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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 82-02-08O45 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD February 8, 1087 The reFu!ar meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 8, ]98Z, in the C~rpress Citv Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Gerald Mullen presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Partin, Rowan 8.- Mullen Counci]m an Lacayo Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Lamm, Lowenberg, Powell and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Attorney led the pledge to the flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter which was not on the agenda. No one wished to speak. MINUTES: It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded bv Councilman Rowan and carried, with Councilman Coronado abstaining, to approve the minutes of January It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Coronado and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of January 25. JOINT MEETING WITH THE CYPRESS CMC CENTER CORPOPATION: Vice Chairman Hilliard Warren called the meeting of the Corporation to order with the following members in attendance: PRESENT: ABSENT: Directors Friedmann, Krafts, Morio & Warren Director Arnold EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Council conducted the joint meeting with members of the Civic Center Corporation and representatives from the City's auditing firm and the Bank of America in a.n executive session to discuss matters of l~tlgation. Councilman Coronado excused himself and was absent from the execntive session. COUNCILMAN LACAYO APRIVED AT 6:42 P.M. The Council meeting was called back to order at 7:37 p.m. with all Councilmembars present. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Mayor Mullen added Item #36 to the agenda regarding Neighborhood Watch. At the City Manager's request~ the Mayor added Item ~ZOa to the agenda regarding a proclamation for Wellness Week, Item 4~20b regarding a proclamation for We Believe in Marriage Day, and Item ~37 regarding an Executive Session for matters of personnel. PUBLIC R'EARING PE: AMENDMENT TO THE ?ONING ORDINANCE NO. 82-1 AMUSEMENT ARCADE ORDINANCE: Mayor Mullen opened the public bearing. The Community Development Director presented a report dated January 29 which outlined the results of staff's study of amusement arcades and transmitted an ordinance which would amend the Zoning Ordinance by defining amusement arcades and amusement game machines and specifying that the keeping of four or more mach}nes constitutes a family amusement arcade business. Staff also recommended the adoption of an ordinance to amend the Citv Code by including the proposed family amusement arcade ordinance as Chapter ] 5-E. Mr. Lamm reviewed six conditions included in the amusement arcade ordinance which would be applied to new applications for arcades. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the Ordinance. No one wished to speak. 046 City Council Minutes February 8, 1982 It was moved by Mayor Mullah and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to close the public hearing, order the following, Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to approve the first reading of the Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPi~ESS AM, ENDING SECTION 8 DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION 10.1 PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, OF ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan &Mullen None None CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE CHAPTER 15-E "FAMILY AMUSEMENT ARCADES": The Community Development Director presented a report dated February 1 which transmitted the family amusement arcade ordinance to be added to the Municipal Code. Councilman Coronado recommended a change to Item E under Operation Pegu]ations relating to the provision of security guards at arcades. He recommended that a security euard be provided on the evening preceding a holiday as well as the evening of a holiday. Mayor Mullah asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to the proposed Ordinance. No one wished to speak. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to order the following Ordinance read bv title only, title as follows, and to approve the first reading of the Ordinance with the modification to Item E as recommended by Councilman Coronado: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING CHAPTER IS-E "FAMILY AMUSEMENT APCADES" TO THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullah 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~dZ-l~ FAMILY AMUSEMENT ARCADE~ 6346-48 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director presented a report dated February Z describing the request to establish a family oriented video amusement arcade in the College Park Center, Mr. Lamm reported that the application differed from the previous request in that the arcade was proposed at the opposite (easterly) end of the building. He reported that staff received a letter in support of the arcade signed by three of the adjoining businesses. Mr. Lamm reported that the proposed conditional use permit would not be effective until the new arcade ordinance is effective. Staff recommended approval of the application subject to ten conditions which were in conformance with the new arcade ordinance. Councilman Coronado asked why the conditions of approval were not tailored to correspond to what the applicant proposed. He stated the applicant did not p~opose to serve food or beverages, and he recommended that Condition ~6 be amended to state that no food or beveraees shall be permitted on the premises. Mr. Irving Washington, 18186 San Rafael, Fountain Valley, representing the applicant, stated the applicant would like to begin installing the eouipment so that they will be ready to start business when the conditional use permit becomes effective. 047 City Council Minutes February 8, 1982 Mr. Drew Williamson, 6330 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, representing the owner of the shopping center, stated the arcade will provide needed traffic for other tenants in the center and he strongly urged its approval. Mayor Mullen stated the Council had received a letter in support of the arcade signed by the owners of the laundromat, beauty salon and photo lab in the center. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. No one wished to speak in opposition. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit ~82-1 subject to the 10 conditions recommended by staff, with the modification to Condition #6 to state that no food or beverages shall be permitted on the premises: RESOLUTION NO. 2486 A RESOLUTION OF THE crrY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-1 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None None PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. g (1982): Mayor Mullen declared the hearing open. The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 29 which recommended the adoption of two Resolutions pertaining to the Lighting District for 1982. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to adoption of the Resolutions. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the public hearing and to adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follows: lqESOLUTION NO. 2487 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, DATED JANUARY 15, ~98Z, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2469 OF SAID COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 2483 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING THE INSTALLATION OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM OF THE CYPRESS NO. Z LIGHTING DISTRICT, ORDERING THE MAINTENANCE OF AND THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2484 AND RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR REARING NO. 2485 ALL IN ACCORD WITH DMSION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919". RESOLUTION NO. Z488 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE~ STATE OF CALIFORNIA~ DETERMINING THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CAPABLE OF MAKING THE INSTALLATION OF, SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE FOR, AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. Z AND ORDERED TO BE INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2487 OF SAID COUNCIL, ALL IN ACCORD WiTH AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DMSION 14, PART ], STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919". --3-- 048 City Council Minutes February 8, 198Z The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNC1LMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A TWO YEAR PERIOD TO SUPPLY AND LAUNDER UNIFORMS~ REOUEST FOR QUOTATION ~7576-39: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated January 29 which provided information requested by the Council at the last meeting. Councilman Coronado suggested that if the City were to provide the employees with uniforms and have the employees provide their own laundering, the City could save approximately $10,500 per year. He indicated the Cities of Cerritos and Huntington Beach follow this procedure and it works well for them. He felt the City should take advantage of opportunities to economize. The City Manager pointed out that since the employees currently receive uniforms and laundering services from the City a proposed change to this benefit would have to be renegotiated with the employees. He reported that Po]ice Department employees receive an annual uniform allowance and if such an allowance was requested by the other employee group it may negate the cost savings. Councilman Coronado suggested that the uniform contract be renewed for two years, with a 60-day day cancellation dause in the contract, and that staff research this matter and prepare a report on the exact cost savings which could be realized. Councilman Lacayo stated a benefit of the uniform contract is that employees are consistently provided with neat and clean uniforms which is important for the public image. Ne indicated that the laundering of uniforms by the employee may be an imposition to some. Mayor Mul]en felt the uniform contract was of mutual benefit to the City and employees. Ne stated that elimination of this benefit would not help employee morale, and the City would probably have to make a trade of benefits during employee negotiations. He stated he did not support a lengthy study by staff. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to renew the contract for a two (Z) year period to supply and launder uniforms with Prudential Overall Supply, P. O. Box 11210, Santa Aha, California, with no increase in price or condition structure, and with the contract to include a 60-day cancellation clause. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Rowan to request staff to study the proposal to provide five uniforms annually to each employee and assess what the potential cost savings might be to the City, and that staff report back in 30 days. Councilman Rowan stated he did not object to staff collecting the data and felt it would better prepare the Council for future negotiations. He suggested that a telephone survey could be made of those cities not included in staff's previous study. Councilman Lacayo stated this subject was an appropriate part of employee negotiations. He indicated he objected to the motion since it was directly addressed to saving the City costs. Mayor Mullen felt that such a study at this time may create concerns for employees and give the impression that the Council is considering drastic action. The motion failed to carry by the following roll cai1 vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 7 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Rowan 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None The City Manager indicated that the staff would look into all benefits which are provided to employees in preparation for negotiations. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CHAIN LINK FENC1NG~ OXFORD BALL DIAMOND FACILITY~ REOUEST FOR OUOTATION ~818Z-15RP: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated January Z8 which outlined five bids received. Staff reported that the project involved varying fence sizes and the fencing cost was approximately $7.00 per foot. --4-- 049 City Council Minutes February 8, 1982 Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, Jt was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Laca¥o to accept the bid of Master-hilt Fence Company, 1012.5 Flora Vista Street, Bellflower, as the lowest responsible bidder and award them the contract in the amount of $5,098.0fl. The motion tmanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: $ COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mnllen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDFRATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STAGE LIGFTING ELECTRICAl, SERVICE SUPPLY SYSTEM, OXFOPD MIILTI-PIJRPOSE BUIL, DING, REOUEST FOP OUOTATION #8182-17RP: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated January 78 which indicated that Bids were requested from five vendors and only one bid Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was moved by Mayor IV'ul]en and seconded by Councilman Coronado to accept the bid of Schafer Electric, 30? N. Euclid Way, Unit G-4, Anaheim, California, as the lowest resvonsible bidder and award thew the contract in the amount of $3,050.00. The motiov unanimously carried hv the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COIJNCILMEMBER S: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE TPE EXISTING IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR ARNOLD/CYPRESS PARK, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #8222-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated January 20 which listed three bids received. Staff reported that the preparation of plans will take about two weeks and the plans will be ready to submit witb the application for California Parklands Act of lo80 Fnnds (Item #31 on agenda). Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District~ it was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to: (1) authorize a Budget transfer from the Open Space Reserve and appropriate $1,800.00 to Account #~0-4189- 537.2.9; and (2) determine that the lowest responsible bidder for City of Cypress Project #8gZg-a0 is Land Concern, Ltd., 1750 East Deere Avenue, Santa Ana, California, and award them the contract to prepare plans and specifications to improve the existing irri~,ation system for Arnold/Cypress Park in the amount of $1,800.0{3. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: a COUNCILMEMBEP.¢: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMI~EPS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITER: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation & Park Director dated February ] which outlined five quotations received for the electronic typewriter. Staff recommended the purchase of the IBM 75 machine, which has a 7500 character capacity. Councilman Coronado pointed out that the staff could double the character capacity for onI¥ $200 more with the purchase of the IBM 75 model containing ~5~500 characters. The Council asked if staff had a need for the greater storaae capacity. Mr. DeCarlo reported that the department did have a need for the larger capacity machine. Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to determine that it is in the best interest of the Cypress Recreation & Park District to dispense with biddina for the electronic typewriter, pursuant to Section 2lA-8(f) of the City Code, and award a contract to the IBM Corporation, P.O. Box lg01, Orange, California, for the IBM 75 electronic typewriter (I5~500 character/ in the amount of $2,024.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMFMBERS: None -5- 030 City Council Minutes February 8, 1982 CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Mullen announced that all items listed on the a~.enda under "Consent Calendar" were to he considered by the Council as routine and enacted hy one motion approving the recommendations on the ap. enda. Councilman Coronado requested the removal of Items #15, 16, 18 and ~9 from the Consent Calendar. It was moved hv Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to approve Items #7 through #Z0b on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #JS, 16, 18 end 19. The motion unanimously carried by the following, roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COIlNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Item #7: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All OrdinaDces Presented for Consideration Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item #8: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage License Filed by Lee Short, DBA La Barbera's Restaurant, 4143 Bali Road, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item ~9: Consideratiov of an Application for an Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by Abroad Alemzadeh and Sbahrokh Ordoubadi, DBA Omega Liauor Store, 4346 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. t~ecommendation: Receive and file. Item #10: Consideration of an Application for an Inter-County Transfer of an Alcoholic Beverage License Filed by Edward Snow, President of Supreme Euphoria, Inc., D~A Eddie's 5591 Ball Road, Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this application subject to the approval or disapproval of a conditional use permit by the City Council. Item ~ll: Consideration of a Claim Filed by Ms. Elisa P. Jones. Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to the City's Insurance Adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for pursuit of appropriate disposition. Item #12: Consideration of Fmployment List- Community Service Officer. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of Community Service Officer as submitted. Item #13: Consideration of Recommendations of the Traffic Commission Meeting of January 19, 1082. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the recommendations of the Traffic Commission as outlined in the report and adopt the Resolution hv title only, title as follows, establishing a "No Parking" area on Samoa Street, west side, from Orangewood Avenue to 200 feet south of Orangewood Avenue: I~ESOLUTION NO. 2489 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS. Item #14: Consideration of a Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Joseph P. Carroll. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Pesolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. g4n0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COI~"MENDING BOY SCOUT JOSEPH P. CARROLL ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. -6- City Council Minutes February 8, ]982 Item #17: Consideration of Opposition to SB 1326 Which Peduces the City's Share of Motor Vehicle In-Lieu Fees. Pecommendation: That the Citv Council authorize the Mayor to transmit a communication to the appropriate State legislators obiecting to the provisions of SB 1326 for reasons outlined in the staff report. Item ~20: Consideration of Acceptance of Donation. Recommendation: That the City CounciI, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, accept the donation of craft supplies for use at the Senior Citizens Center. Item #?0a: Consideration of a Pequest to Proclaim the Week of Februarv 72-26, 1982, as Wellness Week in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the Mayor. and City Council officiallyDroclaim the week of February 22-26, 1082, as "Wellness Week" i~ the City of Cypress as requested. Item #20b: Corsideration of a Peonest to Proclaim February 14, 1082~ as We Believe in Marriage Day in the City of Cypress. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim Sunday, February !4, 198Z, as "laZe Believe in Marriage Day" in the City of Cypress ~ts requested. In regard to Item #15 removed from the Consent Calendar, Consideration of Promotional Employment List for Police Agent, Councilman Coronado asked how soon staff planned to fill the vacancy for the Police Agent position as we]] as the Community Service Officer position (Item #lg on Consert Calendar). Iie suggested that these positions not be filled until the Council disomses its final budget recommendations sometime in May when it will have a better indication of state and federal hudgetarvimpacts on the City. Chief Lowenberg reported that the Community Service Officer was an authorized position in the current Budget and was a non-sworn employee who relieves sworn officers from certain duties. The sworn officers are then free to work in the field and the CSO can Derform the duties at a lesser cost. Chief Lowenberg reported that the Police Agent anpointment would fill a vacancy which has existed for severaI months. 14e indicated the agent handles sensitive investigatior situations and it is a critical position. It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded hy Mayor Mullen to certify the promotional employment list for the position of Police Agent as submitted. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBER S: 0 COUNCILMEMBEPS: 0 COUNCILMEMBEP S: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Powan &Mullen None None In regard to Item #16, Consideration of a Communication from the Recreation & Community Services Commission Pe~ardin~ Organization of the Commission~ Councilman Coronado felt the intent of the Recreation Commissioners was that they did not want persons on the Commission who are current members of a particular community organization. Councilman Rowan felt the Commission's recommendation was that persons with a singular, biased viewpoint should not serve on the Commission. Councilman Lacayo pointed out that the Council had previously combined ofltural arts and recreational activities and had appointed persons to the Commission who represent special interests. Councilman Partin indicated he was interested in the qualifications and affiliations of the Commissioners and requested copies of their resumes. Councilman Coronado stated he was interested in having a balanced Commission which represents all interests within the community. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Conncilman Lacayo to receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBEPS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, l~owan &Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COIINCILMEMBERS: None -7- City Council Minutes February 8, 1982 COUNCILMAN LACAYO LEFT 14IS SEAT AT 8:55 P.M. In regard to Item {18, Consideration of Peport on Engineering Costs for Cross Gutter Improvements on Lincoln Avenue at Walker and Valley View, Councilman Coronado inquired about the amount of engineering design costs for the project. Mr. Schatzeder estimated that the design costs would be approximately $1500 for each project, while the total cost for each would be in the area of $]00,000. He reported that about half of the engineering work has been completed, including the grade studies. It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Kullen to receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNC1LMEMBERS: Coronado, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None I COUNCILMEMBEPS: Lacayo In regard to Item ~19, Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements on Bail Poad from Denni Street to Moody Street, Including Denni Street, City of Cypress Project #8014-]0- ]0]7, Councilman Coronado stated he had discussed this project with staff. IXe indicated that 20 to 25 feet of sidewalk on Ball Boad had been left uncompleted because the Texaco Company was awaiting delivery of a new transformer. He asked if the contractor had been paid for the unfinished work and whether the sidewalk would be installed later by Texaco. Mr. Schatzeder reported that the contractor was paid for only the amount of sidewalk installed. He reported that, pursuant to an agreement with Texaco, Texaco had paid for the cost of the sidewalk and would install the uncompleted portion. It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Mullen to: (l) approve the contract change from $Z59,380.70 to $260,31}.51, and (Z) accept the street improvements on Ball Road from Denni Street to Moody Street, including Denni Street, City of Cvpress Project #8014-10-1017, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plans, and authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials 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 ~uarantee, providing no defects in material and workmanship become evident. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCK. MEMBERS: None 1 C©UNCILMEMBEPS: Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLE REPLACEMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated February 3 which transmitted a memorandum from the Police Chief regarding police vehicle replacements pursuant to the Council's discussion of this matter at the January 27 workshop meeting. In response to questions from the Council, Chief Lowenberg indicated he anticipated receiving about five years of service from the unmarked vehicles which would be purchased from the Hertz Company. I4e stated they are attractive vehicles and would be excellent undercover cars. He reported the City would save $3,000 to $4,000 per unit with the purchase of the Hertz vehicles. Staff reported that the nine vehicles which are being replaced would be disposed of either by auction or advertisements in the newspaper. COUNCILMAN LACAYO RESUMED HIS SEAT AT 9:I5 P.M. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded bv Councilman Coronado to: (1~ approve the purchase of six police patrol vehicle replacements through a cooperative purchasing arrangement with the County of Los Angeles, and (2) determine that it would be in the best interest of the City to dispense with competitive bidding and award a contract to the Hertz Corporation for three police investigation vehicle replacements in the amount of $Z1,486.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBEP S: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Powan & Mul]en None None -8- 053 City Council Minutes February 8, 1082 CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION AREA SOUTH OF CRESCENT AVENUE AND EAST OF WALKER STREET: The City Manager presented a report dated February 3 which described the interests of the Cities of La Palina and Buena Park in annexing County island areas in the general vicinity of Crescent Avenue and Walker Street. LAFCO requested the cities, including Cypress, to meet and re¢ort hack to them on February lO on the overall status of annexing the County island south of Crescent. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Rowan that the City initiate annexation proceedings for the County island located south of Crescent Avenue, east of Walker Street, and that a City representative attend the February l0 LAFCO meeting to represent C.vpress' position. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mul!en 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBE~S: None CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE: The City Manager presented a report dated February 3 which outlined the results of the Council's voting. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to appoint Marne Glass and Lynda Hykes as community representatives to the Affirmative Action Committee. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None The City Council unanimously agreed to adopt the followin!~ policy statement for Commission appointments: Following interview of each applicant, each Council Person will rank the applicants and submit their priority ranking to the City Manager for compilation. The City Manager will bring back the list of applicants receiving the most votes for confirmation at the next regular meeting. The City Clerk will maintain the City Council's priorities as a matter of public record in the City Clerk's office. CONSIDERATION OF SANTA ANA TRANSPOI~TATION CORRIDOR ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated February Z which indicated that the Orange County Transportation Commission on February 23, !981 had adopted the Stage I recommendations of the alternatives analysis re¢ort. Two of the alternatives which would directly impact Cypress were a busway system and a medium capacity rail transit system, both proposed to be developed on the Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way. Staff recommended that the Council support the Stage II analysis which will provide detailed financial and environmental impact information on all of the alternatives. Mayor Mullen stated the corridor study is of critical importance to C.vpress because of the possibility that transportation routes could be developed through the City or a station located here. He stated Cypress homes could be negatively impacted. The Mayor reported that the Cities of Anaheim and Buena Park want the corridor through the Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm areas, and that the Pacific Electric right of way has been acquired up to Beach Boulevard. Mayor Mullen requested that staff provide the Council with maps showing the proposed transportation riffhts of way and identify how manv Cypress homes would he adjacent to the transportation route. He also requested information on the positions of other neighboring cities which may have special interests with regard to the corridor plan. The staff reported that representatives from the Orange County Transportation Commission and Transit District were available to make a presentation to the Council on the corridor proposal. Councilman Rowan stated the proposal will involve an ongoing study and that the Council must determine what will be in the best interests of Cypress. lJe stated the transportation agencies will be on a campaign to promote the proposal and the City staff should verify that the information they provide is valid. Mayor Mullen recommended that the City staff first study the County-wide issues before the Council hears a presentation by the transportation agencies. Ne stated the Council can then formulate a position with reffard to the transportation proposal. -9- 054 City Council Minutes February 8, ] 982 It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded bv Councilman Laca¥o to direct staff to investigate the issues involved with the transportation system on the Pacific Electric right of way, assemble maps to describe the right of way routes, determine which cities are involved and provide other relevant information which the Council may use in developing its ultimate policy. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Powan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: Staff responded to questions from Mayor Mul]en regarding several items on the Warrant List. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the Warrant List for Warrants ~708ZZ through {70924 in the total amount of $437,302.28. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COHNCILMEMBERS: None SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE #82-1: It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to order Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 687 the following AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE C1TY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 640 BY PLACING CERTAIN PARCFLS OF LAND IN THE CH-10,000/LC ?