Minutes 78-01-09375
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 9, lq78
The special meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 5:37 p.m. on Monday, January 9, 1978 in the Cypress City
Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor
Donald Hudson presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmen Evans, Lacayo, Sonju and Hudson
Councilwoman MacLain
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, Elizabeth
Strauss, City Attorney, and the following City staff membors:
Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
pledge to the flag.
The Recreation and Park Director led the
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson
added the following items to the agenda: Item #23a to the Consent
Calendar regarding a resolution of commendation for Eagle Scout
.Jeffrey Clayton Oleson; Item #36 regarding a report by Councilwoman
Evans on fair housing; and Item #37 regarding review of the news-
letter copy.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, seconded by Councilman Lacayo
and unanimously carried to approve the December 12, 1977 minutes.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CABINET WORK: The City
Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
January 4 outlining four bids received.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to determine that the lowest responsible bidder for cabinet
work is Lewis Bilt, Inc., 3562 Cerritos, Los Alamitos, Califoruia,
and award them a contract in the amount of $8,441.00. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TWO PICK-UP TRUCKS~ COMPACT~.
~EQUEST FOR OUOTATION #777g-29:
from the Finance Officer dated
received.
The City Manager presented a reoort
January 3 which outlined five bids
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evaos to accept the bid of Dick Barbour Datsun, 5800 Lincoln Avenue,
Cypress, California, as the lowest responsible bid and award them
the contract in the amount of $7,844.48. The motion unanimoa~lv
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & ~udson
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC PAINT~ REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION #7778-30: The City Manager presented a report from the
Finance Officer dated January 3 which outlined two bids received.
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It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to accept the bid from J. E. Bauer Company, P. O. Box 31352,
Los Angeles, California, as the lowest responsible bid and award
them the contract in the amount of $7,838.70. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CARPETING~ REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION #7778-33: The City Manager presented a report from the
Finance Officer dated January 3 outlining six bids received.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to accept the bid of A. M. McKenzie Company, 3324 S. Susan
Street, Santa Ana, California, as the lowest responsible bid and
award them the contract in the amount of $5,296.20. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hudson announced that all items listed
on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by
the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the
recommendation regarding each item. No Council member wished to
remove an item.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to approve Items #6 through #23a on the Consent Calendar.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
Sonju & Hudson
Item #6: Consideration of Application for a Transfer of an Alco-
holic Beverage License Type "40" On-Sale Beer for Slayton-Laub,
Inc., 9872 Theresa Avenue, Anaheim, California, DBA Humdinger #5,
]0461 Valley View Street, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #7: Consideration of Employment List - Building Inspector.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list
for the position of Building Inspector as submitted.
Item #8: Consideration of Orange County Criminal Justice Council
Robbery Suppression and Apprehension Grant.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows, which approves the joint
powers agreement between the cities of Cypress and Huntington
Beach to conduct a regional robbery suppression and apprehension
program:
RESOLUTION NO. 1939
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITIES OF CYPRESS AND HUNTINGTON BEACH.
Item #9: Consideration of Detachment No. 1-73, Cypress Recreation
and Park District.
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Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
setting forth the time and place for the public hearing to be
conducted at the Council's regular meeting of February 13, 1978:
RESOLUTION NO. 83
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,
DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED
BY THE CITY OF BUENA PARK TO DETACH SUCH INHABITED
TERRITORY DESCRIBED THEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS
"DETACHMENT NO. 1-73" SETTING FORTH ITS REASONS
FOR DESIRING DETACHMENT AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE
TIME AND PLACE THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL WILL
HEAR WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST SUCH DETACHMENT.
Item #10: Consideration of a Resolution Commending Andy K. Riley.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1940
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING ANDY K. RILEY FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS
BY ALERTING CITY OFFICIALS OF THE IMPROPER
DISPOSAL OF DANGEROUS CHEMICAL.
Item #11: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements on Katella
Avenue from Lexington Drive to 560 Feet East of Siboney Street;
F.A.U. Project No. M-L030(1), City of Cypress Project No. 7623-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve the increase
in contract costs of $9,826.00; and (2) accept the improvements
on Katella Avenue from Lexington Drive to 560 feet east of Siboney
Street, F.A.U. Project No. M-L030(1), City of Cypress Project No.
7623-10, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with
plans and specifications and authorize the City Clerk to release
the Labor and Material Bonds upon expiration of the required lien
period providing no lien has been filed and to release the Faithful
Performance Bonds upon expiration of one year guarantee providing
no defects in material or workmanship become evident.
