HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 78-07-24MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL ~
HELD
July 24, 1978
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order
at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, July 24, 197g in the Cyeress City Council
Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro Tem
Howard Rowan presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Evans, Lacayo and Rowan
Councilmembers MacLain and Hudson
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John
Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members:
Bryant, Hawley, Powell, Schatzeder and Shumard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Schatzeder led the pledge to the flag.
Councilman Rowan recessed the meeting at 6:38 p.m. for the purpuse
of interviewing an applicant to the Orange County Health Planning
Council. He stated the audience was invited to participate.
COUNCILWOMAN MACLAIN ARRIVED AT 6:50 P.M.
Tine meeting was called back to order at 6:53 p.m. with Mayor Hudson
absent.
Councilman Rowan announced that the Council discussed Item #18,
Continuation of Consideration of Apnointment of a Representative
to the Orange County Health Planning Council, with Mr. Frank Lee,
the CJty's current renresentative, who discussed his background
and activities with that organization.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to reappoint Mr. Frank Lee as the City's representative
to the Orange County Health Planning Council. The motion unani-
mouslv carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
MacLain & Rowan
ORAl. COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. John Kanel, 5502 Mildred Circle, Cypress,
requested that Item #4 be removed from the Consent Calendar and
discussed with Items #26, 27, 29 and 30. He stated he was con-
cerned about the elimination of Commissions and that there were
other persons who would like to speak on this matter.
It was moved by
and unanimously
and to consider
pnblJc hearings.
Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman Evans
carried to remove Item #4 from the Consent Calendar
Items #4, 26, 27, 29 and 30 to~ether after the
It wa~ moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by
and unanimously carried to add Item #Al to the
the issue of abortion.
Councilwoman Evans
agenda regarding
Mrs. Loretta Callender, 9408 Danbury~ Cypress, presented the Council
with a check for $1500 and a petition containing 1290 signatures
and asked that the Council place the issue of abortion on the Nov-
ember ballot. Mrs. Callender requested that the ballot proposition
state: "Shall the City Council of the City of Cypress adopt a moral
resolution expressing the City's ~pposition to abortion?"
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The City Attorney advised that the Council has the authority to
place an advisory question on the ballot and can accept donations
to the City for this purpose.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to accept the donation and to place the abortion question
on the November ballot, and that any funds exceeding the election
coats shall be reimbursed to the group requestin~ the matter on
the ballot.
The City Attorney recommended that the supporters of the proposition
investigate and comply with Proposition 9 provisions.
A modified motion was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Councilwoman MacLain to place the issue of abortion on the November
ballot with the wording of the proposition to state: "Shall the City
Council of the City of Cypress adopt a moral resolution expressing
the City's opposition to abortion?" The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded bv Councilwoman
Evans to accept the donation of $1500 to place the abortion issne
on the ballot and to reimburse those funds which exceed the City's
election costs. The motion unanimously carried by the fo]lowing
roil call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
The City Attorney advised that the Council will post a date for
accepting arguments on the ballot measore.
Mayor Pro Tem Rowan opened the following public hearings and con-
tinued them until after consideration of the Consent Calendar:
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR
SPECIAL PERMIT MR. HAROLD G. WILMARTU ON BEHALF OF
MOTHER'S FOOD FOR HEALTH.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROGRAM FOR THE EXPENDITURE OF
UNDER REVENUE SHARING.
RE: ADOPTION O¥ A
FUNDS ALLOCATED
PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION OF
STATE SURPLUS FUNDS TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS GOVERNED
BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT -
MESSRS. DON B. AND BOYD A. LAKE.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 78-4.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Rowan announced that all items listed
on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the
Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recom-
mendation listed on the agenda. Councilwoman MacLain requested the
removal of Item #5.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Conncilwoman
MacLain to approve Items #3 th£ough #11 on the Consent Calendar
with the exception of Items #4 and #5. The motion unanimously
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carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacavo, MacLa~n & Rowan
I__tes_fj~: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt all
for Consideration by title on]y, and to waive
Ordinances Presented
further reading.
