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CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 22, 1982
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m.
on Monday, November 22, 1982, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City
Attorney, and the following staff members: Barrett, Dalesandro, DeCarlo, Dunn,
Lamm, Lowenberg and Powell.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Coronado led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Michael Flipp, 8752 Sumner Place, Cypress, spoke in regard to the campaign
contributions limitation and stated that in the November municipal election there
were several persons who contributed in excess of $2,500 to the campaign. Mr.
Flipp submitted materials to the Council and asked that the Mayor direct the
City Attorney to pursue this matter pursuant to the City's ordinance.
Mayor Lacayo referred this matter to the City Attorney and requested that he
review the expenditure information and determine ~hether or not the expenditures
are in conformance with the $100 expenditure limitation and report back at the
December 13 meeting.
Mrs. Susan Borges, 5622 Bishop, Cypress, read a statement to the Council indi-
cating that she is employed as the Zoning Inspector for the City of Cypress and
that because of departmental reorganization she is being discharged effective
November 26, 1982. Mrs. Borges asked that the Council defer her termination
until the grievance procedure which she has initiated is completed.
The City Manager reported that he would conduct a grievance hearing tomorrow
with Mrs. Borges and the department head and that he planned to make a decision
prior to November 24, Wednesday. The City Attorney advised that, since the City
has responded to the employee's request, it would be inappropriate for the
Council to interfere in the personnel process at this time, and the grievance
process should be allowed to proceed to its conclusion.
Councilman Coronado stated for the record that he was concerned over newspaper
reports relating to his absence at the November 18 Council meeting. Councilman
Coronado stated that he had advised the Council of a prior commitment which
would prevent his attendance at the Council meeting. He stated he would have
attended the meeting if he was able.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Partin and
carried, with Councilman Kanel abstaining, to approve the minutes of November 8.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Mr. Essex transmitted a report to the Council
regarding City Council appointments. Mayor Lacayo suggested that the Council
review the report and he requested that this item be placed on the December 13
agenda. Mr. Essex also transmitted a letter from the Cypress School District
Board relating to the Walker/Crescent area annexation zone change which indi-
cated the Board would appreciate the Council considering another zone classi-
fication when disposing of the Mackay School property. ~earing no objections,
Mayor Lacayo added Item #28 to the agenda regarding an Executive Session for
personnel and litigation matters, and Item #29 regarding City Council expenses.
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November 22, 1982
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PAINT ELEVEN CITY-OWNED
VEHICLES: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
November 12 who recommended that the remaining ten vehicles be painted by the
low bidder, based on the satisfactory painting of one truck and the two-year
warranty against peeling and crinkling to be provided by the bidder.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to determine
that 1 Day Paint and Body Center, 205 N. Euclid Way, Anaheim, is the lowest
responsible bidder and award them the contract for repainting the balance of the
eleven vehicles in the amount of $2,314.26. The motion unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE TWO-WHEEL DRIVE, 30 H.P. DIESEL
TRACTOR, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #8283-32: The City Manager presented a report
from the Finance Director dated November 15 which indicated bids were requested
from six vendors and only one bid was received.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to: (1)
appropriate $7,157.28 from the Intragovernmental Service Fund to Account
#90-4482-650.35 and (2) accept the bid of McCoy Ford Tractor, 13261 Garden
Grove Boulevard, Garden Grove, as the lowest responsible bid and award them
the contract in the amount of $7,157.28. The motion unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE RELOCATING, INSTALLATION OF THE
TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM IN THE NEW POLICE DEPARTMENT FACILITY: Mr.
Essex presented a report dated November 17 outlining three bids received and
a supplemental report dated November 22 which described staff's reference
investigation of the bidders.
Following discussion regarding the bid results and performance history of the
bidders, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to:
(1) approve an appropriation of $17,634 from the fund balance of the General
Fund to Account #11-4189-410.24; (2) authorize an award of contract to Western
Tel Comm., 5244 Avenida Palma, Orange, in the amount of $17,634 for the relo-
cation and installation of the Police Department telephone system; and (3)
authorize staff to terminate the City's telephone system maintenance agreement
with ITT Terryphone Corporation as soon as possible and enter into a telephone
system "per-call" maintenance agreement with Western Tel Comm. The motion
unanimously carried.
