Minutes 77-10-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
October 24, 1977
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, October 24, 1977 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Donald Hudson presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen MacLain, Sonju and Hudson
Councilman Lacayo
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John
Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members:
Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Recreation and Park Director led the
pledge to the flag.
PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Reilly Rhodes, Director of the Bowers Museum
in Santa Ana, made a slide presentation describing exhibits and
programs of the museum and presented the Council with a Concep-
tual Plan for a Proposed Joint City/County Bowers Museum. He
requested the Council's consideration of the proposal and their
endorsement if they feel it ~s valuable and worthwhile.
Mayor Hudson read and presented a resolution to Mr. Robert Van
Allen adopted on March 26, 1975 by the Tahoe Regional Planning
Agency to which he was appointed by the Governor commemorating
his service as a member of the governing body and finance com-
mittee.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to
speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr. Ken Hulse, 5158 Cumberland Drive, Cypress, spoke regarding
the Planning Commission's denial of commercial and residential
development proposals for property st the northeast corner of
Orange Avenue and Bloomfield and stated he would like to appeal
the matter in order for the Council to give guidance on how the
applicant may develop the property. The Planning Director reported
he would be meeting with the applicant on Thursday to outline
the appeal procedure.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to place the appeal of General Plan
Amendment #77-4 on the agenda and Mayor Hudson added it as Item
#29. The Planning Director reported the applicant's request for
a General Plan amendment to allow low density residential develop-
ment was denied as well as a proposal for a commercial center.
He stated neighborhood residents' main objections were to a liquor
store and to encroachments into required setbacks.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain and unanimously carried to approve the October 11 minutes.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION:
hearing no objections, Mayor
the Consent Calendar:
At the City Manager's request, and
Hudson added the following items to
Item #30, a proclamation for Lungs for Life Week,
Item #31, a proclamation for Alcoholism Action Week,
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Item #32, a proclamation for March of Dimes Week,
Item #34 regarding a report on costs relating to policing
and the fall fair at Los Alamitos Race Track.
Mayor Hudson added Item #33 to the agenda regarding a communica-
tion from the Orange County Division of the League of California
Cities relating to SCAG's allocation of grant monies. The City
Manager also requested an Executive Session to discuss personnel
and litigation matters.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE MANLIFT REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION #7778-17: The City Manager presented a report from the
Finance Officer dated October 20 outlining two bids received.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to accept the bid of High Rider Equipment Company, 13048
Firestone Boulevard, Santa Fe Springs, California, as the lowest
responsible bid and award them the contract in the amount of
$15,815.20. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hudson announced that all items listed
on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by
the City Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving
the recommendation listed on the agenda. No Council member
wished to remove an ~tem.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to approve Items #3 through #18 and #30, 31, 32 and 34 on
the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
Item #3: Consideration of Request for an Exemption from a
Special Permit for the Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation
Services, Inc.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the
Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to solicit
home salvage items on a determination in accordance with Section
15-58 A(1)(b) of the Cypress City Code, from January 1 - December
31, 1978, Mondays through Saturdays during the hours of 9 a.m.
and 6 p.m., subject to the condition that all persons associated
with the solicitation program register with the Cypress Police
Department.
Item #4: Consideration of Cessation of Saturday Trash Day.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the cessation of
the City Trash Day Program in accordance with the procedure out-
lined in the staff report.
Item #5: Consideration of a Request from Orange County Teen
Challenge to Proclaim November 14-20, 1977 as Teen Challenge Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim November
14-20, 1977 as "Teen Challenge Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item #6: Consideration of a Request from the American Diabetes
Association to Proclaim November, 1977 as National Diabetes Month.
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the
month of November, 1977 as "National Diabetes Month" in the City
of Cypress.
Item #7: Consideration of
Attorney at Law, on Behalf
10360 Faywood, Bellflower,
Claim Submitted by Thomas Martin,
of Harry M. and Magnolia Kelley,
California.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject
claim and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl
Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item #8: Consideration of Claim Submitted by Thomas Martin,
Attorney at Law, on Behalf of Donald Eo Wallace, 2527 Yearling
Avenue, Lakewood, California.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject
claim and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl
Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item #9: Consideration of Claim Submitted by Southern Ca]if-
ornia Edison Company, 2244 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, Ca]if-
ornla.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the subject
claim and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl
Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item #10: Consideration of Agreement with Orange County Transit
District for Bus Shelters.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement
with the OCTD for bus shelters, authorize the Mayor to sign and
the City Clerk to attest, subject to approval of the City Attorney.
