Minutes 81-09-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September i4, 1981
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:39 p.m. on
Monday, September 14, 1981, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Mayor Gerald Mullen presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Laca¥o, Rowan and Mullen
Councilman Coronado
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney,
and the following City staff members: Barrett, Dalesandro, Davenport, DeCarlo, Duke,
Lamm and Powell.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Attorney led the pledge of allegiance.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Allan Burns, 1055 N. Main #10Z0, Santa Ana, attorney representing Mr. George
Sinclair of Acacia Drive, stated he would like to make a brief presentation to the Council
concerning the enforcement of zoning regulations in the RS-15,000 Zone. Mr. Burns stated
the Council had received his correspondence which requested litigation of this matter.
The City Manager stated Mr. Burns' request was included on the agenda as Item 4~36
calling for an Executive Session for matters of litigation. The Council requested that Mr.
Burns make his presentation when they consider Item ~36.
Mr. J. W. Allen, 9080 Bloomfield, Cypress, a tenant of the I,inco!n Center Mobilehome
Park, expressed his concerns over proposed rent increases and felt the increases were
impeding the sales of several coaches. Mr. Allen indicated the rent mediation board
resolution was ineffective and be requested a clarification of provisions of the resolution.
Mr. Allen stated the tenants are powerless against the park owners. The City Council
requested that Mr. Allen consult with the City Attorney sometime this evening.
PRESENTATIONS: Mr. David Larson, Executive Director of the National Council on
Alcoholism Inc. of Orange County, reported that the first public recognition of alcoholism
was made in Washington, D.C. on August 19 with the Post Office's issuance of a stamp
which commemorates the American Medical Association's 35 year effort in fighting the
disease. Mr. Larson presented Mayor Mullen with a First Day Cover plaque.
Mayor Mullen presented 15-year employee service pins to Sgt. Bob Bandurraga and Public
Works Construction Inspector Taylor Moore. The Mayor presented five-year service pins
to Finance Director Lee I~owell and Maintenance Worker II Felix Lopez.
Mayor Mullen read a Resolution of commendation adopted at the August 24 meeting
commending the Tri-Cities "Cypress Gamblers" Softball Team for placing second in the
1981 Girls National Tournament in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Members of the team were
present to accept the resolution and Miss Tracy Frampton thanked the Council for the
recognition, the City for being youth-minded, and the Recreation District for their
excellent facilities.
Mayor Mullen opened the Public Hearings on the agenda and continued them until later.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request, Mayor Mullen added
Item ~Zla to the Consent Calendar regarding a resolution of commendation for Mr. Scott
Kline, and an Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Mullen called an Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. for matters
of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.m. with Councilman
Coronado absent.
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: ALLOCATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION
FUNDS: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The City Manager summarized a report
from the Finance Director dated August Z6 which indicated that $583,Z58 of special
district augmentation funds would be available to the City. Staff recommended that
SZ1S,000 be allocated to the Street Lighting District, and $368,258 be allocated to the
Recreation and Park District.
Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the proposed
allocation of funds. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to close the public
hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2435
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ALLOCATING SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION
FUND.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan &Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: FEDERAL HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT APPLICATION - 8TH YEAR AND COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE
COUNTY HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: Mayor Mullah
opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director presented a report
dated September 3 which outlined the 8th year HCD application. The application
requested funding in the amount of $175,000 for public improvements; $45,000 for housing
rehabilitation; $450,000 for site acquisition; $50,000 for relocation; and $30,000 for
administrative costs. The $450,000 for site acquisition represented a $100,000 increase as
requested by the Council at the August 24 meeting. Staff recommended that the Council
reaffirm their approval of the application and authorize execution of the Cooperation
Agreement with the County of Orange.