Mayor Lacayo requested that staff provide the Council with a report at the end
of one year comparing the Western Tel Comm. and ITT maintenance service.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #82-15 AND LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - ANTIQUE FAIRE, LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE: Mayor Lacayo
opened the hearing. Mr. Essex presented a report dated November 17 indicating
the hearing was continued from the November 8 meeting. Mr. Lamm reported that
the applicant was not present and staff had received no communication from the
applicant since the last Council meeting.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo continued the public hearing until later.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #82-16, TACO BELL
RESTAURANT DRIVE THRU, 5619 BALL ROAD: Mayor Lacayo opened the hearing. Mr.
Essex presented a report dated November 17 indicating the hearing was continued
from the November 8 meeting.
Ms. Nancy Reed, representing Taco Bell, reported that the neighbors had agreed
to attend a meeting with her tomorrow night to discuss their concerns.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo continued the public hearing regarding
Conditional Use Permit #82-16 to the December 13 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #82-18, HYATT DIE CAST RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE STORAGE YARD, 4656 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Lacayo opened the hearing.
Mr. Lamm summarized a report dated November 12 describing the application to
allow the outdoor storage of recreational vehicles, including boats, trailers
and cars, on the easterly five-acre portion of the Hyatt Die Cast property
located in the ML-iO,000 Industrial Light Zone. No communications regarding
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the application were received and staff recommended approval of the permit
subject to 15 conditions. Mr. Lamm presented slides of the property showing
existing uses/structures and the proposed RV storage area. He outlined various
improvements which the applicant would be required to make to the property and
responded to questions from the Council concerning the proposal.
Mayor Lacayo asked if the applicant wished to speak.
Dr. John Meschuk, representing the applicant, stated the RV storage business
will provide an opportunity to clean up the property, refurbish the landscaping
and eliminate nuisance problems which have irritated the neighbors in the past.
He reported the RV operation will have a 24-hour guard and will be open from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. only. He stated the applicant agrees with all the recommended
conditions. Dr. Meschuk stated there is a need for RV storage areas in the City.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in support. No one wished to speak
in support. He asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated Hyatt Die Cast has been
irritating the neighbors for 14 years with noise and inadequate landscape
screening and he questioned whether they will fulfill their promises. He
suggested that many restrictions be placed on the RV operation and that Hyatt
be forced to comply with the conditions.
Mr. Les Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, Cypress, stated he had concerns about the
applicant living up to their promises. He reported the trees have never been
maintained properly. He suggested that there be a height limit for RVs stored
on the property and that they be parked an adequate distance from perimeter
walls to avoid being an eyesore or fire hazard. Mr. Wilson stated the hours of
operation are acceptable if they are restricted.
Mrs. Jan Prather, 9180 Whitney Way, stated she has been displeased in the past
with the odors, noises and lack of landscaping maintenance on the Hyatt property.
She stated she was concerned about lighting at night and that she wanted the
RVs parked more than 15 feet from her property line. She questioned how long
the proposed operating hours will be in effect and felt the RV operation will be
detrimental to her neighborhood.
Mrs. Carol Murello, 9230 Whitney Way, expressed concern about the dumping of
waste from the RVs into the storm drain on the Hyatt property and over the use
of security guard dogs. She reported her fence is lower than her neighbors'
and there is no landscaping. She asked that RVs not be parked adjacent to the
wall but near the center of the property.
Mr. Hardcastle stated the proposed hours of 9 to 5 are impractical for RV owners.
He recormmended that a dump station be provided on the property.
Mrs. Prather asked that the neighbors be given an opportunity to review the
conditions of approval. She stated the hours of 9 to 5 would be nice for the
neighbors but an inconvenience to RV owners and she did not think these hours
would be maintained.
