Minutes 77-02-28102
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 28, 1977
OF
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 6:10 p.m. on Monday, February 28, 1977 in the
Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Alice MacLain presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Harvey,
and MacLain
None
Hudson,
Lacayo, Sonju
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex,
City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City staff
members: Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder.
The City Council conducted interviews of applicants for the
Arts and Cultural Commission.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
at 6:55 p.m. for matters of litigation. The meeting was called
back to order at 7:05 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Sonju led the pledge to
the flag.
PRESENTATION BY MR. BOB LENTZ, ORANGE COUNTY DISTRICT MANAGER,
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY, ON THE NATURAL GAS SHORTAGE:
Mr. Bob Lentz made a slide presentation describing their
plans to implement a liquefied natural gas operation at
three plants in California in order to meet the natural gas
shortage which is expected to reach a crisis stage by 1980.
Natural gas would be shipped by sea from Alaska and Indonesia.
Mr. Lentz described the gas liquefaction process and indicated
establishment of the three plants is meeting with resistence
from environmentalist groups and community groups. Mr. Lentz
stated he would transmit to the staff background information
and a list of agencies from which they need permits. }le
requested the City's support in asking the agencies to proceed
with the project because of the urgency of the situation.
Mr. William Shaper, 9173 Ethel Street, Cypress, explained
that the bow thrusters are used to position the ships which
are used to transport gas.
Hearing no objections, Mayor MacLain asked for a staff
report for the next meeting on this matter.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Pat 0'Hara, 9170 Whitney Way, Cypress, thanked the Council
for their prompt action in relieving the Hyatt Die Cast noise
problem.
Mr. David Robertson, president of Autosmiths Corporation,
stated he wished to apply for a special events permit to
conduct a one-day Ferrari car show and car parts exchange
on May 1 in the Los Alamitos Race Track parking lot. The
City Council referred him to the staff to determine what
permit or license is required and whether Council approval
is necessary.
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Mr. Hilliard Warren, 5275 Vista Real, Cypress, spoke in
support of the charitable and civic activities of Mr. Hyatt
of Hyatt Die Cast in response to the recent complaints
regarding noise at the plant.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINT R£GARDING GROUND-
COVER IN S & S TOWNHOUSE AND PATIO HOME AREA: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated February 23. Staff recommended that the landscaping
in the common areas of Tracts #8124, 8126, 8177 and 7793
be accepted by the Homeowners' Association before the City's
final acceptance of public improvements in the tracts.
Staff felt this procedure would insure that landscaping, in-
cluding the groundcover, is acceptable to the homeowners.
Mr. David Hassen, representing S & S Construction Company,
14340 Bolsa Chica, Westminster, stated they support the staff's
recommendation. Mr. Hassen asked if they could post a bond
for the landscaping improvements so that the public improve-
ment bonds will not be tied up and could be released. Staff
stated they had no objection to this but it would require
City Council approval.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to: (1) approve a one year
extension of time for the subdivision agreement for the
construction of improvements within Tract #8126 and that
an amendment be added to the Subdivision Improvement Agree-
ment incorporating the extension and the five conditions
listed in the February 9, 1977 staff report and (2) instruct
the staff to obtain written approval of landscaping from
the Homeowners' Association prior to final acceptance of
improvements in Tracts #8124, 8126, 8177 and 7793.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
at 7:53 p.m. for matters of litigation. The meeting was
called back to order at 8:17 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: DETACH-
MENT NO. 2-76 FROM THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT:
Mayor MacLain opened the hearing and asked for staff's report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated February 24
which indicated that, at staff's request, LAFCO continued
its action on the detachment until March 9 because of the
conflict between City and LAFCO policy regarding payment
of the 1973 Park Bond indebtedness for the detachment area.
Staff pointed out there are four areas in the Cypress Recrea-
tion and Park District which are being annexed or will be
annexed to adjacent cities. Staff reported that the amount
of taxation by the District for Detachment #2-76, estimated
by LAFCO, is $1890, of which $403 is for the bonded indebted-
ness. They reported the City of La Palma has requested a
repayment of $6000 for the anticipated amount of double
taxation for the detachment area.
