Minutes 70-09-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 28, 1970
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:00 pom., on Monday, September 28, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor John Fanel presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Lacayo and Kanel
ABSENT: Councilmen Kenode and Roberrs
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney James E.
Erlckson and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Poertner, Putnam,
Grissom, Burgin, and Coakley.
STAF pORTS AND DISCUSSXON :
At the request of the City Manager, it was mved by Councilman Harvey, seconded
by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to place the consideration of a
request from Mr. Ray Mendora, Chairs-, Octoberfeet Rally Committee, for a fireworks
display to be held at the Los Alamitos Race Track, on the agendaat this time,
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to grant the request of the Octoberfeat Rally Committee for a fireworks
display to be held on October 24, 1970, provided the application is filed by the
property owner, conforms to the provisions set forth in the City Code, and
meets with the approval of the Fire Marshall's office.
The City Manager then stated that a one man art exhibi~ is scheduled to beheld
at the Civic Center on October 4, 1970, and since this will be a non-profit
event, perhaps the City Council miSht wish to consider waiving the fees for
the custodial service that day.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilmm~ Lacayo and unanimously
carried to place this item on the agenda for consideration at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilmen Lacayo to waive
the custodian fee, which would normally be required by the exhibitor, for
October 4, 1970. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Lacayo and Kanel
None
Kanode and goberrs
COUNCILMAN ROBERTS ARRIVED AT 4:15 P.M. AND TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUM.
The City Manager then reviewed the various items contained in the Progress
Report,
At the request of Mayor Kanel, it was moved by Councilmm~ Harvey, seconded by
Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to place the consideration of a
letter of commendation in honor of Cypress American Legion Post 295 for
winning the State award for its annual Law and Order Banquet for the third
consecutive year, on the agenda at this time.
It was moved by Counci],~- Harvey, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to direct the Staff to draft a letter of commmndation in honor of the
Cypress American Legion Post 295 achievement relative to its annual Law and
Order Banquet~
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September 28, 1970
E. .C.UTIFE SESSION:
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilmen Roberrs and unanimously
carried to go into an Executive Session to discuss a metter of personnel at
4:23 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 5:15 p.m.
RECESS~
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilmen Lacayo and unanimously
carried to recess at 5:16 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to back to order at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, September
28, 1970, in the City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California,
Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James E.
Erickson, and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Poertner, Putnam,
Savord, Coakley, Burgin and Grissom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Girl Scout Caderrs Troop 1656 led the City Council and audience in the Pledge
of Allegiance.
CONS~D~R4~OM OF .THE ADOPTIO~. OF .A RESOL.UT~Q~ COMMENDING EAGLE SCOUT JEDY
plCKERSON: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs a~a seconded by 'Councilman Lacayo
to aa&pt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT JEDY DICKERSON ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF THE AWARD OF CONTRACT--OR~N. GE AVENUE..STREET..IM~.ROVEMENT~ PROJECT
#7003-10-051~"~ dity 'Manager presented a report dated September 22, 1970
from'th~ ~ub~'ic Works Director, which outlined the bids received by the
City for the improvement of Orange Avenun, Project No. 7003-10-0514. The
report further outlined the improvements to be constructed and the funding
of the proJect~
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmen Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Kenode to approve the plans and specifications for improvement of Orange Avenue,
Project Noo 7003-10-0514. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
AB SENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
HarVey, Kanode, Lacayo, RoberOs and Kanel
None
None
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It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to award
a contract for construction of Orange Avenue, Project No. 7003-10-0514, to
the Mark Construction Company, P.O. Box E.A., Garden Grove, California, at the
contract bid prices in the proposal in the total amount of $180,674.34, which
was the lowest and best responsible bid received. The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilmen Kenode to authorize
the Mayor to sign the right of way certification and the City Clerk to attest to
his signature. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
ORAL COM~/NICATIONS:
In response to an inquiry from Dr. Wedher, 4543 Rainier Drive, Cypress, the
City Manager reviewed the status of the Urgency Ordinance and study which is
being conducted regarding the zoning of the Coelho property, located on Lincoln
Avenue, east of Denni Street,
Mrs. Sharron Pritchett, 5775 Stratmore, Cypress, addressed the Council
stating that the residents in her area are quite concerned due to the
amDunt of flies in the neighborhood, In answer to an inquiry from Mayor
Kanel, Mrs~ Pritchett indicated that she did not know whether or not the
problem had been reported to the City Staff or to the Orange County Health
Dep~rtment. Councilman Harvey indicated that a similar problem exists in
his tract, and that he had also received complaints from residents in the
vicinity of Rome Avenue and Walker Street. The City Manager stated that the
City Staff will call the Orange County Health Department, and indicated that
they will send an inspector to investigate the areas in question and determine
the source of the flies. Councilman Laceyo requested that the Orange County
Health Department also be informed of a fly problem which exists at the Pace-
setter homes located near a chicken ranch at Walker and Orange Avenue.