Mayor Mullah asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the 8th year
application. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullah to receive end file the
staff report and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Cooperation
Agreement with the County of Orange. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS.' Lacayo, Rowan &Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #81-ZZ~ SHIATSU MASSAGE &
SAUNA SPA: 4551 LINCOLN AVENUE; CYPRESS: Mayor Mullah opened the public
hearing. The Community Development Director presented a report dated September 3
describing the application to establish a Shiatsu Massage and Sauna Spa on the south side
of Lincoln Avenue, east of Denni, in the CH-10,000 Commercial Heavy Zone. Staff
indicated that no communications in favor or in opposition to the application were
received,
Mr. Henry Himmelfarb, 4SZS Produce Plaza, Los Angeles, representing the applicant,
described the proposed massage business. He reported they propose a sauna and, if there
is enough space, a whirlpool; they will offer "body-wraps" end they will serve men ~d
women. Mr. Himmelfa~b stated their advertising will emphasize the health benefit
provided by the ~stness such ~ body ~e]uvenation ~d weight control. He reported they
propose business hours of 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Mr. Btmmel[~b
reported there will be two technici~s who have ~aduated from ~ accredited school. ~e
stated they will b~ abl~ to accommodate a maximum of thr~ patrons ~t auy one time.
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Mr. Himmelfarb responded to questions from the Council concerning the business. He
stated he was familiar with the City Code provisions governing the massage business. He
indicated the patrons may be referrals from doctors' offices.
Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
application. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition.
Councilman Lacayo stated he Was concerned over the proposed business hours and that he
would prefer regular business hours such as 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. since the business would be
located in an office building. He stated he did not feel the massage business would be
compatible with the surrounding businesses. Mayor Mullen noted that a conditional use
permit runs with the land and he inquired how the City could maintain a wholesome
operation if the property changed hands. The City Attorney reported that a new operator
must obtain a massage parlor permit. Mayor Mullen also asked about the adequacy of
parking space for the business. Mr. Lamm reported that three to four parking spaces
would be required for this unit, and a parking problem could occur in the future depending
upon the other new businesses which occupy the center. Councilman Rowan noted that the
Council could require the use permit to expire after a one-year period~ with an extension
subject to the Council's approval. Mayor Mullen stated he could not support the
application since he felt the site was an inappropriate location and the business would not
comport with the health~ safety and welfare of the surrounding community.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to close the public
hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only~ title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2436
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-ZZ.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Z COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo & Mullen
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Rowan
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #81-Z6~ DANCE STUDIO~ 4971
ORANGE AVENUE: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The Community
Development Director presented a report dated September Z describing the application to
establish a dance studio in the commercial center at the northwest corner of Orange
Avenue and Moody Street in the CN Commercial Neighborhood Zone. No written
communications in favor or opposition were received; however, the business owner next
door to the applicant telephoned staff to express her support of the dance studio. Staff
recommended approval of the application subject to two conditions.
Mr. Bill Ctibor, 9451 Walker, Cypress, speaking for the applicant, stated the applicant is
an accredited elementary school teacher who has also taught classes at Cal State Long
Beach. He reported the proposed business hours would be Z p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through
Friday, however, the applicant would like flexible hours in order to occasionally hold
classes in the morning hours, beginning at 9 or 10 a.m., for adults or handicapped
children. He reported the applicant felt that five parking spaces were adequate for the
business.
Mrs. Betty Melbrich, 3638 Petaluma, Long Beach, the applicant, described her teaching
credentials, teaching experience, and background as a dance instructor. She requested
hours of operation of Z to 9 p.m. on week days and the flexibility to offer Saturday classes
for pre-school children and exercise classes for adults beginning at 9 a.m. She reported
there would be no evening classes on Saturday and the studio would be closed on Sunday.
Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support.
Mr. J. W. Allen, 9080 Bloomfield, Cypress, spoke in support of the establishment of the
dance studio and felt it would be an asset to the community.
Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. No one spoke in opposition.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to close the hearing
and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit
~81-Z6 subject to the two conditions recommended by staff, and approving hours of
operation of 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday:
RESOLUTION NO. Z437
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-26 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
In regard to Item ~31 on the agenda, Consideration of the Appeal of Felix M. Lopez of a
One Day Suspension, Mayor Mullen announced that the employee had requested a
continuance of the matter to the next meeting to allow his representative to be present.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried
to continue the item to the September Z8 Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR AN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR MATTERS OF
LITIGATION: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated
September 8.
Mr. Allan Burns, 1055 N. Main, Santa Ana, attorney representing Mr. George Sinclair of
860Z Acacia Drive, Cypress, stated he submitted correspondence to the Council requesting
that they prosecute the zoning violation on the Espinoza property at 8041 Acacia Drive.
Mr. Burns stated the property is used as a business location to which employees report for
work and heavy equipment is stored and repaired on the property which is a violation of
home occupation permit provisions. Mr. Burns reported that the City Planning Director
had sent a letter to the property owner advising him that the business is in violation of the
home occupation permit and requesting removal of the equipment. Mr. Burns stated Mr.
Sinclair has been subjected to harassment by the other party involved. Mr. Burns stated
his client was requesting that the Council take vigorous action to enforce the zoning code
for the subject violation as well as the hay and stable operations on Acacia Drive which he
stated are incompatible uses in the residential area.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Mullen called an Executive Session for litigation matters at
8:Z5 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 8:46 p.m. with Councilman Coronado
absent.
Councilman Rowan felt the identified zoning problem encompassed other concerns and
that if the Council wished to consider a policy for this zone it should request a staff
analysis of all properties and uses in the area including the status on their conformity or
non-conformity, the need for amortization periods, and conditions under which the uses
were established. Councilman Rowan stated he would like to be updated on what changes
have occurred in the area. Councilman Lacayo stated he hoped to resolve the problems
quickly and he suggested that the property owners on Acacia Drive be advised that the
Council is undertaking the evaluation in an attempt to remedy the problems.
The City Council continued this matter and requested that staff present the report at the
October Z6 meeting.
MINUTES: It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of August 10.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried
to approve the minutes of August
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT~
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ~818Z-07: The City Manager presented a report from the
Finance Director dated August 31 outlining four bids received.
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to accept the bid of
the News Enterprise, 37ZZ Catalina Street, Los Alamitos, and award them the contract for
the publication of legal notices for a period of three years at the unit prices as outlined in
the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Councilman Rowan requested information on the paid and non-paid subscribers to the
News Enterprise to determine the extent of coverage provided to the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Mullen 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.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to approve Items #5
through #22 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Item ~5: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item ~6: Consideration of Proclamation Supporting the Efforts of the National Council on
Alcoholism, Orange County.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council issue a Proclamation supporting the
goals and objectives of the National Council on Alcoholism, Inc. of Orange County.
Item ~7: Consideration of Claim Filed by Mr. Scott Tober.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item ~8: Consideration of Request for an Exemption from a Special Permit for the Buena
Park Lions Club.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the Buena Park Lions Club
for an exemption from a Special Permit to paint house numbers on curbs in the City of
Cypress on a determination in accordance with Section 15-57A(1)(b) of the Cypress City
Code, subject to the condition that all persons associated with the program register with
the Cypress Police Department and that solicitation be Iimited to Monday through
Saturday during the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daylight hours only) from September
1981 through September Z0, 198Z.
Item #9: Consideration of Resolution Commending the Cypress Senior Citizens Club on
the Occasion of their Tenth Anniversary.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2438
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING THE CYPRESS SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 10TH ANNIVERSARY.
Item ~10: Consideration of Proclaiming September 20-26, 1981, as Cystic Fibrosis Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
September 20-Z6, 1981, as "Cystic Fibrosis Week" in the City of Cypress as requested,
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Item ~11: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed
by George J. and Wanda L.A. Beauchamp, DBA Tanglewood Liquors, 40Z9 Bail Road,
Cypresss.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 4~1Z: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage License
Filed by Gary E. Estrada and Steven J. Schmid, DBA California Sports Deli, 455Z Lincoln
Avenue, Suite 101, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this application, contingent upon
the decision of a conditional use permit application by the City Council at a future
meeting.
