Minutes 81-01-26~IlNUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 26, 1981
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:32 p.m.
on Monday, January 26, 1981 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: Councilman Coronado led the pledge of allegiance.
ORAL COMMI~ICATIONS: Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr..John Anderson, 401 Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, attorney representing tenants
of the Lincoln Center Mobilehome Park, reported that the rent increases have gone
into effect at the park, some tenants are experiencing severe economic hardships,
and there has been no effective communication with the park owners. He stated the
tenants are requesting that the Council adopt an ordinance to establish a rent
mediation board.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to place
this matter on the agenda and direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance, for
consideration at the February 9 meeting, to establish a rent mediation board for
the mobilehome park, with membership of the board to consist of one representative
from the tenants association, one owner representative, and three members selected
by the Councii which could include a real estate representative. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan
Evans
None
Councilman Rowan also requested that staff investigate and report on the availability
of Section 8 rent subsidy funds to assist persons in hardship cases. The Mayor
requested a future newsletter article on the Section 8 housing assistance. Councilman
Mullen requested copies of similar ordinances adopted by other cities relating to
rent mediation boards. Councilman Lacayo recommended that the rent mediation
board should have the authority to arbitrate a complaint filed by the owner or
by 25% of the tenants on rent or lease issues, with the board's decision to be
final but appealable to the City Council. He asked the City Attorney to investi-
gate whether the board would have subpoena power to request information from
both parties. He felt that if either party refused to appear before the board,
that party should be denied the right of appeal to the Council. He also recommended
that a penalty be imposed if either party does not abide by the Board's decision
or subsequent action of the Council. Councilman Lacayo indicated that the intent
of the board would not be for rent control but would be to arbitrate a dispute
over rents. Ne requested information from the City Attorney on a procedure for
filing the complaint and having it heard by the board. Councilman Mullen felt
the Board would not be accomplishing anything if it lacked the authority to roll
back rents to those in effect before the last increase. He felt the mediation
board should be dormant until a complaint is submitted which would convene the
board.
Mr. John Anderson thanked the Council for their action and requested that he and
the attorney for the park owner be provided with a copy of the proposed ordinance
before Jt is considered at the February 9 meeting.
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RECESS: Mayor Evans called a recess at 7:02 p.m. The meeting was called back to
order at 7:05 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone else wished to speak in regard to any matter not on
the agenda. No one else wished to speak.
Councilman Rowan requested that staff prepare a cost estimate for repairing the
cross gutter on Valley View south of Lincoln, and on Walker north of Lincoln.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: SPECIFIC PLAN S.P. #81-1~ REVIEW OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER MASTER PLAN (SOUTH OF KATELLA BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW & KNOTT STREETS):
Mayor Evans opened the public hearing. The City Manager presented a report dated
January 22 indicating the hearing was continued from the January 12 meeting. Also
transmitted was a report from the Public Works Department concerning the extension
of Holder Street. The City Manager reported the hearing notices were mailed to
residents on both sides of Holder Street south of Katella Avenue. The President
of the Cypress Village Homeowners Association requested that the Council delay
its decision regarding Holder Street to allow further consideration of this matter
by homeowners in the area. Their Board of Directors went on record as opposing
the extension at this time. The City Manager transmitted a communication from
Mr. Bowring of Holder Street who objected to the extension of Holder Street.
Mr. Paul Edwards, 11371 Nashawena Court, Cypress, Treasurer of Cypress Village
Homeowners Association, stated they would request that the Council continue their
consideration of the Holder Street issue until the Association membership is polled;
however, they were not requesting that the hearing be continued.
Mr. Richard Meyer representing Cypress Land Company, 2630 E1 Presidio, Long Beach,
introduced the applicant's architect, landscape, economic, engineering and traffic
consultants, and commercial real estate agent.
Mr. Brian Harvey, a general partner with the applicant, stated they have taken a
sincere interest to make the project an aesthetically pleasing and compatible one
for the City and they used the Irvine ranch project as a model. He stated the
applicant exceeded the landscape requirements which, along with attractive archi-
tecture, they felt would maintain the real estate value of the project. Mr.
