Minutes 77-06-27~INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
TIIE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 27, 1977
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 7:20 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 1977 in the Cypress City
Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Donald Hudson presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Lacayo, Sonju and Hudson
Councilwoman MacLain
Also present were Brian Hawley, Planning
City Attorney, and the following members
Barrett, Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Powell
Director, John Murphy,
of the City staff:
and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Planning Director led the pledge to
the flag.
ORAL COM~IUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to
speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, asked if there
were plans to include indentations on the new Lincoln Avenue
center dividers to make them visible at night or if the ends of
the medians would be painted. The staff stated they did not
think the standards included indentations but that reflectors
may be provided at the ends of the islands. Staff felt the
high intensity lighting on Lincoln should resolve any visibility
problem. The Mayor requested that the staff report back on this
matter at the next meeting.
Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, felt the Council
~vas derelict in its duties in not appointing a replacement
Following Councilman Harvey's resignation and that there were
better ways to spend the $10,000 required for an election. He
Felt residents did not expect an election since the appointment
would be for several months and an appointment may prevent the
problem of delaying a Council meeting until a quorum is present.
~lr. Hulse felt the parking ban on street sweeping days should
not be a ballot measure but should be implemented since the ban
was supported by residents at the public meetings.
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 listed on the agenda. No Councilman wished to
remove an item.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to approve Items #2 through #12 on the Consent Calendar
and add Item #1, the minutes, and Items #16, 17, 18, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, and 32 to the Consent Calendar. Mayor
Hudson also added the following items to the Consent Calendar:
Item #33 regarding renewal of the contract for the
publication of legal advertisements;
Item #34 regarding a presentation to the New Zealand
National Wrestling Team; and
Item #35 regarding an extension of the Police Officer
Eligibility List.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
The Planning Director read the following Ordinances by title
only, titles as follows, which refer to Items #18, 23 and 30
respectively:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS PROVIDING FOR ACCESS TO STATE
SUMMARY CRIMINAL HISTORY INFORMATION AND
DELINEATING THOSE PERSONS EXCLUDED FROM
EMPLOYMENT, CERTIFICATION, LICENSING BECAUSE
OF CERTAIN CRIMINAL CONDUCT.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REPEALING SECTION 16-74(e) OF
CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA AND ADDING SECTION 16-74[e) TO
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
FOR RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS -
TRUCK ROUTES.
ORDINANCE NO. 599
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTIONS 2-91, 2-92, 2-93
OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
CYPRESS YOUTH COMMISSION.
Item #1, Presentation of Community Service Plaque to Mr. Alex
Bell, Chairman, Lincoln Avenue Action Committee, was continued
to the ,July 11 meeting.
The minutes of June 6, June 13 and June 21 were approved.
Item #2: Consideration of a Request from Mr. Stanley J. Matek,
Executive Director, Orange County Health Planning Council.
Recommendation: That Mr. Frank J. Lee, 9199 Esther Street,
Cypress, be reappointed to serve as the City's representative
to the Orange County Health Planning Council.
Item #3: Consideration of Application for Alcoholic Beverage
License for Bruce W. Wade and Richard J. Warfield D.B.A. Cypress
Family Billiard Room, 6287 Bali Road, Cypress, California.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #4: Consideration of Application for Alcoholic Beverage
License for Ibrahim and Nabiha Vwich, 4502 Lincoln Avenue,
Cypress, California.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #5: Consideration of Support by the City of Cypress for
Senate Bill 792.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1864
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS SUPPORTING SB 792.
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Item #6: Consideration of Requests for Extension of Time,
Tracts #7793, 8124 and 8177.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a one year exten-
sion of time for the subdivision agreement for the construction
of improvements within Tracts #7793, #8124 and #8177, and that
an amendment be added to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement
incorporating the extension and the following conditions:
1. Maintain tracts in a clean condition, free from weeds,
debris and rubbish.
Provide regular street sweeping service on all completed
streets within the tracts, a minimum of once every week
and otherwise maintain such streets in a clean condition,
acceptable to the City Engineer.
