Minutes 77-05-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 23, 1977
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, May 23, 1977 in the Cypress City
Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor
Donald Hudson presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, MacLain, Sonju and Hudson
ABSENT: Councilman Lacayo
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John
Murphy, City Attorney, and the following members of the City staff:
Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder.
PI, EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilwoman Sonju Ied the pledge to the
flag.
Mayor Hudson presented plaques to Mr. Bob Simmons of the Chamber
of Commerce and to Recreation and Park Director Charles Bryant
in appreciation of their efforts for a successful May Festival.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSIONS: At the City Manager's request, the
Mayor added Item #38 to the agenda regarding a communication from
a resident concerning water conservation.
Councilwoman Sonju announced that she was appointed by Speaker
McCarthy to the State Department of Transportation Advisory Com-
mission and she reported on actions at the first meeting. She
stated the Commission directed Cai Trans to set criteria for
establishment of routes of state-wide significance. The Commis-
sion also reviewed AB 402 and 2156 reports which are requested
from cities by the legislature every four years to determine
deficiencies in the road systems and projections for financing
needs. She reported that Ca1 Trans submitted a report and reviewed
recommendations which they intend to pursue, one relating to the
Airport Land Use Commission. She stated several bills are proposed
relating to the Commission and one concerning an expansion of its
powers she stated she opposes. She stated she will traosmit to
the Commission input from the City Council on any of these malters.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and carried to approve the minutes of May 2 and May 9,
with Councilman [[arvey abstaining on the Hay 2 minutes.
Councilwoman Sonju read portions of a transcript of the discu ion
at the April 25 meeting relating to her attendance at the seminar
on A State-wide Urban Development Strategy and requested that
these portions be included in the minutes which were previously
approved. She stated it was her interpretation that if the
CounciI took action after the meeting was t~djourned ~hen this
was a violation of the Brown Act.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to amend the minutes of April 25 to ]nclode the portions
of the transcript read by Councilwoman Sonju.
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In regard to Counci lwom;~n Son)u's charge that the Council
acted on this matter afler the April 18 budget workshop meeting
was adjourned, Councilman Ilarvey asked that the staff review
the April 18 minutes and stat,.d he did not recall the Council
conducting business aEter the meeting was adjourned. Council-
woman Sonju stated that Councilman Harvey left that meeting
early. Councilman IIarvey asked that the minutes reflect that
he was not present at the time of the alleged violation of the
Brown Act. Mayor Hudson stated for the record that to the best
of his knowledge he did not recall acting after the conclusion
of the meeting or taking part in discussion of any type.
The Council requested the City Manager to report back on what
transpired at the April 18 meeting regarding this matter.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain, Sonju & ttudson
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE WEED SPRAYER WITH
TRAILER - REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7677-78: The City Manager
presented a report from the Finance Officer dated May 16 out-
lining the two bids received.
It was moved by Couucilman ltarvey and seconded hy Councilwoman
Sonju to accept the bid from Eagle Chemical, 1335 Knollwood
Circle, Anaheim, as the lowest responsible bid and award them
the contract in the amount of $2,543.47. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILbIEN: None
ABSENT: 1 CODNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain, Sonju & lludson
CONSIDERATION OF A~ARD OF CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT
MARKINGS ON VARIOUS STREETS: The City Manager presented a report
from the Public Works Director dated May 18 indicating three
requests for proposals were sent out and two bids were received.
Removal of pavement striping and markings is proposed on Cerritos,
Walker, Ball and Orange.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to determine that Tri-County Sandblasting, P. O. Box
490, Westminster, California, is the lowest responsible bidder
and award them the contract for removal of pavement markings in
the amount of $4,290. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain, Sonju & Hudson
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to
speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. No one wished
to speak.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor lludson 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.
Councilwoman MacLain asked that Item #13 be removed. Council-
woman Sonju requested that Items #5 and 12 be removed. It was
moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
and unanimously carried to approve Items #3 through #16 with
the exception of Items #S, 12 and 13.
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Item #3: Consideration of a Request from the Public Works
Director that May 22-28, 1977 be Proclaimed National Public
Works Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim May
22-28, 1977 as "National Public Works Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item #4: Consideration of an Application for a Private Patrol
Permit, Ross Security Patrol.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the issuance
of a permit for private patrol services in the City of Cypress
to Ross Security Patrol, 1371 S. Highland, #L, Fullerton, Calif-
ornia, subject to the provisions of the City Code relative to
the operation of private patrol services.