Item #11: Consideration of Authorization for the City Manager
to Attend the International City Managers' Association Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager
to attend the annual International City Managers' Association
Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 29, 1977 to November
3, 1977 and that he be reimbursed for all actual and necessary
expenses~
Item #12: Consideration of Eradication of Grafitti on City
Property - Interim Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #13: Consideration of Resolution Establishing November 19,
1977 and Each Consecutive November 19 as Sergeant Donald J. Sowma
Memorial Day Within the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res-
olution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1906
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER 19, 1977 AND
EACH CONSECUTIVE NOVEMBER 19 AS SERGEANT DONALD
J. SOWMA MEMORIAL DAY WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item #14: Consideration of Correction of Section 402 in the
Proposed City Charter Amendment.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res-
olution by title only, title as follows, amending Resolutions
#1882 and 1892 and thereby correcting a scrivener's error:
RESOLUTION NO. 1907
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1882, AS
AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO. 1892, AND DECLARING
ITS INTENTION WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 402 OF
THE CYPRESS CITY CHARTER.
Item #15: Consideration of Opposition to Federal Legislation
Mandating Social Security Coverage.
Recommendation: That the
to notify the appropriate
to the Federally mandated
employees.
City Council authorize the City Manager
Congressmen of the City's opposition
Social Security coverage for local
Item #16: Consideration of Opposition to Federal CETA Regulations
Requiring Retirement Benefits.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Maaager
to notify the appropriate Congressmen of the City Council's oppo-
sition to the Department of Labor ruling which would prohibit
the use of CETA funds to pay the retirement costs for CETA em-
ployees, and also to support State legislation which won]d miti-
gate the impact of this Federal regulation on the cities of the
State.
Item #17:
Establish
and Peach
C~nsideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation
a Four-Way Stop at the Intersection of Karen Avenue
Street.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res-
olut£on by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1908
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A FOUR-WAY STOP AT
THE INTERSECTION OF KAREN AVENUE AND PEACH STREET.
Item #18: Consideration of Third Year Funding Program - Honsing
and Community Development Act.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Res-
olution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1909
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ADOPTING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THIRD-
YEAR FUNDING UNDER THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974.
Item #30: Consideration of a Request from the Lung Association
of Orange County to Proclaim November 13-19 as Lungs for Life Week.
Recommendation: That
and proclaim November
City of Cypress.
the Mayor and City Council approve the request
13-19, 1977 as "Lungs for Life Week" in the
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Item #31: Consideration of a Request from the Alcoholism Council
of California to Proclaim November 14-20 as Alcoholism Action Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve the re-
quest and proclaim November 14-20, 1977 as "Alcoholism Action Week"
in the City of Cypress.
Item #32: Consideration of a Request from the National Foundation -
March of Dimes to Proclaim November 13-20 as the Week of Concern.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve the re-
quest and proclaim November 13-20, 1977 as the "Week of Concern"
in the City of Cypress.
Item #34: Consideration of Report on Policing and Fall Fair Costs
at Los Alamitos Race Track.
Recommendation: That the City staff be directed to undertake a
comprehensive evaluation of costs for leasing and maintaining a
police sub-station at the Los Alamitos Race Track and an evaluation
of police, traffic coordination and other costs relating to the
Fall Fair for consideration during the 1978-79 budget sessions.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION: The
City Manager presented a report from the Administrative Coordina-
ting Team dated October 18 which discussed seven alternatives for
the hiring of an additional Building Inspector.
The Councll held general discussion regarding filling of the
position.
it was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to approve Alternative #1 and use a CETA funded person
to fill the position and following further training promote the
person to a full-time position with an increase in salary.
