Minutes 80-01-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 28, 1980
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:34 p.m.
on Monday, January 28, 1980 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Howard Rowan presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Evans, Hudson and Rowan
Councilmembers Lacayo and MacLain
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy,
and the following City staff members: Davenport, DeCarlo, Duke, Lamm and
Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. James Duncan led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr. Leu Santo, 4597 Everest, Cypress, spoke in regard to the City's proposed ord-
inance restricting the sale and display of drug paraphernalia and asked if the
sale could be controlled through the conditional use permit process. Staff ex-
plained that there are a variety of commercial uses which are permitted as a matter
of right In commercial zones which do not require a uae permit. Mr. Santo
suggested that the Council urge citizens to boycott such businesses which
drug paraphernalia via the City newsletter. Staff pointed out the City's poten-
~ia] l~ab~]lty In this regard and suggested tha~ a boycott could be organized
by eitizens groupa.
COUNCILWOMAN MACLAIN ARRIVED AT 6:40 P.M,
blt. Gr~g Diaz Representative of the Student Advisory Board of Cypress High
School, read a letter dated January 2g expressing the Board's ~up~ort of the drug
paraphernalia ordinance. The Board also reaommended that the City develop a
program of drug abuse education and prevention.
Mr. Jerome Love, 5681 Marion Circle, Cypress, stated he supported the proposed
drug paraphernalia ordinance ~nd that drug abuse ia e serious problem ~n th~
Mrs. Sbari Saum, Director of the Orang~ County Conaumer Cealitiod~,' asked [f Item
#2~ co~ld be taken out sf order. Mayor Rowan indicated that Councilman
wished to be present on this item and that it would be continued until the entirt~
Council ~s present.
STAFF REPORTS & DI~CUB8IONI Tho City Manager requested an E~eeutlve ~emsion to
discuss matters of Perao~nol and litlg~tio~ and that the Counell almo ~etermine
moeting dates for o budget work~hop and meeting wl~h the Soya' Club Board of Directors.
Councilwoman Macg~in ~equosgmd th~ the Co~cil take a position in regard to the
Subregional Planning ~ouncil which will be on the Orange County League's agenda of
February 14. Mayor Rowan added this matter as Item #32 on the agenda.
!IlNUTES: It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman MacLean and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of January 14.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE STAGING~ REQUEST
FOR QUOTATION #7980-17RP: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated January 23 indicating bids were requested from eight vendors and
~ne hid was received.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park Dis-
trier, [t was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to
January 28, 1980
accept the bid of Culver-Newlin, Inc., 3700 Melville Way, Anaheim, and award them
the coutract in the amount of $4,192.30. The motioo ~manimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE WALKWAYS AND
MOWING STRIPS~ REQUEST FOR qUOTATION #7980-18RP: The City Manager presented a
report from the Finance Director dated January 23 which outlined two bids received.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park Dis-
trict, it was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to
accept the bid of ~J. B. Bostick Company, 301 S. Richman Avenue, Fullerton, as the
lowest responsible bid and award them the contract in the amount of $19,500.00.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF "ECONOMIZER CYCLE"~
PROJECT #7743-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Dir-
ector dated January 23 outlining two bids received.
it was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded hy Councilwoman Evans to dete~-
mine that the lowest responsible bidder for Project #7743-90 is March Heating &
Air Conditioning, Inc., 3160 E. La Palms, Anaheim, and award ~hem the contract for
the installation of the "Economizer Cye]e" and tho r~placem~nt of the electric
pump pt~r their proposal hi the amotmt el $29,986.00. Thc motion uoanimouslv
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:'
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEM~ERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNC[LMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLa[n & Rowan
None
l,acayo
PUBLIC ttEARIN~ RE: MODiFICATiON TO CONDITIONAL USE PERblJ~T ~.z~,~ CYPRESS LODGE
MOTELt 5601 LINCOLN AVENUE: The Planning Director presented a report dated
January 22 describing the applieat~on to increase the number of kitchenette
units, ~rom 42 ~o 82, at tho Cypre~ Lodge Motel. The (~rlginal use permit,
approved on August 21, 1975 for the 104 unit motel, provided that no more than
407 of the units may contain kitchenettes. Staff indicated that, since the
mote['~ opening, the applicant has oat been able to achieve full occupancy,
even on weekends. Staff recolmneBdod approval of the modlr~cat~u[l, subject
fuur condltlon8.
