HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 71-01-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 25, 1971
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:00 pomp, ~ Monday, January 25, 1971, in the City Council Chambers, 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, by the Deputy City Clerk.
PRESENT: None
ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kenode, Lacaya, Roberrs and Kanel
Due to the lack of a quorum, a recess was declared at 4:01 p~mo until 7:30 pom~
that evening~
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 7:30 p.}m~, in the City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, I~yor John Kanel presiding~
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
ABSENT: Councilman Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, Assistant City Attorney
Len Hampel and the following members of the City Staff: Poorthor, Dunlap, Hernandez,
Schatzeder, Savord, Nudeon end Grisscmo
FLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Boy Scout Troop No. 681 led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance o
MINUTES
At the request of Councilman Roberrs, it was decided to consider the Minutes
of December 28, 1970 and January 11, 1971 later in the evening session,
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of the special meeting held on January 2, 1971,
as presented.
AWARD OF CONT.RACT FOR A VIDEO CAMERA AND ACCESSORIE~S: The City Manager presented
a report dated January 21, 1971, which reviewed the bids which were received
by the City, on January 15, 1971, for the purchase of a video camera and accessories~
The report stated that the Cypress Police Department selected specifications which
would assure the compatibility for the exchange of recorded infol~nation with other
police departments~
It was moved by Councilmen Kanode and seconded by Mayor Kanel to accept the bid
of Camera Systems, International, as the lowest responsible bid and to award the
contract for the purchase of one (1) video camera and accessories to Camera Systems,
International, 1031/33 Byram Street, Los Angeles, California~ Following discussion
regarding the bids which were received, the motion was unanimously carried by the follow-
ing roll call vote: ~.
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
None
Lacayo
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and secznded by Councilman Harvey to transfer
$2,600°00 from Account 500-17 to Account 500-42~ The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
january 25, 1971
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
None
Lacayo
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to appropriate
$169~90 from the fund balance of the General Fund t.o Account 500-42~
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, the City Manager indicated that
there are sufficient funds in the General Fund balance to allow for this transfer,
Councilman RDberts than indicated that he would like to have a report regarding
the City~s financial statue at the next regular meeting of the City Council~
The motiDn was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
None
Lacayo
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mrs!. Sharron Pritchett, 5776 Stratmore, Cypress, presented the City Council with
a petition signed by 68 citizens of Cypress, urging the City Council not to grant
an extension of time to the dairy which is located at Ball Road and Valley View
Street~ Mrs~ Pritchatt indicated that aside from the severe fly and drainage problem
which exists, it was discovered that three calves were recently buried on the
property~ immediately adjacent to the residential azea~ Mrs° Pritchett stated
that many of the citizens residing in the neighborhood would not have purchased
their homes without the knowledge that the dairy would be required to relocate,
The City Manager requested that his office be provided with information relative
to this matter, which will in turn be referred ~e the Orange County Health Department~
With regards to the drainage p~oblem, Mayor Kane! advised Mrs° Pritchett that the
Public Works Department is aware of the situation, and efforts are being made to
resolve
Mf~ Paul Bezxy, 9662 Juanira S~reet, Cypress, addressed the Council stating that
he was very much opposed to the proposed speed control device which is to be
1posted on Juanits Street, between James Alan and Law=once Streets° Mr~ Berry
indicated that he considered the device to be a road hazard rather than a safety
device, and, further, that it would considerably reduce the amount of parking
space which is available°
At the request cf the City Manager, the Public Works Director pointed to the
subject lo. cation on an aerial map, and explained that the striping is on an
experimental basis only, and that when a permanent solution is proposed, it
would come before the City Council for approval~
Mro Berry then stated that the proposed curbing has made maneuvering in and out
cf his driveway very difficult, whereas, Mayor Kanel indicated that the City Staff
wo~ld attempt to correct this situetion~
In reply tG an inquiry from Councilman Harvey, Mr~ Berry stated that he had
a~tended some of the ho~eowners~ meetings relative to the Juanits Street traffic probleme~
Ccuncilman Harvey stated that this particular experiment was in fact, initiated
by the homeowners themselves, and that it was felt that should it prove to be
successful in that area, it would perhaps be proposed for o~her areas where similar
problare exist~
Mr~ Caaxles Herring, 121 Myra Avenue, Cypress, addressed the City Council
regarding the dairy problem which was previously referred to by Mrs. Sharron
Pritchett~ Mro Herring expressed concern that the valu~ of his property would
decrease due to the proximity of the dairy, and stated that he felt the City
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Council should be aware of every citizen's losses as well as his gains. Mr.