Item #6: Consideration of Request to Fill a CETA Police Clerk
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the
to approve the employment of a CETA Police Clerk as
the Pul ice Chief.
City Manager
requested by
Item #7: Consideration of an Ordinance Regarding Resale Inspec-
tions of Residential Buildings.
Recommendation: That the Citv Council continue consideration of
this matter to the August 2B meeting.
Item #8: Consideration of Acquisition of Parcel , AP#134-451-10,
Cit. y Project No. 7922-90 (Knott Avenue North of Katella).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement
between the City and the County of OranKe for purchase by the
City of AP#134-451-10 and adopt the following Resolution by t~tle
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE
OF CYPRESS OFFERING
DEEDED PROPERTY.
CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
TO PIJRCHASE CERTAIN TAX
Item #9: Consideration of an Application for a Person-to-Person
Transfer of an Off-Sale General Alcoholic Beverage I, icense as
Submitted by Albertson's, Inc., DBA Fisher Foods, Inc., 9937
Walk~.r Street, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #10: Consideration of a Claim Submitted by Southern Ca]if-
ornia Edison Company.
Recommendation: That the Citv Council officially deny
claim and refer the claim to the City's Claim Adjuster,
Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition.
the subject
Carl
Item #il: Consideration of Request for City Manager's Vacation.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the City Manager's
vacation request for the period of July 31, 1978 through August 1~.
Councilman Rowan announced that the presentation to Mrs. Vicki
Van Allen would be continued since she was unable to attend
tonight's meeting.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
MR. HAROLD G. WILMARTH ON BEHALF OF MOTHER'S EOOD FOR HEALTH~
17891-B Sky Park, Irvine, California: Mayor Pro Tem Rowan opened
the bearing and asked for the staff reoort.
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The City Manager presented a report dated July 20 indicating the
hearing was continued from the July lQ meeting at which time the
applicant was requested to be present to respond to questions.
Councilman Rowan asked if the applicant was present. The appli-
cant was not present.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to close the hearing and receive and file the application
for a special permit by Mr. Harold G. Wilmarth. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
MacLain & Rowan
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF A PROGRAM FOR THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS ALLOCATED UNDER REVENUE SHARING: Mayor Pro
Tem Rowan opened the hearing and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a renort dated July 20 indicating the
City will receive approximately $240,Q~0 in Revenue Sharing funds
in 1978/79 which, combined with the unallocated Revenue Sharing
funds from 1977/78 amounting to $22],I~0 will leave a total of
$461,100 available for allocation. The staff recommended that
$75,000 be allocated for the underground utility project on the
north side of Katella between Knott and Valley View, and that the
remaining funds be left unallocated.
Mayor Pro Tem Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak
in opposition to the proposed expenditure program.
to speak in support or in opposition.
in support or
No one wished
Councilman Lacayo suggested that the allocation of funds be delayed
and considered in conjunction with the hearing on the Light District
tax. The staff reported that performing the underground utility
work now would be less costly and disruptive than in the future.
They indicated the property owner was aware of the City's problems
created by Proposition i~. Councilman Lacavo asked staff to meet
with the property owner and attempt to negotiate a greater contri-
bution from them based on the fact that industrial property owners
will benefit under Proposition 13.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Counc i]man Lacayo
to continue the hearing to the August ]4 meeting and direct staff
to continue negotiations with the property owner regarding funding
of the underground utility preject and to report back to the Council .
The motion unanimously carried by the following roi 1 call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Laca¥o,
PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE THE DISTRIBUTION OF STATE SI1RPI.US
FUNDS TO SPECIAL DISTRICTS GOVERNED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Pro
Tem Rowan opened the hearing and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a report dated July 20 which listed
State criteria for the distribution of surplus funds and their
impact on the Light District and Recreation and Park District.
He also transmitted a report from the Finance Officer which out-
lined the dollar figures by applying the criteria to the two dis-
tricts.
