Minutes 79-09-17MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 17, 1979
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order
at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 1979 in the Administrative Conference Room
of the Cypress City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, ilayor Howard
Rowan presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
Councilman Lacayo
Mayor Rowan congratulated Councilwoman MacLain for her year of service as Presi-
dent of the Orange County League and passed around a plaque of commendation which
she received from the League.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE STAGE PRODUCTION
LICHTING SYSTEM, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7980-06RP: The City Manager presented
a report from the Finance Director dated September 17 which outlined the three
bids received. The bidders were given the option of bidding on new or recondi-
tioned equipment. The apparent low bid was for reconditioned equipment which
carried a one year warranty.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unani-
mously carried that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors
ol the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept the bid of Sunshine Lighting
f]ompany, 909 West Lincoln, Anaheim, California, as the lowest responsible bid
and award them the contract in the amount of $7,474 plus sales tax.
(:DNTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CAROB STREET FENCE: The City Manager reported
that he discussed the Carob Street fence with Supervisor Wieder last week and
stye thought tbe problem bad been resolved. He informed the Supervisor that the
City was interested in County funds to correct the problem and the Supervisor
had been receptive. The City Manager stated the City Attorney was prepared to
report on the legal aspects of the matter.
The City Attorney indicated that nuisance abatement procedures would not accom-
plish the Council's objective since this would not relieve the fence problem.
'~'he City Attorney advised that the fence is located on public right-of-way in
the City of Cypress; however, the adjacent property owners in the County unin-
corporated area reserve their right of access to Carob Street whicb means that
~bese ownetrs would have the right to remove any portion or all of the fence ~n
the event they desired access to the street. The City Attorney suggested the
drafting of an agreement which would limit this access right and he advised
that the expenditure of public funds on the fence project would be legitimate
for traffic safety purposes.
Councilman Hudson expressed concern regarding the animals on the private property
damaging the fence and suggested that the private property owners should have
an interest in the fencing of their property since the City could remove the
fence if it became a major liability to the City. Councilwoman Evans suggested
that the permanent solution was the subdivision of the properties with access
to Carob Street; therefore, any agreement with the City should contain a provi-
sion which would allow the right of the property owners to reserve access for
subdivision purposes. Mayor Rowan and Councilwoman MacLain suggested that the
staff pursue further negotiations with the adjoining property owners to deter-
mine their interest in participating in the construction of the fence and their
positions on the access rights, and continue to negotiate with the County for
participation in the cost of the fence construction.
The City Council requested staff to undertake negotiations with the affected
property owners and with Supervisor Wieder's office in seeking a solutlon to
the fence problem along Carob Street.
DERATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST - PLANNING AIDE: The City Manager presented a
re~oYt regarding this matter dated September 12.
It was moved by Councilwoman Evans, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously
carried to certify the employment list for the position of Planning Aide as
submitted.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: AF~NDMENT TO PERS CONTRACT: It was moved by
Councilwoman MmcLain, seconded by Councilman Hudson and unanimously carried to
order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to
adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 648
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
CITY COUNCIL AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SCHOOL MINI-PARK MAINTENANCE: The City Manager
presented a report dated September 13 recommending that this matter be continued
to the joint meeting with the senior citizens committee and Recreation Commission.
It was moved by Councilwoman Evans, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unani-
mously carried to continue the item to the joint meeting date.
The Council discussed the date of the joint meeting and requested that the
sen~ors ad hoc committee and Recreation Commission consider October 1 or October
8 for the joint meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Rowan asked if anyone present wished to discuss any
matter not on the agenda. The City Manager requested an Executive Session to
discuss matters of litigation.
Mayor Rowan reported be received a letter from the Tanglewood Homeowners' Asso-
ciation inquiring if the City has a law requiring owners to clean up after their
dogs. The staff reported that such a provision was adopted by the Council as
part of the Recreation and Park District rules and regulations and it was
enforced by the Park Rangers. The Council held discussion on this matter and
identified enforcement problems and insufficient police personnel if the City
enacted such a law.
'Fhe Council agreed to direct staff to transmit a copy of the Park District's
regulations on this matter to the Homeowners' Association and suggest that the
Association consider imposing such rules for their common grounds.