Mayor Rowan opened the bearing and asked it the applicant wished to spesk.
Mr. R~land icemen, 1010 E. Chestnut, Santa Ann, the applicant, presented the
Council with the trmmlent occupancy tax report far the previous three mo~lthS
which ~howed n 40% occupancy af ~he motel, Mr. Jansen reported ~h~ ~he kitchen-
ette un~ra have been occnplod alnco tho motel opened and he felt additional
unit8 would no~ require major structural changes. He indicated that tbs room~
are al)out 300 ~qnare feet and are the same side, with t,r without kitchentqtes.
COI[NCILMAN I,ACA¥O ARRIVED AT 7:16 P.M.
Mr. Jansen reported there is a commercial rate at tim metal of $2Q,00 per night.
or $85-8100 p~r week, He at~ted they did not want to lower tile rent structure
in ord~r to prevent an undesirable clientele, He indicated that: only a few
tenants remain over 30 days.
Mayor Rowan a~ked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application, No
one wished to speak in support. Ne asked if anyone wished to speak I, opposition.
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Mr. Patel, manager of the Peacock Motel, 5662 I,incoln Avenue, stated he did not
feel additional kitchenette units at Cypress I,odge would be feasible and he
felt it might encourage apartment-type residency. He reported that the Casa
Cordova Motel on Lincoln Avenue in Anaheim was converted to an apartment complex
and there are constant nuisance and law enforcement problems. Mr. Patel reported
that six out of 18 units at his motel have kitchenettes and one tenant has resided
in a kitchenette unit for over three years, lie also reported that one tenant
has resided in a unit without a kitchenette for six to eight months. Mr. Patel
stated his rates are $16.00 per night or $75-$95 per week.
Mr. Bhakta, manager of Cloud Nine Motel at 5682 Lincoln, Cypress, reported
that many problems with the tenants developed when the Casa Cordova Motel was
converted to apartments. He felt long-tetm~ occupancy at Cypress Lodge would
be bad for the area and be suggested that the Council not allow more kitchenette
units.
Mr. Jensen responded to questions from the Council. He indicated that the
commercial rates apply to all units, with or without kitchenettes, and that all
units receive the same services (such as daily maid service). Mr. Jensen des-
cribed the types of room accommodations available at the motel. He stated that
the four conditions of approval were acceptable and that he understood the
City's intent to avoid transient occupancy. He reported there is not an out-
standing amount of police calls at the motel and currently there is no transient
problem. He indicated that many occupants of the kitchenette units are employed
at the race track.
The Council addressed questions to staff regarding City Code provisions per-
taining to the transient occupancy tax, motels and apartments and staff reviewed
the definitions and provisions in the City Code. The City Attorney indicated
that the Code definitions are not precise in making a distinction between motels
and apartments, and do not address what percentage of a motel's units may be
allocated for kitchenettes. Councilman Lacayo stated he was concerned over the
absence of guidelines for motels and requested that staff review the current
ordinance and make recommendations on appropriate standards for motels. Coun-
cilman Hudson pointed out that motel kitchenette units, with all of their ameni-
ties, might encourage long-term occupancy, which would decrease the stock of
motel rooms and also cause motel units to become substandard apartment-type
dwellings. He felt the current housing pressures might cause some persons to
select this type of housing.
Mr. Patel, of the Peacock Motel, stated the C~ty should not allow motels to
become alternative housing and he felt the City needed a clear law on motels*.
Mr. Patel reported that his six kitchenette units are usually occupied, and
there is 50% occupancy of the remaining units.
Councilman Hudson requested that staff invest2gate motel industry standards and
determine whether there is a criteria for the percentage of kitchenette units,
and contact the Race Track to determine whether motel accommodations in the area
are sufficient to meet the needs of their personnel, Councilman Hudson felt that
exceptions to the motel industry standards would have to be justified by a demon-
strated need within the community.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to continue
the public hearing regarding Modffication to Conditional Use Permit #75-6 to the
March 10 meeting and request a staff report addressing the concerns and questions
raised by the Council including appropriate, provisions to be included in the City
Code relating to motels.
