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Minutes 77-01-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING TME CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD January 24, 1977 OF The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. on Monday, January 24, 1977 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice MacLain presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain Councilman Harvey 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. CONSIDERATION OF INTERVIEWS WITH ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH PLANNING COUNCIL APPLICANTS: The City Council interviewed two applicants for the Health Planning Council. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Hudson led the pledge to the flag. Mayor MacLain presented Mr. Essex with a proclamation adopted by the Council congratulating him on breaking his smoking habit. Mr. Ron Whitley, president-elect of the California Parks and Recreation Society, presented Mayor MacLain with an award plaque commending the Park District's outstanding parks and recreation program. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of January 10 and January 17, 1977. Councilwoman Sonju announced that she recently became a member of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce and has been advised by the City Attorney that this does not represent a conflict of interest since she receives no compensation for her membership. Council- woman Sonju also reported on a type of grass used to landscape medians in the City of Irvine which requires little maintenance and she suggested that this grass be considered for use in Cypress. Staff reported they are familiar with the type of grass which requires no cutting and that they will consider its use for future median landscaping. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak. Hearing no objections, the Mayor took Item #19 out of order. CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT, TRAFFIC CONDITIONS AT CERRITOS AND ALMOND: The City Manager presented a report dated January 20 which outlined actions taken to improve the safety of the intersection following the fatal traffic accident. Also trans- mitted were the minutes of the Cerritos Traffic Committee, composed of City staff members, a Traffic Commissioner, and representatives of Cerritos School, who studied the traffic situation at the intersection. Councilwoman Sonju recommended ment of limiting the number of one time. that the staff consider a require- children crossed by a guard at City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman iludson to: (1) confirm the actions of the staff to acquire and install two flashers approaching the crosswalk at Cerritos and Almond at a cost of approximately $1,000.00; (2) authorize the Mayor to transmit a communication on behalf of the City Council to the City Council of Anaheim requesting the installation of a street light on the north side of Cerritos Avenue adjacent to the Cerritos Elementary School and to further consider the need for a crosswalk at Moonstone and Cerritos in the City of Anaheim; and (3) authorize the staff to proceed with the appro- priate fencing at Baroldi Park, in cooperation with the Cerritos Traffic Committee. The motion unanimously carried by the fol- lowing roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY REPAIR OF EDISON FUEL LINE ON MOODY STREET, SOUTH OF LINCOLN: The City Manager presented a report dated January 20 which transmitted a response from the Edison Company explaining the emergency repair work undertaken in December. Mr. James Sumrow, Edison Company representative, stated he had no objections to the Council transmitting his letter to the residents who inquired about the repair work. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. Council- man Hudson asked that staff send a copy of the letter to the homeowners who inquired about the work. COUNCILMAN HARVEY ARRIVED AT 7:04 P.M. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR STREET TREES-REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7475-22: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated January 11 recommending that Avalon Park Nursery be awarded the contract at the same price structure and conditions of the original bid. The low bidder is located in Woodland Hills and staff felt the $114.00 yearly cost difference would not offset the City's cost of dealing with a vendor from that distance. It was moved by Councilwoman Lacayo to award the contract Nursery, 4400 Orange Avenue, total contract not to exceed the following roll call vote: Sonju and seconded by Councilman for street trees to Avalon Park Cypress, California, with the $6,000.00. The motion carried by AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Hudson, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES AND SERVICES-REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7576-45: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated January 11 recommending that the contract be awarded to Cypress Photo Art Supplies at the same price structure and conditions as the original bid. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to award the contract for photographic supplies and ser- vices to Cypress Photo Art Supplies, 10073 Valley View, Cypress, City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 California, with the total contract not to exceed $7,000.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) TRACTOR WITH BACKHOE-REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7677~52: The City Manager pre- sented a report from the Finance Officer dated January 12 out- lining three bids received. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to accept the bid from McCoy Ford Tractor as the lowest responsible bid and award the contract to McCoy Ford Tractor, 13261 Garden Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, California, in the amount of $21,953.12. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Sonju CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) SOIL AND ASPHALT VIBRATING ROLLER (REPLACEMENT)-REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7677-53: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated January 12 indicating bids were requested from nine vendors and one bid was received. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to accept the bid from Essick Machinery Company as the sole bidder and award the contract to Essick Machinery Company, 3514 Westminster Boulevard, Santa Ana, California, in the amount of $3,846.70. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION SURVEY CONTRACT, WALKER STREET, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7405-10-0776, AND NEWMAN AND NELSON STREETS, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7600-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 18 indicating three bids were received. Councilman Lacayo recommended that the City consider having the surveying done by force account rather than contract. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to determine that Duca & McCoy is the lowest responsible bidder and award the contract for Project #7405-10-0776 and Project #7600-90 to Duca & McCoy, 336 Pointsettia Avenue, Corona del Mar, California, per their proposal in the amount of $4,500.00. 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 City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, WALKER STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7405-10-0776 AND NEWMAN AND NELSON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7600-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 24 outlining the two bids received. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Projects #7405-10-0776 and #7600-90 is Blair Paving, Inc. and award the contract to Blair Paving, Inc., 200 Intrepid Street, Newport Beach, California, in the amount of $198,087.98 subject to approval by H.U.D. 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 con- sidered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item. No Council- man wished to remove an item. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Sonju and unanimously carried to approve Items on the Consent Calendar. Councilwoman #8 through #10 Item #8: Consideration of Withdrawal of Project #7652-10-0824, Ball Road, North Side, from 130 feet east of to 800 feet west of Juanita Street, from the Annual Arterial Highway Financing Program. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the withdrawal of Ball Road, north side, from 130 feet east of to 800 feet west of Juanita Street, Project #7652-10-0824, from the Annual Arterial Highway Financing Program and authorize the Public Works Director to submit a letter of withdrawal. Item #9: Consideration of a Request from the Woman's Club of Cypress to Proclaim February, 1977 as Federation Month in Honor of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and the Calif- ornia Federation of Women's Clubs. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim February, 1977 as "Federation Month" in the City of Cypress. Item #10: Consideration of Promotional Employment List Police Agent. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of Police Agent as submitted. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL REPORT FROM THE BICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 20 which transmitted the financial report from the Cypress Bicentennial Committee. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to receive and file the report. CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL SB 821 FUNDING PROGRAM: The Planning Director summarized a report dated January 20 which recommended that the City's funds under SB 821 for the forthcoming year be accumulated in order for the City to participate in a bicycle trail project proposed by the Los Angeles County Road Department. City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 Mr. Hawley outlined the scope of the project consisting of a 9 and a quarter mile bikeway along the Coyote Creek Channel. The estimated cost to Cypress was $46,000 for crossings at Lincoln Avenue and the Southern Pacific Railroad in the north- western portion of the City. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor MacLain to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, and include Councilman Lacayo's comments that because the trail would be isolated with limited access points, the coordinating agency should include in the project plans assurances for protection such as reasonable hours of operation, adequate lighting and police patrol against vandalism and theft. The Planning Director suggested that if the City wishes to participate in the project, it solicit the Board of Supervisors to designate the project on its Master Plan of Trails system to attempt to get 50% County funding and also that the City request support from adjoining cities. He stated supporting the project would not bind the City from changing its mind in the future regarding the expenditure of funds. Councilwoman Sonju suggested that the matter be referred to the Planning and Recreation and Park Commissions for their comments on the project in light of City priorities. Councilmen Lacayo and MacLain agreed to add to the motion that the Board of Supervisors be requested to designate the project on their Master Plan of Trails. RESOLUTION NO. 1820 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COYOTE CREEK BICYCLE PATH. 