Minutes 80-12-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 8, 1980
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
on Monday, December 8, 1980, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Vickie Evans presiding.
FRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attor-
ney, and the following City staff members: Barrett, Davenport, DeCarlo, Duke, Lamm,
Powell and Scbatzeder.
~P_L_E~D~_E__O.F_~A~L_L~E(_~IAN~C~: The City Attorney led the pledge to the flag.
p_~RA~L.~C~O~M?~NI~C~ATION~SS: Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter not on the agenda. No one in tbe audience wished to speak.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added Item
#34a to the agenda regarding a Christmas ad in the Community Advocate newspaper.
The City Manager requested an Executive Session for matters of personnel and that
the Council also determine a meeting date with Senator Carpenter.
PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE_~Sj p~FF T~H~_S~O.U~T~ERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY REGARDING
WA__T~pjIALITY: The City Council heard a presentation by Mr. Kostas of the Southern
California Water Company who discussed water quality in Cypress with particular
reference to toxic chemicals such as TCE, carbon tetrachloride and asbestos.
Mr. Kostas reported that Cypress receives part of its water supply (44%) from
four wells and the remainder (56%) from the Metropolitan Water District. He
reported that the wells are monitored every three years for general and heavy metals.
Mr. Kostas felt the wells in Cypress differed from wells in other communities which
are shallow wells, located close to the surface of tbe earth, and were found to
contain a high amount of TCE and carbon tetrachloride. He reported that Cypress'
wells are deep perforations, about 500 to 600 feet below the ground surface, and
their sanitary seals are over 400 feet deep which protect against pollution that
is assumed to come from the surface. Mr. Kostas stated the sanitary integrity of
this system is superior to the systems in the San Gabriel Valley. Mr. Kostas
reported that tests by the State Health Department showed there is no TCE or carbon
tetrachloride problem in Orange County since the levels were below the "no adverse
response level" of five parts per billion. The latest tests of representative
wells in the Anaheim basin in January, 1980, showed a range of .05 to 2.4 parts/
billion for trichlorethylene (TCE), and .02 parts/billion for carbon tetrachloride.
Mr. Kostas stated there are no Federal limitations for asbestos in water and no
asbestos testing has been done in Cypress, although the Metropolitan Water District
began extensive testing for asbestos in 1978. Mr. Kostas reported that water from
the four wells is filtered through the ground and MWD supplied water is filtered
at a plant, and filtering removes 90% of asbestos found in raw water. He also
reported that the well water and water from MWD is non-corrosive to asbestos pipes,
meaning it does not drag out the fibers of the asbestos pipes. Mr. Kostas stated
he has requested that asbestos testing be done in Orange County.
Mayor Evans stated she would like assurances that adequate and timely water testing
is performed and she requested that the Southern California Water Company and
Metropolitan Water District advise the Council of what tests are performed, the
test results, and testing criteria. Councilman Coronado stated he was not concerned
over the routine testing done every three years but his concerns related to the
toxic chemicals in water. He asked that the Council be notified of plans for the
testing of asbestos in water. Mr. Kostas stated he would advise tbe Council of
all tests which are made in coordination with the Metropolitan Water District and
he would attempt to request water samplings specifically for Cypress. The Mayor
suggested that if individual Councilmembers have additional questions they contact
Mr. Kostas directly.
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December 8, 1980
P__R~E~N~TJ?Jp~_ O__N_J3R PO~L~flT~I~O~N_~p~T~RO~L.~ME__A~Jl3~_~ ~ TEMCO TANK FARM BY REPRESENTATIVES
O_F_JO~U~_H>~_ ~ALI~Fp~P~N~J_~DI~S~_fip__M~_AAN_y__A~y~__XA~O_~O~ANY: The City Manager reported
that Mr. Donovan of the Edison Company bad provided the Council with drawings of the
Edison facilities and was present this evening, and that Mr. Redding of tbe
Texaco Company had offered to take the Council on a tour of the Tank Farm facilities.
Councilman Coronado requested that staff transmit bis list of questions concerning
the Tank Farm to the Texaco representative.
