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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 23, 1984
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:33 p.m. on Monday,
January Z3, 1984, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5Z75 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Richard Partin presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo
ABSENT: Coronado
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; John Murphy, City Attorney, and the
following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Durra, Eynon, Hurst, Lowenberg and Dalesandro.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Kanel led the Pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, requested that money
be appropriated to repair the water fountain at Willow Park. Mayor Partin requested that
Mr. DeCarlo investigate this matter. Mr. Hardcastle also stated that the condition of the
railway crossing on Walker Street has become a safety hazard. Mr. Dalesandro responded
that the railroad has notified the City that all railway crossings in Cypress will be repaired
during this year.
Mr. George Hatfield, 5686 Molokai, stated that he was in favor of "No Parking" zones at
Rosewood and Halawa as recommended by the Traffic Commission at its meeting of January
17 and requested that consideratic~ of this matter be placed om the agenda of this Council
meeting.
In response to an inquiry by Councilman Mullen, Mr. Dalesandro stated that staff
recommends approval of this item.
Mayor Partin announced that the establishment of "No Parking" areas on Orangewood Avenue
and Halawa Lane would be placed on the agenda as Item No. 16-A.
Mayor Partin then presented a Resolution to Mr. Tony Nieto, recipient of the 1984 Cypress
College Americana Award, in honor of his demonstration of outstanding citizenship.
Mayor Partin also presented a plaque to Councilman Otto Lacayo in appreciation of his
constant and dedicated support to the Council and to the community during his term of office
as Mayor from 11/82-11/83. Councilman Lacayo was congratulated and thanked personally by
each of the Councilmembers present.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
approve the Minutes of January 4, 1984. Councilman Mullen stated that he wished to abstain
from voting since he was not present at this meeting. The minutes were approved by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS~ Mullen
It was moved by Councilman Kanel to approve the Minutes of January 9, 1984, with the
addition of the entire text of his comments regarding Item No. 20, "Adoption of the
Resolution by the Orange County Transportation Commission Supporting Placement of the
Transportation Investment Plan on the June $, 1984, Ballot". This verbatim transcript is on
file in the office of the City Clerk. Councilman Lacayo stated that he wished to abstain
from voting on this matter since he was absent from this meeting. The motion was seconded
by Councilman Mullen and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3 COUNCIL MEMBERS! K~nel, Mullen ~nd Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERSt No~a
I COUNCIL MI~MBERSl Coron#do
1 COUNC~ M~M~R~ L~c~yo
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STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION:
The City Manager requested an Executive Session at the end of the meeting for matters of
personnel and litigation and also that a budget workshop be scheduled for January 30 and the
meeting adjourned to that date.
The Council discussed the fact that the next regular meeting would be held on February 14,
since February 13 is an official State holiday.
Mr. Essex requested that Item No. 24 be deleted from the agenda. Mayor Partin so ordered.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PUBLIC
NUISANCE CONDITIONS LOCATED AT 5450-5470 ORANGE AVENUE (OFFICE
CONDOMINIUMS). Ms. Eynon presented the staff report dated January 16, 1984, and
requested that this matter be continued. Mayor Partin announced that this matter would be
considered at the meeting of February 14.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR.
JERRY LEE HATCH (PAINTING HOUSE NUMBERS ON STREET CURBS). Mr. Essex
presented the staff report dated January 18, 1984.
Mr. Jerry Lee Hatch, 5641 Citrus Court, applicant, stated that this activity would be
conducted primarily by college students; that a notice would be left at each home in advance,
informing the owner that it was to be done on a donation basis only; and that he would return
at a later time to vertify the property owner's satisfaction with the work done and collect
any voluntary payment. He stated that a phone number is listed on the notice so that anyone
who did not wish this painting done could leave a taped message.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, stated that he believes this service would be greatly
appreciated by many of the citizens of the city.
All Councilmen expressed concern that the issuing of a license by the City might be
interpreted by the citizens as an obligation to have this house numbering done and to pay for
the service.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Mullen moved to close the public hearing and
approve the special permit, subject to the following conditions: (]) that door-to-door
solicitation be limited to Monday through Saturday, from 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. (daylight hours
only); and (2) the wording of the notification to be distributed door-to-door be submitted to
the staff for prior approval and indicate that, while the City has issued a license for this
activity to be conducted, the property owners of Cypress are under no obligation to make
payment for such service unless they desire to do so in the form of a voluntary donation of up
to $5. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-2~ 15-
UNIT CONDOMINIUM PROJECT~ 8851 WALKER STREET. Ms. Eynon reviewed the staff
report dated January 12, 1984.
Mr. Wiliam Hall, 8281 Bolsa, Midway City, consultant and agent for the property owner,
stated that he is completely in agreement with the conditions set forth in the staff report.