Herring con=nented that a traffic problem also existed on Myra, to which Councilman
Harvey replied that perhaps if the experimental traffic solution at Juanira Street
is successful, perhaps it could be considered for Myra Avenue.
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 Reconmendation on the Administrative Report
concerning the matter. He further advised that any item listed under the Consent
Calendar could be removed at the request of a Councilman, as was Item No. 8, at the
request of Councilman Roberts.
It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously
carried to approve Items No. 2 - 7 and 9 on the Consent Calendar.
Item No. 2: Notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of an application for an
On-Sale Beer License transfer at 8850 Walker Street.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 3: Notice from the Alcoholic Beverage Control of an application for
an On-Sale Beer transfer for 4612 Lincoln Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to officially
protest the transfer of the On-Sale License Transfer at 4612 Lincoln Avenue.
Item No. 4: Notice of motor vehicle license fee fund allocations.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 5: Communication of support of the Hettinga Dairy from Mrs. Chester
Bellmore, 12202 Garnet Circle, Garden Grove, California.
Recommendation: That the communication be received and filed and to request the
City Manager to notify Mrs. Bellmore of the status of the zoning for dairies in the
City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: Notification of So. California Association of Governments activities
in the area of air pollution.
Recon~nendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 7: Request for proclamation of February 4, 1971 as U.S.O. Day.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim February 4, 1971
as U.S.O. Day in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 9: Resolution in support of State tax reform legislation.
Recommendation: That the City Council request the City Manager to direct a
communication to the State Legislators of Orange County requesting support of tax
reform legislation embodying the principles of the League of California Cities
resolution on this matter.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONCERN REGARDING T~E 80. CALIFORNIA
EDISON RATE INCREASE APPLICATION: The City Manager reviewed a report dated
January 21, 1971, which indicated the City has received a Resolution from the Rialto
City Council expressing concararegarding the 16.2% rate increase application by the
Southern California Edison Company. The report advised that the City Council has
previously received and filed the notification of the Southern California Edison
rate increase application.
Councilman Roberts stated that the reason that the City Council had originally
received and filed this item was that the Council had been informed that it would
be relatively superfluous for the City to go on record before the Public Utilities
Cormnnission. Councilman Roberts expressed conceraregarding the fact that
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the 16.2% increase, which had been referred to at a previous meeting by Councilman
Lacayo, meant an increase to the City of Rialto in the amount of $21,000 a year
and suggested that perhaps a communication or a Resolution should be directed
to the Public Utilities Commission from the City of Cypress regarding the amount
of increase to the City of Cypress.
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the City Manager indicated that the
amount of increase to the City of Cypress can be researched in a relatively
short period of time. He further indicated that the Staff did not intend to
state that it would be superfluous for the City to go on record before the Public
Utilities Commission; but rather, that the Commission will give careful consider-
ation to the impact of the proposed rate increases on cities.
In answer to a question from Councilman Roberts, the City Manager stated that
the Public Utilities Commission still has this matter under consideration. Councilman
Roberts then indicated that he felt that prior to sending a communication to the
Public Utilities Commission, the amount of the increase to the City of Cypress should
be researched. It was the general opinion of the City Council that the results of
the research on the amount of increase to the City of Cypress be presented to the
Council at its next regular meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to receive and file the Resolution from the Rialto City Council.
At this time, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kenode
and unanimously carried to place on the agenda as Item No. 26, an item relative
to the location or relocation of professional ball teams to Orange County, taking
into consideration the City of Cypress.
COMMUNICATION FROM MR. COMPTON REGARDING WEED ABATEMENT CHARGES: The City Manager
presented a report dated January 21, 1971, which indicated that the City has
received a communication dated December 18, 1970, from Mr. Robert B. Compton,
objecting to weed abatement costs on Parcel #244-451-23 located at 5392 Wicker
Drive. The report continued, this matter has been reviewed by both the Public
Works Director and the City Manager, and it was determined that charges as
indicated on Mr. Compton's tax bill and as outlined in a City communication,
dated December 14, 1970, which was in response to a communication from Mr.