Mrs~ Prltchett then indicated that a situation which could be hazardous to children
exists at the end of Stratmore Street, due to the installation of three strands of barbed
wire fencing at a dairy. In responseto an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the
City Attorney stated that restrictions as to the types of fences which can
be installed in the City are contained in the Code, and that if this
particular fence violates the Code provision, the problem can certainly be
resolved~
The City Manager Indicated that his office would work with the City Attorney's
office relative to resolving this problem.
Mr~ Victor Snook, 4603 Rainier Drive, Cypress, addressed the Council questioning
whose ~espcnsibility it is to maintain the parkway property which surrounds
the Greenbrook tract at Lincoln and faces Denni Street. Mr. Shook indicated
that the La~'win Company had maintained the area while they were constructing
homes; however, at the present time it appears that the property is not being
properi~ maintained. In response to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the City Attorney
advised chat parkways are City responsibility, whereas, the Assistant City
Englneer indicated that the Public Works Department would resolve this problem.
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Mrs. Susan Crouthamel, 10181 Saltair Drive, Cypress, addressed the City Council
stating that due to recent strong winds, her grape-stake fence~ which is
between her property and an older development, collapsed in her neighbors yard and
has since been propped up. Mrs. CrQutha-~l indicated that her home was construct-
ed by the J. W. Klug Company approximately three months ago, and wondered whether
or not they would be responsible for the fence. The City Attorney advised that
if it has been one year from the date of purchase of the homo, the responsibility
would be with the Klug Company. Discussion ensued relative to problems with
fencing which are being encountered by other residents in the tract.
In Answer to an inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, the Planning Director stated
that a perimeter wall is required when a subdivision abuts a major arterial
highway and when one property zoning classification abuts another property of
an unsimilar zone.
Mre~ Crouthamel further indicated that she was concerned over the fact that
her back yard was elevated, and questioned whether or not a retaining wall
should have been constructed, and whether there would be problems with
drainage.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to place this item on the agenda for consideration at this time.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to direct the City Staff to study the problems of fencing in the
Pacesetter tract at Walker Street and ValleyView Boulevard, and the back
yard elevation at Mrs° Crouthamel's residence, and to report back to the
City Council at its next regular meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under "CONSENT 'CALENDAR" were to be considered by the Council as routine
and enacted by one motion approving the Recommendation on the Administrative
Report concerning this matter. He further advised that any item listed under
the consent calendar could be removed at the request of a Councilman,
The City Manager then presented the reco=mendations which were outlined in
the reports~
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Robarts and unanimously
carried to approve Items No. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 on the consent calendar.
Item No. 3: Application for an Off-sale beer and wine license--Thrifty Drug
Store, 9851 Walker Street.
Recommendation: Receive and fileo
Item Nc~ 4: Invitation to attend Orange County Economic Outlook Conference on
October 8, 1970~
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor and members of the
City Council who are able to attend this conference reimbursement for actual and
necessary expenee8~
Item Noo 5: Consideration of request from Senator Rsndolf Collier to oppose
Senat~ donstitutional Amendment No. 18, which authorizes the use of Gas Tax
Funds for mass transit systems and control of environmental pollution caused by
motor vehic~eso
Pacommendation: Receive and file.