~.iayor Pro Tem Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, suggested tbat the
Council reconsider imposing the street light users tax and that it
allocate the maximum amount of surplus funds to the Lighting District
because the Lighting District is so dependent on property taxes
and will lose the greatest percentage of funds. He suggested using
State funds to fill the voids left by Proposition 13 instead of
imposing new taxes.
It was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to continue the public hearing to the August 14 meeting.
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Mr. John O'Neill, 10551 Ritter, Cypress, suggested that an inves-
tigation be made on how to reduce costs in the Lighting District.
He inquired about street lighting costs and the reserve in that
District and the Council advised him that the funds are not in
reserve but are in a contingency fund to pay for upcoming lighting
bills. The Council indicated that lighting alternatives were con-
sidered.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MESSRS. DON B.
AND BOYD A. LAKE~ 43 Via Alicia~ Gardens, California: Mayor Pro Tem
Rowan opened the public hearing and asked for the staff report.
The City Manager presented a reoort dated July 13 indicating the
permit application was for door-to-door solicitation for the sale
of garage door openers and the Police Department's investigation
found no basis for denial of the permit.
Councilman Rowan asked if the applicants were present.
Messrs. Don Lake and Boyd Lake reported they do
business elsewhere and the garage door openers
safety of a city by reducing theft.
not operate the
contribtJte to the
Councilman Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in
opposition to the granting of the permit. No one wished to speak
in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to close the public hearing and approve the special permit
for Messrs. Don B. and Boyd A. Lake subject to the condition that
solicitation hours be restricted to Monday through Saturday, 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The motion unanimously carried by the fo]lowing
roil call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78-4:
Mayor Pro Tem Rowan opened the hearing and asked for the staff report.
The Planning Director presented a report dated July 20 describing
the proppsed amendment which would provide for the estab]lshment
of a new zone classification relating to planned commercial and
light industrial uses. He reported the Planning Commission on ,lulv
6 recommended approval of the amendment with two modifications: one
relating to wall signing and the other was a suzzestlon to change
the title of the zone from PCM Planned Commercial Man,factt~ring
Zone to PCI Planned Commercial/Light Industrial Zone. He reported
the staff agreed with these suggested modifications.
Councilman Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the
amendment.
Mr. Joe ~ardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drlv~, Cypress, stated he supported
the amendment and allowing commercial uses in industrial zones.
Councilman Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
No one else wished to speak.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to close the public hearing, order the following Ordinance
read by title only, title as follows, and to approve the first
reading of the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 559, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION,
SECTION 12.8 ENTITLED PCI PLANNED COMMERCIAL/
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE AND KNOWN AS AMENDMENT
TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 78-4.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo, MacLain
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
& Rowao
RECESS: Councilman Rowan called a recess at 8:20 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at 8:35 p.m. with Mayor Hudson absent.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COMMISSIONS: Mayor Pro Tem Rowan announced
that Items #4, 26, 27, 29 and 30, all pertaining to City Commis-
sions, would be considered at this time.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the Co,~ncil's proposal
to eliminate City Commissions:
Mr. Jerry Mullen, 4190 Elizabeth Court, Cypress
Mr. John Kanel, 5502 Mildred Circle, Cypress
Mrs. Bette Hamilton, 5952 Karen, Cypress
Mr. Hilliard Warren, 5275 Vista Real, Cypress
Mrs. Lucy Swindell, 9151 Whitney Way, Cypress
The following persons spoke in favor of the elimination of City
Commissions:
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress
Mr. James Duncan, 9787 Rome Street, Cypress
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo
to continue the matter regarding City Commissions to the next
meeting so that the entire Council may consider the matter.
Councilman Lacayo recommended that the matter regarding elimination
of City Commissions be referred to the Blue Ribbon Committee on
Proposition 13 for their study and recommendations. He requested
further information regarding the real costs of operating the Com-
missions. He stated it was not his intent to disband the Commis-
sions and then reinstitute them in the future with new Commissioners.
