Minutes 79-10-09MINUTES OF A REULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
October 9, 1979
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to nrder at 6:34 p.m.
on Tuesday, October 9, 1979 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Howard Rowan presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Evans, Hudson, Lacayo and Rowan
Councilwoman MacLain
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, dobn Murphy, City
Attorney, and the following staff members: Bryant, Davenport, Duke, Lamm, Powell
and Schatzeder.
PLEDC, E OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. James Duncan led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL CO}IMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter wbich was not on the agenda. No one wished to speak.
ERESENTATION: The City Manager requested that the presentation by the Automobile
Club of Southern California be eontinued to the October 22 meeting.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Hudsnn, seconded by Councilwoman Evans
and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of September 11, September 17
and September 24.
STAFF REPOR'FS & DISCUSSIONS: The City Manager requested ;,n Executive Session to
discuss matters of litigation. At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added
item #'{1 tn the agenda regarding a City representative ~n the Connty's fire
stndy group.
CONS [DEI{Ar['ION OF NOISE COMPLAINTS FROM THE RESI DENTS AD.JACENT TO TIlE ALBERTSON'S
SHOPP[NC CENTER: The City Manager prt, sented a report dated October 5 discussing
the noise problems at the Albertson's/Mervyn's shopping center at Valley View and
ltall and tile meeting held between th~' store manager, the City Manager and
Eouncilman Lacayo.
CO[JNCIIMOMAN MACLAIN ARRIVED AT 6:40 P.M.
Mr. Don Kennedy, 5843 Holmby Court, Cypress, described the noise problems. Be
re, ported that truck deliveries occur at all hours of the day and night, diesel
trucks entering from Valley View roar down the alley behind Mervyn's to Albertson's
a~ 3:00 a.m., trucks coming in late at night ~;~ the parking lot as a staging
area, loud truck engines are left running for hour~, and trucks with loud radios
park slang the wall. Mr. Kennedy stated trash pick-up is also noisy. He reported
the parking lot street sweeper arrives at 5:00 a.m. and was no~ sympathetic to
the homeowners~ concerns. Mr. Kennedy reported tha~ the loud truck noises awaken
people at uight and he felt the situatinns could be remedied. He indicated that
thc situation has steadily become intolerable but it reached a crescendo tbis
Mrs. Sylvia Gunderson, 5854 Holmby Court, reported tbe residents took no action
until now because they thought they could live witb the situation and the noise.
She reported they are losing neighbors because of tbe noise wbich is created by
the truck deliveries at night. She felt a snlution might he to install a left-
turn pocket on Ball Road so that trucks would not have to enter from Valley View
and drive down the alley behind the stores.
Mrs. Tony Nasco, 5853 Holmby Court, reported they have lived here for two years
and are moving because of the noise at the shopping center. Sbe reported that
the trucks hitting a drainage ditch cause vibrations in the homes and people
cannot get a good nigbt's rest. She reported the manager of Albertson's was
more sympathetic to the customers' needs than those of the residents.
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May~r Rowan asked if representatives from the shopping center were present. There
Cou~ci]man Lacayo recommended that the Council authorize a letter from the Mayor
to the managers of the shopping center requesting that they cooperate by consid-
ering the following actions: restrict street sweeping of the rear alley before
g:O0 or 9:00 a.m. and after 10:00 p.m.; reroute trucks coming in from Valley View
to come in from Ball Road to make deliveries; install speed bumps at the Mervyn's
cmtrance side only; post signs to prohibit honking horns at the alley entrances;
,'md request that truck staging and trash compaction take place away from the
r-esidential properties. Councilman Hudson felt speed bumps would create more
~loise and he irritating. He suggested that deliveries be restricted from 9:00 p.m.
to 7:00 a.m. and that delivery regulations be adopted by ordinance. The City
Attorney indicated that an ordinance would be upheld which restricts late night
deliveries in close proximity to residential properties because of the concerns
of public health, safety and welfare. The Council held discussion on whether
the ordinance should have a broader application to cover noise problems else-
where in the City, like at the Hyatt property, or to avoid potential problems
with ~ew commercial developments in the south end of the City. The Council
decided to ]Imit the ordinance provisions to commercial developments throughout
l:i~e City which abut residential properties and to address only the delivery
issoe. Councilman Hudson suggested that the City dea! on an individual basis
,,ith the shopping centers to see what can be accomplished with regard to sweeping
m~d trash pick-up problems, and then if the managers are uncooperative in solving
prehlems, the Council can consider further action.
