HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 71-03-22MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 22, 1971
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~he regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at
4:08 p,m~, on Monday, March 22, 1971, in the City Council Chambers, 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanode, Roberrs and Kanel
ABSENT: Councilmen Lacayo
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, City Attorney James
E~ Erickson and the following members of the City Staff: Poertner, Dunlap,
Schatzeder, Hernandez and Grissom.
MINUTE S:
I~ was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to defer the consideration of the Minutes until such time as all Council-
men are preeent~
STAF~ .REPpRTS AND DISCUSSIqN~:
The City Manager indicated that Mr~ Jerry Mullen wished to address the City
Council concerning fund raising efforts of the Los Alamitos High School Band.
Mro Jerry Mullen, 4190 Elizabeth Court, Cypress, then addressed the City Council
explaining that the Los Alamitos High School Band has been invited to the City
of GuadelaJara in Mexico, to participate in festivities for two weeks during the
month of June~ Mr0 Mullen stated that the approximate cost of the trip will be
in the neighborhood of $26,000~ He then outlined the various fund raising programs
which are underway, and indicated that there have been contributions from several
organizationsl Mro Mullen indicated that one-third of the membership of the
marching band is composed of Cypress residents, and requested the City Council
to give consideration to assisting the band in order that the trip could
become a reality..
COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 4:12 P ~M~, AND TOOK HIS PLACE ON THE PODIUM~
in response to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, Mr. Mullen indicated that the City
of Los Alamitos allocated $500~00 towards the expenses, asking that in return,
band perform at certain local events.
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Mr~ Muilen then presented the City Council with brochures regarding this
matter~ In answer to an inquiry from Councilman Kenode, Mr. Mullen stated
it is planned that 101 members of the hand will travel to Mexico, as well as
approximately 10 parents and 20 members of the faculty°
In answer to a question from Councilman Harvey, Mr~ Mullen indicated that the
cost per traveler will be in the neighhorhood of $200~00~
The City Manager indicated that the City does have an $800.00 balance in the Community
Promotion Account.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Kanode and unanimously carried to place this item on the agenda at this time.
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It was n~ved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilmen Kenode that the
City allocate an amount, not to exceed $400.00, to enable two members of the band
who are residents of Cypress to participate in the special band festivities in the
City of GuadelaJara, Mexico. 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Mayor Kanel, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried tc go into an Executive Session with the City Manager, City Attorney and
Assistant City Attorney at 4:30 p~m. to discuss a metter of litigation. The meeting
was called back to order at 5:59 p.mo, with all Councilmen present,
RECESS:
It was moved by Councklman Robarts, seconded by Councilmen Kenode and unanimously
carried to recess at 6:00 p~m. to 7:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called back to order at 7:34 pomo, in the City Council Chambers,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT; Councilmen Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Robarts and Kanel
ABSENT: None
Also present ware City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, Assistant City Attorney
Let Hampel, and the following members of the City Staff: Poertner, Dunlap,
Hernandez, Schatzeder, Amberg, and Grissom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Boy Scout Troop 610 led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMI~_NDAT!O~ TO ~H~ .BUENA PARK BATON CORP.S, THE
"CALiCOETTES": It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and 'S~conded by Councilman
Kanode to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING THE BUENA PARK BATON CORPS, THE "CALICOETTES"
FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS IN BATON TWIRLING
CHAMPIONSHIPS°
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
Mayor Kanel then read the Resolution in full, and presented it to Mrs. Robert
Firus, Membership Chairman of the Buena park Baton Corps~ Mrs. Firus expressed
her gratitude on behalf o£ the organization, and invited interested Cypress residents
to join the group°
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MINUI_E $:
Councllm~a Roberrs stated that page 4 of the March 1, 1971 Minutes should be
corrected to state," .... for an additional 12 months, at which time the City
will acquire owuership of the equipmentJ'
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of the March 1, 1971 special meeting, as corrected.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously
carried to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 1971, as presented.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously
carried to place on the agenda as Item No~ 22, the matter of additional copies
of the Iownscape Raport~
CONSI~ERArIQ~_OF aWARD OF C0N!RA~ _F~OR ASPHALT AND RENTAL OF ASPHALT PAVING ._MAqHINE -
REQUEST FOR QUQ~ATION ~7071-57: The City Manager presented a report dated March
17, 1971, from the Finance Director, which outlined the bids received on March 15, 1971,
for the purchase of approximately 5,000 tons of asphalt and the rental of an asphalt
paving machine.