Item #6: Consideration of Final Report: Pedestrian and Bicycle
Safety Study.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #7: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map #9647.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Map #9647
and accept the bond for public improvements in the amount of
$1,200.00, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the
total improvements, and authorize the City Clerk to sign the
record map.
Item #8: Consideration of Approval of Plans
and Award of Contract by Orange County Flood
for Moody Creek Channel.
and Specifications
Control District
Recommendation: That the City Council approve plans and speci-
fications for the construction of the Moody Creek Channel improve-
ments from Crescent Avenue to Moody Street by the Orange County
Environmental Management Agency.
Item #9: Consideration of Change in Subcontractor - Community
Facilities Project; City of Cypress Project #7728-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the change in
subcontractors for metal lath and plaster from Bullsaki Framers,
2008 Yale Street, Santa Ana, California, to R & B Contractors,
10926 Portal Drive, Los Alamitos, California.
Item #10: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Anaheim
Opposing the Chino Hills Airport and Supporting the Senate Con-
current Resolution No. 19 which Proposes the Chino Hills Area
for a Park Site.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager
to notify the appropriate State legislators of the City Council's
opposition to the Chino Hills Airport and of their support of
Senate Concurrent Resolution #19 which proposes a Regional Park
in place of the proposed airport.
Item #Il: Consideration of a Notice of a Public Hearing Con-
cerning the Orange County Transit District's Application for an
Operating Assistance Grant.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #14: Consideration of Support for AB 1265 Which Allows
the City Council to Appoint and Remove Municipal Officers and
Employees in Executive Session.
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Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager
to notify the appropriate State Legislators of the City Council's
support of AB 1265 relating to the appointment and removal of
municipal officers and employees in executive session.
Item #15: Consideration of Proposed Ordinance Regarding Admis-
sions Tax.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue consideration
of the proposed ordinance amending the Admissions Tax Ordinance
to the meeting of June 13, 1977.
Item #16: Consideration of Tijuana Tour.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the dates of
August 11 and September 10, 1977 for the City of Cypress day
in Tijuana, Mexico.
In regard to Item #5, Consideration of Appropriation of Federal
Anti-recession Assistance, Councilwoman Sonju asked what the
Crime Prevention - Community Relations Program included.
Chief Duke reported there are eleven crime prevention programs
including Burglary Prevention, the Stop Theft Program and the
School Resource Officer program.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to appropriate Federal Anti-
recession Assistance funds of $9,768 to the Police Crime Preven-
tion-Community Relations Program, Account #10-4001-171-05.
In regard to Item #12, Consideration of Mayor and City Council
Attendance at the Orange County Energy Planning Seminar, Council-
woman Sonju moved that any Council member wishing to attend the
seminar submit a written report to the Council outlining their
views on the topics to be discussed prior to attendance. The
motion died for lack of a second. Councilwoman Sonju read
from the seminar notice which indicated Council members were
being requested to represent their city in setting priorities
and she felt the Council policy should be consistent by requiring
the written report as was requested of her.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor
Hudson that the City Council authorize the Mayor and members
of the City Council to attend the Orange County Board of Super-
visors' sponsored Energy Planning Seminar on June 2, 1977 at the
Anaheim Inn, and that they be reimbursed for all actual and
necessary expenses.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she will oppose the motion since it
conflicts with the precedent established for meetings attended
by City Council members.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain & Hudson
In regard to Item #13, Consideration of a Request from the City
Council of Anaheim Asking Support of AB 1560, Councilwoman
MacLain was in favor of some means to evaluate judicial perfor-
mance and she requested a copy of AB 1560. The City Council
requested that the staff obtain a copy of the bill and any other
available information for the next regular meeting.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF "NO PARKING"
BAN ON STREET
SWEEPING DAYS:
May 19.
The City Manager transmitted a report dated
It was moved by Councilman ttarvey, seconded by
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the
13 meeting.
Councilwoman
item to the June
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS:
The City Manager presented a report dated May 19 which indicated
15 applications were received for the upcoming five vacancies
on the Youth Commission.
The Council decided to interview the applicants on June 21
beginning at 7:00 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF LINCOLN AVENUE ACTION COMMITTEE: The City
Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated
May 18 which transmitted a communication from the chairman
the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee who requested that the
committee be disbanded since it has completed its charges.
of
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Mayor Hudson
and unanimously carried that the Lincoln Avenue Action Committee
be disbanded and that an appropriate commendation be prepared
for the members.
