Minutes 78-01-23~IINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 23, 1978
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The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 6:40 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 1978 in the Cypress
City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor Donald Hudson presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen
Hudson
ABSENT: None
Evans, Lacayo, MacLain, Sonju and
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, Elizabeth
Strauss, City Attorney, and the following City staff members:
Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Hawley, Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Planning Director led the pledge to
the flag.
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of December
27, 1977 and January 9, 1978.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson added the following matters
to the agenda:
Item #15a regarding a proclamation for the Cypress Women's
Club;
Item #15b regarding a donation from the Cypress Women's Club;
Item #15c regarding a request for exchange of holidays;
Item #15d regarding a resolution of commendation for
John Murphy;
Item #19a regarding a report by Councilwoman Evans on a
legislative meeting;
Item #15e regarding a letter of thanks to Art Schatzeder;
Item #28 regarding co-sponsorship of a General League meeting;
Item #29 regarding a letter from the Naval Weapons Station.
The City Manager also requested an Executive Session to discuss
matters of personnel.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Hudson read and presented a resolution of commendation and
a City plaque to John Murphy in recognition of his outstanding
service to the City of Cypress as City Attorney. Mr. ~lurphy
thanked the Council and expressed his pleasure for being asso-
ciated with the City and for having worked with such a professional
and dedicated Council and staff.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR POLICE SECURITY WALL~
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7778-34: The City Manager presented a
report from the Finance Officer dated January 19 which outlined
four bids received for construction of the block wall separating
the Police Department and library parking lots.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to accept the bid of Cai-Western Masonry, 6906 San Adriano
Way, Buena Park, California, as the lowest responsible bid and
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award them the contract in the amount of $3,026.00. 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
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
recommendatiol~ listed on the agenda. Mayor Hudson requested the
removal of Item #9 and that Item #13 be considered with Item'#22.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to approve Items #2 through #15e with the exception of
Items #9 and 13. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN
0 COUNCILMEN
0 COUNCILMEN
Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
None
None
MacLain, Sonju
Item #2: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Jeffrey
McClelland on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1946
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JEFFREY McCLELLAND
ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item #3: Consideration of Claim Submitted by Junne D. McYarlin,
4768 Larwin Avenue, Cypress.
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 #4: Consideration of Annual Report on the Status of Planning
Department Activities.
Recommendation: Receive and file the report and direct staff to
transmit it to the appropriate State agency in accordance with
the State Planning Act.
Item #5: Consideration of Request to Proclaim the Week of February
5-Il, 1978 as International Circle K Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week
of February 5 - ll, 1978 as "International Circle K Week" in the
City of Cypress.
Item #6: Consideration of Approval of Traffic Commission's Recom-
mendation for No Parking Areas on Bloomfield Street and Cerritos.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1947
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO STANDING" ZONES
AND "NO PARKING" AREAS.
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Item #7: Consideration of Right-of-Way Certification, Valley View
Street and Katella Avenue, From Valley View 350' N/O to 650' S/O
Katella Avenue on Katella 650' W/O to 350' E/O Valley View Street
F.A.U. Project #M-030, City of Cypress Project #7505-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Right-of-Way
Certificate and authorize the Mayor to sign the certificate and
the City Clerk to attest to his signature.
Item #8: Consideration of Approval of a Touring Fee for the
Production of the "Magic Hat".
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex officio
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
ratify the recommendation of the Arts and Cultural Commission by
adopting a fee of $40 for sponsorship of the touring production
of the "Magic Hat".
Item #10: Consideration of Vandalism Reward Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
receive and file the report.
Item #11: Consideration of Fee Adjustment for Admission to Com-
munity Oriented Theater Plays.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
ratify the actions of the Arts and Cultural Commission and adopt
the following fee schedule for future productions of the Community
Oriented Theatre (COT):
$3.00 - general admission; $2.00 - students/seniors;
$1.75 - groups of 16 or more (Except opening night).