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilman Kenode to accept the
bid of All American Asphalt as the lowest responsible bid, and to award the contract
for the puIchase of asphalt and the rental of an asphalt paving machine to All
American Asphalt, 14490 Edwards Street, Westminster, California, with the total
contract not to exceed $33,000°00. The motion was unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
ORAL COI~qUNICATIONS:
Mr~ Thomas Van Ruiten, 12517 206th Street, Lakewood, California, addressed
the Ciuy Council requesting the City Council to withdraw the protest which
was sent to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board regarding an application for
an Off-sale Beer and Wine License for the Dutch Pride Dairy, located at 11741
Valley View Street, Cypress. Mr~ Van Ruiten indicated that a change of zone
would be applied for; however, expressed concern as the proceedings would take
from three to four months~ He further indicated that neighboring dairies are
able to sell beer and wine.
Mayor Kanel explained that the dairy is operating under a Conditional Use Permit
which specifies the sale of dairy products, only.
In answer to an inquiry from Mro Van Ruiten, the City Attorney advised that the
only way in which the City Council could grant immediate relief would be if the
Council chose to adopt an urgency zoning ordinance, which would remove the require-
ment of the Conditional Use Permit for this use in this zone, and also adopt an
urgency change of zone for the property to the C-2 zone° He further advised that
as it is now, there is little that the Council can do, except to advise the Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board at the time the application for a change of zone proceeding
is filed~
It was the general consensus of the City Council that the City Manager will notify
the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board when the change of zone applications have been
received~
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Mrs° Sylvia Gunderson, 5854 HolmBy Court, Cypress, addressed the Council stating
that she was representing a group called the Concerned for POW Committee, which
is headquartered in Tustin, and has a small group in Cypress. Mrs. Gunderson
then referred to a recent newspaper article concerning the "adoption" of a man
who is listed as Missing in Action, by the City of Laguna Beach° She stated
that the goal of the program is to obtain publicity for the POW's and those
Missing in Action. Mrs. Gunderson advised that Mr. David Munoz, whose parents
reside in Cypress, is missing in action, and suggested that perhaps the City
might consider adopting him and proclaim May 13, 1971 as David Munoz Day.
Councilman Kenode indicated that he would like Mrs. Gunderson to meet with
the City Manager to discuss this matter further, and for the City Manager to
provide the City Council with a report at its next regular meeting.
Mrs~ Virginia Gilmore, 8811 Belday Street, Cypress, addressed the Coumcil questioning
the status of the settlement between the City and the Cypress Coumty Water District~
whereas, the City Manager advised that since it is a matter of litigation, all
correspondence is being handled through the attorneys.
~ON~ENT _CALENDAR: The Mayor announced that all matters listed on the agenda
under "CONSENT CALENDAR" were to he considered by the Council as routine and
enacted by one motion approving the Reco~m~ndation on the Administrative Report
concerning the matter. Re further advised that any item listed under the consent
calendar could be removed at the request of a Councilman, as was Item No. 9 at
the request of Councilman Kanode~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to approve Items 3 through 8 on the consent calendar.
Item No~ 3: Consideration of adoption of Resolutions of Commendation for Eagle
Scouts Berry HoPshy, Jeffrey Zwart and Robert Montrose.
