Minutes 78-04-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF Tile CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
April 24, 1978
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to
order at 6:36 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 1978 in the Cypress City
Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenne, Cypress, California, Mayor
Donald Hudson presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members
and Hudson
ABSENT: None
Evans, Lacayo, MacLain, Rowan
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, Roger
Grab]e, Deputy City Attorney, and the following Citv staff members:
Bryant, Davenport, Hawley, Powell, Schatzeder and Shumard.
PLEDGE OF AI. LEGIANCE:
the flag .
The Planning Director led the pledge to
MINUTES:
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of March
27, blarch 29, April 3 and April lQ.
CONS [DERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE COMPACT AUTOMOBILE
RE(IUEST FOR QUOTATION #7778-61: The City Manager presented a
report from the F~nance Officer dated April 20 which listed the
four bids received for the automobile. Staff recommended the
porchase of the automobile instead of a scooter for the street
sweeping program because it is less expensive, more versatile and
has .1 greater trade-in value.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to accept the bid of Harbor Chevrolet, 3770 Cherry Avenue,
l,onl,, Beach, as the lowest responsible bidder and award them tht.
contract in the amonnt of $3,859.77. The motion unanlmous] v
carried hy the roi]owing roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Hudson announced that a]] items listed
on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by
the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the
recommendation listed on the agenda. No Council Member wished
to remove an item.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded hy Councilwom;~n
Evans to approve Items #2 through #18 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLaln, Rowan
Item #2: Consideration of a Request
Committee for Waiver of Fees for the
Annual Fiesta.
from the St. Irenaens Fiesta
St. Irenaeus Catholic Chnrch
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Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request to waive
all required fees for the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church Annual Fiesta
on June 24 and 25, ]978, with the condition that no fee building
and electrical permits be obtained for carnival activities.
Item #3: Consideration of Appropriation for Orange County Disaster
Agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize an appropriation
of $655.00 from the General Fund to Account #10-4163-109.01.
Item #4: Consideration of an Application for Exemption from a
Special Permit Cypress Paid-Call Fire Department Station No. 12.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the
Cypress Paid-Call Fire Department Station #12 to conduct the sale
of pancake breakfast tickets in the City of Cypress from April
25, 1978 through June 3, 1978 and that they be granted an exemption
from a Special Permlt pursuant to Section 15-57 A(1) (b) of the
City Code.
ltem #5: Consideration of a Request from the Lung Association of
Orange County to Proclaim the Week of May 1-7, ]978 as Clean Air
Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the
week of May 1-7, 1978 as "Clean Air Week" in the Citv of Cypress.
Item ~6: Consideration of a Request from the American AssocJation
of Medical Assistants, State of California, Inc., Orange County
Chapter, to Proclaim the Week of May 15-21, 1978 as Medical Assis-
tants Week.
Recommendation: That the Mavor and City Coanci] pro~ ]aim th~
week of May 15-[~l, 1978 as "Medical Assistants Week" in the City
Item :~7: Consider'at Joe of a Reguest from Ri~ hard i,. Kimbell of
the~ L;,w Firm ot Fonte and Warren to Proclaim Monday, May 1, 1978
~s !.a ~, Day U.S.A.
t97.9 l~ "Law Day U.S.A." in the City of Cypress.
item ~,8: Consideration of Promotional Emplovmc~t List - Poi icc
R~commendation: That the City Council certify the promotionc~]
employment list for the position of Police Lieutenant as submi t ted.
item #9: Consideration of a Request from the Cypress Twirlers;
for PermissJon to Use the City Council Chambers Plaza Area for
Square Dancing.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve thc re-
quest of the Cypress Twirlers for use of the City Council Chambers
Plaza on July 8, August 5 and September 2, 1978 between the hours
oi' 7:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.
Item #10: Consideration of a Request to Proc]aim June as Recrea-
tion Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council, acting as the
ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, proclaim June as "Recreation Month" in the City of Cypress.
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Item #11: Consideration of Concerns Relative to Peppertree Park.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
receive and file the report.
Item #12: Consideration of a Recommendation from the Civic Center
Property Acquisition Study Committee.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the minutes
and recommendations from the Civic Center Property Acquisition
Study Committee and continue consideration of this item to the
meeting of June 26, 1978.