Mr. Walt Donovan representing the Edison Company, 221Brookhurst, Fullerton,
stated he would coordinate a tour of the Tank Farm and Edison facilities with the
mexico Company. He responded to questions from the Council concerning the operation
of tt~e Edison water tank at the corner of ()range Avenue and Moody Street.
Mayor Evans continued the presentation of a resolution of commendation to Ms. Iris
Thiemann since Ms. Thiemann was not present.
MINUTES: It was moved by Mayor Evans, seconded by Councilman Rowan and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of November 17 and November 24, with Councilman
Coronado abstaining on the minutes of November 17 and Councilman Lacayo abstaining
on the minutes of November 24.
C~TIN~U~yI~O~ O~F_~I~ ~N~G ~_:_C~O~NDI~TI~O~AL~U~F~_PE~RMI_ T #80:~2~ OFFICE CONDO-
MINIUMS, 5401-5481 ORANGE AVENUE: Mayor Evans opened the public hearing. The
City Manager presented a report from the Administrative Coordinating Team dated
December 3 indicating this hearing was continued from the November 10 meeting in
order for staff to prepare a report analyzing the various proposals concerning
development of the properties adjacent to the Civic Center. The Team recommended
that the City sell its Parcels #12, 14 and ]5 and not participate through subord-
ination or a joint venture in the applicant's development project. They also
recommended that the purchase agreement include a lease back provision for the
Frank P. Noe Building, to allow the Noe building to remain until the initial
condominium office phase is completed. Staff recommended that the City reserve
rights of purchase so that a proportionate share of new office space could be
acquired to replace the Noe building. Staff indicated that the sale of the City
owned land would result in an accumulation of funds which could be used toward the
lease or purchase of the Oxford Jr. High School site.
Mr. George Appenzeller, 9265 Walker, Cypress, representing GA Construction Company,
requested that a meeting be held between the City Council and applicant to review
terms of sale of the City property. He stated the applicant was hoping for a 90
day escrow. Mr. Appenzeller stated a lease back provision for the Noe building
would not work with their plans since the applicant proposed to begin construction
at the corner of Orange and Walker. He reported that the office condominiums
would be air space condominiums.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Councilman Coronado that the Council continue the public hearing to a workshop
meeting on Monday, January 19, 1981, at 7:30 p.m. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, ~ullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Evans called an Executive Session at 7:52 p.m. to dis-
cuss matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 9:15 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Evans took Item #31 out of order for the benefit of persons in the audience.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINTS RE: THE LINCOLN CENTER MOBILEHOME PARK:
The City Manager presented a report dated December 4 indicating this matter was
continued from the December 1 Council workshop meeting.
Mr. John Anderson, 401 Civic Center Drive, #620, Santa Ana, attorney representing
the tenants of Lincoln Center, reported that the tenants met in negotiations with
the Park owner yesterday and had submitted a new offer on rents which was an increase
from previous offers, changed the length of the lease and the number of units to be
involved. He stated the owner planned to respond to them tonight.
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Mr. John Barr, 13921 Artesia, Cerritos, representing the owner of Lincoln Center,
stated they met yesterday with the tenants' association and the discussion brought
out six concerns, including two major concerns regarding tenants' gas bills and
errors made in computing rent adjustments for the 100 tenants who are under a
5-year lease. Mr. Barr reported that an overcharge of $2.60 per month per space
was made in the first year but not in the second year, and the owner would mail
refund checks before the end of the year. Regarding gas bills, Mr. Barr reported
that a cha~ of $12 per month was included in the rent when the 5-year leases
were negotiated. He stated that with the installation of gas meters in 1978,
the owner was able to determine which tenants were using the most gas and subse-
iue,tly individual tenants were billed for the increase above the $12 per month
credit. Mr. Barr reported the Park pays a commercial rate for gas, and the PUC
advises them what rates to charge and also allows the owner to earn a profit to re-
cover the costs of installation and maintenance of the gas meters. He stated
their average profit between September 1978 and November 1980 was $1.62 per space
per month.