He asked the Commissioners who were in the audience if they would be
willing to serve without salary and pay for their own travel expenses.
Ail seven Commissioners who were present indicated they would be
willing to pay their own travel expenses and serve without salary.
Mr. Kanel recommended that the Council hold
proposal to eliminate Commissions and that
review the proposal.
a public hearing on the
the Blue Ribbon Committee
A substitute motion was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Councilwoman Evans that the Council conduct a public hearing to
consider the matter of elimination of the Commissions, that the
proposed Ordinance be held in abeyance until the Council considers
the findings of the hearing, that the matter be referred to the
Blue Ribbon Committee for their study and recommendations and that
the Committee's recommendations be included in the hearing proceedings.
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The City Manager stated the Blue Ribbon Committee recommended elim-
ination of the Commissions based on the fact that the Council took
previous action to eliminate them.
Mr. Richard Partin, 11456 Culebra Street, Cypress, stated the Blue
Ribbon Committee did not really consider and discuss the Commission
elimination but only assigned the Commissions a zero priority rating
based on the Council's action to eliminate the Commissions. He felt
they should be directed to review the matter. He stated he favored
the continuance of Commissions because they provide a sounding board
for City issues and without a Commission the appeal process woold
not be available.
Councilwoman MacLain requested a staff report on exact Commission
costs and Councilwoman Evans asked that the report compare existing
Commission costs and the costs if the Council assumes the Commis-
sions so that the Council can determine the cost savings.
The City Attorney indicated there would be a problem regarding the
public hearings which were noticed for the Council's first meeting
in August. Councilman Rowan suggested that the hearings be re-
noticed for the Planning Commission and stated the Commissions
should continue to exist until 30 days after final action by the
Council.
Councilmembers Evans and Lacayo agreed to modify the motion to
request the staff report on Commission costs, to direct staff to
renotice the public hearings before the Planning Commission at the
first available meeting, and to schedule the public hearing to
consider the matter of elimination of the Commissions for September
11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: EvBns,
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo,
MacLain & Rowan
The Council agreed that
City Manager and provide
report.
the individual members would contact tile
him with direction regarding the cost
The Council continued Items #4, 26, 27, 29 and 30 to the September
i1 meeting.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Hearing no objections, Mayor Pro T~m
Rowan added the following matters to the agenda:
item #35 regarding Straight Talk Clinic funding;
Item #36 regarding a Girls' Club Ad;
Item #37 regarding the liquor license protest for the
Bashful Bagel Restaurant;
Item #38 regarding the POST training program;
Item #39 regarding an Executive Session on litigation;
£tem #40 regarding a communication from the Orange
County Criminal Justice Council.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT~ STREET LIGHTING
CONVERSION TO H.P.S. ON TRAFFIC SIGNAL LUMINAIRES: The City Mana-
ger presented .a report from the Public Works Director dated July
19 which outlined four bids received for the conversion of mercury
vapor traffic signal luminaires to the high pressure sodium type.
Staff reported the City's investment would be returned in seven
years and the anticipated annual savings was $1750. Councilman
Lacayo felt the old lights should be offered to another city.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Rowan to determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Project
No. 7863-90 is Baxter-Griffin, 8210 Monroe, Stanton, California,
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and award them a contract in the amount of $13,110.00 for the con-
version of Mercury Vapor Luminaires on traffic signal installations
to the High Pressure Sodium Type; and transfer $299.0D from Account
#10-4157-223-07 to Capital Account #50g.25 for the project. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
MacLain & Rowan
With regard to Item #5 removed from the Consent Calendar, Consider-
ation of Authorization to Fill Vacant Secretary Position in the
Public Works Department, Councilwoman MacLain stated she did not
support the hiring of a provisional secretary and suggested that
the work be done by the current staff. She suggested that when
positions become vacant in the future they remain unfilled. The
staff commented on the urgency of filling both positions.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Rowan to authorize the replacement of the Secretary in the Public
Works Engineering Division. The motion failed to carry by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCiLMEMBERS: MacLain & Rowan
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans & Lacayo
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded by Councilman
Rowan to authorize the replacement of the Secretary in the Public
Works Engineering Division and direct the staff to proceed with
the necessary advertisement and recruitment, and grant authoriza-
tion to employ a provisional secretary to provide clerical assis-
tance in the interim period until a list of candidates can be
submitted to the Council for certification. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNC ILMEMBERS: Evans,
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
MacLain & Rowan
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESIDENT COMPLAINTS RE: LINCOLN
CENTER MOBILEHOME PARK: The City Manager presented a report from
the Planning Director dated July 20 regarding this matter. Staff
recommended that the matter be continued to the September ]l meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to continue the matter regarding Lincoln Center Mobilehomc
Park to the September 11 meeting as pr6posed by the representatives
of the park and as accepted by representatives of the residents.
