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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 24, 1983
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:32 p.m. on Monday,
January Z4, 1983~ in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5Z75 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
Councilman Mullen
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and
the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Lamm, Lowenberg, Powell and
Schat zeder.
Mayor Lacayo announced that Councilman Mullen would be absent from the meeting for
personal reasons.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was led by Councilman Coronado.
Mayor Lacayo announced that the Council would conduct a brief Executive Session with the
attorney representing the City in salary negotiations.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called an Executive Session at 6:34 p.m. for matters of
personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 6:49 p.m. with Councilman Mullen
absent.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Lacayo read a resolution of commendation adopted by the Council
on January 10 and presented it to 13-year-old Lynn Van Vorce, a Cypress resident, who was
selected as the 198Z All West-Regional Twirling Champion by the National Baton Twirling
Association of America and was also named the 1982 State Petite Majorette Princess of
California by the Drum Majorettes of America in March 1982.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: The City Manager reported that the Boys Club of Cypress
had requested the Council to consider the purchase of a new air-conditioning unit for their
building since the existing unit is beyond repair. The Mayor requested staff to prepare a
report on this matter for the February 14 meeting. At the City Manager's request, the Mayor
added the following items to the agenda:
Item #Z0a to the Consent Calendar regarding the Katella Avenue Corridor Study,
Item ~31 regarding lease of a room at Oxford Jr. High School by the Drury Lea School,
Item 4~32 regarding an Executive Session for personnel matters, and
Item ~33 regarding carpeting in the new Police Department building
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Jeff Vise, 5575 Bishop Street, Cypress, advised the Council of a problem encountered by
a non-Cypress resident who was prevented from enrolling in the pre-school program at
Texaco Park. Mr. Vise reported that the child, Andy, lives in La Palma and has attended the
pre-school since the beginning of the school year with his babysitter's son. Since registration
by Cypress residents met the class capacity, Andy was unable to register for the next
session. Mr. Vise stated he agreed with Cypress residents having first priority to register,
but he felt Andy should be allowed to continue in the second session of the pre-school
program.
Mayor Lacayo stated he was contacted by Mr. Vise and had referred Mr. Vise to the
Recreation & Park Director. Mayor Lacayo stated he would continue this matter until later
and request that Mr. DeCarlo present a report to the Council.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. STEVEN PAUL
HARRINGTON~ DBA ACCUBALANCE: Mayor Lacayo opened the public hearing. The City
Manager presented a report dated January 17 describing the application to allow door-to-door
solicitation for accounting services. No communications regarding the application were
received and the Police Department's investigation found no basis for denial.
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Mr. Steven Harrington, P. O. Box 2473, Cypress, the applicant, stated he performs income
tax and accounting services. He stated he relies primarily on advertising and does not intend
to do much door-to-door solicitation but he would like the option of being able to personally
contact people or distribute fliers on the availability of his services. Mr. Harrington stated
that he will be the only person engaged in solicitation.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone else wished to speak. There were no other speakers.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to close the public hearing
and approve the Special Permit for Mr. Steven Paul Harrington, on behalf of AccuBalance,
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: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. DAVID AMBROSE
ARAGON~ DBA SUNWIZARD: Mayor Lacayo opened the public hearing. The City Manager
presented a report dated January 19 indicating that the application was to allow door-to-door
solicitation for solar water heating. No communications regarding the application were
received. Based on their investigation, the Police Department recommended denial of the
application.
Mayor Lacayo asked if the applicant was present. The applicant was not present. Mayor
Lacayo stated he would like to hear from the applicant before the Council takes action on
the application.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to
continue the public hearing to the February 14 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENTS TO CYPRESS CITY CODE (FIRE RETARDANT
MATERIALS FOR REROOFING AND RETROFITTING OF SMOKE DETECTORS): Mayor
Lacayo opened the public hearing. The Public Works Director presented a report dated
January 13 transmitting an ordinance which would amend the City Code by requiring: (1) fire
retardant materials for all re-roofing where the re-roofing covers more than 10% of the
existing roof; and (Z) retrofitting of smoke detectors in all multiple family developments and
upon the resale of single family units. Mr. Essex reported that the draft ordinance was
transmitted to the Building Industry Association of Orange County and the Apartment
Association of Orange County for their comments. The Apartment Association prepared a
standard ordinance dealing with the retrofitting of smoke detectors and Mr. Essex provided
the Council with a copy of this ordinance. The Public Works Director outlined differences
between the two proposed ordinances. Councilman Kanel asked if staff had contacted the
County or other cities with regard to a grandfather clause in their ordinances. Mr.