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Item No~ 6: Consideration of a request for school program of collecting
newspapers°
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to forward
copies of the comunication to the appropriate elementary and high school
district officials.
Item.No...7: Certification of Employment List for Principal Engineering Aide~
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment List for
P~fn~ipai En'gineering Aide.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONS!DERAT!O~ .QF .~HE MODIFIqATIO~ QF .qO~ITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. C-219--GARSON.INC~ FO~Iq SI~ LAND.COMPANY: The Mayor announced that this
was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider the Modification of
Conditional Use Permit No. C-219.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present
· ts reportso
The City Manager presented a report dated September 24, 1970, which indicated
that the Public Hearing has been scheduled to consider the revocation and/or
modification of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the storage and sale of
trucks on property located at 4614 Lincoln Avenue. The report further
indicated that the affidavits of posting, publication and mailing of notices are
on file in the office of the City Clerk, and no communications regarding this
matter have been received,
Ihe Planning Director then presented Planning Staff Report, PC#70-94, dated
September 17, 1970, which stated that on May 11, 1970, the City Council directed
the Planning Comnission to proceed with hearings relative to the revocation
of Conditional Use Permit No. C-219. The report then outlined what had
nranspired at the Public Hearings held by the Planning Com~ssion relative
to this item, and the recommendation of the Planning Co~ssion, whichwas that
the City Council not revoke the Conditional Use Permit, but that the Conditional
Use Permit be modified subject to conditions, which were also contained in the
report~
The Planning Director than presented the Comcil with photographs of the
property, taken before and after various conditions had been complied with.
In answer to inquiries by Councilman Roberrs regarding the first condition
contained in the Planning Staff report which recommends asphaltic concrete, the
Assistant City Engineer stated that studies which had been conducted by the
Engineering Department relative to this issue, indicated that aspbaltic concrete
would hold up quite well and would be acceptable for use for the trucking operation.
He further stated that portland cement concrete would be extremely expensive.
In zesponse to an inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, the Planning Director
indicated that the City does not have a landscape architect on its Staff who
could approve or disapprove landscaping plans submitted by the property owner.
He s~ated Chat in this particular case, a plan for landscaping has been developed
by a landscape architect~
In answer to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, the Planning Director stated
that the applicant did testify at the Public Hearings, which were conducted by
the Planning Commission, that he would not again stack the trucks; however, it
was non ~peciiled as a condition.
Mr~ Jess Harrelson, owner of Garson Incorporated, addressed the Council requesting
a continuance of the Public Hearing. In response to an inquiry from Councilman
Lacayo, Mr~ HartsiMon stated that he was not prepared for the Public Hearing at
this time, as he had recently acquired full ownership of the business, which
has taken a considerable amount of time, and further stated that two weeks would
allow him time in which to be prepared,
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In answer to a question from Mayor Kanel, the applicant stated that he
objected to some of the conditions; however, would try to comply with
them if it is determined to be necessary.
In response to a questio~ from Councilman Kenode, the City Attorney advised
that the Council could grants continuance of the Public Hearing for a period
of forty days; following which, the applicant could consider an inaction on the
part of the City Council as a denial of the Conditional Use Permit.
Mr. Victor Shook addressed the Council stating that he felt that the owner
had been given sufficient time in which to prepare for the meeting, and that
he would be opposed to the cantintents of the matter. Mr. Snook further stated
that a resident within 300 yards of the property in question, Mr, Jim Cartar, was
not notified ofthislPublic Hearing, to which the City Attorney advised, that
only the recorded owner of the property receives notification of the Public
Hearings,
Following further discussion, Councilman Harvey indicated that from the testimony
which he had heard this evening, and due to the fact that Mr. Harrelson had
indicated that business was poor, he would have no objection to a two week delay.