The developer shall post bicycle signs
Knott Street and Orangewood Avenue in
the City of Cypress' Street Sign Plan.
on Holder Street,
accordance with
The existing block wall adjacent to the Storm Channel
and bike trail, and extending from Holder Street to
Knott Street, shall be brought up to the Standard of the
City of Cypress, Plan No. B-3.
All legal and attorney fees for preparation of amendment
for said extension shall be paid by S & S Construction
Company. A copy of the subject amendment shall be on
file in the City Clerk's office.
6. The surety shall agree to the extension of time.
Item #7: Consideration of a Claim Submitted by Patricia R. Streat.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the sub-
ject claim and refer the claim to the City's claim adjuster,
Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item #8: Consideration of Renewal of Lease Agreement with the
Cypress Chamber of Commerce for the Frank P. Noe Building.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize a one year
extension of the current lease agreement between the City and
Cypress Chamber of Commerce for use of the Frank P. Noe Building.
Item #9: Consideration of Application for Waiver of Admissions
Tax, St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church.
Recommendation: That the City Council waive the admissions tax
requirements and all other fees for the St. John the Baptist
Greek Orthodox Church in connection with their festival to be
held on September 10 and 11, 1977. This action by the City
Council of waiving fees in no way excuses or excludes compliance
with the requirements of the State Department of Alcoholic Bev-
erage Control or compliance with the provisions of Section 13
of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Cypress which would
require the applicants to obtain a special use permit, at no
fee, from the Planning Department.
Item #10: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for
Robert C. Harvey and Brian N. Hawley Re: Lincoln Avenue Action
Committee.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolutions by title only, titles as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1865
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING COUNCILMAN ROBERT C. HARVEY
FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE LINCOLN
AVENUE ACTION COMMITTEE.
RESOLUTION NO. 1866
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING PLANNING DIRECTOR BRIAN
N. HAWLEY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE LINCOLN AVENUE ACTION COMMITTEE.
Item #11: Consideration of Application for Alcoholic Beverage
License for Michael Paul Mertsching, 26215 Cedar Grove Court,
San Juan Capistrano, California, D.B.A. The Pub, 8850 Walker
Street, Cypress, California.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #12: Consideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation
for Tow Away Zones at Cypress College Area.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing "Tow
Away" zones as outlined in the staff report dated June 22:
RESOLUTION NO. 1867
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO STANDING" ZONES
AND "NO PARKING" AREAS AS "NO PARKING - TOW
AWAY" ZONES.
Item #16: Continuation of Consideration of "No Parking" Ban
on Street Sweeping Days.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the recommendations
of staff and receive and file the June 23 report.
Item #17: Continuation of Consideration of Proposed Ordinance
Amending the Admissions Tax Ordinance.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter to
the July 11 meeting.
Item #18: Continuation of Consideration of an Ordinance Providing
for Access to Criminal Records.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading
of the Ordinance by title only, title as above.
Item #22: Consideration of Fiscal Year 1976/77 Arterial Highway
Financing Program Administration Agreement and Joint Powers
Agreement - Valley View Street from Lincoln Avenue to Orange
Avenue and from Belle Avenue to Cerritos Avenue, City of Cypress
Project No. 7651-10-0869.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1868
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
INCREASE THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TOWARD THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VALLEY VIEW STREET FROM LINCOLN
AVENUE TO ORANGE AVENUE AND FROM BELLE AVENUE
TO CERRITOS AVENUE, AHFP PROJECT NO. 869.
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Item #23: Consideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation
to Amend the Traffic Ordinance by Adding Walker Street Cerritos
Avenue to Katella Avenue as a Truck Route.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading
of the Ordinance by title only, title as above.
Item #24: Consideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation
for Moody Street "No Parking" at King Elementary School.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1869
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO STANDING" ZONES
AND "NO PARKING" AREAS.
Item #25: Consideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation
for Handicapped Parking Provisions (Grindlay Street).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1870
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING PARKING SPACES FOR
THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF HANDICAPPED PERSONS.
Item #26: Consideration of Special Appropriation to Employ Two
College Workstudy Students.
Recommendation: That the City Council appropriate $1,000.00
from the City General Fund to Account #10-4021-161-05 (Salary)
for the two college workstudy positions.
