HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 83-05-09MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 9, 1983
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m.,
on ~londay, May 9, 1983, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
ABSENT: None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City
Attorney, and the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Lamm,
Lowenberg, Powell, and Schatzeder.
At this time the Council recessed to the Conference Room to conduct a joint
meeting with the Cypress Youth Commission.
The Youth Commission informed the Council on their ideas for operating the
Commission in 1983-84. The main topics covered were the appointment of
Commissioners earlier in the year; the adoption of a "Law Month" to include
a "Youth and Law Day"; some type of youth day enabling the younger-aged
children to be exposed to the various community organizations; a suggestion
that the Commission meet with the City Council at least twice a year; and
the involvement of the Commission with the elementary schools' "Drug Awareness"
programs.
The Council continued the regular meeting at 7:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Pam Lincoln led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
~lr. Essex requested an Executive Session on personnel and litigation matters
at the end of the meeting.
The Council added Item #35 to the agenda concerning installation of a drinking
fountain at Oxford School site.
The Council added Item #36 to the agenda relating to the showing of "R" rated
movies at the local theatre.
ORAL CO}~UNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR HEATHER SUMMEY - "PETITE MISS
MAJORETTE OF CALIFORNIA, 1983": Mayor Lacayo presented Miss Heather Summey
with a Resolution of Commendation for being named "Petite Miss Majorette of
California, 1983" and praising her outstanding achievements in baton twirling.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR ELDRICK "TIGER" WOODS - OUT-
STANDING GOLFING ACHIEVEMENTS: Mayor Lacayo presented Eldrick "Tiger" Woods
with a Resolution commending his outstanding achievements in golfing and
highlighted his specific accomplishments.
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE AWARDS: Mayor Lacayo prgsented Joan Hilker with a
plaque naming her Police Department's "Employee of the Year". Mayor Lacayo
presented Chrysteen Massey with a five-year service pin and thanked her for
her years of service with the City.
PRESENTATION OF A PROCLAMATION TO EMERY BAGGS: Mayor Lacayo introduced Mr. Baggs
and informed the audience that Mr. Baggs is the mascot for the "Neighborhood
Watch" program and is referred to as Mr. McGruff when in costume. Mayor Lacayo
read the proclamation to Mr. Baggs declaring him as "Citizen of the Year"
and 1983 as the "Year of McGruff".
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MINUTES: Councilman Coronado stated that he would abstain on the approval of
the Minutes for April 12, 1983 as he was absent from that meeting. It was
moved by Councilman Partin, seconded by Mayor Lacayo, and carried to approve
the Minutes of April 12, 1983, with Councilman Coronado abstaining.
It was moved by Councilman Partin, seconded by Mayor Lacayo, and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of April 25, 1983.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE (FIRE RETARDANT MATERIALS FOR REROOFING AND RETROFITTING OF SMOKE
DETECTORS): Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Essex informed
the Council that the Roofing Ordinance had been amended as indicated at the
last Council meeting and the Smoke Detector Ordinance was amended to incor-
porate the additional wording as requested by the Orange County Fire Marshal.
Mayor Lacayo requested anyone wishing to address the Council on this matter
to come forth.
The Council discussed possibilities of informing residents of the reroofing
requirements and a possible extension of the effective date.
Mayor Lacayo moved to continue the Reroofing Ordinance to the next Council
meeting and refer it to the staff regarding the time extension option. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and hearing no objection, it was so
ordered by the Chair.
Ms. Lois Abourezk, 5658 Camp St., Cypress, informed the Council that her husband
is in the roofing business and stated that there is quite a backlog in this
industry and any time extension would be helpful.
Mayor Lacayo requested any public testimony on the Smoke Detector Ordinance.
Hearing none, Councilman Kanel moved to continue the Public Hearing and adopt
the Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 706
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 5-2 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, THEREBY
AMENDING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1979
EDITION, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 1979 EDITION.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COb~NCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 80-12 (BETHANY MANOR FOUNDATION AND CYPRESS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
CHURCH~ 9739 DENNI STREET): Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing on this
item and requested the staff report. Mr. Lamm informed the Council that this
is a request for an extension and an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.
