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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
April Z6, 1982
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:34 p.m. on Monday,
April 26, 1982, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Gerald Mullen presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, .~owan & Mullen
None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and
the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Lamm, Lowenberg and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The City Attorney led the pledge to the flag.
ADMINISTRATION OF LOYALTY OATH TO NEWLY APPOINTED RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSIONER GEORGE HALLAK: The City Clerk administered
the loyalty oath to Mr. George Hallak and Mayor Mullen presented Mr. Hallak with bis
certificate of appointment to the Recreation & Community Services Commission.
PRESENTATION BY THE FAIR HOUSING COUIx~CIL OF ORANGE COUNTY AND THE
APARTMENT ASSOCIATION OF ORANGE COUNTY RE: THE SUPREME COURT DECISION
BANNING DISCRIMINATION AGAINST CHILDPEN IN HOUSING: Mr. Michael Finney,
housing specialist with the Fair Housing Council, reviewed the Supreme Court ruling in the
case of Marina Point Ltd vs. Wilson which makes it unlawful for any business establishment
including apartment owners to discriminate against children and provides civil remedies for
malicious, willful, etc. acts of discrimination. Mr. Finney reported that the Fair Housing
Council acts as an agent for aggrieved parties and he]ps them pursue their civil r~hts, lie
indicated that in civil suits the Council uses a testing technique whereby they accluire
evidence that is admissible in court. He stated the Council also has a ]epal advisory panel.
Mr. Ray Maggi of the Apartment Association of Orange County gave a slide presentation
which outlined a series of the most commonly asked questions and answers about renting to
children which served to explain the court decision. 14is presentation described examples of
discriminatory actions which are prohibited under the court ruling and provided several
recommendations for apartment owners to follow. Mr. Maggi stated the Association feels
the decision will not change the quantity of available housing and it may have a negative
impact on housin~ development in California.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak at this time.
MINUTES: It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and carried, with
Councilman Coronado abstaining, to approve the minutes of April 12.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the request of Councilman Lacayo, the Mayor added
Item #3la to the agenda regarding cable TV. At the City Manager's request, the Mayor
added Item gZ0a regarding a resolution of commendation for Eagle Scout Bryan Force, Item
~31b regarding the distribution of Spring clean-up literature, and Item ~31c regarding a
citizen's letter on street sweeping. The City Manager advised the Council of the LAFCO
hearing on the County is]and annexation scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. He
also requested that the Council determine dates for the budget tour and budget review. At
Councilman Rowan's request, Mayor Mullen added Item #31d regarding a fund raising effort
by the Cypress Boys Club and Cypress High Band Boosters.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
#81-3~ CABLE TELEVISION RECEIVING STATION~ LOS ALAMITOS COUNTRY CLUB:
Mayor Mullen opened the hearing. The City Manager presented a report dated April Zl
indicating the hearing was continued from the March 22 meeting. Mayor Mullen annotmced
that the Council had received a letter from the applicant requesting that the hearing be
continued to the next meeting.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Mullen continued the public hearing to the May 10 meeting.
City Council Minutes April Z6, 198Z
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. ROBERT L. BURD JR.
D.B.A. INTERSUN~ INC.: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The City Manager
presented a report dated April Z0 indicating that the application for a special permit was to
allow door-to-door solicitation for the sale of home insulation. No communications regarding
the application were received and the Police Department's investigation found no reason for
protest.
Mr. Powers, 0872 Via Sonoma, Cypress, representing the applicant, stated he is a resident of
Tanglewood and will perform the solicitation in this area. I4e reported the company plans to
solicit sales for cellulose attic insulation which can significantly reduce ener~:rV costs, and
their program is the same as the one offered by the gas company. Mr. Powers reported that
the total cost of the insulation is usually under $550, and the cost can be financed through
Beneficial Finance in Cypress.
Councilman Coronado expressed concern over a problem that has developed in certain areas
where a lien has been placed on the property because of home improvements. Mr. Powers
stated that, because of the personal loan financing which would be available, he did not feel a
mechanic's or other lien would be involved. Councilman Coronado recommended that the
applicant advise prospective buyers of the possibility of a lien against their property.