Item #13: Consideration of Fees and Charges, Cypress Recreation
and Park District.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
approve and ratify the recommendations of the Cypress
and Park Commission.
ex officio
District,
Recreation
Item #14: Consideration of Concession Agreement between the
Cypress Recreation and Park District and the Cypress Federal
Little League and Cypress Pony Baseball League.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
subject agreement.
Item #15: Consideration of a Request from the Mental Hca]th Asso-
ciation to Proclaim the Month of May, ]978 as Mental Health Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proc]aim the month
of May, 1978 as "Mental Heal th Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item #16: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications
and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Landscaping of
Vallev View Street from Lincoln Avenue to Orange Avenue and from
I~elle Avenue to (]erritos Avenue, City of Cypress Project No. 768]-
90.
Recommendation: That the City Council aDprove the plaas and speci-
fications for landscaping Valley View Street from Lincoln Avenue
to Orange Avenue and from Belle Avenue to Cerritos Avenue, Proie~'t
~7681-90, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with
bids to be opened in the office of the City Clerk on May 16, 1978
at 10:00 a.m.
item #17: Consideration of Traffic Commission Recommendation for
the Removal of the "No Parking" Restriction on Lee Drive.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Staff to
remove the "No Parking" restrictions on Lee Drive.
Item #18: Consideration of Report on Use of Aluminum Wire for
Residential Construction.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Hudson asked if anyone wished to speak
in regard to any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Edward Allen, 2510 N. French, Santa Ana, spoke on the issue
of abortion, read a resolution urging that abortion be prohibited
in the state and country, and requested that the Council adopt
the resolution.
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The following per~>a~ spoke in opposition to the practice of abor-
tion and requested the Counc~! 's support bv adeptJon of the resol-
ution. Severa] ~:p~akcrs also requested closure of Doctors' Surgical
Center, inc. in Cypress where abortions are performed:
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Mr
Ms
Ms
Joe Sheaff, 'i4(15 Vista Sierra, Cypress
and Mrs. William Mi]ey, 4064 Avenida Seville, Cypress
Felix Fame[are, 4482 Marion, Cypress
Ralph Wodiot~! , 6892 Santee Avenue, Westminster
Tom Na~le, ~} {~)? Craham, Cypress
Jim Wri?,h~ , 11652 l,uzon, Cvpress
Gloria Butler', 1897. San dose~ Fountain Valley
doyco Wiker, 5 ~00 Orange, Cypress
Carolyn Famolaro, 4482 Mar~on, Cypress
Mr. and Mrs. Milev pr sented the Counci] with a petition opposing
abortion.
Following Council J]~cu:~slon, it was moved bv Caunci]woman Evans and
seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to place the issue of abortion
,\YES: 5 C¢1/ NC II,MEMBERS: Evans, Lacaw>,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 C~)I!NC II~HES~B ER S: None
ABSENF: ~ <OUNC II,HEMI~ERS: None
possible Health (l:~/ S:!{~)L,~ C,~do violations relitin~, to cteanl incss
Mr. Allen stated hc was hopeful tine abortion issu,, would be placed
on the national t,]ectlon hailer.
RECESS: Mayor Hudson cai le~d a recess at 7:36 p.m. Ti~e meetint,,
was called back to ~1 der at 7:47 p.m. wltb al 1 Couttcilmembers
preser~t.
Hearing no objections, Mavor Hudson added th~ fei ]owing matters
to tho agenda:
Item #28 a r~:gardln~ review of plot plans and elevations
Item #35 regarding namin~r of certain members of the May
Festival Steering Committee as agents of the City
Item #36 regarding review of the newsletter draft.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LETTER O~ AGREEMENT TO GUARANTEE
CONSTRUCTION OF STORM DRAIN AND SEWER: The City Manager presented
a report from the Public Works Director dated Al~ril 18 which indi-
cated signed copies of the Letter of Agreement were received.
Following execution by the Council, a Memorandum of Agreement
will be executed with the property owner.
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It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to
attest the Letter of Agreement between Lawrence Harvey and the
City of Cypress for participation in the cost of construction
of the Katella Avenue Sanitary Sewer and the Walker Street Storm
Drain. The motion unanimously carried bv the followin~ roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON CONDITIONS OF DEDICATION
OF RIGHT-OF-WAY ON CAROB STREET: The City Manager presented a
report from the Public Works Director dated April 18 indicating
that seven property owners whose property backs up to Carob Street
individually dedicated a perpetual easement and right-of-way for
street purposes but did not dedicate access rights to Carob Street.