The motion unanimously carried by the followinli roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LEGAL ADVERTISING: The City Mana-
ger presented a report from the Finance Officer dated J~ly 18 con-
taining circulation and distribution information on five newspapers
located in the area.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman
Rowan to continue the item until a full Council is oresent. The
motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
MacLain & Rowan
Evans & ~acayo
Hudson
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The Council discussed the information provided in the repo~t. The
City Attorney stated that the City Code provides if there is no
general circulation newspaper printed and published within the City,
then the Council may contract with any general circulation news-
paper which is adjudicated in Orange County for the publication
of legal advertisements.
Mr. dohn Kanel, 5502 Mildred Circle, Cypress, identified the
adjudicated newspapers in the staff report and stated the Community
Advocate is an adjudicated newspaper only in Los Angeles County.
Mr. James Duncan, 9787 Rome, Cypress, stated
are sometimes not delivered and he suggested
newspaper presently used by the City.
throw-away newspapers
continued use of the
Mrs. (Jerry Erskine, representing the News Enterprise, stated the
newspaper used by the City for legal ads must be printed in Orange
County and therefore the Advocate cannot be considered.
Mr. Jerry Mul]en, 4190 Elizabeth Court, Cypress, stated the Com-
munity Advocate is not licensed in Orange County.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to award the contract for the publication of legal adver-
t [sements for one year to the News Enterprise, 3722 Catalina
Street, Los Alamitos, California at the same prices and conditions
as the original b~d.
Councilwoman MacLain suggested that the
insert to give the City more coverage.
cooperate on this.
Enterprise provide a specla]
Mrs. Erskine agreed to
Mrs. Place, 6572 Biak, Cypress, stated sometimes the City news-
letter is not delivered and she suggested that the City use bulle-
tiu boards in the parks, at the high schoo] and col ]ege to post
The m,,tion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC ILMEMBERS: Hudson
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL ON WALKER STREET:
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated July 20 which outlined concerns discussed by staff and School
Distr~ct officials relative to the traffic signal. The City Attor-
ney stated the District is no longer prohibited from providing their
own crossing guards.
Mr. William Calton, Cypress School District Superintendent, reported
the School Board is willing to meet any time to discuss alternatives.
He reported they are conducting a study of declining enrollments and
would provide the Council with that information. He stated they
are also studying means to reduce crossing guard costs and they will
consider alternate attendance boundaries and changing school hours
to reduce crossing guard hours.
Counc~lmembers Evans and Lacayo offered to serve on the committee
to meet with the School Board.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Rowan
and unanimously carried to send a letter to the Cypress School
Board requesting that the Council and Board direct that a joint
staff effort be made to explore all possibilities such as: adjnst
attendance boundaries to eliminate the need for a new traffic
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signal on Walker Street; leave Cypress School open for another year;
review locations of crossing guards; and that the City Council
establish a Council Committee to meet with a similar Committee from
the School Board to explore options for joint action.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Pro Tem Rowan continued this matter
to the August 14 meeting for further discussion regarding the
traffic signal.