Harvey ~ntroduced Mr. Allen Parker, the landscape architect, who made a slide
presentation summarizing the applicant's master plan. The slides illustrated the
architectural, landscaping and signing treatment of the proposed industrial and
commercial development. Mr. Parker reported that Phase I was under construction;
Phase II consisting of light industrial they anticipated to complete in three to
five years; and Phase III for the commercial development within five years. Mr.
Parker stated the zoning that the applicant is requesting for the entire 70 acres
would permit commercial uses.
Councilman Coronado expressed his concern over the limited acreage proposed for
commercial development and stated the City needed to improve its tax revenue base.
He suggested that the applicant designate at least 50 acres for retail commercial
use. Mr. Harvey agreed that the highest return for the property would be commer-
cial use, however, factors discouraging commercial development were the existence
of the Naval Air Station property which contains no market supporting population
and the property's lack of freeway access. Mr. Harvey stated their economic
consultant's studies found that commercial development in excess of eight acres
was unrealistic and that the property lended itself to restaurants and service
shop commercial uses. Mr. Harvey stated the applicant could not create the market-
place and an expectation for more commercial use would penalize the remainder of
the property.
Mr. Meyer introduced Mr. Jeff Yeargain, formerly with Grubb & Ellis and now with
Business Properties, who has been the applicant's commercial real estate agent
for the past two years. Mr. Yeargain reported in detail on his marketing effozts
for the property and explained reasons why the applicant was unable to attract a
regional mall with major department stores, a commercial neighborhood center with
a supermarket and drug store, and other discount or membership stores such as Best,
Fedco, Gemco, Zody's and K-Mart. Contributing factors were the close proximity of
other regional malls in the area, the fact that department stores did not wish to
compete with themselves, lack of direct freeway access, existence of other discount
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and membership stores close to Cypress, and lack of an adequate population to support
a supermarket/drug store center. Mr. Yeargain reported there was a population of
only 15,000 within a one mile radius of the property. Mr. Yeargain reported that
between 12,000 and 14,000 persons will be employed in the immediate area and there-
fore he felt the highest and best coramercial use would be restaurant development.
He felt there would also be a need for executive-type motels/hotels. Mr. Yeargain
reported that many restaurant chains bad been contacted and the response was good.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone else wished to speak in regard to the specific plan.
Ms. Maxine Blackburn, 9672 Salisbury, Cypress, President of Concerned Citizens of
Cypress, stated the group felt that without retail sales tax producing development
to offset the costs for services to the industrial development, the industrial
development could become a liability to the City. She felt that if development of
the property is delayed for five years, the property would become attractive for
retail outlets and restaurants. Ms. Blackburn stated residents of Cypress are not
asking for a regional mall but would like a sub-regional mall development of about
50 acres.
Mr. Larry Wuebker, 8661 Acacia, Cypress, representing Realty World Acacia Ranch
Realty, stated the Chamber of Commerce heard the applicant's presentation and it
was well received. He stated he was impressed with their master plan. He stated
that since Mr. Harvey plans to retain ownership in the property he would propose
the highest and best use to earn the best return on his investment. Mr. Wuebker
felt specialty stores are in demand in Cypress and that restaurants would be vital
to the area.
Ms. Sherry Hippler, 6271 Barbados, Cypress, stated she was impressed with the appli-
cant's plan and would prefer their proposal to development of a large commercial
center behind her home which would bring in a lot of traffic. Ms. Hippler stated
she avoids shopping at large centers which have a lot of traffic congestion. She
felt the applicant should not be penalized for past zoning decisions of the City
and stated a delay in approving this plan would be costly for the developer. She
stated she would welcome restaurants in the area which are open late in the evenings.
Ms. Marilyn Goldstock, 6262 Barbados, Cypress, stated she did not feel a large
shopping center was warranted. She favored a village-type development containing
specialty shops which sell quality brand name merchandise at a discount, and felt
this would attract persons from other areas to Cypress. Ms. Goldstock stated she
also supported restaurants and especially those with group facilities for parties.