Reco_mmen4ation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NOo 1154
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT BAILRY MOREBY ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT~
RESOLUTION NO. 1155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT JEFFREY ZWART ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 1156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING CYPRESS BOY SCOUT ROBERT MONTROSE ON ACHIEVING
THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT ~
Itsm No. 4: Consideration of appointment of 1971 United Nations Day Chairman.
Raco~mmeD~tiqn: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to appoint a
distinguished citizen from the City of Cypress as 1971 UN Day Chairman.
Item No. 5: Consideration of proposed legislation on the dedication of property
fo~ 'Street purposes,.
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Recome~da~iqn: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to prepare a
communication in opposition to the proposed legislation as outlined, to be submitted
to the appropriate State legislators.
Item No~~6: Consideration of request for comuendation for William H, Nicholas,
General Manager of the Coliseum and Sports Arena.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to' issue a proclamation
of the City of Cypress for William Nicholas as requested in the communication.
Item No~ 7: Consideration of Claim for Damages filed by Romeo De Guzman as
guardian for Ray De Guzman~
Recommendation: In accordance with past City Council policy, it is recommended
that the claim be officially denied and referred to the City's Insurance Carrier
for the appropriate action~
Item No. 8: Consideration of receipt of Orange County Mosquito Abatement
District Minutes of the February 18, 1971 meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file these minutes.
CONSIDERATIQN OF ~APPOINTMENT OF CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CITY OF CYPRESS:
The City Manager reviewed a rep6r~ '~a~ed fia~h ~7, i9~i~'WH~Ch inSitChed that
as requested by the City Council at the adjourned regular meeting of March 15th,
a copy of a communication dated March 4, 1971 from Robert W~ Battin, Chairman
of the Orange County Board of Supervisore requesting the City Council to appoint
a consumer representative to the Orange County Health Planning Council, has been
provided to each Councilman~ The report further indicated that since it is
apparently the intention of the Orange County Board of Supervisors to create
the Orange County Health Planning Council, it would appear appropriate that the
City of Cypress participate in this program.
Councilman Kenode stated that he did not object to the appointment of a representative
to the Committee; however, was somewhat opposed to the formation of the Committee
itself~
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to authorize
the Mayor to nominate a citizen o~ the City of Cypress for appointment to the Orange
County Health Planning Council, subject to the confirmation of the City Council.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Lacayo, Roberue and Kanel
Harvey and Kanode
None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION 9F A~..APPLIC~TIO~ [OR A CH4N_._GE .Q[ _~QNE, KNOWN
AS ZONE CHANGE NO~ Z-195: The Mayor announced this was the tim~ and place for
the Publie ~ea~fng to consider a request for a change of zone from CEM (Cemetery
Zone) to R-3 (Multiple-Family ~asidential) at 21620 Bloomfield Avenue, Hawaiian
Gardens, California, known as Zone Change Z-195o
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present
its report~
The City Manager presented a report dated March 17, 1971, which indicated that the
affidavits of posting~ mailing and publication of the Public Hearing notices are
on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that no communications have been
received relative to this matter~ This item, which involves an error in the City's
boundary alignment, was discussed at the afternoon session of the City Council at
its regular meeting of February 8, 1971.