Councilman Harvey personally thanked Mr. Alex Bell, committee
chairman, for his leadership and perseverance in seeing that the
responsibi]ities of the committee were carried out.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON PRESENT POLICY FOR ACCEPTANCE OF
IMPROVEMENTS ON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May 17
describing the policy for acceptance of improvements for single-
and multiple-family residential developments. Pursuant to Coun-
cil action at the February 28, 1977 meeting, S & S Development
will be required to submit a letter From the homeowners' asso-
ciation accepting on-site landscaping and irrigation prior to
final acceptance of public improvements in Tracts #7793, 8124,
8126 and 8177.
Councilwoman Sonju felt it was unfortunate that
be done about the existing problem in the S & S
corrosion of walkway lights in the common areas
City should take action to prevent such problems
in future residential development.
nothing could
tract regarding
and felt the
from occuring
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor Hudson
to direct the staff to establish more substantial standards
relating to landscaping and lighting of common areas in resi-
dential development.
There was further discussion regarding the matter and staff
reported that the lighting which was installed complied with
the Electrical Code. Mayor Hudson stated he would vote no
since he felt it was futile to develop standards beyond the
accepted standards.
The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: MacLain & Sonju
NOES: 2 COUNCILMFN: Harvey & Hudson
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Mayor Hudson stated the item would be received and filed.
Councilwoman Sonju objected to this action.
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COUNCILMAN HARVEY EXCUSED HIMSELF FROM THE MEETING AT 7:40 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN AND LOCATION OF BUS SHELTERS: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
May 18 which recommended a bus shelter design and six bus shelter
locations. The shelters will be provided under an agreement
with the Orange County Transit District and U. S. Department
of Transportation.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to approve the staff recommendation for the bus shelters
manufactured by Cadillac Plastic Industries, and approve the
staff recommendation for six additional bus shelter locations
as described in the May 18 report. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, Sonju & Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey & Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF CETA TITLE VI PROJECT FUNDS: The City Manager
presented a report dated May 18 which summarized ten projects by
priority that staff recommended for funding under the CETA VI
program. The City Manager stated Project #5 was a Cypress Elem-
entary School District program which would be eligible for funding
only through the City. Staff reported only one allocation of
funds, in the amount of $1600, was necessary for three programs
involving replacement trucks.
COUNCILMAN HARVEY RETURNED TO THE MEETING AT 7:45 P.M.
Mr. Howard Reinert reported he has a contract with S & J Chevrolet
to purchase one of the trucks proposed to be traded-in and he has
been waiting for the truck for about six weeks. The Finance Offi-
cer stated the City has made no commitment to S & J to trade-in
the trucks and the understanding with S & J is that the trade-in
would be optional.
The Council discussed prioritizing the programs. Councilwoman
Sonju stated her five priorities were programs #2, 3, 6, 8 and 9.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor Hudson
to: (1) authorize the staff to enter into an agreement for any
funded CETA Title VI projects and make the following appropria-
tions: an amount of $1600 to the accounts shown to cover the
difference between the purchase price of replacement trucks less
trade-in allowances which was to be $1600, which amount will not
be received if the old trucks are to be utilized in the CETA
Title VI projects:
$533 - Account
$533 - Account
$534 Account
#90-4371-654-39
#90-4372-654-39
#90-4373-654-39
(2) instruct staff to request necessary appropriations from the
City and District general fund accounts to cover non-reimbursable
costs incurred, and (3) that the five program priorities be set
by the City Council.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to amend the motion to establish the five priorities as
follows: Programs #2, 3, 4, 6 and 5. The amendment carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINING:
COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Sonju & Hudson
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The original motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
Sonju & Hudson
RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess
was called back to order at 8:20 p.m.
except Councilman Lacayo.
at 8:10 p.m. The meeting
with all Councilmen present
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 77-1:
Mayor Hudson announced that this was the time and place for the
public hearing to consider Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #77-1
relating to condominiums and condominium conversions and he opened
the hearing. He asked if the Council wished to continue the
hearing until a full Council is present and he also suggested
that the Council may wish to tour existing apartment complexes
in the City with the Planning Director to get a better under-
standing of the situation regarding conversions.
Mr. David Recupero, representing Daon Development Corporation,
1400 Quail, Newport Beach, reported his company proposes to con-
vert the Cypress Townhomes apartments at the northwest corner
of Holder and Ball Road and he invited the Council to tour the
apartments prior to the public hearing.
Mayor Hudson suggested that the hearing be continued to the
June 13 meeting and that the Council members make individual
arrangements to tour apartments within the City.