Compton dated December 7, 1970, is correct and a refund does not appear to be in
order.
Councilman Roberts then invited Mr. Compton to come forward; however, Mr. Compton
was not present. The City Manager stated that Mr. Compton did have an administrative
remedy at the time the Public Hearing was held on the costs of the weed abatement
charges; however, an appearance was not made in protest of the charges at that time.
In answer to an inquiry from Councilman Kanode, the City Manager indicated that
an agenda of this evening's City Council meeting was mailed to Mr. Co~mpton.
It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to receive
and file the communication and to authorize the City Manager to notify Mr. Compton
that the weed abatement charges, as outlined, are proper for the work performed
under the Weed Abatement Program.
In answer to an inquiry from Councilman Roberts, the Assistant City Attorney stated
that as part of the Weed Abatement Program, the state law requires the City to
contact the owner of the property on the last equalized assessment roll. He further
stated that it was quite possible that Mr. Compton had not been contacted, however,
the property is also posted, so if at the time of the Weed Abatement Program,
he were the owner of the property, he would have seen the postings which give
notice and direct him to Councilmanic Resolutions concerning the abatement of
the weeds. The Assistant City Attorney further explained that any party objecting
to the costs can appear at the cost hearing.
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Yn reply to a further inquiry from Councilman Roberrs, the Assistant City Attorney
advised that once the property has been posted, the property owner has an additional
period of time from three weeks to a month in which to abate the nuisance himself.
Councilman Harvey stated that he felt that the communication dated December 14, 1970,
from the Public Works Director, was quite explicit and pointed cut that all of the
rules and regulations were adhered to, and it is his opinion that satisfactory
notice was given to Mro Compton relative to the weed abatement on his property.
The motion carried with aye votes by Councilmen Harvey, Kenode and Kanel, and a
nc vote by Councilman Robertso
COMMUNICATION FROM CITY OF SAN LEANDHO TRANSMITTING A RESOLUTI.ON URGING LEGISLATION
REQUIRING SAFETYWARNINGFLARESON ALL VEHICLES: The City Manager presented
a report dated January 21, 1970 which indicated the City has received a communication
dated December 15, 1970, from Councilman Mario Polvorosa transmitting a copy of
e San Leandro Resolution urging the State Legislature to de~d auto safety flare
legisiatiDn~
was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
car=led to receive !and file this coumunicationo
C01~JNICAIION FROM THE CITY OF WESTMINSTER REGARDING FINANCIAL FFBBLEMS OF THEIR
C1TY: The City Manager reviewed a report dated January 21~ 1971 which etated the
dity has received a communication dated December 23, 1970 from the City of
Westminster which outlines the financial problems of that City, and wt~ich has
been fc~c~arded to various State Legislators in an attempt ~o create an awareness
of the financial problems of cities°
Since the City Coancil did not receive a copy of the communication from the City
of Westminster with their agenda packers, it was moved by Comcilman Kenode,
secDnded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to continue this item
to the next regular meeting of the City Council sched~uled for February 8, 1971~
COMMUNICATXON FROM FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE: HIGHWAY 39 FREEWAY: The
City Manager presented a report dated January 21, 1971 which indicated the
City has received a communication dated January 12~ 1971 from Mr~ Michael Brick,
Sec%etary to the Board of the Fountain Valley S~nccl District~ requesting the City
Co~%~il's support of a Resolution opposing the Orange Route for the Highway 39
Freeway, and requesting the State Highway Conm.~ssion to reopen the heaxings on this
subject o The report advised, that the City cf Cypress, in the original hearings
on this matter, was opposed to the 0range Route for the freeway for those reasons
outlined in the Fountain Valley School District Resolution; however, the State
Highway Commission did approve this route for the first segment of the Highway
39 Freeway. The report stated that hearings are currently being held on the second
segment of the freeway, and it appears, from a review of all materials furnished
to the City by the State Division of Highways, that the initial selection of the
Orange Route for the first segment will have an impact on the selection of the
subsequent segments of the freeway route°
It was moved by Councilman ROberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to authorize the City Manager to notify the State Highway Commniselon of the
City Comcil'e support of the Fountain Valley School District Resolution requesting
the reopening of the Public Hearings of the Orange Route of the Highway 39 Freeway.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CYPRESS COUNTY WATER DISTRICT ATTORNEY: The City Manager
stated that this subject was a matter of litigation, and that he would therefore
request an Executive Sessicn~
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to consider this matter after the remaining items on the agenda have been
considered.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON NOISE ABATEMENT IN APARTMENT DEV~,LQPMENTS:
The City Manager presented a report dated January ~i,' 1971~ which indicated the
City Council, at its adjourned regular meeting held December 21, 1970, referred the
problem of development of a policy regarding noise control tc the Planning Commission
and requested that the Staff ,prepare a further report on what action could be taken
during the interim time period in controlling noise in recreational buildings located