Ms. Jan Feiner, 6481 Cantiles, Cypress, a real estate broker with Benedictus
Realty, stated the applicant has submitted a delightful plan which would be a
credit to Cypress and the homeowners of College Park. She stated the homeowners
were aware of the proposed industrial development before they purchased their homes
and she doubted whether they would have purchased if they had known 50 acres were
to be con~nercial. She expressed concern over a great deal of traffic because of
the many children in the area. She felt commercial development would be economically
detrimental to those in the immediate vicinity and that it would devalue their homes.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the specific plan.
Mr. Paul Edwards, 11371 Nashawena Court, Cypress, a director of the Cypress Village
Homeowners Association, stated he is a professional planner and the issue of most
concern to the homeowners is the extension of Holder Street. He reported their
Board unanimously passed a resolution requesting that the Council continue the
Holder Street issue for 30 days to allow them to evaluate the proposal. He sug-
gested that representatives of the applicant and City attend a meeting in their
building to discuss the Holder Street issue. Mr. Edwards indicated their group
has numerous concerns about traffic and how the proposed development will impact
the quality of their residential environment. He felt the 30 day extension was
reasonable in view of the fact that an EIR was not prepared for the project. Mr.
Edwards stated the developer's consulting team appeared to be highly qualified.
He agreed that retail sales were important for the City to create a tax base but
stated the question was whether it was feasible.
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Ms. Blackburn stated the property owner could devote 50 acres to commercial use
and still make a profit. She reported the Concerned Citizens of Cypress group
distributed 500 fliors. She reported she contacted 200 persons by telephone and
they expressed support for retail commercial development. She stated that resi-
dents in south Cypress did not express their opinion nntil they heard about the
possible extension of Holder Street.
Mr. Larry Hurst, 11321 Montserrat, Cypress, stated be lacked sufficient information
to support or oppose the master plan. He expressed a desire to view the Irvine
industrial park in order to make comparisons. Mr. Hurst stated he hoped the devel-
opment would be well landscaped. Mr. Hurst felt there would be a greater turn-over
of home sales compared to sales of the industrial property which would produce
more revenue for the City. He suggested that some of the property be rezoned to
allow for residential development.
Mr. Carl Patterson, 11344 Jamaica, Cypress, stated he objected to the extension
of Holder Street. Mr. Patterson inquired what the net revenue to the City would
be with 50 acres of commercial use, or rezoning the property for residential use.
He felt that since the success of commercial development was dependent upon the
populat~n, the City should explore rezoning to residential.
Mr. Bonilla, 11284 Jamaica, Cypress, stated he opposed the extension of Holder
Street. He reported that many traffic accidents have occurred at Orangewood and
Holder, and dragsters race in the area on weekends. He felt the situation would
be worse with the street extension, and that property values would decrease. He
added it will create a more dangerous situation for children at play. Mr. Bonilla
stated Cypress needs high quality stores and he suggested that allowing more resi-
dential development would support the commercial.
Mr. Ernie Hague, 6533 Orangewood, Cypress, reported there is a great deal of
speeding during late evening hours on 0rangewood and Holder, and motorists do not
always stop at the intersection. He requested that the left-turn signalization
on Valley View at Orangewood be lengthened. Councilman Mullen requested the
staff to prepare a report on the Valley View/Orangewood signalization for the
next meeting when this hearing is considered.
Following discussion by the Council, it was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded
by Councilman Lacayo to approve the Negative Declaration submitted for the Cypress
Corporate Center Master Plan and continue the public hearing regarding Specific
Plan #81-1 to the February 23 meeting. Councilman Rowan also requested that staff
perform a cost analysis of the potential for rezoning the property for residential
use. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEF[BERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABS~AINING: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
RECESS: Mayor Evans called a recess at 10:00 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 10:13 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Councilman Rowan reported that, during the recess, someone had mentioned that the
bicycle trail on the south side of the Stanton Channel had been used by vandals
who use it to enter the rear yards of adjoining residential properties. The
person had suggested that the bike trail be relocated to the north side when the
industrial property is developed. The person also expressed concerns regarding
the public hearing scheduled for the recreational vehicle center at 5033 Lincoln
Avenue (Item #15 on the agenda) and requested that the hearing be continued.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT~ REPAIR OF FIREARMS~ 6196
PALAU STREET~ CYPRESS: Mayor Evans opened the hearing. The Planning Director
presented a report dated January 20 indicating his denial of a home occupation
permit to allow the repair of firearms at a residence was being appealed by the
applicant. One condition applied to home occupation permits is that: no storage
of materials and/or supplies, indoors or outdoors, which will be hazardous to
surrounding neighbors or detrimental to the residential character of the neighbor-
hood shall be permitted. Staff indicated that their inability to make this finding
was the basis for their denial. Mr. Lamm reported that the applicant followed the
proper procedures in filing for the permit and a business license. He reported
that public hearing notices were mailed to property owners within 300 feet and
staff had not received any communications concerning the application.