Schatzeder reported that the County and the Cities of Anaheim and Brea have provisions in
their ordinances similar to Cypress' relating to a percentage of re-roofing which requires fire
retardant material. Their ordinances did not address any other exceptions.
Assistant Chief Bob Hennessey of the Orange County Fire Department responded to
Councilman Kanel and reported that in the Rossmoor area, some residents were upset
because they were led to believe the re-roofing regulation was effective on a certain date
when it actually became effective a week earlier. The residents had applied for re-roofing
permits with the intent of installing un-treated wood roofs which are less costly than
pressure treated roofs. Chief Hennessey reported that there is no grandfather clause in the
County's or any other city's ordinance. In response to a question from Councilman Kanel,
Chief Hennessey reported that asphalt roofs are classified as Class A fire retardant.
Councilman Coronado addressed the 10% requirement for re-roofing with fire retardant
material and asked if a homeowner could circumvent this requirement by re-roofing his home
in incremental stages. The City Attorney indicated that the draft ordinance could be revised
to have a specific time period applied to the 10% requirement.
Chief Hennessey stated the Fire Department supports the Apartment Association's suggested
ordinance since it clarifies the issue of who is responsible for the maintenance of smoke
detectors and it provides the Fire Department with inspection authority to conduct random
samplings of apartment units. He suggested that these provisions be incorporated in the
City's ordinance.
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The City Attorney expressed concerns about making the weekly testing of a smoke detector
by the tenant a legal, requirement. Chief Hennessey stated this section clarifies the
tenant/owner responsibilities. It requires the owner to post instructions advising tenants of
their responsibility to test smoke detectors and report defects, and requires the owner to
ensure that the devices are operable. Mr. Murphy indicated that while the Association's
ordinance seeks to have the owner and tenant share responsibility for an inoperable smoke
detector, the courts, in determining liability, may or may not find a tenant responsible to
maintain the device.
Mr. Ray Maggi, 0141 Orange, Cypress, representing the California Apartment Association,
suggested that paragraph 1Z.10(a) of the City's ordinance include the statement that smoke
detectors can be battery-operated. He also recommended that the ordinance include
requirements that only State Fire Marshal approved smoke detectors may be used, and that
an audible alarm be sounded that is heard in sleeping areas. Mr. Maggi stated the Association
recommended weekly testing of smoke detectors since the instructions on existing Fire
Marshal approved smoke detectors call for weekly testing. Mr. Maggi indicated that since it
is physically impossible for an apartment owner to enter each unit weekly to test the devices,
the Association proposes to develop a universal sign (similar to swimming pool rule signs)
which can be used in the various cities to educate owners/tenants on their responsibilities.
Mr. Maggi reported that the Association's legal counsel has investigated the responsibility
issue and feels it is one whicb will have to be decided by the courts. He indicated that
currently the City's ordinance is not enforceable because it requires the Fire Department to
perform 100% of the inspections, and because it is physically impossible for City personnel to
do all of the inspections. The Apartment Association proposes that random sampling can be
done concurrently with the Fire Department's routine inspection of fire extinguishers. With
regard to the certification of compliance, Mr. Maggi stated the Association's ordinance
requires certification from the seller which can go to escrow. He recommended that
provisions of the two proposed ordinances be combined.
In discussing the weekly testing provision included in the draft ordinance, Mayor Lacayo
suggested that this provision could be included in the findings section of the ordinance. The
City Attorney indicated his concern was that there was no practical way to enforce the
weekly testing and the City could expose itself to additional liability with such a
requirement. He suggested that the Council could adopt an ordinance requiring the
installation of smoke detectors and then adopt a resolution urging their periodic testing by
tenants.
Mr. Bill Marshall, representing the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association and the
Committee for Fire Safe Roofing, stated they favor these type ordinances which have been
adopted by over 140 cities. He reported that while most ordinances are adopted following
the normal public hearing process, several cities, such as Anaheim, have adopted the
ordinance as an urgency ordinance. Santa Aha adopted an ordinance for new construction
following the normal process and then adopted an urgency ordinance covering re-roofing.
