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Minutes 77-05-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD May 9, 1977 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was to order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, May 9, 1977 in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Donald Hudson presiding. called Cypress California, PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, MacLain and Hudson Councilmen Sonju and Lacayo Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members: Bryant, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: the flag. Councilman Harvey led the pledge to Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to add an item to the agenda. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to add Item #20 regarding a letter from Mr. Rogers concerning construction on Crescent Avenue. At the City Manager's request, Mayor Hudson added Item #9a to the Consent Calendar regarding a proclamation for National Handicapped Awareness Week, and Item #21 regarding an applica- tion for an alcoholic beverage license premise to premise transfer for the Stop and Go Market at 5011 Ball Road. The City Manager also requested an Executive Session for matters of litigation. MINUTES: Councilman Harvey stated he concurred with the minutes of April 18 up to 7:05 p.m. which is the time he left the meeting, and that he would abstain on the minutes of April 20 since he was absent from that meeting. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of April 18, April 20, April 25, and April 28, with Councilman Harvey abstaining on the minutes of April 20. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPAIR OF HYDRAULIC LIFT TRUCK: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May 3 which recommended that the contract be awarded to the manufacturer's sole representative in the area. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve award of contract for replacement of the boom on the hydraulic lift truck to Asplundh Equipment Sales and Service Company, 2501 Tyler Avenue, E1 Monte, California, in the amount of $2,945.43. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 183 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FALL~ WINTER AND SPRING ACTIVITY BROCHURE: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated May 4 indicating bids were requested from three vendors and two bids were received. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept the bid from Sinclair Printing and Litho Inc., 666 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, California, as the lowest responsible bid and award them the contract in the amount of $3,024.00 plus applicable sales tax. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hudson announced that all items listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item. No Councilman wished to remove an item. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to approve Items #3 through #9a on the Consent Calendar. Item #3: Consideration of a Communication from the City Council of the City of Duarte Requesting Support for Assembly Bill 965 Which Deals with Funding for Youth and Family Projects. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #4: Consideration of Local Agency Formation Commission Policy on Bonded Indebtedness of the Cypress Recreation and Park District. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #5: Consideration of a Communication from the Orange County Criminal Justice Council Requesting the Position of the City in Reference to the Establishment of a Regional Criminal Justice Training Center. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #6: Consideration of Youth Commission Appointments. Recommendation: That consideration of the Youth Commission appointments be continued to the meeting of May 23, 1977. Item #7: Consideration of Employment List Buyer. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of Buyer as submitted. Item #§: Consideration of a Request from the Orange County Senior Citizens Program Office to Proclaim the Month of May, 1977, as "National Senior Citizens Month" in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That month of May, 1977 as City of Cypress. the Mayor and City Council proclaim the "National Senior Citizens Month" in the · 18,'! City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 Item #9: Consideration of Foreign Wars of the United Cypress to Proclaim May 20 in the City of Cypress. a Request from the Veterans of States and the American Legion of and May 21, 1977 as "Poppy Days" Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim May 20 and 21, 1977 as "Poppy Days" in the City of Cypress. Item #9a: Consideration of a Request from the Rehabilitation Institute of Orange County to Proclaim May 15 - 21, 1977 as "National Handicapped Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: 15 21, 1977 as City of Cypress. That the Mayor and City Council "National Handicapped Awareness proclaim May Week" in the CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF "NO PARKING" BAN ON STREET SWEEPING DAYS: The City Manager presented a report dated May 5. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, MacLain and unanimously carried to May 23 meeting. seconded by Councilwoman continue this item to the CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF "NO PARKING" AREAS ON VALLEY VIEW STREET: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May 3 regarding proposed street widening improvements and "No Parking" areas and their affect on parking for businesses located on the west side of Valley View Street, south of Lincoln Avenue. Only one business would be affected and the six parking spaces fronting the business which would be eliminated could easily be provided elsewhere on the property. Staff stated the street improvements alone would necessitate removal of the parking along Valley View Street. Staff pre- sented a map showing the location of proposed improvements and the affected property. