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CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
August 8~ 1983
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday,
August 8, 1983, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmember Kanel
Also present were Dave Barrett, Acting City Manager, Thomas Clark, Assistant City
Attorney, and the following staff members: Dunn, Delesandro, Eynon, Kempton, Robertson,
Schiada and Thomas.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Mullen led the Pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter not on the agenda. No one wished to speak.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT TO RECREATION & COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSIONER RUSSELL STANGE: Mr. Stange was not in the audience;
therefore, the Mayor continued with the next presentation.
PRESENTATION BY MRS. JOANNE WEST: Mrs. JoAnne West, Woman's Club of Cypress
Blue Dot Chairperson, presented a check in the amount of $1,806.82 to the Council, and
indicated that the Club will be adding to this amount as further donaticms are received.
Mayor Lacayo expressed the City's appreciation and presented a proclamation to Mrs. West
and the representatives of the Club, commending the entire membership few their community
spirit in undertaking this venture.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the request of the Acting City Manager, the Mayor
added Consideration of status report on the Nuisance Abatement at 11457 Madeira Street as
Item ~ZS, Consideration of Letters of Support for SB 523 and SB 949 Regarding Racing
Schedules and Times as Item f~Z9, and Consideration of Meeting with State Legislators
Regarding the State Budget as Item ~30.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:38 P.M.
Councilman Mullen requested to remove Item ~16 regarding the Blue Dot Reflector Project
from the Consent Calendar and approve the recommendation while the representatives from
the Women's Club and the Fire Department were still present.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR BLUE DOT
REFLECTORS TO MARK FIRE HYDRANTS~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8425-90: It
was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to 1) Appropriate
$7,000 from the General Fund to Account No. 4186-11-441-21; and Z) Authorize the purchase
and installation of blue dot reflectors to mark the location of fire hydrants in the City of
Cypress, Project 4~8425-90, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids, with bids to be
opened on August 30, 1983, at 2:00 p.m. in the office of the City Clerk.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to
approve the Minutes of July 25, 1983. Councilman Coronado stated that he wished to abstain
from voting since he was absent from this meeting. The motion was carried with one
abstention by Councilman Coronado.
PUBLIC HEAR/NGS:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 83-13~ OUTDOOR MARKET~ LOS ALAMrros RACE COURSE~ 4961 KATELLA
AVENUE~ CYPRESS: Mayer Lacayo declared the Public Hearing open and indicated that
formal format would be followed in order to avoid repetition in testimony.
Dave Barrett stated that Cotmcilman Zommick from the City of Los Alamitos would be
arriving late and would address the letter from Mayor Sylvia of the City of Los Alamitos
regarding this matter.
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Mr. Barrett then read a letter from Mr. Stuart Rutner, 5080 Laurel Avenue~ Cypress,
indicating that too much traffic and noise would result from the approval of this permit.
Ms. Eynon presented the staff report and indicated that the staff had addressed the issues
raised at the July 25, 1983, Council meeting~ focusing on the impacts of traffic, governmental
services and environmental effects, and that the staff had worked closely with the City of
Los Alamitos in resolving their concerns regarding traffic congestion and the back-up of
automobiles in the streets. She further stated that, since two of the three phases of
recommended street improvements in the 1972 Los Alamitos Race Track traffic study had
been completed by the City of Cypress and the update of the study showed that
traffic on Katella Avenue had not significantly increased since that time, no new traffic
study was necessary. She stated that an addendum staff report recommended the following
five additional conditions:
ZI.
The northbound traffic signal and striping at Siboney and Katella shall be changed to
permit left and right turns only. This would deter cars from "short-cutting" through
the Dutch Haven residential tract to access the Race Course.
22.
The applicant shall not permit the backing up of vehicles on Katella Avenue or Walker
Street when the vehicles would hinder the normal flow of trafic. If such a situation
does arise, the ticket takers shall allow free parking until the street is clear of
congestic~.
23.
The number of off-site parking control officers shall be determined by a joint
recommendation from the Police Departments of Los Alamitos and Cypress.
Z4.