The City of San Diego adopted its ordinance January 3, 1983 and made it effective July 1,
1983. In regard to possible non-compliance with the 10% requirement for re-roofing, Mr.
Marshall indicated that most cities put a one year limit on the percentage. He stated it
would be impractical and costly for a homeowner to do several re-roofings within a year.
Mr. Maggi reported that, unlike the City's draft ordinance, the Association's ordinance
provides that any major remodeling over $1,000, rather than a sale, would require installation
of a smoke detector. He reported that the City of Los Angeles is considering making it a
criminal offense to disable a smoke detector.
Mr. Jeff Vice, 5575 Bishop Street, Cypress, asked how long a "reasonable amount of time"
was for the apartment owner to repair an inoperable smoke detector. Mr. Maggi stated the
courts have defined "reasonable amount of time". He stated he would like this specified in
the ordinance as 48 hours or three days.
Mayor Lacayo requested that the City Attorney (1) review the following alternatives in
drafting the City's ordinance: a provision which addresses the tenant's responsibility to
perform weekly testing of the smoke detector, a provision for testing which is advisory in
nature only, and no provision for weekly testing by the tenant, or (Z) advise the Council of
another method for addressing the testing of smoke detectors if the Council wishes to include
such a provision in the ordinance. Councilman Coronado requested that the City Attorney
keep in mind the potential liability to the City when drafting the ordinance.
It was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to
continue the public hearing to the February 14 meeting and request the City Attorney to
draft the ordinance consolidating provisions from the ordinances submitted by staff and the
Apartment Association. Mayor Lacayo stated the Council would appreciate input from Mr.
Maggi and Chief Hennessey in drafting the ordinance.
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CONSIDERATION OF ~)IRECTIONAL SIGN FOR AVENIDA SEVILLA IN TANGLEWOOD
TOWNHOUSES ADJACENT TO ORANGE AVENUE: Mr. Essex presented a report from the
Public Works Director dated January 18 indicating that Mr. Moonier, a resident of
Tanglewood, had requested the installation of a directional sign because of the confusion
relating to the house numbers on Orange Avenue and Avenida Sevilla. Mayor Lacayo stated
that he and the Public Works Director met with the homeowner and visited the area.
Mr. Don Moonier, 4080 Avenida Sevilla, Cypress, described the mail delivery problem in his
town-home complex and reported that confusion exists because of the physical layout of the
units and fact that Avenida Sevilla and Orange Avenue have the same address numbers. Mr.
Moonier reported that this is the only area in the complex where streets have duplicate house
numbers. He reported the problem exists for mail carriers, delivery people and visitors to
the units. Mr. Moonier requested that a simple sign with the address numbers for Avenida
Sevilla be placed on Orange Avenue in front of the walkway leading to Avenida Sevilla to
eliminate the confusion.
Mayor Lacayo stated the recommended location for the sign placement was on Orange
Avenue behind the sidewalk. Mr. Schatzeder indicated that the sign should cost under $100.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Kanel to direct staff to
proceed with the sign installation to resolve the problem for Avenida Sevilla addresses. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
RECESS: The Mayor called a recess at 8:08 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at
8:Z4 p.m. with Councilman Mullen absent.
CONSIDERATION OF DUPLICATING SERVICES FOR NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH: The City
Manager presented a report dated January 17 describing a duplicating services program for
Neighborhood Watch to be provided by the City's Print Shop.
Councilman Kanel indicated that he had requested this item on the agenda because of his
contact with a Neighborhood Watch area coordinator, Mr. Angers, who explained the
importance of maintaining constant communication with Neighborhood Watch participants in
order to keep them actively interested in the program. Councilman Kanel reported that
coordinators have incurred personal costs or have difficulty in duplicating materials at their
place of work. He suggested that a centralized location be made available where
Neighborhood Watch coordinators can have materials printed for distribution.
Mr. Paul Angers, 1035Z Aurelia, Cypress, reported that he instructs Neighborhood Watch
captains on their duties and the most important part of training is teaching them the art of
communication. He stated a copying machine is needed.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to authorize staff
to provide duplicating services to Neighborhood Watch Block Captains and notify them of the
availability of the services. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Mullen
In regard to Item 4t31 added to the agenda concerning the lease of a room at Oxford Jr. High
School, Mr. Essex reported that a group which conducts a school for gifted children must
relocate from their facilities at the Mackay School and had expressed interest in leasing one
classroom at Oxford. He reported that the Electronics School had no immediate need for the
building recently vacated by the Police Department and did not object to a sub-lease of one
classroom through the end of June. Mr. Essex indicated that he can proceed with drafting
the lease provisions which would be submitted for approval by the Anaheim Union High
School District.