Councilwoman MacLain indicated she would not support the motion to continue the
hearing. She felt the Council should not determine what amenities are necessary
to make a business successful. Councilwoman MacLain recommended that staff's
motel survey identify physical attractions within various radii of Cypress which
would show the need for motels.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Iludson, Lacayo & Rowan
MacLain
None
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PRESENTATION: Mr. Steve Robbins, Vice President of the Cypress Lions Club, pre-
sensed Mayor Rowan with a portable sound system which the Lions Club was donating
for use at sports programs in City parks. Mayor Rowan stated the Lions Club had
previously donated a sound system for Oak Knoll Park.
RECESS: Mayor Rowan called a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 8:36 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Rowan removed Item #19 from the Consent Cslendar for
consideration at this time.
In regard to Item #19, Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map #10678
(Orange Avenue, south side, west of Holder Street), the City Manager presented a
report from the Public Works Director dated January 22 recommending that the final
tract map be approved.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve
Final Tract Map #10678 and accept the bond for public improvements in the amount
of $4,100.00, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improve-
ments, and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. 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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: MODIFICATION NO. 3 OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #C-206, SUPERENE
FEED SUPPLEMENTS~ INC.~ 5421 PHILO STREET: The Planning Director presented a report
dated January 24 describing the request to expand the business with the construction
of an additional warehouse and employee parking along the S.P. Railroad right-of-way.
The proposed warehouse was 2,280 square feet in area, with 11 additional parking
spaces proposed. Staff recommended approval of the application subject to nine
conditions. Mr. Lamm presented slides of the subject property.
Mayor Rowan opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Henry Verhoeven, P.O. Box 400, Cypress, the applicant, reported he plans to
sandblast and paint the entire plant to eliminate the rust. He indicated he would
be financially unable to satisfy Conditions #1, 2, 3 and 6. The Public Works Dir-
ector explained these conditions and indicated he had not examined the site and
did not know to what extent improvements were needed. Mr. Verhoeven indicated he
felt portions of the existing improvements were adequate.
Councilman Lacayo recommended that staff visit the site with the applicant to
determine what public improvements are necessary.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to continue
the public hearing regarding Modification #3 to C.U.P. #C-206 to the February 11
meeting and request that staff and the applicant review the site to determine
necessary improvements. 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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO ITEM PRICE
MARKING ON PACKAGED CONSUMER COMMODITIES: The City Manager presented a report
dated January 24 indicating this matter was continued from the January 14 meeting.
The report transmitted materials from the Orange County Consumer Coalition and
the Public Affairs Coordinator for Certified Grocers of California, Ltd.
Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Michael Strater, 9532 Margaret, Cypress, stated he supported the ordinance
to require price marking on items. He indicated that removal of prices would
eliminate effective comparison shopping and the ability for shoppers to monitor
price increases. Mr. Strater stated that shelf pricing may be inaccurate and
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could be difficult to read by the elderly or non-English speaking persons. He
indicated these persons could be further confused by detailed register receipts
from the computerized price scanners and the receipts could also be in error.
Mr. Strater stated he is the president of a retail clerks union and their member-
ship was sampled and supports price marking on items. Ne suggested that if
computer price scanners are allowed it be in conjunction with item price marking.
Mrs. Shari Baum, 815 Catalina, Seal Beach, Director of the Orange County Consumer
Coalition, stated she circulated the petition which was presented to the City
Council. She stated the petition signers do not oppose electronic price reading
devices but want the prices to remain on merchandise. Mrs. Baum reported that
it would cost consumers $1.50 per family annually for markets to continue marking
prices on merchandise.
Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed Ord-
inance.
Mr. Jim O'Hara, 9194 Ethel, Cypress, read a statement from the Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors who recommended that the Council take no action on this matter
until additional data is available at the end of the experimental period of the
County. The Board indicated it would examine additional information during this
period and keep the Council informed. Mr. O'Hara indicated that, to his knowledge,
no markets in Cypress were using the electronic scanners yet.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the City should not get
involved in determining whether markets should mark prices on merchandise. He
stated customers have the abillty to determine where they wish to shop.
Mr. Pat Pearring, head of Store Operations for the Northern Division of Vons
Markets, reported that presently there are three electronic scanners operating
in markets in the area. He stated the food industry would like the opportunity
to evaluate the capabilities of the electronic scanners and generally stores
have not yet had a chance to test them. Mr. Pearring reported that price
marking costs shoppers $83 million annually in California, and its elimination
would increase markets' productivity and the savings would be passed on to the
consumer. Mr. Pearring stated that shelf pricing will be upgraded to insure its
accuracy. He indicated he had not read the City's proposed Ordinance.