Item #12: Consideration of Promotional Employment List - Program
Coordinator, Cypress Recreation and Park District.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
certify the promotional employment list for Program Coordinator
as submitted.
Item #14: Consideration of Application for a Type "21" off-Sale
General Alcoholic Beverage License ~or Joseph Gehchi, DBA Scotty's
Food Center, 6381 Ball Road, Cypress,
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #15: Consideration of Application for a Person-too-Person
Transfer of a Type "42" On-Sale Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage
License for Galen and Margaret Wessels, DBA the Red Rooster,
6072 "B" L~ncoln Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #15a: Consideration of Request from Woman's Club of Cypress
to Proclaim February as Federation Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the
month of February as "Federation Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item #15b: Consideration of Donation from Woman's Club of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council gratefully accept the $25.00
donation to the Cypress Police Department and communicate their
thanks to the Woman's Club of Cypress.
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Item #15c: Consideration of Request by Cypress Employee Associa-
tion to Exchange Holidays.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the exchange of
Lincoln's Birthday Holiday, February 13, for the day after Thanks-
giving, November 24.
Item #15d: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for
former City Attorney John Murphy.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1948
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS COMMENDING CITY ATTORNEY JOHN J.
MURPHY FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item #15e: Consideration of Letter of Thanks to United Way Chair-
man.
Recom~aendation: That the City Council direct
to Public Works Director Arthur W. Schatzeder
United Way campaign chairman.
a letter of thanks
for serving as 1977
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone in the audience
wished to speak on any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to
speak.
With regard to Item #9, Consideration of May Festival Festivities,
the Recreation and Park Director presented a report dated January
17 indicating the Recreation and Park Commission on January 9 con-
sidered the request by ~r. Bob Larkin, representing the Cypress
Pony Colt League, that the Commission reconsider their authorization
for the May Festival to be located at Oak Knoll Park. The Chamber
of Commerce indicated at the meeting that they would implement a
contingency plan and relocate the Festival in the event of rain.
The Commission reaffirmed their previous action.
Mr. Robert Larkin, 9346 Gregory Street, Cypress, read a letter
from representatives of Cypress Federal Little League, Pop Warner
Football League, Cypress Pony Baseball and the American Youth
Soccer Association which outlined their objection to the use of
the regulation baseball field #3 at Oak Knoll Park for the May
Festival. Their opposition was based on damage caused by heavy
carnival equipment and trucks, loss of revenue from the snack bar,
need to relocate to substandard fields, parking shortage, and
disruption of the Little League program. They recommended that
the festival be moved to the Race Track since this would not
result in interference with sports programs or create noise or
light disturbance to neighbors or a parking shortage.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans that the City Council instruct the Recreation and Park
Commission to relocate the May Festival carnival to another loca-
tion other than Oak Knoll Park.
Councilwoman MacLain pointed out that the park was designed £or
use by all segments of the community, not only the sports leagues,
and all residents pay taxes for its maintenance. She stated
the parking lot in front of the Community Center is available but
is not used by the leagues. She stated Oak Knoll is the only
park large enough to accommodate the May Festival.
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Ms. Shirley Rosencrantz, 6464 Angola, Cypress, representing the
Women's Auxiliary for Little League, stated the league pays 5%
of gross receipts from the snack bar to the Recreation and Park
District.
The Council held further discussion on the matter. A substitute
motion was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Council-
woman MacLain to continue the matter to the next meeting and
request representatives of the sports leagues which use the park
to meet with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce responsible
for the May Festival to investigate an alternate location for the
festival. The substitute motion failed to carry by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEN:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
MacLain & Sonju
Evans, Lacayo & Hudson
None
The original motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: MacLain
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Sonju & Hudson
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL
MEETING: Councilwoman Evans reported she recently attended a
viewing of an informative film prepared by the Orange County Fair
Housing Council which is interested in presenting the film to
community groups and the City Council. She stated the Council
will probably be contacted by the Fair Housing staff. Council-
woman Evans also reported she attended a legislative meeting and
received a bulletin outlining 37 ne%v laws which are going into
effect and that she would provide the Council with this information.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session at
7:40 p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called back
to order at 8:00 p.m. with all Council members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Jim Duncan, 9787 Rome, Cypress, stated
he was having difficulty hearing several Council members speak.
