HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 83-06-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
-CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 27, 1983
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The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
on Monday, June 27, 1983, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
ABSENT: Council Members Coronado and Kanel
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City
Attorney, and the following staff members: Barrett, Dalesandro, DeCarlo,
Dunn, Eynon, and Lowenberg.
PLEDGE OF~LEGIANCE: Mr. Essex led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
Mayor Lacayo announced that both Councilmen Coronado and Kanel were out of
the State on business and vacation and would not be present at the meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO MR. MARK MCKINZIE: Mayor Lacayo
presented Mr. Mark McKinzie with a Resolution of Commendation for his athletic
achievements. Mr. McKinzie thanked the Council for the Resolution.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO THE CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL CENTURION
GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM: Mayor Lacayo presented the Cypress High School Centurion
Softball Team with a Resolution of Commendation for their achievement in softball.
Members of the Softball Team thanked the City and the Parks and Recreation
District for their support.
PRESENTATION OF FINAL REPORT OF THE CYPRESS POLITICAL SIGN AND CAMPAIGN LIMITA-
TIONS STUDY COMMITTEE BY CHAIRMAN GREG DIAZ: Mr. Greg Diaz, Chairman of the
Cypress Political Sign and Campaign Limitations Study Committee, reviewed the
Committee's recommendations and the reasons that the Committee used in reaching
their conclusions.
City Attorney, John Murphy, indicated that he would present the Council with
a written analysis on the Committee's recommendation regarding the manner in
which the Political Campaign Ordinance can be rescinded.
In response to a question from Councilman Partin, Mr. Diaz indicated that he
did not feel any member of the Council influenced the Committee members regarding
their recommendation.
Mrf Howard Rowan, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, concurred with the comments of
Mr. Diaz and added that the final Committee recommendations were a result of
thorough discussion and negotiation among all the members of the Committee.
The City Council agreed to continue this matter to the first meeting in July
for further discussion.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to approve
the Minutes of June 6, 1983, The motion was unanimously carried.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve
the Minutes of June 13, 1983. The motion carried with Mayor Lacayo abstaining.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Mr. Essex requested that Item 25a be added to the
Consent Calendar regarding Consideration of a Resolution of Commendation for
the Finance Director; Item 33a relating to Consideration of New Fall Program
and Fees; and Item 33b regarding leasing of Oxford School air conditioning
equipment. Mr. Essex requested an Executive Session at the end of the meeting.
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Councilman Sullen requested that Item 25b be added to the Consent Calendar
regarding City Council attendance at the League of California Cities' Executive
Forum to be held in July in Monterey.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PUBLIC NUISANCE CONDITIONS LOCATED
AT 11457 MADEIRA STREET, CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing and
requested staff to present its report.
Mr. Essex swore in all persons wishing to testify at this hearing.
Chris Eynon reported on the condition of the property and reviewed the staff's
recommendations that were contained in the Resolution. The Council was advised
that every effort had been made to contact the owner to no avail.
In response to a question from the Council, the City Attorney advised that
the City's costs would be reimbursed on future tax bills on the property; how-
ever, he expressed some concern as to whether or not the City could recover
all the costs incurred on the sprinkler system, etc.
Mayor Lacayo asked if the property owner was in the audience. There was no
response.
Mr. Robert Rosenstein, 11397 Madeira, Cypress, addressed the Council requesting
that this property be declared a nuisance due to the overgrown weeds and the
health hazard. Mr. Rosenstein requested the Council begin taking bids to remove
the weeds so when the 30-day period has lapsed and the owner has not taken action
the City can take action on the 31st day and not delay the abatement any longer
than necessary.
Councilman Partin requested that a conditien he included to secure the rear
yard from public access.
Chief Lowenberg stated that gates could be installed and by using a lock with
a standard key access would be available for police and fire personnel.
Mayor Lacayo moved to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, declaring the property at 11457 Madeira Street
as a public nuisance with Section 3 amended to read as follows: a. Remove
noxious weeds and vegetation in front and rear yards and remove trash and
debris; b. Install front yard ground cover; c. Maintain front yard lands-
caping; d. Repair broken window on second story; and e. Secure two (2)
side yard gates with standard locks. Install gates if necessary.