He further indicated that hefelt that a condition should be added to the list
of conditions, which were imposed by the Planning Commission, which would prohibit
the double stacking of the trucks on the area south of the proposed wall, so as
not to constitute an invasion of privacy.
Councilman Roberts suggested that a specific time plan be added to the Permit
in order that the City would have a measure to review the property and to assure
that conditions are being coglied with.
Dr. Wednet addressed the Council stating that the residents in the area are
not trying to run Mr~ Harrelson out of business, however, they do object to
the operation of the trucks during the late hours of the evening.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman% Roberrs, Mr. Harrelson stated that
the trucks have only been started on one occasion after dusk, and that his
business is usually closed at 6:00 p.m.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to continue this Public Hearing to the meeting of the City Council
scbeduled for October 13, 1970. The motion was unanimeuely carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
RECESS:
Mayor Kanel declared a recess at 9:00 p.m. The meeting was called back to order
at 9:20 pomo, with all Councilmen present.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. C-236--SANBERG
A~D LEB~NOFF, (~oPER~Y OWNERS): The M~y~'ann6~c~d this was t~ '~e ~nd
place for the 'P~bii~' ~earing '~ consider the construction of a twenty-three unit
apartment building, located at 6191 Orange Avenue, requested by Sanberg and labanoff,
736 W~ First Street, Tugtin, California.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open and requested the Staff to present
their reports~
The City Manager reviewed a report dated September 24, 1970, which indicated
that the affidavits of posting, publication and mailing of notices are on file
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in the office of the City Clerk, and no comunications regarding this -miter
have been received.
The Planning Director presented Planning Staff Report PC#70-93, dated Septenter
17, 1970, which stated that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of September
3, 1970, reconmmnded approval of Conditional Use Permit No. C-236, and then
listed the conditions which were stipulated.
The Planning Director then pointed to the subject property on the aerial map,
and displayed a rendering of the proposed multiple-unit complex.
Councilman Roberrs commented that many times a continuous roof-line can be
monotonous, and indicated that he would prefer it to be broken as shown in the
rendering, to which Council~mn Harvey agreed.
In answer to an inquiry from Councilma~ Hamy, the Assistant City Engineer
indicated chat there would be at least a 300 foot visibility in both 'directions
upon entering or exiting the driveway.
The street and landscape treatment planned for Orange Avenue was discussed, and
Councilman Roberrs stated that he felt that this particular development should
tie in.with the ultimate plan for Orange Avenue.
Mr~ Steve Sanberg, 736 West First Street, Tuetin, CQlifornia, addressed the
Council requesting clarification on Condition No. 14, which concams the treat-
ment of the canopy tile. Mr. Sanbar8 indicated that he had not had any feelings
from the Planning Co~:nission meeting whatsoever, that the roof-line was to be
continuous. Mayor Kanel then advised Mr, Sanberg that it was the general
opinion of the City Council that they would prefer the canopy effect as sho~z~
in the rendering.
In response to an inquir7 from Councilman Roberts~ the applicant stated that
there will be solid tile on the roof line in the interior court. He further
stated that at the northeast .side of the development, facing the Cypress College,
there would be a 30 foot parapet wall capped in mission tile, which would
extend above the flat roof.
In answer to further inquiries from Councilman Roberrs. the applicant indicated
that the block wall fencing would be of a stucco texture, identical to that of
the building, and that the entire project will be of a spanish texturing.
With regard to the canopy treatment, Councilman Roberrs indicated that the
proposed elevation appeared to be acceptable provided it was sufficiently strong.
Following discussion regarding the wording of Condition No. 14, Mayor Kanel
declared the Public Hearing closed.
It was moved by Councilm~m }larvey and seconded by Council~ Roberie to approve
Conditional Use Permit No. C-236, subject to the following conditions:
A concrete block wall shall be constructed along the periphery of
the subject property, color and type to be approved by the Planning
Director ~ The wall shall be compatible with the design of the building.
Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
3~ ail drainage fees shall be paid.
Orange Avenue shall be improved in accordance with City standards.
