Minutes 77-12-12MINUTES OF A REGUI,AR I~{EET[NG OF
TIlE CYPRESS CITY (~OUNCIE
MEI,D
December 12. 1977
The regular meeting ef the Cypress Cily Council was called
at 5:45 p.m. on Monday. December 12. 1977 in the ^dminis~pa~ iv~
[erence Fh~,m of the Cypr{ess Civic Center, 5275 Orange Avenue. CyI!ress,
California, Mayor Donald ttudson presiding.
PRESENT: Coun(~ilmen Evans, Ha~q'_,ain. Son.in nnd tludaon
ABSENT: Coun(~ i [mall ],:~.ct:~yl)
Mayor Hudson invil:ed the Chamber o[ Commer(~e B~mrd ~)f l)ire('[(,rsx I*~
ma Re Ihpir presentaticm.
Mr. I'h~rrell Z(larslr~k, presidenl of the C}mmber of ('(~mm~re*,. (lis~tri
})uled mat, orial8 to tho Council iucludin~ a l(dl*~r ,]~s( rJl)in~ their
:~('r:r)mpliMm~ent8 durin~ 1977 which have bern cempleted or will 1,~ bv
the end of December, tho i977 buclae( and oxp~mdilurog ns of the mhd
r,l' November, and the proposed budget For 1978.
Mayor Hudson asked if the Chamber -onsidorod chnngin,~r
fF~ a (m]omtar year l)a~ia to lhe I i~cal year.
that because of t. lm activities thr~ Clmmber
May nnd June and the change-over
lhat the [)ud~q be based on tho
COUNCII,HAN I,ACAYO ARRIVE1) AT 5:50 P.M.
Mayor ttu(lson felt there was a need 1o idenlJ fy Clmmh~r ser'x i<',~s~ ! ~'
(;he pllb] irt and he ~uggest:od ihat the Chambo¥ (:on,ichor a conl~'n('t v, Jth
the City verNu8 a bud~el and thsl the Chnmbor make llneir inf':-mn~ 'ona]
mslerials available to lhe puhl lc. C(Hln(-i lwoman MatT,sin si~ ,d iii(,
[){~rft)rm.
Mr. Zdarslek reported lhal Davyle El twnrl is4 n memIu,r ~,l th(~ ~t:~*,
el 300 ('hamber members. Itc sim ted thf~ Ch:!mbf>r J D 1 (~llflS I ,) (.(Ht(,(,ll [r'D i f.
moro offorl next year Oll t:he economic d.vpl(~pmrml pr~,ffrnm.
(Munci lwoman Evans addressed quest ions I o t}m (Tlmmher roa~n rd i m~,
Business Development and Promolion and Tu]lion :*nd F;duc'nt i~m
She recommended that Ihe Chamber and City {toor(lillnl{, their :~{'t i, ii ion
in tile area of economic development and she ~u~ffe~ted a .joint
session on this is~ne. She felt that possibly mor~ fund~ should
allocated in the budget for an agressive pro~rnm. She also
mmme regular meetings between the Council and Chamber.
Chamber's performance. He express¢,d satisfaction with the direction
and progress of the Chamber. Councilwoman Son.ju aisc prai~,M
su(;cess['lll programs of the Chamber 1 i ke (h~ May Fo~t:ival and
and felt it is a vital and dynamic or~anizat~en. The Council rli~-
cussed what role the City should take in promoting the city and
assisting existing business. CouncJ linen Evans and Hudson favored
strung city ~nvolvement and Mayor Hudson recommended that the Council
determine whether more city involvement i~ needed or whether tho
Chamber's budg'et should be increased for this purpose. Council]man
I,a~ayo expressed concern about the ci ty's intervention in a(lvort
and promoling the city. The Chambor and Council memhors wr~rr'
~eneral a~reement w]th the need to hold .joint work
Mayor Hudson rice ess ed the me etin~ at G:40 p.m.