No on-site parking shall be permitted on the unpaved porticfl of the Race Track
parking lot.
25.
In an attempt to regulate overcrowding at the Outdoor Market~ the parking lot
entrances shall be closed after approximately 8,000 parking spaces are filled. The
entrances shall not be reopened until the number of utilized parking spaces decreases
to 7,000. Upon closure of the parking lot, a sig-alert shall be released indicating the
existing conditions and anticipated time of reopening.
Mayor Lacayo requested that "traffic control officers" be added to condition No. 23.
Ms. Eynon stated that a Negative Declaraticm is on file with the City Clerk.
Dan Schiada made a slide presentation including maps indicating the location of signals,
stacking capabilities of Los Alamitos Race Track, comparison of major arterials and swap
meets in Orange County. He indicated that traffic signals and streets under consideration
would be able to handle the additional traffic volume generated by the proposed outdoor
market.
Ms. Eynon then indicated that the Chief of Police did not believe any additional officers
would be necessary to control this event and that the applicant had agreed to pay for off-
duty officers to alleviate any traffic problems. She further stated that the applicant had
requested a minimum trial period of three months, starting in October and had agreed on a
starting time of 8:00 a.m. rather than 7:00 a.m.
The Mayor asked if the applicant was present.
Mr. Don Rogers, 600 Balboa Boulevard, Balboa, the applicant, stated that his main interest
was in operating on Sunday, rather than Saturday only, and that he would pay any security or
traffic-control expenses.
The Mayor inquired whether there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak in support
of the issue. No one indicated a desire to speak.
The Mayor asked if there were any persons present who wished to speak in oppositiou.
Councilman Zommick of Los Alamitos stated that the staffs of the two cities had cooperated
in establishing the conditions set forth for approval of the permit although the City of Los
Alamitos is not in favor of the project. However, expressing an understanding of the City of
Cypress' position, he urged that constraints be imposed to insure compliance and that trained
personnel be used in directing traffic.
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Mr. Patrick Kennedy, 5511 Cerritos, Cypress, submitted a letter containing 218 signatures of
residents opposing granting of this permit.
Mr. Tom Huston, 51Z1 Laurel Avenue, Cypress, stated that the staff report does not deal with
the negative impact upon the quality of life of residents of the area.
Mr. Norman Bursay, 580Z Roxbury Court, Cypress, stated that he was concerned about the
large number of cars that would be on the streets and that he did not feel the sig-alert
broadcast system would work. He stated he does not feel that another swap meet is needed
in Cypress.
Mr. Mark Lintome, 11101 Mindora Street, Los Alamitos, questic~ed whether swap meet size
could be limited.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, objected to the noise that would be generated by
radios and stereos being demonstrated for sale.
Mr. John Martinez, 6062 Chapman, Garden Grove, owner of Dutch Haven Shopping Center,
expressed his concern that automobiles would be parked in his lot by patrons of the swap
meet, thereby interfering with regular customer parking.
Mrs. Sally Peterson, 10474 Saratoga, Cypress, stated that angry drivers would be circling the
neighborhood if the swap meet lot were full
Mr. John Cernoy, 5521 Cerritos; Dale Kemper, 4504 Patricia Circle; and Paul Lundy, 59Z4
Mildred, Cypress, all expressed opposition due to traffic noise.
Mrs. Beth Davis, ll0Z1 Winners Circle, Los Alamitos, and owner of Los Caballeros Center in
Los Alamitos, spoke on behalf of herself and Alejandro's Restaurant indicating that property
values would be negatively impacted.
Mayor Lacayo then invited the applicant to make a rebuttal statement.
Mr. Rogers stated that noise from stereos and radios would be strictly controlled; that a $1
charge per person could be charged for walk-ins as wel! as for cars; and that a Saturday trial
is not financially feasible.
Mr. Garland Stephens, Attorney for Los Alamitos Race Course, stated that the only real
issue according to law is whether there will be a significant adverse impact on the
surrounding area and that the Race Course does not feel there will be.
