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Minutes 80-10-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD October 27, 1980 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 1980 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Vickie Evans presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan and 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 and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: A color guard from Cub Scout Pack #662 led the pledge of allegiance. PRESENTATION: Mayor Evans presented 10 year employee service pins to Marvin DeCarlo and Police Agent James Scott; 5 year pins to Daniel Schiada and Sergeant Joe Satterfield; and a two year pin to Recreation District employee Mason Cox. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No member of the audience wished to speak at this time. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: The City Manager requested an Executive Session for matters of personnel. Hearing no objections, Mayor Evans added Item #34 to the agenda regarding a nomination to the Orange County Citizens Direction Finding Commission; Item #35 regarding a special meeting attended by the Mayor at Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center; and Item #3a regarding award of contract for the printing of the Park District winter activities brochure. Councilman Rowan requested that staff investigate and prepare a report on a possible hazardous traffic situation in the area of Holder Street and Mt. Ripley. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of October 3, October 4, October 6, October 14, and October 20, with Councilmembers Rowan and Lacayo abstaining on the minutes of October 3. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT FIFTH/SIXTH YEAR PROGRAM (NELSON STREET, CAMP STREET, WATSON STREET & ALLEY BETWEEN NELSON & CAJqP STREETS), CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7938-10: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated October 20 out- lining the eleven bids received and recommending that the remaining portion of Watson Street be included in the project, since the apparent low bid was sub- stantial]y below the Engineer's estimate and the savings in funds could be used for this purpose. Following discussion regarding the addition to the contract, it was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Mullen to: (1) authorize a budget transfer from the General Fund and appropriate $95,278.00 from the fund balance of the General Fund to Account #10-4186-579.21; (2) authorize a budget transfer of $20,000 from Account #10-4186-400.21 to Account #10-4186-579.21; (3) approve the contract change from $143,550.28 to $196,149.68 to include the construction of the remaining portion of Watson Street which is not included in the original bid; and (4) determine that the lowest responsible bidder for H/CD Project #7938-10 is Sandstone Construction Company, 2836 W. Fifth Street, Santa Ana, California, and award them the contract for the construction of the Community Development Fifth/Sixth Year Program in the amount of $196,149.68, subject to approval by HUD. 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 City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION SURVEY CONTRACT FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOP- MENT FIFTH/SIXTH YEAR PROGRAM (NELSON STREET~ CAMP STREET, WATSON STREET & ALLEY BETWEEN NELSON & CAMP STREETS), CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #7938-10: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated October 20 out- lining three bids received. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Rowan to: (1) authorize a budget transfer from the General Fund and appropriate $2,500.00 from the fund balance of the General Fund to Account #10-4189-579.21; (2) approve the Construction Survey Contract change in the amount of $5,750.00; and (3) determine that Duca & McCoy, 3840 E. Coast Highway, Corona del Mar, California, is the lowest responsible bidder and award them the contract for the construction survey of the Community Development Fifth/Sixth Year Program, Project #7938-10, per their proposal in the amount of $5,750.00, subject to approval by HUD. 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 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PRINTING AND TYPESETTING OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT WINTER BROCHURE~REQ_U~EST FOR QUOTATION #8081-08RP: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated October 27 outlining four bids received. He indicated the brochure would be 16 pages. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recrea- tion & Park District, accept the bld of Sinclair Printing and Litho, Inc., 3025 W. Mission Road, Alhambra, California, as the lowest responsible bidder and award them the contract per their quotation. 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 Mayor Evans took Item #27 out of order for the benefit of persons in the audience. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL STUDY AT THE INTERSECTION OF KAREN AVENUE AND NANCY STREET: The City Manager presented a report dated October 23 indicating this matter was continued from the October 14 meeting, and the home- owner requesting traffic controls was requested to attend the Council meeting. The homeowner was provided with a copy of the staff report. Mr. Essex reported that the installation of traffic controls was not yet completed. Mr. Sam VillaVicencio, 5932 Karen, Cypress, inquired as to when and to what extent radar would be implemented, where the speed signs would be posted, and if a crossing guard would be stationed in the area. He reported that following the October 14 meeting the crosswalk was repainted and a police officer was on duty in the area several times during the week which has helped. The staff reported that the 25 mph speed signs would be posted in approximately two weeks on each side of the crosswalk. Chief Duke reported that radar would be concentrated in this area for awhile, but, because of the need for radar enforcement in other areas of the City, the radar would taper off to a random basis in the future. Staff reported on the City policy regarding placement of crossing guards and indicated requests for crossing guards are usually made by the School Distr~ct. Staff indicated that a study/survey of safe routes to school was made two years ago and crossing guards and traffic safety devices were installed at recommended locations according to the survey. The City Council requested that staff obtain student demographic data for the area in order to determine crossing guard needs and indicated they would advise Mr. VillaVicencio of the findings. Mr. VillaVicencio stated he would also contact the school principal regarding this matter and perhaps suggest that students volunteer as crossing guards. Mr. VillaVicencio recommended that adults who drive through a crosswalk while it is occupied should be cited. City Councll Minutes October 27, 1980 PUBLIC HF~RING RE: SlX MONTH REVIEW OF LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT FOR THE GREAT WALL CHINESE RESTAURANT (FORMERLY CHINA GARDEN)~ ~756 LINCOLN AVENUE~ CYPRESS: Mayor Evans declared the hearing open. The City Manager presented a report dated October 22 indicating the Council on April 28, 1980, approved the live entertainment permit subject to a six-month review by the Council. He indicated the name of the restaurant, but not the ownership, has changed. No communications in favor or in opposition to the permit were received, and the Police Department has not received any complaints relating to the permit. Mr. Essex reported that an employee of the restaurant indicated that entertainment has not been provided for several weeks; however, they wished to maintain the permit in order to provide entertainment in the future. Mr. Essex reported that City Code Section 9-8 provides that if the holder of a permit ceases to provide live entertainment for a period of 90 con- secutive davs, the permit shall expire automatically. Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the live entertainment permit. There was no one wishing to speak in support or in opposition. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to close the public hearing and receive and file the report regarding this matter. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #80-24~ CABLE TELEVISION RECEIVING STATION, LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE: Mayor Evans opened the public hearing. The Planning Director presented a report dated October 20 describing the application to install a cable television receiving station consisting of a 100-foot-high receiving tower, three 15-foot in diameter satellite receiving antennas and a "head-end" building to house the cable station equipment. Included in the appli- cation was a proposed height variance to allow construction of the lO0-foot-high tower which exceeds the 35-foot Code limitation. Staff presented a plot plan showing the proposed location of the facilities along the westerly properly line of the race course, adjacent to the railroad tracks. Staff recommended denial of the application based on their opinion that the receiving station would not provide benefit to the City of Cypress since Cypress would be required to accommo- date the cable hardware for a system in another community. ~!ayor Evans read a letter the Council received from Supervisor Wieder which urged the Council's approval of the application. Mayor Evans asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. George Richards, representing California Cable Systems, Inc., 9371 Kramer Avenue, A, Westminster, California, the applicant, described their firm's proposal and responded to questions concerning the proposal from the Council. He stated the aesthetic impact of the tower and equipment would be minimal since the tower would be almost entirely hidden by existing trees and the other buildings have a low profile. He stated the applicant felt the site was ideal since it provides adequate space and signal availability and meets all their technical requirements. He reported that benefits to Cypress of the system were that the station could accommodate Cypress' future cable system and the City could impose and collect a fee for operation of the facility in addition to the normal business license fee. Mr. Richards stated that if Cypress awards a cable franchise in the future to another cable company, California Cable Systems would offer joint use of their station to the successful applicant at a reasonable cost. Mr. Richards stated the system would not interfere with other communications systems and there would be no additional traffic other than an occasional maintenance visit. In responding to questions from the Council, Mr. Richards reported the applicant has considered two other sites in the area, both in Los Alamitos, one on Cerritos Avenue and the other on Katella. He reported most of the system's construction would be aerial construction, but there would be an underground line crossing Katella Avenue. He reported they have approval from the City of Los Alamitos to run the facilities through. Mr. Richards stated the applicant agrees with