Item #29: Consideration of Approval of Commercial Warrant Lists.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve
for Warrants #45820 through 45959 in the total
$289,838.02.
the Warrant Lists
amount of
Item #30: Second Reading of Ordinance Relating to the Cypress
Youth Commission.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Ordinance #599 by
title only, title as above.
Item #31: Continuation of Consideration of Study of Non-Profit
Organizations Charitable.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter to
the August 15 workshop meeting with the Recreation and Parks
and Arts and Cultural Commissions.
Item #32: Consideration of Approval of Recreation and Park
District Commercial Warrant Lists.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex officio
Board of'Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
approve the Warrant List for Warrants #6726 through #6792 in
the total amount of $38,1S4.86.
Item #35: Consideration of Renewal of Contract for Legal
Advertisements, Request for Quotation #7576-70.
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Recommendation: That the City Council award the renewal of the
present contract for 30 days to News-Enterprise, 3722 Catalina
Street, Los Alamitos, California, and authorize the staff to
advertise for bids for next year's contract.
Item #34: Consideration of Presentation to the New Zealand
National Wrestling Team.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the presenta-
tion of a visiting dignitary's plaque to the New Zealand
National Wrestling Team.
Item #35: Consideration of Extension of Police Officer Eligi-
bility List.
Recommendation: That the City Council extend the Police Officer
Eligibility List for an additional 30 days.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson added Item #36 to the agenda
regarding SCAG's application for an energy planning grant, and
Item #37 regarding a letter from Seal Beach concerning a DOD
determination on joint use at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDA-
TION TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN OPENING IN THE BALL ROAD MEDIAN
ISLAND~ EAST OF MOODY STREET: The Public Works Director trans-
mitted a report dated June 21 describing five alternatives by
priority which were intended to improve access to the shopping
center at the southeast corner of Moody and Ball. Mayor Hudson
felt the alternatives should be compared to the existing traffic
sktuation in the area and he requested the accident history for
the intersection° The Council felt this item had been referred
back to the Traffic Commission for further study and a recommen-
dation.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Mayor Hudson
to continue the ma. tter to the July 25 meeting and refer the
matter to the Traffic Commission for further review and a recom-
mendation, and that staff present an accident history for the
intersection.
Mr. Alan Watts, 1020 N. Main, Santa Ana, representing Mr. Calvin
Pebley, owner of the shopping center at the northeast corner of
Ball and Moody, asked that they be notified of the Traffic Com-
mission meeting date when the matter will be considered°
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: $ COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated
eration should be given to the fact that traffic coming
west to the shopping center must also exit to the west.
consid-
from the
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A PETITION FROM THE ESTHER
STREET CITIZENS' COMMITTEE: The Planning Director presented a
report dated June 23 indicating the property owner at 9191 Moody
agreed to construct a new six foot high masonry wall along the
Esther Street lot line with a self-closing redwood gate which
opens in toward the property. The property owner obtained a
building permit for the CB antenna. He stated staff could not
confirm acceptance of this solution by the concerned residents
in the area.
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Mr. Frank Lee, 9199 Esther Street, stated there is much oppo-
sition from neighbors to a gate in the wall and the wall being
constructed along the sidewalk where it would block the view
and be inconsistent with neighboring setbacks. Mr. Lee expressed
concerns regarding the antenna and stated the owner raises it
to over 60 feet in height. He was concerned over the several
violations of the City Code which he stated were previously
reported to the City. He indicated that since no action has
been taken the situation is leading to a lawsuit against the
City. He felt the City was obliged to condemn the property on
Moody for street improvements because of the lack of visibility
for cars exiting from Park Avenue. He charged that the wall
on Moody was constructed without a permit. He requested that
this matter be continued to the July 11 meeting when more
neighbors may be present.
The Planning Director reported that the City could not prohibit
a gate in the fence unless the owner waives his access rights.