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 REQUEST FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY: The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated January 17 which evaluated membership in the Authority and recommended that the City participate in the housing assistance program. The City Manager reported there is a movement to enact State legislation which would permit a county to operate the program in a local jurisdiction which is not a member of the Authority. The Council held discussion regarding the program and Council- men Sonju and Lacayo suggested that a Council member serve on the advisory committee in order to monitor the City's activities in the program. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1821 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE THE SAME. City Council Minutos January 24, 1977 Councilman Harvey stated he does not oppose the purpose of the program in attempting to aid the elderly and needy. He stated he could not support a program which has been developed by the same agencies which create a low housing supply, which subsidizes apartment house owners, and which does not solve the basic issues. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo, Sonju & MacLain NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey & Hudson ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None PUBLIC HEARING RE: JUANITA STREET CLOSURE - CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 7745-90: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The Public Works Director summarized a report dated January 20 which indicated the Traffic Commission on October 15 and Novem- ber 19 considered a petition signed by nine property owners on Juanita Street which complained about speeding traffic, heavy traffic, reckless driving, traffic violations and motorcycle noise on Juanita Street. After considering various alternatives the Commission recommended that that Council hold a public hearing to consider the installation of a temporary trial barricade for 90 days and that traffic counts be taken at the other access streets in the area to determine new traffic distribution patterns. Notices of this hearing were mailed to all residents in the area bounded by Orange, Holder, Ball and Valley View. Staff presented an overhead projection showing the location of the signers of the petition and the directional flow and average and peak traffic counts on Juanita taken during a 24 hour period. Staff outlined the traffic control devices in the area which have changed or been added since 1971 when residents first requested a solution to Juanita Street traffic problems. Staff reported the City received six written communications in opposition to the temporary cul-de-sac. Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of a temporary barricade. The following persons spoke in support: Mr. Steve Wollman, 9752 Juanita Dr. Carl Blanche, 9772 Juanita Mrs. Margaret Johansen, 9789 Juanita Mr. Tim Riley, 6391 Rosemary Drive Mrs. Evelyn Suhovy, 9779 Juanita Mr. George Morita, 9852 Sunny Circle Mr. Joe Yee, 9722 Juanita Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to a temporary barricade. The following persons spoke in opposition: Mr. Earl Beck, 6127 James Allan Mrs. Marie Brooks, 9739 Pauline Mr. Bill Norton, 9659 Pauline Mr. Paul Ritchie, 6157 James Allan Mr. Ross Martin~ 9512 Juanita Mr. Conway Purvis, 9512 Juanita Mr. Peter Korody, 6238 James Allan Mrs. Eleanor Clemson, 6042 Lee Drive Mr. Darrell Anderson, 6181 Lee Drive Mrs. Johnson, 9712 Rosemary Drive Mr. Don Young, 9746 Kathleen Drive City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive Mrs. Carol Vogel, 9866 Joel Circle Mr. Stewart Hart, 9712 Rosemary Drive Mr. Curt Begley, 9822 Juanita Mrs. Mary Beck, 6127 James Allan Mr. Beck reported he sampled 36 homes on Juanita and 30 owners were in opposition while 25 owners were in opposition on Jeffrey Mark Street and Lawrence Street. Mrs.. Brooks submitted a petition with 289 signatures in oppo- sition which was circulated in conformance with the City's petition ordinance. Mr. Martin, pastor of Grace Brethren Church, read a letter indicating the congregation unanimously opposed the closing. Mrs. Clemson presented a letter with several signatures in opposition. Suggested solutions offered by the speakers included: 1. A drainage-type depression in the pavement to slow speeders. 2. Increased fines for repeat offenders. 3. Enforcement of a curfew to discourage congregation at the park. 4. More resident cooperation with police; residents should call the police when persons are breaking the law, take down license numbers. 5. More police radar enforcement. 6. Remove barrier at Orange and Juanita to permit a left- turn movement; install a three-way traffic signal here. 7. Install a median island in Juanita similar to the island in Los Altos Street in Buena Park. 8. Reduce the speed limit. Objections to a cul-de-sac included: It would reduce response time of emergency vehicles; it would force emergency vehicles to use the smaller side streets which, with on-street parking, have less maneuvering space and less visibility. It would further inconvenience residents and remove a direct route to the college and shopping centers to the south. It would not solve the noise or drag racing problems. It would increase traffic on the side streets. Dr. Blanche stated the cul-de-sac may make a difference of 20 or 30 seconds added response time and the number of cases where this would make a difference is small. He noted that a cul-de-sac situation exists in many other developments in the City. He stated most solutions offered by the speakers were cited by staff as illegal or not controlled by the City. He urged the installation of the barricade on a trial basis and that traffic counts be taken to determine its impact. He suggested that left turns from Orange onto Juanita be permitted. Councilman Harvey stated he did not feel it was in the best interests of residents in this area to be subjected to a cul-de- sac at either suggested location