/[ was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to direct
t!u City Attorney to prepare an ordinance for the next meeting or the earliest
i>,~ssibie date directing the restriction of deliveries to commercial businesses
which are located adjacent to residential areas, and to allow staff the preroga-
tives, of determining the appropriate provisions of the ordinance including the
~.i[ue~rame relative to truck deliveries.
~ o,u~ci Iman Lacayo requested that thi,,~ action be followed with a letter to all
,~l~,rcatc, d parties, such as the store manager at the Albertson's shopping center,
i,,ii qting that the Council is considering the adoption of the ordinance and
~q~csting their input and their cooperation. Councilman Hudson recommended
the Chamber of Commerce be notified of thc Council's action and that they
~-equested to seek cooperation from the store managers in this matter.
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
NOES:
Ai~S ENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
() COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
CON,'~ENT CALENDAR: Mayor Rowan annoonced that all items listed on the agenda
"Consent Calendar" were to be considered as routine and enacted by one
approving the recommendations listed on the agenda.
was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve
~!ems i/$ through #21 on the Consent Calendar.
[;ouucilwoman Evans inquired about Item #13 concerning employment of a Community
Service Officer and stated she supported having a sworn officer assigned to the
lh'hool Resource Officer program on the hlgb school campus. The City Manager
indicated that the employment of a Community Service Officer would allow for the
assignment of a sworn officer to the gchool Resource Officer program. With regard
~o item #8 concerning the Cerritos Avenue Bikeway, Councilwoman MacLain asked if
bike paths were proposed on Denni adjacent to Arnold and Lexington Schools. The
staff indicated they would report back on this matter to the Council.
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, ttudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
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Item #3~ Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for Consid-
eration by Title Only, and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #4: Consideration of Request to Proclaim November 11-17, 1979 as American
Education Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week
of November 11-17, 1979 as "American Education Week" in the City of Cypress as
requested by the Junior Women's Club of Cypress.
Item #5: Consideration of Request to Proclaim the Montb of October 1979 as
Escrow Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month
of October 1979 as "Escrow Month" in the City of Cypress as requested by the
Orange County Escrow Association.
Item #6: Consideration of Employment List - Police Clerk.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list as submitted
for the position of Police Clerk.
Item #7: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map #10584 (Graham Street,
west side, south of Orange Avenue).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map #10584 and auth-
orize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item #8: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization
to Advertise for Bids on Cerritos Avenue Bikeway From Bloomfield to Knott Street
with Connecting Routes, Bloomfield Street, Denni Street, Moody Street and Walker
Street Between Ball Road and Cerritos Avenue and Knott Street from Cerritos
Avenue South to the Railroad and from the Stanton Channel to South City Limits,
City of Cypress Project No. 7857-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Plans and Specifications for the
construction of the Cerritos Avenue Bikeway from Bloomfield Street to Knott Street
with connecting routes, Bloomfield Street, Denni Street, Moody Street and Walker
Street between Ball Road and Cerritos Avenue and Knott Street from Cerritos Avenue
south to the Railroad and from the Stanton Channel to the South City Limits,
Project #7857-10, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be opened
in the City Clerk's office at 2:00 p.m. on November 20, 1979.
Item #9: Consideration of "No Parking" Areas Associated with the Cerritos Avenue
Bike Path, Project No. 7857-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows, establishing "No Parking" areas on Cerritos Avenue and
Moody Street:
RESOLUTION NO. 2137
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING "NO STANDING" ZONES AND "NO PARKING" AREAS.
Item #10: Consideration of a Request to Change the Name of Yamaha Way to Dana
Way, Parcel Map #79-1104 (south side of Katella Avenue, east of Holder Street).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows, approving a street name change on Parcel Map #79-1104
from Yamaha Way to Dana Way:
RESOLUTION NO. 2138
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AUTHORIZING THE NAME OF A CERTAIN STREET TO BE CHANGED
WITNIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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Item #11: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements and Release of Bonds
for Tract #9849 (6101 Orange Avenue).