Councilman Harvey inquired if the Council's intent in considering
the proposed ordinance was to establish rigid standards which
would preclude practical apartment to condominium conversions
or to provide a spectrum of housing to meet the needs of different
income groups. He felt the rigid standards proposed in the ord-
inance could prevent conversions. Mayor Hudson stated it was
also his impression that the standards appeared strict and that
it was not his intent to preclude conversions. Councilwoman
MacLain stated she had no position at this time. Councilman
Harvey felt the Council should consider the current housing
market trends and problems when considering the ordinance.
It was moved by
to continue the
Ordinance #77-1
carried by the
Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilman Harvey
public hearing regarding Amendment to the Zoning
to the June 13 meeting. The motion unanimously
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain, Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF FEES CHARGED TO THE PUBLIC FOR XEROX COPIES:
The City Manager transmitted a report from the Finance Officer
dated May 10 which recommended fees to be charged the public for
the reproduction of public records.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1858
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING FEES CHARGED TO THE
PUBLIC FOR COPIES OF OFFICIAL RECORDS.
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Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, suggested that
the fee for accident reports should be the actual cost and not a
fiat rate.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
MacLain & Hudson
Councilwoman Sonju stated she felt the costs were high and that
the City could subsidize this service to the public.
CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNICATION FROM COUNCILWOMAN ROBIN YOUNG OF
LA HABRA REGARDING TRANSPORTATION POLICIES OF THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSIT DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated May 20.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain and unanimously carried to continue this matter to the
June 13 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGNATION OF ORANGE COUNTY AS A STANDARD METRO-
POLITAN STATISTICAL AREA: The City Manager presented a report
dated May 20 which indicated that information was presented at a
recent League meeting indicating that Orange County may lose its
designation as a standard metropolitan statistical area in the 1980
census because of the number of County residents who are employed
outside Orange County as represented in the 1970 census. The City
Manager suggested that the cities and chambers of commerce in the
county could attempt to determine whether increased commerce and
industry coming into the county since 1970 will substantially
alter the number of persons employed in Orange County as compared
to the 1970 census. He also suggested working with California
legislators to develop legislation to change the rules so that
this one statistic does not govern the entire designation.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain
and unanimously carried to suggest that the Orange County Division
of the League pursue the two approaches outlined in the report.
CONSIDERATION OF REGIONAL POLICE TRAINING CENTER FOR ORANGE COUNTY:
The City Manager presented a report dated May 20 which indicated
the League of California Cities held further discussion of this
matter at a recent meeting. The City Council at its May 9 meeting
received and filed a request by the Orange County Criminal Justice
Council to support the center.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain
and unanimously carried to oppose the Regional Police Training
Center for Orange County.
CONSIDERATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIF-
ORNIA CITIES BUDGET: The City Manager presented a report dated
May 20.
Councilwoman MacLain moved to continue this matter until a full
Council is present. The motion was not seconded.
Councilwoman Sonju moved to oppose an increase in dues. The motion
was not seconded.
Mayor Hudson reported that one reason for the proposed increase
was to enable the Orange County Division to obtain materials from
the State League which are not readily available. Councilman
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Harvey felt the Division should have no difficulty in obtaining
the materials it requires and stated the Division has been con-
sidered to be one of the more prominent and productive divisions
and has received recognition at the State level in the past.
He stated he opposed the three cent increase which is designed
to cover heavy administrative costs.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Harvey to oppose an increase in dues for membership in the League.
Councilwoman MacLain reported that several of the larger cities
are trying to cut their costs at the expense of the smaller cities
and are pushing for a reassessment of the smaller cities. She
reported Garden Grove proposed a $500 base cost as well as a per
capita assessment. She felt the City should consider whether it
wants the service level of the Division office reduced and she
stated she would support a lesser dues increase if the present
service level is maintained.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF SB 958 WHICH PROVIDES FOR ADDITIONAL THOROUGHBRED
RACING DATES IN THE SOUTHERN RACING ZONE: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated May 20 regarding SB 958 which would authorize
thoroughbred racing on less than one mile long tracks and would
allocate four additional weeks of thoroughbred racing in the
Southern Zone, which includes all the area south of Los Angeles
County. Los Alamitos Race Track requested the Council's support
of the bill.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain that the City Council go on record in support of Senate
Bill 958 relating to thoronghbred racing in the Southern Zone.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCIl, MEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF A CITY REPRESENTATIVE TO WORK WITH THE SECOND
DISTRICT COMMISSIONER ON EXPO '81: The City Manager presented a
report dated May 20 which transmitted a request from Mr. William
Reed, who was appointed by the Board of Supervisors to serve on
the Expo '81 Board of Commissioners, for a Council representative
to work on the project.