Mayor Hudson stated he favored Alternative #7 which called for
employment of a qualified Building Inspector. The Council held
further discussion and Councilwoman MacLain withdrew the second
to the motion.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor Hudson
to approve Alternative #7 and authorize employment of one Building
Inspector and appropriate funds from the General Fund to the
following accounts:
10-4001-243.07
10-4006-243.07
$7,200.00
2,800.00
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF ABANDONMENT NO. 77-4, PORTIONS OF CAPERS WAY AND
BRETON WAY~ TRACT #8125 AND #81247 ABANDONMENT NO. 77-57 PORTIONS
OF COURTS IN TRACT #8126 USED FOR GUEST PARKING PURPOSES: The
City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated October 19 regarding this matter. The report indicated
that the conditions of approval of Tentative Tract #7793 and
Modification #1 of Conditional Use Permit #267 required the
developer to provide an area for recreational vehicle storage.
The alleys designated as Capers Way and Breton Way were designed
to be 37 feet wide instead of the normal 26 feet width to allow
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parallel parking along the alleys for RV's. Because of an error
at the time final maps 8124 and 8125 were recorded, the entire
37 feet was shown as dedicated right-of-way. The report indi-
cated a petition was filed by a group of homeowners requesting
modification to the conditional use permit to prohibit RV parking
on the alleys. The staff recommended that the Council consider
this matter in a public hearing. Staff also reported that a
resolution was submitted by the Homeowners' Association requesting
the City to vacate the guest parking areas in the courts in Tract
#8126. The staff recommended that the Council adopt resolutions
of intention for vacating the portions of Breton Way and Capers
Way and the guest parking areas in the patio home area (Tract
#8126) and set a public hearing date. The staff reported they
intended to mall public hearing notices tO all residents of the
Cypress Village project. They indicated they would prepare suf-
ficient copies of the staff report for the public for the hearing
and make a slide presentation identifying the affected areas.
Councilwoman Sonju felt the homeowners should be made aware of
the costs involved for maintaining the vacated portions and the
fact that they will be directly responsible for these costs.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor Hudson
to adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as f ~llows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1910
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
THE VACATION OF PORTIONS OF CAPERS WAY IN
TRACT NO. 8125 AND BRETON WAY IN TRACT NO. 8124.
RESOLUTION NO. 1911
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER
THE VACATION OF THE PORTIONS OF LOWELL COURT,
GARDINERS COURT, ROANOKE COURT, OSSABAW COURT,
ORRS COURT, HARKER COURT, NANTUCKET COURT,
MATINICUS COURT, NAYSHON COURT, NASHAWENA COURT,
CUTTYHUNK COURT, BREWSTER COURT, AND VINALHAVEN
COURT, WHICH ARE USED FOR PARKING PURPOSES.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: MacLain &
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju
Hudson
Resolutions #1910 and 1911 set the public hearing date as Novem-
ber 28, 1977 at 8:00 p.m.
The City Manager introduced members of the City Council and staff
to the Boy Scout group in the audience who were working on their
Community Service Badges.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HYATT DIE CAST CORPORATION:
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff
report.
The City Manager presented a report dated October 20 which trans-
mitted a copy of the minutes of the Citizens' Committee meeting
held on October 5. Staff recommended that the public hearing be
continued to the November 14 Council meeting following the next
Committee meeting scheduled for October 26.
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Councilwoman Sonju moved to continue the hearing to November ]4.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman Sonju
and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to continue the public hearing
to November 15 at 7:30 p.m. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 8:08 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at 8:22 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent.
CONSIDERATION OF METHOD OF FUNDING PUBLIC FACILITIES PROJECTS IN
THE 1977-78 BUDGET: The City Manager presented a report from the
Public Works Director dated October 20 listing capital projects
which staff recommended for funding from the General Fund rather
than from Federal Revenue Sharing. Staff indicated the unexpended
Revenue Sharing funds would be carried forward to the next fiscal
year and would be available for reappropriation. Staff recommended
this procedure because the projects are minor in nature and com-
pliance with Federal regulations inhibits small contractors from
bidding on Federally funded projects and makes it difficult for
the City to obtain competitive prices.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain that City General Funds be appropriated for the following
capita], projects:
486.24
485.24
500.24
501.24
502.24
503.24
504.24
505.24
506.24
512.24
519.27
Maintenance Yard Modification $ 6,000
City Entrance Signs 11,200
Administration Building Modification 7,500
Warehol~se Modification 7,000
Print Shop Modification 5,200
Police, Property Storage Area 7,000
Po]ice, Security Wall 4,000
Police, Ventilation System, Trsiler 4,500
Civic Center Air Conditioning Economizers 22,000
Council Chamber Modification 900
Lincoln Avenue Median 20,000
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ~ COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF PRELIMINARY REPORT FOR THE CYPRESS LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 2~ 1979: The City Manager presented a report from
the Public Works Director dated October 19 which transmitted
resolutions pertaining to Lighting District #2 for 1979. The
first Resolution approves withdrawal of certain areas from the
District (Annexation #76-2), the second Resolution approves the
Preliminary Report~ the third Resolution of Intention is to In-
stall and Maintain Electric Current for the Street Lighting
System which covers the improvements and annexations, and the
fourth Resolution establishes a time and place for the public
hearing on the District for November 28 at 8:00 p.m.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and
Sonju to adopt the following Resolutions
as follows:
seconded by Councilwoman
by title only, titles
RESOLUTION NO. 1912
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DECLARING CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE
CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT OF ORANGE COUNTY
LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM SAID DISTRICT.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1913
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF-
ORNIA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS
OF RESOLUTION NO. 1901 OF SAID COUNCIL.