Councilman Coronado expressed his concern for the impact on businesses in Cypress and the
noise that would disturb the residential areas and asked for rejectitm of the proposal.
Councilman Mullen asked for consideration of two additional conditions:
No. 26 - A $1 fee per person be charged for walk-in patrons and that free passes be
issued to any residents within 1/2 mile of the race track;
No. 27 - An effective noise management program be enacted to control offensive
noise from radios and stereo equipment.
Councilman Kanel requested a charge of SZ in Conditian No. Z6.
Councilman Partin and Mayor Lacayo stated they would be willing to approve the permit on a
three-month trial basis, with the following additional condition:
No. 28 - At the end of the 90-day trial period, the staff submit a complete report on
traffic problems, off-site parking problems, citizen complaints, noise problems, tax
violations and the amount of taxable sales.
Councilman Kanel requested that the operaton be monitored every Sunday by the staff and
the police department so that the Council is constantly apprised of what is
happening and that, at the end of the 90-day period, a final report be submitted.
Councilman Mullen suggested that the permit should be effective through Sanuary 8, 1984,
with a new public hearing on this matter being held on January 9, 1984, with the staff
instructed to advertise the hearing two weeks before that date.
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Mayor Lacayo asked for inclusion of an additional item.'
No. 29 - Approval be granted on a 90-day basis subject to weekly approval, with
Council reserving the right to call for a public hearing for revocation at any time
during that period in the event of violation of the conditions governing issuance of
permit.
Mr. Rogers stated that the sizable start-up investment would be hard to justify with only
week-to-week approval.
Discussion ensued regarding the circumstances under which the Council could call for a
public hearing to reconsider the permit, and it was determined that there was sufficient
authority to reconsider the permit without conditiou No. 29.
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Councilman Mullen moved for adoption of the Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 83-13, from the month of October 1983 through January 8, 1984, subject to the 28
conditions indicated by staff and Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2679
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-13 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin,
and Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Lacayo called for a recess at 10:37 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at
10:50 p.m. with all Council Members present.
Mayor Lacayo announced that Items #17, 22, Z3 & Z8 would be taken out of order following
the public hearing for the convenience of those present who wished to speak on
these matters.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT MR.
MALCLOM BRITTON BARKER_~ D.B.A.M.E.B. DISTRIBUTORS (SALE OF PRE-PACKAGED
FOOD ITEMS_S_~)')' Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing and requested the staff report.
Dave Barrett presented the staff report dated August 2, 1983, indicating that this application
was a request to allow door-to-door solicitation for the sale of pre-packaged food items by
Mr. Malcolm Britton Barker. He further stated that no written communications had been
received and the Chief of Police had conducted an investigation and found no reason to
protest the granting of this Special Permit.
Mr. Malcolm Britton Barker, 5121 La Luna, La Palina, stated that he had obtained all required
health permits from the County and that he alone would be engaged in this solicitation.
There being no further public testimony, Councilman Mullen moved to close the Public
Hearing and approve the application subject to the time limitations imposed in the staff
report and adding a second condition that the applicant must be properly licensed by the
Orange County Board of Health for the selling of food.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-14,
ONSITE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ~BEER & WINE ONLY~o
RESTAURANT~ 4300 LINCOLN AVENUEt CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo opened the Public
Hearing and requested staff to present its report. Ms. Eynon summarized the staff report
dated July 29, 1983, stating that a similar application, submitted by Mr. John Tullis~ the
previous tenant, had been approved at the June 27, 1983, City Council Meeting. However, on
June 30, 1983, the Planning Department was notified that the property was to be sold to Mr.
and Mrs. Toru Makino. Since Mr. Tullis did not have owner permission to proceed with
Conditional Use Permit No. 83-10 at the time of public hearing, the use permit granted by
Council has become null and void. Staff to date has not received any communication in
opposition to this applicatiou and therefore recommends approval of the application subject
to five conditions.
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Mr. Toru Makino, 642 Tuft, Burbank, stated that he intends to operate an oriental food
restaurant.
Councilman Mullen moved to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving the Conditional Use Permit No. 83-14, subject to the conditions
indicated in the staff re~ort.