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Mr. David Marotta, 6]96 Palau Street, the applicant, stated he did not understand
the basis for denial. He reported that skeet and trap shooting is his hobby and
that be is enrolled in a firearms repair course. He reported he presently owns
numerous rifles and hand and shotgL~ns and that the home occupation permit would
not introduce any guns or materials which are not already in the house. Mr. Marotta
~ndicated he wished to broaden bis experience in repairing a wider range of guns.
He state~t he needed the business license in order to work on guns other than his
own a~d the work would include cleaning and customizing. He stated his business
would also require a Federal firearms license. This license would allow authorities
to enter his home at any time to inspect any guns. He reported that records must
be maintained indefinitely for each gun which he receives, and if a gun is kept
overnJgb~ a journal entry must be made. The journal must be made available to the
authorities upon request. Mr. Marotta stated machine guns require a special license
which he d~ not wish to obtain.
The Coun~'il addressed questions to the applicant and staff concerning the business.
The Planning Director reported that home occupation permits can be conditioned and
they are subject to an annual review. Mr. Marotta stated he would be working on
guns owned by his friends, and he estimated that he would work on one gun a month.
He stated his records would be available for inspection by City staff. He reported
he would pick up the guns and bring tbem to his home since he did not wish to
generate any traffic to his home which is located on a cul-de-sac and because he
did not want to attract neighbors' attention to his business.
Mayor Evans asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
application. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and approve the home occupation permit for Mr. David Marotta
subject to the permit criteria and the condition requiring an annual review of
the applicant's records by the City staff. The motion unanimously carried by
tl~e following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #81-1, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE CENTER,
5033 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mayor Evans opened the public hearing. The Planning
Director presented a report dated January 21 describing the application to allow
the sale, service and storage of recreational vehicles at 5033 Lincoln in the
CH-10,000 Commercial Heavy Zone. Staff recommended approval of the application
subject to 16 conditions.
Mr. Dan llaiman, 6386 San Martin, Buena Park, the applicant, reported he has been
in the RV business in Cypress for 12 years and realizes there is a need for this
type of business. He reported the subject property has adequate facilities for
the business. He stated there were no hazards involved with his proposed sale
of propane. Mr. Haiman stated he would redo and maintain the landscaping in the
front of the property as well as maintain the storm drains. Councilman Coronado
inquired if any conditions were proposed for the future dumping facility and the
Planning Director suggested that one be added to require final approval of the
dumping facility and site by the Planning staff.
The Count:il advised the applicant that there had been a request for a continuance
of the hearing by persons who were present but left the meeting earlier. Mr.
Haiman stated he would not object to a continuance. He reported he has negotiated
a lease for the property £or three years. Mayor Evans stated she would like to
place a t~me lJmitatlon on the use permit which could correspond to the length of
the lease (3 years). Mr. Haiman stated this would be acceptable. Mayor Evans
stated the extension of the use permit should be at no additional cost to the
applicant.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to continue
the public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #81-1 to the February 9 meeting,
and direct staff to renotice the property owners within 300 feet. The motion
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COI~CILMEMBERS:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan
Coronado & Evans
None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS #2327 AND #2328 CONCERNING ANNEXATION
OF COUNTY UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY: The City Manager presented a report dated
,January 22 indicating that Mayor Evans, at the January 19 Council meeting, requested
that the Council reconsider the proposed annexation based on her recent discussions
with the Mayors of La Palina and Bnena Park and the possible need for further nego-
tiations with the County regarding future service costs. Mayor Evans stated she
also requested that this matter be considered tonight when the entire Council is
present.
