Minutes 80-09-22MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 22, 1980
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
on Monday, September 22, 1980 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Vickie Evans presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John
Murphy, and the following City staff members: Barrett, Davenport, DeCarlo, Duke,
Lamm, Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Attorney led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMFOJNICATIONS: Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr. Truman Philips, 9868 Via Sonoma, Cypress, requested that the Nature Park on
Ball Road be maintained as a park facility where children can learn about nature.
He expressed concern that the maintenance work being undertaken in the Park may
harm the natural environment. The Council advised that Nature Park will be main-
tained as a nature park facility although the primary purpose of the retarding
basin is a flood control facility. Staff indicated that the maintenance work is
done regularly at this time of the year.
PRESENTATIONS: Mr. Randolph Berry, Assistant Manager of the Cerritos office of
the Automobile Club of Southern California, presented a pedestrian safety citation
plaque to Mayor Evans and stated this is the fourth year during the past 11 years
that Cypress has won the award for having no pedestrian fatalities.
Mr. Walt Donovan, District Manager of the Southern California Edison Company,
presented Mayor Evans with an Energy Management Award plaque for the City's
outstanding achievement in energy conservation. Mr. Donovan introduced Mr.
Tony Aguilar, the conservation consultant for Edison. Mr. Donovan reported
that the City's conservation measures saved the City 450,000 kilowatt hours,
or about $25,000, annually.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Evans took Item #24 out of order for the benefit
of persons in the audience.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: REESTABLISHMENT OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSIONS: The City
Manager presented a report dated September 18 indicating the Council scheduled
the public hearing in order to receive community input regarding the need for
citizen advisory commissions.
Mayor Evans opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in
favor of reestablishing the citizen advisory commissions.
The following persons spoke in support of reestablishing the commissions:
Mrs. Grace Lachina, 5821 Wellson Drive, Cypress
Mr. George Hallak, 5452 Marion, Cypress
Mr. Creg Diaz, 6121 Barbados, Cypress
Ms. Sara Wilson, 7340 Pierce Street, Buena Park
Mr. Harold Wood, 4079 Larwin Avenue, Cypress
Mrs. Geraldine Smith, 5805 Wellson Drive, Cypress
Ms. Elsie Carruthers, 10480 Gregory Circle, Cypress
Ms. Sue Zerela, 10450 Jeanine Lane, Cypress
Mr. Scott Adler, 9760 Graham, Cypress
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Mr. Hilliard Warren, 5275 Vista Real, Cypress
Mrs. Lucille Levy, 5348 Hanover Drive, Cypress
Mr. Sam Freselkowitz, 11348 Madera, Cypress
Mr. Francis Boykin, 5917 Noumea, Cypress
Mrs. Jeanne Hawkins, 4544 Shasta, Cypress
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to reestablishment
of the commissions. The following persons spoke in opposition:
Mr. Don Hudson, 6153 Lawrence Street, Cypress
Mr. Earl Beck, 6127 James Alan, Cypress
Mrs. Vivian Van Allen, 4641 Newman Avenue, Cypress
Mr. A1 Dilley, 5132 Canterbury, Cypress
Mr. George Morita, 9852 Sunny Circle, Cypress
Mayor Evans asked if any of the proponents wished to speak in rebuttal.
Mrs. Geraldine Smith stated she felt many citizens would be willing to serve on
the commissions on a volunteer basis and at no cost to the City. Mr. Francis
Boykin felt that members of a commission could contribute their individual exper-
tise as professionals in various fields, and that their non-political involvement
would be beneficial in their decision-making. Mr. Hilliard Warren stated that
Commissioners file a statement of economic interests and that he did not encounter
problems in this area while he was a Commissioner.
The Council held discussion on the matter of reestablishing the commissions.