Mr. John Kallas, 6480 Westminster Avenue, Westminster, architectural representative for the
owner, stated that he has coordinated closely with the staff in designing this project.
Mr. Jess Black, 5442 DeLong, stated that he is not in opposition to granting of this permit;
however, he would like to review the pi/ms, and he requested to know that name of the owner
of the property. Mr. Hall replied that the owners are Kenneth and Donna Rose, 16332
Sundancer Lane, Huntington Beach.
Fred Kopenick, 17200 Septo, Northridge, former owner of this land and current contract
holder, stated that he is in support of this project.
Councilman Mullen moved to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving the Conditional Use Permit No. 84-2 for a 15-unit condominium
project at 8551 Walker Street, subject to the 22 conditions set forth in the staff report.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2735
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-2 -
WITH CONDITIONS
The motion was seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-3~
ONSITE SALE OF BEER AND WINE~ HUNGRYMAN'S PIZZA~ 6332 LINCOLN AVENUE~
CYPRESS. Ms. Eynon presented the staff report dated January 12, 1984.
Ms. Carol Bricken, 6332 Lincoln, applicant, stated that she feels it is imperative the
restaurant serve beer and wine in order to keep potential customers from leaving because no
alcoholic beverages are available.
Councilman Lacayo moved to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 84-3, subject to the three conditions
contained in the staff report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2736
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-3 -
WITH CONDITIONS
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.
2 (1984). Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated January 9, 1984.
Mayor Partin inquired whether anyone present from the public wished to be heard regarding
this item. No one wished to speak.
Councilman Lacayo moved to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolutions by title only,
titles as follow, ordering the maintenance for and the furnishing of electric current to street
lighting system, Cypress Lighting District No. 2.
RESOLUTION NO. 2737
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY
ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, DATED DECEMBER 5, 1983, PREPARED PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 2714 OF SAID COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION
NO. 2722 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS, SPEIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE
AND ASSESSMENTS CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT: ORDERING THE
MAINTENANCE OF AND THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO LIGHT
SAID STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 2723 AND RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE
FOR HEARING 2724, ALL IN ACCORD WITH DMSION 14, PART 1, STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO
AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919."
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RESOLUTION NO. 2738
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE
CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CAPABLE OF MAKING THE INSTALLATION OF~
SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE FOR, AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR
THE LIGHTING OF THE STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM CYPRESS LIGHTING
DISTRICT NO. Z AND ORDERED TO BE INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2737,
OF SAID COUNCIL, ALL IN ACCORD WITH AND PURSUANT TO THE
PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET
LIGHTING ACT OF 1919."
The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR AN ANNUAL TROPHY CONTRACT~
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-31. Mr. Essex reviewed the staff report dated
January 1Z, 1984.
Councilman Lacayo moved that the City Council acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District accept the bid from G. & G. Trophy
Company as the lowest responsible bidder and award a contract for the purchase of trophies
to this company for a period of one year. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen
and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SECURITY
PADLOCK SYSTEM. Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated January 16, 1984.
Councilman Lacayo moved that the City Council award a contract for the purchase of three
hundred (300) security padlocks according to the specifications in Request for Ouotation No.
8383-30 to Best Locking Systems of Los Angeles, Inc., 500 State Street, Glendale, California
91Z03, in the amount of $6,Z64.60. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and
unanimously carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Partin 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 Mullen moved to approve Items #8 through ~18 on the Consent Calendar. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
Item ~-8: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item 4~9: Consideration of Proclaiming February 1984, as "Children's Dental Health Month."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim February 1984, as
"Children's Dental Health Month" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item ~10: Consideration of an Application to File a Late Claim Submitted by Jan M. Heger,
Attorney, on behalf of Gary Leonard Cooper.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially deny the Application to File a Late Claim
and reject the subject claim as submitted by Jan M. Heger, Attorney, on behalf of Gary
Leonard Cooper.
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Item #11: Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Commending Jeffrey Clark Kimberlin and
William Roberts for Heroic Actions.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by titles only, titles as
follow, commending Jeffrey Clark Kimberlin and William Roberts for heroic actions in saving
the life of three-year-old Kevin Young.
RESOLUTION NO. ?.739
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING JEFFREY CLARK KIMBERLIN FOR HIS ACTIONS IN
SAVING THE LIFE OF A THREE YEAR OLD
RESOLUTION NO. 2740
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING WILLIAM ROBERTS FOR HIS ACTIONS IN SAVING THE
LIFE OF A THREE YEAR OLD BOY
Item 4~12: Consideration of Proclaiming February 20 - 24, 1984, as "Medical Assistants
Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of February
20 - 24, t984, as "Medical Assistants Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item #13: Consideration of Renewal of Maintenance Contract for the Cleaning of Patio
Home Cul-de-sacs (N/Orangewood bet. Holder & Knott).
