Minutes 81-06-15MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 15,1981
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:45
p.m. on Monday, June 15, 1981 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress~ California, Mayor Pro Tern Cornelius Coronado presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Lacayo and Rowan
Mayor Mullen
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney,
and the following City staff members: Barrett, Davenport, DeCarlo, Duke, Lamm, Powell
and Schat zeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Eagle Scout Robert Peterson led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Coronado asked if anyone wished to speak in
regard to any matter which was not on the agenda.
Councilman Rowan advised the Council that he would be on vacation from June 16 through
mid-July.
Mr. Martin Figoten, 4058 Avenida Sevilla, Cypress, reported that there is an existing
citizens group known as the Miss Cypress Pageant Committee which wished to be
recognized as the official supervision organization of the Miss Cypress Pageant. He
reported the group was experiencing a conflict with the Cypress Chamber of Commerce
with regard to sponsoring the Pageant. Mr. Figoten requested that the Council rescind
their action taken on April Z7 where they concurred with the Chamber's request to act as
the sponsor.
The City Council requested a report on this matter at the June ZZ Council meeting and
that representatives from both organizations be present.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Rowan and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of May Z6.
At the City Manager's request, Councilman Coronado added Item &Z7 to the agenda
regarding the City of Brea's resolution on cable TV which will be discussed at the June 18
Orange County League of Cities meeting.
With regard to nominatimas to be considered by the League's City Selection Committee,
Councilmembers Lacayo and Rowan requested that Councilman Coronado support the most
qualified candidates at that meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT &81-1Z~ OFF-SrrE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER & WINE ONLY): CONVENIENCE MARKET~ 45uZ
LINCOLN AVENUE: Councilman Coronado opened the public hearing. The Community
Development Director presented a report dated May ZZ describing the application. He
reported that the previous 7-1l convenience market on the property vacated the premises
for a period longer then six months which voided their conditional use permit. Staff
reported that no communications in support or in opposition to the application were
received and they recommended approval subject to three conditions.
Mr. Ronald Berg, 17115 Janell Avenue, Cerritos, the applicant, expressed agreement with
the staff report and conditions.
Councilman Coronado asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or in opposition to
the application. No one else wished to speak.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Rowan to close the
pubhc hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving
Conditional Use Permit 181-12 subject to the conditions recommended by staff:
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RESOLUTION NO. Z393
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING CONDfilONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-1Z -
WfrH CONDITIONS.
The moticm unanimously carried by the following roU call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado~ Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nane
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ,81-13~ PRE-SCHOOL/DAY CARE
CENTER AT JULIET MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL~ 995Z GRAHAM STI~gF.T:
Councilman Cceonado opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director
presented a report dated May 1 describing the applicatio~ by the Cypress School District
to establish a pre-school/day care center as mx accessory use within one classroom building
at the Morris School located in the PS-lA Public and Semi-Public Zone. He also presented
a report dated June 10 whic~ described details of the proposed use and indicated that the
School District requested a waiver of fees fc~ their two conditional use permit
applications since they felt the projects will benefit local residents ~nd citizens of
Cypress. Staff recommended approval of the application subject to two conditions.
Mr. Wiliiam Calton, 9470 Moody, Cypress, Superintendent of the Cypress School District,
reported that the District felt the~e was a need for such facilities and they hoped the
facilities would retain and attract students thereby avoiding passible school closures as
student enrollments drop. Mr. Calton reported that the District proposed day care centers
in the one classroom at Morris School and in two classrooms at Cawthon School Mr.
Calt~m stated the District preferred not to operate the facilities itself ami hire additional
teachers hut proposed to advertise fcr bids fer a commercial operation. He indicated the
District would be responsible fer building ~d gre, ml~ maintenance and that the leases
were not proposed to gonerate revenue far the District but were hoped to attract mere
students.
Councilm~m Coronado asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
application. No one wished to speak in support er in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing a~ adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving
Conditional Use Permit ,81-13 subject to the conditions recommended by staff, and to
approve the waiver of fees and antherize the staff to issue a refund of the fees:
RESOLUTION NO. Z394
A RESOLUTION OF THE C1TY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-13 -
wrrH CONDrrLONS.