Councilman Mullen stated he favored reestablishment of the traffic and youth
commissions and establishment of a senior citizens commission. He recommended
that the Council hold a study session meeting to discuss reestablishment of the
other commissions. Councilman Lacayo stated he supported a youth, traffic and
senior citizen commission and discussing at a later meeting the issue of a
Planning Commission. Councilman Coronado stated he did not support reestablish-
ment of the Planning Commission and that he felt the City Council should continue
to perform the planning functions. He stated he supported a senior citizens
commission and he recommended the establishment of an advisory committee on
cable television. Councilman Rowan stated he did not see a demonstrated need
to reinstitute the commissions. He stated he would consider selected areas, such
as the need for a Senior Citizens Commission. Mayor Evans stated she supported
reinstating citizen involvement on the planning, youth, senior citizen, traffic
and cable television commissions as long as the integrity of the commissions is
maintained and the commissions have real responsibilities and authority.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and direct the staff to take the necessary steps to establish a
traffic, youth and senior citizens commission and to schedule a work session to
discuss the matters of a planning commission and cable television committee.
Councilmembers Mullen and Lacayo then amended the motion to include that the
Council will consider the organizational structure and details of all the com-
missions at the work session. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILb~EMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen & Evans
Rowan
None
RECESS: Mayor Evans called a recess at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 8:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Evans announced that Item #3 on the agenda, a Presentation on SCAG by
Mr. Donald Hudson, would be continued.
Councilman Coronado reported that he attended a neighborhood meeting on Septem-
ber 19 at Patton School which was attended by over 70 homeowners in the area
as well as by a Police sergeant and Park Ranger from the staff. The homeowners
reported on numerous problems with juveniles which included threatening behavior
and spe~,ding. It was suggested that the homeowners organize a Neighborhood
Watch program. Councilman Coronado recommended that the City Council schedule
a meeting with the homeowners to discuss the problems.
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Mr. Walt Zwonitzer, 6890 Tahiti, Cypress, reported that the neighborhood problems
center around Peppertree Park. He stated that many homeowners in that area feel
neglected by the City and request assurances that a meeting will be scheduled.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the
City Council schedule a meeting with the homeowners for Monday, October 6, at
7:00 p.m. and that notices of the meeting be mailed to homeowners in the area.
Councilman Coronado stated he had a list of the homeowners who attended the
meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
The City Manager stated staff would prepare a press release on the upcoming
meeting. Chief Duke reported that a special team of officers is working in the
area until further notice.
COUNCILMAN CORONADO LEFT THE MEETING AT 9:00 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #80-21 (CONVENIENCE MARKET~ BLOOMFIELD
STREET & ORANGE AVENUE): The Planning Director presented a report dated Septem-
ber 16 describing the application to establish a convenience market engaging in
the off-site sale of beer and wine at 4021 Orange Avenue in the CN-10,000
Conanercial Neighborhood Zone. Included in the application was a request to
maintain four video amusement machines. Staff recommended denial of the appli-
cation based on their feeling that the site was best suited for limited retail
and service oriented businesses which operate during daytime and early evening
~,~.+:~4~ars. The staff read a letter to the City Council from the former property
owner indicating that he advised the applicant of the neighboring homeowners'
opposition to liquor sales and the fact that conditional use permit applica-
tions had been denied several times.
Mayor Evans opened the hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Herbert Papenfuss, attorney representing the applicant, stated their business
is a convenience market and not a liquor store; only beer and wine will be sold.
He stated their business would serve as an anchor tenant and attract the other
businesses to the remaining units. Mr. Wedemeyer, the applicant, reported that
the video games would be located opposite the cashier who would be able to
supervise the games.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mr. Maurice Schmit, one of the property owners, reported he has several prospec-
tive smaller tenants for the center who are waiting for the occupancy of the
major tenant. Mr. ?apenfuss reported that the applicant felt that if their
application is denied, Stop n Go would proceed with plans to open a liquor store
on the west side of Bloomfield at Orange in the City of Hawaiian Gardens.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
Ms. Judy Satterfield, 4096 Orange, Cypress, a resident of Tanglewood, reported
that an armed robbery occurred at the liquor store located in Hawaiian Gardens
and that she was concerned for the safety of the many children who reside in
Tanglewood. She felt school children would be attracted by the video games and
would ~ongregate at the store.