There was no one else wishing to speak in suDport or in opposition to the aDplication.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the hearing and
approve the Special Permit for Mr. Robert L. Burd on behalf of Intersun, Inc., subject to the
condition that solicitation shall be limited to the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (daylight
hours only) Monday through Saturday. 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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. ELBERT SMITH~
D.B.A. CROOKED FENCE PLAZA: The Mayor opened the public bearing. The City Manager
presented a report dated April Z0 describing the application to allow door-to-door solicitation
for the sale of paintings. No communications regarding the application were received and
the Police Department's investigation found no basis for protest.
Mr. Elbert Smith, 5Z41 Marview, La Palina, the applicant, presented samples of the oil
paintings be proposed to sell along with sample costs. He reported he is a school teacher and
wishes to pursue a sideline of selling paintings during the summer vacation.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition. No one else wished 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. Elbert Smith on behalf of Crooked Fence
Plaza, subject to the condition that solicitation shall be limited to the hours of 0:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. (daylight hours only) Monday through Saturday. 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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~81-18 - SCOTTY'S
AMUSEMENT ARCADE~ 6387 BALL ROAD~ CYPRESS: Mayor Mullen opened the public
hearing. Mr. Lamm presented a report dated April ] 9 describing the request to amend the
conditional use permit by allowing an expansion of the operating hours from 10 a.m. to l0
p.m. daily to 10 a.m. to lg midnight daily during the period May I through October 30. Staff
reported that no communications were received regarding the application and recommended
approval subject to one condition.
Councilman Coronado expressed concern that the proposed hours of expansion would conflict
with the school session and over the close proximity of residences to the arcade. Mr. Lamra
stated that staff did consider the uses surrounding the arcade, lie indicated that the
proposed hours would coincide with daylight savings time and are similar to operating hours
of other arcades in the City which are open late on weekends.
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Mr. Fatty Nlm, 638] Ball Road, Cypress, the applicant, reported that be has owned and
operated the shopping center since 197l and the amusement arcade since September 198l.
He reported there have been no problems with the operating hours of ]0 a.m. to ]0 p.m. Mr.
Nlm reported the arcade opens at 2:00 p.m. on school days and this schedule will be
maintained during the extended hours. In response to a (~uesti0n from Councilman Coronado~
Mr. Nim reported that the ages of children using the arcade during evening hours range from
~0 to 18.
Mayor IV, ullen asked if anyone wished to speak ir support or in opposition. No one else wished
to speak.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the hearing and
adopt the Eesolution by title only, title as follows~ approving amendment to Conditional Use
Permit #8]-18 subject to the one condition recommended by staff:
RESOLUTION NO. 2506
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPiqOVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-18 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
~ COUNCILMEMBER S:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacavo, Partin, 12owan & Mu]len
Coronado
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: SPECIFIC PLAN ¢87-1 AND FINAL EIR FOR MCDONNELL
CEN'rEI/-CYPI~ESS (North of Katella between Walker & Valley View): Mayor Mullen opened
the public hearing. Mr. Lama summarized a report dated April 16 describing the final
environmentaI impact report for the McDonnell Center and the Specific Plan which proposes
the five-year phased development of their 70-acres for a variety of commercial and
industrial !and uses. Staff recommended approval of the ErR and approval of the Specific
Plan subject to three conditions.
Mr. Merl Pautsch, Project Development Manager for MDC Nealtv, provided the Council with
supplemental information on typical types of businesses and architectural styles which will be
included in their project. Mr. Pautsch introduced members of their consulting team and
stated they were available to answer questions.
Ms. Carol Hoffman of Phillips Brandt Peddick, Inc., 18012 Sky Park, Irvine, consultants to
the applicant, presented a summary of the specific plan and environmental impact report.
The applicants displayed land use, phasing, landscaping, street section and elevation plans.
Ms. Hoffman reported that the tentative subdivision plan contains 34 parcels which can be
consolidated. She reported that the five-phase development would begin with commercial
offices on Katella Avenue, and a motor inn (motel) was proposed in phase four (1086). Ms.
Hoffman described the landscaping design concepts which were intended to establish project
identity. She reported that the Bolsa Chica Channel was proposed to be underground and
incorporated in the landscape plan which would allow a 38 foot building setback on Valley
View Street. Ms. Ho ffman indicated that the proposed Planned Community
Industrial/Commercial No. g zone would provide more precise development standards
consistent with the specific plan. She stated the applicant was in agreement with the
conditions recommended by staff.