Item ~13: Consideration of Acceptance of the Improvements of the Median Landscaping
on Knott Street, South of Cerritos Avenue, and on Cerritos Avenue, West of Knott Street,
City of Cypress Project
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve the change in contract from
$19,Z21.73 to $19,587.73; (2) authorize a budget transfer from the General Fund and
appropriate $360.00 from the fund balance of the General Fund to Account #10-4186-
418.27; and (3) accept the improvements of the median landscaping on Knott Street, south
of Cerritos Avenue, and on Cerritos Avenue, west of Knott Street, City of Cypress Proiect
4~8122-10, 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 ~14: Consideration of Employment List - Clerk Typist.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of
Clerk Typist as submitted.
Item ~15: Consideration of Resolution Commending Officer Oliver M. Grant on His
Selection as No. 1 Honor Recruit for Basic Course Class 69 at Golden West College.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2439
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING OFFICER OLIVER M. GRANT ON HIS
SELECTION AS NO. 1 HONOR RECRUIT FOR BASIC COURSE
CLASS 69 AT GOLDEN WEST COLLEGE.
Item ~16: Continuation of Consideration of Update Concerning Senior Citizen Housing.
Recommendation: Receive and file,
Item ~17: Consideration of Designation of Voting Delegate for the Annual League
Conference,
Recommendation~ That the City Council authorize the Mayor to serve as the voting
delegate and the Mayor Pro Tern as the alternate for the General Business Session at the
annual League conference.
Item ~18: Consideration of Approval of a~ Agreement Between the City and the Cypress
School District for the Chemical Spraying of Athletic Fields.
Recommendation; That the City Council authorize the City Manal~e~ to sign th~
a~reement with the Cypress School District for the spraying of the athletic £1~lds.
Item ~19: Consideration of Proclaiming the P~riod of September 13-19, 1981,
Constitution W~ek.
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the period of
September 13-19, 1981, as "Constitution Week" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item #Z0: Consideration of Resolution Authorizing Wire Transfer Agreements with
Security Pacific National Bank.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. Z440
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AUTHORIZiNG TELEPHONE/WIRE TRANSFERS WITH
SECURITY PACIFIC NATIONAL BANK.
Item #Zl: Consideration of Communication from Mayor Pro Tern Coronado Requesting
Approval of His Convalescence Leave.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Mayor Pro Tem Coronado's absences
from the City Council meetings pursuant to his communication of September 8, 1981.
Item #Zla: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Scott Kline.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2441
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING SCOTT KLINE FOR PROVIDING
ASSISTANCE TO THE CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Item #ZZ: Consideration of an Appropriation for a Replacement Typewriter for the
Cypress Recreation & Park District.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation & Park District, appropriate $1,050 for the purchase of a
replacement typewriter.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORT ON COUNCILMAN
CORONADO'S BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS: The City Manager presented a report
dated September 8 and recommended that this matter be continued to the September Z8
Council meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen~ seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried
to continue the item to the September Z8 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DATA
PROCESSING SERVICES: The City Manager presented a report dated September 8
indicating that Councilman Lacayo had met with the staff to discuss the City's data
processing needs and staff planned to conduct further studies before finalizing a
recommendation to the City Council. Councilman Lacayo stated he was suggesting the
investigation of an in-house system.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered that the report be received and flied.
CONSIDERATION OF V.F.W. REQUEST TO LEASE PROPERTY AT MOODY AND
CERRITOS: The City Manager presented a report dated September 8 which transmitted a
communication from the C.R. Rogers V.F.W. Post indicating that the Post had been
negotiating with the Cypress Boys Club for the facility at the northwest corner of Cerritos
and Moody. The City Manager distributed another communication to the Council which
outlined a 14-item list of improvements the V.F.W. proposed to undertake on the property.