Mr. Mark Lane, 9416 Cambridge, Cypress, stated he did not object to the conven-
ience store or video games per se but he did object to the games at the proposed
location since the site is located within 10 feet from the community pool and
park of the adjacent residential tract. He felt the store would attract loiterers
and reported the pool and park have already experienced vandalism.
Ms. Elizabeth Follett, 9476 Cambridge, Cypress, stated she dld not feel there
was a need for a store selling beer and wine since there were many in the area.
She expressed concern over the proximity of the proposed store to the neighbor-
hood's pool and park and concern that the games would attract the junior high
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Ms. Jean Beckett, 4068 Avenida Seville, Cypress, stated she agreed with the
previous speakers and that she felt the proposed location was inappropriate for
the stor~ since it was surrounded by single-family homes. She reported that
youths c~ngregated at the liquor store in Hawaiian Gardens and the stor~ lost
its liquor license for selling to minors. She expressed concern that similar
problems may develop at the store in Cypress.
Mr. Wedemeyer, the applicant, stated the store in Hawaiian Gardens was susceptible
to prob]<.ms since they sold both liquor and gas, neither of which would be sold
at their store. He felt development of their store would preclude development of
the Stop n Go market with its liquor sales and amusement games. Mr. Wedemeyer
reported that Pump 'n' Pantry is a small chain with 13 other stores operating in
Los Angeles County, and that all stores have video games. He reported they do
not tolerate mischief or loitering and their stores are weI1 supervised.
Mr. Schmit reported his property has been subject to much vandalism by children
in the a~ea sod he has spent thousands of dollars for repairs. He felt an occu-
pied building would attract less vandalism and trash dumping than a vacant building.
Cotincilman Rowan moved to close the public hearing and approve Conditional Use
Permit #80-21 subject to the conditions recommended by staff. The motion was
not seconded.
it was moved by Council~nan Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
denying (]onditional Use Permit #80-21:
RESOLUTION NO. 2292
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PEF~MIT NO. 80-21.
Councilman Rowan expressed objections that the businessman was being penalized
because ~f the concerns over unsupervised ~uveniles.
Tile motinn carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COI~CILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Evans
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Rowan
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Mayor Evans asked to be informed as to when a development proposal is presented
for the property in Hawaiian Gardens on the west side of Bloomfield Avenue.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #80-22 (CONVENIENCE M~RKET~ CINNAMON
SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER, 6153/6155 BALL ROAD): The Planning Director presented a
report dated September 16 describing the application to establish a convenience
market engaging in the off-site sale of beer and wine at 6153-6155 Ball Road
in the CG-10,000 Commercial General Zone. Included was a request to maintain
a maximum of four video amusement games as an accessory use to the market.
Staff recommended approval of the application, with the deletion of the video
amusement games, subject to six conditions.
Mayor Evans opened the hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. Herbert Papenfuss, attorney representing the applicant, felt the fact that
the convenience store and beer and wine sales would be separated from single-
family residences by the drainage channel buffer should apply as well to the
proposed video games. He felt that since Skateway draws many children to the
area their store would have no effect on increased juvenile activity. Mr.
Papenfuss requested an opportunity to install the video games on a probationary
basis and stated if problems develop the machines would be removed.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mr. Jerry Reynolds, 2507 Lighthouse Lane, Corona del Mar, owner of the Cinnamon
Square S]~opping Center, requested that the applicant be given an opportunity to
operate t~ business as proposed. Mr. Reynolds stated he is sensitive to problems
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in the center and would not wish to create a detrimental environment for his
tenants. He reported there have been problems in the center with vandalism and
trash but he stated the problem is not the type of business that comes into the
City but a lack of supervision of juveniles. Mr. Reynolds stated he felt the
applicant would accept a condition stating that if his operation creates problems
the Council may revoke the permit, and he stated he would be willing to include
the condition in his lease agreement with the applicant. Mr. Reynolds stated
he felt the proposed business would be beneficial for his center as it would
attract other tenants and provide revenue.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or in opposition to
the application.