80-12. He stated that the original use permit limited use for three years and
the request is for an extension of seven years. Mr. Lamm stated that the
public had been notified of this Pub lio Hearing and to date the staff had no
complaints registered against this permit.
Mr. Lamm responded to Councilman Coronado that there wore some conflicts with
the accessibility of the fields to the public; however, that seems to have
been resolved and there have been no complaints in the last 6 - 12 months.
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Pastor Michael Dixon, Cypress Christian Fellowship Church, addressed the
Council stating that the use permit has been very workable during the past
three years.
Councilman Mullen moved to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving a seven-year extension of Condi-
tional Use Permit No. 80-12 and amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 80-12
whereupon these permits would expire on May 27, 1990:
RESOLUTION NO. 2641
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 80-12 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-3 (ONSITE
AND OFFSITE SALE OF BEER & WINE/VIDEO MACHINES~ BROTHERS TWO DELI~ 6273
BALL ROAD): Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing on this item and requested
staff to present its report. Mr. Lamm informed the Council that the applicant
is requesting approval of a beer and wine permit and the installation of three
additional video games. Mr. Lamm stated that the public has been notified and
to date there have been no complaints.
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Sogsti, 5722 Richmond, Garden Grove, informed the Council
that approximately fifty percent of his business is take-out. Mr. Sogsti
informed the Council that in the past five years he has never had a problem
with young people and the video machines.
Councilman Kanel moved to close the Public Hearing amd adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 83-3 with
conditions and limiting the number of video game machines to three:
RESOLUTION NO. 2642
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-3 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
The Council discussed the feasibility of allowing more than three video games in
certain instances and it was agreed that the Council may review its policy on
regulating video games in certain businesses.
RECESS: Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 8:38 p.m. and reconvened the meeting_
at 8:44 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-4 (BIBLE TRAIN-
ING AND CHURCH, UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH, 9733 WALKER STREET): Mayor Lacayo
opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Lamm stated that this church operates out of a
residential type dwelling with a large livingroom area to accommodate the bible
study group. The public had been notified of this hearing and no communications
have been received by the staff.
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Reverend Don Vestal, 9733 Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council stating
that the church requests authorization to advertise via signs and public notices.
The Council changed Condition #1 to read, "Church occupancy shall be limited to
no more than thirty persons."
Reverend Vestal stated that he was satisfied with the five conditions.
Hearing no further audience communication, Councilman Mullen moved to close
the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 83-4 - with conditions:
RESOLUTION NO. 2643
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-4 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MBMBERS:
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-5 (FOUR-
UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX~ 5662 BISHOP STREET): Mayor Lacayo opened the Public
Hearing and referred it to staff for a report. Mr. La~m stated that this
application included a variance to allow the building of a full second story
in this zone. Mr. Lamm stated that two written statements had been received
this evening from 1) Anita and Debbie Oreas objecting to the apartments
stating it would contribute to the traffic, noise, crime, and diminish the
property values in the area; 2) Sue McClanahan, 5560 Camp Street, objecting
to the noise, traffic problems, and loss of privacy.
Mr. Donald Cook, 5662 Bishop, Cypress, the applicant, stated that he would be
willing to work with the City to obtain the best possible solution for the
construction of the building on this lot.
Mr. John Johnston, 5664 Camp, Cypress, addressed the Council in opposition
to the application. He stated he did not feel that this development would
be desirable to the neighborhood.
Mr. Lee Oreas, 5653 Camp, Cypress, informed the Council that his residence
would be located approximately 10 feet from this development and he felt it
would infringe on his privacy.
Ms. Abourezk, 5658 Camp, Cypress, stated that she objected to this development
by reason of the increased traffic.
M~. Susan Borges, 5612 Bishop , Cypress, addressed the Council in opposition
to the development citing the increase of child traffic to the elementary
school.
Bob and Rachel Muller, 5632 Bishop, Cypress, inquired as to what the Environ-
mental Impact Report actually stated.
Mr. Lamm stated that a negative declaration meant that there would be no
significant impact on the environment.
Ms. Muller further stated that she was concerned about the availability of
parking for this new complex.
Ms. Joan Johnston, 5664 Camp, Cypress, stated that she objected to the density
of this proposal.