Mr. Don Timlin, 8361 (;ay, Cypress, reported that he contacted about 100 persons
in the proposed annexation area and all 100 felt negatively towards annexation.
He felt these people would vote to defeat the annexation and he requested that
the Council withdraw the annexation proposal. Mr. Timlin reported that persons
living near Denni Street have hired an attorney and are circulating a petition
against annexation.
Mayor Evans stated she had requested that this item be reconsidered since she had
received new information following the Council's action at the January 12 meeting.
She expressed concern over the City of Cypress assuming a liability of over $2
million to provide public improvements in the annexation areas, and concern over
the provision of fire protection. She felt that with the removal of the county
unincorporated islands there may be no incentive for the County to continue to
provide fire services in this area of the county, and thls issue would have to be
addresst~d by the City of Cypress. She recommended that the Council schedule a
meeting with the City of La Palma since they had expressed interest in a portion
of annexation Area B, and also contact Supervisor Clark to determine the County's
position relative to improving the county islands. Councilman Lacayo stated he
supported the Mayor's position. The City Manager stated the resolutions adopted
to initiate annexation had not been transmitted to LAFCO.
It was moved by Mayor Evans and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the following
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2333
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING RESOLUTIONS NO. 2327 AND 2328 CONCERNING
ANNEXATION OF COUNTY UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY.
Councilman Coronado indicated that annexation would provide Cypress with zoning
control and would streamline the City's boundaries.
Mr. Joe Sheets, 4802 Merten, Cypress, stated an annexation proposal for the county
island failed ten years ago and he felt the present proposal would also be unsuccess-
ful. Ile felt the majority of the residents are happy as they are and he felt there
would b~ great expense to the City to pursue annexation in view of the opposition.
Councilman Rowan felt the City could delay action with regard to annexing the area
north of Crescent but indicated he supported annexation of the remaining area since
it would provide the City with zoning control. Councilman Lacayo felt the City
could n~t financially support the services required in the island areas. Councilman
Coronad~ felt the City should proceed with annexation of the area south of Crescent.
Mr. Larry Wuebker, 866] Acacia, Cypr~ss, stated he did not support annexation. He
report~d he owns property on Simone Way in the county island. He stated the zone
change ,m Acacia Drive did not follow the intentions of the property owners on the
street.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen & Evans
Coronado & Rowan
None
Mayor Ewms requested that staff contact Supervisor Clark to determine the County's
[ntentlons for the County island areas.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added Item #1la to the Consent Calendar
regarding a resolution of commendation for Eagle Scout Brace Lake, and Item #lib
concerning a proclamation for Week of the Handicapped. Councilman Lacayo requested
that Item #10, Continuation of Consideration of Extension of Lease with the Cypress
Boys' Club, be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered at this time.
C_ON_TINUA~'j ON_ O~FF C_ON~I?E~.~T_I~N_ OF _E_XTENS~IO~N qF~_L_EA~SE__W_I_T_H_ _T_HE C__YP~R_ES__S B__O__YS_' C~LU__B:
Mayor Evans requested a status report on the Boys' Club plans.
Mr. Larry Wuebker, 8661 Acacia, Cypress, reported that recently the Boys' Club had
undergom many changes including a change 2n their accounting methods, an increase
in D~rectors from 8 to 20, election of new officers and reestablishment of their
goals. Because of the changes he requested that a meeting with the Council be
delayed until April.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to extend the
]ease between the City and the Boys' Club for the facility located at 10491 Moody
Street to March 31, 1981, and that the Council consider a meeting date with the
Boys' Club at the February 23 Council meeting. The motion unanimously carried
by the fo]lowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
() COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Mayor Evans and unanimously
carried that the Council waive the 11:30 p.m. adjournment time and continue with
the agenda items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Evans called an Executive Session at 11:30 p.m. for
matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 11:45 p.m. with
all CouncJlmembers present.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Mayor Evans and unani-
mously carried to approve the minutes ot January 12 and January 16, with Councilman
Lacayo abstaining on the minutes of January 12.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE 1981 FULL SIZE 4-DOOR SEDAN, RE~UE~
FOR QUOTATION #8081-30: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance
Director dated January 22 which outlined four bids received for the purchase of
a new vehicle for the Clty Manager.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to continue
the item to the February 9 meeting for a review of the City's vehicle policy and
inventory of City vehicles. The motion failed to carry by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNC£LMEMBERS:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado & Lacayo
Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
It was moved by Mayor Evans and seconded by Councilman Rowan to accept the bid from
Bauer Motors, 2925 Harbor, Costa Mesa, California, and award them the contract in
the amount of $9,450.21, and appropriate $9,500 from the fund balance of the Intra-
governmental Service Fund for this purpose. The motion carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Mu]len, Rowan & Evans
Coronado & Lacayo
None
The Council requested that staff prepare a report on the City vehicle policy.