Councilman Lacayo asked about the percentage of space that would be occupied by McAuto.
Mr. Pautsch reported that McAuto planned to occupy 160,000 square feet of building sl)ace
during Phase I and was considering a second building. He reported that the idea for the west
coast headquarters had been temporarily shelved by the St. Louis headquarters but that
McAuto would pressure the St. Louis office to consolidate ali operations, except for the
computer main frame systems, at the Cypress facilities. Mr. Pautscb indicated that McAuto
projected continued growth for their commercial enterprises such as hospital services and
computerized design and manufacturing systems and these would be headcluartered on the
property. Mr. Pautsch reported that McAuto's operations in their Cerritos Avenue Buildings
to the north would be relocated to the subject property, but the large building at Hope and
Chip would not be relocated. He stated McAuto may be occupying an additional 100,000 to
150,000 square feet and employing g,000 people by Phase 2.
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In response to questions~ Ms. I4offman reported a restaurant was proposed at the northwest
corner of Valley View and Igatella. She reported that the project would generate a surplus of
$160,000 annually to the City and $57,000 to the fire district. Connci]man Coronado asked if
the EII~ bad addressed potential traffic congestion problems and their relation to the possible
Holder Street extension and proposed Orangewood/Va]ley View intersection improvement.
Mr. Don I~arker, ]50 Paularino~ Costa Mesa, traffic consultant for the applicant~ reported
that he had reviewed the traffic volumes at Orangewood/VaI]ey View in conjunction with the
EIR for the Cypress Land development, and that the traffic generated by McAuto's project
would place the intersection at ]eve] E service. Fe reported that the proposed dual ]eft-turn
lanes would improve traffic flow to ]eve] D.
Councilmem Partin expressed concern over the impact of traffic on the intersections of
Valley View at Chapman and Lampson and felt more study was needed. Mr. Barker reported
that, at Garden Grove's request, the consultant had studied the impact of traffic generated.
by the project on the Chapman and Lampson intersections and their findings were addressed
in the addendum to the traffic report. He described measures which would mitigate traffic
congestion at the Garden Grove intersections.
Mr. Lloyd Bookout, speaking for the applicant, responded to cluestions regarding aircraft
activity at the Los Alamitos AF]RC. Ne stated their findings were Based on an Airport Land
Use Commission study of current operations which primarily involve helicopters and fixed
wing aircraft. Mr. Bookout stated each proposed building will be reviewed under FAA
standards as to notential hazard. Councilman Lacavo asked if the EII~ had addressed the
impact of nossible commercial aviation use on the project.
RECESS: Mayor Mullen called a recess at 8:1[ p.m. The meeting was called back to order at
8:Z5 p.m. with all Councilmen present.
Mr. Lamm reported that staff had reviewed the potential of general aviation use and did not
feel the project would prohibit a commercial aviation airport since standards for general
aviation were less stringent than military standards. He indicated that any building height
permitted under commercial standards would conform with military standards.
Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or opposition. No one else wished to
speak.
It was moved by Mayor Mul]en and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public
hearing and adopt the following ]Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, certifying the
Final Environmental Impact l~eport as being complete, and approving Specific Play
subject to the three conditions recommended by staff:
RESOLUTION NO. 2507
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF CYPI~ESS CERTIFYING AS TO ITS REVIEW OF THE FINAL
ENVIlaONMENTAL IMPACT ]REPORT FOi2 MCDONNELL CENTER-
CYPPESS AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS.