He stated he authorized issuance of the permit for the antenna
subject to certain conditions one of which was that the height
not exceed 40 feet. He stated if the owner cannot meet the condi-
tions then the antenna would have to be modified. He stated he
was unaware if the wall on Moody was constructed without a permit
but that staff could check this. He reported the City does not
own the right-of-way along this property on Moody and the owner
does not wish to dedicate it. He advised that if improvements
were installed, the sidewalk would be within 10 feet of the front
door of the dwelling and condemnation would probably involve
severance damages.
Mr. John McCormick, 9130 Esther Street, expressed concern over
the lack of visibility at Park Avenue and Moody Street and
stated it is a dangerous situation for the 100 families in the
tract. He felt the property on Moody should not project past
the sidewalk. He stated cars exiting from Park Avenue must get
into the traffic lane on Moody for visibility.
Mr. John Perkins, 9219 Esther Street, objected to the junky
appearance of the property. He stated cars must pull out into
the traffic lane on Moody because of the large trucks and camper
parking in front of the property and he noted that Moody is
becoming a heavily traveled street, tie stated that when a
petition was circulated for property on Lincoln Avenue many
residents felt it pertained to this property and he felt 90%
of the tract residents were upset with this property.
Councilman Lacayo asked how the City could control structures
erected without a permit and the City Attorney indicated com-
pliance with the City Code could be achieved through criminal
action or through civil action like nuisance abatement procedures.
He stated a conditional use permit was another alternative.
Mr. Lee stated the antenna is not a conventional one and besides
extending up to 60 feet in height it extends to 60 feet in width.
He felt there is the danger of it falling down.
Councilman Lacayo moved to continue the matter to the July 25
meeting, request that staff review the CB antenna and wall con-
struction to determine whether there is compliance with the
necessary permits, refer the traffic problem to the Traffic
Commission for consideration, and allocate funds for an appraisal
if condemnation is required.
There was further discussion regarding costs for obtaining an
appraisal or estimate.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Hudson
to amend the motion to authorize a preliminary appraisal to
determine the range of costs for acquisition of the right-of-way,
and possibility of severance damages, and that staff report on
the total costs for condemnation and street improvements. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
Mayor Hudson announced it was time to conduct the public hearings.
He opened the following hearings and continued them until later:
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR
SPECIAL PERMIT - MS. BETTY WASSO
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF 1977/78 BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, WHICH INCLUDES THE ALLOCATION
OF THE REVENUE SHARING FUNDS
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF 1977/78 BUDGET FOR
THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY/DISTRICT LIABILITY INSURANCE RENEWAL:
The Planning Director presented a report dated June 23 outlining
the increased costs for next year's liability insurance and rec-
ommending that staff be authorized to obtain a 30 day extension
of the present policy and additional quotations for next year's
coverage.
Mayor Hudson asked that staff provide a claims history for the
past five years and a cost analysis and comparison of various
levels of coverage from the present $25,000 level up to total
self insurance. Councilman Lacayo agreed with these requests
and asked that staff report on the current reserve amount and
how quickly the City might build a reserve up to $250,000 so
that the City might obtain high risk coverage at lower premiums.
It was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo
to authorize staff to: (1) obtain a 30 day extension/renewal
of the City/District liability insurance policies at the rates
outlined in the staff report; and (2) seek additional quotes
for a comparison and analysis report to be presented at the
July 25 meeting, and that staff investigate the suggestions
made by the Council. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Lacayo, Sonju & Hudson
None
MacLain
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL
PERMIT - MS. BETTY WASSO: Mayor Hudson opened the hearing and
asked for the staff report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated June 22 indicating
the hearing was continued from June 13. He reported the appli-
cant requested a continuance of the hearing to the next meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing
to July 11.
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF 1977/78 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, WHICH INCLUDES THE ALLOCATION OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS:
Mayor Hudson opened the hearing and asked for the staff report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated June 23 indi-
cating the Affidavits of publication and posting of the public
hearing notice are on file in the City Clerk's office and no
written communications were received in regard to the proposed
City and District budgets and disbursement of Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds. The budgets were transmitted to the Council and
the Planning Director read the City Manager's budget message.