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There being no one to speak in favor or in opposition to the request, it was moved
by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to
close the Public Hearing~
It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Leeaye to read
the following Ordinance by title onlyo The motion was unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Har~ey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
Title of the Ordinance is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO~ 90, TEE ZONING ORDINANCE, BY CHANGING
A ZONE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM CEM (CEMETERY ZONE) TO
R-3 (MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)o
It was moved by Councilman Kanode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the
first reading of this Ordinance° The motion was unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN
0 COUNCILMEN
0 COUNCILMEN
Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
PUBLIC HEARING _ ~R~..'... COND!T~IONAL USE PERMIT_ NO I~ C_-2~4~9--EEAR~ DEVELOPMENT CQ_M~_ANY: The
Mayor announced this was the time and place to consider an application for a Conditional
Use Permit which would allow the construction of a small portion of a 24-unit building __
on property located within the boundaries oi Cypress, generally located at 21620
Bloomfield Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, Caiifornlal
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its
report ~
The City Manager reviewed a report dated March 17, I971, which indicated that the
affidavits of mailing, posting and publication of the Public Hearing notices on this
matter are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that no communications have
been received regarding this matrer~
At the request of Councilman Roberts~ the Secretary to the Planning Commission reviewed
a report dated March i2~ 1971~ which stated that after holding a Public Hearing on
this matter, the Planning Conmission vcted unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit
Now C-249~ The report further outlined seven conditions which were imposed on the
Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission~
There being no one to speak in favcr or in cpposition to the request, it was moved
by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to close
the Public Hearing~
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanode to approve
Conditional Use Permit Nee C-249, subject to the following conditions:
Drainage shall be solved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
2~ Developer to post a $4,000 bond =o guarantee improvements within the
City of Cypress°
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3o Parkway area shall be graded to ~ inch per foot from top of curb to
property line0
4. A slope easement shall be dedicated to the City of Cypress.
5o Curb and gutter shall be constructed on Lincoln Avenue frontage.
6. A 12 foot P~C~C~ sidewalk shall be constructed on Lincoln Avenue.
7~ Developer shall conform to all applicable provisions of the City
Code°
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
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERA~I~Q~ OF AN Ap~!~4~!Q~ .FOR ~.LI~VE~ ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT--
PARKWAY ~NN: The Mayor announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing
to consider an application for a Live Entertainment Permit to permit one or two
entertainers appearing as a pianist or guitarist at the Parkway Inn, 4604 Lincoln
Avenue, Cypress°
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its
report~
The City Manager presented a report dated March 17, 1971, which indicated that the
affidavits of posting, publication and mailing of the Public Hearing notices on this
matter are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and no written co~anunications
either in favor of or in opposition to the requested permit have been received. The
report further indicated that the Police Chief has completed an investigation of the
applicant and the proposed type of entertainment and reports that the Police Department
would have no basis for protest of the issuance of the subject permit~ The City
Manager then added, that various sections of the City's Ordinance require that
should the permit be granted it would also be subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Mayor Kanel asked if there was anyone in toe audience wishing to speak in favor
of the application.
Mr~ Frank L~ Lamb, 666 E~ Ocean Blvd~, Suite 604, Long Beach, Executor for the estate
of Mrs~ Myrtle O~ Lowsty, owner of the Parkway Inn, addressed the Council stating
that at the present time, =he Parkway Inn is worthless, and that the entertainment
permit was needed in order to increase the business so that the establishment could
be sold~
In answer to an inquiry from Councilmn Lacayo, the City Manager explained that requests
for Live Entertainment Permit renewals were denied the Parkway Inn in August, 1969 and
September, 1969, as the entertainment at ~hat time consisted of a four piece western
band, and it was felt that this type of entertainment would adversely effect the R-i
residents in that vicinity~
In answer to a question from Councilman Roberrs, the City Manager stated that the
Conditional Use Permit could be revoked if it is later determined that the entertainment
did adversely effect the R-1 residents° Discussion ensued relative to the issuance of a
Conditional Use Permit, whereas, the City Attorney explained that the same Conditional
Use Permit would apply, should the property change ownership~ He stated that the
Live Entertainment Permit, however, ie non-transferable ~
There being no oral protests, it was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried to close the Public Hearing at this time.
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Mayor Kanel i~dicated that he would not favor the granting of the Permit based on the
fact that it would enhance the property, and stated that it was his feeling that
certain standards must be mot. Mayor Kanel further stated that he would not approve
the permit because of the various problems which are associated with that particular
area .