Mr. Robert Eames of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce inquired if the Recreation &
Park District still operated pinball games at the Community Center. Staff advised
that there are two pinball machines at the center.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to close the
public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving Conditional Use Permit #80-22 subject to the conditions recommended by
staff, with Condition #2 revised to state: The Cypress City Council shall maintain
ongoing jurisdiction over the hours of operation as well as the type and number
of video amusement games which shall be allowed, with the right to review or
limit the hours of operation and the number of video amusement games should
this use become detrimental to surrounding businesses or properties; with Condi-
tion #5 to state: A maximum of four video amusement games are permitted to be
maintained or operated on the premises at any time; and with the addition of
Condition #7 to state: The City Council may modify or revoke Conditional Use
Permit #80-22 should it determine that the business is being operated or main-
tained in a manner detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity:
RESOLUTION NO. 2293
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PE~IT NO. 80-22 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Mayor Evans stated that Councilman Coronado objected to the proposed video
amusement games portion of the application.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PER>lIT #80-23 (ORANGE COUNTY FALL FAIR~ LOS
ALAMITOS RACE COURSE~ 4961 KATEL~A AVENUE): Mayor Evans declared the hearing
open. The Planning Director presented a report dated September 12 which des-
cribed the application by the 32nd District Agricultural Association to conduct
its 1980 Orange County Fall Fair at the Race Course on November 19 through
December 1. Thoroughbred racing would be conducted in conjunction with the Fair
except on November 25. Included in the application was a request for waiver of
the $150 per day carnival business license fee. Staff recommended approval of
the application subject to 11 conditions, and suggested that the Council may
wish to limit the use permit to a maximum of one year. The City Manager recom-
mended the addition of another condition requiring the applicant to file a
certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured.
Mayor Evans asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Ms. LaVergne Rosow, Manager of Fair Operations, reported that the Fair proposes
to be located in a new location this year at the request of the Race Track manage-
ment and that it is uncertain whether the carnival will participate at this new
location. The new site is located easterly of the race track. She stated the
carnival operators verbally indicated they would not participate at the new
location since they felt the relocation would result in a loss of revenue. She
reported the Fair is in its third and last year of commitment to the carnival.
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Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application. No
one wished to speak in support. She asked if anyone wished to speak in opposi-
tion to the application.
Mr. Jim Young, 5120 Laurel Avenue, Cypress, stated he preferred that the carnival
and music not be relocated closer to Walker Street as proposed but that they be
located at their original location with perhaps shorter hours than the previous
years. Mayor Evans advised that the fair and carnival activities would terminate
at 9:00 p.m. and this was included in a condition attached to the use permit.
Ms. Sally Peterson, 1047~ Saratoga, Cypress, stated she would like the fair and
carnival at their original location and that she hoped they would improve their
sound system. She reported she can hear all announcements during the races.
Mayor Evans recommended adding a condition which would allow the fair and carni-
val at their original location but would allow the fair at the new location only
without the carnival operation. The City Attorney indicated that such a condi-
tion would be appropriate in order to protect the surrounding residents.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving Conditional Use Permit #80-23 subject to the conditions recommended by
staff, with the addition of Condition #8c to state: A certificate of insurance,
naming the City of Cypress as an additional insured, shall be filed with the
City Clerk's office a minimum of ten days prior to the opening day of the Fair
demonstrating that the applicant has all risk public liability insurance issued
by an acceptable company with a minimum combined single limit of $500,000, and
with the addition of Condition #12 which approves the carnival operation at the
same location as held at the 1979 Fall Falr southerly of the race course club-
house but prohibits the operation of the carnival at the proposed 1980 location
northerly of the railroad tracks adjacent to Walker Street and requires that
City staff be notified 10 days in advance of the opening date of the Fair of the
final location for the Fair and carnival:
RESOLUTION NO. 2294
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-23 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Following further discussion, Councilmembers Mullen and Lacayo amended the
motion to approve a waiver of fees for the carnival as requested, to modify
Condition #10 to include that the carnival activities shall terminate by 9:00
p.m., to modify Condition #3 to state: City building permits shall be obtained
for any Fall Fair construction on the race course property 10 days in advance
of the proposed opening date of the Fair. The City Building Department shall
inspect and approve all Carnival rides prior to their public operation. The
names of all subcontractors working at the Fair shall be submitted to the City
Business License/Code Enforcement Department. The Fall Fair Carnival permit
shall also be permitted with the appropriate plot plans 10 days in advance of
the opening date of the Fair or said Carnival will not be approved to operate
at the 1980 Fall Fair, and to add Condition #13 to state that Conditional Use
Permit #80-23 shall expire on December 2, 1980 and require a new conditional
use permit application if the applicant wishes to conduct a 1981 Fall Fair.