The report indicated a public hearing was held May 17 to con-
sider the allocation of Revenue Sharing funds and it outlined
the proposed uses of the funds. The Planning Director also
transmitted a memorandum from the Recreation and Park Director
dated May 17 which indicated the Recreation and Park Commission
recommended that an appropriation of $2500 be added to the Dis-
trict budget for the Senior Citizens' Program for excursions,
which program will generate off-setting revenue, and that the
tennis court complex scheduled as a capital expenditure for
1979-80 be added to the 1977-78 proposed capital projects.
Councilwoman Sonju inquired about the $100,000 Revenue Sharing
expenditure for Civic Center land acquisition and indicated she
would prefer allocating these funds to continue the median improve-
ments at the west end of Lincoln Avenue. The Planning Director
stated funds were not allocated for this purpose since some
portions of the median are not located in Cypress, prior improve-
ments like storm drains and median breaks are required, and
because the County and State are not ready to participate in the
cost of the program. Councilwoman Sonju recommended an accel-
eration of the median improvement program. The Planning Director
suggested that the hearing regarding Revenue Sharing funds could
be continued to July 25 and staff could investigate this recom-
mendation. Mayor Hudson stated he would like to maintain a
sufficient budget to allow Civic Center land acquisition when
properties are avail3ble through tax sales. The Planning Director
reported that if the Revenue Sharing budget is approved there
may be two offers of sale by the next meeting of properties
near the Civic Center.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to continue the Revenue Sharing portion of the public
hearing to July 25.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
adoption of the budget.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated the
regional government should pay for the Regional Governmental
Center. He recommended using Revenue Sharing funds for general
operating expenses in order to reduce the property tax burden.
He felt it would be possible to reduce the tax rate because of
the anticipated assessed valuation increase, as was done last year.
He felt many Recreation and Park programs could be eliminated.
Mr. James Duncan, 9787 Rome Street, Cypress, asked if the Council
considered reducing the taxes by IS percent in anticipation of
the iS percent increase in assessed valuation. He objected to
the $1 million Recreation and Park program budget and felt half
the park sites could be sold because of the poor use and avail-
ability of schools. He stated the parks are becoming a nuisance
because of the high cost for maintenance and vandalism. The
Council pointed out that two-thirds of the residents supported
the Park Bond.
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A substitute motion was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded
by Councilman Lacayo to continue the Revenue Sharing portion of
the hearing to July 11 and reqmest a staff report on the feasi-
bility of allocating Revenue Sharing funds for acceleration of
the Lincoln Avenue median improvements. Mayor Hudson requested
information on the plans for the Regional Governmental Center
and Councilwoman $onju stated she would like more justification
on allocating funds for the center. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo
Sonju to close the public hearing
Resolution by title only, title as
and seconded by Council~¢oman
and adopt the following
follows:
RESOLUTION ~0. 1871
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OE CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1977 AND FIXING
TIlE LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL
FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS, AND
ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
The Council discussed the recommendations of the Recreation and
Park Commission. The Recreation and Park Director stated the
Commission recommended the expenditure for the tennis complex
at Cypress/Arnold Park rather than for lighting the courts at
the two junior high schools in order to make courts available
during the day. Councilmen Sonju and Lacayo were in favor of
completing the lighting at Oxford and Lexington schools as was
promised in the Park Bond and they noted that Cypress/Arnold
Park is not centrally located and is outside of the City.
Mayor Hudson stated he opposed lighting the school courts
because of their unusable condition and unwillingness of the
school district to upgrade them. Councilwoman Sonju felt the
City was obligated to complete the lighting and she recommended
that two members of the Council meet with the school board to
resolve the problem of whether the courts will be upgraded.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to close the public hearing and adopt the 1977/78 budget
for the Cypress Recreation and Park District with the inclusion
of appropriations for the Senior Citizens' Program in the amount
of $2,500 for Senior Citizen excursions paid from excursion
charges and for tennis court lighting at Lexington and Oxford
Junior High Schools in the amount of $51,000 paid from Park Bond
funds, and that two Council members be designated as a committee
to meet with the Anaheim school board to discuss their agreement
and upgrading of the courts. The motion carried by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo & Sonju
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 10:05 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at 10:20 p.m. with Councilwoman MacLain
absent.