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements in Tract
#9849 as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with plans and specifica-
tions and authorize the City Clerk to release the Monumentation Bond and the
habor and Material Bond upon expiration of their required lien period, providing
no mechanic liens are filed, with the Performance Bond to be held for one year
from the date of acceptance to guarantee against any defects in material or work-
mansbip.
Item #12: Consideration of an Application for a Type "41" On Sale Beer and Wine
Alcoholic Beverage License Filed by Mr. Robert D. Ryan, President, Howard Johnson's
Restaurants, Inc., 4498 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #13: Consideration of Employment List - Community Service Officer.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the posi-
tion of Community Service Officer as submitted.
Item #14: Consideratfon of Acceptance of Improvements on Valley View Street -
Katella Avenue, 350' N/o to 650' S/o Katella on Valley View, and 650' W/o to
350' E/o Valley View on Katella, F.A.U. Project #ML030(6) - Phase I, Including
Traffic Signal Interconnect System on Valley View Street from Lincoln Avenue to
Orangewood, City of Cypress Project #7505-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the street improvements on Valley
V~ew Street - Katella Avenue, 350' N/o to 650' S/o Katella on Valley View, and
650' W/o to 350' E/o Valley View on Katella, F.A.U. Project #ML030(6) - Phase I,
including Traffic Signal Interconnect System on Valley View Street from Lincoln
Avenue to Orangewood, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the
Plans and Specifications, and authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and
Material Bonds upon expiration of the required lien period, providing no liens
have been filed, and to release the Faithful Performance Bonds upon expiration of
one year's guarantee, providing no defects in material or workmanship become
evident.
Item #15: Consideration of Authorization for the City Manager to Attend the
International City Management Association's Annual Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to attend the
International City Management Association's conference on October 21-25, 1979 in
Phoenix, Arizona, and that he be reimbursed for all his actual expenses.
Item #16: Consideration of Report on the Use of Credit Cards for Registration
of Recreation Programs.
Recommendation: Since the use of credit cards has not created any problems, it
is recommended that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, continue this policy and receive and
file the staff report.
Item #17: Consideration of Communication from the California Criminal Justice
Planning Directors' Association Requesting Support of a Plan to Implement the
Law Enforcement Assistance Reform Act.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a communication
to the League of California Cities urging the adoption of a Resolution supporting
the findings and recommendations of the report by the chairmen of California's
Regional Criminal Justice Planning Boards entitled, "Equal But Not Autonomous"
and urging that those recommendations be an integral part of the implementation
of the Law Enforcement Assistance Reform Act in the State of California.
Item #18: Consideration of Complaints Re: Slurry Seal Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the staff report.
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Item #19: Consideration of a Request for a One Year Extension of Conditional
Use Permit #78-26, Wllliam J. Oliver (9922 Walker Street).
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the one year extension of Condi-
tional Use Permit #78-26 requested by Mr. William J. Oliver for the completion
of a 12-court racquetball club with associated offices to be located at 9922
Walker Street, said time extension to expire on October 19, 1980.
Item #20: Consideration of Modified Signing Program for Cinnamon Square
Shopping Center at the Northwest Corner of Ball Road and Juanita Street,
Jerry Reynolds Development Company.
Recommendation: That the City Council concur with staff's approval of the
architecturally revised freestanding sign which is substantially the same
height and area as that previously approved by the City Council.
Item #21: Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Garden Grove Seeking
Assistance in Obtaining Health Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to communicate
with the appropriate County and State Officials requesting increased services to
control the health hazards cited by the City of Garden Crove's Resolution.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-10~ MARION T.
AND MARTHA D. JUSTICE (5412 CAMP STREET): The Planning D~rector presented a
report dated October 4 describing the application to add two apartment units to
an existing two-unit building at 5412 Camp Street in the RM-20/A Zone, Included
in the proposal were variances to reduce the rear and side yard setbacks from
that required by the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Lamm presented the plot plan.