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 from the Planning Director
dated January 17 which recommended that the hearing be continued
since the Health Department has been unable to conduct the noise
monitoring studies because of inclement weather.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Sonju
and unanimously carried to continue the public hearing regarding
Hyatt Die Cast Corporation to the February 14 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN ~{ENDMENT NO. 77-5: ~.{ayor Hudson
opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated January 16 indi-
cating the Planning Commission on December 1, 1977 unanimously
recommended approval of the amendment which proposes to change
the classification of property at the northwest corner of Ball
Road and Juanita Street from commercial to high-density residen-
tial and commercial. The Planning Director identified the subject
property and adjacent land uses on an aerial photograph and sum-
marized Staff Report #77-37 dated October 12, 1977 which described
the application. He reported staff did not support the amendment
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since they felt the property was in a highly viable commercial
area and has corner exposure to offer a broad range of commercial
opportunities and because problem properties with unusual charac-
teristics have been developed commercially within the City.
Mayor Hudson asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Doug Powery, representing MEB Investments, the applicant,.
stated they felt the current zoning makes the property unfeasible
for development as a large commercial center and the property
requires a unique development solution for the highest and best
use. He read letters from Grubb and Ellis, their commercial
leasing agent, regarding their failure to find tenants, a letter
from the Mission Viejo Company, the former owner of the property,
indicating it was impractical to develop the entire property com-
mercially, and a letter from the owner of the Alpha Beta Center
at Valley View and Ball which gave a history of rental demand in
the center and indicated he was seeking tenants for vacant space.
Mr. Powery submitted information to the Council which included a
listing of various types of commercial tenants which ~EB contacted
and their replies. Mr. Powery outlined reasons to support their
rezoning request which were based on: the extreme property depth
and existing specimen trees which would offer poor exposure for
tenants at the rear oY the property, weak traffic count on Juanita
and Ball Road, MEB's inability to attract tenants, the considerable
supply of commercial space and commercial vacancies in the area,
unviability of commercial tenants in Scotty's Food Center, and
lack o~ prospects for residential development to support commer-
cial in the area. He presented slides to illustrate his comments.
Mr. Powery reported the residential portion of their development
would be the same depth as the apartments a~ross the street to
maintain a consistent pattern, they would try to preserve the
specimen trees, and they have of[ered to pay half the cost for a
traffic signal at Juanita and Ball. }te stated the plan would
provide a buffer between single-family residential and commercial.
He stated their property is an unfair comparison with the Albert-
son's center which is at a prime location and Valley View has a
higher traffic count. He stated their traffic consultant deter-
mined a combined zoning would generate less traffic than total
commercial. He stated their solution is to develop a unique center
that will attract tenants and patrons by its facade and they are
considering a center with an old West theme.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
The following persons spoke in support of the project:
Mr. James Duncan, 9787 Rome Street, Cypress
Mr. Alfonse Troncone, 5427 Oxford Drive, Cypress
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. No
one wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Powery reported they received no direct inquiries from com-
mercial tenants through their broker for any commercial project.
He stated in their solicitation letter they indicated they would
build and operate a restaurant as the major tenant. He reported
~EB has an operator and they propose a steak house r~staurant
with an 01d saloon atmosphere and related shops such as a bootery.
He reported they propose a two-story, 6000 square foot restaurant
and he presented a conceptual rendering of the center showing
an old West facade.