Ms. Rosow expressed agreement to the recommended conditions.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEN~BERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AbiENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINA~NCE #80-2
(VARIOUS AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE): The Planning Director presented
a report dated September 16 which recommended two additional amendments to be
include~! with those amendments presented at the September 8 meeting.
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Mayor Evans opened the hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in support
of the amendments.
Mr. Mark Lane, 9416 Cambridge, Cypress, stated he agreed with the amendments
updating the Zoning Ordinance and specifically the amendment which would bring
the solar energy performance standards into conformance with State law.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the amendments.
No one wished to speak in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to close the
public hearing, order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows,
and to approve the first reading of the Ordinance:
ORDINARqCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #80-12 (PRESCHOOL~ CYPRESS
CHRISTIAN FELLOW.SHIP CHURCH~ 9739 DENNI STREET~ CYPRESS): The Planning Director
presented a report dated September 16 describing the application to amend the
conditional use permit to allow the operation of a public pre-school as an acces-
sory use to the Cypress Christian Fellowship Church. Staff recommended approval
of the amendment subject to six conditions.
Mayor Evans opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Reverend Dixon, 9739 Denni, Cypress, reported that State law limits their enroll-
ment to a maximum of 64 students, and they felt they would be able to attain this
number of students in the pre-school.
~,~yor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
application. No one wished to speak in favor or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving amendment to Conditional Use Permit #80-12 subject to the conditions
recommended by staff:
RESOLUTION NO. 2295
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-12 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: PARCEL MAP #80-1145 (NORTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW & KATELLA
AVENUE): The Planning Director presented a report dated September 15 describing
the application by Warland Investments to consolidate five parcels of land into
two parcels generally located at the northeast corner of Valley View and Katella.
The applicant proposed to construct a 78,000 square foot industrial building on
one parcel and retain the other parcel for retail commercial purposes. Staff
recommended approval of the parcel map subject to one condition.
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Mayor Evans opened the public hearing and asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. John Murray, Civil Engineer for Warland Investments, 2324 Vermont, Los
Angeles, stated he would respond to questions from the Council.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or in opposition to the
Parcel Map. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2296
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING PARCEL MAP NO. 80-1145 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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 recon~endations listed on the agenda.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve
Items #6 through #23 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILM~MBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
Item #6: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for Consid-
eration by Title Only, and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #7: Consideration of Proclaiming the Week of October 5-11, 1980 as Consumer
Education Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
October 5-11, 1980, as "Consumer Education Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item #8: Consideration of an Original Application for Off-Sale Beer & Wine
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Filed by Mr. Albert J. Wedemeyer, DBA Pump 'n'
Pantry Food Stores, Inc., 4021 Orange Avenue and 6153 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the subject application,
contingent upon the Council's approval of Conditional Use Permits #80-21 and 80-22.
Item #9: Consideration of a Three-Way Stop at the Corner of Saltair and Myra.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2297
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING A THREE-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION
OF MYRA AVENUE AND SALTAIR DRIVE.