Mr. Jim Wyndla, 5755 Wellson Drive, Cypress, inquired when certain lights at
Oak Knoll Park would be turned back on and stated he heard of a recent criminal
incident at the park. The staff reported that the incident is under investigation
and that the Recreation District staff has given high priority to their study
of the lighting at the park. The Council requested a staff report on the matter
of lighting at the park and stated they would advise Mr. Wyndla of their actions.
Councilman Hudson also requested a staff report from the Police Department to
review crime trends in the City over the last several years. The Council re-
quested the staff to notify Mr. and Mrs. Wyndla of the date of the meeting when
this item is on the agenda.
RECESS: The Mayor called a recess at 7:45 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 7:55 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent.
WORKSHOP DISCUSSIONS: The City Manager requested that the Council make a policy
determination or provide direction as to what actions should be undertaken with
regard to annexation of property to the City. The staff identified two areas
having the potential for annexation. The first area, comprising about 1,500
acres, is located south of Crescent on both sides of Walker Street and includes
Cypress Arnold Park and Mackay School; the second area, comprising about 2,000
acres, is located in the northwest part of the City north of Crescent and south
of Crescent on both sides of Moody Street. Total population in both areas is
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about 3,500, ~:ith 1,100 housing units; and both areas would require an annexatio~u'J
election unless less than 25% of the registered voters opposed the annexation.
Following discussion of the pros and cons of annexing the adjacent County areas,
the City Council requested the staff to prepare an economic analysis of the
benefits and liabilities of annexing these areas to the City in the format
used in preparing the Walker Street annexation report.
The City Manager stated that the issue of Redevelopment was another requiring
a Council policy determination. Staff outlined on a map four potential areas
for redevelopment activities: (1) area near the Civic Center; (2) Hyatt Die Cast
property and frontage on Lincoln Avenue; (3) Lincoln Avenue including the
Corporation Yard and undeveloped area on the north side of Lincoln; and (4) area
adjacent to Cypress College on the south side of Lincoln between Valley View and
Holder. The staff reported that there were no development plans proposed for
any of these areas. Staff indicated that redevelopment's value as a tax incre-
ment financing vehicle is uncertain because of the impact of the Gann Initiative,
but its benefit exists for assembling properties.
Mayor Rowan supported redevelopment activities in area #1 because of the turn-
over of properties which is occurring. Councilman Hudson felt that until the
electric poles are completely removed from Lincoln Avenue there was no need to
address areas #3 and 4. Councilman Hudson felt the poles remaining on Lincoln
were an eyesore and negated the improvements already made. He requested that
staff prepare a letter for the Mayor's signature to the Edison Comapany asking
that they remove the poles as soon as possible. Councilman Hudson felt there
was; a need to facilitate the best use of the Hyatt property (area #2) in view
of community goals but indicated he was unaware of the status of the property.
The City Manager reported that Hyatt was still involved in litigation with the
property o~ers. Councilwoman Evans stated she had not previously considered
ar~as #2~4 but had focused on area #1 for possible redevelopment activities.
'N]e 17~t>~ Manager reported that in regard to area #1 (Civic Center), one issue
~,~o]ves litigation and should be discussed in an Executive Session. The City
M~na?,er generally reviewed the status of the properties in the area adjacent
t~ the Civic Center as reported by Mr. Matlock who was in the process of
a~quiring several of the properties.
Mr. '£om Matlock, of Sunday and Company, 208 15th Street, Huntington Beach,
discussed h~s plans for development of the property adjacent to the Civic Center
which would ~nclude commercial on Orange Avenue with the balance of the property
to be developed into a condominium project.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Rowan called an Executive Session at 9:14 p.m. to
discuss matters of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 11:05
p.m. w~th C~cilman Lacayo absent.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unani-
mously carried that the Council reaffirm the City's commitment to the public
nature of the property adjacent to the Civic Center and direct staff to contact
the private property owners to determine the availability of their land for
municipal purposes.
The staff advised Mr. Matlock that he would be contacted by the City regarding
possible sale of his property.
The Public Works Director stated he would have a report prepared for the October
9 agenda on street sweeping.
ADJOURNmeNT: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 11:11 p.m. to Monday, October 1,
1979 at 6:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK?O~' THE
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