Minutes 77-01-17MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 17, 1977
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was
called to order at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, January 17, 1977 in the
Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Alice MacLain presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Harvey, Hudson, Sonju & MacLain
Councilman Lacayo
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. Essex led the pledge to the flag.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and carried, with Councilman Harvey abstaining, to approve
the December 13, 1976 minutes.
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 Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to approve Items #2 through #13 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: Lacayo
Hudson, Sonju & MacLain
Item #2: Consideration of Petition Requesting Policing of
Private Streets in Tract #8888.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1810
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS MAKING PROVISIONS OF THE VEHICLE
CODE APPLICABLE TO PRIVATELY OWNED AND MAIN-
TAINED ROADS WITHIN TRACT NO. 8888.
Item #3: Consideration of Acceptance of Tract Map #9434.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
#9434 and accept bonds for public improvements in the amount
of $83,600.00 which is not less than 50% nor more than 100%
of the total improvements, and authorize the City Clerk to
sign the record map.
Item #4: Consideration of Resolution Implementing the Deferred
Compensation Plan for Employees.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 71
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. 59 RELATING TO A
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES.
RESOLUTION NO. 1811
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1696
RELATING TO A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
FOR EMPLOYEES.
Item #5: Consideration of a Resolution Commending the La Palma
Police Department.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1812
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING THE LA PALMA POLICE
DEPARTMENT FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS
AND ASSISTANCE IN LAW ENFORCEMENT TO THE
CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Item #6: Consideration of a Resolution Commending the Anaheim
Police Department, Particularly the Tactical Approach Control
Team.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1813
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING THE ANAHEIM POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND IN PARTICULAR THE TACTICAL
APPROACH CONTROL TEAM FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING
SERVICE TO THE CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Item #7: Consideration of a Resolution Supporting Continuation
of the County-City Cooperative General Revenue Sharing Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City
voting delegate to the Orange County Division of the League of
California Cities to vote in support of the resolution requesting
continuation of the County-City Cooperative General Revenue
Sharing Program.
Item #8: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage
License for Keum Tae Kim, 8842 Walker Street, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #9: Consideration of Participation in the Eleventh Annual
Labor Relations Institute Sponsored by the League of California
Cities.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any member of
the City Council who wishes to attend the League of California
Cities Labor Relations Institute and to be reimbursed for
actual and necessary expenses.
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Item #10: Consideration of Request
Special Permit for the Purple Heart
Services, Inc.
for an Exemption from a
Veterans Rehabilitation
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the
Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to solicit
home salvage items on a determination in accordance with Section
15-57 A(1) (b) of the Cypress City Code, subject to the condition
that all persons associated with the solicitation program regis-
ter with the Cypress Police Department.
Item #11: Consideration of Initiating Detachment Proceedings
from the Cypress County Water District - Detachment #77-1.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows, pertaining to
Annexation #76-2:
RESOLUTION NO. 1814
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.
Item #12: Consideration of Promotional Employment List -
Police Sergeant.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the promotional
employment list for the position of Police Sergeant as submitted.
Item #13: Consideration of Request from the Cypress Chamber
of Commerce to Proclaim January 1977 as Energy Conservation Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim
January 1977 as Energy Conservation Month in the City of Cypress.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY OF ORANGE REQUESTING
LEGISLATION TO CONTROL STRIKES IN THE AGRICULTURAL CROP PRO-
CESSING INDUSTRY DURING HARVEST SEASON: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 21, 1976. Mayor MacLain
reported the League Orange County Division continued this
matter to its March meeting.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to continue this item.
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR FUNDING AND AN EXTENSION OF THE
LEASE FOR STRAIGHT TALK CLINIC, INC.: The City Manager presented
a report from the Planning Director dated December 20, 1976
which indicated the Clinic requested a City appropriation of
$6,000 of which $3200 was requested in in-kind services to
expand the parking lot. Staff recommended that the remainder
of the funds be considered during the budget meetings.