The motim~ unanimously carried by the following reli call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Laca¥o & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Mullen
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~81-14~ PRE-SCHOOL/DAY CARE
CEN-rI~R AT ROBERT CAw-ri/ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL~ 4545 MYRA AVENUE:
Councilmm~ Coronado opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director
presented a report dated May Z1 describing the applicatien by the Cypress School District
to establish a pre-school]day care center at the Cawthon School, 4545 Myra Avenue, in the
PS-IA Public and Semi-public Zone. Staff indicated the request involved two
classrooms. Staff retracted that ne cemmunicatiens in suppert er in oppositiun were
received and they recommended approval of the application subject to two conditions, and
a waiver of the application fees. The City Attorney advised that the testimony heard in
the previous public hearing concerning the School District's application could be
considered in conjunction with this public hearing.
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Councilman Coronado asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
applicatica. 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 adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving
Conditional Use Permit ~81-14 subject to the conditions recommended by staff, and to
approve a waiver of the application fees and authorize staff to process a refund of the
fees:
RESOLUTION NO. Z395
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-14 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUN~ILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~81-15~ BEER & WINE ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGE LICENSE~ TACOS & GREENS FAST FOOD RESTAURANT~ 5981 ORANGE
AVENUE: Councilman Coronado opened the public hearing. The Community Development
Director presented a report dated May 19 describing the application to allow the on-site
sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only) at the former Macho Taco Restaurant
located at the northwest corner of Orange Avenue and Valley View. Staff recommended
approval of the application subject to three conditions.
Mr. Malcolm Elllott, 139 Ross, Laguna Beach, representing the property owner and
applicant, reported that they have had requests from customers for the sale of beer and
wine and the apphcant felt these beverage sales would complement their food menu. He
stated their menu will be similar to that of the former Macho Taco fast food restaurant.
Councilman Coronado asked if anyone wished to speak in favor 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 adopt the Resolutien by title only, title as follows, approving
Conditional Use Permit t~81-15 subject to the conditions recommended by staff:
RESOLUTION NO. Z396
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-15 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
The moti(m unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCIl.MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE 4~81-Z~ TACOS & GREENS FAST FOOD
RESTAURANT~ 5981 ORANGE AVENUE: Councilman Coronado opened the public
hearing. The Community Development Director presented a report dated May 19
describing the applicatltm to vary from Sectian 15 of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance to
permit the installation of a three-faced 125 square foot animated pole sign and ten
additional freestanding flagpoles for decorative and patriotic flags to be located at the
Tacos and Greens Restaurant, 598Z Orange Avenue. Staff recommended denial of the
decorative flagpoles and the three-faced sign but suggested that the existing double-faced
sign could be increased in size and placed at a 45 degree angle at the intersection in order
to increase its visibility by passing traffic. Staff reported that several communications in
support of the application had been received.
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Mr. Malcolm Elliott, 139 Ross, Laguna Beach, representing the property owner and
applicant, described the electronic reader board portion of the three-faced sign and
presented renderings of this sign and the flagpoles and photographs of the property. Mr.
Elliott stated the present signing on the property is obstructed by adjacent walls and
parkway landscaping and the restaurant requires more visibility since traffic on Valley
View passes at a high speed. The applicant felt the proposed signing program would add
appeal to the location and improve the restaurant's business. Mr. Elliott stated the
applicant planned to offer free advertising on the electronic reader board to various
community organizations. The appliant made a demonstration of the electronic reader
board sign which they stated would be operational during business hours.
Councilman Coronado asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, spoke in favor of the applicant's signing
program. He felt the City's Sign Ordinance should be revised to permit more leniency and
that the restrictions of the present Sign Ordinance contributed to the failure of businesses
in the City.
Mr. Richard Partin, 11456 Culehra, Cypress, stated he submitted a letter in support of the
signing plans and indicated that he would like the reader board available for advertising by
community or ganiz aticms.
Councilman Coronado asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application. No
one wished to speak in opposition.
Councilman Lacayo stated he favored the Sign Ordinance provisions which help achieve
uniformity and compatibility in business signing. He indicated he had concerns about the
electronic sign since the Council would lack control over the sign copy, it could cause
problems with organizations vying for space and could create a proliferation of this type
of sign in the community. He expressed support for approving the electronic sign on a
trial basis with a review by the Council after one year, but indicated he objected to the
flagpoles. Councilman Rowan stated he favored the variance for the electronic sign and
the review by the Council after one year since he felt the restaurant needed identification
and greater visibility. He felt the flagpoles would create a diversion from the other
signing and stated he did not support them. Councilman Coronado stated he supported the
variance for the three-faced sign and the Council's review of it in one year and he also
favored staffs compromise suggestion to allow the U.S. and state flags on two flagpoles.