Mayor MacLain asked if anyone wished to speak
in opposition of Detachment #2-76. There was
to speak in favor or opposition.
in favor or
no one wishing
Thc City Attorney noted that action by LAFCO is required'
prior to action by the City on the detachment.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor
MacLain to continue the public hearing regarding Detachment
#2-76 to the March 14 meeting and direct the staff to indi-
cate to LAFCO that the Council, acting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
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feels an appropriate condition for LAFCO to attach to the
detachment proceedings is that the detachment area remain
liable for the tax rate attributable to the debt service on
the 1973 Park Bond Issue. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju
MacLain
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINT REGARDING DRAIN-
AGE CHANNEL IN TRACT 6222: The Public Works Director summarized
a report dated February 23 which suggested four alternative
solutions to the problems caused by the drainage channel
which extends between Nelson Street and Vista Real and is
located between 5345 and 5355 Vista Real. Staff presented
slides to illustrate the four schemes which ranged in cost
from $20,400 (Scheme #1) to $450 (Scheme #4). Staff recom-
mended Alternative #4 as the most economical solution: to
construct a six-foot-high concrete block wall at the Nelson
Street end only with an opening for drainage, leave the
existing separation walls on either side of the channel,
and reinstall the gate at the Vista Real end. Staff felt
the gate would allow convenient maintenance and cleaning by
City crews.
Mr. Marion McHugh, 5348 Vista del Mar, Cypress, felt placing
the channel underground was the best long range solution for
the City and the one he preferred, lie felt constructing a
concrete wall at both ends of the channel would only hide the
loitering and vandalism problems. He felt there was a possi-
bility when the County area redevelops of redirecting the
drainage towards Walker Street and stated a temporary solution
may be satisfactory until then. Mr. McHugh felt a gate would
not remain since one was removed three times in the past.
Mr. McHugh stated he would support Alternative #4 for a six
month trial basis.
Mr. Don Baldwin, 5345 Vista Rea], Cypress, stated he preferred
Alternative #1 but that he would support Alternative #4 as
long as the action is evaluated at the end of six months.
Following discussion regarding the alternatives, it was moved
by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to
approve Alternative #4 as described in the staff report and
that staff report back in six months.
Councilmen Lacayo and Sonju agreed to amend the motion to
approve the necessary appropriation of funds to repair the
existing block wall and paint out the graffiti. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCI|,MEN: Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju
& MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Mayor MacLain
and unanimously carried to approve the February 14 minutes
as corrected.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: The City Manager requested an
Executive Session for matters of personnel and litigation.
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ltearing no objections, the Mayor placed the following matters
on the agenda:
Item #35 regarding a reclamation center sponsored by
the Environmental Coalition;
Item #36 regarding flood hazard insurance;
Item #37 regarding earthquake insurance;
Item #38 regarding appointments to the Arts
Cultural Commission.
and
In regard to Item #35, Councilwoman Sonju requested that
staff prepare a resolution for the next meeting supporting
the reclamation center sponsored by the Environmental Coalition
at Cypress College.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TWO
(2) AUTOMOBILES - POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated February 25 indicating that the two
police vehicles are not in urgent need of replacement. Staff
recommended a deferment of the replacement and a review of
the vehicle inventory during the budget discussions.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to reject the bids of Harbor
Chevrolet and Fletcher Jones Chevrolet submitted as Request
for Quotation #7677-61 and defer replacement of the two
vehicles to fiscal year 1977-78.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor MacLain announced that all items
listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be
considered by the City Council as routine and enacted by one
motion approving the recommendation regarding each item.
Councilman Lacayo requested that Item #4 be removed.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to approve Items #3 through #14 on the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Item #4. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Hudson, Lacayo, Sonju
& MacLain
None
None
Item #3: Consideration of a Request for Leave of Absence
Without Pay Donna Kopp.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a leave of
absence without pay for Donna Kopp from February 28, 1977
to April 4, 1977.