Mayor Lacayo continued the public hearing until later and asked that the neigh-
bors get together to review the conditions and discuss their concerne regarding
the application.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #82-19~ CYPRESS EVANGELICAL FREE
CHURCH~ 9952 GRAHAM STREET (JULIET MORRIS SCHOOL SITE): Mayor Lacayo opened
the hearing. Mr. Lamm presented a report dated November 12 which described
the request to establish a church, Sunday School and related educational uses
at the vacant Juliet Morris School site located in the PS-IA Public and Semi-
Public Zone. The Church currently has 150 to 200 members but anticipates a
growth in membership. Staff recommended approval of the permit subject to etx
conditions. Staff responded to questions from the Council regarding the appli-
cation. Councilman Coronado suggested that the conditions contain a requirement
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for security lighting in the parking lot at night. Councilman Partin inquired
about the applicant's plans for a pre-school. Mr. Lar~n reported that at present
the applicant has no plans to establish a private elementary school but in the
future may wish to establish an elementary school up to grade 6. He indicated
that the application was worded to accommodate an expanded use in the future.
Mr. Steven Highfill, Pastor of the Cypress Evangelical Free Church, reported
they have been in the community for five years and are rapidly outgrowing their
present facilities. He reported they have been approached by three organiza-
tions who would like to establish a private school on the property but they have
no present plans for a sub-lease. He reported that the sub-lease and sub-lease
tenant are both subject to approval of the Cypress School Board. Mr. Highfill
reviewed the conditions of approval. He indicated there are existing lights on
the corners of the buildings which can be hooked up to provide nighttime security.
He reported the applicant has no objection to making the playing fields available
for publicly scheduled recreational uses when the Church is not using them.
Mr. Highfill reported that the Cypress School District plans to resurface parking
area B next summer. He requested that the applicant be allowed to slurry coat
and restripe Lot B at that time. Mr. Lamm suggested that Condition #4 be
modified to require that Let B be slurry coated and restriped prior to August
31, 1983. Mr. Highfill reported that parking areas A and B will be connected
when the paving work is done next summer.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
application. No one wished to speak.
Councilman Partin expressed concern about the scheduling of the playing fields
for youth leagues and stated he would like to maintain the orderly scheduling
which has existed in the past. Mr. Highfill responded that the applicant will
work with the Recreation & Park District who will determine scheduling priorities.
Councilman Mullen suggested that Condition #2 be ~mended to include that the
scheduling of the fields will be controlled by the Recreation & Park District
with the Church having first priority for scheduled use. The Council discussed
security lighting of the property and Mr. Essex reported that the School
District had implemented a policy of turning off all lights at night as a pre-
caution against vandalism. Mr. Highfill stated the applicant will add lighting
in the parking lot if existing lighting is found to be inadequate.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the
public hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving Conditional Use Permit #82-19 subject to the conditions recommended by
staff with changes to the following conditions: Condition #2 to state that
scheduling of the playing fields shall be controlled by the Cypress Recreation &
Park District with the understanding that the Church has first priority for
scheduled use; Condition #4 to include that the slurry coating and restriping
of Lot B shall be completed before September 1, 1983 and a driveway shall be
provided at that time connecting Parking Lots A and B; and Condition #7 to
state that security lighting shall be provided to the satisfaction of the City
staff:
RESOLUTION NO. 2584
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-19 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
Mayor Lacayo reopened the Public Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #82-18,
Hyatt Die Cast RV Storage Yard.
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Mrs. Wilma Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, requested a prohibition against RV storage,
employee parking and the placement of dumpsters in the area along the westerly
property line between the Hyatt buildings and residences.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, stated the condition requiring vehicle
wheelstops to be placed 15 feet from the walls is vague. He stated that RVs
can overhang the wheelstops and cause potential damage to the walls. He recom-
mended that the RVs be parked further than 15 feet from the walls.
Mr. Jim Eyre, 9100 Whitney Way, reco~mnended that RV access be prohibited along
the westerly property line between the Hyatt buildings and the residences and
that propane storage be prohibited adjacent to the residential property lines.
Mr. Les Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, requested a clarification of Condition #8 and
what type of normal routine maintenance of RVs would be permitted on the property.
Mr. Lamm stated that routine maintenance would involve oil changes and repair of
minor accessories, etc., but would not include major engine overhauls.
Mrs. Prather, 9180 Whitney Way, requested that RV and other vehicle parking be
prohibited along Hyatt's westerly property line between their buildings and the
residences. She requested that an additional solid landscaping screen be
planted along the westerly property line.
Mr. Les Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, requested that the public hearing be continued
for two weeks.