City Council ~inutes
December 12, 1977
Mayor Hudson called the meeting back to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chambers with the following Council members present:
PRESENT: Councilmen Evans, Lacayo, MacLain, Sonju & Hudson
ABSENT: None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John
Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members: Bryant,
Davenport, Duke, Lamm, Powell and Schatzeder.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak
in regard to any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak
at this time.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: The City Manager requested an Executive
Session to discuss personnel matters. He requested that Item #8 be
removed from the Consent Calendar for an additional staff report.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson added the following items to
the agenda:
Item #29 regarding award of contract for Police vests;
Item #18a regarding a donation for the Youth Center;
Item #18b regarding a City tile for the new League office;
Item #30 regarding the graffiti problem and appearance of
the City relating to litter and vandalism
PRESENTATIONS: Mrs. Judy Stiles and three members of a Cypress
Girls' Softball team presented Mayor Hudson with a first place
trophy which they won over Thanksgiving in the Buena Park Little
Miss Softball Turkey Tournament.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Council-
woman MacLain and unanimously carried to approve the November 28
minutes.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman Evans
and unanimously carried to approve the November 29 minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR: ~ayor 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 recom-
mendation listed on the agenda. Mayor Hudson removed Item #8 pur-
suant to the City Manager's request. In regard to Item #17 con-
cernJng reforms in the penal and criminal justice system, Council-
woman MacLain recommended that the matter also be referred to the
Orange County League and that the Council support the reform.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to approve Items #2 through #18B on the Consent Calendar with the
exception of Item #8. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSEArr: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MacLain, Sonju &
Item #2: Consideration of Application for an Alcoholic Beverage
License Type "20" 0fl-Sale Beer and Wine for Fred V. H01guin, DBA
Long's Dairy #2, 5729 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #3: Consideration of Employment List - Park Maintenance Worker II.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
certify the promotional employment list for Park Maintenance Worker
II as submitted.
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Item #4: Consideration of a Request from Mr. Ross M. Blakely that
December 9-15, 1977 be Proclaimed Bill of Rights Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim December
9-15, 1977 as "Bill of Rights Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item #5: Consideration of Request from Mrs. Kathleen McGraw that
the Month of January, 1978 be Proclaimed Cypress Junior Women's
Club Involvement Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the month
of January, 1978 as "Cypress Junior Women's Club Involvement Month"
in the City of Cypress.
Item #6: Consideration of a Request by the American National Volley-
bail Association to Conduct a Fund Raising Drive in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the
American National Volleyball Association to conduct a fund raising
drive in the City of Cypress from December 15, 1977 through December
31, 1978 and that they be granted an exemption from a special permit
pursuant to Section 15-57(A)(1)(b) of the City Code, with solici-
tation hours limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., ~onday through
Saturday.
Item #7:
visor.
Consideration of Employment List - Park Maintenance Super-
Recommendation:
of Directors of
the promotional
submit ted.
That the City Council, acting as ex officio Board
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, certify
employment list for Park Maintenance Supervisor as
Item #9: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Parcel Map #RST 8590,
City Project No. 7810-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map
#RST 8590 and accept the bond for public improvements in the amount
of $338,000.00, 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 #10: Consideration of Approval of Supplement No. 1 of Local
Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5330.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Supplement No. i of
the Local Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5330 and authorize the Mayor
to execute the Agreement.
Item #11: Consideration of Annual Audit of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1977.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #12: Consideration of Annual Audit for the City of Cypress for
the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1977.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #13: Consideration of Solid Waste Management Enforcement Agency.
Recommendation: That the City Council endorse the proposal to expand
the Solid Waste Management Enforcement Agency by two members in addi-
tion to those indicated on Board of Supervisors Resolution #77-1347:
(a) a member from the Orange County Sanitation District, and (b) a
member from the Private Haulers Association.
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Item ~14: Consideration of General Election Resolutions.
Recomme~dation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tions by tithe only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1932
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS DESIGNATING THE POLLING PLACES AND
APPOINTING ELECTION OFFICERS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MARCH 7, 1978.
RESOLUTION NO. 1933
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN
OF ITS ME~BERS TO FILE A WRITTEN ARGUMENT
FOR A CITY MEASURE.
RESOLUTION NO. 1934
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS
OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
THE 7TH DAY OF MARCH 1978, TO BE MADE BY THE
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item #15: Consideration of Extension of Lease and Sub-Lease of
the Property Located at the Northwest Corner of ~qoody and Cerritos.
Recommendation: Th3t the City Council approve the lease with the
Cypress Boys' Climb and ('()nser~t to the sub-lease with the Girls' Club
of North Orange County for the land located at the northwest corner
of Moody and Cerritos with an expiration date of December 31, 1978,
subject to the new provisions relating to liability insurance.
