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Minutes 80-06-09~IlNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD June 9, 1980 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 1980 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Vickie Evans presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans Councilman Lacayo Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following City staff members: Davenport, DeCarlo, Duke, Lamm, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Evans led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Evans stated for the record that Councilman Lacayo's absence from the meeting was due to illness. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda. Mr. William Hanna, 6143 Lawrence, Cypress, President of the Tri-City Soccer League, reported that with the closing of Oxford Jr. High School the League will lose the availability of the playing fields for recreational purposes. Mr. Hanna stated there are few areas available for the League's use. He requested that the City Council consider requesting the School District to turn over the fields to the Cypress Recreation & Park District for the City's recreational use. Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Mullen to direct staff to prepare a report on the status of the Oxford School property, to investigate the possibility of a long term lease or outright purchase of the subject property, and to communicate to the Anaheim Union High School District the interest of Councilman Coronado in serving on their Alternate Use Committee. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCIL~fEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo Councilman Rowan recommended that a staff member serve as an alternate on the committee. PRESENTATION: Mayor Evans presented 15 year service pins to Maintenance Worker Tom McElroy, who recently retired, and Public Works Director Art Scbatzeder and a 20 year service pin to Police Captain Jerry Shumard. Mayor Evans expressed the Council's appreciation for their years of service with the City. MINUTES: Councilman Mullen requested a correction to the minutes of May 19. It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Coronado and unani- mously carried to approve the minutes of May 19 as corrected and tbe minutes of May 27. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BLOCK WALL STO~AGE BUILDING, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7980-26 RP~ AND APPLICATION OF $4~744, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF ROBERTI-Z'BERG SB 174 URBAN~ OPEN SPACE BLOCK GRANT FOR OAK KNOLL PARK/CO~iUNITY CENTER EXPANSION PROJECTS: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation & Park Director dated June 3 indicating bids were requested from four vendors and one bid was received. City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Coronado that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recrea- tion & Park District, accept the bid of Leonard E. South & Son, Inc., 709 East Sycamore, Anaheim, and award them the contract ~n the amount of $7,495 for con- struction of a block wall storage building at Oak Knoll Park, and appropriate an additional $4,744 upon approval by the State of pending S.B. 174 funds. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REFRIGERATOR-FREeZER, REQUEST FOR QUOTA- TION #7980-29RP: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated June 4 which outlined four bids received for the refrigerator-freezer to be used for the Seniors Nutrition Program at the Cypress School facility. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recrea- tion & Park District, accept the bid of Globe Fixture Company, 212 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, as the lowest responsible bidder and award them the contract in the amount of $2,644.70. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #7980-28RP: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated June 4 outlining seven bids received. Staff reported the bid was for equipment only and a bid opening on the contract to install the system at Peppertree Park will be held on June 17. It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Mullen that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, accept the bid of West Coast Irrigation Supply Company, 1441 South Sunkist, Anaheim, as the lowest responsible bidder and award them the con- tract in the amount of $3,407.05. The motion unanimously carried by the followin~ roil call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Evans 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 recommendations listed on the agenda. It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve Items #5 through #19 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo 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 Claim Filed by James R. Traut, Attorney, on Behalf of Gloria Alvear. 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. --2-- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 Item #7: Consideration of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by James H. and Virgie E. Hartley, DBA Cypress Inn, 5731 Lincoln Avenue. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #8: Consideration of Proclaiming June 30, 1980 as Orange County North- South All Star Football Day. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim Monday, June 30, 1980 as "Orange County North-South All Star Football Day" in the City of Cypress. Item #9: Consideration of Proclaiming the Week of June 23-29, 1980 as Amateur Radio Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of June 23-29, 1980 as "Amateur Radio Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #10: Consideration of Proclaiming the Twenty-one Days, Flag Day through Independence Day (June 14-July 4, 1980) as a Period to Honor America. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the twenty- one days, Flag Day through Independence Day (June 14-July 4, 1980) as a period to "Honor America". Item #11: Consideration of Request to Utilize the Parking Lot at the Frank P. Hoe Community Center. Recommendation: That the City Council confirm the approval of the City Manager in granting permission to the Explorer Post #641 to use the parking lot at the Frank P. Hoe Community Center on Saturday, June 7, 1980 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a Lot Sale and approve this same request for Saturday, June 14, 1980. Item #12: Consideration of Cooperative Agreement for Traffic Signal Modifica- tion on Lincoln Avenue from Bloomfield Street to Valley View Street, City of Cypress Project #7927-50. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving execution of the Cooperative Agreement between the City and the State for the traffic signal modification on Lincoln Avenue from the west City limit of Cypress at Bloomfield Street to Valley View Street, City of Cypress Project #7927-50, subject to review of the Agreement by the City Attorney: RESOLUTION NO. 2246 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING DISTRICT AGREEMENT NO. 3562 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL SYSTEM AND SAFETY LIGHTING ON LINCOLN AVENUE BETWEEN BLOOMFIELD STREET AND VALLEY VIEW STREET. Item #13: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authoriza- tion to Advertise for Bids for the Traffic Signal Modification and Interconnect System on Lincoln Avenue from Bloomfield Street to Valley View Street, F.A.U. No. LO31, City of Cypress Project #7927-50. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications for the Traffic Signal Modification and Interconnect System on Lincoln Avenue from Bloomfield Street to Valley View Street, F.A.U. #L031, Project #7927-50, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with bid opening date to b~ set at 2:00 p.m., Iuly 8, 1980, in the office of the City Clerk. Item #14: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authoriza- tion to Advertise for Bids for the Repair of Lincoln Avenue from the West City Limit of Cypress at Bloomfield Street to Knott Avenue in the City of Buena Park, City of Cypress Project #8018-10. -3- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications for the repairs of Lincoln Avenue from the west City limit at Bloomfield Street to Knott Avenue in the City of Buena Park, Project #8018-10, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with bid opening date to be set at 2:15 p.m., July 8, 1980, in the office of the City Clerk. Item #15: Consideration of Annual Requalification of Participating Cities in the County of Orange Arterial Highway Financing Program. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, t~tle as follows: P, ESOLUTION NO. 2247 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS INFORMING THE COUNTY ARTERIAL FINANCING ADVISORY COMMITTEE THAT NO CHANGES ARE REQUESTED FOR INCLUSION IN THE COLrNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY MASTER PLAN. Item #16: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map #10903 (5601-5611 Nelson Street, North Side, West of Graham Street). Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map #10903 and accept the bond for public improvements in the amount of $2,700.00, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. Item #17: Consideration of Legislative Bulletins #21-1980 and #22-1980 from the League of California Cities Dated May 23 and May 30, 1980. Recommendation: That the City Council direct the staff to prepare a response for the Mayorts signature to the appropriate officials expressing the City's opposition to S.B. 467-Local Employer-Employee Relations (Greene). Item #18: Consideration of Joint Employment List - Maintenance Worker I and Park Maintenance Worker I. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the joint employment list for the positions of Maintenance Worker I and Park Maintenance Worker I as submitted. Item #19: Consideration of Resolution Commending Gregory G. Diaz for His Outstanding Contributions to the Community. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2248 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING GREGORY G. DIAZ FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRI- BUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY. PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - ROBERTO G. CORRAL, DBA PARADISE GARDENING, 5841 MAXSON DRIVE~ CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report dated June 4 describing the application to allow solicitation door-to-door of gardening services. The Police Department investigation found no basis to protest granting of the permit. Mayor Evans opened the public hearing and asked if the applicsnt was present. The applicant was not present. Mayor Evans stated that she received calls con- cerning early morning solicitation and she recommended that the policy on soli- citation allow for a starting time of 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, rather than 9:00 aim. Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to granting of the permit. There were no speakers in support or in opposition. -4- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Mullen to close the public hearing and approve the special permit for Mr. Roberto G. Corral, DBA Paradise Gardening, subject to the condition that solicitation shall be limited to Monday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #80-13 (PRIVATE RECREATION FACILITY, CINNAMON SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER~ BALL ROAD & JUANITA STREET): The Planning Director presented a report dated June 4 describing the application to establish a private recreation facility (health club) at 6169-6175 Ball Road in the CG- 10,000 Commercial General Zone. Staff indicated that this project would repre- sent the second health club within Cypress. Staff recommended approval subject to four conditions. Mayor Evans opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Scott Ruffner, representing Superior Fitness Health Club, 6328 Colorado, Long Beach, reported they plan to install two ultra-violet stalls which are used for Vitamin D and skin treatments. He reported the stalls are usually used for three to five minutes and warning signs are posted for their use. Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition. it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Rowan to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2249 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-13 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEYiBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #80-14 (PROFESSIONAL OFFICE BUILDING~ 6081 AND 6091 ORANGE AVENUE): The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Director dated June 2 indicating that staff would readvertise the public hearing since the use permit application involved a request for a It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to continue the public hearing to the June 23 meeting and that staff readvertise the appli- cation. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #80-1 (6081 - 6091 ORANGE AVENUE): The Planning Director presented a report dated June 2 describing the application to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan by changing the "high density residential" designation on a parcel of land located on the north side of Orange Avenue, east of Valley View, to a "retail and general commercial" designation. Staff reported that the Council approved General Plan Amendment #78-6 on November 13, 1978 which changed the property's designation from commercial retail to high density residential. The applicant did not proceed with the residential con- struction after a year and a half and was now proposing to develop an office building. Mr. Lamm stated a zone change was not initiated following the General Plan amendment. -5- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 Mayor Evans opened the hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Bill Waddle, 4322 Crescent, Cypress, reported he did not proceed with the residential development since he could not develop a desirable plan for the property. He felt a small office building would be more successful. Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application. There were no speakers in support or in opposition. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2250 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl, OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVINC GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 80-1. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNEILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo PUBLIC }{EARING RE: DEVELOPMENT NO. 2 - SPECIFIC PLAN POLICY STATEMENT~ CYPRESS BUSINESS PARK: The City Manager presented a report from the Planning Directo~ dated ,June 5 requesting that the public hearing be continued to the June 23 meeting to allow staff to complete its evaluation of the proposal. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to contino~ the public hearing to the June 23 meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COI~CILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP #80-1128~ CYPRESS LAND COMPANY (SOUTH OF KATELLA AVENUE~ EAST OF HOLDER STREET): The Planning Director presented a report dated June 4 describing the application to subdivide a 36.3 acre parcel of land into two buildable parcels and a remainder nonbuildable parcel on the south side of Kate]la, east of Holder, in the Cypress Business Park. He recommended mln~r typographical changes in conditions of approval #3 and 9. Mr. Lamm presented slides of the subject property. Staff recommended approval of the map subject to 21 conditions. Staff reported that, including the width of the drainage channel, there is a distance of about 75 feet between the rear of the residential property and the rear of the proposed parking lot of the new development. Mayor Evans inquired about the advantage of filing a parcel map versus a tract map i~nd whether the same types of conditions could be applied. She asked why the remainder area was not designated as Parcel #3. Staff responded that the parcel map is a quicker process where the State Subdivision Map Act allows a developer to file either a parcel or tract map for industrial and commercial property. The Act allows the developer to designate any remaining area as "remaining parcel" which may be developed and improved under a parcel map sometime in the future. Stair indicated that the conditions would be the same under a parcel map or tract map if the designation ot parcels remained the same. Staff indicated that a tract map is filed for more than five parcels of land. Mr. Richard Meyer, Project Coordinator for Cypress Land Company, reported the5. have been involved in master planning the property for over seven months and haw, requested the parcel map to expedite the process since they have a commitment to a tenant, Jean Ellen Manufacturing. Mr. Meyer stated the applicant agrees to thc 35 foot buffer zone but their staff wished to consider alternative proposals in order to exploit the potential of this area as a buffer zone which benefits both the developer and community. He stated one alternative considered was -6- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 development of a par course. The City Manager suggested that if the buffer zone is still subject to negotiation the hearing should be continued to allow the developer and staff to work out a proposal. Councilman Coronado suggested that the developer construct a fence along the eight-foot berm as a safety precaution for children at play. Mr. Meyer stated the applicant agrees to comply with the buffer zone as shown on Exhibit B in the staff report but that they wished to pursue more imaginative alternatives for the buffer area before the map is recorded. The City Attorney suggested that Condition #1 could be revised to require the developer to post a bond for the buffer area improvements which would be subject to review and approval by the Council, or the map could be approved subject to the recommended conditions with the understanding that the property owner may request a modification to Condition #1. Mr. Meyer stated he would accept the conditions and later request a modifi- cation to the condition. Councilman Mullen asked if the proposed par course would be open to the public. Mr. Bob Sundstrom, Williamson & Schmidt, 17782 Sky Park, Irvine, stated the par course would be oriented to business park employees as a recreation facility and there probably would be no public access because of the liability factor. He stated the par course is only one alternative they have considered and the primary purpose of the area will be for buffering the residences. Councilman Rowan stated he agreed with the City Attorney's recommendation to approve the map subject to the recommended conditions with the understanding that a modification will be requested to Condition #1. It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Coronado to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel Map #80-1128 subject to the conditions recommended by staff, with the corrections to Conditions #3 and 9, and with the understanding that the applicant will request a modification to Condition #1: RESOLUTION NO. 2251 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 80-1128 - WITH CONDITIONS. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, suggested that a street be con- structed along the drainage channel on the industrial property to provide a great~r separation between the new development and residences. Mr. hamm stated staff con- sidered this as well as other alternatives for the development. The City Attorney stated his previous response regarding the distinction between divisions of land under and over five parcels was incomplete since the Map Act indicates there are also technical distinctions. He stated that for divisions of land involving five or fewer parcels, the City cannot require construction of improvements until permits are granted except by agreement with the subdivider. tie stated the recommended conditions would have been the same if a tentative tract map had been filed instead of the division of land. Mayor Evans felt the long-standing problem of the asphalt plant should be eliminated and recommended adding a condition to require removal of the asphalt plant prior to recordation of the parcel map or requiring the remainder parcel to be made a part of the map so that the condition can be imposed. Mr. Meyer felt Cypress Land Company was making a commitment to remove the plant by their June 6 letter to Mr. Ewles requesting him to vacate the property by July 15. Mr. Meyer read the letter. After further discussion, Mr. Meyer agreed to accept the condition requiring removal of the asphalt plant. It was moved by Mayor Evans and seconded by Councilman Rowan to amend the motion to add the following condition of approval to Tentative Parcel Map #80-1128: all non-conforming land uses shall be removed from that parcel of land designated as "remaining parcel" on Parcel Map #80-1128 prior to recordation of the parcel map with the County of Orange. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo -7- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 The original motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF MODIFICATION OF CHANNELIZATION STRIPING ON BALL ROAD~ WEST OF VALLEY VIEW: The Public Works Director presented a report dated June 3 which included the accident record of the area (1978 and 1980) and diagrams showing all possible turning movements with the existing striping and the other showing additional vehicle turning conflicts that would occur with a two-way left turn lane. Staff recommended no change in the striping on Ball Road because of the potential traffic conflicts that would be induced with the change and because truck traffic, which would be minimal, could follow an alternate route west on Cerritos, north on Walker and then east on Ball to the shopping center. Mr. Don Kennedy, 5843 Holmby Court, Cypress, felt that of the total number of a~ci- dents occurring in 1978 and 1980 only a few were caused by left turn movements from the shopping center onto Ball Road. He recommended that a continuous turning lane be designated on Ball Road which is an acceleration and deceleration lane and allows vehicles to enter the main traffic lane when it is safe. Mr. Kennedy felt the continuous turning lane would help eliminate the left turn problem for vehicles eastbound on Ball which turn left at Myra. Mr. Kennedy suggested that one or both of the driveways from Constitution Savings be designated for "no ]eft turns", and allow exits from Constitution Savings into the alley that borders Del Taco. Mr. Kennedy felt the continuous turning lane would eliminate the U-turn problem that exists at the median break opposite the Del Taco driveway. He suggested that the lane be given a six month trial and review. Councilmembers Coronado and Rowan expressed support for the trial period but Councilman Rowan recommended that the Constitution Savings driveway and alley be posted for right turns only to reduce cross-lane traffic conflicts. Mr. Schatz~d~,~~ indicated that enforcement of the posted signs could be a problem. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Evans to continue this matter to the next regular meeting and request a staff report evaluating all of the suggestions discussed including cost figures. There was discussion on the Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, recommended that a traffic engineer be assigned to perform the study. He felt an over-abundance of posted signs is not effective as they can confuse motorists. The Public Works Director stated the report could be completed for the Jul>, 14 meeting. He stated funds are available in this year's budget for consultant traffic engineering services. Mr. Kennedy suggested another alternative to provide the continuous turning on Ball Road from the Del Taco driveway up to a point opposite the adjacent alley and leave the double double yellow striping intact in front of the Savings & Loan which would still allow left turns into the Church and into the alley west of Del Taco bet not affect Constitution Savings & Loan. Mr. Schatzeder stated this alternative could be studied. Fo]lowing further discussion, Councilmembers Mullen and Evans agreed to inclnde in the motion a provision for staff to seek consultant services not to exceed $500 and that staff submit their report for the July 14 Council meeting. motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo Mayor Evans requested that the Council and Mr. Kennedy be provided with progress reports on this matter. RECESS: Mayor Evans called a recess at 8:58 