5. Advance street light energy char~es shall be paid.
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Street lights shall be installed per City standards.
Street trees, 15-gallon size, shall be installed per City standards.
All utility service shall be underground.
Plan check and inspection fees amounting to 3~% of the street improve-
ments shall be paid.
Fire hydrants shall be installed in accordance with fire department
requirements.
Landscaping shall be designed by a licensed landscape architect and
shall be designed for the whole site. The interior court and recre-
ation area, along with the open parking area, shall have the same con-
sideration on landscape treatment as the front yard area.
The site and landscape plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Department
prior to the occupancy of the building.
The building shall meet Fire Zone 2 building requirements.
Treatment of the canopy tile in front shall be subject to final
approval by the Planning Director,
Trash areas shall be enclosed and the trash area shall be screened
from public view.
There shall be decorative wall treatment to screen the property along
the westerly property line as indicated on the plot plan and rendering·
There shall be at least one covered parking space for each unit and
each carport shall include a locked storage unit.
Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on the roof, ground
orbuildinge shallbe screened from public view with materials
harmonious with the buildings, or they shall be located so as not to
be visible from public ways,
Exterior lighting shall be part of the architectural concept with
fixtures standard and all exposed accessories harmonious to the building
design.
Sound proofing and/or insulation materials shall be used within the
walls which separate the individual swelling units from its adjacent
common-wall neighbor or the external environment.
The rear carports which face the interior court shall be designed
so as to be more attractive and compatible with the whole wall design
and shall be approved by the Planning Director.
The Planning Director shall approve the plans before occupancy will
be approved.
Doors shall be added to the first eight carport spaces (those carports
visible from Orange Avenue).
Landscaping in the front ~ along Orange Avenue, shall be in conformante
with the Urban Townscape landscape criteria.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
In response to an inquiry from Councilm~a Roberrs, the Planning Director stated
that an additional set of plans was available to the Planning Commission at
its Public Hearing relative to this matter; however, the Commission did not
discuss them or consider them. He indicated that the Planning Commission
based its decision on the rendering and the plot plan which was submitted.
In answer to a question from Councilman Roberrs, the City Attorney advised that
plans which have been presented, but not discussed as a part of a Public Hearing
on a Conditional Use Permit, would be considered a part of the application as
far as binding the applicant to those plans, to the extent that the plans are
relative to the conditions that could have been iu~osed as a condition to the
Conditional Use Permit.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTAMESATRANSMITTING A
COPY 'OF 'X '~E~ON 'URdiNG THE ESTAB~iSRe~T .0F ~dONDIT!O~$ ~ING T.0 E~G~NEERIN~
AiTD!~CHNiCAL CHANGES iN JET AIRCRAFT TO REDUCE NOISE AND AIR POLLUTION: The
City'~anager'~ev~4wed ~ report dated 'Sepde~4r'2~, '1976,'WhlCh indicated the
City has received a communication dated September 1, 1970, from the City Council
of the City of Costs Mesa, transrmttting a copy of a Resolution urging the Orange
County Board of Supervisors to establish conditions relating to engineering and
technical changes in Jet aircraft to reduce noise and air pollution.