Councilwoman Sonju volunteered to serve as the City's representa-
tive for the Expo '81 project.
CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT: The City Manager
presented a report dated May 20 which indicated the City Selection
Committee will meet on June 9 to select a representative to the
Transit District Board of Directors.
It was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilman Harvey to
support the reappointment of Director A1Hollinden. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayc
MacLain,
Sonju & Hudson
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved
by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve
the Warrant List for Warrants #45583 through #45703 in the total
amount of $134~009.09. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain, Sonju & Hudson
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-2 (LINCOLN
AVENUE OVERLAY ZONE): Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson ordered
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows:
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 failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Harvey
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
& MacLain
Councilwoman Sonju stated she was absent for the hearing on this
matter and by abstaining she was not expressing strong opposition
but concern about the type of residential development which may
occur on the rear of the Lincoln parcels.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain
and unanimously carried to continue the second reading of the ord-
inance to the June 13 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A NON-DISTRICT RESIDENT FEE FOR ALL
RECREATION AND PARK PROGRAMS: The City Manager presented a report
from the Recreation and Park Director dated May 17 which indicated
that the Recreation and Park Commission considered the City Council's
request to establish a non-District resident fee for all District
activities, classes, trips and leagues. The Commission recommended
that the non-resident fee be retained for the Aquatics Instruction
program only.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Harvey that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify the
Recreation and Park Commission's recommendation that a non-District
resident fee be continued for 305.08, Aquatics Instruction, only,
and that the proposed non-District resident fees for other programs
be received and filed. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacay0
Sonju & Hudson
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CONSIDERATION OF NON-SCHEDULED AND OPEN USE OF NATURE PARK: The
City Manager presented a report dated May 17 from the Recreation
and Park Director indicating that the Recreation and Park Commission
considered the possibility of expanded use of the Nature Park as
an open recreation area which would not require reservations or
supervision by District personnel. The Commission recommended
that the park be open only during the times previously recommended
and for the previously approved Park District activities. The
report outlined concerns of the Orange County Flood Control District
and City Engineering Department relating to expanded use of the
facility.
Councilwoman Sonju felt the liability exposure and vandalism
problems were common to all parksites and that the particular
characteristics at Nature Park would pose no insurmountable
problems.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Harvey that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, determine
to permit no unscheduled use of Nature Park. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain & Hudson
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman
Harvey and unanimously carried to request the staff to investigate
the possibility of using the water collecting in the retarding basin.
CONSIDERATION OF STUDY OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS - CHARITABLE:
The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park
Director dated May 17.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju,
and unanimously carried to continue
is present.
seconded by Councilman Harvey
the matter until a full Council
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT COMMER-
CIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and sec-
onded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve the Warrant List for
Warrants #6618 through #6677 in the total amount of $10,043.25.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
MacLain, Sonju & Hudson
In regard to Item #38 concerning a communication from Mrs. Brooks
relating to water conservation, the letter inquired whether persons
who have implemented early water conservation measures would be
penalized further if mandatory conservation is put into effect.
Mayor Hudson stated there has been no position indicated by the
State or water district that persons who have reduced their water
usage will not be subject to further cuts at their cost and he
suggested that the Council seek a clarification. Councilwoman
Sonju recommended that the Council support the position that
water conservers should not be penalized further and transmit this
in a letter to the governor, Board of Supervisors, State Water
Resources Board, Municipal Water District of Orange County, and
to the cities in Orange County requesting their support of Cypress'
position. Councilman Harvey suggested the possibility of a reward
for those who have voluntarily reduced water usage.
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The Council directed the City Manager to send the letter, with
a copy to Mrs. Brooks, expressing the Council's position and to
investigate a reward for persons employing water conservation
measures.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4S88 Blanca Drive, Cypress,
suggested using water from the retarding basin to clean the streets.
Mr. James Duncan, 9787 Rome Street, Cypress, thanked the Police
Department and two officers for their quick response and life
saving efforts in a recent emergency at his church.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session for
matters of litigation at 9:3S p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 9:4S p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:4S p.m.
to Monday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the administrative conference
room.
MAYOR OF THE (/ITY OF CYPRESS
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ATTEST:
CrTY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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