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Mr. Cook stated that the parking is provided in the lower level and that
a one-story development would create a greater parking problem on the streets.
He further stated that he could build the development as a one-story; however,
staff had felt that this proposal best addressed the needs of the area.
Ms. Johnston, 5664 Camp, Cypress, stated that she was not aware that the zoning
would allow this high density; however, if the Code allows this, she felt the
proposal would be the best to provide needed parking space for the area.
Councilman Mullen moved to continue this item to the next Council meeting and di-
rected staff to review the concern of adjacent residents regarding the invasion
of privacy issue and attempt tO resolve this problem. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - PRECIOUS
METAL EXCHANGE OF CALIFORNIA~ 5899 CERRITOS AVENUE (SECONDHAND DEALERSHIP):
Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Essex informed the Council that
staff recommends continuance of this Public Hearing pending further investi-
gation.
Mayor Lacayo requested staff look into controls on the illegal sale of stolen
merchandise when this item is back on the agenda.
The Council concurred on continuing this item.
At this time, Mayor Lacayo announced that Community Development Director,
Donald Lamm, would be leaving the City of Cypress to accept the position of
Community Development Director for the City of Tustin.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERRITOS AVENUE
FROM WALKER STREET TO MOODY STREET~ AHFP NO. 1080 - CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT
NO. 8304-10: Mr. Essex stated that 11 bids were received and staff recommended
awarding the contract to Blair Paving, Inc. who submitted the lowest responsible
bid as well as approving B & E Construction Co. as the subcontractor for the
underground portion of this contract.
Councilman Mullen moved that the Council approve 1) B & E Construction Co., P. O.
Box 10238, Santa Ana, CA 92711, as the subcontractor for the underground portion
of the contract and 2) Determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Project
#8304-10-1080 is Blair Paving, Inc., and award the contract for the Cerritos
Avenue improvements to Blair Paving, Inc., 4071 E. La Palma, Suite B, Anaheim,
CA 92807, in the amount of $329.981.80. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Partin and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COb-NCIL MBMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION SURVEY CONTRACT FOR CERRITOS AVENUE
IMEROVEMENTS~ ANFP NO. 1080~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8304-10: Mr. Essex
stated that nine bids were received with the low bidder being RdM Land Surveying,
Costa Mesa, in the amount of $1,820.00.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to determine
that RdM Land Surveying was the lowest responsible bidder and award the contract
for the construction survey of Cerritos Avenue, Project No. 8304-10-1080, to
RdM Land Surveying, 447 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 per their proposal
in the amount of $1,820.00. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Lacayo announced that ail items listed on the agenda
under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine and
enacted by one motion approving the recommenations on the agenda.
Councilman Coronado requested that Items No. 20 and No. 25 be removed from the
Consent Calendar. Councilman Kanel requested that Item No. 18 be removed from
the Consent Calendar. Mayor Lacayo requested that Item No. 17 include the name
of the Public Works Director, Mr. Art Schatzeder.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve
Items No. 12 - 17, Item No. 19, and Items No. 21 - 24 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL ~MBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
Item No. 12: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for Con-
sideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 13: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage
License Filed by Constance D. & Stephen H. Sogsti, D.B.A. Brother's Two Deli &
Subs, 6273 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this application subject
to the final action taken by the City Council on Conditional Use Permit No. 83-3
scheduled for consideration on May 9, 1983.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Renewal of Towing Service Contract.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of the contract for
auto towing service with Cypress Auto Tow for a period of one year, ending June
30, 1984, with an increase in the daily storage rate from $5.00 to $6.00.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Staff's Attendance at Prime Users Group Convention.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Finance Director to attend
the annuai Prime Users Group National Conference in San Francisco on June 19 -
23, 1983, and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Michael Ernest
Vega.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, commending Boy Scout Michael Ernest Vega on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout:
RESOLUTION NO. 2644
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT MICHAEL ERNEST VEGA ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Proclaiming May 22 - 28, 1983, as "Public Works
Wee~II.