For the record, the City Manager reported that communications in support of the signing
application were received from Mr. Bayliss of the Anaheim Union High School District,
Eunice Berlin of the Senior Citizens Club, Mr. Partin of AYSO 4~154, the Manager of the
Cypress Chamber of Commerce, Cypress Federal Little League, Cypress Youth Athletic
Associatica and Pop Warner Football League.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the
public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Variance
~81-Z subject to Findings B, D and E of Section 17.3.7 of the Zoning Ordinance, subject to
the condition that the electronic reader board sign shall be reviewed by the Council
following a one year period, and to deny the request for ten flagpoles:
RESOLUTION NO. Z397
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 81-Z.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: MUll en
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL ELECTION: The City
Manager presented a report dated June 3 which indicated that a minimum of 94 days would
be required to meet all legal obligations in calling the election and publishing and
processing the advisory measures which the Council may wish placed on the ballot. Also
transmitted was an additional report concerning the San Diego mail ballot election. The
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City Manager reported that the Cypress School District is calling an election for
November 3 to elect three members of the Board of Trustees which could be consolidated
with the City election. He recommended that the City not conduct the election by mail
ballot because of the uncertainties relating to counting the votes, verifying signatures and
the mail costs. The City Attorney reported that the deadline to prepare City measure.s for
the ballot would be August 1. The Council requested that staff draft ballot measures on
the following issues: cable television, Article 34 relating to affordable rental housing
subsidies, and the mail ballot process.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Rowan to establish
November 3, 1981 as the date for the special election in Cypress. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, felt the mail ballot process was liable to
problems of fraud. He indicated that employees could be required to submit their signed
ballots to their employer. He stated that placing the issue on the ballot creates expenses
for persons campaigning for or against the measure.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE MEDIAN LANDSCAPING ON
KNOTT STREET, SOUTH OF CERRITOS AVENUE, AND ON CERRITOS AVENUE, WEST
OF KNOTT STREET~ crrY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #81ZZ-10: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May Z8 outlining five bids
received.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to: (1) authorize
a budget transfer from the General Fund and appropriate SZ3,1Z3.00 from the fund balance
of the General Fund to the following accounts:
10-4001-418.Z7 -
10-4006--418.Z7 -
10-4150-418.Z7 -
10-4151-418.Z7 -
10-4186-418.Z7 -
10-4189-418.Z7 -
10-4Z07-418.Z7 -
$1,000.00
550.00
55.00
Z00.00
Z1,144.00
149.00
ZS.00
SZ3,1Z3.00
(Z) determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Project ~81ZZ-10 is Artistic
Landscape, 9ZZ3 Cedar Tree Road, Downey, California, and award them the contract in
the amount of $19,ZZ1.73. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE SIDEWALK ADDITION TO THE
JUANITA STREET BRIDGE OVER THE CARBON CREEK CHANNEL~ CITY OF CYPRESS
PROJECT ~8030-10: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated May Z9 indicating that eight sets of bids were taken out by contractors and
only one bid was submitted. Staff indicated that the bid was 17Z% over the engineer's
estimate and they recommended that the bid be rejected and the project readvertised.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to: (1) reject the
bid of Kruse Construction Company since it was the only bid received for Project ~8030-
10 and substantially exceeded the Engineer's estimate and (Z) authorize the City Clerk to
readvertise for bids with bid opening date to be set for Z:00 p.m. on July Z8, 1981. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Mullen
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CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR WEED ABATEMENT FOR THE 1981-
82 FISCAL YEAR: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated June 1 indicating that the City's weed abatement contractor, Edwin Webber, Inc.,
had submitted an offer to perform weed abatement work for the 1981-8Z fiscal year under
the same specificatiens and for the same contract unit prices as for the present contract.
Staff did not anticipate that lower prices would be received by advertising for weed
abatement and recommended a renewal of the contract.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve the
award of contract for Weed Abatement for the 1981-8Z fiscal year to Edwin Webber, Inc.,
874Z Rembrandt Drive, Huntington Beach, California, for the same contract unit prices as
the 1980-81 fiscal year. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC[LMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilman Coronado announced that all items listed on the
agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine and
enacted by one motien approving the recommendations listed on the agenda.