Mr. Barr stated the owner felt their rent structure was consistent to sustain the
Park services and provide the owner with a fair profit. Be reported it was the
owner's intent to bring the 100 tenants whose leases have expired up to the rent
levels of others in the Park; he stated the 100 tenants were advised two years ago
that this would occur. Mr. Barr stated that relief could not be given to the 100
tenants without changing the Park's basic rent structure or being unfair to the
other 200 tenants who have been paying what they should have without the benefit
of a favorable lease. Mr. Bart announced a proposal by the Park owner to discount
the proposed rent increases in a graduated method over the first six months of
1981, which would be applicable to the entire Park. He stated that by July 1,
1981, all tenants will be paying the rent they are supposed to be paying with
full know]edge that the owner will probably review rents in the Park again at
the same time next year. Mr. Bart stated the proposal amounts to an overall
discount of about 20% of the proposed increase, and was intended to deal with
those tenants who will have a relatively high increase following the expiration
of their 5-year lease and yet not penalize the otber 200 in the Park. He stated
the proposal did not represent a change in the owner's basic rent po]icy and
schedule or in their efforts to standardize the rents in the Park. Mr. Barr
stated the Park owner would also attempt to assist in hardship cases if tenants
approach them on an individual basis. Mr. Barr reported that the owner had im-
plemented the December 1 increases. He stated the owner's offer would be withdrawn
if the tenants continue to request a rent control ordinance.
Mr. John Anderson stated he felt the owner's offer would probably be rejected by
most of the tenants and he stated the tenants are still requesting that the Council
enact the rent control ordinance, on a non-urgency basis, to include rent roll-backs
and establishment of a rent mediation board. He suggested that the board contain
five members: a representative from the Park owner, Park tenants, and three members
at large, and that the board have the authority to report its findings to the City
Council who would have final authority. He suggested that there be a requirement
that 15% of the tenants must sign a petition or submit a request to the Council on
rent mediation matters, to avoid a frivolous appeal by one tenant.
Councilman Lacayo stated he supported a rent mediation board governing mobilehome
parks in the City. He stated that since there has been only one other rent problem
in the City concerning apartments he did not support a rent control ordinance.
Councilman Mullen inquired if the City had the authority to roll-back rents. The
City Attorney stated he was unaware of any precedent for a rent roll-back and was
uncertain whether such a provision would be upheld in court.
The Council held discussion concerning the matters of adopting a rent control
ordinance and establishinR a rent mediation board.
Councilman Coronado moved that the Council approve the first reading of an ordinance
to establish a 90-day moratorium on all rent increases at the mobilehome park, and
that on the effective date of the ordinance the rents be rolled-back to those in
effect on December 24, 1980. The motion was not seconded.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen that the Council
establish a rent mediation board governing rent problems in mobilehome parks in the
City; that the board contain five members consisting of one representative from the
Park owner, one tenant representative and three representatives appointed by the
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City Council to serve for a specified time period, that the board have a binding
power to be determined by the Council and a provision for ultimate appeals to the
Council, and with a further provision that 20% of the Park tenants, or one repre-
sentative of the Park owner, must slgn a petition to call the board to order to hear
matters that need to be mediated. Councilman Lacayo stated it was his intent that
any rent increases after November 30, 1980, would be appealable to the board.
Following ~,scussion of the motion, the motion failed to carry by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo & Mullen
Coronado, Rowan & Evans
None
Mr. Anderson stated that in the absence of Council action the tenants may approach
the Council at a later date and make suggestions on a course of action.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue
this item to a Council meeting on December 22, with this matter being the only item
on the agenda~ The motion failed to carry by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo & Mullen
Coronado, Rowan & Evans
None
RECESS: Mayor Evans called a recess at 10:37 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 10:43 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. JAMES A. BOONE~ DBA THE
PRECIOUS METAL EXCHANGE OF CALIFORNIA~_58._97 CERRITOS AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mayor Evans
opened the public hearing. The City Manager presented a report dated December 3
dscribing the application to conduct a secondhand business. The application repre-
sented a change of ownership of the business.
Mayor Evans asked if the applicant was present. The applicant was not present.