Mr. Dan Matthews, 87Z1 Cypress Street, Cypress, Headmaster of the Drury Lea School,
reported that another school with grades K-1Z is currently leasing the Mackay School and did
not like having two schools on the property. Mr. Matthews reported that he contacted the
lessee of the Morris School but they were not interested in sub-leasing that facility because
they may wish to operate their own school sometime in the future. Mr. Matthews reported
the Drury Lea School currently has eight gifted students and there would be a maximum
enrollment of 15 by the end of the year.
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to authorize the
City Manager to negotiate a sub-lease agreement for use of one classroom at Oxford Jr. High
School by the Drury Lea School, subject to approval of the Anaheim Union High School
District. The motion uqanlmously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo added Item ~34 to the agenda regarding the Texaco
Park pre-school program and request made by Mr. Vise~ and he asked for a report from the
Recreation & Park Director. Mr. DeCarlo reported on the circumstances relating to the
inability of the non-residents to register their son Andy in the next session of the pre-school
program. He reported the District's policy for all registered classes is that Cypress residents
are given first priority to register on the first day and then non-residents are eligible to
register. He reported that often the pre-school program is filled on the first day so non-
residents do not always get a chance to register. Mr. DeCarlo reported that the enrollment
limit for the 3-year-old class is Z5 children. He reported that the District already allowed
one exception for a Cypress resident because of a death in the family and extended the
enrollment to 26, therefore Andy's parents were not allowed to register. Mr. DeCarlo
reported that some non-residents were able to register for the pre-school program on the
second day, however, the persons registering Andy came in later. Mr. DeCarlo reported that
there were five children registered in the first session who are not registered in the next
session and they may include both residents and non-residents. He reported there is a waiting
list of nine children and Andy is first on the list. He stated the 3-year-old class structure is
set up by the teachers who determined that 25 children was the maximum they could handle.
Mr. Jeff Vise, 5575 Bishop Street, Cypress, stated he felt the second session was not a
repetition of the first session but was a continuation. Ne indicated he agreed with the
registration priority being given to Cypress residents, but he felt this particular situation
deserved a relaxation of the rules. Mr. Vise reported that 30 children are allowed in the 4-
year-old class and he felt allowing Z7 in the 3-year-old class would not be difficult. He
stated that non-residents have no alternative but to register on the second day.
Councilman Kanel pointed out that this situation involved two children who were cared for
together and attended the same pre-school class, and he felt there could be a negative affect
on the child by denying him enrollment in the next session of the class.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve a
waiver and accept the application of Andy for the next session of the pre-school class at
Texaco Park, as requested by Mr. Vice. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Mayor Lacayo requested that staff notify the Recreation & Community Services Commission
that the Council had approved this waiver. He requested that the Commission review the
District's rules and policies concerning class registration priorities and availability of classes
to non-residents, and he suggested that the Commission consider restricting enrollment,
particularly in popular classes, to residents only.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and carried, with
Councilman Coronado abstaining~ to approve the minutes of January 10.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE WATER DISTRIBUTION TRUCK~
RE(~UEST FOR QUOTATION #8Z83-39: Mr. Essex presented a report dated January 17 from
the Finance Director which indicated that bids were requested from six vendors and two bids
were received. Mr. Schatzeder reported that staff conducted an extensive search to locate a
used water truck but the vehicles found were either in worse condition than the City's truck
or were unsuitable.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to accept the bid of
Carmenita Ford Truck Sales, 13443 E. Freeway Drive, Santa Fe Springs, as the lowest
responsible bidder and award them the contract for the purchase of one water distribution
truck in the amount of $35,ZZ4.31. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
January Z4, 1983
Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
None
Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TWO TIME CLOCKS~ REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION #8Z83-46: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Finance Director dated
January 17 which outh~ed three bids received. The Police Chief explained why two of the
models were unsuitable for the Police Department's use.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to: (1) reject the bids
of Stromberg Products and Lathem Time California, Inc. as unacceptable for Police
Department use, (Z) appropriate $157.00 from the Intragovernmental Service Fund to
Account #90-4694-653.38 and (3) award a contract for the purchase of two time clocks to
Time Clock Sales & Service Company, Z950 Airway D-8, Costa Mesa, in the amount of
$1,007.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
None
Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS~
CYPRESS CMC CENTER: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Finance Director dated
January 17 which recommended an award of contract to Youell Trane Service. Mayor Lacayo
asked if staff was able to determine what repairs/expenditures were actually necessary. Mr.