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CO__N~_E}N_T_ Ji_Aj~_END_A~R: Hayor Evans announced that all items listed on the agenda under
"Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Conncil as routine and enacted by
one motion approving the recommendattons listed on the agenda. Councilman Coronado
requested the removal of Items #8 and 11 from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Couucilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve
Items #2 through #12 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #8 and 11.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
AB SENT: 0 COUNCILMENLBERS: None
Rowan & Evans
Item #2: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consid-
eration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #3: Consideration of Resolutions of Commendation for Mr. Glenn Allen and
Mr. Clem McColloch - Municipal Water District of Orange County.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the fo]]owiug Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION ND. 2334
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
C05fMENDINC MR. GLENN P. ALLEN FOR HiS OUTSTANDING
SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF ORANGE COUNT .
RESOLUTION NO. 2335
A RESDLUTION OF THE CITY COIYNCIL OF THE CiTY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MR. CLEM M. MCCOLLOCH FOR HIS OUTSTANDING
SERVICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF ORANGE COUNTY.
Item #4: Consideration of Proclaiming February 1981 as Children's Dental Health
Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month
of February 1981 as "Children's Dental llealth Month" in the City of Cypress as
requested.
Item #5: Consideration of Applications for Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Filed by
Mr. Mastaneh Fazaeli, DBA Caspian Deli, 9181 Valley View, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Connci] direct staff to advise the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board to delay the issuance of the subject licenses until such
time as the applicant files for a conditional use permit and a public hearing is
conducted by the City Council.
item #6: Consideration of Request to Attend the League of Cities Public Works
Officers' Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to
attend the 1981 Public Works Officers' Conference in Sacramento, California, on
March 18-20, 1981, and be reimbursed for all necessary expenses.
Item #7: Consideration of Contractor's Request for Extension of Time for the
Modification of the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Ball Road and Walker
Street, City of Cypress Project #8012-50 HES L060 (001).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Baxter-Criffin's request for a
twenty (20) working day extension of time, expiring on February 6, 1981.
Item #9: Consideration of Formal Easement Document #DACA 09-3-81-38 Across the
Armed Forces Reserve Center, Los Alamitos, California, for Storm Drain, City of
Cypress Project #7532-20.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve Easement #DACA 09-3-81.-38 across
the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Los Alamitos, California, including conditions,
and authorize the C£ty Clerk to send a letter of approval, subject to review and
approval of the document by the City Attorney.
item {lJ_a: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Boy Scout Brace Lake.
That the City Council adopt the Reso]ution by title only, title
RESOLUTION NO. 2336
A RESOLUTION OF 'ritE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT BRACE TYLER LAKE ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EA(;LE SCOUT.
item #]lb: Consideration of Request to Proclaim the Week of March 2-8, 1981 as
the Week of the Handicapped in the City of Cypress.
Re__c_omn!ej~_d_a_tjo~n: That the Mayor and City Conncil official ly proclaim the week of
b{arch 2-8, 1981 as the "Week of the tiandicapped" in tile City of Cypress as requested
by thc Ordnge County Chapter Charities.
item #12: Consideration of New and Revised Classes for the Spring 1981 Session.
ll~_c~ny_~lj_t_ion: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve the proposed new classes and
class revision for implementation in the Spring 1981 program.