Mayor Evans reported that she had received one complaint concerning the business
that involved the business receiving stolen merchandise and thefts of gold from
several nt~Jghborhood homes. She requested that the hearing be continued and that
the Police Department submit a report on the business. Councilman Lacayo requested
that the applicant also be provided with a copy of the Police report.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Evans continued the public hearing to the January
12, 1981 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #80-27~ AMUSEMENT ARCADE~ 9060 VALLEY
VIEW STREET: Mayor Evans opened the public hearing. The Planning Director pre-
sented a report dated December 3 describing the application to establisb an amuse-
ment arcade in the commercial center located at the southeast corner of Valley
View and Lincoln Avenue in the CH-10,000 Commercial Heavy Zone. Staff recommended
approval of the business subject to seven conditions of approval.
Mayor Evans asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Mr. James Kirkbride, 8182 Wickham Lane, La Palma, the applicant, reported they
issue a registration card to patrons of the arcade who are under 18 years of age,
and the card contains their name, address, phone number and school they attend.
He reported the manager of the arcade will ask for the card if the person looks
under age. Mr. Kirkbride reported that only tokens are used in the arcade
machines. He read a list of rules and regulations of the business. Mr. Kirkbride
reported the arcade plans to be open seven days a week. Councilman Coronado rec-
ommended that Condition #7 include the following wording at the end to state that
the Council may modify or revoke the use permit if it "poses a nuisance to ad-
joining businesses and their customers". Mr. Kirkbride stated he accepted this
modification and that a similar clause is included in bis lease.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or in opposition to
the application. No one else wished to speak in support or in opposition.
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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 #80-27 subject to the conditions recommended by
staff and Condition #7 as modified:
RESOLUTION NO. 2322
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-27 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The ~.,otlon unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #8-28~ ON-SITE SALE OF BEER & WINE~
MARRI'S PIZZAm VALLEY VIEW AT LAKESHORE DRIVE: Mayor Evans opened the public
hearing. The Planning Director presented a report dated December 1 which described
the application to allow the on-site sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine
only) at Marri's Italian Restaurant, 9191 Valley View Street, in the Planned
Commercial/Light Industrial (PCM) Zone. The site is located in the Warmington
commercial development across from Cypress College at the northwest corner of
Valley View and Lakeshore Drive. Staff recommended approval of the application
subject to two conditions.
Mayor Evans asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Messrs. S.M. and M.M. Kellman, 7315 E. Wrangler, Orange, stated they own and
operate Marri's Restaurants in Long Beach and Orange County and that they have
been in business for 18 years.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or in opposition to
the application. No one else wished to speak in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close
the public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2323
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 80-28 - 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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE #80-1~ CIVIC CENTER AREA: M~yor Evans opened the
public hearing. The Planning Director presented a report dated December 1 which
indicated that at the October 4 meeting the City Council approved General Plan
Amendment #80-3 which changed the subject property's Land Use designation of "low
density residential" and "office and professional" to "high density residential"
and "office and professional". Accordingly, Zone Change #80-1 would apply the
Planned Residential DevelopmentZone to the high density residential area and the
Office Professional Zone to the office professional designated area.
Mayor Evan~ asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
proposed zone change. There was no one wishing to speak in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado 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:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI%Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, BY PLACING CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN
THE PRD-5A (CC) PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT CIVIC
CENTER COMBINING ZONE AND THE OP-10,O00 (CC) OFFICE
PROF~¥7~IONAL CIVIC CENTER COMBINING ZONE AND KNOWN AS
ZONE CHANGE NO. 80-1.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMBMBERS: None
Rowan & Evans
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DISTRICT j8, AREA SOUTH OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUE
BETWEEN KNOTT AND HOLDER STREETS: The City Manager presented a report regarding
this matter dated December 4 which indicated the City Attorney requested that
the item be discussed in executive session.
~XECU~T~_ ~E__SS~IO~N: Mayor Evans called an Executive Session at 11:00 p.m. for
matters of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 11:12 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo 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 CIR~f OF CYPRESS
ADDING SECTION 17-41 TO TilE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PERTAINING TO CONTROL OF MINORS.
Councilman Lacayo requested that a copy of the Ordinance be mailed to all home-
owners in District 48 along with a letter advising the residents of the Council's
concern over the problems with minors and requesting their continued cooperation
to control the problems. Councilman Rowan recommended that the Ordinance also be
adopted as an Urgency Ordinance.
Mrs. Trudy Smith, 6892 Reefton, Cypress, suggested that the flier publicizing the
$500 reward be mailed along with a copy of the Ordinance.