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:10 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent. -8- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON CITY CODE PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE CIRCULATION AND FILING OF PETITIONS: The City Manager presented a report dated June 5 which transmitted a letter from the City Attorney dated June 4 and a proposed ordinance amending the current Petition ordinance. The City Attorney summarized his letter and recommended changes in the ordinance pertaining to the petition filing re- quirements. He recommended that certain requirements could be satisfied through submittal of a sworn statement. Sworn statements would apply to the person presenting a petition declaring under penalty of perjury that each person who signed the petition was presented with a copy of the same text which is being presented to the City; and taking an oath in which he or she supplies the infor- mation specified by the Code and swearing that such information is true. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated that an imbalance of representation occurs when one side presents a petition during public hearing testimony and the opposing side does not. He suggested that the Council develop a policy where they would continue the matter for two weeks to allow the opposi- tion a chance to circulate their own petition. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Rowan to 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 SUBSECTION (d) OF SECTION 17-28 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE CIRCULATION AND FILING OF CERTAIN PETITIONS. Councilman Coronado stated he did not support the ordinance since it was the right of persons to petition their government and he felt the ordinance would intimidate people. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen, Rowan & Evans NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo The City Council requested that staff develop a one-page fact sheet which con- tains a notice of the citizens~ right to petition, the petition requirements, public hearing procedures and availability of the Oral Communications period on the agenda, and that staff present a progress report on this item at the next regular meeting. CONSIDERATION OF FINAL YEAR END APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 1979-80 FISCAL YEAR: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated June 3 which outlined year-end appropriations for the 1979-80 fiscal year which were necessary to facilitate the closing of the City accounting records as of June 30, 1980. The appropriations include items for which the Council authorized expenditures but did not formally establish appropriations as well as adjust- ments to estimated revenue amounts. Staff also recommended that the Council adopt a Resolution which directs that unencumbered appropriations be transferred to the General Fund contingency account. Staff responded to questions regarding funding of the Lighting District from Councilman Coronado and Mr. Hardcastle. It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Mullen to: (1) appropriate the following amounts to the prescribed accounts: 10-4001-188-05 $ t2,000 10-4006-188-05 4,400 10-4151-188-05 1,500 10-4206-188-05 500 10-4208-188-05 20 10-4215-188-05 760 10-4176-655-46 3,050 10-4177-109-01 1,000 10-4177-517-24 950 -9- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 25-2020-000-00 11-1410-000-00 10-4104-157-04 10-4114-157-04 10-4151-157-04 10-4189-157-04 10-4206-157-04 10-4208-157-04 (130,000) 130,000 25 3 190 16,260 624 46 25-3328-000-00 1]-3220-000-00 11-2929-000-00 11-2911-000-00 1]-2928-000-00 290,000 600,000 (600,000) (217,839.72) 217,839.72 10-4001-491-28 500 10-4006-491-28 200 10-4150-491-28 100 10-4151-491-28 2,000 (2) adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 2252 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DIRECTING YEAR-END TRANSFERS TO THE GENERAL FUND CONTINGENCY. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNb~NTS ~SCAG)j The City Manager presented a report dated June 6 describing the SCAG ~rgan~zation and reasons for Cypress withdrawing membership from SCAG. Mr..Joe Hardcastle, 4588 B]anca, Cypress, stated SCAG has been involved with the rapld translt issue and rapid transit bills are coming up and he suggested that the City not get involved now in supporting rapid transit. it was moved by Councilman Mul]en and seconded by Councilman Coronado that the Council invite Mr. Gilbert Smith of SCAG to a Council meeting to make a pres- entat~on on the SCAG organization. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo Mayor Evans stated she serves on the Orange County Subregional PlannSng Council and she read a list of goals of the council. Mayor Evans requested that a City Council alternate to the group be appointed. Councilman Mullen volunteered to serve as the alternate on the Subregional Planning Council. Mayor Evans requested that Supervisor Anthony be notified. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #55452 through #55568 in the total amount of $431,559.82. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COI~CILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo -10- City Council Minutes June 9, 1980 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 Mullen and seconded by Mayor Evans to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #10477 through #10529 in the total amount of $35,482.36. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILME~ERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None Lacayo ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Rowan requested a staff report summarizing legal advertising for the past three years prior to the next budget session. Councilman Coronado requested a staff report on the maintenance history of Police black and white vehicles. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Evans adjourned the meeting at 9:53 p.m. to Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 a.m. in the Administrative Conference Room for the West Orange County Mayors' meeting. MAYOR OF THE CITY O~ CYPRESS ATTEST: _ :J,~l,~ - ,~-~ .~. CITY CLERK OF THE CI%% OF CYPRESS -11-