Item #16: Consideration ol' Request to Support the Appointment of an
Orange C~unty Representative to the California Transportation Commis-
sion.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to send
a communication to Gox.'ernot' Brown supporting the appointment of one
of the live Orange County n~minees to the California Transportation
Commission.
Item #17: Consideration of a Communication Received from the City
of CaliJ'o~-nia City Suggesting Certain Reforms in the Penal and
Criminal Justice System
Recommendation: That the City Council refer this matter to the
Orange County League and California League of Cities for appropriate
study and recommendation, and go on record in support of reforms in
the Penal and Criminal Justice System.
Item #18: Consideration of a Request from the Orange County Criminal
Justice Council to Request Governor Brown to Appoint a Commission
to Study and Revise the Juveni].e Court Law.
Recommendation: That the City Council support the request of the
Orange county Criminal Justice council and request that the Governor
appoint a Commission of experts to study and revise the Juvenile
Court Law.
Item #lSa: Consideration of Donation to the Cypress Recreation and
Park District for the Youth Center.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, accept the $50 donation given to the District by
Porretta family for the Youth Center.
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Item #18b: Consideration of City Plaque for Orange County League
Office.
Recommendation: That the City Manager be directed to provide a
tile identifying the City of Cypress for the new League of Calif-
ornia Cities Orange County Division office.
In regard to Item #8, Consideration of Agreement with the Stanton
County Water District for Acquisition of Katella Avenue Sanitary
Sewer, the Public Works Director summarized a report dated December
6 describing an agreement that was negotiated with the District for
Cypress to acquire ownership of about 4000 lineal feet of 12 inch
VCP sanitary sewer pipe in Katella Avenue. Developers using the
sewer will be required to pay a proportional part of the $45,000
cost, so the City will be completely reimbursed. The Public Works
Director stated the agreement provides for a five year rental rather
than outright acquisition, although the City can acquire the sewer
at any time with a $1.00 payment plus remaining rental charges.
The City Attorney stated the reason for the lease with option to
purchase is because the City cannot enter an installment purchase
contract for such an acquisition. Re reported the District Board
has approved the agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to approve the lease with option to purchase of the Katella Avenue
Sanitary Sewer as described in the staff report and authorize the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement subject to
approval of the City Attorney as to form. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MacLain, Sonju &
CONSIDERATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT: The City Manager
presented a report dated December 9 which transmitted a copy of the
Chamber's proposed 1978 budget.
Mr. Darrel Zdarstek, President of the Chamber of Commerce, reported
the Chamber transmitted to the Council a listing of accomplishments
during the past year, proposed activities and budget for 1978, and
a report on expenditures for 1977 ending November 30. He stated it
would be difficult to coincide the Chamber's budget with the City's
because of Chamber activities and the change-over of officers held
during May and June.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to approve a contract between the City and Cypress Chamber
of Commerce in the amount of $2],000.
Councilman Lacayo requested for next year's contract consideration
that staff prepare a comparison report on the last and next year's
revenue to the City from all business sources such as license and
permit fees and sales tax.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MacLain, Sonju &
CONSIDERATION OF REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 10049: The Assis-
tant Planner presented a report dated December 6 from the Planning
Director indicating the applicant, the Lusk Company, submitfed a
revised tract map for the division of about 70 acres of land located
northwoster[y o[ Katel]a and Knott Avenue. The original map approved
by the Coun(~il on November 14, 1977, t)roposed 79 lots; the revised
map propeses 43 lots. Consolidation of several lots into one 25
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acre lot was requested to accommodate development by a single, large
industrial user, and the 25 acre lot will be recorded under Tentative
Parcel Map #77-6. The Planning Commission approved the revised
tract map and tentative parcel map at a special meeting on December
8, and recommended approval by the Council.
Mr. John Alstrom, Director of Industrial Properties for the Lusk
Company, 17550 Gillette, Irvine, stated he would respond to questions.
It ~as moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo .
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1935
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING REVISED TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 10049 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~EN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~IEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL)~EN: None
~{acLain, Sonju &
Mr. Alstrom thanked the Council for their quick action, stated he
was pleased the City will have this industrial development and that
he hoped the sale will proceed.