Recommendation: That the City Council renew the Maintenance Contract with Larry
Sweeden Landscape Service, 1557 East Puento, Covina, CA 91723, for weekly cleaning of the
parking ara in Tract 8125 for a period of twelve (12) months at a monthly fee of $220.00.
Item # 14: Continued consideration of the Ninth Year Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Contract and the Jobs Bill Contract.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve contracts numbered C26905 and Z535Z as
submitted and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreements on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Cypress.
Item #15: Consideration of Approval of the Ninth Year Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Contract Regarding Housing Cost Reduction-Acquisition of Real Property.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the contract numbered C26904 as
submitted and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City Council of
the City of Cypress.
Item #16: Consideration of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Filed by Huey-Fen
Ying and Wilson S. H. Ying, D.B.A. Howard's Coffee Shop, 4780 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item tl6-A: Consideration of adoption of Resolution establishing "No Parking Any Time"
Areas on Orangewood Avenue and Halawa Lane".
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only~ title as follows~
establishing "No Parking Any Time" areas on Orangewood Avenue and Halawa Lane.
RESOLUTION NO. 2741
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING ANY TIME" AREAS
ON ORANGEWOOD AVENUE AND HALAWA LANE
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Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item #17: Consideraticaa of Authorization to Attend the California and Pacific Southwest
Recreation and Park Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation & Park District, authorize the attendance of Marvin DeCarlo, Director
of Recreation and Parks, and Ronald Thomas, Assistant Director, to the 30th Annual
California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference to be held on March 9 - 12,
1984, in San Diego, and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item ~18: Consideration of Walker-Crescent Detachment No. 83-1, Cypress Recreation and
Park District (Walker-Crecent Annexation No. 83-1 to the City of La Palma).
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
setting forth the time and place for the public hearing to be conducted at the City Council's
regular meeting of February ]4, 1984.
RESOLUTION NO. 135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, DECLARING THAT PROCEEDINGS HAVE BEEN INITIATED BY
THE CITY OF LA PALMA TO DETACH SUCH INHABITED TERRITORY
DESCRIBED THEREIN AND DESIGNATED AS WALKER-CRESCENT DETACHMENT
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE TIME AND PLACE THE CYPRESS CITY
COUNCIL WILL HEAR WRITTEN PROTESTS AGAINST SUCH DETACHMENT
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF OFFICE FOR
THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE RECEATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION.
After discussion by the members of the Council, Mayor Partin ordered that this matter be
continued in order to be considered by a full Council and that the request for applications to
fill the three vacancies on this Commission be readvertised with a final deadline for filing set
at March 1, 1984; and also that those individuals who have already applied be informed that, if
they are still interested in being considered, they will be rescheduled for interview.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT TYPEWRITER
FOR THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE. Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated January
18, 1984.
Councilman Lacayo moved that the City Council authorize staff to determine the best
suitable replacement of the typewriter in the City Manager's Office in an amount not to
exceed $1,400 and appropriate $1,400 from the Central Services Fund Balance to Account
~4301-90-651-36. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS
NO. Z677 - 2888. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Mullen to
approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. Z677 - 2888 in the total amount of $392,398.82.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
I COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
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SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 8 DEFINrFIONS~ AND SECTIONS 9.1.E, 10.1.D, ll.I.F~
1Z.4-Z~ 18~ AND ADDING SECTION 13.4 (SATELLrFE DISH ANTENNAS). It was moved by
Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to order the following Ordinance read
by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 721
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 8 DEFINITIONS, AND SECTIONS 9.1.E,
10.1.D, ll.I.F, 1Z.4-2, 18, AND ADDING SECTION 13.4
(SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS)
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF CASINO PARTY POLICY. Mr. DeCarlo reviewed the staff report
dated January 16, 1984.
Councilman Lacayo moved that the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the guidelines for "The Only
Way to Have a Casino Party," as recommended by the Recreation and Community Services
Commission, and include this document as an addition or amendment to the Cypress
Community Center Policy. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously
carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor called an Executive Session at 8:40 p.m. for matters of
personnel and litigation. The meeting was reconvened at 10:IS p.m.
Councilman Mullen moved to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, setting the
compensation for Planning Director and Assistant to the City Manager/Employee Relations
at an increase of 7 percent over the current level.
RESOLUTION NO. Z74Z
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTIONS NO. 2630 AND NO. 2653,
ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
DESIGNATED AS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Councilman Kanel moved that the
meeting be adjourned to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 1984, in the Administrative
Conference Room of the City Hall, with the next regular meeting to be held at ?:30 p.m. on
Monday, February 14, 1984.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY 'CL~RK OF THE/~fITY OF CYPRESS