Item #12: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Approving
Designat'ion of Federal Aid Urban Routes in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1941
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE CITY OF CYPRESS PORTION
OF THE 1980 FUNCTIONAL USAGE STUDY AND THE
DESIGNATION OF THE FEDERAL AID URBAN ROUTES
IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
Item #13: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications
and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Construction of
the Community Development Project, Thfrd Year Program, Karen
Avenue and Camp Street and Wheelchair Ramps at Various Locations
Within the City, City of Cypress Project No. 7600-90.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve plans and specifica-
tions for construction of Project No. 7600-90, Community Develop-
ment Project, Third Year Street Improvement Program on Karen Avenue
and Camp Street and construction of wheelchair ramps at various
locations within the City and authorize the City Clerk to advertise
for bids with bid date to be set after approval of H.U.D.
Item #14: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications
and Authorization to Advertise for Bids on Crescent Avenue and
Moody Street Bikeway from Los Angeles County Line to Moody Street
and from Moody Street to Orange Avenue, City of Cypress Project
No. 7702-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve plans and specifi-
cations for the construction of the Crescent Avenue and Moody
Street Bikeway from Los Angeles County Line to Moody Street and
Moody Street to Orange Avenue, Project No. 7702-90, and authorize
the C~ty Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened in the City
Clerk's office at 10:00 a.m. on February 7, 1978.
Item #15: Consideration of Status Report on Graffiti Removal.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #16: Consideration of Request from the City of Laguna Beach
to Endorse the Tin Cup Campaign Reform Ordinance.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #17: Consideration of Donation to High Hopes Band.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize from the Youth
Commission budget a donation of $25.00 to the High Hopes Band.
Item #18: Consideration of Resolution Withdrawing the City'
Membership with Coast Regional Training Center.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1942
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS WITHDRAWING MEMBERSHIP IN THE COAST
REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER AND DISSOLVING THE
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT.
Item #19: Consideration of Request from the City of Burbank
Urging Support of the City of Cypress to Make a Positive Recom-
mendation to the State Legislature Regarding Construction of the
Sundesert Nuclear Plant.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #20: Consideration of Employment List - Maintenance Worker II.
Recommendation: That the City Council extend the
promotional employment list for Maintenance Worker
additional six months.
duration of the
II for an
Item ~2~: Consideration of Solid Waste Management Enforcement
Agency Resolution.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1943
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE DESIGNATION OF THE
ORANGE COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY.
Item #22: Consideration of a Request from the Cypress Chamber
of Commerce to Proclaim February 1978 as Energy Conservation Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the
month of February, 1978 as "Energy Conservation Month" in the
City of Cypress.
Item #23: Consideration of a Request for Support of a Resolution
from the City of Buena Park.
Recommendation: That the City Council go on record in support of
the City Council of the City of Buena Park on their position of
reporting complimentary passes on Statements of Economic Interests
according to actual use.
Item #23a: Consideration of Resolution Commending Boy Scout
Jeffrey Clayton Oleson.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1944
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JEFFREY CLAYTON
OLESON ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Mayor Hudson announced that the special meeting was called because
of the lengthy agenda items regarding the public hearings and per-
sonnel matters.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session at
5:50 p.m. to discuss matters of personnel.
COUNCILWOMAN MACLAIN ARRIVED AT 6:00 P.M.
Mayor Hudson called the regular meeting of the City Council back
to order at 6:40 p.m. with all Council members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak
in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr. Robert Larkin, 9346 Gregory, Cypress, representing Pop Warner
and Pony Colt Football Leagues, expressed objection to the use of
field #3 at Oak Knoll Park for the Chamber May Festival because of
the poor condition in which the field was left after last year's
festival. He presented photographs showing that deep ruts and
rocks still remain on the field which he reported caused several
injuries during the baseball season. He requested that the carni-
val booths be moved 150 or 200 yards northerly to the genera] play
area of the park snd that the rides be located in the parking lot.
He also suggested that Los Alamitos Race Track might be used for
the festival.
The Council held discussion regarding this matter. The Recreation
and Park Director recommended that Mr. Larkin present his request
at the January 10 Recreation and Park Commission meeting.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson continued this matter to the
next regular meeting and requested a report on the results of the
Recreation Commission's meeting.
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PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Hudson read and presented a resolution of
commendation to Mr. Andy K. Riley, a Cypress resident, in appre-
ciation of his efforts in locating a toxic chemical, methyl bromide,
which led to its proper disposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session for
matters of personnel at 6:53 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 8:20 p.m. with all Council members present.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: HYATT DIE CAST CORPORATION:
Mayor Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report
The Planning Director presented a report dated January 5 which
indicated progress has been made with regard to neighborhood com-
plaints about the operation and that a noise monitoring program by
the County Health Department should be completed by the end of
Janusry. Transmitted was a letter from Hyatt Die Cast outlining
changes and modifications to the operation and buildings which
were made to alleviate the problems. He reported staff met today
with Health Department representatives who were given the names
of residents on whose property the sound monitoring equipment
would be mounted. He reported monitoring would be done during
the night and day for a two day period.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter.