Mr. Bill Ehrle, 2211 E. Romneya, Anaheim, Director of Develop-
ment for the Clinic, stated they are making great progress in
their contributions to the community and serve about 1SO clients
each month, half from Cypress. He stated they are now seeking
in-kind contributions from the private sector and reported that
they have sufficient parking space but paving is required.
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It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju that: (1) the current agreement between the City and
Straight Talk for use of the original building be extended
for a seven-month period to expire on July 30, 1977; (2) the
City Council authorize staff to provide in-kind services
which would provide for the expansion of the existing parking
lot in an amount not to exceed $3,200.00; and (3) that a full
cash disbursement be deferred at this time to be taken under
consideration by the City Council at the time the City under-
takes budgetary considerations for fiscal year 1977-78. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Sonju & MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 9593: The Planning
Director presented a report dated December 21, 1976 indicating
the Planning Commission on December 16 approved the Tract Map
filed in conjunction with Conditional Use Permit #76-19 providing
for the conversion of a previously approved apartment project
into a nine-unit condominium project located on the west side
of Graham Street, south of Orange. He indicated the apartment
project was constructed in conformance with the development
standards for condominiums.
COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 7:00 P.M.
The Planning Director reported that this is the first conver-
sion request and that the project meets the structural require-
ments for condominiums as well as the site plan, density, and
open space requirements. He reported that the applicant
indicated during the original application that he would seek
the conversion in the future by applying for a revision to
the C.U.P. The application for apartments was used as a means
to expedite financing. The Planning Director reported staff
is in the process of developing standards for apartment to
condominium conversions.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1815
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
9593 - MEB INVESTMENTS.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson
Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain
Councilman Hudson expressed concern that while there may not
have been any deceitful intent by the applicant with the con-
version, the procedure used could indicate possible subversion
by the applicant since he was proceeding with a project which
he would later request to be converted to another use. He
was disturbed that staff was aware of the intended conversion
and that the Council became aware at such a late stage. He
recommended that staff investigate a means whereby the Council
will be notified of the situation and be aware of what devel-
opment is occuring. Councilmen Sonju and Lacayo supported
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a policy for conversions and Councilwoman Sonju felt the appli-
cant should have reapplied. Councilman Harvey pointed out
that it is not necessarily the developer, but the lender,
who is responsible for such changes and felt the Council
should be aware of the economics of the situation. He agreed
standards should be developed for future cases. The City
Attorney stated the City would not be liable if the Council
denied the conversion and that the applicant was proceeding
at his own risk.
It was moved by Mayor MacLain, seconded by Councilman Hudson
and unanimously carried to refer the matter regarding apart-
ment to condominium conversions to the staff and Planning
Commission in order to develop a policy statement and that
the Commission hear the Council tapes pertaining to this item.
CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY APPRAISAL: The
City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated December 17, 1976 requesting that an appraisal of the
building at the southeast corner of Walker and Orange be under-
taken so that an analysis of Orange Avenue improvements may be
made.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to schedule this as a discussion
item at a joint meeting between the City Council and Planning
and Traffic Commissions.
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION ACTION ON GRAND MANAN
DRIVE - TRAFFIC COMPLAINT: The City Manager presented a report
from the Public Works Director dated December 17, 1976 outlining
the radar activities on Grand Manan Drive. Based on the radar
studies, this was not found to be a high speeding area compared
to other residential areas of the City. Councilwoman Sonju
stated she continues to receive complaints regarding speeding
and that this matter will probably come before the Council again.
Hearing no objections, Mayor MacLain received and filed the
report.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It
was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #44036 through
#44263 in the total amount of $676,348.72. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: S COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Sonju
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO WAIVER OF REQUIREMENTS
FOR RURAL STREETS: Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 593
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.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to adopt Ordinance No. 593. The motion unanimously
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju
The City Manager requested that Items #24 through #26 be con-
tinued to the end of the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COM-
MERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and
seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the Warrant List for
Warrants #6116 through #6159 in the total amount of $51,468.27.