RESOLUTION NO. 2660
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
FINDING AND DECLARING CERTAIN pREMIsES WITHIN THE CITY
TO BE A NUISANCE, AS DEFINED IN ARTICLE III OF CHAPTER
13 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT
OF THE SAME BY THE OWNER THEREOF.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Sullen and unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERE:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Sullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-8~ ON SALE
OF BEER & WINE, PROPOSED COCKTAIL LOUNGE~ CYPRESS PLAZA sHoPPING CENTER, 9923
WALKER STREET, CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing and requested
the staff report. Ms. Eynon reviewed the staff report dated June 20, 1983,
and advised that there are currently four alcoholic beverage licensed establish-
ments in this Center.
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Mr. Robert Hein, 9923 Walker Street, Cypress, addressed the Council stating
that the request would be compatible with the zoning and would create added
employment and income to the City.
Ms. Patricia Ambrose, 9937 Barcelona, Cypress, presented a petition to the
Council in opposition of this proposal. It was their feeling that another
alcoholic beverage restaurant would create further traffic, noise, and dis-
turbance to the surrounding residential areas.
Mr. Glen McClintock, 9845 Spruce Court, Cypress, addressed the Council in oppo-
sition of this proposal citing the fact that there are six stores in that
Center dealing with some type of alcoholic beverage sale.
Mr. Hein stated that he did not feel one more establishment would increase
the amouut of disturbance to the neighborhood. Mr. Hein stated that he would
request his business hours of operation to be from 9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Councilman Mullen moved to close the Public Hearing and adopt the }~solution
by title only, title as follows, denying Conditional Use Permit No. 83-8 based
on the determination that the application would be hazardous to the public
health, safety, or welfare to properties and/or improvements in the vicinity.
RESOLUTION NO. 2661
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-8.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roil call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-9~ CALVARY
CHAPEL OF CYPRESS (MACKAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE)~ 8721 CYPRESS AVENUE~ CYPRESS:
Mr. Essex stated that the Calvary Chapel of Cypress has requested to withdraw
their application. Mayor Lacayo moved to receive and file this request which
was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-10~ ONSITE
SALE OF GENERAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES~ B.J.'S SURF & TURF RESTAURANT~ 4300
LINCOLN AVENUE~ CYPRESS: The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and requested
staff to present its report. Ms. Eynon reviewed the staff report dated
June 20, 1983, and added that there is litigation between the applicant
and another party who has gone into escrow on this property and that the
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board would not issue the license until the
litigation has been cleared.
Mr. John Tullis, 12623 Gradwell Street, Lakewood, the applicant, addressed
the Council stating that the request is for a full service restaurant to
be open until 11 p.m. on weekends.
Mr. Murphy stated that the approval would only be valid if the applicant has
a legitimate authorization to file the application and, if not, the conditional
use permit would he void.
Councilman Mullen moved to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 83-10.
RESOLUTION NO. 2662
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-10 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roi1 call vote:
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AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-11~ OFF SALE
BEER & WINE AND CONVENIENCE MARKET~ N-G'S MARKET~ 6271 BALL ROAD~ CYPRESS:
Mayor Lacayo declared the Public Hearing open on this item and requested staff
to present its report. Ms. Eynon reviewed the staff report dated June 16, 1983,
and advised that this request is for a third alcoholic beverage dealer in
this shopping center. She stated that no communications either in opposition
or in favor of this proposal had been received.
Mr. George Sidrak, the applicant, addressed the Council requesting approval
of the application and stated his previous experience in running this type of
business.
Councilman Mullen moved to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 83-11.
RESOLUTION NO. 2663
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI%~f OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-11 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Partin and unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 83-2~ INCREASE IN DENSITY
ALLOWED (CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLEX) AND DECREASE IN PARKING REQUIREMENTS~ DAVID
WILLIAMS~ 5701 VONNIE LANE~ CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing
and requested the staff report. Chris Eynon reviewed the staff report dated
June 20, 1983, and stated that the request is for one additional residence
than allowed by the current zoning regulations. The actual lot size would
allow for 2.84 units to be built rather than the three proposed. Mm Eynon
stated that there would be only six parking spaces provided; however, there
could be an additional guest parking space which ~lthough not in conformance
with the Zoning Ordinance would alleviate the parking problem.