Mr. Fred Glass, 9210 Whitney Way, Cypress, reported the noise
from the Hyatt operation is not as frequent but still exists and
is disturbing. He requested a copy of Hyatt's letter. He asked
if the Council's consideration would determine Hyatt's operations
for the future. The Council indicated that the goal would be to
achieve a compatible situation for the neighbors and Hyatt Die Cast.
It was moved by
and unanimously
23.
Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain
carried to continue the public hearing to January
Mayor Hudson welcomed former Councilman John Kanel.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VACATION OF THE PARKING ISLANDS
IN THE COURTS IN TRACT NO. 8126: Mayor Hudson opened the hearing
and asked for the staff report.
The Public Works Director summarized a report dated January 3
which addressed the valuation of the homes, costs for maintenance,
street sweeping, police enforcement and the pros and cons of the
proposed vacation. He stated this information was not presented
to the homeowners.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the
proposed vacation.
Mrs. Jeanette Thompson, 6653 Brewster Court, Cypress, felt the
enforcement costs estimated by staff were overstated. She stated
grounds maintenance workers maintain the court areas and she
did not feel maintenance or liability costs would be significant.
She felt repaying would be done by S & S Construction before
the streets are dedicated to the City.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to
vacation.
Mr. Frank Russ, 11343 Orrs Court, Cypress, stated this matter was
twice rejected by the Association membership and he stated he
favored the status quo. He felt the maintenance costs were minor
and he stated most homeowners probably do not realize the legal
aspects of the matter which could lead to court expenses and
neighborhood dissension, since the Association would not have the
authority to tow away cars.
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Mr. Brett Couchera, 11258 Fichot Way, Cypress, reported the matter
was twice turned down by the majority of homeowners. He felt
gaining more property would not solve the parking problem and felt
~f the Police Department cannot enforce the restriction it would
be impossible for the Association. He preferred all parking spaces
being owned by the City and parking restrictions enforced by the
Police Department.
Mr. Hank Kennedy, 11357 Nashawena Court, Cypress, stated the parking
areas for the patio homes are part of the islands which are main-
tained by the grounds maintenance personnel. He stated the real
problem is cars parking along the sides of the court, across the
ends of the cul-de-sacs and sometimes in front of garages which
would prevent access for fire trucks. He asked that the homeowners
be made more aware of the situation before the Council acts and
alse asked for a review by the Fire Department.
Mr. Lee Smith, 11442 Seabrook, Cypress, felt part of the problem
would be solved by more frequent police enforcement and citing of
violations~. He suggested a prohibition against boats or campers
which are not attached to a towing vehicle.
Mrs. Jeanette Thompson, 6653 Brewster Court, stated the legal
aspects have been considered by the Association's attorney and
she did not feel there would be legal problems. She stated to
date no vehicles have been towed from the townhome parking areas.
She stated the entrances to the alleys and cul-de-sacs are posted
with signs indicating park in marked stalls only and she stated
it is difficult to get the police to come out and issue tickets.
Councilwoman MacLain recommended that the homeowners be provided
with the information prepared by staff describing the vacation and
advantages and disadvantages and that the homeowners conduct an
election and provide the Council with the results.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to clese the public hearing, instruct staff to transmit their
reports to the Homeowners' Association, and request the Association
to conduct a legal election and provide the Council with the results.
Mrs. Thompson expressed concern that the Council previously took
action on the tot lot and recreational vehicle parking issues and
she felt these matters also should have been referred to the home-
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans,
Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju &
Mr. Howard Rowan, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, stated a legal
procedure is available where if the property is vacated to the
Homeowners' Association they can rededicate certain responsibilities
to the City such as police enforcement of parking provisions. The
City Attorney stated the Association may petition the City to
enforce the Vehicle Code on the private streets.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. RALPH
WINKLER~ 4082 HOWARD AVENUE~ LOS ALAMITOS~ CALIFORNIA: Mayor Hudson
opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a report dated January 2 indicating the
application for the permit was to allow solicitation of the sale
of bumper stickers relating to retaining control of the Panama Canal.
Mayor Hudson asked if the applicant wished to speak.
