
10-388-1 140 104
10-389-1 211 221
10-391-1 167 175
10-392-1 140 174
10-393-1 120 177
Absentee Ballots 164 204
(4) The number of votes given in the City for and against
the measure was as follows: For: 6516; Against: 8702.
Item #16: Consideration of Third
Orange County Burglary Index.
Year Participation in the
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City of
Cypress' participation in the third year of the Orange County
Burglary Index program and authorize the Mayor to sign and
the City Clerk to attest the subject agreement which involves
an expenditure of $215.50 for the current fiscal year.
Item #17: Consideration of Resolution Approving an Amendment
to the Ground Lease and Consenting to the Sub-lease Thereof
by the City o£ Cypress and the Boys' Club o£ Cypress £or
Property Located at the Northwest Corner o£ Moody and Cerritos.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1807
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO A GROUND
LEASE AND CONSENTING TO THE SUB-LEASE THEREOF.
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Item #18: Consideration of a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Carson Protesting the Selling of Names and
Addresses by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager
to transmit a letter to the appropriate State Legislators
requesting the repeal of the sale of names and addresses by
the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Item #1Sa: Consideration of Agreement Between the City of
Cypress and the California Highway Patrol for Accident Inves-
tigation Training for Cypress Police Officers.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1808
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE TRAINING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN
THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL.
Item #18b: Consideration of Setting a Public Hearing Date
to Consider the Vacation of the Alley Located East of Electric
Street and North of Lincoln Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows, which sets a
public hearing date of January 24, 1977:
RESOLUTION NO. 1809
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
THE VACATION OF THE FIRST ALLEY WEST OF
WALKER STREET EXTENDING FROM LINCOLN AVENUE
TO PHILO STREET.
Item #18c: Consideration of Request for Authorization to Attend
the League of California Cities Tax Reform Task Force Meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance
of Councilman Robert Harvey at the Tax Reform Task Force meeting
to be held January 6, 1977 in San Francisco and that he be
reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON REIM-
BURSEMENT FOR ATTENDANCE AT DINNER MEETINGS: The City Manager
transmitted a re~ort dated December 9.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to place this matter on the agenda
for the next work session meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON THE WALKER
STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL PRE-EMPT DEVICE: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated December 9 indicating that the Board of
Supervisors will consider this item at their December 14 meeting.
Staff estimated construction on the project would begin in
February, 1977.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was
moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #43899
through #44035 in the total amount of $213,033.47. 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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR
PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO MEMBERS OF THE ARTS & CULTURAl,
COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report dated December
9 which transmitted a resolution providing for payment of com-
pensation to the Commission at a maximum of $10.00 per month.
Staff reported that the payment cannot be retroactive.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as Follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 70
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,
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO
MEMBERS OF THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARTS AND CULTURAl.
COMMISSION AND THE CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS: The
City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park
Director dated December 8 outlining three alternative proposals
for the Commission and Band Boosters to share ticket sales
revenues from the 1977 Concert Series.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve
an agreement between the Cypress Arts and Cultural Commission
and the Cypress High School Band Boosters Club whereby the
Boosters Club would receive $ .50 per ticket sold for the 1977
Concert Series with ticket prices to be: $5.00 for season
tickets, $2.00 per performance; and for senior citizens and
students: $2.50 for season tickets and $1.00 per performance.
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 APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COM-
MERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and
seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Recreation and
Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #6054
through #6115 in the total amount of $50,743.67.
Councilman Hudson asked for a clarification of the warrant for
$325 to the Anaheim Union High School District and was advised
by staff that the amount was the City's share for damages to
the bleachers at the Lexington Jr. High School gym which is used
for Recreation programs.
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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
It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried that in instances where the
City/Recreation and Park District has joint powers agreements
with the Anaheim Union High School District, the District be
assessed for their share of damages to City facilities.
In regard to Item #32, consideration of rubbish collection
charges, Councilman Hudson reported he was contacted by resi-
dents who claimed a duplicate billing was made. The staff
explained that there was no duplication of billing and the
main reason for the confusion related to the dates on the
water bill since the trash collection charge did not cover
the same period as the water billing.
Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive,
further clarification of the billing
him to the Finance Officer.
Cypress, asked for a
and the Council referred
In regard to Item #33, consideration of noise abatement for
emergency work, Councilman Hudson reported he received several
calls from residents regarding emergency work undertaken by the
Edison Company on three consecutive nights on Moody Street
north of Orange. The Edison Company utilized an unmuffled
portable generator which created a noise disturbance. Council-
man Hudson felt the generator may have been unnecessary and that
electric power could have been furnished by hook-ups to adja-
cent properties. The staff indicated they were aware of the
emergency work but not that it would be a 24-hour operation.
The Council requested that staff contact the Edison Company
requesting an explanation of the emergency work and whether
other procedures and equipment could be utilized and that a
report on this matter be presented at a Council meeting.
In regard to Item #34, consideration of traffic problems on
Grand Manan Drive, Councilwoman Sonju requested a staff report
for the next meeting on the action taken by the Traffic Commis-
sion regarding the problem.
Councilman Harvey warned the Council of the controversial
nature of the Juanita Street cul-de-sac and stated it will
have extensive ramifications including an impact on the traffic
flow patterns in the area. He felt there could be a lot of
protest if the matter is not well publicized.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Mardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive,
Cypress, complained that the unfinished paving in the areas of
the sewer project caused damage to cars and he asked why the
final coat of paving was not applied. The staff advised him
that the Sanitation District was contacted regarding this matter
and gave a commitment that final paving will be completed
before January 15, 1977.
Mayor MacLain read a proclamation commending City Manager
Darrell Essex on breaking his smoking habit.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and carried, with Councilman Lacayo abstaining, to
approve the proclamation.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
For matters of personnel and litigation at 11:00 p.m. The
meeting was called back to order at 11:40 p.m. with all Council-
men present.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
CIT~ CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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