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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 82-04-12094 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD April 12, 1982 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, April ] 2, 1082, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Gerald Mullen presiding. PR ESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Partin, Rowan & Mullen Councilmembers Coronado & Lacavo Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City C~lerk, Tom Clark, Asst. City Attorney, and the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Lamm, Lowenberg, Powe]l and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Partin 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. Jerry Jehoich, 5622 St. Anne, Cypress, re!dotted that the County island residents have scheduled a meeting for April 14 to discuss the annexation issue, and be outlined several concerns of the residents. Their primary concern was that annexation may jeopardize the HCD funded public improvements in their area. The residents requested that the Council recognize the many long-standing, unmet needs in the area such as public works improvements, that the Council provide assurances that the County's improvement plan wi]] not he delayed, and that the Council recognize and address these needs in future HCD applications. Mr. Jehoich stated the residents would like to be assured that future I-lCD funding will be allocated for their area and not spent elsewhere. COUNCILMAN LACAYO AI~RIVED AT 6:38 P.I~. The City Manager indicated that the residents desired equal treatment as part of the Cypress community following the annexation, and were concerned that the Council not impede the public works improvements. He reported that the area will receive the original $30,000 funding commitment for engineering, but the County had not allocated additional funds as anticipated. Following discussion, it was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to add this matter to the agenda as Item #la and that the Council transmit a letter for the April 14 citizens meeting expressing the Council's support and concurrence with the points in Mr. Jehoich's letter. The motion unanimously carried, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen Coronado MINUTES: It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of March 15. It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of March 22. STAFF IqEPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request, Mayor Mullen added Item ~Zga to the agenda regarding the County's airport study. Councilman Rowan reported that at a recent meeting he attended of the west Orange County Mayors' group, a proposal was made that the seven cities consider employin~ a lobbyist to work with the State and Federal governments. He also reported that the l~ayors' group planned to arrange a meeting in mid- May for local, State and Federal elected officials to discuss national and state economy issues. Councilman Rowan recluested that staff keep the Council advised of the meeting pl ans. City Council Minutes April lg, 1982 CONSIDEP ATION OF CONTRACT FOR TREE INVENTORY COMPUTER PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated March 1 8 describing the three bids which were submitted for the tree inventory computer program. It was moved bv Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve a contract with Vertical Management Systems, 666 Baker Street~ Costa Mesa~ California, as outlined in the report with the condition that the contractor will rewrite the program so that it will run on the city's Prime Information System (GSG) Computer without any changes or additional cost. The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE }~EMOVAL OF STREET TREES AND REPAIRS OF CURB~ GUTTER AND SIDEWALK ON JULIE BETH~ ETHEL AND BARBARA ANNE STREETS~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #8213-00: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated April 5 outlining the 14 bids received. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Project #8213-90 is Industrial Fence & Supply~ Inc., 6925 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, C'aliforn~a~ and award them the contract in the amount of $53,000.60. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Portin, Rowan & Mullen None Coronado CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Mullen announced that ail 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 Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve Items #3 through #g2 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, ~owan & Mullen None Coronado Item #3: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by Title Only, and to Waive Further Reading. Item #4: Consideration of a Request for Waiver of Admission Tax by the St. Mary's Hospital Guild, Inc. Recommendation: That the City Council waive the admission tax requirement for the St. Mary's Hospital Guild~ Inc.~ for the "Night at the Races" on June 9, ] 982, at the Los Alamitos Race Course. Item #5: Consideration of Proclaiming April 18-Z4, 1982, as Victims' Rights Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of April 18- 24, 1982, as "Victims' Rights Week" in the City of Cxrpress as requested. Item #6: Consideration of Proclaiming April 18-Z4, 1082, as Volunteer R ecoffnition Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of April 18- Z4, 198Z, as "Volunteer Recognition Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #7: Consideration of Proclaiming the Period of May 8-15, 1982, as AIA Celebration of Architecture Week. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the period of May 8- ] ST 1982, as "AIA Celebration of Architecture Week" in the City of Cypress as requested. -2- O96 City ('onnci} Minntes Apri] 12, ~q82 Item #8: Consideration of Proclaiming May 1987~ as Mental Health Month. Recommendation: Tba! the Mayor and ~'itv Council officiallv proclaim the month of May 708? as "~J;n-t-~-l~palth Month" in the City of CWpress. Item gP: C'onsirleration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed hy H. Tahatahai-Jolfai, DBA Lantern Pizza, 097.1 Walker Street, Ovpress. Recommandation: Receive and file. Item gl0: Consideration of Claim for Damaaes Filed by Phillip E. $;olomon, Attorney, on Behalf of ~lorma L. Woodin. Pecommendation: That the CitvCouncil officially reject the subject claim and refer it tn the C' - ....... tv s Claim Adiuster, Carl Warren ir Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #ll: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements and Release of Bonds for Tract gl 1034 (west side of Moody Street, north of Lincoln Avenue). Recomm*-ndation: That the City Council accept the pnblic improvements in Tract g11034 as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Sl~ecifications and authorize the City Clerk to release the Monumentation Bond and the LaBor and Material Bond upon expiration of their required lien periods, providing no mechanic liens are filed, with the Performance Bond to be held for one year from the date of acceptance to ~uarantee against any defects in material or workmanship. Item #12: Consideration of a Request from the St. IrenaeusFiesta Committee for Waiver of Fees for the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church's Annual Fiesta. Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request to waive all required fees for the St. Irenaeus ethel c Churchs 19th Annual Fiesta to be held on June Z6 and g7. 1087, with the condition that no-fee building and electrical permits be obtained for carnival activities. Item gl3: Consideration of Legislative Bulletin #13 from the League of California Cities Dated March 26, 1982. Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff to prepare responses for the Mayor's sianature to the appropriate officials expressing the City's opposition to AB Z638 (Papan) and SB 1440 (Dills) - Proposed Extension of Billboard Moratoriums. Item #14: (;onsiderationof Financial Statements for the City of Cypress for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1981. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #15: Consideration of Attendance at the Public Risk and Insurance Management Association's 3rd Annual Conference. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the Assistant to the City Manager/Management Services, David Barrett, to the 3rd Annual Conference of the Public Risk and Insurance Management Association in San Antonio, Texas, on June 2-5~ 198Z~ and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses. Item #16: Consideration of Disposal of Building at Eucalyptus Park, City of Cypress Project #8Z22-90 (Orangewood ir Valley View). Recommendation: That the City Council authorize offering the existing building located at Eucalyptus Park, free of charge, under the terms and conditions outlined in the report. Item #17: Consideration of Communication from the City of Brea in Opposition to AB 2447 Re: Pedevelopment Tax Increment and School Revenues. Recommendation: Receive and file. -3- City Couoeil Minutes April 12, 1981 097 Item #18: Consideration of SB 1626 Amending the Brown Act to Include City Council Committees. Recommendation: That the CitvCouncil authorize the Mayor to send aletter of opposition to SB 1626 to the appropriate State legislators. Item #19: Consideration of a lqesolution from the City of Avalon Protesting Air Pollution Generated by Los Angeles and Orange County Cities. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #20: Consideration of Resolution from the CitvCouncil of the Citvof Orange Urging the State laoard of Prison Terms to Rescind the Pelease of Gregory Ulas PoweI1. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #21: Consideration of Attendance at the New Mayors and Council Members Institute. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize any member of the City Council who is able to attend the Institute and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses. Item #Z?.: Consideration of Communications from the South Coast Air Ouality Management District Re: AB 2660 Which Changes the Method of Appointment to the District's Board and Expressing Concern Over the Allocation of Local Assistance Funds to the State Air Resources Budget. Recommeudation: Based on these communications, it would seem appropriate that the City Council direct a communication to the appropriate State legislators opposing those actions including AB 2660 and allocation of any local funding to the Air r~esources Board's budget which will place additional authority at the State level at the expense of the local Air ©uality Management District. In regard to Item #22a concerning the County's airport study, Mayor Mu]len reported that, at their meeting last week, the Board of Supervisors had taken action to continue the study for 90 days and had determined that all but one of the 6 sites would remain on the list to be considered for a general aviation airport. He stated Los Alamitos is still under active consideration as a general aviation airport. The Mayor reported that Supervisor Wieder had supported the motion based on her feeling that tbe County's transportation needs would require ultimate development of a general aviation airport. Supervisor Wieder felt that Los Alamitos ¢~as a poor candidate for general aviation use based on the opposition from surrounding commtmities and the Defense Department and the air traffic congestion~ and she felt Los Alamitos would be ultimate]y precluded as a general aviation site. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #78- I]~WIERSMA I4AY COMPANY, 4252 CRESCENT AVENUE~ CYPI~ESS: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The City Manager presented a report dated April 7 indicating that the hearing was continued from the March 22 meeting. Also transmitted were a resolution prepared ~y the City Attorney revoking Conditional Use Permit #78-1] and a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Wiersma recmesting an extension of the use permit. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support of revocation of the permit. Mr. Bill Sinclair, 8602 Acacia Drive, Cypress, stated the heavy volume of bay sales and heavy truck traffic made this an illegal use from the beginning and he felt the operator had no intention of complying with the permit. He stated the permit should be revoked without an amortization period. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Mr. H. V. Lawmaster~ 4252 Crescent, Cypress, owner of the hay comvany~ stated he would prefer to relocate the business rather than remain on the property but relocation would require time. Mrs. Judy Daniels, 8542 Acacia Drive, stated the neighborhood still needs a convenient source of hay for the animals and the Wiersma Company is able to deliver hay. -4- City Council Minutes April 12~ 1982 Councilman Lacayo stated that the business had begun with good intentions and the small scale hay sales were compatible with the neighborhood, but that the business had become highly commercial. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to adopt the following Pesolution hy title on]y, title as follows, and to allow a period of six months for relocation of the business: RESOLUTION NO. 2502 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS IREVOKINO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-11. Mayor Mullen stated he supported the six months' relocation time and no amortization period since the hay company, unlike the stables and sewer contracting businesses, had clear guidelines for its operation and the conditions of the use permit were violated. Mr. H. V. Lawmaster, 4252 Crescent, reported that be has found property to relocate to in the county unincorporated area, and the processing of a conditional use permit through the county will take six to nine months or longer. He stated that six months' time is not sufficient. Councilman Rowan stated he was in favor of revocation hut that he supported a one year period to relocate the business. Councilman Lacayo felt the Council should impose the six months ]imitation but be suggested that after three months the (~ounci] could reconsider, and extend, the relocation period if the al)p]icant approaches the Council with evidence that he is actively seeking to relocate but has a hardship situation. Councilmembers Lacayo and Mullen amended the motion to include this provision. Mrs. Judy Daniels, 8542 Acacia Drive, stated the Wiersma propertv is a ~ouble lot and she expressed concern about what type of use may be permitted on the propertvin the future. Mrs. Daniels stated she wanted the residential character of the neighborhood maintained. Following further discussion, the Council agreed to amend the motion and to continue the public hearing to the July 26 meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None Coronado PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PEI~MIT - MR. DAVID FONTAINE OF CICCULATION U.S.A. ON BEHALF OF THE ANAHEIM BULLETIN: Mayor Mullen declared the hearing open. The City Manager presented a report dated April 6 indicating the special permit application was for door-to-door solicitation for the sale of subscriptions to the Anaheim Bulletin. No communications were received concerning the application and the Police Department's investigation found no basis for protest. Mayor Mullen asked if the applicant wished to speak or if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application. There was no one wishing, to speak. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and approve the Special Permit for Mr. David Fontaine of Circulation U.S.A. on behalf of the Anaheim Bulletin, subject to solicitation being limited to the hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (daylight hours only) Monday through Saturday. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado -5- 099 City Council Minutes April l?, 1982 PUBLIC HFARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~82-3~ AMUSEMENT ARCADE, 9923 WALKER STREET: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The City Manager reported that two letters expressinaopposition to the arcade were received from residents and that Councilman Coronado had expressed his opposition. The Community Development Director summarized a report dated April 5 describing the application to establish an amusement arcade in the Cypress Plaza Shopping Center located at the northwest corner of Walker and Ball. Ne reported that staff has received letters and phone calls from adjacent residents who object to the arcade. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the applicatior. Mr. Ramon Kuzbicki, 5400 Orange, Cvpress, attorney representing the applicant, reported that the applicant proposes to personally operate and manage a "model" arcade with ?.0-30 game machines and that he intends to fully comply with the City's arcade ordinance and use permit conditions so that the arcade will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property in the vicinity, tae stated the applicant feels this is an ideal location and that the arcade will be a public convenience bv providing entertainment. ~.