Item #10: Consideration of Abandonment #80-1, Vacation of Alley East of
Walker Street, Extending from Camp Street to Bishop Street.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2298
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE VACATION OF THE
FIRST ALLEY EAST OF WALKER STREET EXTENDING FROM CAMP
STREET TO BISHOP STREET.
Item #11: Consideration of Compensation Plan Amendments.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2299
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2267 ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.
RESOLUTION NO. 2300
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2176, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 2268 WHICH AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 2089, BASIC
COMPENSATION PLAN, SECTION 4, CONCERNING SALARIES
ESTABLISHED FOR TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NOT
PLACED UNDER THE BASIC COMEENSATION PLAN.
Item #12: Consideration of Agreement for Professional Services - Newsletter.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
an agreement for the preparation of the newsletter as specified in said agreement.
Item #13: Consideration of Authorization to Participate in the OCCRMA Liability
Program Policy Extension.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City/District's participation
in the Orange County Cities' Risk Management Authority's Liability Program excess
insurance policy extension as outlined in the staff report.
Item #]4: Consideration of Status of Workers' Compensation Excess Insurance
Renewal.
~ecommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Item #15: Consideration of Audit Reports for Revenue Sharing Funds for 1978
and 1979.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #16: Consideration of Appointment to the Orange County Health Planning
Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council confirm the appointment of Mr. Robert
Garcia to the Orange County Health Planning Council.
Item #17: Consideration of Status Report on Park Conditions.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter until such time as
the Council receives the report from the Recreation & Community Services Commission.
Item #18: Consideration of Paving Project for the Associated General Contractors
of California, Orange County District.
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Recommendation: That the City Council confirm the staff's action of submitting
the repaving of the parking lot adjacent to the Boys' Club facility as a 1980
project to the Associated General Contractors of California, Orange County District.
Item #19: Continuation of Consideration of Citizen's Complaint Relative to
Vibrations to his Home near Denni and Orange.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #20: Consideration of Report on Annexations.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter until the staff
report is completed.
Item #21: Consideration of a Communication System for the Deaf.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the utilization of the City of
Los Alamitos' deaf communication system and authorize the staff to take the
necessary steps to implement the program.
Item #22: Consideration of Vehicle Purchase Policy.
Recommendation: That the City Council establish a policy of replacing the City
Manager's and Police Chief's vehicles every tbree years.
Item #23: Consideration of Renewal of Contract for Ambulance and Convalescent
Transport Service.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the contract renewal for Ambulance
and Convalescent Transport Service.
CONSIDERATION OF AWAJtD OF CONTRACT FOR LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT~ REQUEST FOR ~OTATION
#8081-12: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated
September 17 which outlined the bids received for publication of legal advertise-
ments.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to accept
the bid of the News Enterprise, 3729 Catalina, Los Alamitos, and award them the
contract for a period of one year based on the unit prices as outlined in the
staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
Mr. Sam Vicenzio, 5932 Karen, Cypress, reported that a traffic speeding problem
exists on Karen Avenue and recently a child was hit by a car. Mr. Vicenzio
stated that motorists do not obey the stop signs at Karen and Peach and the yield
sign at Nancy and Karen does not help. Mr. Vicenzio stated he would bring this
problem to the attention of the Swain School PTA on Wednesday and suggest that
volunteers be placed at the crosswalk at Nancy and Karen. He requested that the
City take action to resolve the traffic problems.
The City Council requested that staff prepare a report, including traffic diagrams,
for the next regular meeting concerning this matter.
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON THE ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS IN THE MP-20~000 INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE: The Planning Director
presented a report dated September 17 indicating that the Council, at their
September 15 study session meeting, directed the preparation of an ordinance
which would place a moratorium on the issuance of building permits within the
industrial park zone. The City Attorney discussed provisions of the ordinance,
indicating the term of the ordinance would be 120 days with the possibility of
an extension after a public hearing. He indicated that the ordinance would
expire prior to the 120 days if the Council rezones any property in the MP Zone
to a comn~rcial zone. He added that the ordinance allows for two exceptions:
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one for any building or construction which has been approved by the City's design
review committee and the other for any building which the Council determined
would experience an unreasonable hardship due to application of the ordinance.