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1857 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO STANDING" ZONES AND "NO PARKING" AREAS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR LANDSCAPING ON CRESCENT AVENUE: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May 3 indicating the EMA transmitted an agreement which proposes the installation of landscaping on the south side of Crescent Avenue, west of Sumner Street, where the Moody Creek Channel crosses Crescent. The 600 square foot triangular area will be improved with planter boxes and low maintenance landscaping. If the City does not accept responsibility for the landscaping and maintenance, the County will pave the area. The area is adjacent to a Master Plan bike trail. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve Agreement No. D-77-036 between the Orange County Flood Control District and the City of Cypress for maint- City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 enance of a landscaped area on the south side of Crescent Avenue at the Moody Creek Channel; and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement. The motion unani- mously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju & Hudson CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #45454 through #45582 in the total amount of $801,618.62. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain & Hudson NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. There was no one who wished to speak. Mayor Hudson introduced and welcomed Planning Commissioner Ellen Friedmann. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMER- CIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #6547 through #6617 in the total amount of $247,470.08. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju & Hudson In regard to Item #20 concerning a communication from Mr. Rogers regarding the construction on Crescent Avenue, west of Acacia Drive, the staff reported on actions taken by the Police and Engineering Departments to control the spilling of dirt by the construction trucks and stated the entire problem cannot be resolved by the City since the site is within another juris- diction. The Public Works Director reported the problem began about three weeks ago and involved dirt being left on the street by trucks which were hauling in fill material. The contractor complied for awhile with the City's request to water the street for dust control. At the suggestion of the Police Department the contractor also began using the alternate route of Bloomfield Avenue. Staff stated this corrected the problem for about two weeks but problems arose with the contractor doing the backfill who was uncooperative. The City Attorney's office advised that the trucks may use the streets as long as they do not speed or cause damage. Last week, at the Police Department's suggestion, a no parking area was posted on the south side of Crescent from Acacia Drive to the County line and the Police Department insti- tuted strict enforcement of speeding and the loading of dirt. COUNCILMAN LACAY0 ARRIVED AT 7:10 P.M. Councilman Harvey stated it appeared that staff had done all that was legally possible to alleviate the problem. ]'8{{City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to direct staff to send a letter to Mr. Rogers outlining the steps taken by the Police and Public Works Departments to alleviate the problem including the consultation with the City Attorney regarding the City's legal rights, and that a documentary letter be sent to the five members of the Board of Supervisors describing the problems the City has already experienced. CONSIDERATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES: The City Manager presented a report dated May 6 which transmitted a communication from Mr. Leonard Foster, Director of Animal Control for the County, in response to the Council's concerns regarding animal control services. Mr. Leonard Foster responded to questions from the Council regarding animal control services. He reported their office responds to calls seven days a week between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and calls outside this time period are referred to the local Police Department who can contact their dispatcher. He stated their office met with local Police Chiefs to explain their ser- vices. He reported that in cases where an animal is found and attempts are made to locate the owner, they do not release the owner's phone number to guard against extortion and because it may be an unlisted number. They also feel that releasing a phone number is against the intent and spirit of the law since animals at large are in violation of the City ordinance. He reported that in the past their attempts to contact the owners by phone have been unsuccessful in about 65% of the cases and often the owners will be at the animal shelter looking for their animal. He reported their door-to-door distribution of information on licensing requirements and animal control services has a two-fold purpose of trying to protect against rabies and to bring in revenue. He reported that certain Supervisors feel that provi- sion by the County of spaying clinics would constitute public encroachment into a private industry field and many veterinary clinics are competitive in price for services the County could provide. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to receive and file the matter. In regard to Item #21 concerning an alcoholic beverage license premise to premise transfer for the Stop and Go Market at S011 Ball Road, the Planning Director reported the transfer is for a beer and wine only license to a full liquor license. He stated he advised the ABC office today that he would like to investi- gate whether the transfer will require the business to obtain a conditional use permit or at least comply with Zoning Ord- inance requirements. He stated the business can be made aware of the need for better maintenance. The City Manager reported the Police Department's investigation found no basis to protest the granting of the license. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that staff notify the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that the City has no reason to protest the license based on the background of the applicant but suggests that the applicant contact the City Planning Department in order to comply with local zoning regulations. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo, MacLain & Hudson City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-2 LINCOLN AVENUE COMBINING ZONE: The Planning Director summarized a report dated May 6 indicating that the City Council at its April 11 meeting considered the establishment of the Combining Zone for deep lots along Lincoln Avenue and amendments to the Zoning Ordinance which spell out the purposes and standards of the zone. The City Council accepted the Planning Commission's recommendations except for the requirement that the front 200 feet of deep lot parcels be retained exclusively for commercial uses. The Council's apparent concerns related to the possibility that commercial development would occur in a strip fashion with no more depth than 200 feet, and also to the need for a window or access for potential non-commercial or residential uses at the rear of the deep lots. The Planning Commission considered the elimination of the 200 foot requirement and expressed serious concern that this approach would not satisfy the basic objective of the Lincoln Avenue Study which was to encourage and maximize commercial use. The Commission's main concern centered around projects which in- clude residential use and they felt a stipulation of a certain amount of commercial in conjunction with residential is necessary to preserve the integrity and objectives of the Study. The Com- mission recommended the following amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: "If any residential uses are proposed in conjunction with the development of any deep lot which is located in the LC Zone, the frontage of said parcel shall be developed with primarily commercial uses for a minimum depth of 200 feet as measured from the front lot line prior to or concurrent with the resi- dential development." This recommendation differs from the original wording suggested by the Commission in that it ties the concern regarding residential development to a requirement that commercial must take place prior to or concurrently with resi- dential development and by including "primarily" in front of "commercial uses" it will allow a "window" or exposure for non- commercial or residential uses to the arterial. Transmitted with the staff report were the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance text. The Planning Director stated that if the Council agrees with the Planning Commission's recommendation, then the ordinance establishing the overlay zone will have to be redrafted to include the recommended wording and the ordinance will require another first reading. Councilman Lacayo asked why one Commissioner objected to the proposed wording. Mayor Hudson stated he attended the Commission hearing on this matter and that the one Commissioner felt the 200 foot requirement did not give sufficient latitude in designing a parcel of property as a whole. The Commissioner suggested using a certain percentage of land for commercial use rather than requiring the front 200 feet for commercial and felt this would give more latitude for design and allow for provision of exposure. The Planning Director stated that if a development is proposed involving a combination of parcels with commercial on the frontage and residential to the rear with provision for exposure for the residential on the frontage, then a trade could be expected where the commercial is increased beyond the 200 feet. He stated it would be difficult to determine an appropriate percentage to require for commercial use without knowing the extent of what combination of lots might occur and because of the different lot depths and configurations. He stated the Commission's main concern was that if there is no reference in the ordinance that the City is trying to develop commercial uses or that they should be an integral part of the overall development, then a developer could propose residential development on an entire parcel. Mayor Hudson indicated his concern with the 200 foot requirement was that a developer could combine several deep lots, develop the minimum 200 feet of commercial, and then place the maximum City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 amount of residential on the rear as the current housing market demands. He was also concerned about the character of the resi- dential development which would occur between the commercial along Lincoln and the single-family developments to the south. Such residential development could be landlocked with only one traffic corridor exiting onto Lincoln Avenue. He cited the Warmington property as an example where the adjacent property owners did not want their streets to go through this property and there was only one access onto Lincoln. He felt such landlocked residential developments would create traffic flow and police problems and a set of such nests would be negative to the City's welfare. He suggested that residential standards should be developed along with the commercial standards. Councilman Lacayo stated he supported the Planning Commission's recommendation and he felt it would be preferable to a developer to have definite standards than a hazy situation where approval of a project is left up to the discretion of the Planning Com- mission and City Council. Mayor Hudson