RECESS: Councilman Rowan called a recess at 9:55 p.m. The meeting
was called back to order at lO:QO p.m. with Mayor Hudson absent.
CONSIDERATION OF ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION, LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA
CITIES RESOLUTIONS: The City Manager presented a report dated
July 20 indicating that the resolutions were previously transmitted
to the Council and will be voted on at the August 10 League meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to support the reso]utions which will be acted upon at the
August 10 meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo,
MacLaln & Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF 1977-78 ENCUMBRANCES CITY:
The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Officer dated
JuIy 17 which outlined funds encumbered in 1977/78 which must be
appropriated to the 1978/79 budget.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Macl,ain to authorize appropriations per the staff report totaling
$132,887.74 to the General Operating Fund and $7,497.85 to the
Central Services Fund. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roil call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacavo, MacLaJn & Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF CETA VI FUNDING FOR PARK RANGER PROGRAM: The
City Manager presented a report dated July 17 regarding continuance
of the Park Ranger Program.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded
Evans to direct staff to accept the CETA Title
continuance of the Park Ranger Program through
by Councilwoman
VI funding for
September 30, 1978.
Councilwoman MacLain stated she did not support continuance of the
program since she has received complaints regarding the Park Rangers'
performance. She stated she is dissatisfied with the program, the
Rangers have no authority and they require Police Department back-up.
Mrs. Place, 6572 Biak, Cypress, requested that the Park Ranger
program be continued because she felt they have been successful
during the past year in resolving problems at parks and they are
valuable when the Police are not available.
Councilwoman MacLain requested an updated report on the functions
of the Park Rangers and on vandalism costs at the parks. Council-
woman Evans requested a copy of the original proposal for the Park
Rangers and stated a supervisory position may be needed in the
program.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, I,acayo
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: MacLain
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
& Rowan
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qitV Cn,ncil Min~Jtes July 24, 1978
CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON ABATEMENT OF PUBLIC NUISANCE AT
5411 MARION AVENUE: The City Manager presented a report from the
Public Works Director dated July 18 which indicated the work to
abate the nuisance at 5411 Marion Avenue was performed on June 23,
1978. The Orange County Health Department inspected the property
and confirmed that the health and sanitation nuisances were elim-
inated.
Ir was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
Evans to find that the property at 5411 Marion Avenue is not pre-
sent]y maintained in such a way as to constitute a public nuisance,
and [o adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COST OF
PUBLIC NUISANCE ABATEMENT AND IMPOSINC A
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AS A LIEN ON PREMISES
WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE ANNEXATION STUDY RE: UNINCORPORATED
COUNTY ISLANDS: The City Manager presented a report from the
Planning Director dated Julv 20 which outlined a work program
staff proposed to undertake to update the Housing and Land Use
Elements and to conslder annexation policies.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to direct staff to undertake a study of the possibility
of annexing the unincorporated County island ~ocated sout~westerly
of Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street with the report to he submitted
no later than the October 23 meeting. The motion unanimo~s]y
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Lacayo,
NOES: O COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
MacLa ~n & Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was
move~J by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain
to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #49676 through #49749
in the total amount of $167,092.45. The motion unanimously carried
hy the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo,
MacLain & Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF 1977-78 ENCUMBRANCES PARK
DISTRICT: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Officer dated July 17 listing funds encumbered in 1977/7~ to be
appropriated to the 1978/79 budget for the Recreation and Park
District.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize
appropriations per the staff report for encumbrances totaling
$5,636.98 to the General Operating Fund and $790.44 to the Central
Services Fund. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
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City Council Minutes .lu]¥ 24, 1978
CONSIDERATION OF NEW ACTIVITY CLASSES, FEES & FEE REVISIONS: The
City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director
dated July 19 describing new Recreation District classes, fees and
fee revisions. The Recreation Director requested a change to Item