and stated the Council's decision must be based on its obligation to serve all citizens of the community. He stated it must be acknowledged that the Council is limited in the area of increasing fines or reducing the speed limit and other suggestions are impractical. He stated the Police Department was successful in reducing problems in this area through personal contact with offenders. , G~{~ Council Minutes January 24, 1977 It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and: (1) direct the Police Department to exercise a selective enforcement program for the area encompassed by the public hearing discussion; (2) that the Police Department make resident contact seeking cooperation to resolve the problems; (3) request that the Police Chief or City Attorney approach the City's judicial district regarding the implementation of other kinds of fines for violations of the law; and that these actions be implemented for a 30 day period with a progress report from the Police Chief to be submitted at the end of that time. Councilman Lacayo and Harvey agreed to add to the motion that staff present a citation/accident recap for Juanita and streets exiting onto Holder and Valley View; that staff redo the traffic study on Juanita on an hourly basis to determine when and how peak traffic occurs; that staff obtain a sampling of the type of through traffic on Juanita (number of motorcycles, cars, trucks at given peak and off hours); and that the Council distribute leaflets in the entire area advising residents of the final study findings and what type of enforcement program will be implemented. Councilman Hudson recommended that staff consider traffic measures that would increase the flow in and out of the tracts and diminish Juanita Street traffic. His suggestions were: (1) some type of signalization at Marilyn Drive; (2) elimination of the left-turn cycle for the signal at Fred Drive except during peak traffic hours (evening and during school); (3) placement of Bott's dots along the entire Pinewood Park frontage to discourage through traffic; and (4) removal of the median barrier that prohibits left turns from Juanita onto Orange and from Orange onto Juanita. Chief Duke outlined the selective radar enforcement program that would be implemented. 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, $onju It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to request a staff report evaluating the cost and advantages/disadvantages of Council- man Hudson's suggestions regarding signalization at Marilyn, alteration of the Fred Drive Signal, removal of the barrier at Orange and Juanita and use of Bott's dots. RECESS: Mayor MacLain called a recess at 10:45 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 11:00 p.m. with all Council- men present. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-4: Mayor MacLain reopened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The City Manager presented a report dated January the hearing was continued from January 17 and the notices are on file in the City Clerk's office. 20 indicating public hearing City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 Mr. Jerome Reynolds, 2507 Lighthouse Lane, Corona del Mar, the applicant, gave a history of his attempts to market the property at the southwest corner of Orange and Valley View and indicated his failure to obtain commercial tenant interest for the entire six acres was the basis for the General Plan amendment applica- tion. He reported they are negotiating with several small res- taurant chains like McDonalds. Mayor MacLain asked if opposition. There was opposition. anyone wished to speak in support or no one wishing to speak in favor or It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor MacLain to close the public hearing, approve General Plan Amendment #76-4 by adopting the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, and find that the economic and social benefits of the project outweigh the unmitigatable adverse impacts identi- Fied in the environmental impact report: RESOLUTION NO. 1822 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 76-4. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None Hudson, Sonju & MacLain It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue with the agenda until completed. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ABANDONMENT NO. 77-1 - VACATION OF ALLEY BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND PHILO STREET, WEST OF WALKER STREET: Mayor MacLain opened the public hearing and asked for staff's report. The Planning Director summarized a report dated January 18 indicating that staff recommended that all or portions of the alley be vacated. He reported staff received a letter in oppo- sition from Mr. Royal Marten dated January 17 and verbal oppo- sition from Mr. A. E. Arnold, both partial owners of the alley. Mayor MacLain asked one wished to speak speak in opposition. if anyone wished to speak in support. She asked if in support. No anyone wished to Mr. Royal C. Marten, owner of property at 5441 Lincoln, Cypress, reported the vacation would deprive access to the rear parking area for Eddie's Donut Shop. He did not oppose vacation of the alley north of his property. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated the Council should consider the monetary value of the property and if it is relinquished then the City should be reimbursed. The staff reported that the City gained an easement over the property as a result of the subdivision but the property owners retained fee title to the property. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor MacLain to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, which approves vacation of the alley north of the Marten property based on the three findings 9 o City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 outlined in the staff report any public utility easements and subject to the City on the property: RESOLUTION NO. 1823 retaining A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY WEST OF WALKER STREET EXTENDING FROM LINCOLN AVENUE TO PHILO STREET. Councilman Hudson stated he opposed the motion because he felt the vacation would deny access and inhibit future develop- ment between the alley and Walker Street. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Sonju & NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Hudson & Lacayo ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None MacLain PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR CITY COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Mayor MacLain opened the hearing and asked for the staff's report. The City Manager presented a report dated January 20 indicating the Affidavits of Publication and Posting are on file in the City Clerk's office and no communications regarding this matter were received. The City Attorney recommended adoption of a separate Code for the commissions and committees which the Fair Political Practices Commission deleted from the previously adopted Code. Mayor MacLain in opposition. opposition. asked if anyone wished to speak in support or There was no one wishing to speak in favor or It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1824 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE APPLICABLE TO THE ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION, THE PLANNING COMMISSION, THE RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION, AND CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION, PURSUANT TO THE POLITICAL REFORM ACT OF 1974. 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 Mayor MacLain to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #44364 through #44509 in the total amount of $1S7,443.03. 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 10. City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued Item #21, Continua- tion of Consideration of Reimbursement Agreement with the Cypress School District, to the February 14 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR SB 174: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Parks Director dated January 18. 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. 73 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, APPROVING THE BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM. 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 APPROVING ALLOCATION OF URBAN AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976 (PROPOSITION 2 FUNDS ALLOCATED TO ORANGE COUNTY): The City Manager presented a report from the Recrea- tion and Park Director dated January 19. 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. 74 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, ENDORSING THE PRIORITY PLAN FOR EXPENDITURES FROM THE NEJEDLY-HART STATE URBAN AND COASTAL PARK BOND ACT OF 1976 FOR JURISDICTIONS WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. The motion unanimously carried by the following AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson, & MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None roll call vote: Lacayo, Sonju CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #6191 through #6222 in the total amount of $26,739.80. 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 11. City Council Minutes January 24, 1977 ~RAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, inquired if there was a conflict between the Council's January 17, 1977 action of advertising for applicants for the Planning Commission and action taken on September 27, 1976 naming a person to fill the next vacancy on the Commission. Mayor MacLain stated the commissioner whose term is about to expire has indicated an interest in being reappointed. Council- man Harvey stated his interpretation of the September 27 action was that the individual would be appointed in the event there is a vacancy as a result of the present commissioner not seeking reappointment. It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Mayor MacLain and unanimously carried to rescind the action directing staff to advertise for applicants for the Planning Commission. The Council asked that the appropriate newspapers be notified of this action. Councilwoman Sonju requested that the City Attorney present a brief report outlining the Council's alternatives in this matter. Councilman Lacayo inquired about the status of the wall problem at the office complex development on the south side of Orange Avenue opposite the Civic Center. The Planning Director reported that on January 20 the Planning Commission discussed the matter and requested that the developer take steps to mitigate the problem which involved the trash enclosure area. Councilman Lacayo asked that the Planning Director contact the developer requesting that he find a satisfactory solution for the home- owners to the south of the project. He noted the item. could be appealed by the Council if an agreement is not reached. Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, stated he lives behind a dental building whose trash bins are 20 feet from his wall and he has never been bothered with insects or rodents. He felt the homeowners on Oxford Drive are anticipating problems that will not arise. Regarding Item #1, Consideration of Interviews with Orange County Health Planning Council Applicants, Mayor MacLain continued the item to the February 14 meeting and requested a staff report regarding the by-laws, meeting dates and member qualifications of the Council. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 a.m. to Monday, January 31, 1977 at 7:00 p.m. in the adminis- trative conference room. MAYOR OF THE/CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE'CITY OF CYPRESS 12.