In regard to Item #8 removed from the Consent Calendar, Consideration of Acceptance
of the Improvements of the Valley View Street Railroad Crossing, BBN 51605, Between
Katella Avenue and Cerritos Avenue, FAU Project M-L097(2), City of Cypress Project
#7853-90, Councilman Coronado expressed concern over the change in contract cost,
and stated he would approve the item with reservations.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Evans to: (1) approve
the contract change from $31,340.55 to $42,243.39; and (2) accept the improvements
of the Valley View Street Railroad Crossing BBN 51605 between Katella Avenue and
Cerritos Avenue, FAU Project M-L097(2), City of Cypress Project #7853-90, as being
satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and auth-
orize 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 re]ease the Faith-
fnl Performance Bond upon expiration of one year's guarantee providing no defects
in material and workmanship become evident. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll cai] vote:
AYES:
NOES:
A~SENrI':
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
In regard to Item #11 removed from tile Consent Calendar, Consideration of an Appeal
of tile Coonty Zoning Administrator's Decision to Allow a Commercial Horse Stable at
8311 Gay Street, Cypress County Island Area, Councilman Coronado inquired about
staff's position on this matter. The Planning Director reported that the County
zoned the property as Agricultural which considers commercial and personal horse
stab]es as an appropriate land use. He reported City staff had protested the appli-
cation and, as a result, the County had considered the City's concerns and had
restricted access to Carob Street. Mr. Lamm stated staff did not consider it worth-
while to appeal the matter further.
It was moved by Conncilman Coronado, seconded by Councilman Rowan and unanimously
carried to receive and file the matter.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF MEDIAN LANDSCAPIN(; ON KNOTT STREET AND CERRITOS
A~V_I.~N_I[E: Tho C~ty Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
January 2¢1 whid~ described three al ternat£ve ]andscaping proposals for the medians.
The Publi<' Works I)irector presented slides illustrating the landscaping plans.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to: (1)
approve Carissa (natal plum) for landscape planting on Knott Street; (2) select
Alternative No. l (Oleanders) for landscape planting on Cerritos Avenue; and (3)
autBorJze the Engineering Division to prepare plans and specifications and obtain
bids for landscaping on Knott Street and Cerritos Avenue. Mayor Evans stated she
would not support the motion since the item was not budgeted. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYf~,S
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNEILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNC[LMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen & Rowan
Evans
None
CONT[NUATIp__ O~F_C0_N~SI~D~O~_2f__R~ESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ISSUANCE OF A VARIANCE
FOR THE OPERATION OF THE JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT: The City Manager presented a report
dated January 22 which transmitted a copy of the resolut£on approved by the Resolu-
tions Committee of the Orange County League.
it was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Evans that the Council
support the resolution. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYE S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER~ SPRING EDITION OF THE ACTIVITIES BROCHURE:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 22 which transmitted the news-
letter draft. The Council made several minor corrections in the articles. Council-
man Lacayo requested that an article be included regarding the Council's approval
of the median landscaping plan on Knott Street and Cerritos Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve
the draft of the newsletter. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll cai1 vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNLILMEMBERS.
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
None
~ONSID~_RA~_ION 0~ A~E_~M~T AN~ _RE~OLUTION IMPLEMENTING THE NEW RESIDENTIAL RUBBISH
FEE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 22 requesting that the
Council adopt the resolution and approve the franchise agreement with Cypress
Disposal Eompany to implement the new fee which will be effective February 1.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Evans to approve the
franchise agreement with Cypress/Los Alamitos Disposal Company and adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR THE COLLECTION OF GARBAGE,
RUBBISH AND WASTE MATERIAL.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 EOUNCiLMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Rowan & Evans
CO~N~ID~E ~RA_%!pN~OL A~Py_ROV~A_L_ ~K_(?~ME~C~IAI~A~R~_AN~Tj-~S_~T: It was moved by Councilman
Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve the Warrant List for Warrants
#57429 through #57540 in the total amount of $660,365.27. 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
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January 26, 1981
CONTINUATION OE CONSIDERATION OF ACTION PLAN FOR ANTI-VANDALiSM CAMPAIGN: The
City Managcr presented a report dated January 22 indicating this item was continued
from the December 8 Council meeting. The action plan consisted of the following
clements: repair damage immediately; initiate formal record-keeping procedures of
vandalism incidents; encourage citizen participation in anti-vandalism programs;
make needed improvements; conduct surveys regarding park usage; erect signs
(initially at Peppertree Park) forbidding vandalism; and require user fees where
applicable. Staff indicated that the cost figure represented a list of improve-
ments wbicb may be required in the future as determined by the Recreation Commission,
and did not represent a commitment of funds at this time.