Mr. David Williams, 5701 Vonnie Lane, Cypress, the applicant, addressed the
Council stating that the house is situated on a large lot and that this develop-
ment would benefit the area and provide for affordable rental for use by college
students.
Mr. Frank Littlefield, 8782 Cypress, Cypress, addressed the Council in opposition
to this proposal. He cited increased traffic and parking problems specifically
as his objections.
Mrs. Sophie Carlson, 5702 St. Ann Street, Cypress, addressed the Council agreeing
that there is a parking and traffic problem in this area; however, she was in
favor of the proposed improvement at 5701 Vonnie Lane.
Mr. John Uahl, 5691 Vonnie Lane, Cypress, addressed the Council in favor of the
proposed variance.
Mr. Williams explained the proposed parking and how it would not increase
street parking at this location.
Mayor Lacayo expressed concern regarding the traffic problem in this area and
the City Manager advised that this item had been considered by the Traffic
Commission. He further advised that staff would continue to monitor the traffic
condition in this general area.
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Councilman Mullen moved to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Variance No. 83-2.
RESOLUTION NO. 2664
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 83-2 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL ME~ERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPROPRIATION OF REVENUE SHARING FUNDS:
Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing on this item and referred to Mr. Essex
for a staff report.
Mr. Essex stated that this is a required Public Hearing to conside~ the allo-
cation of $215,000 of Revenue Sharing Funds to the 1983/84 Budget for Police
Protection Services.
Mayor Lacayo asked if any member of the audience would like to address the
Council on this item. Hearing none, it was moved by Councilman Mullen to close
the Public Hearing and appropriate $215,000 from the Revenue Sharing Fund for
Police Protection Services in the 1983/84 Budget. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Partin and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL ME~iBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF THE 1983/84 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing
and requested staff to present its report. Mr. Essex reviewed the staff
report dated June 22, 1983, and stated that a public hearing is required
prior to adoption of the Recreation and Park District's Budget.
~layor Lacayo iuquired if any member of the audience wished to address the
matter of the Recreation and Park's Budget. Hearing none, Councilman Mullen
~noved to close the Public Hearing and acting as the ex-officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the
1983/84 District Budget as proposed. The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo
and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
RECESS: Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 9:50 p.m. The meeting was recon-
vened in regular session at 9:58 p.m.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AW~RD OF CONTRACT FOR SLURRY SEAL COATING
ON CITY STREETS, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8316-90 AI~D AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR INSPECTION SERVICE FOR SLURRY SEAL~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8316-90:
Mayor Lacayo requested that the Council consider these two iterms as a single
issue.
Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated June 20, 1983, and explained that
these items were continued to review possibility of coordination with cable
placement. He further stated that staff felt that the slurry project would
not be adversely impacted by the installation of cable television. Staff
also indicated that considerable savings would be afforded the City by
using the inspection service requested. Similar servi~e had been provided
the City in the previous fiscal years.
Mr. Dalesandro stated that the department does not have the equipment nor
the expertise to inspect this type of project and achieve the same results.
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Mayor Lacayo expressed his concern over the cost for this inspection service
and saggested that in the future contracts of this type include the cost of
inspection in the total contract price. Following discussion on the advantages
and disadvantages of this type of inspection service, it was moved by Council-
man Mullen that the City Council determine that the lowest responsible bidder
for Project No. 8316-90 is Ted R. Jenkins, 5500 E. Second Street, Long Bead~,
CA 90803, and award the contract to them in the amount of $116,451.50; and
authorize employment of W R G Co., Inc., P. O. Box 892, La Habra, CA 90631,
to perform inspection services in an amount not to exceed $3,600.00.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR WEED ABATEMENT FOR 1983/84 FISCAL YEAR:
Mr. Essex indicated that the current weed abatement contractor has offered
to renew this contract at the same prices as awarded in the previous fiscal
year and, therefore, staff was recommending renewal.