Councilman Lacayo pointed out that developers of commercial/resi-
dential projects in the past have been required to construct the
commercial portion first. Mr. Powery stated MEB would construct
the commercial portion before the condominiums. ~{ayor Hudson
stated his concern was that the project did not take into account
the future needs of the City. He stated the tone is being set
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in the area and there is a sense of cluster and available land
for com~nercial use and he was reluctant to support rezoning because
commercial does not appear to be viable now. He felt the Albert-
son's center is evidence that commercial is viable in the area.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1949
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENdmENT
NO. 77-5.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Hudson
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
MacLain & Sonju
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to initiate zone change proceedings to bring the subject
property into conformance with the General Plan. 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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-5/ANNEXATION
NO. 77-1: ~ayor Hudson opened the public hearing and asked for
the staff report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated January 16 indi-
cating the Planning Commission on January 5 unanimously approved
the zone change from County C-1 to CH-10,000 upon annexation of
the county unincorporated property at the northwest corner of
Lincoln Avenue and Sumner Place. He reported LAFCO approved the
annexation on January 11. He presented aerial slides of the prop-
erty showing the Road Runner Tire Company on the front portion and
a small contractor's equipment yard at the rear. He reported the
property owner installed wood slats in the chain link fence which
provides better screening. He reported the only objection raised
at the Commission meeting was by the adjacent resident who works
night hours and is disturbed by daytime noise on the property.
He transmitted a petition in opposition from adjacent property
owners. The Planning Director reported the use is non-conforming
under the County zoning but is permitted under the City's CH-10000
zone. He reported the use on the property is not intensive.
Mr. Gene Holle, 8182 Redford Lane, La Palma, the property owner,
stated his request for rezoning and annexation was based on the
fact that surrounding properties on Lincoln have CH-iOOOO zoning
and this zoning would enhance his property value and.annexation
would reduce a County island.. He reported future plans in one
or two years are to remove the existing use and build a commercial
center. He stated he will try to alleviate the noise concerns.
He reported the operation leaves in the morning and returns in the
evening and usually there are only two persons on the property.
Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in
opposition. There was no one wishing to speak either in favor
or opposition.
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It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolu-
tion by title only, title as follows, approving annexation of
the subject property to the City of Cypress, and to transmit the
supportive materials to the Local Agency Formation Commission for
completion of said annexation:
RESOLUTION NO. 1950
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN
UNINHABITED TERRITORY, DESIGNATED AS "ANNEXA-
TION NO. 77-1", TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title
as follows, and approve the first reading of the Ordinance approving
the establishment of a CH-10,000 Zone for the subject property
upon its annexation:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559 BY
APPROVING PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 77-5.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
~acLain, Sonju
Mayor Hudson announced that Items #20 and #21 would be considered
in Executive Session.
In regard to Item #22, Consideration of an Appointment of a
Representative to the Regional Airport Authority Committee, the
City Manager presented a report dated January 19 which indicated
the Orange County League president requested City Councils to take
a position regarding the appointment.
Mayor Hudson stated he felt the matter was not one of choosing
one airport authority study over the other which was a concern
expressed by other cities. He suggested that the League consider
the matter of funding of the Los Angeles authority to determine
whether funding of that study would adversely affect the ICAA
study and whether Orange County representation on the Los Angeles
authority would be detrimental to the ICAA. In regard to Item
#13, Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Garden Grove
Requesting the Orange County League of Cities to Support the
Airport Planning Efforts of the Inter-County Airport Authority,
Mayor Hudson moved that the Council transmit its position of con-
tinued support of Resolution #1741 to Garden Grove and the League.
Councilwoman Sonju requested background information on all the
airport studies underway and suggested that one study be given
broad support by the League. She favored election of a repre-
sentative to the Los Angeles authority of a person who is not
already on an airport related body.
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Councilwoman MacLain reported on the discussion at the January
League meeting and outlined the issues in the January 18 letter to
all cities to be discussed at the February meeting. She favored
election of a representative by the City Selection Committee. In
regard to Item #13, she stated she was satisfied with the Council's
present position.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain that the representative to the Regional Airport Authority
Committee be selected by election by the City Selection Committee
to serve a one year term and be responsible for timely reporting
to the League.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she did not include eligibility require-
ments since this can be a platform for the candidates. She sup-
ported a League ad hoc committee representing interested cities
and she recommended that Cypress send a person to monitor the
Regional Airport Authority Committee meetings.