It was moved by Cou~cilmm~ Kanodeand seconded by Councilma~ Harvey tha~ the
City of Cypress correspond with the City of Costs Mesa encouraging that City's
representative to the Orange County Division of the League of California Cities
to present this matter to the League for their consideration. The motion was
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
Cq . IqATIQN .F OM THE CITY OF q.A D. EN GROVE RECOMMENDI q .SUPEqR ..Fq.R LIMITATION
OF ONE YEAR TERMS FOR LEAGUE OF CITIES OFFICERS: The City Manager presented a
repo~'aeted September 24, 1970, which indicated the City has received a communi-
cation dated September 17, 1970, from the City Council of the City of Garden Grove
requesting support of a recommendation which has been submitted to the Orange
County Division of the League of California Cities, recommending that elected
officers of the League be limited to one year terms of office,
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman
Roberts to receive and file this communication. The motion was unanimously
carried bF the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Robarts and Kanel
None
None
COI,4LrNICA~IION FROM THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS REQUESTING PARTICIPATION IN THE
COST OF 'A CRO~S.]~.G GUARD AT BLOOMFIE~D. '. .A~D. B.A~.L .ROA~..: The City Manager reviewed
a repoxt dated September 2~ 1970, which indicated the City has received a
conmaunicatlon dated September 22, 1970, from City Manager William Kraus of the
City of Los Alamitos, which outlines problems of providing Crossing Guards by the
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City of Los Alamitos due to recent elimination of the school bussing program in that
City. The communication suggests that the existing Crossing Guard at the
Jefferson School on Bloomfield Avenue, which serves a portion of the children
from Cypress attending that school, will be eliminated effective October let, and
suggests that the City of Cypress consider the placement of a Cuard at that location
or as an alternate solution, providing mutual assistance funds to the City of Los
Alamitos to continue the present Crossing Guard service.
It was moved by Councilmsm Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried that the City Manager request the City of Los Alamitos to continue to
providethe Crossing Guard at the Jefferson School on Bloomfield Avenue with the
understanding that the City of Cypress will assume a proportionate share of the
cost of this guard service.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON APPEAL PERIOD AND PROCEDURE FOR
PLAN~ING COI~4I~SiO~ "~dI~I0~S:"'Th~ ci~ 'M~na~r i~d~c~d '~hat 'He had not had
an oppo~unily 's~nae t~e 'last meeting of the City Council to pursue this
particular report, and requested the Council to consider continuing this item
to its regular meeting of October 13, 1970.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried to continue this matter to the next regular meeting of the City Council
scheduled for October 13, 1970.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90--HOME
OCCUPATfeN PERMITS: '~4e City'Manager p*esenta~'a report dated September 8, 1970,
wh~ 'indicated the amendment amending the Zoning Ordinance relative to Home
Occupation Permits would allow the Planning Director to issue Home Occupation
Permits after holding a Public Hearing. The report further indicated that the
intent of the amendment is to allow the Planning Commission an opportunity to devote
more time to comprehensive zoning and planning problems of the community.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager indicated that the
Ordinance would provide for an appeal of a decision, probably with the Planning
Commission serving asthe appeal body. He further indicated that the appeal
could be brought before the City Council, should it so desire.
In answer to a question from Councilman Roberts, the City Manager stated that
the Ordinance could be written in such a way as to establish an appropriate
fee relative to an appeal.
At the request of Councilman Roberrs, the Planning Director reviewed what had
been considered by the Planning Conmission regarding its decision on this matter.
In answer to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the Planning Director stated that
the notices of the Public Hearing would be legally published.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmen Harvey and seconded by Councilman
Roberrs to direct the City Attorney to prepare an amendment to the Home Occupation
Permit section of the Zoning Ordinance, to conform to the recommendations of the
Planning Conmission, with provisions included for appeal to the Planning Commission
by the applicant, and a guarantee that there would not be an increase in, or a
special fee tc the applicant should he appeal the decision. The motion was
uaanimouely carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
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It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to consider Item No. 16, 18, 20, 21, 23, 28 and 29 at this tim, in
order that they might be considered before the hour of 11:00 p.m.
qQNTINQ4T.~O.N OF C0NS. IDERAT~O.N OF AR. VISOR. Y .T. RA~FIq CQ.I~.~.TTEE'S .~qOMMENnATION
REGARD!N.O..REq~E. ST FOR FOUR-WAY STOP SIGN AT GRAHAM AND ASPEN .STP~.E.T: The
City Manager revi&~ed a report d~ted Se~d~be~ d, 1970', 'which indicated that
at its meeting of July 27, 1970, the City Council referred a request for a
four-way stop sign at the intersection of Graham Street and Aspen Street to the
Advisory Traffic Cormnittee for review and recommendation. The report further
indicated that the Committee considered this matter at its regular meeting of
August 14, 1970, and outlined the traffic problems which had been discussed at
that meeting and at previous meetings relative to this issue. The report stated
that the Advisory Traffic Committee felt that traffic volumes at this intersection
would probably never be high enough to warrant a four-way stop sign. The Committee
felt that as the park facilities develop and the proposed apartment complexes are
constructed, the problem would only get worse until an alternate solution to the
problem could be found; therefore, it was the opinion of the Committee that Graham
Street should be closed to through traffic by creating back to back cul-de-sacs
between the Oak Knoll Park site and the residential area.