Dr. John Meschuk, the applicant, responded to the comments of the previous
speakers. He reported that the applicant proposes a valet service manned by a
24-hour guard whereby vehicles can be dropped off or picked up from a holding
area during off-business hours. Dr. Meschuk reported that the applicant will
provide two holding tanks on the property located near the southerly building.
He stated there will be no RV storage on the westerly or southerly property
lines. He stated the applicant plans to fertilize and provide irrigation
systems for all landscaped areas. He stated the applicant would not object to
a condition requiring the installation of irrigation systems for all landscaped
buffers within one year. Dr. Meschuk stated the washing of vehicles will be
done within the existing paved area. He reported that the issue of odors was
previously raised by the homeowners and it was determined that the odors did
not originate on the Hyatt property.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to continue the
public hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #82-18 to the December 13 meeting,
to modify and add the following conditions of approval, and direct staff to
consult with the homeowners and recommend any additional conditions which are
necessary: Condition #1 revise to state that all perimeter landscaping shall
be maintained in a healthy, weed free condition to the satisfaction of City
staff; Condition #8 revise by deleting "and normal routine maintenance"; add
a condition requiring that vehicle storage shall be limited to the easterly
316 feet of the property; add a condition prohibiting vehicles over six feet
in height from being stored within 25 feet of any residential property line;
add a condition requiring that sanitary waste dumping facilities shall be
provided in locations to the satisfaction of City staff and in accordance with
Health Department requirements; and add a condition requiring that irrigation
systems shall be installed in all perimeter landscape areas within one year
from commencement of the storage business. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
The Council requested that the homeowners be provided with a copy of the revised
conditions of approval prior to the December 13 meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #82-20~ BUILDING MATERIAL SALES &
DISTRIBUTION, 8941 ELECTRIC STREET: Mayor Lacayo opened the public hearing.
Mr. Lamm presented a report dated November 15 describing the request to establish
a building material sales and distribution business at 8941 Electric Street in
the ML-10,000 Industrial Light Zone. The property is currently vacant and was
previously occupied by the Cypress Recycling Transfer Station. Staff recommended
approval of the permit subject to six conditions.
Mr. Ole Graum, representing the owner of Building Material Liquidators, Inc.,
reported that their operating hours coincide with daylight savings time and are
based on customer needs. He reported they have never done business on Sundays.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
application. No one wished to speak.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to close the
public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving Conditional Use Permit #82-20 subject to the six conditions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2585
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PE~IT NO. 82-20 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEM_BERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
In regard to Item #11, Continuation of Public Hearing Re: Conditional Use
Permit #82-15 and Live Entertainment Permit - Antique Faire, Los Alamitos
Race Course, staff reported that the applicant was not present.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously
carried to continue the public hearing to the December 13 meeting and request
that staff transmit a letter to the applicant inquiring about the status of
his application.
RECESS: Mayor Lacayo called a recess at 8:45 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 8:52 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Lacayo 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 agendat
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve
Items #4 through #10 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
Item #4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Con-
sideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading,
Item #5: Consideration of Resolutions of Commendation for Eagle Scouts.
Recormnendation: That the City Council adopt the following resolutions by
title only, titles as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2586
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COM~NDING BOY SCOUT JOHN DERRICK MCCLELLAND ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 2587
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT CHARLES JOSEPH KEELING, II, ON
ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 2588
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT DANA PATRICK CONNER ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 2589
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT KEITH TODD HANDA ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 2590
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CO~4ENDING BOY SCOUT KEITH JOSEPH KUNTZ ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item #6: Consideration of Proclaiming December 1 - 20, 1982, as Toys for Tots
Official Campaign Period.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December
1 - 20, 1982 as the "Toys for Tots" official campaign period.
Item #7: Consideration of Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage
License Filed by Ralph Petersen for Sambo's Restaurants, Inc., 4991 Lincoln
Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the application subject
to the Council's approval/disapproval of a conditional use permit at a future
meeting.
Item #8: Consideration of Proclaiming December 6 - 10, 1982 as Lungs for
Life Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December
6 - 10, 1982 as "Lungs for Life Week" in the City of Cypress as rsquestsd,
Item #9: Consideration of Cypress School/Senior Citizens Center Improvements.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve a trans-
fer of $10,000 from Account #12-4278-317.08 to #12-4186-592,24 for the Senior
Citizens Center project.