The Council agreed to receive and file tile staff report and further
directed the staff to negotiate with the affected property owners
to determine their responsiveness to constru~ tion of a block wail
with gates, the possibility of a joint powers agreement for the
wall constructions, or dedication of access rights in exchange for
the City's construction of the wall. The Council indicated that
discussions with the County regard4ag funding could follow the
discussions with the property owners.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: DISCUSSION OF NOISE COMPLAINTS
AT HYATT DIE CAS?' AND ENGINEERING CORPORATION: Mayor Hudson opened
the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director
dated April 2Q who recommended that the bearing be continued to
allow time for the County ttealth Department to condoct follow-up
noise tests.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded bv Cot~ncilwoman
Macl,ain to continue the public hearing[ regard ing Hyatt Die C~st
to th( May 22 meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Wilma Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, Cypress, indicated she
been relieved with the lack of nighttime noise at Hyatt and absence
of blast furnaces but she reported that neighbors heard the dropping
of a heavy object on March 19 and two weeks ago a neighbor heard
profanity over the lot~dspeaker. She stated there is always some
noise occurring on the property.
Mr. Fred Glass, 9210 Whitney Way, reported on being disturbed by
the noise of a high pressure hose being used against the metal
building. He stated Hyatt has not been as noisy as in the past
but he was tired of complaining to the Council.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated the noise
increases during warm weather when doors and windows ~re open.
He stated he was concerned about the several continuances of the
hearing and he felt the public hearin~ hour of 7:00 p.m. was incon-
venient for working persons. He favored an amortization of the
business over a 10 year period and rezoning oF the Hyatt property.
The motion to continue the hearing unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBER8: None
MacLain, Rowan
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHOR-
IZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY ENTRANCE
SIGNS~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 7831-90: The City Manager pre-
sented a report from the Public Works Director dated April 19
which indicated the project was included in the 1977/78 budget
and the Council approved the sign design in August, 1975.
Mayor Hudson asked that the staff investigate an alternate design
for a concrete sign with recessed painted letters which could be
processed through a mold. He felt this less expensive type of
sign would present ]ess maintenance and chances for vandalism with
no loss of aesthetic value. Councilman Rowan stated he was inter-
ested in a design that would be economical to provide identifica-
tion signs at all entrances to the City. Councilwoman Evans
asked to review all alternative designs which were previously
considered and fei t the Arts and Cultural Commissi~p should be
included in the review process. Staff reported the Planning
Commission also reviewed the design.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Rowan to request further studv and a staff report
alternative designs for City entrance signs. The
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
Councilman
describdng
motion unanl-
AYES: 5 (]OUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& tiudson
NOES: O COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain,
CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS RELATING TO
SCHOOL CLOSURES: The City Manager presented a repurt from the
Public Works Director dated April 20 which analyzed new street
crossing needs based on the Cypress School District's closure of
Damron and Landel I Schools which results in changed student
attendance boundaries.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to consider the Traffic Commission's recommendations for
additional crossing guards as outlined in the staff report during
its review of the 1978/79 budget, and authorize the staff to st, nd
a letter to thf' Cypress Schoul District Board of Trustees reqnesting
reconsideration of the relocation of the Sunsbine Tract students
from Vessels School to Dickerson School. Tile motion unanimously
carried by tile following roil call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIhMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, Macl,ain, Rowan
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF iNTERVIEW DATE FOR COMMISSION APPLICANTS: The
City Manager presented a report dated April 2D on the status of
Commissioner appointments and suggested that the Council set an
interview date and time.
Mayor Hudson recommended that the Council re-evaluate the Commis-
sioner selection process and consider other means to make appoint-
ments. He suggested a procedure for each Council member to select
one Commissioner to serve. Councilman Lacayo objected to this
method and suggested limiting each Commissioner to a four-year term.
Mayor Hudson also stated there was a need for a method to evaluate
Commissioners' performance. Councilwoman MacLain favored an
evaluation process and Councilwoman Evans stated she did not object
to reviewing all Commission appointments. She requested that a
regular schedule of joint meetings between the Council and all
Commissions be established.