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
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Mullen to adopt the
following Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 671
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ADDING SECTION 17-41 TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS PERTAINING TO CONTROL OF MINORS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILM~MBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
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It was moved by Mayor Evans and seconded by Councilman Mullen that the Council
adopt a policy to direct vigorous enforcement of the Ordinance, and similar laws
controlling minors, by the Police Department. The motion carried by the following
roil call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE GARBAGE AND REFUSE ORDINANCE AND INCREASING THE
MONTHLY RUBBISH FEE TO THE CONTRACTOR: The C~ty Manager presented a report dated
December 5 which indicated the City received a request from the owner of Cypress
Disposal Company to increase the monthly residential trash collection charge by
$1.50. The current contract expires on June 30, 1981. The contractor further
agreed that, in exchange for adjusting the rate prior to the contract expiration,
there would be no further increase in the rate until June 30, 1982. The new rate
of $3.00 would not be implemented until February 1, 1981. Staff recommended that
the City Council amend the Garbage and Refuse Ordinance by deleting the specific
monthly collection charge and allowing the Council to set the rate by Resolution,
thereafter adopt a Resolution establishing the new rate at $3.50 per month, and
that the Council amend the agreement with Cypress Disposal Company to extend the
agreement an additional five years from June 30, 1981, with the rate of $3.00
being established through the period ending June 30, 1982.
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 of the Ordinance, and to direct staff to prepare a Resolution amending the
monthly rubbish rate to $3.50, effective February 1, 1981, and an amendment to the
agreement with Cypress Disposal Company as outlined in the staff report:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 12-6 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RELATING TO RATES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION.
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 PROPOSED LANDSCAPED BERM BUFFER FOR CYPRESS LAND COMPANY BUSINESS
PARK: The Planning Director presented a report dated December 1 which indicated
that a condition of approval for Parcel Map #80-1128 was that a minimum eight-foot-
high landscaped earth berm buffer be constructed along the southerly property line
of Parcels #1 and 2. The applicant submitted a proposal for the berm which had an
overall height of seven feet as measured from the industrial side of the property.
Staff indicated that the elevations on the industrial property varied. Staff
reported that the landscaping of the berm would be with a quick-growing, low
maintenance planting.
Councilman Coronado expressed concern over the possible intrusion of the industrial
use on the adjoining residences and felt the applicant should adhere to the Council's
original request for an eight-foot-high berm.
Mr. Richard Meyer, representing Cypress Land Company, responded to questions
regarding the design of the berm. He reported that he met with homeowners adjacent
to the industrial property and they were pleased with the berm proposal. Mr. Meyer
stated he would agree to a condition stating that the berm must be eight-feet in
height as measured from the industrial side of the property. Mr. Robert Sundstrom
of Williamson & Schmidt, architect for the applicant, presented the Council with
a drawing of the proposed berm.
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Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded
by Mayor Evans that the Council, in accordance with Condition #1 of Parcel Map
#80-1128, approve the plan as submitted by Cypress Land Company for final con-
structio~ design of the landscaped berm buffer, subject to the condition that the
berm be eight-feet in height as measured from the industrial side of the property,
and that the quantity and size of the landscape plantings be subject to City
staff review and approval prior to their installation. The motion unanimously
car,'ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to waive the 11:30 p.m. adjournment time and to continue with the agenda
items.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER _AND PLAYER, REQUEST
FOR_Q~UOTATION #8081-22: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Direc-
tor dated December 3 outlining seven bids received for the equipment. Also trans-
mitted was a report from the Police Chief explaining why the equipment was placed
out for re-bid.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to accept
the bid of Metrovonics, Inc., 3808 Catalina, Los Alamitos, California, and award
them the contract in the amount of $4,534.68. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCIl,MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF SELF-PROPELLED TRACTOR LAWN
MOWER: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
Decen~er 4 which outlined four bids received. Staff recommended that the contract
be awarded to West Point Industries, Inc., since the other bids did not meet the
City's specifications.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Mullen to: (1) appro-
priate $600.00 from the fund balance of the Intergovernmental Service Fund to be
used for the purchase of the lawnmower; and (2) determine that the lowest respon-
sible bid for a Self-Propelled Tractor Type Rotary Mower was submitted by West
Point Ind~stries, Inc., 1320 W. 16th Street, Long Beach, California, and award
them the contract in the amount of $4,624.08. 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 PURCHASE OF NUNES 17-FOOT ROTARY MOWER
(CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT): ~e City Manager presented a report from the
Recreation & Park Director dated December 3 which explained the need for purchase
of the rotary mower and indicated a demonstration model was available at a reduced
price.