Recommendation: %hat the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the period
of May 22 - 28, 1983, as "Public Works Week" in the City of Cypress.
i]tem No. 19: Consideration of Employment of Former Public Works Inspector for
Inspection of Cerritos Avenue Improvements, Project No. 8304-10.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the contractual employment of
the former Public Works Inspector for inspection of public improvements in
connection with Project No. 8304-10-1080, Cerritos Avenue, as described in
the report dated April 27, 1983.
Item No. 21: Consideration of Vacation Credit for Police Chief.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize five years prior service
credit to be added to the Police Chief's current years of employment for
determining his vacation accrual rate.
Item No. 22: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Nicholas
Michael Testa, III.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, commending Boy Scout Nicholas ~chael Testa, III, on achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout:
RESOLUTION NO. 2645
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CO~W_ENDING BOY SCOUT NICHOLAS MICHAEL TESTA, III,
ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 23: Consideration of an Ordinance Requiring a Special Permit for Door-
to door Solicitation for Donations.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading of the Ordinance
by title only, title as follows, amending Section 15-55(C) of the City Code
relating to the definition of solicitor:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 15-55(C) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "SOLICITOR".
Item No. 24: Consideration of Authorization for the Police Department to File a
Grant Proposal for Victims Assistance Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, authorizing Police Chief Lowenberg to file a grant proposal for the
Victims Services Program:
RESOLUTION NO. 2646
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF THE CYPRESS/LA PALMA SEXUAL
ASSAULT/VICTIM SERVICES PROGRAM GRANT TO THE OFFICE
OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE PLANNING, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
In regard to Item No. 18 - Consideration of Communication From the Orange County
Sanitation Districts Requesting Support for the Policy that Each Member City be
Restricted to One Representative, Councilman Mullen stated that some cities, due
to boundary lines are represented by several districts and, therefore, have
several representatives rather than one person to represent all districts. This
would reduce the cost of remuneration for the Sanitation District.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor Lacayo to authorize the City
Manager to notify the Orange County Sanitation Districts that the City of Cypress
concurs with the policy that member agencies should have only one representative
on the Sanitation Districts' Board. The motion carried unanimously by the fol-
lowing roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCIL ~MBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
In regard to Item No. 20 - Consideration of Grant Application for State Traffic
Safety Funds, City of Cypress Project No. 8131-90, Mr. Essex stated that the
majorproject cost to the City would be staff time. Mr. Schatzeder stated that
this project would be a great benefit to the Engineering Division and that
the speed study to be performed is required by law.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Mayor Lacayo that the City
Council approve the grant application to the State for funding of a traffic
control devices inventory. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL ~MBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
In regard to Item No. 25 - Consideration of Pacific Telephone Bill for Relocation
of 911 System, Chief Lowenberg stated that the implementation of the 911 System
Was countywide and that it was necessary to move the equipment to the new Police
Department facility.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Mayor Lacayo to authorize the
payment of $12,001.41 to the State of California, Department of General Services,
for the cost of relocating the 911 Emergency Telephone System. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL ~MBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM STRAIGHT TALK CLINIC~ INC. REQUESTING AN
APPROPRIATION OF $10~000: The Mayor aeked if there were anyone in the audience
who wished to address this issue.
Hr. Arnold Moss, 11447 Orange Park Avenue, Orange, addressed the Council stating
that the Straight Talk Clinic had not received any funds from the City of Cypress
since Proposition 13 was passed.
Mr. Bruce Robbins, Executive Director of Straight Talk Clinic, informed the Council
that the Clinic is in need of funds to operate the Cypress Clinic and stated that
the biggest users of Straight Talk Clinic are Cypress residents.
Councilman Partin requested that the Clinic provide a brief report on its operation
over the past few years.
Mayor Lacayo instructed Mr. Robbins to to,urn ag ~h~ nag: Council mae:ing with this
information and the Council will r~v$~w ~h~a r~qu~t along with the preliminary
budget.