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It was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain
to continue the matter to the May 8 meeting for a review of the
Commission selection and evaluation processes and to request staff
to present all pertinent information including Brown Act provisions.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY DIVISION~ LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES: The City Manager
presented a report dated April 20 which transmitted a copy of the
proposed By-Laws chanzes which will be considered at the May 11
League meeting.
Councilwoman MacLain stated she worked on the By-Laws revisions
and she urged the Council to support Sections C and D.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and
seconded by Mayor Hudson that the Council support amendment D
and offer the following alternatives for amendment C: that no
city shall be allowed to pay quarterly or semi-annual assessments,
or that a city may sign an agreement agreeing to its membership
for the entire year if it chooses to pay quarterly or semi-annual
dues. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNUII,MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNC[LMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was
moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Rowan to
al)prove the Warrant List for Warrants fi48803 through #48925 in the
total amount of S261,786.85. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Nudsoo
NOES: 0 COUNCIl,MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: O COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
CONSIbERATiON OF LEGiSLATiVE BULLETIN #14-1978 FROM THE LEAGUE
OF CAI, IFORNIA CITIES DATED APRIL 14z 1978: The City
presented a report dated April 20 containing staff's
and recummendations regarding proposed legislation.
it was moved by Mayor Hudson and seconded by Councilman Rnwan to:
(1) direct the staff to prepare a response for the Mayor's signa-
ture to the appropriate officials expressing the City's opposition
to AB 2659 (Compulsory and Binding Arbitration), AB 2757 and
AB 2885 (Compensation for Local Land Use Actions), and AB 2744
(Agency Shop); (2) direct the staff to prepare a response for the
Mayor's signature in concurrence with the League~s position on
AB 2442 (Speed Limits); and (3) direct the staff to prepare a
letter for the Mayor's signature to William Haltigan, Regional
Administrator, U.S. Department of Labor, stating the City's dis-
satisfaction with the regulation provisions regardin~ Mandat0rv
Payment of Retirement Benefits from General Funds for CETA employees.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
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With regard to Item #28a, the Planning Director presented the plot
plans and elevation plans for the commercial shopping center located
at the northeast corner of Orange Avenue and Bloomfield Street.
He reported no setback variances were being requested, that the
Traffic Commission reviewed the plans and had no objections, and
the Planning Commission recommended approval subject to 24 conditions.
He reported that, although this ls not a public hearing matter,
staff attempted to contact adjacent property owners to enable
them to review the plans. Staff was able to contact two property
Mr. Bob Head, 4027 Cheshire, Cypress, felt all property owners in
the adjacent tract, which is a planned unit development, should
have been notified that this matter was on the Coancil's agenda.
Mayor Hudson suggested that Mr. Head review the plans during the
recess.
RECESS: Mayor Hudson called a recess at 9:24 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at 9:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Councilwoman Evans reported she received comments regarding the
plans from Mr. and Mrs. Shepherd, 4036 Brighton Circle, who recom-
mended that large trees be planted in the north and east setbacks
to provide screening. They aisc) asked that consideration be given
to the roof design and how it will appear to the adjacent homeowners.
treatment of the setback areas and the possihil ltv of them becoming
Mr. H~,ad stated he had no ob]ections to the plans but stated
would like to hu informed in the future.
The Planning Director stated he
lands*:aping plans.
will notify Mr. Head and the other
the Commission wi ll review the
approve the plot plans and elevations, direct staff to notify
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacavo,
& ltudson
NOES: 0 COUNC II,MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 CDiJNC ILMEMBERS: None
SECOND READING ()F ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-3 (BALL &
JUANITA): It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Councilwoman MacLain to order the following Ordinance read hv
title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE C[TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, BY
CHANGING THE ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND
FROM THE CG-10,OOO ZONE TO A DUAL CLASS£F[CATION
OF CG-iO,000 AND RM-20/A AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE
NO. 78-3.
The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans & MacLain
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Hudson
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Hudson
to set a public hearing to consider an amendment to the General
Plan for property at the northwest corner of Juanita Street and
Ball Road. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Hudson
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans & MacLain
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES (WALKER
STREET AREA): It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Councilwoman MacLain to order the following Ordinance read by title
only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 613
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 12 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, RELATED TO SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES.