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Lacayo, Captain Amberg, Cypress Police Depart-
ment, stated that the application is somowhat different at this timo than it had been
previously, due to the nature of the entertainmont which is proposedr and that __
at this timo, the Police Departmont has no basis for a protest.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the
application for a Live Enter~ainmont Permiu to allow a pianist and guitarist at the
Parkway Inn, subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Councilme~ Harvey indicated that there had been a considerable amount of problems
relating to this establishment, along with the VIP Bar, located next to the Parkway
In~ in the past, and stated that many homoowners had expressed concern. Councilman
Harvey stated that he felt that by granting the permit, there is the possibility
that similar problems would be encountered; and therefore, would be opposed to the
approval of the permit.
Mayor Kanel then stated that he concurred with Councilman Harvey's statemont, and added
that one of the aspects which was considered in the Townscape Element of the General
Plan was the upgrading of Lincoln Avenue. He stated that he did not feel that the
permit would be in the best interests of the community.
Councilman Lacayo stated that he considered this application to be a new request, and
that consideration of this item should be based on what is currently before the Council
rather than the past.
The motion to approve the request for a Live Entertainmont Permit failed to carry
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
AB SENT:
2 COUNCILMEN:
3 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Lacayo and Roberrs
Harvey, Kanode and Kanel
None
It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Councilmm~ Kanode to deny the appli-
cation for a Live Entertainmont Permit at the Parkway Inn, as it would not comport with
the pea~e, health, safety, convenience, good morals and general welfare of the public.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEN:
2 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode and Kanel
Lacayo and Roberrs
None
CONSIDERATIO~ qF PRO4EqT _#7~27-90-0000 TREE ~E~LACEM~_NT PROJECT--APp~QyA~. q~ ~ANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS: The City Manager reviewed a report from the Public Works Director
dated March 17, 1971, which indicated the Engineering Division has completed plans and
specifications for the removal and replacement of problem Ash trees in two areas of the
City. The report outlined the problems which can be created by this type of tree,
and listed the various trees which have been selected.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried to approve the plans and specifications for tree removal and replacemont, and
to authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids to be received at 10:00 a.m. on April
19, 1971.
CON~_RAT~O_N_i~Fj~_E~_~iANP~RU~B~._ABATEMEN~_P_~QGRAM, 1971: The City Manager presente~
a report from the Public Works Director dated March 9, 1971, which stated that the
contract for the 1971 Weed and Rubbish Abatemont Program was awarded by the City Council
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at its regular meeting of February 16, 1971, and that since that time, the contractor
has listed properties in the City which are considered to be nuisances and/or fire
hazards~ The report further indicated that many of the properties will be cleaned by
the owners after receiving notification that their properties have been posted.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Lacayo, the Public Works Director indicated
that he did not believe that Mr~ Compton, who appeared before the City tom%oil at its
meeting of February 8, 1971 relative to his weed abatement charges, is listed as the
property owner on the tax assessors roll at this time, as he had acquired the property
through a foreclosure. It Was the general consensus of the City Council that Mr.
Compton should be directly notified if his property appears on the Weed Abatement Roll
for the Spring of 19714
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kenode to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 1157
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING THAT WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF, AND
RUBBISH, REFUSE AND DIRT UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC
NUISANCE, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE
ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON°
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
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED WICKER DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS~ REVISIONS TO PREVIOUS REPORT OF
'~E_~'4BER ~3. I9~70: The City Manager presented a report dated March 10, 1971, from the
Public Works Director which indicated that the City Council, at its meeting of December
28, 1970, requested the Staff to contact the property owners on Wicker Drive to determine
whether or not there would be interest in the street improvement project. The report
indicated that further study of the area has been made, and then outlined three
proposals for City Council consideration ~ The report advised that the recormnendation
contained in this report is practically the same as that in the report dated December
23, 19~.