Item #10: Consideration of Acceptancs of Donation of Funds.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, accept the gift
of funds in the amount of $150, and designate it for purchase of tables and
chairs to be located at Arnold/Cypress Park.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CABLE TELEVISION JOINT VENTURE FEASIBILITY
AND DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: The City Manager presented a report dated
November 17 indicating this item was continued from the November 8 meeting.
Councilman Coronado requested that the City Attormey prepare a report for the
workshop meeting concerning the legal implications of the joint venture proposal.
Following general discussion regarding the purpose and format of the workshop
session, the Council decided to schedule the workshop for Wednesday, December 1,
at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Essex
presented a report regarding this matter dated November 17. Councilman Mullen
suggested that the Council appoint all of the persons who were interviewed to
the Cor~nission.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to appoint
the persons who had been interviewed to the Youth Commission. Following dis-
cussion in which staff pointed out difficulties in having such a large member-
ship on the Commission, Councilmembers Mullen and Coronado withdrew the motion
and second.
It was moved by Councilman Partin, seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously
carried to: (1) appoint Lisa Osheski, Judith Rudner, Rosalia Rodriguez, Suzanne
Hawkins and Jimmy Goodgome as members of the Youth Commission and (2) appoint
Julie Souder, Rebecca Ebert, Robin Chambers and Amy Lehner as alternates to
the Youth Commission.
Councilman Kanel stated for the record that he would concur with the Council's
appointments since the applicants had been interviewed by the Council. He
requested copies of the applications which were submitted.
CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM, CITY OF CYPRESS
PROJECT #8400-10: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated November 9 describing the proposed improvement project on
Cerritos Avenue from Santa Clara to Denni Street and from Denni to Moody Street
which staff recommended be included in the 1983/84 Arterial Highway Financing
Program.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2591
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF
CERRITOS AVENUE FROM SANTA CLARA STREET TO DENNI STREET
AND FROM DENNI STREET TO MOODY STREET.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMBMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR SB 821 FUNDS FOR BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
ON WALKER STREET BIKEWAY FROM CERRITOS AVENUE TO KATELLA AVENUE~ CITY OF CYPRESS
PROJECT #8115-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated November 10 which recommended that the Council adopt a resolution
approving the application for SB 821 funds for the bike trail~on Walker Street
between Cerritos and Katella. Staff indicated that the resolution will allow
funds to be accumulated for this project over a period of several years,
beginning with the 1980/81 fiscal year.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing submittal of a
request to the Orange County Transportation Commission for funding from SCAG
for the Walker Street bike trail:
RESOLUTION NO. 2592
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI?Y COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN
FUNDS AUTHORIZED UNDER SB 821 AND APPROVING THE ADOPTION
OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF COYOTE CREEK BICYCLE TRAIL FROM SOUTH SIDE OF CERRITOS AVENUE
TO SOUTH SIDE OF CRESCENT AVENUE, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT #8219-90: The City
Manager presented a report dated November 10 from the Public Works Director
which described the bike trail project and recommended that the Cypress/Los
Alamitos joint project be submitted for SB 821 funding.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to: (1)
authorize the City of Los Alamitos to submit a joint application to the Orange
County Transportation Commission for SB 821 Bicycle Trail Funding for the
construction of the Coyote Creek Regional Bicycle Trail and (2) approve
allocation of the City of Cypress' local SB 821 funds for 1982/83 in the amount
of $9,914 for the Coyote Creek Regional Bicycle Trail. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF INSPECTION OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT MCDONNELL PLAZA AND
MITSUBISHI DEVELOPMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated November 10
from the Public Works Director who requested that a Public Works Inspector be
employed for approximately 500 manhours to inspect the public improvements for
the two projects.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
carried to authorize an appropriation from the fund balance of the General Fund
and appropriate $10,000.00 to Account #11-4018-261.07 to cover the cost to
employ a Public Works Inspector for inspection of the public improvements in
connection with the McDonnell Plaza and Mitsubishi .developments.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Council-
man Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to approve the Warrant List for Warrants
#73610 through #73747 in the total amount of $223,692.24. The motion unani-
mously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMEERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE #82-3: It
was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to order the
following Ordinance read by title 0nly, title as follows, and to adopt the
Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 699
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 9 RESIDENTIAL ZONES OF ORDINANCE NO. 640,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, KNOWN AS
AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 82-3.