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 Recreation
and Park District: (1) appropriate $24,218.00 from the Recreation & Park District
General Fund for the acquisition of a tractor with gang rotary mowers; (2) determine
that, pursuant to Section 2lA of the Cypress City Code, the Nunes 17-foot rotary
mower can be obtained from only one vendor and, therefore, bidding may be dispensed
with; and (3) award the contract for the purchase of the 17-foot Nunes rotary mower
(per the specifications in the staff report) to Nunes Manufacturing Company, P. O.
Box 135, Patterson, California, in the amount of $24,218 which includes s~ies tax.
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December 8, 1980
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, ~ullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
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.
The City Attorney recommended that the following language be added to the
recommendation for Item #20 concerning renewal of the lease for the Noe
Building: the lease shall be renewed subject to the City's ability to cancel
the lease, upon 30 days' notice, in the event the subject property is sold.
Councilman Mullen requested the removal of Item #21 from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve
Items #7 through #23 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item #21.
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 #7: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #8: Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the Results of the Special
Municipal Election Held on November 4, 1980.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2324
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION CONSOLIDATED WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
HELD IN SAID CITY OF CYPRESS ON THE 4TH DAY OF NOVEMBER
1980, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS
AS ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
1. The whole number of votes cast in the City was: 16,309.
The measure voted upon was: Should the City Council of the City of Cypress
Adopt An Ordinance Prohibiting the Possession, Sale and Use of Ail
Fireworks in the City?
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December 8, 1980
STATEMENT *OF VOTES CAST -- GENERAL ELECTION -- NOVEMBER 4,
STATE PROP.
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LOCAL MEASURES
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STA~MENT OF VOTES CAST -- GENERAL EL~TtON -- NOVEMBER 4, 1~0
1980
ORA;iGE COUNTY
ELECTION
PRECINCTS
STATE PROP.
Yes No
:CUNTY TOT~
,BSE~TEE TOTAL
Yes
LOCAL MEASURES
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December 8, 1980
Item #9: Consideration of an Original Application for an Alcoholic Beverage
License Filed by Sherwin M. & Maurice M. Kellman, DBA Marri's Pizza, 9191
Valley View, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this application contin-
gent upon the approval of Conditional Use Permit #80-28 by the City Council.
Item #10: Consideration of Employment List - Accounting Assistant I.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Accounting Assistant I as submitted.
Item #11: Consideration of Acceptance of Katella Avenue Sanitary Sewer from
Lexington Drive (Denni Street) to 910 Feet East of Walker Street, City of
Cypress Project #7671-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the Katella Avenue Sanitary Sewer
improvements from Lexington Drive (Denni Street) to 910 feet east of Walker Street,
Project #7671-90, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans
and Specifications and authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Material
Bond upon expiration of the required lien period providing no liens have been
filed and to release the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of one year's
guarantee providing no defects in material and workmanship become evident.
Item #12: Consideration of Contractor's Request for Extension of Time for the
Modification to the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Ball Road and Walker
Street, City of Cypress Project #8012-50 HES LO60(001).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Baxter-Griffin's request for a
thirty (30) working day extension of time.
Item #13: Consideration of Planning Department Report Concerning Policies
Toward Installation of Solar Collector Panels.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #14: Consideration of an Original Application for an Alcoholic Beverage
License Filed by Anthony Hawa, DBA Hawa Market, 5011 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #15: Consideration of Communication from the State Solid Waste Management
Board Requesting a Resolution for Transferring Litter Control Funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, certifying that the City's share of the State Anti-Litter Funds will
be made available to Orange County:
RESOLUTION NO. 2325
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE
SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ACT OF 1980.
Item #16: Consideration of Status Report on Compliance with the City's Drug
Paraphernalia Ordinance.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #17: Continuation of Consideration of Appropriation for a Tire Changer.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this item to the next Council
meeting.