Mayor Rowan opened the hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Marion Justice, 5412 Camp, Cypress, stated he felt this area was due for
redevelopment and he felt the project would be an asset to the City. He indi-
cated he planned to reside in the new unit. Mr. Justice expressed agreement
with the conditions of approval recommended by the staff. In response to
Councilman Hudson's concern that the front concrete area may be used for parking
thereby eliminating open space, Mr. Justice reported this would be impractical
since he wonld provide automatic garage door openers and persons would not have
to park in front and walk to the rear dwelling. Mr. Justice responded to ques-
tions from the Council regarding design of the project. Councilwoman Evans felt
that wlth a revised plan, construction could occur on the front portion of the
]ot and eliminate the need for variances. Mr. Justice indicated he preferred
the aesthetic value of a good landscaping program on the fron~ of the lot which
he did not want to diminish. He also stated it would not be economical to re-
design the layout considering building costs.
Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in support or ~n opposition to the
application. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition.
Councilman Hudson stated he supported staff's recommendation with regard to
the variances, which would require five foot side setbacks, based on their
f~ndings that the RM-20/A zone's development standards present problems for the
smaller size parcels located within the Walker Island annexation area. He
recommended that all driveways, except one, on the front of the lot be removed
in order to preserve an open green space.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to close
the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by t~tle only, title as
follows, approving C.U.P. #79-10 subject to the conditions recommended by staff
and the additional condition that all except one driveway at the front of the
property be removed, and approving the variances in accordance with Findings
A, D and E of Section 17.3-7 of the Zoning Ordinance, which would require five-
foot side setbacks and a 12 1/2 foot rear setback:
RESOLUTION NO. 2139
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-10 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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Councilwoman Evans agreed that the zoning appeared inappropriate for the area
and with staff's suggestion to initiate a Zoning Ordinance update with regard
to lots in the annexed area. She felt that changing from a 20 to a five foot
rear setback was a substantial deviation which could have been avoided since
there was buildable area on the front of the lot. She felt granting a variance
of this type represented a change to the Zoning Ordinance and it would set a
precedent for the area. She felt if the Council supports this type of develop-
ment then it should be so reflected in the Zoning Ordinance.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
Evans
None
It was moved by Councilwoman Evans and seconded by Councilman Hudson to direct
staff to undertake a study of the RM-20/A Zone and other multiple-family resi-
dential zones to determine if the RM-20/A zone classification is appropriate
for the newly annexed Walker Island area. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEbiBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
RECESS: Mayor Rowan called a recess at 7:55 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 8:05 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-9 AND ASSO-
379
C1ATED VARIANCES (CYPRESS TOWNPARK APARTMENTS~ 9951 HOLDER STREET): The City
Manager presented a report dated October 5 indicating the hearing was continued
from the September 11 Council meeting. The report transmitted a communication
from Dr. Jim Davis concerning the application. The Planning Director summarized
a report dated September 4 which described the application by the Warmington
Company to convert the 75-unit apartments into sen~or citizen condominiums. The
application included variances from the Condominium Conversion Ordinance #606
with regard to building construction, landscaped open areas and required parking.
Mr. Lamm presented slides of the existing apartment project. He indicated that
the only structural improvements proposed by the applicant were the addition of
a jacuzzi and a private security gate. Mr. Lamm reported that staff was less
concerned with the parking and open space variances but did object to the
proposed structural variances from the two one-hour fire wall and separate
plumbing and utility requirements and the fact that families would be displaced
from one of the few family apartment projects within the City.
Mayor Rowan opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Jim Christensen, representing the Warmington Company, 3822 Campus, Newport
Beach, spoke in support of their application and felt it afforded an opportunity
for them to cooperate with the City to provide needed housing for senior citizens.
He felt their project would upgrade surrounding property values. He indicated
the apartments are six years old and will become a liability if improvements are
not undertaken. He reported they plan to remodel the interiors and repair the
roofs. He reported the applicant also intends to help the tenants in a relocation
program. Mr. Christensen felt the staff report was biased towards allowing no
condominium conversions and that the finding could be made that the variances
will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity. Mr. Christensen spoke
in support of the right of senior citizens to own a home and indicated there
are no Federal programs through which affordable housing is available for seniors.
Councilman Hudson stated that the purpose of the condominium conversion ordinance
was not to encourage or restrict condominiums but was an attempt to ensure the
public health, safety and welfare resulting from a conversion. He asked how
the applicant would address the problem issues relating to the project. Mr.