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 7:47 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at 8:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-4: Mayor
MacLain announced that this was the time and place to conduct
the public hearing regarding General Plan Amendment #76-4 and
she opened the hearing and asked for the staff report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated January 5 indi-
cating the Planning Commission approved the amendment on Decem-
ber 2, 1976 which provides for the reclassification of a parcel
of land located at the southwesterly corner of Valley View and
Orange Avenue from an all commercial designation to a classi-
fication including single-family, medium density residential
and commercial. Also transmitted was the draft EIR on which
Council action is necessary.
Councilman Hudson asked if the City had the means to require
that one story dwellings abut the commercial development and
that commercial precede residential development. The Planning
Director reported that the applicant agreed to these conditions
and that they could be made binding as requirements of condi-
tional use permit approval. Staff recommended that the entire
property remain in the Civic Center Overlay Zone which would
require a conditional use permit for any use on the property
commercial or residential.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in favor.
Mr. Jerome Reynolds, 2507 Lighthouse Lane, Corona del Mar, the
applicant, stated the applicant made a commitment at the Planning
Commission hearing to take out concurrent building permits for
both the residential and commercial portions and that they will
not commence construction on the residential until they commence
construction on the commercial. He stated they have not developed
the residential plan yet but he felt there will be a mix of one
and two story dwellings and this determination could be made
at the time of the C.U.P. application. He indicated that if
after deliberations with the Commission and Council it is deter-
mined that it is in the City's best interest to build one story
houses on the east side of the property then the applicant will
agree to this. Mr. Reynolds stated the applicant tried to
design an overall plan for total development of the property
and that the commercial portion represents the maximum which
they feel can be developed while meeting City requirements.
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The applicant felt there was insufficient tenant interest to
develop six acres commercially and that there would be none
in the forseeable future. He estimated that if the amendment
is approved they could begin construction by May 1.
The Council discussed the EIR and the City Attorney advised
that the EIR meets legal requirements by assessing the impact
of the proposed project on the environment. Its assessment
of the impact of one portion of the project on another portion
is not a legal requirement.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated he
opposes any rezoning of commercial property to residential
and that he felt this is an ideal location for an American car
dealership. He stated it has not been proven that commercial
is not feasible on the entire property and stated residential
development will not help the tax base. He felt this is an
improper location for residential development since the lights
and noise from the adjacent tennis courts will be a disturbance
and because of the adjacent service station.
At this time Mayor MacLain continued the public hearing and
took Item #12 from the January 10 agenda out of order.
CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 9624: The Planning
Director presented a report dated January 7 indicating the
Planning Commission on December 16, 1976 approved Tentative
Tract Map #9624 filed in conjunction with C.U.P. #76-18 which
provides for the development of 8.8 acres located on the south
side of Lincoln Avenue opposite Sumner Street. The proposed
development includes 2.2 acres of commercial and 79 condominium
units. He presented the plot plan for the project.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving the tentative tract map subject to conditions recom-
mended by the Planning Commission:
RESOLUTION NO. 1816
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 9624.
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 resumed the public hearing regarding General Plan
Amendment #76-4.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak
in regard to the environmental impact report. No one wished
to speak.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to approve the draft EIR as adequate.
The City Attorney reported on a change in State law effective
January 1, 1977 which requires that, where adverse impacts
have been identified in an EIR, it must be found that the
economic and social benefits of a project outweigh the adverse
environmental impacts.
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The motion on approval of the EIR unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Sonju
Councilman Hudson felt it would be inappropriate to approve
the finding that adverse impacts exist and then to later require
mitigating measures. The City Attorney clarified that the
finding refers to adverse environmental impacts identified in
the EIR which cannot be mitigated through measures suggested
in the EIR.
The City Attorney suggested that if the Council wishes to
approve the amendment, they move to approve the amendment and
find that the economic and social benefits of the project out-
weigh the adverse environmental impacts identified in the EIR
which cannot be mitigated through measures suggested in the EIR.