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Mr. Weston Van Buren, representing Mr. Winkler, presented a sample
bumper sticker. He reported the organization did not incorporate
because of the temporary nature of the issue for which they were
soliciting. He felt the organization is non-political since it
is non-partisan and its activities relate to advocacy of an issue.
Mayor Hudson questioned the permit fee for an activity which he
felt was an expression of free speech. He asked if anyone wished
to speak in favor or in opposition to granting of the permit.
Mr. John Kennedy, 10002 St. Vincent Circle, Cypress, asked if
the solicitation to sell political party bumper stickers would
be subject to the same requirements.
The City Attorney stated a political organization may be granted
a solicitation permit subject to Council approval but may not be
exempted from the permit fee.
Mr. Kennedy stated it was his understanding that a political organ-
ization cannot apply for a permit for a fireworks stand or Christmas
tree stand and he questioned the equity since he felt this appli-
cation was political in nature.
Councilman Lacayo stated
is a political issue and
as endorsement.
he would abstain on
he did not want his
the matter since it
approval interpreted
Mr. Van Buren reported that proceeds from the sales will be used
to purchase additional bumper stickers and not for personal gain
of any individual and any remaining funds will be donated to charities.
He stated all their efforts are voluntary.
Councilwoman Evans stated she did not wish to set a precedent for
political type sales and felt this was a political issue and she
stated the $25.00 fee was not that much of an imposition. Council-
woman SonJu stated she did not advocate any position but supported
free speech and she did not feel the organization would make that
much of a profit.
It was moved by Councilwoman SonJu and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to close the public hearing and approve the special permit
and waive the fee. The motion failed to carry by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEN: MacLain & SonJu
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo &
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Hudson
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman SonJu
to close the public hearing and approve the special permit subject
to the fee, with solicitation hours to be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.,
Monday through Saturday. 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 REGULATIONS GOVERNING POLITICAL
SIGNS: The City Manager presented a report dated January 5 which
transmitted reports from the Planning Director and City Attorney
on this matter, The City Attorney's report indicated there are
legal constraints in prohibiting signs in the public right-of-way,
which was approved as a policy at the December 12 Council meeting.
This policy is also in conflict with provisions of the Zoning Ord-
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Councilman Lacayo indicated he did not favor initiating a policy
and forcing candidates, who have given no input on it, to comply
and he suggested that the matter be considered after the election.
He stated candidates may have posted signs before the policy is
enacted.
Mr. Howard Rowan, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, stated he felt it
was illegal to post signs on telephone poles. He read a letter
from the Southern California Edison Company which reported they
issued a press release to political candidates reminding them that
the California Penal Code makes it a misdemeanor to place signs on
private property without the owner's consent. It further stated
that Edison does not allow signs on utility poles because of the
potential safety hazard to linemen and to protect the rights of
private property owners. The Edison Company spokesman suggested
that candidates place signs in the homes of supporters. Mr. Rowan
provided the Council with a copy of tbe letter.
Mr. John Kanel, 5502 Mildred Circle, Cypress, stated the Council
minutes of November, 1975 contained incorrect statements attributed
to him concerning the posting of political signs. He indicated his
position at that time was that candidates should not be prohibited
from posting signs but should post signs with the permission of the
property owner. He felt signs posted on utility poles in the public
right of way should be prohibited.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to direct the City Manager and City Attorney to meet with
all Council candidates during the week of January 16-20 to discuss
the political sign issue and other significant issues relating to
the municipal election, that in the drafting of the new Zoning
Ordinance all reference to political signs be removed, except
that special notation be made to indicate a prohibition against
the posting of such signs within the public right-of-way, and
to instruct staff to address a letter to all candidates at the
time of an election advising them that political signs are per-
mitted within the City but will be removed if they are located
within any portion of public right-of-way or on public property
or are left standing for a period greater than ten days following
the date of an election. 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 &
Mayor Hudson stated Item #28, Consideration of Adopting a Resolu-
tion Establishing Salaries amd Working Conditions for City Employees,
would be considered in an Executive Session.
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CIVIC CENTER
FOR HANDICAPPED ACCESS~ CITY PROJECT NO. 7728-90: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January
5 indicating the improvements were completed in accordance with
plans and specifications.
It was moved by Councilwoman SonJu and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to accept the improvements at the Civic Center for handi-
capped access, City Project ~7728-90, as being satisfactorily
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications. 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 &
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CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITATION
ORDINANCE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 5
which indicated staff recommended a correction to the urgency ord-
inance on a compaign contributions limitation which was adopted by
the Council on November 28, 1977. Due to a scrivener's error, the
ordinance was made ineffective during the calendar year of the
election. The City Attorney recommended that any person who filed
a negative argument should be allowed to amend the argument to
reflect the correction in the ordinance and ballot measure. The
City Attorney distributed a copy of the corrected ordinance to the
Council. Staff also transmitted information on contribution limi-
tation ordinances adopted by other agencies and reported that most
cities adopted a limitation by ordinance and not by charter amend-
ment. The City Attorney described how the error was inadvertently
made.