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Mr. Joe Sheets, 480Z Merten, Cypress, representing the C.R. Rogers V.F.W. Post, reported
that the V.F.W had offered the Boys Club an up-front payment for half the cost of the
building with the remainder to be paid over five years. The Boys Club had refused this
offer and had requested one lump sum payment. According to the Boys Club, the Anderson
Trust had determined a selling price for the building. Mr. Sheets stated that if the V.F.W.
is granted a property lease, they would request the removal of the Boys Club building and
proceed to install their own building. He indicated the Boys Club would like to remove the
building to the Moody/Myra site and they indicated the Anderson Trust would pay for the
relocation.
Councilman Lacayo expressed support for the V.F.W.'s use of the property and their
proposed improvements. Councilman Rowan recommended that the Boys Club
representatives attend the next Council meeting to report on their intended plans. He felt
the matter could be expedited by giving the Boys Club a deadline to remove their building.
Mr. Sheets reported that the V.F.W. was anxious to improve the deteriorating property and
hook-up water service to refurbish the landscaping.
Mr. Francis Boykin, 5917 Noumea, Cypress, stated the recommendation of the Recreation
& Community Services Commission had been approved by the Council whereby a lease
would be approved for the V.F.W. and the Boys Club would relocate their building. He
inquired about the status of the lease between the City and Boys Club for the Moody/Myra
property. The staff reported that the lease had not been finalized as yet and it had been
deferred pending the negotiations between the Boys Club and V.F.W. The staff indicated
that the V.F.W. lease provisions would be dependent on whether the Boys Club building
remains or is removed from the Moody/Cerritos property.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen that the Council go on
record in support of the V.F.W. Post's lease of the property at Moody and Cerritos~ direct
the City Attorney to prepare the draft lease agreements with the V.F.W. and with the
Cypress Boys Club, and continue this matter to the September Z8 meeting with the request
that representatives from both the V.F.W. and Cypress Boys Club be present to discuss the
lease agreements.
Mayor Mullen expressed concern over approving a ZS-year lease period for the V.F.W. and
felt a 15-year lease may be more appropriate. Mr. Sheets stated the V.F.W. had requested
a ZS-year lease because of the investment they would make in the property but indicated a
15-year lease would be agreeable.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF
AUGUST 18~ 1981: The City Manager summarized a report from the Public Works
Director dated August Z5 which outlined the recommendations of the Traffic Commission
relating to a "Keep Clear" area at the Orange/Sonwell intersection~ "No Parking" areas on
Moody Street 140 feet north of Park Avenue and on the north side of Park Avenue between
Moody and Esther, m~d the truck parking problem on public parking lots.
It was moved by Mayor Mulhm and seconded by Councihnan Lacayo to approve the
recommendations of the Traffic Commission and adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, establishing the "No Parking" area on Park Avenue between Moody and Esther:
RESOLUTION NO. 2442
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF FHE CITY OF
CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE
BUILDING ADDITION AND REMODELING AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR
BIDS~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT 4~8036-90: The City Manager presented a report from
the Public Works Director dated September 3 which described the building plans. The
Office Engineer explained a modification to the plans involving a 15-foot wide fire lane
between Grindlay Street and the police building.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to: (1) approve the
plans and specifications for the Police Building Addition and Remodeling, City of Cypress
Project ~8036-90~ and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with the bid opening
date October 13, 1981 at Z:00 p.m4 and (Z) approve the 15-foot~wide access drive in
patterned concrete to match the existing sidewalk as described in the staff report. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote.'