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The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
Councilman Kanel stated he abstained since he did not participate in the public
hearing relating to Zoning Ordinance Amendment #82-3.
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: ZONE CHANGE #82-2: It was moved by Councilman
Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to order the following Ordinance read by
title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 700
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, BY PLACING CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND IN THE
RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY ZONE, RM-15 RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE AND PS-lA PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE
AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 82-2.
Mr. Jess Black, 5422 DeLong Street, Cypress, stated he preferred the RM-15
Residential Multiple Family Zone designation for the property on DeLong Street
west of Watson, consistent with the remainder of the area. He pointed out that
there are existing apartment complexes in the area even though the area was
zoned single-family by the County.
Mr. Lamm reported that the survey will be mailed tomorrow to residents in the
area to determine their opinions on zoning for this area.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINING: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
Councilman Kanel stated he abstained because he was not present for the first
reading of the Ordinance or the public hearing on the zone change.
CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER USE POLICY: The Recreation & Park
Director summarized a report dated November 10 which outlined various changes
to the Cormmunity Center use policy as recommended by the Recreation & Community
Services Commission. He reported that the revised policy clarifies past
written and undefined policies and adds a definition of terms, and one major
change relates to the rental fee charged for local City Council candidate
fund raising events.
Mayor Lacayo felt that classifying Council candidate fund raising events
in the non-profit category, subject to the $70 rental fee, would provide an
unfair advantage to Council incumbents. Councilman Mullen stated he did not
support the proposed $70 fee for candidate fund raising events and he recom-
mended the elimination of references which give special treatment to Council
candidates.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Lacayo and seconded by
Councilman Mullen that the Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve the Cypress Community Center
Use Policy changes as proposed by the Recreation & Community Services Commission,
subject to deleting Council candidate fund raising events from the Non-profit
Resident category and including them in the Resident Private category. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
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CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS COMMUNITY COUNTRY FESTIVAL EVALUATIONS AND FUTURE
CONSIDERATIONS: The Recreation Director presented a report dated November 10
outlining six recommendations of the Recreation & Community Services Commission
for future community festival events.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Council-
man Kanel that the Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve Recommendations #1, 2, 5 and 6;
approve Recommendation #4 relating to booth rental revenues subject to the
condition that the City Finance Director shall have direct authority and
involvement in the supervision of these funds; and continue Recommendation #3
relating to a permanent banner and poles to the next budget meetings. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mollen, Partin & Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF CARPORT SHELTER FOR TRANSPORTATION COACH: The Recreation
Director presented a report dated November 15 which described a proposed carport
shelter to be constructed at the Community Center for the 18-passenger van.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park
District, it was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel and
unanimously carried to approve an appropriation of $2,800 from the General Fund
to Account #12-4186-593.24 for the purchase of a carport shelter to be placed
at the Cypress Community Center.
In regard to Item #29 concerning Councilmembers' expenditures, Councilman
Mullen stated that, following the last regular meeting, he had reconsidered
his request for reimbursement for attendance at the space shuttle landing.
He pointed out that the expenditure for his attendance was minimal and the
landing was attended by over 300 mayors and elected officials from across the
country which provided a valuable communication exchange of benefit to the
Cypress community. He felt his participation warranted a City expenditure.
Mayor Lacayo indicated that the space shuttle landing was well attended by U.S.
and international representatives and that publicity of the program was impor-
tant to understand its beneficial commercial aspects. He stated it was an
honor to have the Mayor represent the City at the event.
Mayor Lacayo moved that Councilman Mullen submit his reimbursement request to
the City for inclusion on the warrant list. Mayor Lacayo then withdrew the motion.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to approve a
reimbursement of expenses for Councilman Mullen's attendance at the space
shuttle landing.
Councilman Coronado stated the City did not benefit by Councilman Mullen's
attendance and he felt this was a frivolous expenditure of taxpayers' dollars.
He stated he will continue to oppose these types of expenditures.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL~MBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILM~EMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
Coronado
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications were presented at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called an Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. to
discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was called back to
order at 11:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
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ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Mullen and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:40 p.m. to Wednesday, December
1, 1982, at 7:00 p.m.
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