Councilman Hudson moved this motion and it was seconded by
Mayor MacLain. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, Sonju
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
& MacLain
There was confusion as to whether the motion was for approval
of the EIR finding or approval of the amendment and it was
moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
and unanimously carried to reconsider the motion.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain
to close the public hearing, approve General Plan Amendment
No. 76-4, and find that the economic and social benefits of
the proposed project outweigh the adverse environmental impacts
identified in the EIR which cannot be mitigated through measures
suggested in the EIR.
Councilwoman Sonju asked for Council comments on the motion.
Councilman Lacayo stated he voted against rezoning on two
previous occasions and that he wished his action to be consis-
tent. Mayor MacLain supported the proposed project with the
requirement that commercial precede or be developed concurrently
with residential and because the future residents will be aware
beforehand of the commercial development. She felt the total
property could not be developed commercially, that adjacent
residents may not support commercial development as at the
Ball/Valley View shopping center, and she noted there is
existing commercial use in the immediate area.
Councilwoman Sonju moved a substitute motion to continue the
public hearing. The motion died for lack of a second.
Councilman Hudson stated he was persuaded to support the amend-
ment by the arguments in the EIR regarding on-going development
on Lincoln Avenue and at Ball and Valley View and that a re-
assessment of the subject property is appropriate. He stated
he was impressed with the EIR's sensitivity to the noise and
light aspects of the tennis courts and commercial portion but
stated he would consider mitigating measures. He felt this
was an appropriate development for the corner in view of the
manner Lincoln Avenue is developing.
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Councilwoman Sonju again moved a substitute motion to continue
the hearing and felt the previous motion did not show the
applicant full support and confidence from the Council. She
stated she wished to study the amendment further and felt a
continuance would be better than rejection of the amendment.
Councilman Hudson
to January 24 and
vote:
seconded the motion to continue the hearing
the motion carried by the following roll call
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, Sonju & MacLain
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey & Lacayo
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to
speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. No one wished
to speak.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju,
Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to
December 27, 1976 minutes.
seconded by
approve the
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request,
the Mayor added Item #10a to the Consent Calendar regarding
an Alcoholic Beverage Control license application for Tempo
Foods, 6297 Ball Road. He also requested an executive session
for litigation and personnel matters. At Councilwoman Sonju's
request, the Mayor added Item #20 to the agenda regarding a
letter from Supervisor Diedrich regarding police service in
county unincorporated areas, and Item #21 regarding the budget
calendar. Councilman Lacayo requested a progress report for
the next meeting regarding the Cerritos/Almond traffic accident.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR OFFICE SUPPLIES, REQUEST
FOR QUOTATION #7677-52: The City Manager presented a report
from the Finance Officer dated January 5 outlining two bids.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to accept the bid from Pioneer Stationers, Inc. as the
lowest responsible bid and award the contract for office supplies
to Pioneer Stationers Inc., 4400 East Bandini Road, Los Angeles,
in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: $ COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR (1) RIDING MOWER/VACUUM
(REPLACEMENT), REQUEST FOR qUOTATION #7677-51: The City Manager
presented a report from the Finance Officer dated January 5
outlining two bids.
Councilman Lacayo requested that the $S0.00 trade in value not
be deducted from the net cost and that the present equipment
be offered to a community group which can use it.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to accept the bid from Motor Cultivator CompaBy as the
lowest responsible bid and award the contract to Motor Culti-
vator Company, Slll Via Corona, Los Angeles, in the amount of
$3,068.12. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: S COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Sonju
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CONSIDERATION OF AWAPI) OF CONIP.~('I' FOR THE MODIFICATION OF
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT FilE INTERSECTION OF CERRITOS AVENUE AND
WALKER STREET, CITY PROJECT
sented a report from the Public Works
4 o,t lining five bids.