within multiple family development projects° The report indicated that in lieu of
the permanent noise control solutions, the Planning Conmission has requested to impose
noise control regulations on recreational buildings in multiple family developments
as a part of the Conditional Use Permit requirements~ The report then outlined
various infcrmationat materials which .can ~ezve as guidelines for these conditions
and perhaps for a permanent solution° The report further indicated that concern
had been expressed regarding the multiple family development which had been approved
on Denni Street, south of Lincoln; and, advised that the only accessory buildings
in that development are designated as !a%mdry rooms and housing for the swinming
pool equipment, and that the noise problem frcm a recIeation building should not exist
wlrhin this development~ The report indicated that based on this information, it is
suggested that the City Council take no further setion until the Staff and Planning
Conmission have had an opportanity to prepare a recommendation for a parma~lent
solution on this matter~
1t we~ moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Co~mcilman Harvey and unanimously
caIried to receive and file this report o
Co'oncilman Roberrs expressed concern stating that this subject area is one
that he feels is imminent because there are a n~mber of developments coming into
the City at this time, and it deserves a solu'cion at this time~ The City Manager
then indicated that the Planning Commission has set a high priority on this
issue, and the Staff is considering it as its number one priority in term
of proposed amendments to the City Code relating to sound°
In response to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the Secretary to ~he Planning Commission
stated that the Planning Commission is adding a stipulation on Conditional Use
Permits which would require any building or buildings, where there may be some noise
pr~olems, to conform to FRA standards in terms of construction so that the noise
emission is below 45 decibelso He further stated that every effort will be made
tc have the recommendation on this matter from the Planning Commission, to the City
Council, as soon as possible~
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF A RECREATION AND PARKS
COPMISSION: The City Manager reviewed a report, dated January 21, i9~1~ which
stated that the City Attorney, due to the a,ctivities related to the Cypress
County Water District lawsuit, has been 'unable to complete a revised Ordinance on
this matter~
It was moved by Councilman Roberts, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried to cantinus this item, along with Item No~ 17, to the next regular meeting
of the City Council~
CONSYDERATION OF REQUEST FOR ADDITiONAL .A~.~OCATION ~ORRATELLA AVENUE,, PROJECT
7/681S-i0-040 3: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director, dated January 18, 1971, which indicated the Engineering Division has
completed a review of the Orange County Road Departmonths final report on the
Katella Avenue project #6815-10-0403, and the final costs are 19% higher than
originally budgeted for this project, however, ate within the revised budget estimate
which was made after final design was completed~ 'l~e report further indicated that
in 1966, the City requested that Federal Aid Secondary Funds be allocated from
the State for this project and that processing by the State and Federal Govern-
ment caused the project to be delayed for a year, which was in part responsible
for the higher costs~ The report stated that the City was only required to pay
one-fourth of the total cost of the project°
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~ was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Robarts to request
an additional allocation of Federal Aid Secondary Urban Extension Funds to Project
UE826-3, based on the Final Report made by the County of Orange for this project,
dated June 4, 1970, as revised° The motion was unanimously carried by the following
r~il call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
None
Lacayo
CONSlibERATION OF 1971 WE..ED .AND RUBBISH ABATEMENT P.I{OGEAM: Ihe City Manager
s~nmarized' "a report from the Public Works Director, dated January 18, 1971,
which indicated that the adoption of a program for weed abatement for 1971 will
be the ninth year of this program which was established to eliminate the public
nuisanaes created by the weed and rubbish hazards that exist throughout the
co~mauni:~yo The report continued, the program has been successful in reducing
the number of weed and rubbish fires in the City, and therefore has not only
improved the appearance of the community, but it has also resulted in
a savings t~ the taxpayers as a result of the raduc"cion in the number of fires°
The report outlined the procedure and time schedule for the 1971 Weed Abatement
Pr;~gfam,
was roDveal by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
c~r'zled to approve the specificati~ns for weed and tabblab abatement and to
aathoTize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received by 10:00 a~mo on
[ebruazy 16, 19710
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM FROM DAVID Mo SPENCER: The City Manager presented a report
dated January 21, 1971 which indicated the City has received a claim from Attorney
james To Jenkins on behalf of David M~ Spencer for alleged personal injuries in the
amount of $25,000 for an accident which occurred cn Orange Avenue and the So. Pacific
HailrIcad in the City of Cypress° The report fur=her indicated that the City has
on file, a traffic accident report in reference to this claim, which would indicate
that ~che personal injuries sustained were not the ~esponsibility of the City of
Cypress o The report stated that the City of C~p'zess has a pDlicy wherein claims
of this nature are officially denied and referred to the City~s insurmce carrier.