Item #5: Consideration of Request for Authorization for the
Mayor to Attend the 1977 California Arts and Humanities Seminar.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to
attend the 1977 California Arts and Humanities Seminar to be
held in Palm Desert on March 4-6, 1977, subject to reimburse-
ment for all actual and necessary expenses.
Item #6: Consideration of Claim Submitted by Karen Holloway,
5835 Stratmore Avenue, Cypress.
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Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the
claim of Karen Holloway, 5835 Stratmore Avenue, Cypress in
the amount of $1,429.39 and refer the claim to R. F. Dickson
Company's insurance carrier, Firemen's Fund, for appropriate
disposition.
Item #7: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for
Councilman Ted Bartlett of the City of Huntington Beach.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1830
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING COUNCILMAN TED W.
BARTLETT OF HUNTINGTON BEACH FOR HIS OUT-
STANDING PUBLIC SERVICE.
Item #8: Consideration of Request for City Manager to Attend
Regional Workshop on Communications.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City
Manager to attend the Regional Training and Development
Service Workshop on Communications to be held in Newport
Beach on March 3 and 4, 1977, subject to reimbursement for
all actual and necessary expenses.
Item #9: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifica-
tions and Authorization to Advertise for Bids on Community
Facilities Improvement Project #7728-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the Civic Center Handicapped Access Improve-
ments, Project #7728-90, and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids with bids to be opened at 10:00 a.m. on
March 22, 1977.
Item #10: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements,
Including the Bikeway on Orangewood, Holder, Valley View and
Along Stanton Channel, and Release of Bonds for Tract #6932.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public
improvements and bikeway on Orangewood, Holder, Valley View
and along the Stanton Channel in Tract #6932 as being satis-
factorily completed in accordance with plans and specifications
and authorize the City Clerk to release the monumentation
bond and the labor and material bond upon expiration of
their required lien period providing no mechanic liens are
filed with the performance bond to be held for one year from
the date of acceptance of the improvements to guarantee
against any defects in material or workmanship.
Item #11: Consideration of Coyote Creek Bicycle Path at
Lincoln Avenue and at Southern Pacific Railroad Tracks -
SB 821, Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Claims, City of
Cypress Project #7750-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1831
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS TO INCLUDE THE
COYOTE CREEK BICYCLE PATH AT LINCOLN AVENUE
AND SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS IN THE
SB 821 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FUNDING CLAIMS.
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Item #12: Consideration of Weed and Rubbish Abatement
Program Resolution Authorizing Posting of Properties and
Declaring City's Intention to Abate.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows, declaring that
the listed properties constitute a public nuisance; declaring
the City's intention to abate, directing the Street Superin-
tendent to post notices; and setting the time and place for
the public hearing of objections to the proposed abatement:
RESOLUTION NO. 1832
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON
OR IN FRONT OF, AND RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT
UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING THEREON.
Item #13: Consideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation
for No Parking Areas on Lincoln Avenue and Cerritos Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing
"No Parking" and "No Standing" zones on Lincoln Avenue and
Cerritos Avenue:
RESOLUTION NO. 1833
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO STANDING" ZONES
AND "NO PARKING" AREAS.
Item #14: Consideration of Resolution Commending Boy Scout
Kiel Landua on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1834
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT KIEL LANDUA
ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
In regard to Item #4, Consideration of Method of Payment
for the City's Share of the New League of Cities Building,
Councilmen Lacayo and Sonju stated they opposed the expend-
iture of City funds for the League building. Councilwoman
Sonju felt the expenditure was unnecessary and stated there
are buildings owned by the State in Sacramento which are not
being used and are available. Councilman Lacayo indicated
the City has been budget conscious and has difficulty in
funding improvements for its own residents and he felt
larger cities would not have as much difficulty in funding
their proportionate share. Councilmen Sonju, MacLain and
Hudson indicated they would not like the City to drop out
of the League.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to deny payment of the City's share of the cost
of the State League building. The motion failed to carry
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by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEN:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Lacayo & Sonju
Harvey, Hudson & MacLain
None
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Mayor
MacLain that the City Council opt to pay its share of the
cost of the new League building through a one-time payment
in the lump sum of $6,345. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Hudson
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
& MacLain
The Council requested that the staff send a letter to the
State League expressing the Council's feelings on the matter.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF UTILIZATION OF CITY VEHICLES:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 25. Staf~
recommended that the most cost effective alternative to the
City would be to continue the policy of allowing certain staff
members to use City vehicles to and from work.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she objected to the policy of
having taxpayers pay for employees' transportation to and
from work. She felt if the vehicles are not used to and from
work then the number of cars could be reduced as well as the
maintenance and insurance costs.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo that the staff no longer use City vehicles for personal
use to transport them to and from work at the taxpayers' expense.