Councilmembers Hudson and MacLain expressed objection to the fact that the
food industry proposed to introduce a new system which had not been tested and
that this was not in the best interests of the consumer. Mr. Pearring felt most
supermarket chains would keep the item marking to compare with the computer
scanning operation. Councilman Lacayo pointed out that the proposed Ordinance
would not prohibit the computer scanners but would require item price marking.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to approve
the first reading:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF TtlE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADDING SECTIONS 17-30, 17-31 AND 17-32 TO THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE RELATING TO ITEM PRICE MARKING ON PACKAGED
CONSUMER COMMODITIES.
The Council held further d~scussion on the motion. Councilwoman MacLain indicated
she did not feel shelf pricing was very helpful. Councilwoman Evans stated she
supported item price marking. She requested that the Chamber of Commerce monitor
the County's experiment and provide the Council with information. Councilman
Hudson again expressed objection that the food industry proposed to remove the
protection o~ ~tem price mar~ng before proving that ~he computer scanning w~ll
work.
The motion unanimously ~:a~ried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 (]()lINC I hMEMBERS:
0 COUNCiLMEMBERS:
0 COUNCIl,MEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
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RECESS: Mayor Rowan called a recess at 9:58 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 10:02 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Rowan took Item #28 out of order for persons in the
audience.
CONSIDERATION OF DETERMINATION OF UNLISTED USE PROPOSED IN THE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
ZONE: The Planning Director presented a report dated January 22 requesting that
the Council make a determination on whether a waste paper recycling plant, which
presently is unlisted in the Zoning Ordinance, may be an appropriate use in the
ML-iO,000 or MP-20,O00 Industrial Zones. Staff reported they received a request
from Paper Fibers International, Inc. to locate such a plant at 8941 Electric
Street (property owned by Cypress Hardware & Lumber). Staff felt such a plant
may be considered a heavy industrial use with substantial truck traffic and ambient
noise created by machinery. Mr. Lamm stated the proposed operation would not in-
volve paper processing.
Mr. Don Speer, representing the property owner, reported he plans to close the
Cypress Lumber business and that he felt the property was not a good retail
location. He stated he felt the paper recycling plant would be an acceptable
use on the property and that the operation consists of shredding, bailing and
shipping the paper. He reported the potential lessee planned to construct a
six-foot-high concrete wall across the property frontage. Mr. Speer indicated
he did not feel the use would create much traffic or dust.
Councilmembers Rowan and Lacayo requested that staff obtain data and slides of
similar paper recycling plants located elsewhere so the Council could make a
determination on the use.
Mrs. Speer reported that Paper Fibers International was a commercial buyer and
obtained their paper from banks.
Councilwoman MacLain stated she supported a conditional use permit requirement
for the proposed use. Councilman Hudson stated the area in question is undergoing
development changes and is not appropriate for heavy industrial uses. He also
requested information on characteristics of the proposed paper plant and how the
applicant would address potential environmental problems.
Mr. Speer stated he would attempt to get additional information from the applicant.
It was moved by Mayor Rowan, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried
to continue this item to the February 11 meeting in order for the Council to receive
additional data.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor 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 recormmendations listed on the agenda. Councilwoman Evans
requested the removal of Item #12. Councilman Lacayo requested the removal of
Items #13, 15 and 18.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve
Items #5 through #20 on the Consent Calendar, with the exception of Items #12, 13,
15 and 18. 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
Item #5: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for Consid-
eration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #6: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim the Week of February 16-23, 1980
as Community College Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
February 16-23, 1980 as "Community College Week" in the City of Cypress as re-
quested by Ms. Gall Nagel of Cypress College.
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Item #7: Consideration of Claim Filed by Mr. James Webster Quenzler.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and
refer it to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate
disposition.
Item #8: Consideration of Soils Investigation on the Walker Street Storm Drain,
City of Cypress Project #7532-20.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve the request for a soils
investigation for the Walker Street Storm Drain, Project #7532-20; and (2) auth-
orize a budget transfer from the Drainage Facility Fund and appropriate $2,500.00
from the fund balance of the Drainage Facility Fund to Account #10-4189-570.23.