RESOLUTION NO. 2508
A IPESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPPOVING SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 82-1 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Laca¥o, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBE]RS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDEI~ATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO PORTABLE
POLICE FADIOS: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated
April 13 which indicated that Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. was the sole
vendor for the radio equipment which must be compatible with the Orange County
communications system.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve the
purchase of two (2) MX350 portable communication radios from Motorola Communications
and Electronics, Inc. for a total of $5,106.!2. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBEt~S: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, ]Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF SLURRY SEAL COATING ON CITY STREETS - CITY OF CYPRESS
PROJECT ~8228-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director
dated April 16 which outlined four bids received. Staff reported that, according to the low
bid, the cost per ton was $50.09.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded hy Councilman Coronado to determine that the
lowest responsible bidder for Project {8228-90 is Ted R. Jenkins, 5500 East Second Street,
Long Beach, California, and award them the contract in the amount of $47,234.87. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCI~MEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Powan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNC1LMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC PAINT: The City Manager
presented a report from the Public Works Director dated April 16 which listed three bids
received. Staff reported that, while Pervo Paint Company was the low bidder, the City's
striping machine develops operational problems with the use of Pervo paint. Staff therefore
recommended approval of the contract to the next low bidder. Councilman Coronado
requested that in the future staff provide vendors with specifications for products to avoid
this type of problem.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to: (1) reject the bid of
Pervo Paint Company for traffic paint and (Z) approve the award of contract to Baltimore
Paint & Chemical Company, Division of Dutch Boy, Inc., 3113 East Z6th Street, Los Angeles,
California, in the amount of $1,824.47. 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 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT EXCURSION PROGRAM: The City Manager
presented a report dated April 13 from the Finance Director who recommended renewal of
the contract with California Charter Buses, Inc. Staff reported that the quoted prices wi]]
remain firm during the period May ], 1082 through April 30, 1083.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Pecreation & Park District, it was
moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to renew the contract for bus
transportation for the Cypress Recreation & Park District's excursion program with
California Charter Buses, Inc. for the period May l, ] OgZ throuffh April 30, 1983 at the prices
listed in the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNC1LMEMBER S:
Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
None
None
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. Councilman Coronado
requested the removal of Items #16 and 18.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve Items ~7
through {20a on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #16 and 18. 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
Item ~7: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
'Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
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Item ~8: Consideration of Request from the Cypress Twirlers for Permission to Use the City
Council Chambers Plaza Area for Square Dancing on July 3, August 7 and September 4, 1982.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve the request of the Cypress
Twirlers for use of the City Council Chambers Plaza Area on July 3, August 7 and September
4, ]982,, between the bouts of 7:00 p.m. to ]1:30 p.m., subject to the condition that the
organization be required to pay for any additional costs incurred in providing maintenance
and utility services as well as submitting a new Certificate of Insurance for liabl]ity covera~.e
naming the City of Cypress as additional insured.
Item ~9: Consideration of Proclaiming September g, ]982, as National Cancer Day.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim September 8, ]982,
as "National Cancer Day" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item ~]0: Consideration of Authorization for the Chief of Police to Attend the California
Peace Officers' Association's 62nd Annual Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Chief of Police to attend the
California Peace Officers' Association's 0Znd Annua] Conference in San Diego on May ~ 8-2],
1982, and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary em~enses incurred.
Item #Il: Consideration of Proclaiming May l, ]982, as Solidarity Day in the City of
Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 1, 1982, as
"Solidarity Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item ~12: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Eagle Scout Anthony E. Paulsen
l~I.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2509
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT ANTHONY E. PAULSEN rl~ ON ACHIEVING
THE RANI< OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item ~ 13: Consideration of Proclaiming May ] 982 as American Bike Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of May
] 982 as "Amerlcan Bike Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item #]4: Consideration of Older Americans Month Proclamation.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of May
1982 as "Older Americans Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item #l 5: Consideration of Annual Financial Statements for the Period Ending June 30, 1981
and the Combining Balance Sheet for the Period of July ], ]081 through December 3], 1981 -
Orange County Cities Risk Management Authority.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #17: Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements of the Community DeveJopment
Project~ 7th Year Program, Bishop Street from Watson Street to Grindlay Street and Grindlay
Street between Bishop Street and Lincoln Avenue, City of Cypress Project #7938-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the street improvements on Bishop Street
from Watson Street to Grindlay Street and on Grindlay Street between Bishop Street and
Lincoln Avenue, City of Cypress Project #7938-10, as being satisfactorily completed in
accordance with the Plans and Specifications, and authorize the City Clerk to release the
Labor and Materials Bond upon expiration of the required lien period, providing no liens have
been fi]ed, ~nd to release the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of one year's
guarantee, providing no defects in material and workmanship become evident.
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Item ~19: Consideration of New and Revised Summer Classes.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve establishment of a teen
dancercise program and proposed revisions to the dance class program as recommended by
the Recreation and Community Services Commission.
Item #20: Consideration of Cypress Community Festival Site Change.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve change of the 1982 Community
Festival location from the Civic Center to the Oxford School facility as recommended by the
Community Festival Steering Committee.