At the request of the City Manager, the Public Works Director explained in detail, the
three proposals~ In response to an inquiry from Councilman Lacayo, the Public Works
Director indicated that the recommendation of the Staff is to approve a concept, after-
which, provided the property owners are in agreement with the proposal, the design
will acconnodate the extension of Watson Street, southerly to Orange Avenue, in the
future~ He further stated that the City would not install permanent curbs and gutters
at this time~
Following discussion regarding the use which this street would ultimately have, it was
moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilmen Lacayo to approve the implemen-
tation of Proposal No. 3, as contained in the report, for the improvement of Wicker Drive
with the extension southerly to Orange Avenue to be delayed until the need becomes
urgent, and to further instruct the Engineering Division to contact the property
owners to determine the interest in the implementation of the street improvement
project in accordance with Proposal #3 as outlined in the report.
In answer to an inquiry from Mayor Kanel, the City Manager indicated that the
implementation would involve seeking accurate costs and figures, as well as an
approach to take with the property owners to develop an interest on their part. He
advised that a report will be forthcoming to the City Council relative to the status
of the program.
The n~tion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
CpNS!DERATION OF .PRO~OSEP _4G_~.E__~NT BETWEEN TH~ CITy _OF _qyPR~_~ ~AND iTHE LqI~ _QF BUENA
PARK-~_pROJEqT #~102-I0~05~3HQ~ER S~RE~T, O.P~._.G~_ TO BALL .ROAD__: The City Manager
presented a report dated March 5, 1971, from the Public Works Director, which indicated
that the City of Cypress has AoHoF~Po project #553 approved for the 1970/71 fiscal year,
and the City of Buena Park has an AoH ~F~P ~ project tentatively approved for the 1971/72-
fiscal year. The report suggested that street improvements on the Buena Park side of
Holder Street can be included in the Cypress project, which would probably result
in a reduction in unit prices, and which if done under one contract, would reduce
traffic interference~
It was moved by Co~mcilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Harvey to approve the
proposed agreement between Cypress and Buena Park for the improvement of Holder Street,
Cypress Project ~7102-10-0553, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, and to
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement and the City Clerk to attest to his signature.
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
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberts to approve the
submittal of the agreement to Buena Park for approval and execution, The motion was
unanimously carried by ~he following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCXLMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
Mayor Kanel declared a recess at 9:15 p~m~ The meeting was called back to order at
9:25 p.m~, with all Councilmen present ~
~ONSI~E~RATION OF A R~..PORT ON PROPOSED RO______~E 397REEWAY .ALIGNMENT: The City Manager
presented a report dated March 18, 1971, which indicated the State Division of Highways
has invited the City Council to indicates a preference in the proposed Route 39 Freeway
alignment, which is the subject of a PUblic Hearing scheduled for March 31, 1971 at
8:00 p.mo in the Retail Clerks~ Auditorium, 8530 Stanton Avenue, Buena Park, California.
rhe report further indicated ~hat the Cypress City Council unsuccessfully supported the
"Green Route", or the most westerly alignment for the first segment of the southern
portion of the proposed freeway, and recently reaffirmed its position by supporting a
Resolution of the Fo%E~tainValley School District, suggesting that the State Highway
Commission reopen the Public Hearings on the alignment of the first segment of this
freeway. The report advised that there are basically five suggested routes or
alignments; however, the ~zly alignment which would affect the City of Cypress is the
"Green Route" which would parallel Knott Avenue, half-way between Knott end Holder, The
report further outlined the various actions which adjoining cities have taken in
reference to this matter.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Kenode to authorize
the City Manager to prepare a written statemen~ concurring with the poslti~n of
the City of Garden Grove, as outlined in ~he Administrative Report, to be presented
to the State Division of Hi ghways~
Councilman Harvey stated that he is opposed to the "Green Route" and will therefore
be voting in opposition to the motion, He indicated that of the three recormD~ndations
which are supported by the City of Garden Grove, the only one in which he would be in
agreement with would b~ ~hat the Route 39 Freeway terminate at the Garden Grove Freeway."