Christensen stated the applicant felt there was a seniors housing need M~icb
they could provide, tie felt the applicant was meeting the safety criteria with
the existing building since it was deemed adequate for the apartment tenants.
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H~ senior citizens should be given the opportunity to purchase housing
whi~ they can afford. He stated the applicant would be unable to provide
affordable housing if it had to meet the ordinance requirements. Mr. Christen-
sen reported that the current tenants would have the first right of refusal
with regard to purchasing a unit, and he indicated about 15% of them want to
purchase. He reported the applicant proposed senior housing based on a market
survey which showed a need and because the applicant has constructed successful
senior housing projects elsewhere.
Councilman Lacayo stated he was evaluating the project on its merits and not
because it was a seniors project. He felt the complex was not designed for
senior citizens and was unsuitable. He asked that the applicant justify the
need for the variances. Mr. Christensen indicated that it would not be econom-
ically viable for them to develop anything but a seniors project. He felt
the complex will continue to deteriorate and rents will increase and that now
was the time for renovation.
Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Dr. Jim Davis, a previous owner at 5761 Myra, Cypress, reported he is one of
43 persons owning interest in the property and he felt the owners had a right
to develop a project which will maintain their investment. He felt there was
alternative housing in the area for the existing tenants and that relocation
was just a fact of the marketplace. He felt the City would receive increased
taxes after conversion without much of a change in service requirements for
the property. He felt persons who cannot afford the amenities provided in
single-family housing should be given the opportunity to purchase alternative
housing.
RECESS: 5~ayor Rowan called a recess at 9:28 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 9:34 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
P~ayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application.
The following persons spoke in opposition to the proposal. Many indicated
they enjoy the Cypress community and the school system and wish to remain on
the property. They indicated that many of the current tenants are young families,
single parents or persons on a fixed income who need affordable housing and
would not be able to purchase a condominium unit if the complex is converted.
They indicated there is a lack of apartment housing for families within the
area. Several speakers objected to the need to relocate about 150 school
children from the complex and one speaker noted that the project as it exists
would provide affordable housing for senior citizens. Another speaker felt
the complex was unsuitable f'or seniors because of the stairs and number of
bedrooms in the units:
~s. B. J. Strutber, 9951 Holder, #157, Cypress
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive
Mrs. Nancy Potember, 9951 Holder, #15
Mr. Steve Marks, 9951 Holder, #37
Ms. Judy Kilburn, 9951 Holder, #31
Ms. Marlene White, 9951 Holder, #75
Mr. Greg Griswold, 9951 Holder, #75
Ms. Sandra Roscoe, 9951 Holder, #60
Mr. Christensen stated he understood the tenants' problems but he indicated
that with the age of the complex and increasing maintenance costs, rents will
increase. He stated that, in order to meet the two one-hour fire wall require-
ment and noise standards, the applicant would be willing to either drywall both
sides of a wall or place studs and drywall on one side. He indicated that
water and electrical service is individually metered at present. He reported
that the cost of removing a sewer and installing two would be prohibitive. Mr.
Cbristensen reported their Anaheim seniors project had three bedrooms per unit
which were modified into a bedroom, guest room and den.
Mr. Mark Harrison, 9057 Euclid, Anaheim, felt the Council should consider how
housing construction costs are adding to the cost of living and whether the
City's regulations are prohibiting affordable housing. He stated the applicant
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was proposing a seniors complex since it wished to accommodate as many City
regulations as possible.
Councilman Lacayo stated he did not support the proposal since the application
did not conform to the condominium conversion ordinance. He felt a great deal
of work would be necessary to change the complex into an ownership project.
it was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close
the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title ss
follows, denying Conditional Use Permit #79-9:
RESOLUTION NO. 2140
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-9.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
,lYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
O COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-11, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE,
MR. CALVIN MEEKHOF (9731 WALKER STREET): The Planning Director presented a report
dated October 2 describing the proposal for the temporary storage of recreational
vehicles as an interim land use, until residential construction commences, on the
residentially zoned parcel of land located at 9731 Walker Street. Staff recommended
approval of the use on a temporary basis not to exceed five years subject to five
conditions. Staff indicated one condition provides for ongoing Conncil review
and approval of the hours of operation of the business.