In reply to an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, the City Manager stated that a
petition recomnending the cul-de-sacs had not been received from residents in the
area =
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilm~m Farroy that the
Advisory Traffic Committee hold an informal hearing with residents of the
area tD determine whether or not' the solution of the double cul-de-eac would
be satisfactory to them. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COI~CILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, RobeIts and Kanel
None
None
CONTINUATION OF CQNSID~RA~ION. OF POSSIBLE VIOLATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
C'22~ "~&'dity Manager stated that he has conducted a great deal of research
on this particular item; however has not been able to entirely complete the
study due to the absence of a key member of his Staff, and therefore, requested
the City Council to consider continuing this item to the October 13, 1970 meeting
of the CIty Council~
It was mD'ved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to continue
the .consideration of this matter to the October 13, 1970meeting of the City
Council The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES~
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, RobeIts and Kenel
None
None
CONTINUAlION OF CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ORANGE.COUNTY CRIMINAL
JUSTICE COUNCIL PROPOSAL TO DEVELOP A RU~UAL AfD'COMP~.~FOR qlVIL ~ISOPaER
PREVENTION}.D~ECTIQN"~D CONTROL: The City Manager presented a report dated
September 24, 1970, which indicated that he has reviewed a memorandum from Chief
Sa~DI d, which outlines the extent of the proposal, and his reco~Faendation for
the City oi Cypress to participate in this endeavor, and concurs in the proposal
which would not require funding by the City of Cypress until the 1971-72 fiscal
year Ine report further indicated that the Criminal Justice Council is anxious,
however, to proceed with the concurrence of those cities who wish to participate.
It was moved by Councilmar Kenode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize
the City Manager to notify the Orange County Criminal Justice Council of the City
ci Cypressw intention to participate in this grant program. The motion was
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unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kenel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF EXTENSION OF TIME FOR CLOSURE OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUE:
The 'dit~ 'Mane~r preSenCeS 'a ~eport 'dated Se~temb&r 2~; 1976 ~ 'f~om the Public
Works Director, which indicated that upon excavation to a depth of approximately
three feet from Valley View easterly for about fifteen hundred feet, a very soft,
spongy area was u~covered which will not support a roadway without adequate stabili-
zation, and, since Orangewood is part of the County Arterial Highway System, the
County Road Department Materials Lab was requested to provide a recommendation for
base stabilization~ The report further indicated that construction of the roadway
has been delayed pending completion of tests, end that the developer has requested
an extension of two weeks to complete the improvements.
It was moved by Cotmcilman Harvey end seconded by Councilman Kenode to grant
an extension of time of two weeks until October 19, 1970, for the closure of
Orangewood Avenue subject to the sa~e conditions as on the original approval, and
providing that the new date is posted. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES~
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kenel
None
None
CONSIDERATIO. N.OF..C~TY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DIStrICT #2--AD VALOREM ASSeSSMeNT
FOR CALENDAR.~.EA~ 1972: The City Manager presented a report dated September
23, 1970, from the ~d~lic Works Director, which indicated that the existing
City of Cypress Lighting District No. 2 assessments are determined and levied
by the City under the provisions of the Street Lighting Act of 1919, The
report continued, that the alternate procedure under the Street Lighting Act of
1919 provides for levying end collecting assessments on an Ad Valorem basis, which
eliminates the time consuming end costly procedure of computing each parcel
assessment previously conducted by the traffic engineering section. The
report etated that in order that the alternative procedure may be effected for the
1972 calendar year, the proposed Lighting District Map and accompanying descriptions
must be forwarded to the State Board of Equalization prior to January 1, 1971.