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CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 9837: The Planning
Director presented a report dated June 22 indicating that the
Planning Commission on May 19 approved the tentative tract map
which proposes the division of about 2.4 acres of land in the
CH-10,O00 and RM-20/A zones into 13 lots. The property is
located to the rear of the Lincoln Plaza Shopping Center. He
presented the map and described the lot division.
Councilman Lacayo moved to approve Tentative Tract Map #9837.
Mayor Hudson indicated he was concerned with this type of devel-
opment occurring on Lincoln since it was creating a trap between
the commercial on Lincoln and residential use to the south and
he stated he was disturbed by the token amount of green areas.
He stated he would abstain on the motion.
Councilman Lacayo withdrew the motion.
Councilwoman Sonju stated it was difficult to support the project
but she could not suggest an alternative. She requested that
the applicant submit more detailed plans of the total develop-
men~ which designate the landscaped areas and also provide a
rendering of the project.
Mr. Doug Powery, 3723 Birch Street, Newport Beach, representing
MEB Investments, felt the applicant was being penalized since
the information the Council requested was reviewed by the Planning
Commission and should have been transmitted to the Council.
Mayor Hudson stated he has had concerns from the initial stages
of the project and he felt the phases could have developed con-
tiguously to provide a better layout. He stated it was difficult
to accept this type of development on Lincoln. Councilwoman
Sonju indicated she was also concerned about the homes being
locked in.
tdr. Powery stated the general development concept was presented
to the Council on several occasions along with a site plan. He
stated the reason for the separate stages of development was
because the properties were purchased separately.
It w~s moved by Councilwoman Sonju and
Lacayo to continue the matter to July
applicant submit more detailed plans.
seconded by Councilman
11 and request that the
Mr. Powery stated they agree with the continuance.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION SUPPORTING PUBLIC USE OF
RUBBISH TRANSFER STATION ON WEEKENDS GARDEN GROVE SANITARY
DISTRICT: The Planning Director presented a report dated June
22 which indicated that the Knott Avenue transfer station will
not accept certain items for disposal. The staff recommended
that the City's monthly Saturday collection program continue
while the station is open.
It was moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and
unanimously carried that the Council modify its previous action
on this item and authorize the City Manager to notify the Orange
County Board of Supervisors of the City's support of public use
of the transfer stations on weekends but that the City continue
its own rubbish collection system during the July September,
1977 time period since items which are difficult to dispose of
will not be accepted by the stations.
i~,,, ~ity Council Minuges
June 27, 1977
CONSIDERATION OF SCAG APPLICATION FOR ENERGY PLANNING GRANT:
Councilwoman Sonju reported on a proposal by SCAG to apply for
an energy planning grant and she objected to SCAG's expansion
into new areas and its involvement in energy planning which is
not a regional problem and is already addressed by the state
Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission. She
objected to SCAG's growth rate and felt it should concentrate
on regional problems.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to direct a letter to SCAG expressing the Council's
objection to their involvement in energy planning and transmit
a letter to all Orange County cities requesting their support
for Cypress' position. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF DETERMINATION ON JOINT USE AT LOS ALAMITOS
NAVAL AIR STATION: In regard to the June 21 letter from the
City of Seal Beach urging the Board of Supervisors to rescind
its request to the Department of Defense for a determination on
joint use, Mayor Hudson stated he would prefer getting a con-
firmation from the Defense Department that there will be no
joint military/commercial/general aviation use at Los Alamitos.
Councilwoman Sonju stated this is an important issue and she
would like to give more consideration to the best method to
oppose joint use.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue the matter to the
July 11 meeting.
With regard to adoption of the Recreation and Park District
budget, the Recreation and Park Director stated he did not want
to indicate that the school district refused to upgrade the tennis
courts only that the District has not received cooperation with
use of the facilities. He stated the District and school board
have an agreement where they will upgrade the courts if they are
lighted by the District.
Mayor Hudson asked that his no vote on adoption of the Recreation
and Park District budget be changed to a yes vote.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session for
matters of personnel and litigation at 11:03 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at 11:50 p.m. with Councilwoman MacLain
absent.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:50
p.m.
ATTEST'
CITY CLERK OF TH/E CITY OF CYPRESS
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