Item #9: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements on Holder Street at S.P.R.Ro
Crossing Between Cerritos Avenue and Katella Avenue, City of Cypress Project
#7844-90-0993.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve the increase in contract cost
from $28,615.00 to $31,671.99; and (2) accept the street improvements on Holder
Street at S.P.R.R. Crossing between Cerritos Avenue and Katella Avenue, not in-
cluding protection system, Project #7844-90-0993, as being satisfactorily completed
in accordance with the Plans and Specifications, and authorize the City Clerk to
release the Labor and Materials Bond upon expiration of the required lien period,
providing no liens have been filed, and to release the Faithful Performance Bond
upon expiration of one year's guarantee, providing no defects in material or
workmanship become evident~,
Item #10: Consideration of Employment List - Receptionist-Clerk.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the posi-
tion of Receptionist-Clerk as submitted.
Item #11: Consideration of Legislative Bulletins #1, 2 and 3-1980 from the
League of California Cities.
Recommendation: That the City Council direct the staff to prepare a response
for the Mayor's signature to the appropriate officials expressing the City's
opposition to AB 1951 and ACA 56.
Item #14: Consideration of an Ordinance Relating to Lost, Abandoned or Unclaimed
Property.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading of the following
Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 20-6 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING
TO LOST, ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY.
Item #16: Consideration of Resolution from the City of Fullerton Requesting
that the Federal Aviation Administration Require Adequate Underwing and Fuselage
Sides Identification Designators for General Aviation Aircraft.
Recommendation: That the City Council direct the City's voting representative
to the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities to cast a
supportive vote for the Resolution proposed by the City of Fullerton.
Item #17: Consideration of a Contract Extension for Animal Control Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest the subject contract extension agreement with the County of Orange
for animal control services.
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Item #20: Consideration of Renewal of Contract Between the City and Orange County
for Prosecution Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement with the County of
Orange for prosecution services for a five-year period, con~nencing February 1,
1980, and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement,
subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
In regard to Item #12, Consideration of Renewal of Lease on City-Owned Property at
9451 Walker Street, Project #7416-90, Councilwoman Evans inquired if the VFW was
still interested in leasing this property as a meeting place. The City Manager
indicated that the VFW had expressed some concern regarding displacing the
existing tenants from the property; however, that, if this property were to be
considered for a VFW meeting place, the lease has a 90-day cancellation clause
which could be implemented.
It was moved by Mayor Rowan and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to approve an ex-
tension of the lease agreement between the City and Mrs. Helen L. Stockton for an
additional one year period at a monthly rental of $150.00 beginning February 14,
1980, with the requirement that the tenant repaint the exterior of the house and
garage, including the trim, within ninety (90) days after approval of the lease
extension. 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
In regard to Item #13, Consideration
of Ordinance Setting Speed Limits on
Lacayo recormnended that residents be
on Grindlay Street from 35 mph to 25
street would be posted with signing.
of Approval of Radar Speed Study and Adoption
City Streets, Project #8023-10, Councilman
forewarned of the change in the speed limit
mph. The Public Works Director felt the
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve the
Radar Speed Study and approve the first reading of the following Ordinance by title
only, title as follows, setting speed limits on City streets in accordance with
the Study:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING SECTION 16-86 OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AND ADDING SECTION 16-86 TO
THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, FOR DECREASING
THE STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLa~n & Rowan
None
None
In regard to Item #15, Consideration of Council Newsletter, Councilman Lacayo rec-
ommended several additions to the newsletter. He requested that the newsletter
include the phone number of the County Tax Assessor to whom residents can direct
inquiries about property reassessment when they make home improvements; the phone
number at City Hall to which residents can register complaints regarding trash pick-
up service, and an article regarding the new vacuum street sweepers. Councilman
Hudson recommended that the new street sweeping schedule be announced in the news-
letter.
It was moved by Councilman Laeayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to direct
staff to transmit the Council newsletter article, as amended, to the Recreation &
Park District staff for inclusion in the Spring Recreation & Park brochure. 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
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In regard to Item #18, Consideration of Advertising Space in a Special Edition of
the Community Advocate, Councilman Lacayo indicated he thought the Council had
established a policy against promotional advertising expenditures. The City Mana-
ger stated the advertising was approved in past years with the exception of last
year. He indicated the edition would emphasize progress and would provide an oppor-
tunity to highlight new industrial growth in Cypress.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Mayor Rowan to authorize
staff to prepare a one-fourth page ad in the Community Advocate's special "A Salute
to Progress" edition at a cost of $282.00. 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 RESPONSE OF ORANGE COUNTY CITIES TO A COUNTY-WIDE RESTRICTION ON
THE SALE OF FIREWORKS: The City Manager presented a report dated January 24 indi-
cating that four Orange County cities responded to Cypress' transmittal of their
proposed fireworks Resolution. The City of La Palma approved the proposed res-
triction while Santa Ana, Villa Park and Laguna Beach received and filed the request.