_ONE, KNOWN AS PRE-ANNEXATION ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-]. The motion unanimouslv carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNC]LMEMBERS: None The Community Development Director reported that the property owner had initiated annexation to the City of Cypress. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING FORMAL APPLICATION FOR CALIFORNIA PARKLANDS ACT OF 1980 FUNDS: The Recreation and Park Director summarized a report dated January 27 which descrihed the park improvement projects included in the application. 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 park projects as recommended by the Recreation & Community Services Commission and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 121 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPF~ESS~ APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE ]980 STATE GRANT MONIES FOR THE CYPRESS PARKS PROJECT. The motion unanimously carried by the followin~ roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBEi~S: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None -10- 055 City Council Minutes February 8, 1982 CONSIDERATION OF PARK SIGNING POLICY: The Recreation Director presented a report dated Jamlary 27 which described a park signing program. Staff recommended that metal signs be posted at parks which contain recreation buildings, since most vandalism occurs at parks which contain recreation buildings and restroom facilities. The proposed signing program also included the use of posterboard signs, plastic signs and distribution of wallet- sized cards which contain park vandalism information. Councilman Rowan suggested that staff investigate a sign machine which makes wood block letters and having the District make its own signs. 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 signing po]icy as recommended by the Recreation & Community Services Commission and appropriate $1,]00 from the General Reserve Fund for implementation of this program. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll ca]] vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ~ COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Powan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT AND SHORCO PUBLISHING~ INC. FOR BROCHURE PUBLICATION SERVICES: The Recreation Director summarized a report dated January 28 which outlined the terms of the proposed agreement for the printing of the City Council newsletter and recreation activities brochure. Mayor Mullen stated he would support the agreement subject to the provision that the Council be able to determine the sales revenue which is generated to the publisher. He suggested that the Council may wish to review this agreement after one year. In response to questions from Councilman Coronado, staff reported that the City will be guaranteed that its needs will always be met; for example, if the City requires the total 16 pages, the publisher would then expand his advertising and print a 16+ page brochure. Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was moved bv Mayor Mu]len and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to direct staff to enter into an agreement with Shorco Publishing, Inc. for brochure publication services as described in the staff report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION FOR ROBERTI-7'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE BLOCK GRANTS FOR PHASE li OF OAK KNOI.I. PARK/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT: Mr. DeCarlo presented a report dated February l which described the projects at Oak Knoll Park and the Community Center included in the application. He reported that the athletic field development at Oxford was considered but was determined to be ineligible because of the City's short-term lease of the Oxford facility. Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to approve the recommendation of the Recreation & Community Services Commission and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing the application for the Roberti-Z'berg Urban, Open Space and Recreation Program Block Grant to include Bond Act Funds and Energy and Resources Funds for Phase Ii of the Oak Knoll Park/Community Center Project: RESOLUTION NO. 122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER THE ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PROGRAM FOR PHASE li OF OAK I<NOLL PARK/COMMUNITY CENTER PROJECT. City Council Minutes February 8, 1982 The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, it was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants 4' ] 3889 through ~] 3946 in the total amount of $8Z,057.34. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIl, MEMBERS: 0 COUNCE. MEMBER S: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None None In regard to Item #36 concerning the Neighborhood Watch Program, Mayor Mul]en requested that staff prepare a report with information on which areas in the City have Neighborhood Watch Programs and a comparison of burglary rates between areas which have and do not have Neighborhood Watch Programs. Mayor Mullen stated he wished to have some basis on which to evaluate the effectiveness of the program in order to determine the extent of City resources that should be provided. Chief Lowenberg reported the program is very effective and is spreading throughout the community hut the greatest problem is the limited personnel resources. He suggested that Community Service Officers could become involved in the Neighborhood Watch Program. He reported that burglaries were reduced 50% last year in District 28. Councilman Lacayo stated that if the Neighborhood Watch Program can significantly reduce burglary rates he would support committing more personnel resources. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications were presented at this time. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Mullen called an Executive Session at 10:24 n.m. to discuss matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 10:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mullen adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERIC OF'THE CITY OF CYPRESS -12-