The City Manager pre-
Director dated January
It was moved by Couimi/man I,acay,~ and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to: (1~ aothorize a traltifer from iccount 10-4001-41322
in the amount of $178.00 to lcc,,unt 10-4186-41322; and (2)
determine thal ~ho I~west respon, ible bidder for ProJect ~7710-S0
is %~ith [~loc~ric :~H[)[)IF arid award a co,tract for the modification
of the traffic qJk~naI tO Smith Electric Supply, 10792 Knott,
Stallion, in lhe am~ual of $7,r,?l ,00. The motion unanimously
carried by the totio~iug roll call vole:
AYES: 5 COIINC[LMEN: Ilarvey, tludson,
& Ma c I, a i u
NOES: 0 COUNC II,M}!N: None
ABSENT: 0 (~O[IN(', ] I,M F N: None
Lacayo, Sonju
CONSIDER^TION OF PROI'OSAI, TO I:IUeNISII MEC}I^NI(;AL ENGINEERING
SERF IU ES ~E_O~R _C 1_~ 1~ _[ ,.i~3212~_.~_.[1~_ U{)~[}.IZ['_I(2~ I~G, CITY PROJECT NO.
7745-90: The City Manager Dros;,,nled a report From the Public
~orks Director dated Jauuary ,1 recommending that the City
COl*lFa( t for lh~2 prc, p:~ratio~, ~*{' [,la,s and specifications for
au "economizer cycle" which was recommended by S.U.R.E. to
conserve energy ia the air conditioning system.
Cou[~cilwoman SonjIJ indicated sh{~ would like to study the entire
final report Frem [;oI}.R.E. bct'o~c approviug any recommendations
and Councilman [,acayo ,,;uggested that preparation of the plans
and specs be included in the proiect and put out to hid.
It was moved by (',o,*nci Iman l, acavo, qeconded
Sonju and unanimously curried to table this
that the CotinciI be provided wilh the Final
by Councilwoman
item and request
report From S.U.R.E.
CONSENT CAL, END~R:
Mayor Mati, ain aak*_d if anyone wished to
t'rmncilwoman Sor,}u requested that item #10 be
It ~as moved b~, C,ot~nci lmaa Lac:~yo aad seconded by Mayor MacLain
to approve Items #!~ through OlOa on the Eonsent Calendar with
the exception of Item #1D. The motion unanimously carried by
the Following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Ilarvey, Hudson, Lacayo,
& Macl,ain
NOES: 0 COIJNC [ LMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIl,MEN: None
Sonju
Item #S: Consideration of Fiscal Year 1975/76 Arterial Highway
Financing Program Administration Agreement and Joint Powers
Agreement - Projetl ~7611-10--0~(I(1, 1, incoln Avenue From Moody
Street to Los Altos Drive.
Recommendation: That the City Council (1) approve the Adminis-
trative Agreement for AItFP Project #800, I, incoln Avenue from
Moody Street to Los Altos Drive and authorize the Mayor to sign
the agreement and the City Clerk to attest; and (2) adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows, requesting
that the County of Orange increase their allocation for AHFP
#800 by $28~000.00:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1817
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
INCREASE THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TOWARD THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF LINCOLN AVENUE FROM MOODY STREET
TO LOS ALTOS DRIVE, AHFP PROJECT #800.
Item #6: Consideration of Approval of Addendum to the Orange
County Solid Waste Management Plan.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1818
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS CONCURRING IN THE ADDENDUM TO THE
COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN.
Item #7: Consideration of Request from the Cypress Employees
Association for an Exchange of Holidays.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Cypress
Employees' Association to exchange Lincoln's birthday, February
12, 1977, for the day after Thanksgiving, November 2S, 1977.
Item #8: Consideration of Authorization for the City Manager
to Attend League Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Mana-
ger to attend the annual City Managers' Department Spring Meeting
in Burlingame, California, on February 16-18, 1977, and that
he be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses.
Item #9: Consideration of Promotional Employment List
Maintenance Worker II.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment
list for the position of Maintenance Worker II as submitted.