felt a developer would take the same risk if he proposes the minimum amount of commer- cial and the maximum amount of residential which the ordinance and zoning currently permit, and the project is denied. He felt the market situation was such that the City will not get more com- mercial than the front 200 feet. He stated he intended to vote no on the Planning Commission's recommendation since he was not convinced it was the best solution but that he supported the combining zone. The Planning Director stated that the ordinance and proposed amendments will provide more flexibility so that the City can expect developments different from the Warmington project. He stated if the overlay zone had been applied to that property a better development could have occurred with such changes as a secondary access being provided to Camp Street and a trade off for exposure on Lincoln for the residential with a greater depth of zommercial, lie stated the 200 feet was not an arbitrary figure but was recommended by the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee, composed mostly of businessmen, who felt 200 feet was the minimum for a decent commercial develop- ment recognizing Zoning Ordinance requirements. He noted that not every lot in the overlay zone is conducive for residential use at the rear in conjunction with commercial use because some are too narrow with too little frontage. The Planning Director noted that the overlay zone is a new approach which may not work. He stated the first few applications will give an indication of the type of development that will take place. If developers are interpreting the requirement in the strict sense by providing only the minimum amount of com- mercial, and if development is not meeting the City's objectives, then the proposal can be reconsidered. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to receive and file the Planning Commission's recommendation. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-2 - LINCOLN AVENUE OVERLAY ZONE: The Planning Director reported that the ordinance must be reintroduced with the inclusion of the amend- ment as recommended by the Planning Commission. He stated staff will prepare a final draft of the ordinance. It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to reintroduce the ordinance including the amendments recommended by the Planning Commission, order the Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and approve the first reading: 1 8 0 City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, BY ESTABLISHING AN OVERLAY ZONE FOR VARIOUS PARCELS ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-2. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo & MacLain Mayor Hudson stated he did not oppose the 200 foot limitation for commercial development but that he was concerned about the quality and character of residential use that might be developed. He stated he will be reviewing projects closely with particular attention to access for the residents and that he will be opposed to any type of sacking arrangement which creates little blind nests of residential development within the City. PUBLIC HEARING RE: BUSINESS LICENSE ORDINANCE: Mayor Hudson announced that it was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the proposed Business License Ordinance. He opened the hearing and asked for the staff's report. The City Manager transmitted a report dated May 5 and recommended that the public hearing be closed and that the ordinance be read- vertised for a public hearing at a later date after the staff has prepared a new ordinance which has been reviewed by both the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce in a workshop session. Councilman Lacayo stated the Council's mutual with the Chamber of Commerce was to close the the item to a later date. recommendation hearing and continue It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to close the public hearing regarding the proposed Business License Ordinance and continue it for consideration at a later date after further discussion with the Chamber of Commerce. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo, MacLain Hudson CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ZONING DETERMINA- TION: The Planning Director presented a report dated May 5 which indicated the Planning Commission on April 21 considered a request for a determination as to the appropriate zone classi- fication and standards for the display, sales, service and repair of mopeds. The Commission determined that these activities should be authorized in the CS-N-2A, CG-IO000 and CH-100000 Zones sub- ject to the granting of a conditional use permit. The applicant appealed the decision of the Planning Commission and indicated they felt the activities involving mopeds should be permitted as a matter of right in the CH-10000 Zone without the requirement for a conditional use permit. Mayor Hudson asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. John Cipollone, 4164 Dogwood, Seal Beach, and Mr. William Grimes, 5702 Holten Circle, Los Alamitos, stated they were the applicants and property owners in Cypress. Mr. Cipollone reported 8 o City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 that SB 671 effective January 1, 1976 defined mopeds as motorized bicycles with registration and road use governed by the local agency's bicycle laws. He felt the sales and service should correspond with this designation and be viewed more as for bicycles than motorcycles. He reported moped engines are 1 1/2 horsepower and of the size and power of a lawnmower, their noise level is negligible, and mopeds are designed not to exceed 30 m.p.h. Their service will be for bicycle type repairs, not major engine repairs. He reported that mopeds on display in the sales area will have no gas. The several demonstrator models outdoors will have gas and in the evening will be stored at