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 Recreation &
Park District, accept the vandalism action plan as recommended by the Recreation &
Community Services Commission as a preventative measure against vandalism on parks
governed by the Cypress Recreation & Park District. The motion carried by the
fo]lowin~ roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIhMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen & Evans
None
CO__N_TI_NU~A_T. Ip_~_ O__F_C_ON~SID_~E_,RA?jON O~F P~E_~P_ER'~i'_R_EE~P__ARK~_S_I_G_N_IN(!_P_R_O_PO__S_A~L: The City Manager
presented a report dated January 22 indicating this matter was continued from tbe
December 8 Council meeting. The City Manager reported that the Administrative
Coordinating Team recommended that fliers be printed and distributed to neighbor-
hood and park watch participants describing acceptable and prohibited activities
at parks, and that posters be posted in park buildings listing park rules and
regulations. Staff also indicated that a "vandal-proof" s~gn could be constructed
at a cosl of $600 for the first si~n and $400 each for additional sigos.
It was moved by Councilman Hu]ten and seconded by Councilman Laca¥o, that the City
Council, acting as the ex oi f[cio Board of 1)irertors of t:he Cypress Recreation &
Park Di~I~ icl, approve on a trlaI basis the posting of onc sigo at Peppertree Park
at a ~'os! of $600.00, and direct staff to proceed with the printing and distribution
ol7 flier>: and posters for the neighborhood watch program.
Connc[[man Rowan stated he would inw~stigate whether Cypress can utl]izc the City
It was m(~vcd by Councilman Mullcn and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to amend the
motion to delay purchase of the sign for Peppcrtree Park until a further report
is made ~m Councilman Rowan~s sugi,,estlon. The motion tlnanimously carried by the
fo]lowin/' roil call vote:
AYI£S:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIl,MEMBERS:
0 COUNCTLMEMBERS:
0 C()[5NC[LMEMBERS:
(h)ronado, l,acayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
C_OjN S_I I)EJ~T_I O~N_ I?_ .A?_P_R_OJ'.A_L q!_REiLR_E~Vi'iO.N_ .a. _PA~R_K_ al STRI~C_T. _C_O_~__~ERCIAL WARRANT LiST:
Acting as4 the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation a Park Dis-
:rice, it was moved by Counc±lraan blutlen and seconded by (;ouncilman Coronado
to approve the Distrirt Warrant List for Warrants ?J12705 through ~/12728 in the
total amount of $75,560.42. Thc motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call rotc:
,\YEE:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, ].acayo, Mullen, Rowan & Evans
None
Tbe City Manager transmitted a listing of the Recreation & Comnmnity Services
Commission applicants who had been interviewed to the Council. He reminded the
Council of the basketball game scheduled for the cnd of Pebruarv with the Rams
and asked the Council to notify staff b? January 27 if they wish to participate.
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The City Manager also reported that the City received a request to publish an ad
in the Progress edition of the Community Advocate which will be published in
February. After die, cussion, the Council unanimously agreed that the City would
not publish an ad in the Community Advocate at this time. Councilman Rowan reported
that he had received several complaints about the parking of a semi-trailer truck
on Grind]ay Street north of Canterbury Drive which causes visibility problems
for traffic. He requested that staff investigate the problem and prepare a report.
Councilman Rowan also reported that Mr. Ern Wylie contacted him requesting finan-
cial support to print stickers relating to neighborhood watch programs. Chief
Duke reported that the request of Mr. Wylie would be considered in the Police
D~artment's evaluation of printing needs. Councilman Coronado reported that
he had presented the letter from the City Council to the Anaheim Union High School
District Board on January 22 requesting a meeting and that the request was well
received. He stated the Board would contact the City Manager to arrange a meeting
prior to their next meeting on February 17. Mayor Evans suggested that the Council
consider this matter at the January 27 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Evans adjourned the meeting at 12:33 a.m. to Tuesday, January
27, at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.
MAYOR OF THE £,I~[Y OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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