Councilman Partin moved to approve the award of contract for Weed Abatement
for the 1983/84 fiscal year to Edwin Webber, Inc., 8742 Rembrandt Drive,
Huntington Beach, CA 92647, for the same contract unit prices as the 1982/83
fiscal year pursuant to his proposal dated May 31, 1983. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL ~iEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
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 Partin requested that Item No. 19 be removed from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Partin to approve Items
No. 15 - 18 and Items No. 20 - 28 on the Consent Calendar. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
Item No. 15: b~tion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Parkway Maintenance Agreement With the Anaheim
Union High School District.
Recon~endation: That the City Council approve the Maintenance Agreement with
the Anaheim Union High School District regarding the Lexington Junior High
School Orange Avenue parkway frontage and authorize the Mayor to sign and the
City Clerk to attest the subject agreement.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Proclaiming August 1983, as "Ostomy Awareness
Month".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim August
1983, as "Ostomy Awareness Month" in the City of Cypress as requested.
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Item No. 18: Consideration of Resolution Commending Cypress High School
Centurion Girls Softball Team for Outstanding Achievement,
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, conm~ending the Cypress H£gh School Centurion Girls Softball
Team for outstanding achievement:
RESOLUTION NO, 2665
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING THE CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL CENTURION GIRLS SOFTBALL
TEAM FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT.
Item No. 20: Consideration of Resolution Commending Miss Leslie Margetich
on Being Selected as "Teenager of the Year" ky the Anahaim Union High School
District.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, commending Miss Leslie Margetich on being selected as "Teenager of
the Year" by the Anaheim Union High School District:
RESOLUTION NO. 2666
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MISS LESLIE MARGETICH ON BEING SELECTED AS
"TEENAGER OF THE YEAR" BY THE ANAHEIM UNION HIGH
SCHOOL DISTRICt.
Item No. 21: Consideration of Proclaiming September 7, 1983, as "Peace Day".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim September
7, 1983, as "Peace Day" in the City of Cypress as submitted.
Item No. 22: Consideration of Request for Adjustment in the Maximum Annual
Payment for City Audit Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of Jamieson & Watkins
to raise the maximum annual amount to $4,800 for City audit services.
Item No. 23: Consideration of Acceptance of Weed Abatement of Seasonal and
Recurring Weeds and Assessments for Weed and Rubbish Abatement for Phase II
for the 1982/83 Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Accept the work of weed and rubbish
abatement as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Specifica-
tions for the work and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
confirming weed abatement assessments and imposing special assessments as a
lien on the parcels shown on Exhibit "A":
RESOLUTION NO. 2667
A RESOLb~ION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS OF ABATE~IENT OF WEEDS,
RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT PUBLIC NUISA~NCES AND IMPOSING
SPECIAL ASSESSb~NTS AS LIENS ON PARCELS WITHIN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item No. 24: Consideration of Authorization to Attend the League of California
Cities Annual Conference.
Reco~mendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor and Members of
the City Council to attend the 85th Annual Conference of the League of
California Cities to be held on October 2 - 5, 1983, in San Francisco, and
be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
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Item No. 25: Consideration of Review of Conditional Use Permit for the
Cypress Cinema.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue consideration of reviewing
the conditional use permit for the Cypress Cinema to the meeting of July 11,
1983.
Item No. 25a: Consideration of Resolution Commending Finance Director Leroy
E. Powell, Jr.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, commending Finance Director Leroy E. Powell, Jr.:
RESOLUTION NO. 2668
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING FINANCE DIRECTOR LEROY E. POWELL, JR. FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item No. 25b: Consideration of Authorization to Attend the League of California
Cities' Executive Forum, July 20 - 22, 1983, in Monterey.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor and Members of the
Council to attend the League of California Cities' Executive Forum to be held
on July 20 - 22, 1983, in Monterey, California, and be reimbursed for all
actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 26: Consideration of Request for Adjustment in the Maximum Annual
Payment for Audit Services for the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the
request of Jamieson & Watkins to raise the maximum annual amount to $1,500.00
for audit services for the District.