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
In regard to Item #13, Councilwoman Sonju suggested continuing
the matter so that the Council may review the status of the Inter-
County Airport Authority and Cypress' past actions regarding the
Authority and airport study.
It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to continue Item #13 to the February 14 meeting.
The City Manager reviewed the Council's past actions regarding
the ICAA which included adoption of Resolution #1741, subsequent
reaffirmation of the resolution, and adoption of Resolution #1788
which expressed opposition to Chino Hills as an airport site and
to commercial/joint use of Los Alamitos Naval Air Station.
Mayor Hudson moved a substitute motion that the Council's previous
actions as outlined by the City Manager be transmitted to the
League and Inter-County Airport Authority and that the Council
request information regarding the status of the ICAA and a report
for the February 14 meeting.
Councilwoman Sonju stated she was reluctant to reaffirm the City's
position since she felt unified support and participation by the
League cities was better in view of the Federally funded airport
study and because she was uncertain of the status of the ICAA.
The Council held further discussion on the matter.
Councilwoman Evans withdrew her second to the original motion.
Councilwoman Evans seconded Mayor Hudson's motion with the addi-
tion that Cypress monitor the meetings of the Inter-County Airport
Authority. The motion carried by the following roll .call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, Lacayo, MacLain & Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSTAINS: 1COUNCIL~{EN: Sonju
RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 9:50 p.m.
COUNCILMAN LACAYO LEFT THE MEETING AT 9:50 P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 10:05 p.m. with Councilman
Lacayo absent.
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CONSIDERATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENT
HOUSING ELEMENT GUIDELINES: The City Manager presented a report
dated January 19 which transmitted a resolution from the City of
Burbank opposing the housing distribution proposals of SCAG and a
commun!(mti~;n fram State Senator Richardson objecting to SCAG's
hr)usinfr e, lement g~,.idelines and land use element. He reported a
lett~,r was se~t[ !~ the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community
l)ewelopment expressing concern over the fair share allocation
approa,'h us~,d by SCAG in the housing element. Staff recommended
supp~ri of lhe Burbank resolution.
Ii1 w~,s mow~d by C,mncilwoman Sonju and seconded by Councilwoman
E,~;m~ ~,(~ auLho~'ize the Mayor to transmit a communication to the
~,,~;~ ~e:'n Califor~ia Aasoo~iat ion of Governments opposing the
hou~in~; di~tt'ibui ion proposal as contained in the proposed housing
ei~tnen~, guidelLnos. The motion unanimously carried by the
f~[ !~)WllI~ I'Oil (~] I vote:
COUNCILMEN: Evans,
COUNCILMEN: None
COUNCILMEN: Lac aye
MacLain, Sonjn & Hnd~qon
Ma)~;, I{uds~m ~tated he would transmit to the Council material
rclal, ing to his concerns and suggest that Cypress and other ~ities
c:on~id~r withdrawing from SCAG. He requested that the City
aii~?u,~v examine ~her alternatives and provide an opinion on
the C, iiy's rights in 1, his regard and any other pertinent infer-
realism on the issue. Councilwoman }~acLain suggested that Mayor
Hud~(m's infermation comment on how the population figures would
be :~!'('~*cted by elimination of Orange County's population,
CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF PARKING PROHIBITION ON STREET
SWEEPING DAYS: The City Manager transmitted a comprehensive
~,(?~.,,~i t';~ii'.~'~ing impl~mentation of the parking prohibit i~n prepared
by the Administrative Coordinating Team and dated January ~6.
May~' Itucls~m suggested that the enforcement officer for the program
(~bs~r'~e the speed of the sweeper and effectiveness of sweeping
and make recommendations.