Schatzeder reported that this company performed satisfactory work at the Police
Department and that, before undertaking any repairs, they checked with a member of the
Public Works staff thereby assuring that no unnecessary work was done.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel a_nd seconded by Councilman Partin to authorize a
purchase order contract with a Not to Exceed Amount of $3,445.00 issued to Youell Trane
Service for the repairs to the Civic Center air conditioning system. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
MEZZANINE ENCLOSURE AT THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER~ REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION #8Z83-41: The City Manager presented a report from the Finance Director
dated January 10 which indicated that bids were requested from six contractors and two bids
were received.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was
moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept the bid of Nello
Kunkel, General Contractor, 8562 Kendor Drive, Buena Park, as the lowest responsible bidder
and award him the contract in the amount of $4,800.00. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AN AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM~
ROOM #3 OF THE CYPRESS SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
#8283-43: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Finance Director dated January 10 which
outlined three bids received. Councilman Coronado inquired if the portable air conditioning
units purchased for the Police Department could be used at the Seniors Center. Mr. Essex
reported that he was negotiating with the Electronics School to have the units remain at
Oxford which would allow the City to recover some of its costs. Mr. DeCarlo reported that
the portable units would not be feasible at the Cypress School because of its high ceilings.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was
moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to accept the bid of Dickson
Appliance & Air Conditioning, 1918 S. Main Street, Santa Ana, as the lowest responsible
bidder and award them the contract in the amount of $3,81Z.00. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
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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 on the agenda. Councilman Kanel requested the
removal of Item 4~10 for discussion.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve Items ~7
through 4~21 with the exception of Item ~10. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Item 4~7: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item ~8: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
Martha J. Jordan, DBA Cypress Family Billiards, 6287-89 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 49: Consideration of Proclaiming Sunday, February 13, 1983, as World Marriage Day.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim Sunday, February 13,
1983, as "World Marriage Day" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item 4~11: Consideration of Verified Claim for Damages Filed by Sam B. Dunford, Attorney,
on Behalf of Kenneth Anthony Davis, a Minor, and Diane R. Davis.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's claim adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item 4tlZ: Consideration of Financial Statements of the City of Cypress for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 1982.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item ~13: Consideration of Claim for Personal Injuries Submitted by Mark E. Edwards,
Attorney, on Behalf of Sandy Marie Kilpatrick, a Minor, and Judy Marie Kilpatrlck.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's claim adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item ~14: Consideration of Replacement of Stolen Back Pack Blower.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) appropriate $450.00 from the Central Services
Replacement Fund to Account ~90-4484-650.35 and (2) authorize the purchase of a new Back
Pack Blower to replace the unit lost due to theft.
Item 4~15: Consideration of Retaining the Services of a State Hearing Officer.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize and direct staff to retain the services of
a hearing officer to take all evidence and prepare a proposed decision relating to the
disciplinary action.
Item 916: Consideration of Traffic Commission Reorganization.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item ~17: Consideration of Nature Park Tour.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to arrange for a tour and an
informal dedication program with Supervisor Wieder for an appropriate date in April.
Item ~18: Continuation of Consideration of Section 209 of the Economic Recovery Tax Act
of 1981 Concerning Public Utility Property.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize a communication to be sent to
Congressman Patterson requesting appropriate legislation to reverse the regulations
contained in Section 209 of the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 concerning the
normalization requirement for public utility property.
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Item ~19: Consideration of Request from the Cypress Public Safety Employees Association
to Use a Portion of the Police Building for their Physical Fitness Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to notify the Cypress
Public Safety Employees Association that the Association members will be allowed to use a
portion of the new police building for installation of certain physical fitness equipment,
subject to the conditions outlined in the report.
Item ~20: Consideration of Employment List - Maintenance Worker I.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of
Maintenance Worker I as submitted.
Item #Z0a: Consideration of Resolution Requesting Funds for the Katella Avenue Corridor
Study by the Orange County Transportation Commission.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. Z605
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE crrY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION TO
PROV~Z)E FUNDS FOR A KATELLA AVENUE CORRIDOR STUDY IN FISCAL
YEAR 1983/84.