In regard to Item 411, Consideration of A.B. 1771 Relating to Tear Gas, Councilman
Lacayo recommended that the City's support of the bill be transmitted to the State
League of California Cities and that the City's representative to the Orange County
League communicate the City's support at the June 18 League meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve Items
44 through 415 on the Consent Calendar, with the modification to the recommendation for
Item 411. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Mullen
Item 44: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item 45: Consideration of Street Sweeper's Accident.
Recommendatien: Receive and file.
Item 46: Consideratien of Proclaiming Flag Day, June 14, 1981, through Independence
Day, July 4, 1981, as a Period to Honor America.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the Z1 days from Flag Day,
June 14, 1981, through Independence Day, July 4, 1981, as a period to "Honor America" in
the City of Cypress as requested,
Item 47: Consideratien of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Howard Steven Cromer.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. Z398
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT HOWARD STEVEN CROMER
ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item 48: Consideration of Annual Requalification of Participating Cities in the County of
Orange Arterial Highway Financing Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. Z399
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS INFORMING THE COUNTY ARTERIAL FINANCING
COMMITTEE THAT NO CHANGES ARE REQUESTED FOR
INCLUSION IN THE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY MASTER PLAN.
Item #9: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements and Release of Bonds for Tract
~10678 (Orange Avenue, South Side, West of Holder Street).
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the public improvements in Tract 4q0678
as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and
authorize the City Clerk to release the Monumentation Bond and the Labor and Material
Bond upon expiration of their required lien period, 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 #10: Consideration of Acceptance of Weed Abatement of Seasonal and Recurring
Weeds and Assessment for Weed and Rubbish Abatement for Phase II for the 1980-81
Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) accept the work of weed and rubbish
abatement as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the specifications for the
work and (Z) adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, confirming weed
abatement assessments and imposing special assessments as a llen on the parcels shown on
Exhibit "A":
RESOLUTION NO. 7.400
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT
OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT PUBLIC NUISANCES
AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS LIENS ON PARCELS
WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item 411: Consideration of Assembly Bill ~1771 Relating to Tear Gas.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to send letters of support to
A.B. 1771 removing the requirement of a training course for the tear gas protective
devices to the appropriate State Legislators, the State League of California Cities and the
Orange County League of Cities, and that the City's representative to the Orange County
League communicate the City's support at the June 18 League meeting.
Item ~iZ: Consideration of Report on the Usage of the Mayor's Hotline.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to complete a study regarding
the use of the Mayor's hotline equipment for another municipal service.
Item ~13: Consideration of Communication from Mr. Bill Brownell, State Director of
WeTip.
Recommendtion: That the City Council authorize staff to prepare an article in support of
the WeTip program to be printed in the next edition of the Council's newsletter.
Item ~14: Considerati(za of Year-End Resolutions Directing Year-End Transfers to the
General Fund Reserve.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. g401
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS DIRECTING YEAR-END TRANSFERS TO THE GENERAL
FUND RESERVE.
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RESOLUTION NO. 114
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, DIRECTING YEAR-END TRANSFERS TO
THE GENERAL FUND RESERVE.
Item #15: Consideratinu of Request for an Exempticm from a Special Permit for the Minor
Sports Foundation of America.
Recommendati(m: That the City Council grant the request of the Minor Sports Foundation
of America to conduct door-to-door solicitation for funds and sales of tickets in the City
of Cypress from June ZZ, 1981 through June ZZ, 198Z, and that they be granted an
exemption from a Special Permit pursuant to Section 15-57 A(1)(b) of the City Code, with
solicitation limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, on the
condition that a list of the names and addresses of all solicitors and responsible individuals
be submitted immediately to the Cypress Police Department.
CONSIDERATION OF ENTERING INTO A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE TO REHABILITATE THE CITY FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL IN
THE VICINITY OF ORANGEWOOD AND VALLEY VIEW: The City Manager presented a
report from the Finance Director dated May Z9 indicating that the County of Orange had
submitted a propasal for heavy equipment maintenance on the City's flood control channel
in the vicinity of Orangewood Avenue and Valley View Street. The cost for the work
would be SZ6,308.3Z. Staff indicated that an inter-governmental agreement for flood
channel maintenance would be very cost effective and they recommended approval of the
agreement. Staff indicated they would notify the County well in advance of the needed
work and the City's expectation that the work be performed in a timely manner.