It was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman l~acLain
to: (1) approve and authorize implementation of the parking pro-
hibition on street sweeping days as outlined in the staff report
and (2) appropriate funds from the fund balance of the General
Fund fo~' the items listed in the staff report.
The C~mncil discussed the matter of making special arrangements
for certain areas of the City, such as Tanglewood and the Brent-
wood area. Mayor Hudson favored implementing the program and
then determining problem areas.
Mr. Gerald Mullen, 4190 Elizabeth Court, Cypress, indicated the
pac.'king shortage is a valid problem in Tanglewood and other areas
and he asked that the Council consider all the needs of residents
and n~)t .just the desire for clean streets.
Connc~ lwoman MacLain stated exceptional areas can be found through-
out the City and an approach such as sweeping both sides of a
street on alternate days and p0stin~ the necessary signs would be
too expensive. She moved a substitute motion to reject the parking
prohJbi. Lion on street sweeping days. The motion was not seconded.
A substitute motion was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded
by Councilwoman Sonju to approve and authorize initiation of the
parking prohibition and approve the appropriations and direct
staff to prepare a revised plan for alternate sweeping for the
Tangl~wood area.
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Councilwoman MacLain recommended that the Brentwood area be con-
sidered for an alternate sweeping program since it is similar to
the Tanglewood area. Mayor Hudson recommended that the Council
reexamine the staff report and public hearing results and study
the data on costs relating to alternate sweeping programs for the
special areas.
Councilwoman Evans withdrew her motion and Mayor Hudson withdrew
his motion.
It was moved by Councilwoman Evans, seconded by Councilwoman
Sonju and unanimously carried to continue the matter to the
February 14 meeting and request a staff report including an
analysis by area and cumulative costs to implement an alternate
sweeping program for special areas.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was
moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Evans
to ap~rove the Warrant List for Warrants #47839 through #47913
in the total amount of $276,097.70. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
Mayor Hudson stated Item #26 would be considered in Executive
Session.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMER-
CIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilwoman Sonju and sec-
onded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve the District Warrant
List for Warrants #7532 through #7563 in the total amount of
$23,229.80. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
~{acLain,
Sonju & Hudson
In regard to Item #28, Consideration of Co-Sponsorship of June
General League Meeting, it was moved by Councilwoman Sonju, sec-
onded by Councilwoman MacLain and unanimously carried to approve
co-sponsorship of the June 15 General League meeting with the
City of Los Alamitos which meeting will also serve to honor
retired Council members.
In regard to Item #29, Consideration of Communication from Seal
Beach Naval Weapons Station, Chief Duke reported on the transpor-
tation of a dangerous testing gas by helicopter. He reported
the helicopters would come in over the base, transfer the gas
to a plane which would then fly out over the ocean and that he
was assured the flights would not be over the Cypress city limits.
The Council took no action on this matter.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Executive Session for
matters of personnel at 10:55 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 11:16 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent~
Hearing no objections, Mayor Hudson continued Item #20, Consid-
eration of City of Cypress Management Salary Resolution, and
Item #26, Consideration of Recreation and Park District Salary
Resolution, to the January 30 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTMENTS OF POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPART-
MENT: The City Manager presented a report dated January 19
regarding a proposal to add one Police Lieutenant and one Police
Officer and delete one Police Sergeant and one Administrative
Analyst.
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January 23, 1978
It was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Evans
to authorize an adjustment in the current budget deleting the
positions of one Police Sergeant and one Administrative Analyst
and adding the positions of one Lieutenant and one Police Officer.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call.vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Evans, MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: i COUNCILMEN: Lacayo
Sonju & Hudson
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded
by Councilwoman Sonju and unanimously carried to adjourn the
meeting at 11:20 p.m. to Monday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Administrative Conference Room.
MAYDR OF THE ~TY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY'CLERK OF TI~E CITY OF CYPRESS
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