the conditions recommended by staff. Councilman Mullen inquired about staff's concern over the application. The City Manager indicated staff was concerned about the facility's impact on future land uses in the area which may see more development especially if Denni Street is extended between Cerritos and Katella as planned by the City of Los Alamitos. City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 Councilman Mullen stated he was not ready to approve a service for another com- munity and that he was not convinced the system would serve Cypress residents. Councilman Lacayo also stated he felt negatively about the application at this time since the City lacked the proper ordinance to address all the concerns relating to cable television. Mr. Richards stated it may be to the applicant's advantage to request a continuation of this matter. He indicated they would like to proceed as quickly as possible because of their commitment to Rossmoor. M~yor 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 opposition. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, feit the proposed site was a poor location, that all cables to neighboring cities would have to cross Cypress and the City would have to be dug up. He suggested that an alternate location could be the Cypress College property. He expressed concern over the type of enter- tainment provided by cable television and stated he felt the C~ty could get along without cable television. Mr. Richards responded that one advantage of the system is that all signals are transmitted on one wire; each cable contained one wire; and if cable is laid in Cypress it would serve the residents of Cypress. Councilman Lacayo stated he did not support the application at this time since presently there would be no benefit to Cypress and because the Council was in the process of studying the cable television issue and developing an ordinance which would address the Council's concerns. He stated the Council would also like to consider a possible joint cable television venture with neighboring communities. He requested a copy of the ordinance governing the Coonty's franchise for the City of Rossmoor. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Evans to close the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, denying the application without prejudice: RESOLUTION NO. 2306 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-24. Mayor Evans stated she felt approval of the application would preempt the City's control and authority and that a continuance of the matter would be misleading since the Council could not give concrete direction to the applicant for some time. She indicated she would not wish several receiving stations constructed if more than one franchise is granted in the area. Councilman Rowan stated be was not concerned about the City losing control. He felt there would be public demand for cable television in the City and that the City would benefit from revenue from a cable system. He felt approval of the application could be for the same period as a franchise which would not commit the City to anything past the fran- chise period. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILM~MBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen & Evans PRESENTATION: At this time, Mayor Evans presented a five year service pin to Assistant Director of Recreation Ron Thomas. PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE #~8.0-3~ SUBURBAN RENTALS~_INC.~ 5302 LINCOLN AVENUEL CYPRESS: Mayor Evans opened the hearing. The Planning Director presented a report dated October 21 describing the variance application to construct a six- foot-high wrought iron fence within the ten-foot structural setback along Lincoln Avenue at Suburban Rentals, Inc., 5302 Lincoln Avenue. The variance is requested since Section 10.6.A of the Zoning Ordinance states "in any required front or street side yard area, a wall or fence shall not exceed three feet in height". Staff felt the fence would upgrade a previously unsightly operation and recommended approval of the variance subject to four conditions and Findings A, B and C of Section 17.3-7 of the Zoning Ordinance. -4- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 Mr. Vincent Dalsimer, the applicant, 5302 Lincoln, Cypress, stated he was pleased with staff's recommendation and that the applicant agreed to the conditions of approval with one exception relating to Condition #4 which states that equipment stored in the rental yard shall not be visible above the six-foot-high fence. Mr. Dalsimer stated the applicant agrees to keep forklifts retracted but their height, even when retracted, is over six feet high. He stated that skip loaders are also a little over six feet in height. Mr. Dalsimer reported that the fork- lifts will be stored at the rear of the property. Councilman Lacayo suggested that the wording in Condition #4 stating that equipment shall not be visible above the fence could be deleted since the applicant had agreed to store equip- ment in a retracted position. Councilman Mullen stated the forklifts were not offensive to him and their visibility would indicate to passers-by that such equipment is available for rent. Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to granting of the variance. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition. 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 Variance #80-3 subject to the four conditions recommended by staff, with Condition #4 to state: Forklifts shall not be stored while fully extended, and subject to Findings A, B and C of Section 17.3-7 of the Zoning Ordinance: RESOLUTION NO. 2307 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 80-3 - WITH CONDITIONS. 