It was moved by Councilmen Lacayo amd seconded by Councilman Rowan to authorize the
staff to accept the proposal from the County of Orange to provide heavy equipment
maintenance assistance on the City flood control channel in the vicinity of Orangewood
Avenue and Valley View Street. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF FALL NEWSLETTER: The City Manager presented a report dated
June 1 which outlined proposed topics for inclusion in the Fall Newsletter. Staff
recommended the employment of a professional writer to complete the newsletter
articles. The City Manager reported that a Cypress College graphic arts class had
submitted designs for the newsletter as part of a final examination.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the
topics of the Budget, third annual Economic Conference and door-to-door solicitation for
inclusion in the Fall newsletter and direct staff to employ a professional writer for the
completion of the newsletter. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by
Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Rowan to approve the Warrant List for
Warrants #58733 through ~58847 in the total amount of $77Z~45Z.79. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
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SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: THE REGULATION OF PAWNBROKERS AND
SECONDHAND DEALERS: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by
Councilman Rowan to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows,
and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 681
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ADDING SECTIONS 1SD-1 THROUGH 15D-1Z TO THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE
REGULATION OF PAWNBROKERS AND SECONDHAND DEALERS
AND THE REQUIREMENT OF REPORTS THEREFROM.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Muilen
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 Rowan to
approve the District Warrant List for Warrants 4~13179 through 4~13Z19 in the total amount
of $111,045.05. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
In regard to Item ~Z7 added to the agenda regarding the City of Brea's resolution in
support of local control of cable television, Councilman Lacayo recommended that the
City of Cypress support the resolution which urges local government rather than Federal
or State control of cable TV franchise administration.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Rowan that the City
Council go on record in support of the Brea resolution urging local control of cable
television franchising and request the City's representative to the Orange County League
to communicate this support at the June 18 League meeting. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCIl-MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
The City Manager requested an Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation.
The City Manager distributed copies of the proposed lease between the City and Anaheim
Union High School District for the Oxford school site which contained modifications
recommended by the District. He reported the District's Board will meet on June Z8 and
that they would like the lease approved by July 1 in order that the City will have control
of the property prier to the City's birthday celebration activities there on July 25. The
City Manager reported that it is a five year lease with a five year option for renewal, with
an annual lease amount of $71,790 payable in two payments at six-month intervals. The
District would retain approval for sub-leases but could not unreasonably withhold
approval. The City Manager stated staff anticipated that sub-leasing the facilities would
help offset the City's costs. The City Attorney reported that, in addition to the annual
rent payment, the City would be responsible for all maintenance of the buildings and
grounds. He explained further provisions of the lease regarding sub-leases and major
structural improvements.
Councilman Rowan felt the City would realize cost savings by utilizing the facilities for
the temporary quarters for the Police Department, and that community groups interested
in sub-leasing the facility would realize the need to offset City costs.
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It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve the
lease agreement between the City and Anaheim Unien High School District and authorize
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement.
Councilman Lacayo indicated he had concerns with the agreement and fact that the
Council had only just received the agreement tonight and he requested an opportunity to
review the document. Councilman Rowan suggested that the Council recess so that they
may review the lease agreement.
RECESS: Councilman Coronado called a recess at 8:50 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 9:17 p.m. with Mayor Mullen absent.
Councilman Lacayo stated he had reviewed the document, his questions had been answered
by staff, and that he was satisfied with the lease agreement.
The motion to approve the lease agreement unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNC~LMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Councilman Coronado had inquiries concerning a drug paraphernalia ordinance and
indicated that the City of Brea had adopted an ordinance prohibiting their sale to minors.
The staff reviewed provisions of the City of Cypress' drug paraphernalia ordinance and
reported that the only business in Cypress to which the ordinance presently applied had
made modifications to their premises in order to comply with the ordinance. The Police
Chief reported that no further complaints had been received regarding this business.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Councilman Coronado called an Executive Session at 9:25 p.m. for
matters of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 9:51 p.m. with Mayor
Mullen absent.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 9:51 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CiTY OF CYPRESS
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