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Councilme~ Robarts indicated that although it is not totally clear where the off-
ramps will be, it is clear that the '~reen Route" is the only suggested route which
would be in the proximity of Cypress~ He added, that he felt that this route would
encourage the development of the Cityws industrial park,
Councilmax Harvey stated that he was also constirred to encouraging couwnercial development
within the City. He indicated that the reason that he objected to the '~reen Route"
is because of noise and air-pollution. Councilnmn Harvey further stated that
the City has spent a considerable amount of money to improve Katella Avenue and Valley
View Street so as to acconnnodate that type of vehicular traffic which would utilize
the industrial area~
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Fanode, Lacayo, Robarts and Fanel
Earvsy
None
CONSIDERATION OF SUPPLE _MENT_~L EE_P~_ 0N G~RAHA~ STREET ~_P~_FFIC ~OL~O~ ~e City
M~a~r reviewed a report ~ted March 18, 1971, which indicated ~hat after considerable
disc~si~ in reference to the proposal ~o c~e-sac Graham Street, ~d to pro~de
a new east-west access to the tomunity park from Walker Street ~ an ali~nt with
H~o~r Drive, which is located on the west side of Walker Street, the Staff c~curred
with the Ad~sory Traffic Comittee in the need to cul-de-sac Graham Street. ~e report
ad~sed that the mJor problem at this ti~, is the lack of fmds to coblets beth the
cul-de-sac ~d acq~siti~ and develop~n~ of the east-west street, both of which are
estimated to cost $117,000~ ~e City Attomey has ad~sed that the Plating Co~{esion
~d City tomoil c~ proceed co establish a precise ali~nt for the new proposed street
following the c~duct of the req~red Public Hearing. ~e report indicated that the
adoption of the precise ali~nt, howe~r~ does not automtically prevent de~lopmnt
within the proposed street ri~t of way mlesa the City has sufficient f~ds to acquire
the property either throu~ negotiation or by c~demation.
It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilma~ Lacayo to direct the Staff
to prepare a precise alignment for the east-west street from Walker to Graham Street, and
to proceed to call for the required Public Hearings before the Planning Commission and
City Council, The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Har~ey, Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
In response to an inquiry from Councilmm~ Lacayo, the City Manager indicated that
an expenditure is not required at this time; however, the costs for appraisal services
may be brought before the City Council for consideration,
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kenode to authorize the
Staff to contact the affected property owners in order to determine whether or not a
satisfactory agreement regarding the acquisition of the property can be reached. The
motion was unanimously carried by the followinS roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
ABSENT: 0 COL~NCILMEN:
Harvey, Kenode, Lacayo, Eoberts and Kanel
None
None
CON_S_IDE__I~,TI_O_N OF AG~E_E~T ~FO_E~ _P_QP.~I~_ON_ _E_SiI.'!M~TE __FRO~_._TH_E_- STATE..DEP__AR.T~E..NT .OF
~FIN~AN_CE~ The City Manager presented a report dated March 17, 1971, which advised
that the City Manager's office has requested a population estimate from the State
Department of Finance which would be certified as of April 1~ 1971, and that in order
to proceed with this estimate, the City Council is required to take action authorizing
the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest an Agreement with that aaency for conduct
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of the population estimate° The report indicated that the charge for this service
would be $340~00, which is the charge for all cities having an estimated population
of between 25,000 and 49,000°
It was moved by Cou~cilmm~ Harvey and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to authorize the
Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement with the State Department of
Finance to provide a population estimate for the City of Cypress, to be certified as of
April 1, 1971~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN:
AJ]SENT: 0 COUNCILMEN:
Harvey, Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel
None
None
CONSiDeRATION. QF NO ~ARKING AREAS: The City Manager reviewed a report dated March 17,
1971, which indicated that at lts r~eting of March 12, 1971, the Advisory Traffic
Committee considered a report from the Engineering Division proposing '~o Parking" areas
al~ng the west side of Grindlay Street, north of Orange avenue from the end of the
curve radius to a point sixty (60) feet north; the west side of Moody Street, north of
Cerritos Avenue approximately eighty (80) feet from the beginning of the curve radius
north on Moody; and on the north side of Cerritos Avenue between Moody Street and
Christopher Street for approximately 600 feet ~
The Public Works Director pointed to the subject locations on the aerial map,
Councilmm~ Harvey indicated that several citizens have expressed concern due to
the lack of visibility a~ the intersection of Orange Avenue and Bloomfield Street, and
have inquired as to the possibility of a '~o parking" area on Bloomfield Street,
north and south of Orange Avenue.