Councilman Hudson requested that the City Attorney prepare an ordinance for the
February 11 meeting which prohibits the sale of fireworks in the City. The Council
agreed to direct the City Attorney to prepare the ordinance.
CONSIDERATION OF INTERSECTIONS PROJECTED FOR FUTURE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION:
The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January
23 listing intersections which were projected for future traffic signal installa-
tions and which were included in the long-range Capital Improvement Program pre-
pared in 1976.
The Council held discussion on the possibility of re-using traffic signal equip-
ment which has been removed from other locations in the City, or which can be
obtained from other jurisdictions, as a means to reduce costs, and recommended
that this be pursued. Councilman Hudson requested that staff prepare an appraisal
of acquiring such signals which may be suitable for the City's requirements.
The Council agreed to continue this item to a budget workshop session.
Mr. Lou Santo, 4597 Everest, Cypress, inquired about the need to install traffic
signals several years in the future if the intersections presently are able to get
along without a signal. The Council indicated that the intersections may presently
be served by stop signs and the signal need was based on projected traffic growth.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 24 recommending
that the City contract for traffic engineering services in order to complete traffic
signal projects during the next six months
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson to: (1)
authorize employment of a professional traffic engineer from the firm of Linscott,
Law & Greenspan, Inc. for the work described in the staff report for a total amount
not to exceed $2,240.00; and (2) appropriate funds from the Gas Tax Fund to the
following Capital Project Accounts:
532.22 - Lincoln Avenue
509.22 - Cerritos/Denni
577.22 - Ball/Moody
479.22 - Ball/Walker
578.22 - Pavement Markers
24 hours - $ 840.00
8 hours - 280.00
8 hours - 280.00
16 hours - 560.00
8 hours - 280.00
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
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CONSIDERATION OF REPORT CONCERNING BUILDING SETBACKS IN THE SINGLE AND MULTIPLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES: The Planning Director presented a report dated January
21 which analyzed the building setback requirements in single and multiple family
zones of Cypress and seven neighboring communities. Staff recommended that the
Council initiate an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to reduce the side and rear
yard setback requirements in the RM-20/A Zone and to reduce the rear yard setback
requirement in the RS-6,000 Zone.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to initiate
an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance and schedule a public hearing on this matter.
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
Councilman Hudson recommended that special consideration be given to means to pro-
tect adjacent property owners in cases where reduced setbacks are proposed.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY'S NON-CONFORMING SIGN SURVEY: The Planning Director
presented a report dated January 23 commenting on the status of non-conforming
signs within the community. Staff indicated that since the completion of the non-
conforming sign survey, many non-conforming signs have been brought up to code,
the City's code enforcement program has been effective in eliminating non-conforming
signs, and the non-conforming sign problem is recognized and avoided by most new
businesses in the City. Staff recommended that additional sign surveys be deferred
to allow the Council to assess the effectiveness of the code enforcement program.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to indefin-
itely postpone any additional sign surveys as recommended by staff. 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 APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman
Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve the Warrant List for Warrants
#54170 through #54303 in the total amount of $731,732.63. 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 APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST:
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park Dis-
trict, it was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to
approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #10053 through #10090 in the total
amount of $82,188.20. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
b COUNCILMBMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
In regard to Item #32 concerning the Subregional Planning Council which is on the
Orange County League agenda for February 14, it was moved by Councilman Hudson and
seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the Council support the concept and direct the
City's voting representative to support the recommendation of the review committee.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 C0UNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, Lacay0, MacLain & Rowan
None
None
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January 28, 1980
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Rowan called an Executive Session at 11:20 p.m. to discuss
matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was called back to order at
11:44 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Rowan adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m. to Monday, February
4, 1980, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room for a budget work
session.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK 0F ~E ~
~ITY OF CYPRESS
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