It was moved by Councilmm~ Kenode and se.c~nded by Counci~man Roberrs to deny
~he claim of David M~ Spencer, as outlined in the report i The motion was unanimously
cardtied by the following roll call vote ~.
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF. REQUEST TO ATTEND C~TY. MANAG~RS' CONFEREN.C..E..FEB.R~A~.Y Z4 - 26,
197'1: The City Manager reviewed a report dated January 21, 1971 which stated the
annual spring meeting of the City Managers' Department cf the League of California
Cities has been scheduled for February 24 through 26, 1971, in San Jose, California.
The report further stated that this conference pzovides an opportunity for City
Managers throughout the State to discuss problem cf city administration, and
normally attracts highly regarded authorities as speakers in all fields of local
government~ The report advised that sufficient fiends have been budgeted for the
City Manager to attend this conference.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kenode to authorize
the City Manager to attend the Spring conference of the City Managers' Department
of the League of California Cities on February 24 through 26, 1971, in San Jose,
California, and that he be Ieimbursed for his actual and necessary expenses. The
motion was unanimously carried by the foll_~wing roll call vote:
AYES~
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, RoberUe and Kanel
None
Lacayo
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CONSIDERATION OF 'REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF ELA~A AND 'SPECIFICATI. ONS-~JUANITA PARK:
~he City Manager presented a report dated January 21, 1971, which indicated the
City CoImcil in previous action approved the overall concept of the redssign of
the Juanits Park, and the final plans and specifications have been completed and
are currently being reviewed by the City Staff° The report further indicated that
ae suggested by the City Council, a meeting was held with interested residents
adjacent to the parksite, and the overall concept of the park design met with the
residents' approval° A supplemental report dated January 25, 1971, from the Public
Works Director was also presented~ That report indicated that the consultant has
completed design of the improvements at the Juanits Street Park, which will
replace the dairy barn in accordance with the concept approved by the City Council
at the meeting of December 14, 1970o The report advised that certain corrections
should be made on the plans in order to comply with Building Code requirements and
to insure proper drainage of the play area, sad that the Recreation and Park Director
vezbally advised that the County will reimburse the City for the cost of redevelop-
ment~ The report stated that the reimbursement agreement will he a separate agreement
between the District and the City~
At the request of Mayor Kanel, Mr. Charles Bryant, Cypress Recreation and Park
Director, explained the design of the improvements proposed for the perk°
In answer to an inquiry from Councilma~ Harvey, the Ci'cy Manager indicated
the improvements will complete the park facility from the standpoint of sprinkler
systems and turfingo
Mrs° Joyce Nicholson, 6045 Jeffrey Mark Street, Cypress, addressed the City
Council s~ating that she was representing ~he homeowners who reside in the vicinity
of the Juanits Street park. Mrs° Nicholsc~% stated that the citizens in that area
were given the opportunity to view the plans for the redssign of the park j and that
there were no adverse remarks concertling the design.
Mayor Kanel stated that Mr. McQueen, who, at previous meetings of the City Council
had expressed a great amount of concern regarding the safety hazards of the park
as it hod been, indicated to him that he also app~c~ed of the rodesign plans.