Councilwoman Sonju clarified that the motion was to prohibit
personal use to and from work and that employees should be
reimbursed for using their personal cars on City business,
like attending meetings. She felt other matters such as
the number of City vehicles, pool policy and assignment of
vehicles could be continued to the budget sessions.
Councilman Hudson suggested an alternative which is used
in other cities where an employee reimburses the city for
personal use of a city vehicle, as opposed to removing the
vehicle from the employee.
Councilmen $onju and Lacayo agreed to amend the motion to
eliminate the personal use of vehicles to and from work and
to continue the balance of the report to the next meeting.
Councilman Lacayo requested information regarding a breakdown
of the $150 car allowance.
Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, stated he
would have no objection if staff used a City vehicle to attend
an evening meeting and then returned the vehicle the next day.
Councilmen Lacayo and Sonju stated that staff would be allowed
tO use a City vehicle to attend an evening meeting and return
it the next day during the period before the next Council
meeting.
Councilman Hudson stated he supported having staff reimburse
the City for any personal use of a City vehicle in this interim
period. He pointed out that City operations could be handi-
capped if staff is without a City or personal vehicle and
receives an emergency call in the evening. Councilman Lacayo
requested information on how often various employees get
emergency calls. Councilman Hudson stated he would vote
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against the motion not because he opposes the elimination of
personal use but because the motion handicaps the City and
represents an inappropriate way to deal with the problem.
Councilman Lacayo withdrew the second to the motion.
A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Lacayo and sec-
onded by Councilman Hudson to allow the staff members to
keep the City vehicles and reimburse the City for any personal
use which includes transportation to and from work, and that
this matter be continued to the next meeting.
Following further discussion, Councilmen Lacayo and Hudson
amended the motion to establish a reimbursement rate of $ .15
per mile and require that staff maintain a daily log giving
times, locations and mileages relating to use of the vehicles,
and that staff prepare the comparative information on the
alternatives, and include an updated listing of the number
of vehicles, for the next meeting. 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 A RESOLUTION FROM THE CITY
OF ORANGE REQUESTING LEGISLATION TO CONTROL STRIKES IN THE
AGRICULTURAL CROP PROCESSING INDUSTRY DURING HARVEST SEASON:
The City Manager presented a report dated February 25.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to continue the matter until
the Council receives further information.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR WATER CONSER-
VATION: The City Manager presented a report dated February
25 regarding a communication from the Municipal Water District
of Orange County requesting adoption of a resolution urging
water conservation and prevention of water waste.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to adopt the following Resolution by title only,
title as follows, and direct staff to prepare a press release
and newsletter article urging water conservation:
RESOLUTION NO. 1835
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING ALL EFFORTS TO REDUCE
WATER WASTE AND REQUESTING CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS TO CONSERVE WATER.
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 JUANITA STREET AND SURROUNDING AREA KNOWN
AS DISTRICT #23: The City Manager presented a report from
the Police Chief dated February 22 which transmitted the
results of the selective enforcement program. Staff reported
the traffic engineering study will be forthcoming.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to receive and file the report.