%. Kuzbicki felt that many of the objections to arcades are generalizations and that arcades should be considered on an individual basis. SAr. Kuzbicki stated the adjacent tenants will be the most affected, ar_d the merchants in the shopping center have no complaints about the arcade. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Ms. Pat Gross, 9937 Barcelona, Cypress, stated the adjacent residents opposed an arcade in 1980 and still oppose one. She stated the arcade would create a location for juveniles to congregate, litter, create noise and traffic congestion and perhaps distrihute drugs. Ms. Gross reported there have been problems at the shopping center with teens threatening younger children and senior citizens. Mr. McLintock, 9845 Spruce, Cypress, stated that there are 14 game machines in the shoppina center now and 30 more are not needed. He stated he currently hears noise at bis home coming from tl, e shopping center. Ms. Donna Manuel, 9980 Barcelona, Cypress, stated that this type of business is not needed in Cypress. She provided the Council with letters in opposition to the arcade. Mr. Kuzbicki, representing the applicant, stated the complaints which have been presented are generalizations and the arcade business cannot be generalized. He stated the concerns about noise and litter are covered by the conditions of approval, and the City's arcade ordinance addresses hours of operation and age limits and prohibits children from entering during school hours. Mr. Kuzbicki stated the applicants intend to run a model arcade and are aware that the permit may be revoked if conditions are violated. He suggested that the applicants be granted a trial period to demonstrate their operation of the arcade. Councilman Lacayo stated he did not feel an arcade would be compatible at this location. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to close the hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. Z503 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TIlE CITY OF CYPRESS DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87,-3. Councilman l~owan stated that, at the time of the previmm a~mlit ;~li ,~ f,,r ;m arcade, the residants Ibc aei~hborho/M ,~}~¢: felt there may be prf)kleqns wk ~ .,t, l~i!e~,, ~mgregating~ The mr~li,,;, art .d hv th~. f~.,ll,..~,in~ roll call vote: -II.MEMBERS: qi. MEIxaBE R S: l.acavo, Partin & ~Ar:l]~n R ~'~ n City Council Minutes April 1Z, ]qSZ PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PEt~MIT ~82-4~ FAMILY AMUSEMENT ARCADE, MISSION CENTER SHOPPING CENTER (BUILDING C~ 4480 LINCOLN AVENUE~ CYPRESS): Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director summarized a report dated April 5 which described the application to establish a family amusement arcade in the Mission Center located on the south side of Lincoln Avenue between Bloomfield and Denni. Staff reported that the proposed arcade would complv with the City's arcade ordinance and they recommended approval subject to nine conditions. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application. Mr. Bill Ctibor, 0451 Walker Street, Cypress, real estate broker representing the applicant, reported that the applicant presently operates several arcades in a professional manner and the arcades are family owned and operated. He reported the aOplicant will be making an investment of $120,000. Mr. Ctibor indicated there is an adequate distance between the arcade and adjacent residences to avoid noise problems and the arcade should be compatible with other surrounding land uses. He stated the Mission Center has several tenant vacancies and is in need of more foot traffic to rejuvenate the center. Mr. Ctibor read a Register newspaper article concerning an independent two-month study of amusement arcades conducted by a professor and former high school principal. His research found no basis for popular myths about the problems caused by arcades and found that they are not a hazard to children but can teach them to interact with the technology of the future as well as build their self-confidence. Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Sam Gabriel, 947 Pine, Long Beach, attorney representing Mr. Nick Russo of Nikki's Arcade, stated his client welcomes the competition hut feels there may be a problem because of the close proximitvof the two arcades. He reported that Nikki's Arcade is located on Lincoln Avenue one-half mile awav from the proposed arcade. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded bv Councilman Rowem to close the hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditiona, Use Permit ii82-4 subject to the nine conditions recommended by staff: RESOLUTION NO. 2504 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMYr NO. 82-4 - WITH CONDITIONS. Councilman Rowan stated each application should be considered on its own merits and that the Council's deliberations exclude issues of business competition. Councihnan Lacavo stated he supported the application since there were no neighborhood objections and the use did not appear incompatible. Ne stated he would not support a proliferation of arcades in the City. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBE]~S: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ii81-16, ABC ANIMAL HOSPITAL~ 9121 WALKER STREET: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director presented a report dated April 2 describing the application to amend Condition ii2 of Conditional Use Permit ~81-16. Condition ii7 requires that a parcel map be recorded prior to the issuance of Building permits. The applicant wished to proceed with construction and not have it delayed by the map recording process. The applicant offered to submit a bond or security cash deposit before the issuance of building permits which would be released upon recordation of the parcel map. Staff indicated they had no objections to the amendment and recommended three further conditions. Mr. Lamm recommended one modification to the applicant's proposed condition which will require the City Engineer to determine the amount of bond or cash deposit. Mr. Jay Panchal, 523 N. Grand, Santa Ana, engineer representing the applicant, stated they have submitted the parcel map and architectural plans to the Bnilding Department for plan checking and that the applicant will abide by all conditions. -7- 101 City Council Minutes April ] Z, 1982 The ~ayor asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the amendment. No one else wished to speak. It was moved by Mayor Mul]en and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to close the hearing and adopt the Resolution by title on]y, title as follows, approving the amendment to Conditional Use Permit ~8]-16 subject to the four conditions recommended by staff: RESOLUTION NO. 2505 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPiqESS APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 8l-I 6. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, l~owan & Mu]len NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: ] COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS ON THE TEXACO TANK FARM EMISSIONS: The City Manager presented a report dated April 6 indicating this matter was continued from the March 22 meeting. Mr. Bob Bess, 9682 Salisbury, Cypress, stated that he had reviewed the investigative reports but the information was not very helpful. He indicated that there were other serious illnesses in his neighborhood which were not mentioned in the reports, and he requested that a comparison of these illnesses be made between his and other neighborhoods. Councilman Rowan suggested that staff contact local colleges or universities which may be willing to perform a door-to-door survey as a research project. It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Mayor Mullen to table this item until such time that staff submits a report on the possibility of having the survey performed by a local university. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report dated April 6 which outlined the results of the Council's ballotting. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to appoint Mr. George Hallak to the Recreation and Community Services Commission. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO THE CMC CENTER: The City Manager presented a report dated April 7 which indicated that Mr. Bill Planche, representing the owners of Parcels #244-451-16, 244-451-17 and 244-451-18, requested that the Council determine whether it has any interest in purchasing the property before it is placed on the market. Councilman Lacayo stated that the only property in which the Council has expressed interest is the property north of the Orange Avenue parcels which is proposed for senior citizen housing. I4e stated he did not support purchasing the parcels on Orange Avenue since there are no plans for public use of the property. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to determine that the City Council has no interest in purchasing Parcels ~244-451-16, 244-451-17 and 244-45!-18. The motion unanimously carried by the followin~ roll cai1 vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado -8- 102 City Council Minutes April 12, 1982 CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC REOUESTS FROM THE CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TPUSTEES: The City Manager presented a report dated April 7 which outlined several traffic-related requests of the Board resulting from their recent action to close Morris Elementary School and change attendance boundaries. The City Manager reported that Councilman Coronado had recommended the placement of a traffic signal or crossing guard at the intersection of Peach and Orange for children who will now be attending Swain School It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to refer the School Board's requests to the Traffic Commission for their review and recommendations, and to continue Councilman Coronado's recommendation to the April 26 meeting. The Council further requested that the School Board provide the Traffic Commission with a map of the safe routes to school. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBER S: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ] COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None Coronado CONSIDERATION OF CITY NEWSLETTER ARTICLES: The City Manager presented a report dated April 5 which transmitted the draft articles for the Summer brochure/newsletter. The Council received and filed the report. CONSIDERATION OF STATUS OF TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDIES: The City Manager summarized a report from the Public Works Director dated April 1 which described the scope and status of the transportation corridor studies. Staff indicated that they are awaiting the draft environmental impact report which will provide additional information. Mayor Mnl]en requested that staff closely monitor the corridor studies. The City Council received and filed the report. The City Council decided to consider Items #34 and #35 at this time. CONSIDERATION OF TWO IBM ELECTRONIC TYPEWRITERS (MODEL 75) WITH 15~500 CHARACTERS MEMORY STORAGE; AND CONSIDERATION OF REOUEST TO PURCHASE REPLACEMENT DEPARTMENT TYPEWRITER: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated April 1 and a report from the Community Development Director dated April 5 who recommended the purchase of three electronic typewriters. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to waive the bidding procedure pursuant to Section Z1A - 8(f) of the City Code and (l) authorize the transfer of $2,500 from Account ~ 10-4001.2,61 and $1,500 from Account ~10-4006.Z61 for capital outlay and authorize the Engineering Division to purchase two IBM (Model 75) electronic typewriters, and (Z) authorize staff to transfer $27000 from Program 192 Advance Planning Account ~10--4001-192.06 for the purchase of one IBM Model 75 typewriter. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBEI~S: Lacayo, Partin~ Powan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None I COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado CONSIDERATION OF REHABILITATING EXISTING HEATING~ VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FOR THE POLICE DEPAI~TMENT~ CI'rY OF CYPRESS PROJECT ~8036-90: The City Manager summarized a report from the Public Works Director dated April 5 which described the rehabilitation work needed in the remodeled Police Department building. It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to: (1) authorize the Engineering Division to prepare specifications and obtain bids for rehabilitation of the existing Police Department heating, ventilating and air conditioning system, and (g) appropriate $20,000 from the General Fund to Account # 10-4186-410.24 for the rehabilitation: The motion unanimouslv carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBER S: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: i COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo~ Partin, Rowan & Mullen None Coronado -9- City Council Minutes April 12, 1982 I03 CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR IN-HOUSE COMPUTER SYSTEM: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated April 6 which transmitted the agreement with Government Systems Group, Inc. for purchase of the computer system. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to authorize staff to execute the agreement for the purchase of a computer system and to proceed with site preparation work. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: O COUN(~]LMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBEP S: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None Coronado CONSIDERATION OF A.B. 2780 REGARDING HORSE PACING REVENUE: The City Manager summarized a report dated April 7 describing the provisions of A.B. 2780. He reported that Councilman Coronado had expressed bis opposition to the bill because of his concern with the State's control over the revenue that will be available. Mr. Essex reported that the bill is still in committee and there is a proposed amendment which would provide cities with an option to receive .33 of 1% of the paramutnel funds in lieu of admission tax revenue upon mutual agreement of the city and race track. Mayor Mullen requested that staff monitor the bill. The Council received and filed the report. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the Warrant List for Warrants ~7131Z through ~7147Z in the total amount of $407,3Z7.07. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None Coronado SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RELATING TO NON-CONFORMING USES (RS-! 5~000 ZONE): It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to order the following Ordinance read by title duly, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 690 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 16.8 OF ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF SAID CITY, RELATING TO NON-CONFORMING USES. The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILI~4EMBEPS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado CONSU)ERATION OF RATE INCREASE FOR TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL CYPRESS PECREATION & PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: The City Manager presented a report dated April 7 outlining the proposed salary increases for District temporary and seasonal employees. Councilman Lacayo stated he supported the increases if the intent was to attract qualified applicants but that he would object if the intent was merely to match the salaries of other cities. Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Pecreation & Park District, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows: -10- 104 City Council Minutes April IZ, 198Z RESOLUTION NO. 123 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 DISTlPlCT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 1 ] 0, SECTION 4, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen None Coronado 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 Lacavo to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #14077 through ~14150 in the total amount of $38,758.09. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacavo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNC1LMEMBERS: Coronado ORA1. COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Rowan requested that staff investigate and prepare a report on the possibility of coordinating traffic signals on Valley View bv the Cities of Cypress, Buena Park, La Palma and Garden Grove. The City Council discussed the draft of the letter to be mailed to the Public Utilities Commission and instructed staff to transmit the letter. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mullen adjourned the meeting at 0:04 p.m. MAYOlP OF THE CITY OF CYPPESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE ~ITY OF CYPRESS -ll-