Mr. Louis Warschaw, a property owner in the industrial park zone, spoke in oppo-
sition to the proposed moratorium. He reported he has canvassed every major
market and drug store with regard to locating in Cypress and has had no response.
He felt development of a shopping center at Valley View and Katella was impossible
now and in the future but that such development may be possible at the southeast
corner of Katella and Knott. Mr. Warschaw stated the moratorium would restrict
the property owners in attempting to get tenants for their property. He asked
that the property owners be given an opportunity to seek commercial tenants on
their own. Mr. Warschaw indicated the reasons he felt commercial development was
not viable were that there was an inadequate residential market support in the
vicinity and most major market chains were already located within two and a half
miles of the site.
Mr. A1 Weinberg, 9303 Vista Serena, Cypress, asked if Mr. Warschaw's comments
referred to the southwest corner of Valley View and Katella. Mr. Warschaw stated
he was addressing the northeast corner of the intersection. Mr. Weinberg indi-
cated he may be able to provide information on prospective tenants.
Mr. Warschaw requested that a meeting be set up between the City Council and
affected property owners and developers to discuss the development potential
for the industrially zoned property. He indicated he could accept a moratorium
of 30 days during which time the meeting between the City and developers could
be held.
The City Attorney stated that the Council could consider enactment of the urgency
ordinance at such time as a development application for the subject property is
submitted. Mr. Warschaw stated he would not object to such a procedure.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to schedule a meeting with the property owners in the industrial park
zone for Saturday, October 4, at 8:00 a.m., and that staff notify the Council
in the event a development application for property in tbat zone is submitted.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to table the
urgency ordinance declaring a moratorium in the MP-20,000 Industrial Park Zone.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously
carried to waive the 11:30 p.m. adjournment time and continue with the agenda
items.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS OF VALLEY VIEW RAILROAD
CROSSING~ BBN 516.05 BETWEEN KATELLA AVENUE AND CERRITOS AVENUE~ F.A.U. PROJECT
M-L097(2)~ qlTY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7853-90: The City Manager presented a report
dated September 17 from the Public Works Director which outlined seven bids
received.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to determine
that the lowest responsible bidder for Project #7853-90 is Sully-Miller Contracting
Company, Po O. Box 432, Orange, California, and award them the contract for the
improvements of Valley View Railroad Crossing, BBN 516.05 between Katella Avenue
and Cerritos Avenue, F.A.U. Project M-L097(2), in the amount of $31,340.55,
subject to the approval of Caltrans, and approve the closure of Valley View
Street between Cerritos Avenue and Katella Avenue for a period of 48 hours
subject to advance warning. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILME~IBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
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Councilman Mullen reported he read a recent Letter to the Editor from Mr. Leapley
on Marion Avenue concerning numerous burglaries and speeding cars in that area and
he recommended that Mr. Leapley be invited to a Council meeting to discuss the
problems with the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to request
staff to contact Mr. Leapley and invite him to the October 14 Council meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Evans
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Rowan
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and
unanimonsly carried to approve the minutes of September 8 and September 15.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, O'KEEFE, MIONE &
YEE RESTAURANT~ 4300 LINCOLN AVENUE~ CYPRESS: The City Manager presented a report
dated September 17 describing the application to allow for a guitar player and
singer to entertain at the restaurant on Friday and Saturday evenings only~ from
7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. No coi~unications were received regarding the application
and the Police Department investigation found no basis to protest granting of the
permit.
Mayor Evans opened the hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in favor or
in opposition to granting of the permit. No one wished to speak in support or
in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and approve the Live Entertainment Permit for the O'Keefe, Mione &
Yee Restaurant to allow entertainment during the hours as requested by the appli-
cant. %he motion unanimo~sly carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILM~MBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ALLOCATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION FUND: The City
Manager presented a report dated September 15 indicating the amount and proposed
allocation of the Special District Augmentation Fund. Staff recommended that
$227,000 be allocated to the Street Lighting District, and $337,935 be allocated
to the Recreation & Park District.