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CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT
FOR INSTALLATION OF BUS BENCHES:
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated February 23 which transmitted a proposed
agreement between the City and Bench-Ad Company for the
placement of advertising and non-advertising benches within
the City. The agreement includes a 30-day termination clause.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to approve the proposed agreement between the
City and Bench-Ad Company with the understanding that it
contain a 30-day termination clause, and authorize the
Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement
subject to approval by the City Attorney. 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 STREET SWEEPING TEST STUDY AREA: The City
Manager presented a report from the Administrative Coordinating
Team dated February 24 which transmitted the results of the
street sweeping test area study which was conducted between
November 1 and 29, 1976 in the area between Ball Road and
Cerritos and Bloomfield to Denni. Based on the study, staff's
recommendation was to prohibit parking on all publicly dedi-
cated streets on street sweeping days from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00
noon, effective upon completion of posting of the appropriate
signs.
The Council held general discussion regarding results of
the study. Councilman Hudson suggested that the results
well publicized before the Council takes final action.
be
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju that staff prepare a press release describing
the study results and include the pros and cons of a "no
parking" on street sweeping days prohibition.
Councilman Harvey felt the study raised several problems,
including a high incidence of repeat violations. He felt
the report was not all that conclusive and that the program
may not be well received by the public whether publicized
or not. Councilwoman Sonju suggested that the program be
discussed at public meetings held throughout the City and
Councilman Lacayo agreed with the recommendation.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the
study did not provide scientific proof that the program
would be useful but did give evidence that some residents
would be severely inconvenienced. He felt the majority
view should not be imposed on everyone. He stated the
figures in the study may be accurate but if there are many
violations the program will accomplish nothing.
Councilman Hudson suggested that a public hearing be held
to hear the response of persons in the study area as was
done with the Juanita Street problem. Councilman Lacayo
felt the prohibition would be more effective and better
received by residents if it was implemented on a regionai~
or neighborhood, basis. Councilman Hudson requested infor-
mation for the next meeting on scheduling the public meetings
to be held throughout the City and Mayor MacLain asked that
the study results be publicized in the newsletter.
Councilman Harvey recommended that the newsletter article
include the costs of the program and the fact that the pro-
gram will result in cleaner streets but no cost savings
to the City would be realized.
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The motion to publicize the study results in the press and
City newsletter and request a staff report for the next
meeting regarding the community-wide meetings unanimously
carried.
CONSIDERATION OF RESPONSE TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS REGARDING THE 208 PLAN: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
February 25 which recommended that SCAG be supported as the
regional planning agency in order that it may comply with
the requirement to prepare the Areawide Waste Treatment
Management Plan for the South Coast area~
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Hudson to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1836
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS SUPPORTING THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS AS THE REGIONAL
PLANNING AGENCY FOR SECTION 208 OF THE FEDERAL
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS.
The motion unanimously carried
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
by the following roll call vote:
Harvey, Hudson,
& MacLain
None
None
Lacayo, Sonju
CONSIDERATION OF ITEMS RELATING TO TAX REFORM: The City
Manager presented a report dated February 25.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the matter to the
next meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EXISTING ORDINANCE
RELATING TO BINGO GAMES: The City Manager presented a report
dated February 25 which transmitted a proposed ordinance to
amend the City Code in regard to bingo games. The ordinance
requires that eligible organizations must have been organized
and operating within the City for at least one year prior to
the issuance of a bingo license, limits bingo games to eight
hours per day, one day per week, and modifies Section 17-7
of the Code to recognize that bingo games may be permitted
activities when licensed, pursuant to Chapter 15 C.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council-
woman Sonju to read the following Ordinance by title only,
title as follows, and approve the first reading of the
Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS 15C-3, 1SC-10
AND 17-7 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESg
RELATING TO BINGO GAMES.
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 A POSITION REGARDING THE GOLF COURSE AND
REGIONAL PARK FACILITY ON THE LOS ALAMITOS NAVAL AIR STATION
BASE: The City Manager presented a report dated February 25
which transmitted resolutions from the City of Seal Beach and
the Homeowners' Association of Rossmoor suggesting public use
of the LANAS golf course and a resolution from the City of
Los Alamitos supporting a regional park site in the south-
easterly portion of LANAS.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to request the City Manager to
obtain additional information regarding the status of the
golf course at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station and to send
a letter to the Department of Defense and Supervisor Schmit
supporting the opening of the golf course to County residents,
and to notify Supervisor Schmit of the City's continued inter-
est in locating a Regional Park Site in western Orange County
on other than taxable properties located in the City of Cypress.