Mr. Gerald Mullen, 4190 Elizabeth Court, Cypress, asked if someone
else would be given priority over his argument which would eliminate
his from the ballot. The City Attorney stated that only the person
who filed the negative argument would be able to retract or add to
the argument based on the Council's action tonight and this would
not provide for others to submit further arguments.
Mr. Mullen read a statement indicating he filed the negative argu-
ment to the proposed City Code amendment because of the error in
the ordinance of not including the calendar year of the election,
because of its many loopholes and defects, and because of the lack
of public input in its adoption. He recommended that the matter
be delayed until June before submitting it to the voters. He
described several loopholes and expressed his concern that incum-
bent candidates may have received donations for the upcoming election
which will not be regulated by the ordinance, which places the other
candidates at a disadvantage. He asked if any of the Council members
had collected funds for the upcoming election prior to enactment of
the ordinance. All Council members stated they had not collected
funds for the upcoming election. Mr. Mullen suggested that a citi-
zens panel study the matter and make a recommendation to the Council
and he also recommended that the limitation be in the form of an
ordinance and not a Code amendment since later corrections, as in
the amount of the limitation, would require a vote of the people.
He requested that the Council withdraw the measure from the ballot.
Mr. Mullen held further discussion with the Council regarding his
comments and the proposed limitation.
Councilwoman Evans moved to withdraw the measure from the ballot.
The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as
follows, and adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO, 610
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 608 PLACING
A LIMITATION ON THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CAMPAIGN CON-
TRIBUTIONS IN ANY SINGLE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
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 &
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was
moved by Councilwoman MaeLain and seconded by Councilman Lacayo
to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #47546 through #47838
in the total amount of $921,023.76. 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 &
Mayor Hudson stated Item #32, Consideration of Resolution Estab-
lishing Salaries and Working Conditions for Recreation and Park
District Employees, would be considered in Executive Session.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson continued
eration of Establishing New Classifications,
meeting.
Item #33, Consid-
to the January 16
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 1977 STATE ENVIRON-
MENTAL AWARDS PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report from
the Recreation and Park Director dated January 5 who recommended
that the design and use of Oak Knoll Park be submitted for judging
in the program which was established by the California Park and
Recreation Society.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 84
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,
TO AUTHORIZE.SUBMITTAL OF AN ENTRY OF OAK KNOLL
PARK TO THE CALIFORNIA PARK AND RECREATION
SOCIETY'S 1977 STATE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
COMMITTEE.
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 COMMER-
CIAL WARRANT LISTS: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and sec-
onded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the District Warrant List
for Warrants #7426 through #7531 in the total amount of $261,752.83.
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 &
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson continued Item #36, regarding
a report on fair housing by Councilwoman Evans, to the January 23
meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju and
unanimously carried to continue Item #37, review of the newsletter
copy, to a meeting on January 16.
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It was moved by Mayor Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman Evans and
unanimously carried to schedule a work session meeting for Monday,
January 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room to
consider budget and personnel items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session at
10:50 p.m. for matters of personnel.
COUNCILWOMAN EVANS LEFT THE MEETING AT 10:50 P.M.
Mayor Hudson called the meeting back to order at 11:13 p.m. with
Councilwoman Evans absent.
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager presented
a report dated January 5 which transmitted memoranda of under-
standing outlining the wages, hours, fringe benefits and other
terms and conditions of employment which have been agreed upon
by City management and the City's employee associations.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1945
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A BASIC COMPENSATION
PLAN, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
PLACED UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN, AND
ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR LIMITED TERM AND
TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED
UNDER THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Evans
MacLain, SonJu & Hudson
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
EMPLOYEES: The City Manager presented a report dated January 5
which transmitted a memorandum of understanding approved by City
management and the Park District employees' association as agreed
upon during the meet and confer sessions.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
SonJu that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 85
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 A BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN, ESTAB-
LISHING SALARIES FOR MISCELLANEOUS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES PLACED UNDER THE
BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN, AND ESTABLISHING
SALARIES FOR TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER
THE BASIC COMPENSATION PLAN.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Evans
MacLain,
Sonju & Hudson
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by
Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting
at 11:15 p.m. to Monday, January 16, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Administrative Conference Room.
MAYOR OF THE/CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLER~ OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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