It was moved by Co~mcilman Harvey and seconded by Co~mcllman Kenode to approve
the plans and specifications for the impro~ement of the Juanits Street Park and
to authorize the City Clerk to advertise with bids ~o he opened in the office of
the City Clerk on February 16, 1971 at 10:00 a~mo The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
None
Lacayo
RECESS:
Mayor Kenel declared a recess at 9:00 p~mo The meeting was called back to order
at 9=10 p~mo, with the following Councilmen present:
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
ABSENT: Councilman Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF REqUEST FOR ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: It was moved by Councilman
Roberrs, seconded By Councilmm~ Harvey and unanimously carried to continue this item
end to consider it after the City Council has received the report regarding the City's
financial status, which was requested earlier this evening~
At this time, with the approval of the City Council, Mr~ Ray Severance, Director of
the Cypress Showstoppers Youth Band, addressed the Council stating that the band
has grown from 19 members to 80; and therefore, the amount which had previously
been authorized by the City Council for the purpose of purchasing uniforms for
the band, would be insufficient~ Mro Severance then displayed the uniformwhich
the organization had selected, and stated that the cost for 50 of the uniforms
would be $3400°
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At the suggestion of Cotmcilman Kenode, it was the general opinion of the City
Couacil that this matter be referred to the City Manager, with a recommendation
to be presented to the City Cotmoil at its next regular meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF .APPROV.AL OF COI~MERCIAL W..A?~N.T LIST FOR WA1LRANT. S NO ~ 2~832 'THROUGH
25905: It was moved by Councilman Roberie and seconded by Councilman Kenode to
approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants Noo 25832 through 25905 in the
total amount of $165,945o63. The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs end Kenel
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE .NO ~ Lg0--ZONE
CHANGEZ-i89: It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilm~m Harvey
end unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title onlyo Title
of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO~ 442
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO~ 90 BY CHANGING THE
ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-1 (SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) TO R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMiLY RESIDENTIAL),
ZONE CHANCE NOo Z-189~
was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Har~ey to adopt
Ordinence Noo 442.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Rober'Cs regarding the small portion of
property included in the zone change which falls under the Jurisdiction of the City
of Los Alamitos, the Public Works Director stated that discussions have been held
with the City Engineer from Los Alamitos, and he has indicated that they would
accep~ the requirements of the City of Cypress for street improvements° He further
indicated that when the plans are submitted to the Los Alamitos City Engineer, he
wcluld then bring them before the Los Alamitos City Council for its concurrence°
Mayor Kanel stated that he was in favor of this particular z:~ne change because
of the way the property is laid out, and indicated that he considered it to be
compatible with the surrounding area~
Following discussion, the motion was unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs end Kenel
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF LOCATING A PROFESSIONALSPORTS TEAMIN CITY
OF CYPRESS: Councilman Harvey stated that he would like to first say, that he
has not had any secret meetings with any owners from any professional ball teams.
He then stated that in light of recent developments and notsfiery relative to
the possibility of a professional football team relocating, possibly
in the County of Orange, it brought to mind a discussion which he had had with
Supervisor Phillips three years ago, which was followed by a communication from
him to Supervisor Phillips, indicating that he felt that with the location of the
Los Alamitos Race Course in the City of Cypress, that it would appear to be a natural
setting for a recIeation oriented enteTprise end the City is also in the geographically
center of five freeways which is a unique position relative to transportation in the
Countyl~ Councilmen Harvey stated that the recreation oriented enterprise would in fact,
stimulate the growth of adjacent areas~ He indicated that that there is a possibility
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that schools could also utilize a stadium in the City of Cypress which would save
m~ny tax dollars, and such an enterprise would also be a tremendous source of tax
revenue to the City of Cypress and to the County of Orange, Com%cilmen Harvey stated
that he felt that this type of endeavor would be of extreme benefit to the citizens of
Cypress, and that although the possibility of attracting a professional football
team might be far fetched, he indicated that he felt that it was worth serious
consideration.