Item ~Z0a: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Eagle Scout ]Bryan T. Force.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Pesolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2510
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT BRYAN T. FOPCE ON ACHIEVING THE RANI<
OF EAGLE SCOUT.
In regard to Item #16, Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications and
Authorization for Bids on Valley View Street/Orangewood Avenue Intersection Improvement,
City of Cypress Project ~8Z0O-10, Councilman Coronado stated the Council may soon be
faced with making a decision on the extension of Holder Street and he asked if the Valley
View/Orangewood improvements were a temporary solution and whether they were cost
effective. The City Manager stated the intersection improvements were an interim solution
to the traffic congestion problem while the opening up of Holder Street would be the
ultimate solution. He stated the Council had the responsibility of determining if and when
Holder Street should be extended. Councilman Rowan had several questions regarding the
design and width of the Valley View traffic lanes and Councilman Partin stated he shared
these concerns.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Coronado to continue this
matter to the May ]0 meeting and request that staff submit the project plans for the
intersection improvements and a report concerning the extension of Holder Street. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCU~MEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to Item #18, Consideration of Revision to Secretary Position Classification
Description and Reclassification of Clerk Typist Position in Public Works Department
Building Division to Building Permit ~lerk, Councilman Coronado spoke in support of the
staff recommendation regarding the Building Permit Clerk. He recommended that any
changes in position classifications should not have a negative financial impact on employees
currently holding the positions.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Mayor Mullen to authorize staff to
reclassify the position filled by Donna Pierce in the Building Division of the Public Works
Department from Clerk Typist to Building Permit r'lerk and approve the revised position
classification description for Secretary as outlined in the report. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNC1LMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
None
None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL AT PEACH AND
ORANGE: The City Manager presented a report dated April 20 indicating that this item was
continued from the April 12 meeting for the benefit of Councilman Coronado who was absent
at the last meeting.
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Councilman Coronado indicated that children who formerly attended Morris School and will
now attend Swain School will probably use Peach Street as a short route to school and he
reported that parents were concerned over children's safety because they will have to cross
Orange Avenue which is a heavily traveled street. Councilman Coronado requested that the
Traffic Commission review the need for a signal or crosswalk and crossing guard at Peach
and Orange.
Mr. Schatzeder reported that the Traffic Commission at their April meeting', had reviewed
the list of traffic related requests from the Cypress School District and had directed staff to
continue their study and prepare a report for the next Commission meeting on May ! 8.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor requested that staff's study include a review of the request
for traffic control devices at Peach and Orange.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL REORGANI?ATION: The City Manager presented a
report dated April Z0 which outlined the City Charter provisions regarding City Council
reorganization and indicated that the next reorganization would occur following the
November general municipal election. Councilman Lacayo stated be was satisifed with the
current Council organization and suggested that the item be received and filed. Mayor
Mu]len felt reorganization should coincide with the result of the November ha]lot measure
concerning the date of the general municipal election. The City Attorney indicated that
there was no need to include provisions for Council reorganization in the City Charter and
that provisions for reorganization could be established either hy Council resolution or
ordinance.
The Council received and filed the report and requested that staff prepare a report and
recommendation on the procedure for Council reorganization for the May 10 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOP BIDS FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS AND
ELIMINATION OF CROSS GUTTERS AT THE INTERSECTION OF VALLEY VIEW STREET
AND LINCOLN AVENUE~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT ~8133-I0: The City Manager
summarized a report from the Public Works Director dated April 16 which described the
cross gutter projects and funding alternatives. Staff indicated that the Valley View/Lincoln
intersection should be completed by the end of August if the Edison Company removes two
high voltage power poles on Valley View within the next 00 days. Staff estimated that the
Walker/Lincoln intersection will take at least a year to go to contract because of the
railroad's time requirement.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to: (1) approve the plans
and specifications for the improvements and elimination of cross gutters at the intersection
of Valley View Street and Lincoln Avenue, Project #8133-10, and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids with bids to be opened at ?:00 p.m. on June Z, 1982; and (Z) appropriate
$I25,000.00 from the General Fund balance to Account #10-526.71. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBER S:
0 COUNCILMEMBER S:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, ]~owan & Mullen
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PART-TIME STATE LEGISLATURE: The City Manager presented a
report dated April Z1 which indicated that Councilman Coronado had requested this item on
the agenda. Councilman Coronado read his memorandum dated April 21 which expressed
support for Senate Constitutional Amendment #50 which would return the legislative system
to a part-time basis. He reported on costs which could be saved by California taxpayers and
urged the Council to adopt a resolution in support of the amendment.