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO ORANGE COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL
DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report dated December 9
which transmitted a letter from the District Manager indicating
Councilwoman MacLain's term of office expires on December 31 and
requesting an appointment. ~ayor Hudson read the December 5 letter
from Mr. Challet which indicated Councilwoman HacLain had a 98%
attendance record and is currently serving on the Policy and Inter-
Agency Committees.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to reappoint Councilwoman MacLain to a two year term of office
to the Orange County Vector Control District. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo, ~acLain,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~EN: None
Sonju &
CONSIDERATION OF REGULATIONS GOVERNING POLITICAL SIGNS: The City
Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated December 9.
He reported that when the Council considered this matter in December
1975 they took action to delete any reference to political signs in
the Zoning Ordinance. He stated the amendment was never made but
the ordinance has not been enforced. He stated the City Attorney
recommended adoption of an urgency ordinance to delete Sections 1
and 3 of the Zoning Ordinance and modify Section 2 to state that
no sign shall be located in the public right-of-way.
The City Attorney indicated that it was questionable whether a City
ordinance prohibiting signs on utility poles would be valid since
the court has left the question open of whether a city can prohibit
on a blanket basis the posting of signs on utility poles.
Mayor Hudson asked that the Council consider a voluntary contract
between the City and candidates where the candidate might agree to
certain restrictions such as a limitation on campaign spending and
not posting signs in the public right of way in exchange for receiving
services from the City such as bulk mailing. Councilwoman Sonju
supported this approach and stated she favored a prohibition on
posting signs on utility poles and having the signs removed by staff.
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Councilman Lacayo asked if the City could enact an ordinance and
fine candidates who do not remove campaign signs within a reasonable
period after the election. He did not support the City mailing'
candidates' literature but suggested the City publishing a pamphlet
and allocating equal space to candidates. The City Attorney stated
an ordinance imposing a fine for non-removal of signs would present
enforcement problems since a candidate or absentee property owner
may be unaware of signs posted by supporters. He stated candidates
could enter a contract with the City where the City could perform
services and the candidate could voluntarily restrict spending or
signing.
Ms. Shari Hipler, 6272 Barbados, Cypress, stated she sent a letter
to the Council. She expressed objection to political signs posted
on utility poles and felt the candidate should remove them. She
stated the telephone company is unable to remove signs and charge
the candidate. She stated she hoped the Council's ordinance has
a bite to it and that the regulations are made known to the public
so that they will know which candidates abuse the law.
Councilman Lacayo suggested that the Council adopt a policy which
could be transmitted to candidates before the election stating that
the Council is reflecting the public's wishes and does not condone
the posting of political signs on utility poles and requests that
signs be removed within two days after the election. The Council
discussed adoption of an ordinance versus a policy.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain
to adopt a policy to prohibit political signs on utility poles, in
the public right-of-way, require removal within two days after the
election, that the policy be publicized in the newsletter, and to
establish a citizens' committee to review campaign practice regula-
tions and make recommendations regarding a contract between the City
and candidates.
Following further discussion, a substitute motion was moved by
Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to continue
this matter to the next regular meeting, direct staff to investi-
gate the ordinances of surrounding cities and report back on their
procedures for bonding for signs and restrictions on where signs
may be posted, and to report on the recommendations of the Citizens'
Direction Finding Commission regarding campaign spending limitations,
Mayor's Hudson's suggestion for a contract, and a committee to
review candidates' literature.
Councilman Lacayo recommended that the Council adopt a policy now
which will be effective when candidates file in December.
Councilwoman MacLain withdrew the second to the motion.
Councilwomen Sonju and Evans agreed to incorporate Councilman
Lacayo's motion in theirs. Councilwoman Evans requested that the
motion be changed to allow candidates a week following an election
to remove signs, and Councilman Lacayo agreed with the change.
Mayor Hudson felt the citizens' committee was pointless since the
Council members were better aware of campaign problems. He felt
the problems of excessive spending and sign litter could be resolved
through the contract which would also reduce candidates' costs.
Councilmen Hudson and MacLain disagreed with the formation of a com-
mittee to review campaign literature.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo,
MacLain & Sonju
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The City Attorney stated the motion should be deemed to include the
other provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and where the ordinance and
motion are at variance the language of the ordinance will prevail.
Mayor Hudson stated he would present an outline of his proposal for
a contract to the Council.
RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 8:40 p.m. The meeting was
called back to order at 8:50 p.m. with all Council members present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 77-4: Mayor
Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated
December 7 indicating the Planning Commission on October 20 failed
to approve the amendment by a split vote and the Council appealed
the decision on October 24. The amendment proposed to reclassify
the northeast corner of Bloomfield and Orange Avenue from a commer-
cial designation to low-density residential. The City Manager read
two letters, one from Mr. John Kendall who supported the amendment,
felt low-density residential was the most appropriate use for the
corner and indicated there are sufficient commercial and retail uses
in the area. The second letter from Mr. Ken Hulse stated the appli-
cant should be able to develop a commercial use in conformance with
the zoning of the property and asked that the Council consider a
commercial proposal and the possibility of relocating the proposed
building within the property boundaries.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
Mrs. Diane Shepherd, 4036 Brighton Circle, Cypress, stated she felt
the property is not conducive to commercial use since it is not a
large enough area to bring in walk-in business, there are several
stores in the immediate area, and the traffic problem at the corner
would increase. She expressed concern over late night business and
noise [rom a liquor store and urged the Council to approve the change.
Mr. J. Shepherd, 4036 Brighton Circle, reported that the homeowners'
association of the adjacent tract approved including the new homes,
if built on the property, in their Association. He felt noise from
a commercial use would detract from his use of his property and he
asked the Council to approve the change to residential.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831Shirl Street, Cypress, stated the original
staff report recommended approval of the commercial use which is
permitted with the existing zoning of the property, and there may
be other commercial uses which are acceptable to the neighbors. He
felt it was adverse for the Planning Commission to deny a permitted
Mr. Philip Chapirson, the applicant, 3670 Aster, Seal Beach~ reported
that the ABC investigator indicated there was no reason to deny a
liquor license for his store, but this recommendation is subject to
action by the hearing officer. Mr. Chapirson indicated he was un-
decided whether to pursue residential or commercial use and stated
since the time of his application there is less demand for single-
family residential. He stated he has two interested leases: a real
estate office and beauty parlor. He stated he cannot build without
a variance and /he variance relates to the easterly and southerly
building setbacks. Mr. Chapirson stated he should have an answer
from the real estate interest within 60 days and he requested a
continuance of the hearing.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to continue the public hearing regarding the appeal of
General Plan Amendment #77-4 to February 27, 1978 and request that
staff renotify the property owners. The motion unanimously carried
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by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~EN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, MacLain, Sonju &
PUBLIC HEARING RE: PUBLIC NUISANCE AT AP #244-461-01~ LOCATED AT
5242 LINCOLN AVENUE~ CYPRESS~ CALIFORNIA: Mayor Hudson opened the
public hearing and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager announced that all persons wishing to present
testimony must be sworn. Mayor Hudson asked if anyone in the audience
wished to present testimony during the hearing. No one in the audience
wished to present testimony. The City Manager swore in the Public
Works Director. The Public Works Director summarized a report dated
December 9 describing the nuisance conditions on the property which
included vacant and dilapidated buildings and an accumulation of
combustible debris. He stated the required work is described in
the resolution. He stated the owner of record and new purchaser of
the property were both notified of this hearing.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on
this matter. There was no one who wished to speak.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded
Evans to close the public hearing and adopt the
by title only, title as follows:
by Councilwoman
following Resolution
RESOLUTION NO. 1936
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS FINDING AND DECLARING CERTAIN PRE~ISES
WITHIN THE CITY TO BE A NUISANCE, AS DEFINED IN
ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE CYPRESS CITY
CODE, AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT OF THE SAME BY
THE OWNER THEREOF.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL~EN: None
MacLain, Sonju &
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved
by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju to approve
the Warrant List for Warrants #47454 through #47545 in the total
amount of $223,073.95. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo, MacLain,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju &
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TENNIS COURT LOCATION: The Recrea-
tion and Park Director presented a report dated December 7 which
reported on results of two neighborhood meetings held with residents
who live adjacent to the proposed tennis court sites. He presented
maps of the sites and slides of a Whittier tennis complex which
illustrated the type of lights and screening that would be utilized.
The Recreation staff and Recreation and Park Commission recommended
the site by the Civic Center.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak.
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Mrs. Tulley, 5882 Wellson Drive, Cypress, reported she has lived
adjacent to the Cypress High School tennis courts since the school
was built and she has had no lighting or noise problems from the
courts. She felt protection from the lights was more advantageous
than a dark area where persons may congregate. She stated the
school responds immediately if complaints are made about the lights.