the rear of the property. No gas will be in the wood structure or in the sales area. He felt the sales and uses are consistent with the zoning regulations of the CH Zone. Mr. Cipollone read from SB 671 which outlined the age restrictions and licensing require- ments for mopeds. Mayor Hudson stated that the unique characteristics of the appli- cant's property is not the Council's only consideration. COUNCILWOMAN SONJU ARRIVED AT 8:35 P.M. Councilwoman MacLain indicated the request must be considered as it would apply to the commercial zones and not just the applicant's property. She felt a moped engine may require repairs and gas may be associated with this activity. Mr. Cipollone stated any servicing would be conducted in a separate structure from the sales area. The Planning Director stated staff's concerns were that since mopeds are a motorized bicycle the service may involve a high noise level, odors, possibility of oil spills, and possibility that test riding will occur in a residentil neighborhood for which he felt a conditional use permit should be required for control. Councilman Lacayo asked why the applicants objected to a use permit. Mr. Cipollone stated they were concerned about the time factor and that they wanted to establish the business and take advantage of the summer season approaching. The Planning Director stated a public hearing for the conditional use permit could be held at the Planning Commission's May 19 meeting. Mr. Cipollone reported they have three buildings on their property. The one adjacent to the street would be the sales area and the building behind it, away from the street, is cement block and metal and would be used for servicing and any gas and oil would be confined to this area. Mayor Hudson pointed out that if the property was sold, and without a use permit, the City would be unable to control the use of those buildings as described by the applicant. He stated he supported the requirement of a use permit to offer control. Mr. Cipollone asked if use permit requirement only, with sales to be ject to a use permit. the Council would consider a conditional for the servicing and repair activities considered a matter of right and not sub- Councilman Lacayo felt a sales rides and without a conditional no control over demonstrations. facility would involve test use permit the City would have Councilman Harvey stated he did not object to the suggestion that sales and service be a matter of right in the commercial zones but that he had reservations regarding the servicing. City Council Minutes May 9, 1977 191 The Planning Director stated that when mopeds first came out on the market they were usually sold as an accessory use to bicycle shops. He asked if this should be considered an acces- sory use or require a conditional use permit and noted that bicycle shops are permitted as a matter of right in the major commercial zones without a use permit. He stated problems would arise if a bicycle shop engaging in sales and display also wished to conduct repair of mopeds. The Planning Director stated the Zoning Ordinance specifies that bike shops, non-motorized, are permitted as a matter of right in the commercial zones and since motorized mopeds do not fall in this classification, there can be a separate classification for mopeds. Councilman Lacayo asked which zones permit the repair of any type of engine and the Planning Director responded this is per- mitted in the CG and CH Zones subject to a conditional use permit. It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain that the display, sales, service and repair of mopeds shall be a permitted use in the CS-N-2A, CG-10000 and CH-10000 Zones subject to the granting of a conditional use permit. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo, NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None MacLain, Sonju & Hudson EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive matters of litigation at 8:58 p.m. The meeting was to order at 9:25 p.m. with all Councilmen present. Session for called back The Council requested that staff make agenda packets available to any interested citizen who requests one. The Council agreed to schedule the next budget session for Monday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. Councilwoman Sonju reported there is still a problem with the landscaping in the Cypress Village Homes as well as corroding walkway lights. She asked that staff investigate. Mayor Hudson requested a staff report for the next meeting regarding the City policy on the acceptance of improvements in residential tracts. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Dr. Andrew Erdaly, Oxford Drive, Cypress, complained about a three foot high wall which was constructed adjacent to his wall for the office building located on the south side of Orange Avenue opposite the Civic Center and stated it is possible for children and animals to easily climb the wall and enter his property. He stated his attorney advised him that if someone climbs the wall and damages his property then the City would be liable since it approved construction of the wall. Dr. Erdaly also announced that the University of California published his biography "Struggle for Human Rights" and stated he would present the Council with copies. It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Mayor Hudson and unanimously carried to purchase plaques for the Chamber of Com- merce and Cypress Recreation and Park District commending their efforts in the May Festival and Parade. Chief Duke reminded the Council that the Officer of the Year Dinner will be held May 20 at the Community Center. 10. Ci'c¥ Council Minutes May' 9, 1977 ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLaln, seconded by Councilman Laca¥o and unanimously carried to adjourn the mee'cing at 9:40 ATTEST: CITY CLERIC'OF THF~ CITY OF MAYOR OF THE~TY OF ~YPRESS CYPRESS 11.