~]<~t~nci]man Hudson expressed concern that the characteristics of this type of use
may cause intrusion on the surrounding residential area, such as recreational
v<~?~icles entering the property in the early morning or late evening hours. Mayor
!4,~wz~ felt this type of activity occurs elsewhere in residential neighborhoods.
Cu~l~cilwoman Evans felt a limitation on hours would be beneficial for security
poses.
Mayo~ Rowan opened the hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. (]alvin Meekhof, the applicant, 5438 Hanover Drive, Cypress, stated the staff
~port described his proposal. He indicated the hours of operation would be the
same as the store hours, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., possibly 10:00 p.m.
~te indicated he hoped to commence the residential construction within the five
year period.
7qayor Rowan asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or if anyone wished
to speak in opposition to the application. No one wished to speak in support or
in opposition.
The City Attorney recommended that Condition #5 be changed to read: Conditional
Use Permit #79-11 shall terminate five years from the date of approval by the
City Council or at such time that a grading permit is issned by the City for the
commencement of construction of the residential housing tract. Furthermore, since
this use permit is granted for a temporary type land use, the City Council, at
its discretion, may review and/or terminate this use permit if it shall find
that the use is operated or maintained in such a manner as to be detrimental to
the public health, safety or welfare or as to be injurious to the surrounding
residents' properties and/or improvements.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to close
the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Conditional Use Permit #79-11 subject to the conditions rec-
ommended by staff with the change to Condition #5 as recommended by the City
Attorney:
RESOLUTION NO. 2141
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 79-11 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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The~on unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE 12" BRUSH CHIPPER, REQUEST FOR QUO-
TATION #7980-10: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director
dated October 2 which outlined three bids received.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to accept
the bid of FMC Company, 1201 E. Lexington, Pomona, California, as the lowest
responsible bidder and award them the contract in the amount of $8,324.28. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF A STAFF REPORT RE: LIGHTING AT OAK KNOLL PARK: The City Manager
presented a report dated October 5 on lighting at Oak Knoll Park which the CoLonel1
requested at their September 17 meeting. The report indicated that the walkway
lighting schedule was changed and the lights will be on until 11:00 p.m. rather
than 10:30 p.m., and until 1:00 a.m. on the weekend nights.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to receive
and file the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF STREET SWEEPING SERVICES: The City Manager presented a report
from the Public Works Director dated October 3 regarding this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to authorize
a one-month extension of the street sweeping contract with the R. F. Dicksoo
Company at the quoted rate of $34.00 per hour, and continue this matter to a
workshop session for further consideration. The motion ~Jnanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, ~.lacLain & Rowan
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman
Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve the Warrant List for Warrants
#53068 through #53283 in the total amount of $1,168,981.62. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF EXPENDITURE OF $301,000 IN ADDITIONAL BAlL-OUT FUNDS (SB 31):
The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated
September 26 which described eleven recommendations for the use of the SB 31
funds as submitted by the Recreation and Community Services Commission.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve
the employment of one Maintenance Worker II and five Maintenance Worker I posi-
tions and to continue consideration of the remaining ten items to a workshop
session. Councilmembers Hudson and MacLain then amended the motion to state that
the employment of the six positions shall be on a temporary basis.
Councilwoman Evans requested a staff report regarding the employment of the
Recreation employees on a contract basis.
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Following further discussion, Councilman Hudson withdrew his motion. The Council--v
agreed to schedule a workshop session on Monday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. and to
continue this matter as well as Item #27, Consideration of Street Sweeping
Services, to the October 15 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST:
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park
District, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson
to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #9667 through #9771 in the
total amount of $77,430.01. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, ilacLain & Rowan
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF SELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE TO COUNTY FIRE STUDY COMMITTEE:
The City Manager reported that the Orange County League requested a City nomina-
tion for a member to serve on the Fire Study Committee. Councilman Hudson
indicated he would like to serve on the committee.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilwoman MacLain and unani-
mously carried to nominate Councilman Hudson as the League's representative
to the Orange County Fire Study Committee.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Rowan called an Executive Session at 10:58 p.m. to
discuss matters of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 11:25
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:26 p.m. to Monday,
October 15, 1979 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.
ATTEST:
~ITY CLERK OF T~E CI/~Y OF CYPRESS
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