In answer to a question from Mayor Kanel, Councilman Harvey stated that he felt
that the Cities of Anaheim and Buena Park receive a great deal of attention as they
are recreation oriented; however, he added, that the City of Cypress has much
to offer and should not be overlooked~
It was mcved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously
carried to establish a task force, consisting of Councilmau Harvey, the City
Manager, City Attorney, and the Secretary to the Planning Commission, to stud~
the potential development of a recreation oriented enterprise within the City s
boundaries o
E]OECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to go into an Executive Session at 9:35 p,mo, with the City Manager and
the City Attorney, for the purpose of discussing a matter of litigation~ The
meeting was called back to order at 10:07 p~mo with the following Councilmen
present:
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanode, Roberrs and Kenel
ABSENT: Coancilman Lacayo
At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilm~ Kanode, seconded
by Co~cilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to place on the agenda as Item
Noo 27, an item concerning the annexation of the Post Office on Lincoln Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kanode and unanimously
carxied to receive and file Item No. 14, pertaining to the communication from
the Attorney for the Cypress County Water District ~
At this time, the City Manager stated that he has been advised that the Post
Office Department has no objection to the City of C~pres~f proceeding with the
m%nexation of the Post Office site°
It was m~ved by Councilm~m Kanode, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously
carried to authorize the City Manager to file for the annexation with the Local
Agency Formation Commission.
At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Kanode, seconded
by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to place a matter of obtaining
a letter of appraisal for certain property located at the northeast corner of
Denni Street and Orange Avenue, on the agenda for consideration at this time°
It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Harvey to authorize
the City Manager to obtain a letter of appraisal for the property located at the
northeast corner of Denni Street and Orange Avenue° The motion was unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode, Roberts and Kenel
None
Lacayo
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The City Manager stated that the City Council had authorized to conduct the
Public Hearing on the Townscape Plan at a regular adjourned meeting on Monday~
FebrUary 1, 1971; however, since that time, the Townscape consultants have
requested that this matter be deferred until later in the month of February
to allow them additional time in which to prepare their presentation,
It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried to reschedule the Public Hearing on the Townscape Element of the General
Plan for 7:30 pomo on Tuesday, February 16, 1971o
At the request of Mayor Kanel, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by
the consideration of an appropriation for the acquisition r h
Junior All-American Football League.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Kenode, Mayor Kanel indicated that the
teams in the Junior All-American League are composed of boys from Cypress and
Buena Park; however, the majority are from the City of Cypress~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Harvey to appropriate
$30°00 for the acquisition of a perpetual txophy for the Jr, All-American Football
League ~
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Roberrs and Kanel
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Lacayo
Mayor Kanel stated that he had received a number of complaints regarding the
traffic situation on Lincoln Avenue when the Drive-in Theater is in operation.
Mayor Kanel indicated that there was a need for some policemen to direct the
traffic at the peak times.
It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to place this item on the agenda for consideration at this time.
It was moved by Councilhum Kenode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to direct the City Manager to sand a latter to the City of Buena Park
expressing the Cypress City Council's concern relative to the traffic problem
which exists on Lincoln Avenue as a result of the Drive-in Theater.
Se'veral items contained in the Progress Report were reviewed, after which. it was
the ~eneral opinion of the City Council to continue the remainder of the items to
the next regular meeting of the City Council°
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Councilman Roberrs requested that the Minutes of December 28, 1970, pa~e 8,
fifth paragraph, be corrected to read, "Following discussion regarding the
possible deletion of this section of the contract, it was agreed by
Councilman Kenode and Councilman Lacayo to amend their motion to renew the
contract with the Chamber of Comnerce for the period of one year at the present
rate of $1,000/month from January 1, 1971 through December 31, 1971, deleting
Section 3°"
Councilman Roberrs stated that he wished the following statement included in
the Minutes of January 11, 1971, page 10, relative to the discussion on the Street
Sweeping Program: "In response to a statement by Councilmm~ Roberrs concerning
the cancellation of the contract, which is automatically renewed if not notified
of a cancellation prior to 30 days of the renewal date, Cotmcilman Kenode indicated
that he felt that it would be appropriate, at the time the City Council approves
the Contract, to approve it subject to review by the City Council 60 days prior
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to its termination. General agreement was expressed by the City Council concerning
Co~mcilma~ K~ode's statment o"
It was moved by Councilma~ Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kayode and unanimously
carried to continue the consideration of the Minutes of December 28, 1970 and
January 11, 1971 to the next regular meeting of the City Council when all Councilmen
are present.
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilma~ Kanode, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to adjourn at 10:40 pom.
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