Mrs. Linda White, 5096 Eucalyptus Circle, Cypress, stated Mr. Bryant's
evaluation of the neighborhood meeting was correct. She stated she
transmitted the petition to the City Council and she recommended that
the site by the School District property not be selected.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to select Site "B" (Civic Center site) for the tennis court
complex which will be funded with 1976 State Park Bond Act funds.
Councilwoman Evans stated she attended the November 14 Council meeting
and heard the testimony on this matter.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~EN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MacLain, Sonju &
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DISCONTINUANCE OF FAMILY DAY IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE MAY FESTIVAL: The Recreation and Park Director
presented a report dated December 7 which indicated the Recreation
and Park Commission recommended that Family Day be held at the end
of summer activities rather than with the May Festival activities.
Councilwoman MacLain requested a schedule for the Family Day activi-
ties after approval by the Recreation and Park Commission.
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 Commission, ratify the
recommendation of the Recreation and Park Commission to change the
Family Day activities :[rom during the May Festival activities to
culminate the end of summer activities. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo, MacLain,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju &
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by
Councilman Lacayo to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants
#7392 through #7425 in the total amount of $47,330.45. The motion
unanimousIy carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo, MacLain,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~EN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju &
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 40 PROTECTIVE SAFETY VESTS,
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7778-25: The City Manager presented a report
from the Finance Officer dated December 9 which outlined seven bids
received for safety vests for the Police Department.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to accept the bid of Second Chance, 2165 East Col:on Avenue, Men:one,
California, as the lowest responsible bid and award them the contract
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in the amount of $4,006.80. The motion unanimously carried by the
fol]ewing roll cal] vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCIL~IEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
~acLain, Sonju &
CONSIDERATION OF GRAFFITI PROBLEM AND APPEARANCE OF CITY: The City
Manager reported that graffiti is a high priority item which staff
is working on. The Public Works Director reported that staff is
preparing an estimate of the lineal wall footage which must be
cleared of graffiti and investigating different methods of removal
and hoped to present a report for the January 9 meeting.
Mr. Howard Rowen, 5831Shirl Street, Cypress, discussed a method
of graffiti removal used in the City of Cerritos and offered to
investigate some arrangement between Cerritos and Cypress regarding
rental of their machine.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to authorize the Public Works Director to initiate a graffiti
removal program and to present a progress report for the January
9, 1978 meeting.
Following further discussion, Councilman Lacayo moved to amend the
motion to authorize an expenditure of $1,OOO, request that staff
prepare the necessary waiver of liability forms, and adopt the
following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 609
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING ARTICLE VI TO CHAPTER 5
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO
TttE REMOVAL OF GRAFFITI.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL~iEN: Evans,
Rudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILI{EN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, MacLain,
Sonju &
In regard to the unkept appearance of certain areas of the City,
Councilwoman Sonju stated that for some intersections and fast-food
restaurant areas a community-wide program is necessary for maintenance
because of litter or vandalism. She recommended that this matter
be referred for study to the Youth Commission.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilman Lacayo
to refer the matter to the Youth Commission for their recommendations,
advise the Commission of the availability of assistance from other
City commissions, request a report for the February 13, 1978 meeting,
and also request the Recreation and Park Commission to investigate
a policy of offering a reward for information relating to vandalism.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILME?: None
Lacayo, t{acLain,
Sonju &
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session for
matters of personnel at 10:15 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 11:25 p.m. with all Council members present.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson added to the agenda an item
regarding the City Attorney and an item regarding the contracts
between the City and the City and Recreation District employee
associations.
Mayor Hudson stated the Council received a letter indicating that
City Attorney John Murphy would be leaving the firm of Rutan and
Tucker.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
which appoints Elizabeth A. Strauss as City Attorney and Leonard
Hampel as Deputy City Attorney:
RESOLUTION NO. 1937
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPOINTING THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE CITY.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MacLain, Sonju &
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
to adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1938
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE OF
SALARIES FOR EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE
DATE OF SALARIES FOR MANAGEMENT, CONFIDENTIAL,
TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED
UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN.
RESOLUTION NO. 82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A
SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE OF SALARIES FOR
EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION
PLAN AND ESTABLISHING EFFECTIVE DATE OF
SALARIES FOR MANAGEHENT, TEMPORARY AND
SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, MacLain, Sonju &
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Council-
woman MacLain and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at
11:28 p.m. to Monday, January 9, 1978 at 6:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF T~E CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK 00' THE/~iTY OF CYPRESS
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