RESOLUTION NO.Z680
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-14 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
0 COIINCIL MEMBERS: None
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-15~ PRE-
SCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER~ ARNOLD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL~ 9281 DENNI STREETt
CYPRESS. Mayor Lacayo declared the Public Hearing open and requested the staff to
present its report. Ms. Eynon summarized the staff report dated July 28, 1983, which
indicates that this application was a request to establish a Pre-School/Day Care Center as
an accessory use within two classrooms of the Arnold Elementary School and that the center
will accommodate children ranging in age from 2 to 12 years. Since the guidelines established
by the School District have been met, staff recommends approval of this permit subject to
the conditions contained in the report.
Mr. Bill Calton, Superintendent of the Cypress School District, recommended approval of this
item.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca, Cypress, stated that there is a need for this service in this
area.
There being no further public testimony, Councilman Kanel moved to close the Public
Hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 83-15, subject to the two conditions contained in the report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2681
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-15 - WITH CONDITIONS
The motion was seconded by Councilman Partin and ~manimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
0 COUNCIL MEMEERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 83-2
AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-Z~ MR. JOHN E. SCHWARTZ~ 9042 MOODY STREET?
CYPRESS. Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing and requested the staff report. Chris
Eynon presented staff report dated August 1, 1983, which indicated that the application
represents a request for a new Land Use Element designatiou and rezouing of a single vacant
parcel on which Mr. Schwartz had originally intended to construct a self-serve car wash and a
two-story office building. Since the applicant has diligently pursued marketing of the
property for commercial/retail purposes without success, staff determination is that
residential use could be appropriate at this location and the site could accommodate a
condominium project as proposed by the applicant. Ms. Eynon cautioued that, if this zone
change is approved, the applicant or future land owners would have the option of constructing
apartments, which do not require City Council review.
Mr. Jack Schwartz, 5841 Warner, Huntington Beach, the applicant, stated that he has an
architectural design agreement and that, if this property is rezoued to residential, he is
committed by this agreement to complete the plans.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, questicaaed the rezoning of industrial
property by ordinance.
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Mayor Lacayo stated that, by changing the zoning on a portion of a lot, it might make the
surrounding property more difficult to develop and expressed his opposition.
Councilman Mullen indicated concern over having the easement which would serve
emergency vehicles being blocked by tenants using it for ingress and egress to the property.
There being no further public testim~my~ Councilman Coronado moved to close the Public
Hearing and adopt the Resolutica~ by title only, title as follows, denying General Plan
Amendment No. 83-2 and Zone Change No. 83-2.
RESOLUTION NO. Z68Z
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DENYING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 83-2.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
The Mayor removed Item #17 from the Consent Calendar for consideration at this time.
CONSIDERATION OF WEED ABATEMENT ON AP 134-181-13~ CHURCH IN CYPRESS~ 6344
ORANGE AVENUE~ CYPRESS. Dave Barrett presented the staff report dated July ;'9, 1983,
stating that the property been properly posted and the weeds had been abated. The property
had changed ownership and the courtesy notice for weed abatement had been sent to the
prior owners, who were still listed on the Assessor's role; however, the City is willing to
return half of the cost assessed to the present owner since they were not notified before the
work was accomplished.
Mr. Dan Leslie, 6290 Rosemary Drive, Cypress, representing the Church of Cypress, testified
that the Church received no notification from the City before the weed abatement was
completed by a City contractor. He further stated that the Church had been maintaining the
property, that the weeds were only six-inches high and did not warrant this action by the
City, and that he had receipts showing that equipment had been rented by the Church for the
purpose of abating the weeds. He requested return of the entire amount of $413.59
Mayor Lacayo inquired as to whether the work had actually been done by the City at its
expense.
Mr. Barrett replied that the work had been completed by a City contractor and that the City
has photographs taken before the abatement showing that the weed growth warranted this
action.