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 RECESS: Mayor Evans called a recess at 8:27 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Evans took Item #30 out of order for the benefit of persons in the audience. CONSIDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEMS IN DISTRIC~ 48~ AREA EAST OF HOLDER~ SOUTH OF ORANGEWOOD~ WEST OF KNOTT AND NORTH OF THE SOUTH CITY LIMITS: The City Manager presented a report dated October 23 which transmitted separate reports from the Police Chief and Recreation & Park Director on this matter. Chief Duke presented his report which provided a crime analysis and summary of police calls in the area, measures implemented by the Police department and rec- ommendations to correct the problems. He also presented an update of police problems occurring during the last few weeks. He reported that speed enforcement is continuing and speeds have been declining, that there has been retaliation by the teens against some of the homeowners, and the Police department has made per- sonal contact with some of the problem individuals and will continue to make personal contacts. Chief Duke stated he has requested a copy of the Huntington Beach ordinance dealing with families who are creating a nuisance in the neigh- borhood. Councilman Rowan requested that staff draft an ordinance similar to the Huntington Beach ordinance. He also requested that staff prepare a report for the next meeting identifying the individuals who are creating problems and the nature of the problems. Mayor Evans requested status reports on the Neigh- borhood Watch program in the area. The Recreation & Park Director summarized his report which recommended preventa- tive maintenance/vandalism measures. He recommended that a playground program be provided at Peppertree Park on a trial basis with supervision provided on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. until next May; that Park Rangers patrol the park each evening to include cleaning up of broken glass; and that the block wall fence be repaired and two trees be replaced at the park. He reported that a neighborhood park watch program will be initiated at all parks in the City. He indicated that Park Rangers work until midnight or 1:00 a.m. and they perform late night clean-ups. -5- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 Councilman Rowan requested that the Police Department investigate the drinking of alcohol which he stated is occurring at Acacia Park. Mayor Evans asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak. Mrs. Mary Crowder, 6881 Reefton, Cypress, stated the police have done their best to solve the problems but she felt there have not been significant changes. She reported the teens congregate at four homes where they drink or smoke pot, use profanity and play loud music. She reported the neighbors live in constant fear of retaliation by the teens. She felt the parents of the teens should be made responsible for damage done by them. Mrs. Crowder reported that recently her husband received a letter from the City's Zoning Enforcement Officer regarding the parking of cars on their front lawn. She reported her family owns three cars which are driven daily and that she and her daughter park their cars partially on the driveway and partially on the grass to leave room for her husband to park in the garage. Mrs. Crowder reported that several of the trouble-makers come from broken families. She stated she would support an ordinance which would allow the City to take legal action against individuals creating neighborhood problems. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, suggested to the homeowners that if loud music played by the teens is a problem, the homeowners should play country music or religious music which may cause the teens to leave the neighborhood. Mayor Evans summarized the actions which would be taken by the City to deal with the problems: the Police Department will assist in setting up the Neighborhood Watch program, continue surveillance and arrests of violators; the City newsletter will contain an article on Neighborhood Watch advising that anyone in the City may organize the program in their neighborhood; the City Council will review the ordinance addressing individuals creating nuisance problems in a neighborhood at their next meeting; the Park Ranger program will continue along with the steps for the park improvements; and traffic problems will be referred to the Traffic Commission for action. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen that: (1) a playground program be provided on a trial basis with supervision provided each Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m. through May of 1981; (2) that the Park Rangers patrol Peppertree Park each evening to include a clean up of any broken glass; and (3) that the block wall fencing be repaired and two trees be replaced at a total cost of approximately $1,700. Mayor Evans requested that staff keep records of how many children use Peppertree Park. She felt that perhaps the funding could be used for another Park Ranger instead of the supervised playground activities. Mrs. Crowder stated one reason the park is not used much is because parents are afraid to let their children play at the park. She reported children have been injured by the broken glass, there is glass on the basketball courts, and there is speeding by motorcycles and mopeds through the park. Councilman Lacayo recommended that signs be posted in all City parks stating that vandalism and littering violations shall be subject to the maximum fine. Councilman Mullen suggested that the signs could state that there would be an award for information leading to the arrest and conviction of violators. Following further discussion, Councilman Lacayo agreed that, for the trial basis, signs should be posted only at Peppertree Park. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to amend the motion to request staff to prepare a report concerning posting of the signs at Peppertree Park, to include information on cost, materials, and wording of the signs. Mr. James Duncan, 9787 Rome, Cypress, felt the signs would be subject to van- dalism. He felt the only solution was for the City to begin selling the parks to eliminate the problems and the expense. He felt with fewer parks in the City people would appreciate them more. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, suggested that paper signs be posted and if they are removed or destroyed they could easily be replaced. -6- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 The motion, as amended, unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None None Mrs. Trudy Smith, 6892 Reefton, Cypress, complimented the Police officers for their cooperation. She reported that one of the teens has received 20 traffic citations and she asked why his driver's license was not revoked. Chief Duke explained the procedure on traffic citations and reported that a minor does not need to be accompanied by an adult when he goes to court for a traffic citation. He stated it would be up to the judge to place the person in jail, if the person has been driving without a license. Mrs. Smith reported that recently their Edsel was repainted and last weekend vandals threw paint remover on the Edsel and their other car. She reported the teens have threatened her ten year old daughter and her daughter often has nightmares. Mrs. Smith stated the children in the neighborhood know who the trouble-makers are. She stated she appreciates the repairs to the park. She reported that the teens are removing the fence piece by piece to allow them free access through the park. Mr. Walt Zwonitzer, 6890 Tahiti, Cypress, reported he recently moved out of his home to another neighborhood. He reported that when the house was vacant, vandals broke into the house, plugged up the bathroom facilities and left the water run- ning, which cost him about $8,000 in damages. He stated he knew who was respon- sible. Mr. Zwonitzer felt a group of about 10 teens, located in four homes, were responsible for a majority of the problems. Mr. Zwooitzer stated the homeowners need direct communication with the City officials and to know that the Council is really trying to do something to eliminate the problems. He stated the home- owners do not expect a cure-all. The City Council further requested staff to send a progress report letter from the City Council to the homeowners and that a Police Officer begin personally contacting the homes of the individuals who are creating the problems. Mayor Evans requested that staff submit regular status reports on the neighborhood problems including an update from the Police Chief on what activities are occur- ring and what further actions are being taken by the Police Department. 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 regarding each item. Councilman Rowan requested the removal of Item #16. The City Manager requested that the recommen- dation for Item #11 be changed to deny the application for an alcoholic beverage license transfer for Great Western Pizza, 10101 Valley View, Cypress. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve Items #4 through #22 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #16. 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 Item #4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for Consid- eration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item #5: Consideration of a Request from the Camp Fire Girls of Orange County to Conduct a Fund Raising Drive in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the Orange County Council of Camp Fire Girls to conduct a candy sale in the City of Cypress from January 21, 1981 to February 18, 1981, and that they be granted an exemption from a Special Permit pursuant to Section 15-57 A(1)(b) of the City Code. Item #6: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Trans- fer Filed by Sung Man Klm and Kum Cha Kim, DBA Mr. T's, 10461 Denni Street, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. -7- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 Item #7: Consideration of Claim for Damages Filed by Mr. Randy A. Rutishauser. 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 Proclaiming the Week of November 9-15, 1980, as Lungs for Life Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of November 9-15, 1980, as "Lungs for Life Week" in the City of Cypress as requested. Item #9: Consideration of Employment List - Assistant Planner. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of Assistant Planner as submitted. Item #10: Consideration of Employment List - Buyer. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the posi- tion of Buyer as submitted. Item #11: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Trans- fer Filed by Mr. Willard Ross Lanham, DBA Great Western Pizza, 10101 Valley View, Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council deny the subject application. Item #12: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements and Release of Bonds for Tract #9736 (Sowraa Way, W/o Grindlay Street, N/o Orange Avenue). Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements in Tract #9736 as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifi- cations and authorize the City Clerk to release the Monumentation Bond and the Labor and Material Bond upon expiration of their required lien periods, providing no mechanic liens are filed, with the Performance Bond to be held for one year from the date of acceptance to guarantee against any defects in material or workmanship. Item #13: Consideration of "No Parking" Area on Graham Street in Front of Juliet Morris Elementary School. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the "No Parking During School Hours" area on Graham Street as outlined in the staff report: RESOLUTION NO. 2308 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS ON GRAHAM STREET. Item #14: Consideration of the Assignment of Construction Contract for Walker Street Storm Drain, City of Cypress Project #7532-20. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Delegation and Assignment for Construction Contract for the Walker Street Storm Drain and authorize the Mayor to execute and the City Clerk to attest. Item #15: Consideration of Resolution of the City Council of the City of Fuller- ton Endorsing Landscaping and the Construction of Noise Barriers for the Orange Freeway. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #17: Consideration of Annual Inspection of the City's Jail Facility. Recommendation: Receive and file. -8- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 Item #18: Consideration of Ongoing Development Status within the Cypress Business Park. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #19: Consideration of Acceptance of Donation. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Direc- tors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, accept the donation of $10.00 from the Cypress Senior Citizens' Club. Item #20: Consideration of Employment List - Program Coordinator (Adult Sports and Teenage Activities, Cypress Recreation & Park District). Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Direc- tors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, certify the employment list for Program Coordinator as submitted. Item #21: Consideration of 1980-81 Class Fees and Charges Revision for the Winter Recreation Program. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Direc- tors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, ratify the recommendation of the Recreation & Community Services Commission and adopt the programs, class revi- sions and fees as outlined in the staff report. Item #22: Consideration of Progress of City Council/Recreation & Community Services Commission Directed Anti-Vandalism Measures. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Direc- tors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, accept the recommendation of the Recreation & Community Services Commission and direct staff to pursue an anti- vandalism program as described in the staff report. In regard to Item #16 which was removed from the Consent Calendar, Consideration of Communication from the No on 8 Committee Requesting the Council's Opposition to Proposition 8, Councilman Rowan recommended that the Council go on record in support of Proposition 8 since it would be beneficial to residents in 8outhern California without being negative to residents in Northern California. He felt cooperation in dealing with water resources was necessary between residents of Northern and Southern California and that there was a need to be able to transport water through the state. He felt the proposition would show good faith on the part of Southern California that the peripheral canal program is not just a program to remove water from the north and also show Southern California's intent to abide by the environmental agreements worked out by the state legis- lature. It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Mayor Evans that the City Council go on record in support of Proposition 8. 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 In regard to Item #22 approved on the Consent Calendar, dealing with the park anti-vandalism measures, Mayor Evans recommended that Recreation & Community SRrv~ces Commissioners be involved in the scheduled community meetings. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REESTABLISHMENT OF CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMIS- SIONS: The City Manager presented a report dated October 23 which transmitted an ordinance to reestablish the Traffic Commission. Also transmitted was a report from the Recreation Director containing recommendations from the senior citizens' group for establishment of the Senior Citizens Commission. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to approve the first reading: -9- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING SECTIONS 16-8, 16-9, 16-10 AND 16-10.1 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC COMMISSION. Councilman Coronado stated he did not support the motion since he did not feel the Traffic Commission would serve a purpose. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Evans Coronado & Rowan None It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to establish the Senior Citizens Commission. Mayor Evans recommended that the commission consist of seven members and that the ordinance include that one of the duties of the commission will be to investigate possible revenue sources. The Council decided to discuss the commission's meeting place when it considers the ordinance. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen & Evans Coronado and Rowan None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF POSSIBLE TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT THE INTERSECTION OF CRESCENT AVENUE AND CAROB STREET: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated October 23 which transmitted the draft survey letter to be mailed to each home north of the Crescent/Carob inter- section concerning the desirability of a traffic signal. Councilman Lacayo requested that the questions to be asked in the letter be phrased as follows: If you're in favor of the installation, put an X in the Yes box and explain why you're in favor; If you're not in favor of the installation, put an X in the No box and explain why you're not in favor. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried to approve the survey letter as amended. CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT CITY NEWSLETTER: The City Manager presented a report dated October 23 which transmitted the draft newsletter to be inserted in the winter recreation brochure. Mayor Evans requested several revisions to the newsletter. She requested that the traffic citation management program be more fully explained, that the Neigh- borhood Watch program should be advertised as available anywhere in the City and a tear-off mail-in slip could be provided so that residents may request more information, and that the article on the Neighborhood Watch program advise that the program deals with all neighborhood problems, not only park problems. She also requested an article in regard to discouraging children from walking in the street. The City Manager suggested that this last item be included as a separate article in a future newsletter. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Coronado and unani- mously carried to approve the newsletter draft as amended. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERC_IAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #56520 and #56631 through #56747 in the total amount of $709,266.16. The motion umanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None None CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS ELEME~NTARY SCHOOL FOUR CLASSROOM FACILITY: The Recrea- tion and Park Director presented a report dated October 21 indicating the Recrea- tion and Community Services Commission recommended that the four classrooms be put out to bid, subject to three conditions. -10- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recrea- tion and Park District, approve the recommendations of the Recreation & Community Services Commission that the four classrooms located at the Cypress Elementary School be put out to bid, subject to the following: (1) for the highest revenue sources and best use available on a sub-lease basis; (2) bids should be con- sidered which would conform to the limitations as established by the Cypress School District; (3) a minimum bid be included in the advertising. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans 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 District, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #10988 through #11026 in the total amount of $35,095.09. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 CODNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans None None In regard to Item #34 added to the agenda, Mayor Evans reported that Mr. Greg Diaz was interested in being nominated to serve on the Orange County Citizens Direction Finding Commission. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to support the nomination of Mr. Greg Diaz to the Orange County Citizens Direction Finding Commission. 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 Councilman Rowan requested that the nominee provide the Council with regular status reports regarding the Commission's activities. In regard to Item #35 added to the agenda, Mayor Evans reported that she attended a meeting on October 16 at the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center where it was reported that the Defense Department is in the process of studying all vacant property in the area (state, federal, city and school district) for potential use for housing for enlisted personnel. She indicated that school districts appeared to be receptive to selling school properties to the Defense Department. She reported there was a need to house over 1,000 personnel in Cypress' immediate area. Mayor Evans reported that at the meeting the commander at Los Alamitos reiterated their position of opposition to general aviation use at Los Alamitos. In regard to Item #3a on the agenda concerning award of contract for the printing of the Recreation activities brochure, Councilman Rowan noted that none of the vendors requested to submit bids were located in Cypress and he felt Cypress businesses should be given an opportunity to bid on contracts. Mr. Robert Eames, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, stated he was also con- cerned over this matter and felt a possible reason why Cypress businesses did not submit bids was that they were unaware of the correct procedure to submit a bid. He stated the Chamber could set up a seminar to educate Cypress businessmen on the bidding procedure. The Council requested that Mr. Eames contact the City Manager in regard to setting up such a seminar. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Evans called an Executive Session at 11:25 p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 12:27 a.m. with all Councilmembers present. -11- City Council Minutes October 27, 1980 ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:28 a.m. ATTEST: c~ CLEM 6~'~ C~ 0~ CYPRESS -12-