Councilman Lacavo requested that the Council be provided with a copy of the bill.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Mayor Mullen and unanimously carried to
request that staff provide the Council with copies of the hill and to continue this matter to
the May l0 meeting.
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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FPOM THE CYPl~ESS WOMAN'S
CLUB: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated April 2l
indicating that the Cypress Woman's Club wished to make a $300.00 donation to provide a
landscaped area on the Civic Center site in memory of the Cypress Junior Women's Club.
The landscaping would be planted in the raised planter located on Orange Avenue in front of
the Council Chambers entrance.
It was moved by Councilman Lacavo and seconded by Mayor Mul]en to accept the donation
from the Cypress Women's Club as a contribution to the cost of landscaping the planter area
in front of the City Council Chambers. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNC]LMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBEI~ S:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado~ Laca¥o, Partin, Rowan & ~u]len
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARI~ANT LIST: Staff responded to
questions from Councilman Coronado re~arding several items on the warrant list. The
Council requested that staff provide additional information on the warrants for automotive
transmission work, a radio removal and a ~as detector.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Mayor Mu]len to approve the Warrant
List for Warrants ~71473 throuffh #71630 in the total amount of $695,a68.46. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBEI~S:
0 COUNCILMEMBER S:
Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, l~owan & Mullen
None
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 #14l 5] through #]41 q5 in the total amount of
$Z5,49~.67. The motion unanimously carried hy the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBEI~ S:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
None
None
In regard to Item ~3la concerning cable television, Councilman Lacavo indicated that he
would like to assist in staff's study of cable television issues in order that tbe City might
expedite the process of developing a request for proposals, and he volunteered to serve on a
committee. He stated he would like to explore the concept of a joint venture franchise
which would provide greater flexibility and revenue to the City. Councilman Coronado also
expressed interest in serving on the committee. Councilman Lacavo suggested that the
committee could meet on an informal basis and then present their findings at a Council
workshop meeting. Mayor Mullen expressed support for the Council committee and indicated
he would like the City to proceed quickly to obtain cable TV services for the community.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Mullen appointed Councilmembers Laca¥o and Coronado to the
cable television committee.
In regard to Item 4~31b concerning the mailing of literature on the Spring Clean-Up Program,
the City Manager reported that a Cypress Girl Scout troop was interested in distributing the
literature to raise funds for their cultural exchange program. He suggested that the Council
approve a donation of $],000 for the group which would allow savings over the City's mailing
costs.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Partin to assign the task
of distributing the Clean-Up program material to the Girl Scout troop and approve a donation
to the troop in the amount of $],000. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, ~owan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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In regard to Item #3]c concerning a letter from Mr. Cyril Blesener on the City's street
sweeping program, Mayor Mullen requested that staff draft a letter for his review responding
to the points raised by Mr. B]esener.
In regard to Item #3id concerning a fund raising program by the Cypress High Band Boosters
and Cypress Boys Club, Councilman Rowan reporter] that the Band Boosters planned to hold
bingo games at the Boys Club facility and were requesting the Council's approval of their use
of the building, pursuant to the City's lease agreement with the Boys Club.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the
execution of em agreement between the Cypress Boys Club and Cypress High Band Boosters
for their fund raising program at the Boys Club facility. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCK, MFMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: IX~one
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The Council discussed scheduling dates for the budget tour and budget review session. The
Council scheduled the budget tour for Saturday, May 8, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the
administrative conference room. The Council requested that staff place the budget review
on the agenda for the May l0 meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No persons in the audience wished to speak at this time.
Councilmem Coronado inquired about the assistance the City had provided during the fire
catastrophe in Anaheim. Chief Lowenberg reported that the Police Department had provided
~ $0 hours of assistance with security and at the evacuation center.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mullen adjourned the meeting at 9:54 p.m. to Saturday, May 8, at
9:00 a.m. in the administrative conference room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERIC OF TI-IE CITY OF CYPRESS
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