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December 8, 1980
Item #18: Consideration of Discontinuance of Route 21 (Valley View Street)
by the Orange County Transit District.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to prepare a letter from
the Council expressing opposition of the Council to the discontinuance of Route
21 by OCTD.
Item #19: Consideration of Acceptance of the Walker Street Storm Drain from
the Bolsa Chica Channel to Cerritos Avenue, City of Cypress Project #7532-20.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the Walker Street Storm Drain from
the Bolsa Chica Channel to Cerritos Avenue, Project #7532-20, as being satis-
factorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and authorize
the City Clerk to release the Labor and Material Bond upon expiration of the
required lien period, providing no liens have been filed, and to release the
Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of one year's guarantee providing no
defects in material and workmanship become evident.
Item #20: Consideration of Renewal of Lease for the Frank P. Noe Building
to the Cypress Chamber of Commerce.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize a one-year extension of the
current lease agreement between the City and the Cypress Chamber of Commerce
for use of the Frank P. Noe Community Center Building, which will expire on
December 31, 1981, subject to the City's ability to cancel the lease with 30
days' notice in the event that the property should be sold.
Item #22: Consideration of Authorization for Park Maintenance Worker II Position.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, authorize the addition of one (1)
Park Maintenance Worker II, effective December 8, 1980.
Item #23: Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City/District
and the Cypress Recreation & Park District Employees.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, concur with the items of
consideration embodied in the Memorandum of Understanding agreed to by the City
Manager and the Employees' Association.
In regard to Item #21 removed from the Consent Calendar, Consideration of Lease
Renewal Between the City of Cypress and the Cypress Boys' Club for the Facility
Located at 10161 Moody Street, Councilman Mullen expressed concern that the Boys'
Club facility located at the corner of Moody and Cerritos Avenue appeared to be
unused. The City Manager indicated that Item #21 referred to the old library
facility at 10161 Moody which is used by the Boys' Club.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado that the
City Council approve the renewal of the lease agreement between the City and the
Cypress Boys' Club for the facility located at 10161 Moody Street, with an
expiration date of December 31, 1981. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COLINCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
Mayor Evans requested that staff provide the Council with a status report on
the Cypress Boys' Club.
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City Council Minutes
December 8, 1980
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF OPINION SURVEY FOR THE CRESCENT/CAROB TRAFFIC
SIGNAL: The City Manager presented a report dated December 5 indicating this
item was continued from the November 24 Council meeting to allow consideration
by a full Council.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the
Council approve the Crescent/Carob location for a traffic signal installation.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan
Evans
None
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
#57017 through #57126 in the total amount of $275,926.38. 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 #34a added to the agenda concerning a request for a City
holiday greetings ad in the Community Advocate newspaper, the City Manager reported
that a half page ad for a one-time publication would cost $261, and a quarter-page
ad would cost $130.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Evans to receive and
file the matter. 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
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A YOUTH 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 adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 672
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADDING SECTIONS 2-90 THROUGH 2-95, INCLUSIVE, TO THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A YOUTH COMMISSION.
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 Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue
Item #36, Consideration of Action Plan for Anti-Vandalism Campaign, and Item
#37, Consideration of Peppertree Park Signing Proposal, to the January 12, 1981
meeting. The Council directed staff to continue their efforts in encouraging
citizen participation in anti-vandalism and neighborhood watch programs. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, ~lullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
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December 8, 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 Coronado and seconded by Mayor Evans to
approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #11150 through #11183 in the
total amount of $36,365.11. 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 Council held discussion regarding scheduling a meeting with Senator Carpenter.
The Council decided to schedule the meeting for Wednesday, December 17, at 7:30 a.m.
at the Los Alamitos Country Club.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Evans called an Executive Session at 12:14 a.m. to
discuss matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 12:25 a.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
Councilman Rowan requested that staff perform a survey and prepare a report on
single-family and apartment rental units, and report back at a January Council
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Evans adjourned the meeting at 12:28 a.m. to Wednesday,
December 17, at 7:30 a.m. at the Los Alamitos Country Club for the meeting
with Senator Carpenter.
ATTEST:
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