CONSIDERATION OF CABLE TV CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS: The Council concurred that there
were several questions to be discussed on this item and a workshop session was set
for Wednesday, May 18, 1983, at 7 p.m., to review this item. Councilman Coronado
suggested the Council consider a display for the citizens to view the equipment
and understand the system.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called for an Executive Session at 10:15 p.m. on
personnel matters. The meeting was called back to order at 11:15 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER: The Council continued
discussion on this item until the City Attorney has modified the agreement and
it would be considered at the May 18, 1983 City Council meeting.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE TRAFFIC COMMISSIONERS: Councilman Partin
recommended that William Sanchez and Bobbi Bloch be appointed to the Traffic
Commission. The Council unanimously approved the appointment of William Sanchez
and Bobbi Bloch to the Traffic Commission.
The Council directed Mr. Essex to swear in the newly-appointed Commissioners so
they could be in attendance at the next Traffic Commission meeting and they
would be sworn in during a City Council meeting for ceremonial purposes.
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE POLITICAL SIGN AND CAMPAIGN LIMITATIONS
ORDINANCE STUDY COMMITTEE: Upon the motion of Councilman Kanel, seconded by
Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried, the Council appointed Mrs. Christine Swain
to the Political Sign and Campaign Limitations Ordinance Study Committee.
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF TRAFFIC COMMISSION MEETING OF APRIL 19~ 1983
(LEFT-TURN POCKET ON BLOOmfIELD STREET AT MYRA AVENUE~ "NO PARKING ANY TIME"
ON BLOOMFIELD STREET~ EAST SIDE~ 90' LONG AND NORTH OF THE CROSSWALK ON CARBON
CREEK CHANNEL, AND EXPEDITING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STANTON CHANNEL CROSSING
ON HOLDER STREET): It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor
Lacayo to direct staff to participate with the City of Los Alamitos in the
installation of a left-turn pocket on Bloomf$~ld Street at I~ra Avenue and
to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing a
"No Parking Any Time" zone on Bloomfield Street, east side, 90' long and
north of the crosswalk on the Carbon Creek Channel:
RESOLUTION NO. 2647
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING ANY TIM~" AREA ON BLOOMFIELD
STREET, NORTH OF THE CARBON CREEK CHANNEL.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
The Council continued discussion on the construction of the Stanton Channel Cross-
ing on Holder Street issue to the May 18, 1983 Council meeting and requested
staff to inform the Council on the procedure taken for public noticing on the
previous public hearing.
CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE MAY 12, 1983 GENERAL MEETING OF
THE ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES: Councilman Mullen
moved that the voting representative be directed to vote for Mr. Jim Beam for
the vacancy on the Orange County Transportation Commission. The motion was
seconded by Mayor Lacayo and carried with Councilman Coronado abstaining.
Councilman Mullen moved that the City direct the voting delegate to cast the
City's vote in support of the legislation placing the 1% sales tax increase
on the ballot. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously
carried.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COmmERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 75674 -
75899: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Mayor Lacayo to approve
the Warrant List for Warrants No. 75674 - 75899 in the total amount of $497,335.26.-~-
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 8.A. OF ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 640: It was moved by Councilman
Coronado and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to adopt the Ordinance by title only,
title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 707
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 8.A. DEFINITIONS, AND SECTION 12.4-2
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES, OF ORDINANCE NO. 640,
THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST BY YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS AT OXFORD SCHOOL SITE:
Councilman Coronado requested that a water fountain be installed near the
fields at the Oxford School site and an electrical outlet be installed adjacent
to the fields to facilitate the operation of a snack stand. Mayor Lacayo
directed staff to refer this item to the Recreation and Community Services
Commission and report back to Council with a recommendation on these items.
CONSIDERATION OF THE UNSUPERVISED SHOWING OF "R" RATED MOVIES AT THE LOCAl,
THEATRE: Councilman Kanel stated that he had been contacted with the concern of
the unsupervised showing of "R" rated movies at the Cypress Twin Cinema. The
Council instructed staff to contact the management of the theatre and relay
the public concern over this issue.
Mr. Joseph Ridgley, 9961 Graham Street, Cypress, stated that he has attended
this theatre and felt there was very little management supervision in admission
as well as inside the theatre.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called for an Executive Session on litigation
and personnel matters at 11:55 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 12:07 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Mullen, and
unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 12:08 p.m. to May 18, 1983 at
7 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY C~Rl~Of T~E'CIT~ OF
CYPRESS
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