The report indicated that the preliminary report end necessary Resolutions will
be presented for consideration by the City Council on October 16, 1970, and
the final report will be presented in December.
It was moved by Councilmen Kenode and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 1104
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PREPARE A MAP, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE
AND PRELIMINARY REPORT, PURSUANT TO TEE PROVISIONS OF
DIVISION 14, PART I, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS "STREET LIGHTING
ACT OF 1919," FOR THE INSTALLATION OF, TEE FURNISHING OF
ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR AND THE MAINTENANCE OF A STREET LIGHT-
ING SYSTEM IN SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF TEN (10) YEARS,
BEGINNING 3ANUARY 1, 1972 AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 1982.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey ,F anode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kenel
None
None
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CON. S.I. DE. R4TI. ON qF EXTENSION. .QF. C. 0N.T.R4C. T' .WITH THE CYPRESS CHAM~ER .QF_ COM~.RCE: The
City Manager reviewed a report dated September 24, 1970 which indicated that the
City Council, at its regular meeting of August 24, 1970, extended the existing
contract with the Cypress Chamber of Courteros for a thirty-day period, which is
due to expire on September 30, 1970. The report further indicated that as
of this date, the Council Con~nittee has not yet received all of the information
~equested of the Chamber of Commerce in order to complete a full report to
the City Council, however, it is expected that this information will be ~de
available sometime prior to the end of October.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve
a thirty-day extension of the contract between the City and the Cypress Chamber
of Commerce on the same terms and conditions as the existing contract to expire
on October 31, 1970. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote .~
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kenode,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
Lacayo, Roberrs and Kenel
CONSIDERATION. ..OF APPROVAl. OF COb~4ERCIAL WARPANT LI.ST FOR WARRANTS NO ~24971 TO
25082: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kenode
to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants 24971 to 25082 in the
total amount of $73,860.92. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
coil call ~ote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NeE S: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberts and Fanel
None
None
Ac the request of Councilman Roberte, the Council agreed to consider Item No. 15
at this time?
CqNS. ZD.E T, ION .0F 4UTSqRIZAT!ON mR MEMBERSHIP .IN. ATIqNAL INSTITUTE OF mm IPAL
LAW OFFICERS: The City Manager presen~d"a report dated September 8, 1970, which
advised'tba't' the City Attorney has requested the City Council to consider
renewal of ~n~ership in the National Institute of Municipal Law Officers, which was
originally organized in 1935 to centralize end collect the legal experience of
City Attorneys in American municipalities. The report stated that membership
dues are determined on the basis of population, and for the City of Cypress would
be in the amount of $137.50.
In zesponse co an inquiry from Councilman Fanode, the City Attorney stated that
a series of publications are made available to the City and to the City Attorney
as a result of membership in this organization o He then reviewed several topics
which the publications were concern e d with last year, and added that while he
considered the organization to be worthwhile, he did not have any strong feelings
regarding the matter°
In respcnse to an inquiry from Councilmam Roberts, the City Attorney indicated
that the publications are available to him through his law firm.
The Council then questioned members of the Staff regarding the need for the
publications, following which, it was the general opinion of the City Council
that there was somewhat of a lack of enthusiasm expressed.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to disapprove
the renewal of the membership for the City of Cypress in the National Institute
of Municipal Law Officers~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs end Kenel
None
None
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Councilman Roberrs stated that regarding Item No. 19 on the agenda, the continuation
of e proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, known as Zone Change
Z-187, he felt that it would be appropriate to notify all those living within
300 feet of the area in question, that the matter is still under consideration.
The City Manager indicated that the Staff would notify ell those within 300
feet of the area, and all of those who testified at the Public Hearing, that
the Public Hearing is closed, however, the matter is still under consideration.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously
carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
MAYOI'O~ T[IEk~ITY OF C~PRESS
C ~CI~ERI~D~ THE ~ITY 6F CYPRESS
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