Councilman Hudson asked that staff prepare a report for
the next meeting relating to efforts by other cities to
request an EIR for the air station changeover.
CONSIDERATION OF STATE MANDATED COSTS: The City Manager
presented a report dated February 25 regarding State mandated
programs which indicated the City can expect reimbursement
of about $10,000 resulting from workmen's compensation modi-
fications.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor MacLain
and unanimously carried to receive and file 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 #44715
through #44820 in the total amount of $272,504.06. 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
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: DECREASING THE STATE SPEED
LIMIT IN CERTAIN AREAS (KNOTT AVENUE): It was moved by
Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to
order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as
follows and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 594
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REPEALING SECTION 16-86 OF CHAPTER
16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIF-
ORNIA, AND ADDING SECTION 16-86 TO THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, FOR
DECREASING THE STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN
AREAS.
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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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO REPORT OF
CONSIDERATION OF FORMALLY ADOPTING RULES AND REGULATIONS:
The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and
Park Director dated February 23.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue the matter to the
next meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION "VISITING
DIGNITARY PLAQUES"/ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION: The City
Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park
Director dated February 23 which outlined guidelines suggested
by the Commission for the awarding of the plaques.
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, approve the guidelines for the awarding
of the "Visiting Dignitary Plaques" as recommended by the
Arts and Cultural Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATE DAY FOR FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION/
ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION: The City Manager transmitted
a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated February
24 indicating the Arts and Cultural Commission recommended
changing Family Day from Saturday, May 7 to Sunday, May 8
to avoid conflict with the parade and other recreation
activities on May 7.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried that the City Council, acting
as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, refer the matter of the Family Day celebration
date to the Recreation and Park Commission for consideration.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo
and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve the District
Warrant List for Warrants #6305 through #6339 in the total
amount of $11,147.33. 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
In regard to Item #36 concerning flood hazard insurance,
Councilwoman Sonju suggested that this matter be referred
to the Grand Jury since there are Cypress residents who are
not getting the refunds from insurance and mortgage companies
to which they are entitled.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
man Lacayo to refer this matter to the Orange County Grand
Jury.
The City Manager reported that the Council may have previously
referred the matter regarding flood hazard insurance to the
Grand Jury and he suggested that the staff research the matter
and report back at the next meeting.
A substitute motion was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, sec-
onded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue
the matter to the next meeting and request a staff report.
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In regard to Item #37 concerning earthquake insurance,
Councilman Lacayo requested that staff report back at the
next meeting with information on obtaining earthquake insurance.
In regard to Item #38 concerning appointments to the Arts
and Cultural Commission~ it was moved by Councilman Hudson,
seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to
appoint Lucille Levy and Donald Galloway to fill tho vacancies
on the Arts and Cultural Commission. The Council requested
that the Mayor send a letter to the third applicant urging her
to keep her application on file for future vacancies.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive,
Cypress, reported that he was elected president of the Cypress
Citizens' Association for the coming year and he announced the
other officers: Bill Pryor, vice president, Chuck Coronado,
secretary, and Dee Dilley, treasurer. Mr. Hardcastle requested
that the zoning map in the Council Chambers be brought up to
date.
Councilman Harvey announced that he and Mrs. Harvey celebrated
their 25th wedding anniversary during the past week.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor MacLain called an Executive Session
at 11:15 p.m. for matters of personnel and litigation. The
meeting was called back to order at 11:35 p.m. with all
Councilmen present.
Councilwoman Sonju announced that she would be able to
attend the advisory committee meetings for the Orange County
Housing Authority and therefore could serve as the City's
representative. Councilman Hudson will serve as alternate.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman
Hudson and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:37 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY~ C'LER~ OF THE ~CITY OF CYPRESS
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