Item 4~Zl: Consideration of Acceptance of the Renovation of Park Building, Termite
Repairs and Security Lighting at Eucalyptus Park, City of Cypress Project #8ZZZ-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District: (1) approve the contract change
from $14,757.15 to $17,744.48 and (Z) accept the renovation of the park building,
termite repairs and security lighting at Eucalyptus Park, City of Cypress Project
~8ZZZ-90, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the plans and
specifications.
In regard to Item #10, Consideration of Resolution Commending Mrs. Mildred Vessels
on Receiving the Orange County Sports Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award,
Councilman Kanel suggested that the Mayor be authorized to attend the banquet to
present the Council's resolution to Mrs. Vessels.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows, and authorize the Mayor to attend
the banquet to present the Resolution and to be reimbursed for his expenses:
RESOLUTION NO. 2606
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MRS. MILDRED VESSELS ON RECEIVING THE ORANGE
COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, 8TH YEAR H/CD PROGRAM~ TO IMPROVE
BISHOP STREET FROM WATSON STREET TO WALKER STREET~ ALLEY BE'rW~:~:N
NELSON STREET AND NEWMAN STREET~ ALLEY BFTWEEN WALKER STREET AND
GRAHAM STREET~ AND WATSON STREET BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND S.P.R.R.t
CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT 4~7938-10: The City Manager summarized a report from the
Public Works Director dated January 13 which described the proposed 8th year project.
Although the City was unsuccessful in getting funding participation by the property owners as
well as HCD funding to improve Watson Street, north of Lincoln Avenue, staff recommended
that the City proceed with improvements since Watson is a heavily traveled street and the
improvements would correct drainage problems and provide sidewalks for children's safety.
Mr. Schatzeder reported that the work should commence by mid-March.
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January 24, 1983
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to: (1) authorize an
appropriation from the fund balance of the Z106 Gas Tax Fund and appropriate $70,000.00 to
Account ~ZZ-4186-435~Z1, and (Z) approve the plans and specifications for the construction of
Project ~7938-10, the Community Development Project, 8th Year H/CD Program, to improve
Bishop Street from Watson Street to Walker Street, alley between Nelson Street and Newman
Street, alley between Walker Street and Graham Street, and Watson Street from Lincoln
Avenue to the Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids with bids to be opened on March 1, 1983, at 2:00 p.m. in the office of the
City Clerk. The motion unanimously ca~ied by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
None
Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF A REPORT CONCERNING CITY POLICY ON THE EXPUNGING OR
DESTRUCTION OF ADVERSE/DISCIPLINARY MATERIALS FROM EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL
FILES: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter from the Administrative
Coordinating Team dated January 17. Councilman Kanel announced that Councilman Mullen
had requested that this item be continued.
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo continued the item to the February 14 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY NEWSLETTER ARTICLES: The City Manager presented a report
dated January 19 which transmitted the draft newsletter articles for the Spring recreation
brochure. Councilman Partin corrected a misspelling of Mrs. Morio's name, and Mayor
Lacayo requested that the newsletter include an article describing the progress of cable TV
in Cypress.
The Council accepted the newsletter articles with the correction and addition.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by
Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Warrant List for
Warrants ~7414Z through 74157 and 74310 through 74468 in the total amount of
$780,341.50. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
In regard to Item #33 added to the agenda concerning carpeting in the new Police building,
Councilman Coronado inquired about the lack of carpeting in the reception area behind the
glass window. He felt the lack of carpeting was unsightly. Chief Lowenberg reported that
the architect had recommended no carpeting in the dispatch area because of the office chairs
and no carpeting in the records area because of the high stacked file cabinets which would be
located there. He reported that carpeting may be installed by the counter area and in the
squad room to correct a sound problem.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo announced that the president of the League of
California Cities was recommending the reappointment of Councilman Coronado to the
Committee on Revenue and Taxation. Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo expressed the
Council's support for the appointment.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called an Executive Session for personnel matters at
9:20 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 10:13 p.m. with Councilman Mullen
absent.
ADJOURNMENT: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 10:13 p.m. to Monday, February 7, at
7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.
MAYOR OF THi~I~O~ CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLER~ O'F ~IE-C~rY×O'~F CYPRESS
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