Mayor Evans opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to speak in
support or in opposition to the proposed allocation. There was no one wishing
to speak in support or in opposition.
Councilman Mullen requested that staff provide him and Councilman Coronado with
background information concerning the Lighting District.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public bearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2301
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ALLOCATING SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION FUND.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE BOYS' CLUB LEASE: The City Manager presented
a report dated September 18 indicating that the Boys' Club lease for the facility
located at 10491 Moody expires on September 30. Staff recommended a renewal of
the lease for a 60 day period and that the Council establish a date for the joint
meeting with the Boys' Club Board of Directors.
Mr. A1 Weinberg, 9303 Vista Serena, Cypress, treasurer of the Cypress Boys' Club,
reported the Club has completed a five year plan for the Club's facilities in-
cluding the gymnasium. Mr. Weinberg discussed with the Council the scheduling
of the joint meeting and indicated he would not object to a date after January 1.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to extend
the lease with the Cypress Boys' Club for the facility at 10491 Moody Street for
a period of 60 days, expiring on November 30, 1980. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
Mayor Evans requested that staff provide the Council with monthly status reports
concerning the Boys' Club plans prior to the joint meeting.
Mayor Evans announced that Councilman Coronado had requested a continuance of
Item #34, Continuation of Consideration of a Prohibition of Late Night Deliveries.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Evans continued Item #34 to the October 14 meeting.
cONSIDERATION OF RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION APPOINTMENT: The
City Manager presented a report dated September 18 indicating the term of Com-
missioner Joan Schlaich will expire on September 27, 1980 and that Commissioner
Schlaich was unable to serve another term on the Commission. He reported that
Commissioner Crotteau bad submitted a resignation and therefore there are two
Mr. A1 Weinberg, 9303 Vista Serena, Cypress, suggested that the Council make
appointments from the list of applicants who were previously interviewed by the
City Council.
Mayor Evans requested that the staff submit a report to the Council on the
eligibility list for Commission appointments.
CONSIDERATION OF THE REESTABLISHMENT OF THE COMMUNITY THEATRE FACILITY STUDY
ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented a report dated September 18
indicating the Council was requested to consider reestablishment of the committee
at their September 16 meeting with the Recreation & Community Services Commission.
Mr. A1 Weinberg, President of the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild, requested that
the Council reestablish the committee in order to promote an active theatre
program in the City. He stated the committee could investigate construction
of a theatre to serve Cypress and the surrounding area. He indicated that two
Recreation & Community Service Commissioners would like to serve on the committee.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to reestablish
the Community Theatre Facility Study Advisory Committee with Councilmen Coronado
and Rowan as the Council representatives. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF CITY COUNCIL HOT LINE: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated September 18 which suggested a procedure for implementing
the City Council answering service equipment.
The City Council agreed to receive and file the report.
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Hearing no objections, Mayor Evans continued Item #38, Consideration of Summary
of Bear State Air Conditioning Service Costs Directed to the City of Cypress,
to the October 14 meeting for the benefit of Councilman Coronado.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Council-
man Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the Warrant List for War-
rants #56388 through #56506 in the total amount of $194,962.15. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILM~biBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST:
b~yor Evans stated that Councilman Coronado had questions regarding items on the
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 Councilman Lacayo to
approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #10879 through #10929 in the total
amount of $64,280.86. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEF[BERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Coronado
Mayor Evans reported she was contacted by one of the business owners in the
shopping center on Ball Road, east of Juanita Street, regarding problems which
he felt were associated with the billiard parlor in the center. Mayor Evans
requested that staff prepare a report for the October 14 meeting regarding the
status of the billiard parlor and addressing the conditional use permit conditions.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Evans adjourned the meeting at 12:15 a.m. to Monday, September
29 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
MAYOR OF THE CiTY 0~F CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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