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF REVISED APPROPRIATIONS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES; CITY OF
CYPRESS PROJECT ~7855-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public
Works Director dated September 4 which described appropriations necessary for the
electric vehicle program and requested an amendment in the original award of contract in
the amount of $7,SZS.Z0 to cover sales tax for the purchase. Staff reported that minor
malfunctions with the vehicles have been corrected and the vehicles are running well.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to: (1) make the
following appropriations from the General Fund to the Electric Vehicle accounts noted:
10-4186-409.Z4
90-4178-633.07
90-4178-633.07
90-4107-633.07
90'-4451-650.45
$48,000.00
3,000.00
Z,O00.O0
1,000.00
800.00
(Z) amend the original award of contract for the Electric Vehicles by the addition of
$7,SZS.Z0 for a new total of $139,945.50. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS~ Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT TO REQUIRE A SPECIFIC PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT FOR BUSINESS
PARK PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF KATELLA AVENUE BETWEEN WALKER
STREET AND VALLEY VIEW STREET: The City Manager presented a report from the
Community Development Director dated September g who recommended that a specific
plan and environmental impact report be required for the subject property to insure the
logical placement and development of land uses for the benefit of the City.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen that the Council,
acting as the Planning Agency, direct that a specific plan of development be prepared for
those areas bounded by Katella Avenue on the south, Valley View Street on the east,
Cerritos Avenue on the north and Walker Street on the west, in accordance with Section
65450.1 of the State of California Planning, Zoning and Development Laws. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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CONSIDERATION OF WINTER NEWSLETTER: The City Manager presented a report
dated September 8 outlining topics proposed for inclusion in the winter newsletter. The
Council requested that the newsletter contain additional articles on the following
matters: an update on the Panasonic development, the Sister City affiliation with Noda,
Japan and upcoming officials' visit in November, and status on burglaries in the City and
means for prevention such as Neighborhood Watch.
The Council approved the topics for inclusion in the Winter Newsletter, with their
additions, and directed staff to employ a professional writer to complete the newsletter.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by
Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to approve the Warrant List for
Warrants ~59506 through #59645 in the total amount of $390,757.Z3. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION: It was moved
by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to order the following Ordinance
read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 683
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 2-61 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF OXFORD JR. HIGH SCHOOL FACILITY USE FOR THE FALL
COMMUNITY ORIENTED THEATRE PRODUCTION: The City Manager presented a
report from the Recreation & Park Director dated September 3 describing the request of
the Community Oriented Theatre to use the Oxford Auditorium for the opening season fall
play from September gl through November g2, for productions on November 6, 7, 8, 13, 14
and 15, 1981.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it
was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the request of
the Community Oriented Theatre for use of the Oxford School auditorium as outlined in
the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF DETACHMENT #1-81, CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
(HOFFMAN STREET ANNEXATION TO THE CITY OF BUENA PARK): The City Manager
presented a report from the Community Development Director dated September Z which
recommended that the Council adopt a resolution calling for a public hearing to consider
the detachment of the Hoffman Street annexation from the Cypress Recreation & Park
District. The annexation of Hoffman Street to the City of Buena Park was approved by
the Local Agency Formation Commission, and the proposed detachment would eliminate a
double taxation in this area.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it
was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, which sets the public hearing for October 13, 1981:
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RESOLUTION NO. 117
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, DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE
BEEN INITIATED BY THE CITY OF BUENA PARK TO DETACH
SUCH INHABITED TERRITORY DESCRIBED THEREIN AND
DESIGNATED AS "DETACHMENT NO. 1-81", SETTING FORTH ITS
REASONS FOR DESIRING DETACHMENT AND GMNG NOTICE OF
THE TIME AND PLACE THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL WILL HEAR
WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST SUCH DETACHMENT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Councilman Rowan requested information on the fiscal impact of the detachment.
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 Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #13493 through ~135Z0 in the total amount
of $37,370.88. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Rowan & Mullen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Mullen called an Executive Session at 9:40 p.m. to discuss
matters of litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 10:04 p.m. with
Councilman Coronado absent.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications wei'e presented at this time.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mullen adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLER~'O~ ~HE City OF CYPRESS
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