#2 on page 4 to require a $25.00 maximum fee, or maximum five hours
of use, for special parties and functions held at the multi-purpose
room at Arnold/Cypress Park. With regard to Item #3 on page 4,
regarding the fee for use of athletic fields at Oak Knoll Park and
Arnold/Cypress Park, he stated this fee does not apply to youth
sports leagues. Mr. Bryant discussed the fee charges with the
Council.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify and
adopt the recommendation by the Cypress Recreation and Park Com-
mission and approve the proposed new Fall programs, adult sports
fee revisions, new Summer programs (which are in cooperation with
high school and junior high school personnel), and additional use
fees for District facilities, subject to the modifications noted
by the Recreation and Park Director. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLean & Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF REPLACING PORTABLE PUBLIC ADDRESS EOUIPMENT:
The City Manager presented a report dated Jo]y 20 from the Recrea-
tion and Park Director who requested a trade-in of inoperable
public address equipment for new equipment. The vendor agreed to
the exchange with no charge to the City.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain that the City Council, acting as the ex officle Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize
staff to trade two inoperable Edcor radio, speaker, microphone
units for two SVM Models 250 and 251 Voicemaster portable voice
amplii:iers, and that the trade would require that no money be
exchanged, only equipment. The motion unanimously carried by the
fo]lowing roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
hacayo, MacLain
& Rowan
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Councilwoman MacLain to approve the District Warrant List for War-
rants #8182 through #8215 in the total amount of $26,797.37. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
With regard to Item #35 concerning Straight Talk Clinic funding,
the City Manager reported that the County Board of Supervisors will
begin Revenue Sharing budget hearings on August 3 and the Straight
Talk Clinic requested a letter of support from the City that these
funds be allocated for human and social services.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Rowan
to direct a letter of suaport to the Board of Supervisors reques-
ting that Revenue Sharing funds be allcated for human and social
service programs. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
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In regard to Item #36 concerning a request for a Girls' Club ad,
it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to receive and file the request. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo,
MacLain & Rowan
in regard to Item #37 concerning the protest to the granting of a
liquor license for the Bashful Bagel Restaurant at the southwest
corner of Valley View and Orange Avenue, Councilman Rowan reported
that the protest was filed by the principal of Cypress High School.
Councilman Rowan stated he had no objections to the liquor license
and he recommended that the matter be discussed with the principal
and that he be requested to withdraw the protest.
The City Council waived the 11:30 p.m. adjournment time.
Councilman Lacayo recommended that the Council direct a letter to
the owner of the Bashful Bagel Restaurant and ABC Board stating
the fact that no objections were expressed at the Planning Commis-
sion hearing on the restaurant's conditional use permit and stating
the City Council has no objections to the granting of the ]Jquor
The Council agreed to transmit a letter to the ABC Board and owner
of the Bashful Bagel Restaurant reporting on the action at the
Planning Commission bearing on the conditional use permit and
indicating that no objections were raised at the hearing and that
tbe City Council has no objections to the alcoholic beverage license.
W~tb regard to Item #38 concerning the Police officers survival
training program, the City Manager requested approval of an expend-
iture of $1S00 for the officers survival program. He stated $1,000
w~ 11 be reimbursed by POST.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Rowan
to authorize an expenditure of $1500 for the Police Officers' Sur-
vival Training Program. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain 8, Rowan
Item #39 regarding the Executive Session was continued until later.
Regarding Item #40 concerning a communication from the Orange County
Criminal Justice Council, Councilwoman Evans reported that the Mavor
received a communication from the Council requesting that the City
take a position opposing the formation of a new planning body in
San Bernardino County. She recommended that the matter be received
and filed.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman
MacLain to receive and file the matter. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Hudson
Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Pro Tem Rowan called an Executive Session
at 11:40 p,m. to discuss matters of litigation. The meeting was
called back to order at 11:52 p.m. with Mayor Hudson absent.
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ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by
Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting
at 11:53 p.m.
ATTEST:
AYO / TY F CYPRESS
CITY
CL~ERK OR THE CITY
OF CYPRESS
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