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Minutes 72-03-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD March 27, 1972 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:03 p.m~, on Monday, March 27~ 1972, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro-Tom John Fanel presiding. PRESENT: Councilmen Kenode, Lacayo and Fans1 ABSENT: Councilmen Roberts and Harvey Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Dartell Essex, Deputy City Attorney John Murphy, and Building Superintendent Tom Nudsono MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Henode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to defer the consideration of the Minutes of March 13, 1972 to the evening session of the City Council° Chairman Evans called the meeting of the Planning Comission to order at 4:04 pom., with the following Commissioners in attendance: PRESENT: Commissioners SonJu, Warren and Evans ABSENT: Commissioners Cardoza and Ricker Chairman Evans indicated that the Planning Commission would defer to councilmatic procedures at this time° At the request of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously. carried to place on the agenda for consideration at this time, a matter pertaining to the drainage fees requirement on property owned by the Sto Irenaeus Church° COMMISSIONER RICKER ARRIVED AT 4:07 P~Mo COMMISSIONER CARDOZA ARRIVED AT 4:15 P~M~ COUNCILMAN ROBERTS ARRIVED AT 4:17 P~Mo It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to uphold the decision of the previous City Council, to waive the drainage fees requirement on the Sto Irenaeus Church property° The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanode, Lacayo and Kanel None Harvey Roberrs Councilman Roberrs indicated that he had abstained from voting on this matter as he had not been present during the discussion~ The Building Superintendent then gave a slide presentation depicting many of the signs which are currently along Lincoln Avenue, which was followed by a question and answer period by members of the City Council and Planning Commission. It was the general consensus that additional study would be required before adopting the proposed sign Ordinance° City Council Minutes March 27, 1972 RECESS: It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to recess at 6~00 p~mo to 7:30 p~mo ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Commissioner SonJu, seconded by Commissioner Warren and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting of the Planning Commission at 6:00 p~m. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting of the Cypress City Council was called back to order at 7:31 p.m., in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro-Tom John Fanel presiding~ PRESENT: Councilmen Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel ABSENT: Mayor Harvey Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Deputy City A~torney John Murphy, and the following members of the City Staff: Dunlap, Schatzeder, Robertson, Bryant, Grissom and Nudsono PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Lacayo led the City Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mro Bryant, Recreation and Park Director, presented the City Council with a trophy which was recently awarded to the Cypress Boys Basketball Team, "C" Division. At the reques~ of Mayor Pro-Tom Fanel, the City Manager reviewed what had transpired during the afternoon session of the City Council~ MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously carried to approve the Minutes of March 13, 1972, as presented° CONSENT CALENDAR: The Mayor Pro-Tom announced that all items listed under the "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the City Council to he routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation contained in the Administrative Report concerning the matter~ It was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to approve Items Noo 1 through 9 on the Consent Calendar° Item No.. 1: Consideration of request to proclaim April 9-15, 1972, as "Volunteer Recognition Week°" Recommendation; That the City Council proclaim the week of April 9-15, 1972, as "Volunteer Recognition Week" in the City of Cypress, as requested° Item Not 2: Consideration of receipt of Minutes of the February 17, 1972 meeting of the Orange County Mosquito Abatement District~ Recommendation: Receive and fileo Item Noo 3: Consideration of claim for damages submitted by Ruth No Power. Recommendation: That the City Council deny the claim for damages of Ruth N. Power at the recommendation of the Ci=y's insurance carrier who conducted a preliminary investigation which indicates no liability° 2 502 City Council Minutes March 27, 1972 Item Noo 4~ Consideration of a Resolution of the City of Costs Mesa urging the State Legislature to govern themselves in conformante with anti-secrecy principleso Recommends=ion: Since this proposal does not effect the administration of the City of Cypress, it is recommended to receive and file this communication. Item Noo 5: Consideration of State Ccntroller's report on revenues. Recommendation: Receive and files Item Not 6: Consideration of certification of employment list for Dispatcher II~ Recommendation: That the City Council certify the promotional employment list for the position of Dispatcher II, as submitted° Iuem Noo 7: Consideration of certification of employment list for Dispatcher Io Recommendation: That the City Council certify the open competitive employment list for the position of Dispatcher I, as submitted° Item No.. 8: Consideration of certification of employment list for Principal Engineer- ing Aide~ Recommendation: That the City Council certify the promotional employment list for the position of Principal Engineering Aide, as eubmitted~ Item No o 9: Consideration of certification of employment list for Engineering Aide~ Recommendation: That the City Council certify the promotional employment list for the position of Engineering Aide, as submitted~ It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously carried to consider Item No. 13 on the agenda, and to proceed with other items until 8:00 pomo, at which time the Public Hearings are scheduled to be heldo CONTINUATION O[ CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED GENERAL OBLIGATION PARK BOND ISSUE: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1972, which requested that this item be continued in order to allow time for the gathering of additional information° It was moved by Councilman Robarts, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this item to the City Council meeting scheduled to be held on April 10, 1972o CONTINUATION O[ CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITIES OF BREA AND COSTA MESA URGING PACIFIC TELEPHONE &TELEGRAPH'COMPANYTO'RECONSIDER'ITSPROPOSED METHOD OFCE~RGE FOR BUSINESSTELEPHONE'SERVICE: The City Manager reviewed a communication dated March 27, 1972, from the Manager of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, endorsing the proposed method of charge for business telephone service, on behalf of the Board of Directors~ It was moved by Councilman [(anode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carxied to receive and file the communications° CONSIDERAIION OF NAMING PARK SITES: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1972, from the Recreation and Park Director, which contained the names for two park sites located on Orangewood Avenue, east of Valley View Street, which were recommended by the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission° Ic was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously carried to ratify the names of Maple Grove and Manzanite Parks for the park sites located on Orangewood Avenue, north and south, respectfully. - 3- City Council Minutes March 27, 1972 502 CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A PIANOUSEPOLICY: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 19~2, from the Recreation and Park Director, which indicated that at its regular meetin8 of March 14, 1972, the Cypress Recreation and Park Commission recommended to the City Council that a policy be established for the piano located in the Multi-Purpose Room, not be utilized at any other location except for District sponsored events. It was moved by Councilman RoberUe and seconded by Councilman Lacayo, for the purpose of discussion, that the piano located in the Multi-Purpose Room at Arnold/Cypress Park not be utilized at any other location~ Following discussion, the motion was unanimously carried° CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTLIST'FORWARRA/qTSNO~1356 THROUGH 1388 (RECREATION&PARK'DISTRICT): It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the Commercial Warrant List for the Cypress Recreation and Park District for Warrants Noo 1356 through 1388 in the total amount of $13,935~68~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kenode, Lacayo, Robarts and Kanel None Harvey CONSIDERATION OF ORANGE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT'#7003'10"SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHERNPACIFICCOMPANY: The City Manager presented a report dated March 21, 1972, from the Public Works Director, which stated that the Southern Pacific Transportation Company has requested that the City execute an amendment to the original agreement for the installation of crossing protection at the Southern Pacific's Orange Avenue crossing~ It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve an amendment to the agreement with the Southern Pacific Transportation Company for crossing protection of the Orange Avenue crossing BBL-505~76, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and the City Clerk to attest to his siSnature~ The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote~ AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey CONSIDERAIlON OF RECENT CHANGE IN THEORGANIZATION'OF'THESOUTHERNCALIFORNIA ASSOCIATIONOF GOVERNMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1972 attached to which are copies of correspondence from Mayor Louis Gilbertson of the City of Temple City, and response from Jack Green, President of STAG, concerning the action taken at the recent General Assembly meeting of StAG in Anaheim to convert StAG by legislative action from its present voluntary membership structure to a mandatory General Purpose ReSional Organization with public taxing support. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Fanode and unanimously carried to continue the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be held on April 10, 19720 PUBLIC HEARING RE: WEED ABATEMENT PROGRAM FOR 1972: The Mayor Pro-Ten announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider any individual protests to the Clty's 1972 Weed Abatement Program° The Mayor Pro-Ten declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staf~ to present its reports° The City Manager presented a r e p o r t dated March 21, 1972, which indicated that the affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Hearing notices are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that no written protests have been received° -4- 5O4 City Council Minutss March 27, 1972 The Public Works Director then reviewed a report dated March 21, 1972, attached to which is a list of the properties throuShout the City which have been posted for weed abatement° Those persons addressing the City Council questioning various aspects of the Weed Abatement Program included: Mr~ Ralph Stuart, 5051 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress Mro Leo Baroldi, 233 Repozada Drive, La Habra Heights Mro James Duncan, 9582 So Walker Street, Cypress Mrs. Wilson, Electric Street, Cypress Following a discussion, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman [anode and unanimously carried to delete from the Weed Abatement Roll - Spring, 1972, those property owners who have cleared their properties. There being no further protests, the Mayor Pro-Tom declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Kenode and seconded by Councilman Eanel to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NOo 1245 A 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 CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE, AND ORDERING THE ABATEMENT THEREOF. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Nanode, Lacayo and Nanel NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Roberts ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Lacayo that the City Council determine that in the case of public districts, that ample evidence has been submitted to assure that abatement will be completed within the time allocated~ The motion Was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Nanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Hanel None Harvey RECESS: Mayor' Pro-Tom Nanel declared a recess at 9:05 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:17 pomo, with the following Councilmen present: PRESENT: Councilmen Nanode, Lacayo, Roberts and Nanel ABSENT: Mayor Harvey PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY AMENDING SECTION 10904 OF ORDINANCE NO o 90 TO CREATE AN INCENTIVE 'FOR THE 'JOINDER OF SUBSTANDARD PARCELS IN THE MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE: The Mayor Pro-Tom announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress amending Section 109.4 of Ordinance No~ 90, the Zoning Ordinance, to create an incentive for the Joindot of substandard parcels in the multiple-family residential (R-3) zone. The Mayor Pro-Tom declared the Public Rearing open, and requested the Staff to present its reports~ - 5- City Council Minutes March 27, 1972 The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1972, ~hich indicated that the affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Hearing notices are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that no communications have been received in reference to this application, He than reviewed a report from the Secretary of the Planning Commission, dated March 21, 1972, which indicated that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 2, 1972, adopted Resolution No. 572, which recom~nends an amendment to Subsection E of Section 109.4 of the Zoning Ordinance° Speaking in favor of the amendment were Mr. James Duncan, 9582 S. Walker Street, Cypress, and Mro William Fo Reid, architect, Tustin, California. There being no one to speak in opposition to the amendment, the Mayor Pro-Ten declared the Public Hearing closed. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Roberrs and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only. Title of the Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 109.4 OF ORDINANCE NO. 90, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO CREATEAN INCENTIVE FOR THE JOINDER OF SUBSTANDARD PARCELS IN THE MULTIPLE- [AMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-3) ZONE. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the firan reading of the Ordinance. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel None Harvey PUBLIC HEARING RE: AN APPLICATION TO CONSIDER ANAMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A RESIDENTIAL ESTATE ZONE: The Mayor Pro-Tam announced this was the time and place for the Public Hearing to consider an application for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance No. 90, establishing a Residential Estate (R-E) Zone, initiated by the City Council of the City of Cypress. The Mayor Pro-Ten declared the Public Hearing open, and requested the Staff to present its reports° The City Manager reviewed a report dated March 22, 1972, which indicated that the affidavits of posting and publication of the Public Hearing notices are on file in the office of the City Clerk, and that no communications have been received in reference to this application. He then presented a report dated March 21, 1972, from the Secretary of the Planning Commission, which stated that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 2, 1972, adopted Resolution No~ 573, which recommends to the City Council the establishment of an R-E (Residential Estate) Zone° It was moved by Councilman Henode and seconded by Councilman Hanel to continue the consideration of this item to the next regular meeting of the City Council, scheduled to be held on April 10, 1972. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Henel None Harvey -6- 506 City Council Minutes March 27, 1972 CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCEOF FINALTRACTMAP#7581: The Public Works Director presented a report dated March 16, 1972, which indicated that Tract #7581 is the second unit in Tentative Tract Map #7424 which was approved by the City Council on August 23, 1971; and that the final map agrees substantially with the tentative map as approved. It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilman Fanode to authorize the City Manager to advise Larwin Company that the City will exercise its option to purchase Lots #1-14 inclusive in Tract #7581, in accordance with Condition #42, as outlined in the report° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Fanode to approve Final Tract Map #7581 and to accept the bonds and agreements for public improvements in the amount of $260,580.00, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreements and the City Clerk to sign the record map upon completion of the following conditions: Approval of bonds and agreements by the City Attorney. 2o Completion of corrections required for improvement plans, 3o City will exercise its option to purchase Lots #1-14 inclusive, at the same price per acre at which the developer is being given credit, pursuant to Condition No~ 31 (b) of Tentative Tract #2424. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCEOF FINAL TRACTMAP#7606: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director, dated March 17, 1972, which advised that Final Tract Map #7606 agrees substantially with the tentative map which was approved by the City Council at its meeting of December 13, 1971. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Fanode to approve Final Tract Map #7606 and to accept the bonds and agreements for public improvements in the amount of $59,925.00, which is not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements, and to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to sign the agreements and the City Clerk to sign the record map subject to approval of bonds and agreements by the City Attorney. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey CONSIDERATION OF LINCOLN AVENUE STUDY COP~{ITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1972, which outlined the Lincoln Avenue Study Committee's recommendations to the City Council. It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to refer the Lincoln Avenue Study Committee recommendations to the Staff for further study and report, and that a letter of commendation be sent to all members of the Lincoln Avenue Study Committee for their participation in this study° - 7- 507 City Council Minutes March 27, 1972 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT 'POWERS 'AGREEMENT 'FOR 'FUNDING THE COUNTY- WIDE POLICE UHFCOI~4UNICATIONS'SYgTMM: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1972, which indicated that because the California Council on Criminal Justice has accelerated the funding of the county-wide police UHF communications system which will permit the completion of the purchase and installation of all equipment prior to June 30, 1973, the County is requesting an amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to approve the amended Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Cypress and Orange County for a UNF communications system, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NO E S: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: i COUNCILMEN: Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONFORA PRIVATE PATROL PERMIT~ PROTECTALCORPORATION: The City Manager reviewed a report dated March 22, 1972, which indicated the City has received an application from Mr. Howard W. Sandweiss of Protects1 Corporation for a Private Patrol Permit. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to grant a Private Patrol Permit to Prorectal Corporation, 22291 Mulholland H~y., Woodland Hills, California° The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Fanode, LaCayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING THE CANVASS'OF'THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1972, which indicated that pursuant to the provisions of the Elections Code, the City Council has the option of conducting the canvassof the election returns, or, by Resolution, directing that the canvass be made by the City Clerk. It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Roberrs to adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1246 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CANVASS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE llTE DAY OF APRIL, 1972, TO BE MADE BY THE CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey CONSIDERATION OF RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT FOR MAINTENANCE OF ZOO ANIMALS: The City Manager presented a report dated March 22, 1972, which stated that at its meeting of February 28th, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the Orange County Parks Department for the transfer and maintenance of the animals previously owned by Mr. Hertinge, for the period of one year at a cost not to exceed $2,000. It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded by Councilman Fanode to ratify the aMreement between the City of Cypress and the County of Orange as outlined in the report, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement and the City Clerk to attest to his signature. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll -8- 5O8 CiUy Council Minutes March 27, 1972 call vote AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CO~ERCIAL WARRANT LI ST 'FOR 'WARRANTS NO; 28800 THROUGH 28901: It was moved by Councilman Roberrs and seconded b~ Councilman Lacayo to approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 28800 through 28901 in the total amount of $156,230.00. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kenode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Fanel None Harvey SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RE: ADMISSION'TAXES: It was moved by Councilman Fanode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only. Title of the Ordinance is as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 479 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 26-11 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE REGARDING ADMISSION TAXES. It was moved by Councilman Fanode and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to adopt Ordinance No. 479. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Kenode, Lacayo and Fanel NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Roberrs ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Harvey ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications at this time. At the suggestion of the City Manager, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to place on the agenda for consideration at this time, a matter pertaining to the interpretation of the 25t setback require- ment in the Highway Commercial Zone. It was moved by Councilman Robarts to appeal an application for a Conditional Use Permit for a proposed business on Lincoln Avenue, which is under consideration by the Planning Commission, in order that the matter be brought before the City Council. The Deputy City Attorney advised that the motion was invalid, as the Planning Commission had not taken final action on this matter. Planning Commission Chairman, Mrs. Evans, addressed the City Council explaining the difficulty which the Planning Commission has had in reaching a decision onthe matter, because of the problem of interpreting the 25' setback requirement as stipulated in the Ordinance. It was moved by Councilman Robarts and seconded by Councilman Fanode to schedule a Joint meeting with the Planning Commission at the afternoon session of the Planning Commission scheduled to be held on April 6, 1972, in order to discuss the 25' setback requirement. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEN: 0 COUNCILMEN: 1 COUNCILMEN: Fanode, Lacayo, Roberrs and Kanel None Harvey 9 City Council Minutes March 27, 1972 509 At this time, it was moved by Councilman Roberrs, seconded by Councilman Kenode and unanimously carried that the City direct a letter of best wishes to the newly formed Cypress Senior CItizens ClUb. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Kenode, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to adjourn the meetinS at 10:40p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on April 6~ 1972, ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF TI~E~CITY OF CYPRESS MAYOR OF THE ~T~ - 10-