RESOLUTION NO. 1914
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF-
ORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER A
STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN STREETS IN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO BE INSTALLED AND MAIN-
TAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED
FOR LIGHTING SAID SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF THREE
(3) YEARS BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1979, TOGETHER
WITH ANNEXATION NO. 18 WHICH STREET LIGHTING
SYSTEM IS TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CYPRESS LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 1915
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIF-
ORNIA, APPOINTING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING
PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVE-
MENT REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
NO. 1914 AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF SAID
CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, TO GIVE NOTICE
OF SAID HEARING.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE IN REFERENCE TO THE SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS: The City Manager presented
a report dated October 20 which transmitted correspondence from
the Cities of Carson and Corona regarding representation of the
cities and County of Los Angeles in SCAG and a letter from State
Senator Richardson regarding SCAG's involvement as a regulatory
agency in determining goal attainment in the area of housing.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to support the Resolution of the City of Corona. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was
moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #46941 through #47053
in the total amount of $180,278.92. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM
CONVERSIONS: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and
by Councilwoman Sonju to order the following Ordinance
title only, title as follows, and adopt the Ordinance:
seconded
read by
ORDINANCE NO. 606
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 599, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE INCLUSION
OF CONDOMINIUMS AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS
AMONG THE PERMITTED USES IN THE MULTIPLE RESI-
DENTIAL ZONE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain, SonJu & Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT FOR COPY MACHINE:
The Recreation and Park Director presented a report dated October
20 which provided supplemental cost information on two copying
machines requested at the last Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve
entering into a lease agreement, renewable annually with the
Bank of America, for leasing of the Royal Bond Copier III-B.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilwoman MacLaln to approve the District Warrant List for
Warrants #7220 through #7259 in the total amount of $11,171.06.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 77-4: Councilwoman
MacLain appealed the Planning Commission's denial of General Plan
Amendment #77-4 for the northeast corner of Orange Avenue and
Bloomfield Street.
CONSIDERATION OF CORRESPONDENCE RE: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIA-
TION OF GOVERNMENTS: The City Manager reported that the City of
San Clemente transmitted a letter to the Orange County Division
of the League expressing objection to SCAG's methods in deter-
mining population projection figures used for funding of State
and Federal grants for cities, suggesting that SCAG be more
responsive in notifying cities as to what it is using as popula-
tion projections and requesting more input from cities. He
stated this issue will be discussed at the next executive committee
meeting of the League.
Mayor Hudson suggested supporting San Clemente's position and
stated SCAG's current method of funding is not reasonable and
is inappropriate, that they are attempting to usurp local and
State planning authority, and they are moving into areas in
which they should not be involved.
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It was moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
and unanimously carried to support San Clemente's position and
direct staff to transmit a communication to SCAG expressing
opposition to their goals and direction and the agency itself.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
at this time.
There were no oral communications presented
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session at
8:40 p.m. for matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting
was called back to order at 9:40 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo
absent.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain and unanimously carried to approve an agreement between
the City and Orange County Fair Board pertaining to the collection
of admissions tax for the racing schedule to be held in conjunc-
tion with the Fall Fair at Los Alamitos Race Track, and authorize
the Mayor to sign the agreement.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Council-
woman MacLain and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
9:45 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE 'Y OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CYPRESS
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