Item No. 27: Consideration of Donation of Funds for Bases for Sculptures.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept the
$30 donation to be placed in a special General Fund account for future
purchase of the art sculpture base.
Item No. 28: Consideration of Athletic Field Lighting Proposal Update.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, receive and
file this report.
In regard to Item No. i9, Consideration of Proclaiming September 5 - 10, 1983,
as "Union Label Week", Councilman Partin expressed concern over endorsing
Union Label Week.
Councilman Mullen stated that he did not see any problem in declaring this
week as it brings distinction to union workers of the City of Cypress.
Councilman Partin moved to approve Item No. 19 proclaiming September 5 - 10,
1983, as "Union Label Week" in the City of Cypress. The motion was seconded
by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC METERS
AT OXFORD JUNIORHIGH SCHOOL, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8202-90: Mr. Dalesandro
stated that the increase in contract amount resulted in fees for returning the
original meters and supplies and replacing with the proper equipment.
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Councilman Partin moved to 1) Approve the contract change from $6,065.00 to
$7,129.00; 2) Appropriate $1,064.00 from the Fund Balance of the General
Fund to Account No. 11-4186-433.24; and 3) Accept the installation of seven
(7) electric meters at Oxford Junior Nigh School, Project No. 8202-90, as
being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL M_EMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY MANAGER'S SALARY: Mayor Lacayo requested
that this item be continued to the City Council workshop on Cable TV which
will be scheduled for next week.
CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS NOS. 5 THBDUGH 13;
ARCHITECTURAL~ AND SOILS AND MATERIALS CONTRACT CHANGES FOR POLICE BUILDING:
AND CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE POLICE BUILDING ADDITION AND REMODELING~
CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8036-90: The Council briefly discussed concern
over the administration of this item. Councilman Mullen moved to approve
the staff recommendations as delineated in the report dated June 17, 1983,
and request that the documents be placed on the next agenda for further
Council discussion. The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and uananimously
carried.
CONSIDERATION OF NEWSLETTER ARTICLES: The Council concurred on approval of
the Newsletter articles.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COM~4ERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 76298 -
?6493: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Partin to
approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 76298 - 76493 in the total amount
of $593,402.87. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado and Kansl
CONSIDEPakTION OF PA/~K AND RECREATION NEW FALL PROGRAM A~ND FEES: Mr. DeCarlo
presented the staff report dated June 16, 1983, which indicated that this
was a new class entitled, Parent/Child Enrichment, and would begin with the
1983 Fall session if approved.
Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
approve the Parent/Child Enrichment Class at a fee for the combined program
of $32 per person; workshop only $20; and single lecture, $3 per person, to
begin with the Fall session, as recommended by the Recreation and Community
Services Conm~ssion. The motion was seconded by Councilman Partin and
unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF OXFORD SCHOOL FACILITY REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT:
Mr. Essex stated that NIT has agreed to increase the monthly lease payment
by $110 in exchange for being able to use thr air conditioning equipment in
Building "A".
Councilman Mullen moved for approval of the increase in the monthly lease of
$110. The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18~ SECTION 18-9
OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO POLITICAL ACTIVITIES OF EMi~LOYEES: Council-
man Partin moved to adopt the Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 710
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND ACTING AS THE EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY
DISTRICT OF THE CITY, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 556 AND CHAPTER
18, SECTION 18-9, OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERSONNEL SYSTEM.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo
None
Coronado and Kanel
Mayor Lacayo requested the City Manager to prepare letters in response to the
citizens who expressed concern regarding Crescent Avenue and Moody Street for
City Council review at the next regular meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called an Executive Session on personnel
matter at 10:40 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 11:28 p.m.
ADJOURN%~NT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 11:29 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.,
on July 6, 1983, in the Administrative Conference Room.
ATTEST: ,~
CITY CLEPd~'OF~THE C/IzTY OF CYPRESS
OF CYPRESS