The motion unanimously carried by the fo]lowing roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-4 (WALKER
STREET AREA~L' It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Mayor Hudson to order the following Ordinance read by title only,
title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 614
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, BY
CHANGING THE ZONE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND
FROM THE RM-20/A ZONE TO THE RS-6QOO (DI) ZONE
AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-4.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: () COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES (ACACIA DRIVE): It was moved by Councilwoman
MacLain and seconded by Councilman Rowan to order the following
Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the
Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 615
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 9.1 OF ORDINANCE
NO. 559, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, RELATED TO PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL
USES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, MacLain
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
& Rowan
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 78-5 (NW OF KATELLA/
KNOTT): It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Council-
woman MacLain to order the following Ordinance read by title only,
title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 616
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, BY
CNANCING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY FROM MP-40,O00 TO PC-25A (ZONE CHANGE
NO. 78-5) AND ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR
SAID PROPERTY.
The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
A~SENT: f/ COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
CONS[gERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST: it was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by
Councilwoman MacLain to approve the District Warrant List for War-
rants #7865 t}lrough #7920 in the total amount of $101,987.10. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COENEILMEMBERS: None
With ~egard to Item ~t35, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and
~ec'o~ded by Eouncilman Rowan to name the fo] lowing members of the
May Festival Steering Committee as agents of thc City of Cypress:
.lJm Harlot, Bob ~arkJn, Linda Osborne, Norm Osborne, Ray Brip. htbi]l,
Bill ]~a2by, Bernie Broussley, Roger Iannotti, Lew Wagner and
Vi~ ki~. Evans. The motion nnanimously carried by the following
roil ,'all vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacavo,
& Itudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON SWEEPING COMPLAINTS
RE: TANGLEWOOD ALLEYS: The Public Works Director presented a
report regarding this matter dated April 19 which analyzed the
problem and described four alternative methods to provide better
sweeping of the alleys. Staff presented slides describing char-
acteristics of the alleys and the street sweeper and demonstrating
the difficulty of maneuvering operations of the sweeper in alleys.
Stall reviewed tbe four alternative cleaning operations and res-
ponded to questions from the Council.
it was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Cotincilman
Lacayo to continue this item to the budget meetings for 1978-79.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
Councilman Lacayo requested that the staff present their report
and presentation to the Tanglewood bomeowners group and indicate
that the Council will consider final action on this matter during
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the budget discussions.
cooperative effort with
better sweeping.
He also asked that staff investigate a
the homeowners' association to provide
With regard to Item #36, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and
seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve the newsletter draft.
Councilman Lacayo suggested publication of a semi-annual supple-
ment to the newsletter on community organizations. Councilman
Rowan suggested that the newsletter include an article giving a
brief description of Council actions.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
MacLain, Rowan
Mayor Hudson stated be or the City Manager would contact the
Council members during the week to obtain their comments so that
the &~uncil may respond to Senator Carpenter's communication con-
cerning legislation on a SCAG type organization.
Councilwoman Evans invited the Council members to participate in
the May Festival Parade on May 13 at 9:30 a.m. in front of Lexing-
ton Jr. High School.
Mayor Hudson reported the Council was invited to the Senior Citi-
zens' advisory council meeting on Mav 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the
Community Center.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive,
Cypress, asked if the City codes a]]ow the use of co~per gas
He stated gas causes copper lines to disintegrate. The City
Manager stated he would investigate this matter.
lines.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Hudson called an Execative Session at
10:27 p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was cai]ed back
to order at 12:22 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
It was moved by Mayor Hndson and seconded by Councilwoman MacI,ain
~o accept the resignation of City Attorney Elizabeth Strauss and
notify Rutan and Tucker of the City's acceptance, and adopt the
fo]lowing Resolution by title only, title as follows, appointing
dobn Murphy as City Attorney:
RESOLUTION NO. 1972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS APPOINTING THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
OF THE CITY.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, MacLain,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo
Rowan & Hudson
It was moved by Mayor Hudson and sec
to retain the services of Rutan and
Johnson cases. The motion unanimous
roll call vote:
onded by Councilwoman Evans
Tucker in the Cox et al and
ly carried by the following
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, MacLain,
& Hudson
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain,
Mayor Hudson and unanimously carried tn adjourn the
12:30 a.m.
seconded by
meeting at
Y OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
cITY ELERK OF ~HE CITY OF CYPRESS
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