Item #10a: Consideration of Application for Type "20" Off
Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage License Submitted by
Seiji Ogata, Tempo Foods/Calva Dairy Drive-In, 6297 Ball Road.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Regarding Item #10, Consideration of Authorization to Accept
EDA Grant, Councilwoman Sonju stated she was the glad the City
received grant funds but disappointed that the City did not
get its share, especially since several smaller cities received
greater amounts. She felt improving the City's grantsmanship
might improve chances of getting grants.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to authorize the City Manager to
sign the necessary documents accepting the grant offer for the
Civic Center Handicapped Access Improvements Project.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED TRANSFER IN ADMINISTRATION OF THE
LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION: The City Manager presented
a report dated January 6 which transmitted resolutions from
the cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach requesting a Con-
gressional investigation of the impact of the plan to transfer
administration of the Air Station from the Navy to the Calif-
ornia Army National Guard. Also transmitted was a resolution
from Los Alamitos requesting the National Guard to reschedule
the proposed informational meeting to the Air Station site.
City Council Minutes January 17, 1977
The City Manager reported that the situation has changed since
the report was written and he reported on a briefing session
held with National Guard representatives on January 13 at the
Los Alamitos City Hall. Results of the meeting are summarized
in the January 17 Progress Report. The National Guard reported
that a $3 million budget was established for their operation
of the base and that the changeover will not involve a change
in flight activity or the assignment of additional aircraft.
Mr. Essex stated staff requested a copy of the agreement and/or
contracts involved in the changeover..
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the ad-
ministration changeover was a political move to get control
of the base more localized and to make commercial use of the
base more feasible. He felt this is a vital issue to the City.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows, supporting the Resolutions from the Cities of Los
Alamitos and Seal Beach which urge a Congressional investigation
of the impact of the administration transfer at Los Alamitos
Naval Air Station and that the resolution be transmitted to
the authorities named in the Seal Beach and Los Alamitos resol-
utions.
RESOLUTION NO. 1819
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, URGING THE CONGRESS
OF THE UNITED STATES TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION
OF THE PROCEDURES, METHODS OF NOTIFICATION AND
THE IMPACT OF THE PROPOSED PLAN TO TRANSFER
ADMINISTRATION OF THE LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR
STATION FROM THE NAVY TO THE CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL GUARD.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to add to the Resolution a request for an investigation
by Congress of the methods which were used to determine the
changeover in use and the method of notifying the local public
agencies. 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 COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It
was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #44264 through
#44363 in the total amount of $653,901.96. The motion unani-
mously 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 QUALITY OF DISTRICT BROCHURES: The City
Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director
dated December 20, 1976 which indicated the Recreation and Park
Commission recommended returning to use of a better quality
paper for the Park District program brochures.
Councilwoman Sonju moved to refer the matter back to the Rec-
reation and Park Commission for further evaluation and indicate
to them that the Council is trying to economize.
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A substitute motion was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded
by Councilman Lacayo to retain the use of the present type of
paper for the Park District brochures. Councilman Lacayo rec-
ommended that the next issue contain a front page notice asking
for readers' opinions on the type of paper used and whether
they would prefer a more expensive type paper, llke glossy, and
include its cost, and indicate that the Council is trying to
cut expenses. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo,
Sonju & MacLain
CONSIDERATION OF ALLOCATION OF SENATE BILL 174 FUNDS: The
City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park
Director dated December 20, 1976 which recommended that the
funds be used for installation of an audio reinforcement and
paging system in the Community Center. The Recreation and Park
Commission's second choice for the funds was installation of
an irrigation system in the shrub beds at Maple Grove North
and South Parks.
Councilmen Sonju and Lacayo supporting using the funds for the
irrigation system in order to complete park improvements which
residents expected under the Park Bond Issue.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Harvey that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, add to
the project list for SB 174 funds the installation of an irri-
gation system in the shrub beds at Maple Grove North and Maple
Grove South Parks and attempt to install the system within the
$1970 cost estimate and if this is not possible then appropriate
$400 for this purpose from general funds. The motion unani-
mously 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 RE-INSTALLATION OF BASKETBALL BACKBOARD AT
WILLOW PARK: The City Manager presented a report from the
Recreation and Park Director dated January 5 indicating that
the Recreation and Park Commission recommended reinstallation
of the basketball backboard based on support from residents in
the area expressed at an April 26, 1976 public hearing on the
matter and fact that the one objecting resident has moved else-
where in the City.