Mayor Lacayo moved to continue this matter and have these photographs brought back so
that the Council may review the issue further. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Coronado and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF STREET TREE ORDINANCE - REQUEST FOR REMOVAL OP'
PARKWAY TREES BY RESIDENTS AT 6741 REEFTON AVENUE AND 6432 ELM AVENUE.
Frank Delesandro presented the staff report dated July 27, 1983, and showed slides indicating
that the tree in front of the property at 6741 Reefton is healthy but is causing displacement
of the sidewalk and curb.
Ms. Mary Milhone, 6741 Reefton Avenue, Cypress, stated that, not only is the tree spoiling
the aesthetics of her property, but several children have fallen as a result of the damage
caused by the tree roots.
Mayor Lacayo moved that the request fcr removal of parkway tree at 6741 Reefton be
approved. The motion was seconded by Councilman Coronado and unanimously carried.
Mr. Delesandro then presented slides showing no displacement of improvements caused by the
parkway tree at 6432 Elm Avenue.
Council Member Partin requested that this matter be received and filed for a period of one
year and directed the staff to return this matter to the Council when the tree begins to
damage the street and sidewalk.
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CONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINT RECEIVED REGARDING PARKING OF
TRACTOR/TRAILER RIG IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD - 11559 COZUMEL.
Ms. Eynon presented the staff report dated August 3, 1983, and indicated that the owner of
the truck, Mrs. Robin L. Helmbrecht, had contacted the Planning Department in response to
a letter sent on July 29, 1983, but had not indicated whether she would would comply with
City regulaticms. Mrs. Helmbrecht had stated that a representative would be present at this
meeting.
Captain Robertson stated that the owner of this vehicle, which is a Bekins moving van, had
been issued a citation for parking a commercial vehicle in a city street.
Mr. Wendel Couch, 11600 Cozumel Street, Cypress, stated that this and other trucks are often
parked overnight on the street and create a great deal of noise and disturbance, and that he
had made several trips to City Hall and to the police department and the problem had not
been resolved.
Ms. Mickey Conyer, sister of the truck owner, stated that the truck is parked
at this location for loading of food and clothing only.
Mayor Lacayo stated that the Coucil and the police department are aware of the problem and
that surveillance will continue to make sure that it does not continue.
CONSIDERATION OF NUISANCE ABATEMENT ON MADEIRA STREET. Chris Eynon stated
that there is no formal staff report on this matter; however, the staff is monitoring the
matter and has seen progress. Also a neighbor has reported the owner has been working on
the property.
Mr. Robert Rosenstein, 11397 Madiera, Cypress, stated that the condition of this house
creates a hazard to the health and safety of children in the neighborhood. He further stated
that the applicant has fixed some windows and removed some weeds. However, recently the
applicant has been parking his car on the property but has not been working there.
After discussion regarding this matter with the City Attorney, Council Member
Partin moved that the City proceed with abatement on Monday, August 15, and that the
owner of the property be so informed. The motion was seconded by Council Member
Coronado and unanimously carried.
CONSIDRATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT.
Dave Barrett presented the staff report dated July ZT, 1983, recommending that the Council
dispense with formal bidding and award this contract to Motorola Communications and
Electronics, Inc.
Council Member Mullen moved to 1). dispense with formal competitive bidding and Z). Award
the contract for the purchase of the communications equipment to Motorola Communicatons
and Electronics, Inc., in the amount of $3,479.98. The moticm was seconded by Councilman
Kalen and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Lacayo suggested that the staff look into the possibility of Cypress joining with other
cities in Orange County in obtaining a wholesale buyer permit.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF TWO (Z) YEAR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
CONTRACT FOR THE CITY'S HEATING~ VENTILATION~ AND AIR CONDITIONING (I-IVAC)
EQUIPMENT. Frank Delesandro presented the staff report, dated August Z, 1983, stressing
the importance of the preventative maintenance program, and recommending award to the
second lowest bidder, as the most reponsible bidder to provide the quality and quantity of
service outlined in the contract specifications.