It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO~ 1158
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING NO PARKING AREASo
The motion was unanimously sattied 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 .COmmittAL W. E .T .FOR WARrAnTS Z6 ZS__THmWGH
26344: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve
the Co~mercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 26178 through 26344 in the total amount
of $208,160o 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
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THE TOWNSCAPE FINAL REPORT: TBe City Manager stated
that the City h~d'received a co~munication from M~so Royce Neuechatz o~ Eckbo, Dean,
Austin & William, suggesting that the City share with the consulting firm in the
cost of both improving and increasing the number of copies of the final Townscape report°
He indicated that the original proposal was for fifty copies, and that the firm is now
suggesting 500 copies, 350 of which would belong to the City, with the consulting firm
retaining the remaining 150 copies.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Lacayo, the City Manager indicated that the
information contained in the improved copy would be identical to that in the copy which
the City has ordered; however, the graphics contained in the improved report would
be considerably more elaborate.
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The possibility of selling the improved document to other cities and various interested
parties was discussed, following which, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs to
approve the proposal of Eckbo, Dean, Austin & Willlama, improving and increasing
the number of copies of the final Townscape report, and that the City charge $10.00
a copy to those who would wish to purchase the document. Included in Councilmen
Robert ~s motion was that each Councilman be provided with three copies of the report ~
The motion died for lack of a second~
Councilman Lacayo then stated that he hoped the City was not in a situation whereby
services which have been paid for are not going to be provided. He indicated that
the fifty copies which the City has ordered should be complete.
In response to an inquiry from Councilman Kenode, the City Manager stated that the
City will retain all rights to the document and can reproduce it should it be desirous
to do
Following further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman
Kenode and unanimously carried to receive and file the conmunication from Eckbo, Deen,
Austin & Willisms.
At this time, Councilman Roberrs stated that as of March 1, 1971, the State Public
Utilities Commission has required that all electrical and communication services for
industrial and commercial developments in California be underground. It was moved by
Councilm~m Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to place
this item on the agenda for consideration o
It was moved by Councilmen Robarts, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried
to instruct the City Staff to consider the subject of total undergrounding of electrical
utilities throughout the City of Cypress, and to report back to the City Council within
a reasonable period of time. Councilmen Roberrs recommended that the City contact Mr.
tatter Blankenburg for information relative to this matter.
Discussion was held regarding Senate Bill 333, pertaining to compulsory and
binding arbitration, and it was the general consensus of the City Council to
direct the City Menager to draft a Resolution in opposition to this Bill, to be
presented to the Council for consideration at its meeting scheduled for April 12, 1971.
A date in which to hold a j oint-meeting with the Planning Commission was discussed, and
it was the opinion of the Council to schedule this meeting for the afternoon session
of the City Council on April 12, 1971. Councilman Roberrs requested that the City
Councilman be provided with textsin questions, concerning multiple-family development,
which had been raised at the last joint-meeting with the Planning Commission.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
There were no oral communications presented at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
It was moved by Mayor Kane~, seconded by Councilman Roberts end unanimously carried to
go into an Executive Session at 10:20 p~mo to discuss a matter of litigation, The meeting
was called back to order at 10:44 pomo, with all Councilmen present~
ADJOURNMENT:
It was moved by Councilma~ Lacayo, seconded by Councilmen Roberrs and unanimously carried
to adjourn at 10:45 p~m~ to March 27, 1971 at 9:00 a.mo, in the Administrative Conference
Room.
MAYOR~F THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY ~LI~R~ OF~THE CITY/OF dY~RESS
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