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, authorize
the Director of Recreation and Parks to reinstall the basketball
backboard at Willow Park. 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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CONSIDERATION OF ASSIGNING THE RESPONSIBILITY OF FAMILY DAY
ACTIVITIES TO THE RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: The City
and Park Director
and Park Commis-
the responsibility
Manager presented a report from the Recreation
dated January S which indicated the Recreation
sion recommended that Family Day activities be
of the Recreation and Park District.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, assign
the responsibility for the Family Day celebration to the Recrea-
tion and Park District. 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 AUDIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1976:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 6 which trans-
mitted the audit report for the District submitted by the
District auditors, Jamieson and Watkins.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson
and unanimously carried that the City Council, acting as ex
officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, receive and file the audit report.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 1976 STATE
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a
report from the Recreation and Park Director dated January 4
which recommended that the plan, design and use of Oak Knoll
Park be entered as a project for judging in the State Environ-
mental Awards Program.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 72
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,
TO AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL OF AN ENTRY OF OAK KNOLL
PARK TO THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATION
SOCIETY'S 1976 STATE'ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS COMMITTEE.
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 COMMER-
CIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and
seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the District Warrant
List for Warrants #6160 through #6190 in the total amount of
$140,170.34. 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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Regarding Item #20, the communication from Supervisor Diedrich
suggesting that the City undertake a study on the possibility
of providing police service to the adjacent county unincorporated
areas, and then entering into negotiations with the County to
determine the cost and whether the proposal would be mutually
advantageous, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded
by Councilman Hudson to continue this item to the next work
session.
Councilwoman Sonju felt this was an attempt by the County to
try to reduce service costs and that the City was obligated to
do the same. She felt the request deserved prompt attention
by the Council. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Hudson,
Lacayo & MacLain
Regarding Item #21, consideration of the budget calendar,
Councilwoman Sonju objected to the calendar since it followed
the same pattern for the budget process in which the Council
was asked to review a document prepared by staff without having
had an opportunity to set priorities and recommend their own
items for inclusion. Councilman Lacayo stated it was the
Council's responsibility to meet and establish budget guidelines
prior to receiving the budget.
The Council agreed to schedule
January 51 at 7:00 p.m. in the
to discuss the budget.
a work session for Monday,
administrative conference room
CONSIDERATION OF COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 21, 1976 which indicated
the terms of Arts and Cultural Commissioner Donald Galloway
and Planning Commissioner Gerald Mullen are due to expire in
January.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to direct staff to advertise for
applicants to fill the vacancies.
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH
PLANNING COUNCIL: The City Manager presented a report dated
December 21, 1976 which transmitted applications from three
persons interested in serving on the Commission.
The Council agreed to interview the applicants at 6:00 p.m.
on Monday, January 24 prior to the meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE BICEN-
TENNIAL COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented a report dated
December 21, 1976 indicating Councilman Lacayo requested the
report.
Councilman Lacayo requested the report for the January 24
meeting and Mayor MacLain indicated one would be forthcoming.
The City Manager asked if the Council had any objections to
delaying the next issue of the City newsletter so that it
comes out about two weeks prior to the May Festival. This
was requested by the Chamber of Commerce in order to use the
newsletter for advertising. The Council expressed no objections.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications were presented at
this time.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
to discuss matters of personnel and litigation at 10:37 p.m.
The meeting was called back to order at 11:37 p.m. with all
Councilmen present.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to continue Item #24, Considera-
tion of Reimbursement Agreement with the Cypress School District,
to the January 24 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:40 p.m. to Monday, January 24 at 6:00 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE
ITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK CrF'TF~ CITY OF CYPRESS
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