After discussion, Mayor Lacayo ordered that this matter would be continued to the next
meeting in order to allow the staff to provide Councilman Coronado with a copy of the
proposed contract and present figures on the amount spent for on-call maintenance service
provided by the previous contractor, Bear State Air Conditioning.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACING ALUMINUM WIRE WITH
COPPER WIRING FOR ALL REMOTE CONTROL VALVES AT VARIOUS PARKS~ CITY OF
CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8326-90. Frank Delasandro presented the staff report, which
indicates that the staff recomends award of this contract to Electrical Systems Testing, Inc.
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After discussion, 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
following: 1) Appropriate $1,000.00 from the Quimby City Open Space Fund to Account No.
4186-1Z-575.g9; and g). Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Project No. 8326-90 is
Electrical Systems Testing, Inc., 11600 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA 9Z641, Base
Proposal and Alternative No. 1, in the amount of $Z0,747.00, subject to approval by the State
of California.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBER~'~ None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE MARQUEE SIGN~ REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION NO. 8384-03. Dave Barrett reviewed the staff report dated July 27, 1983,
indicating that Two Steves Signs, 30Z0 East La Palma~ Anaheim, was the low bidder and
recommending award of the contract to that company.
Councilman Mullen requested that the staff present a history of this issue, with pictures or a
sketch of the marquee.
Mayor Lacayo ordered that this matter will be continued and instructed the staff to present
Council with a rendering and complete desoripton of the project.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE ARNOLD/CYPRESS PARK
IMPROVEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATION TO READVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE
ELECTRICAL AND PLAY STRUCTURE rrEMS~ crrY OF CYPRESS PROJECT 48ZZZ-90.
Frank Delesandro presented the staff report dated August 1, 1983, indicating that it had been
determined that the low bidder is not qualified to perform the electrical work under this
contract and failed to specify a subcontractor. Therefore, it is recommended that the City
delete this portion of the contract, for an estimated saving of SZ7,Z00, and that this portion
of the contract be readvertised. Mr. Delesandro stated that Dunkin Construction had
accepted the conditions of this recommendation.
Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council acting as the ex-officio Governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Determine that the lowest
responsible bidder for Project 48222-90, with the deletion of the electrical and play structure
portion of contract is Dunkin Constructon, and that award of contract for the Arnold-Cypress
Park Improvements be made to Dunkin Construction, 15550 Rockfield Blvd., Suite D, Irvine,
CA 92714, in the amount of $104,200.00; and Z). The City Clerk be authorized to re-advertise
for bids for the electrical and play stucture items, Project 48222-90, with bid opening to be
in the Office of the City Clerk at 2:00 p.m. tm August 30, 1983. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Coronado and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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 will be enacted by
one motion approving the recommendations on the agenda.
Councilman Coronado requested that Item No. 15 be removed from the Consent Calendar and
that the staff inspect the street to determine whether the work has been satisfactorily
completed and report back to Council on this matter.
Mayor Lacayo announced that this matter would be continued.
Mayor Lacayo moved to approve Items 413, 414, 418, 419 and 4Z0 on the Consent Calendar.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimc~sly carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item 413: motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
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Item ~14: Consideration of Proclaiming September 11 - 17, 1983, as "Constitution Week" and
September 17, 1983, as "Citizenship Day."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
September 11 - 17, 1983, as "Constitution Week" and September 17, 1983, as "Citizenship Day"
in the City, as requested.
Item #18: Consideration of Information Report on the Court Liaison Program.
Recommendaton: Receive and file.
Item #19: Consideration of Employment List for the Position of Community Service Officer.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list f~r the position of
Community Service Officer as submitted.
Item ~20: Consideration of Surplus Radio Equipment.
Recommendaton: That the City Council approve the donation of surplus radio equipment to
the American Red Cross, Orange County Chapter.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REGULATING THE POSTING OF
POLITICAL SIGNS. Councilman Kalen stated that he desired to have Section 2 strengthened,
specifically to read that no political signs related to any election shall be posted on utility
poles located within the public rights of way of the City of Cypress, and the wording
"depending on available resources" should be struck and should simply say "City personnel will
be used to remove any such signs posted within public rights of way."
Councilman Kalen moved for adoption of the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
providing guidelines with respect to the posting of political signs, subject to the changes set
forth above:
RESOLUTION NO. 2683
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PROVIDING GUIDELINES W/TH RESPECT TO THE POSTING OF
POLITICAL SIGNS
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS (SCAG). A letter from Mr. Gilbert D. Smith, Assistant Director of
Government & Public Affairs of the Southern California Association of Governments
requesting the City of Cypress renew its participation was discussed.
Councilman Mullen moved that the City renew its membership in SCAG. The motion as
seconded by Councilman Coronado and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF MANPOWER NEEDS OF PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE Councilman
Coronado asked for reconsideration of this matter because he believes this is not a good time
for the City to be hiring more full-time, permanent employees.
After discussion, Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council 1) Reallocate $75,618 of
funds presently budgeted for temporary Maintenance Aides as folows:
11-4001-217-08
11-4001-228-08
11-4001-229-08
11-4001-230-08
11-4001-232-08
90-4001-623-08
90-4001-624-08
i1-4000-217-08
11-4006-228-08
$ 4,748.81
9,497.6Z
4,748.81
4,748.81
4,748.81
4,748.81
4~748.81
4,703.44
9,406.88
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11-4006-ZZ9-08
11-4006-Z30-08
ll-4006-Z3Z-OS
904006-623-08
90-4006-624-08
4,703.44
4,703.44
4,703.44
4,703.44
4,703.44
and Z) approve the additic~al appropriati(m of $10,950 to fund the creati(m of four (4) new
permanent Maintenance Wczker I positions as follows:
11-4001-217-08 $ 688.89
11-4001-218-08 1,377.78
11-4001-Z29-08 688.89
11-4001-230-08 688.89
II-4001-232-08 688.89
90-4001-623-08 688.89
90-4001-624-08 688.89
11-4006-217-08 679.86
11-4006-218-08 1,359.72
11-4006-229-08 679.86
11-4006-230-08 679.86
11-4006-232-08 679.86
90-4006-6Z3-08 679.86
90-4006-6Z4-08 679.86
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WrARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTC
NOS 497 - 678. It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
approve the Commercial Warrant List For Warrants Nos. 497 - 678 in the total amount of
$606,546.51. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS REPEALING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER Z OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN REFORM. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by
Councilman Partin to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to
adopt the Ordinance repealing the City Code Section relating the Campaign Reform:
ORDINANCE NO. 711
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 2. OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN REFORM
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF RACING SCHEDULE LEGISLATION. Mayor Lacayo announced that he
had received a letter from Mrs. Vessels requesting support OF SB 5Z7 AND 949. Dave
Barrett reported on SB 5Z3, which would arrange racing schedules so that harness racing in
the north would not conflict with similar racing in that area and likewise for the south. The
other item is SB 949, which deals with a change in actual racing times during the day, which
has always been honored in balance with night racing starting times. There is a move to
change those times in order to have a better advantage for off-track betting, which will be
allowed in the near future. SB 949 would prevent this.
Mayor Lacayo ordered the mailing of the letter of support for this legislation with the names
of each Council Member to be listed.
MEETING WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE REGARDING STATE BUDGET. Dave Barrett
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reported that he had been unable to obtain possible dates for meeting with Senator
Carpenter. However, Assemblywoman Allen would be available to meet with the members of
the Council on August l?, Z4 or 31 to discuss the state budget.
After discussion, the Council directed Mr. Barrett to arrange a breakfast meeting at 7:30
a.m. c~ whichever date 'would also be suitable to Senator Carpenter.
POSTING OF COMMISSJONER PHOTOGRAPHS IN CITY HALL. Mayor Lacayo asked for
consideration of the posting of either individual or group photographs of the members of the
various City Commissions in City Hall. After discussicm, Mayor Lacayo directed the staff to
look into group photographs of the Commissioners and of the Councilmembers and to report
back to Council e~ this matter.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 1:13 a.m.
k.M~k~ {.%~HE C~TY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLE~RI~ 'O~H~ dI~/OF CYPRESS
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