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Minutes 75-10-14MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD October 14, 1975 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 1975 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Alice Frankiewich presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmen Harvey, Kanel, and Frankiewich Councilmen Sonju and Lacayo Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John Murphy, and the following City Staff members: Bryant, Charkow, Duke, Dunlap, Hawley, Osborn and Schatzeder. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was led by Councilman Harvey. COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 6:41 P.M. MINUTE S: It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve the September 22 minutes as corrected and the September 25 minutes as mailed. With the consent of the Council, the Mayor added the following matters to the agenda: Item 029 regarding a resolution of the City of Los Altos Hills concerning the distribution of costs of support services for community and state colleges; Item 030 regarding tax reform legislation; Item #31 regarding a resolution of the 1975-76 Orange County Grand Jury supporting the posting of gasoline prices; Item 032 regarding a horse boarding Operation at 8311 Gay Street; Item 033 regarding property at 11691 New Zealand Street; Item #34 regarding the Cypress College parking lot entrance on Valley View Street; Item #35 regarding a waiver of a parking restriction at 6063 Fred Drive; Item #36 regarding Conditional Use Permit 075-10; Item #18a regarding a resolution of commendation for Eagle Scout Peter David Lawrence; Item #18b regarding a resolution of commendation for Eagle Scout Joseph Dean Vargas. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. cits cou. il O to er i4, 9V5 0 i!03 Mr. Donald Hudson, 6153 Lawrence Street, Cypress, inquired about the status of the City's fire rating which was to have been published in September, 1975. He stated the County Fire Warden's office had indicated that the City of Cypress was a better risk than its present "6" rating and he questioned the lengthy time to publish the rating. He felt a Grand Jury investigation might be appropriate to determine the relationship between the rating board and fire insurance industry. Following discussion of this matter, the Council directed the City Manager to contact the County Fire Warden requesting that he make a presentation at the next Council meeting on the formula for determining the fire ratings and reasons for the lengthy process and to also send a communication to the Orange County Grand Jury notifying them of the situation and problems relating to establishment of the fire ratings. CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Frankiewich announced that all items listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendation regarding each item. She asked if any Councilman wished to remove an item. No one wished to remove an item. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve Items #1 through 18b on the Consent Calendar. Item #1: Consideration of Acceptance of a Donation by the Southern California Community Artists' Association. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept the donation of the painting and $50 for the purchase of equipment to assist in the display of artwork donated by the Southern California Community Artists' Association and request that the staff direct a communication expressing the City Council's appreciation for the gift. Item #2: Consideration of the Landscape Plan for the Grindlay Street Storm Drain Easement. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #3: Consideration of a Report on Additional Police Foot Patrol in the area of Oak Knoll Park. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #4: Consideration September 9-16, 1975 as of Cypress. of Proclaiming the Week of "Teen Challenge Week" in the City Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council proclaim the week of November 9-16, 1975 as "Teen Challenge Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #5: Consideration of a Request by the Camp Fire Girls of Orange County to Conduct a Fund Raising Drive in the City of Cypress. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the Orange County Council of Camp Fire Girls to conduct a candy sale in the City of Cypress from January 22, 1976 through February 9, 1976 and that they be granted an exemption from a special permit pursuant to Section 15-57 A (1) (b) of the City Code. Item #6: Consideration of Attendance at the Orange County Economic Outlook Conference. Recommendation: That all City Council members be author- ized to attend the Orange County Economic Outlook Conference on October 16, 1975 with reimbursement for all necessary and actual expenses. Item #7: Consideration of a Request to Support a Fund Raising Campaign by the Orange County Community Develop- ment Council, Inc. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit a letter of support from the City Council for the Orange County Community Development Council Fund Raising Campaign for the senior citizens' transportation program. Item#8: Consideration of Appropriation for the Environ- mental Impact Report on the Arlan Property. Recommendation: That the City Council approve an appro- priation of $25,000 from the General Fund to Account NO. 10.4189.101.01 for the preparation of the environmental impact report which will be totally reimbursed to the City by the property owner. Item #9: Consideration of Amendment to Community Center Caterer's Contract. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #10: Consideration of Presentation of Community Service Plaque to the 1975 Miss Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the presen- tation of a Community Service Plaque to Candy Hammer, Miss Cypress of 1975, and authorize the Mayor to make the presentation of the plaque at the 1976 Miss Cypress Pageant scheduled for November 1, 1975. Item #11: Consideration of Request for Appropriation from General Operating Fund to Program 223, Street Lighting. Recommendation: That the City Council appropriate from the General Operating Fund the amount of $4,000 to Account No. 10-4157-223-07 for Street Lighting. Item #12: Consideration of Acceptance of Weed and Rubbish Abatement of Seasonal and Recurring Weeds, Phase I. Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) accept the work of weed and rubbish abatement as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the specifications; and (2) adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 RESOLUTION NO. 1644 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF SEASONAL AND RECURRING WEEDS GROWING UPON OR IN FRONT OF CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS LIENS ON PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Item #13: Consideration of Traffic Control - Valley View and Katella. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #14: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Commending Boy Scout David Hykes on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1645 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT DAVID HYKES ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo and Item #15: Consideration of Employment List - Account Clerk. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employ- ment list for the position of Account Clerk as submitted. Item #16: Consideration of "Meals on Wheels" Program. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report and authorize the staff to continue meeting with the school district officials in order to determine the best source of nutritional foods for senior citizens in the community. Item #17: Consideration of Granting Easement to Edison Company for Serving Library at Civic Center. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the granting of an easement to the Southern California Edison Company as described in the staff report and authorize the Mayor to execute the easement and the City Clerk to attest. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Item #18: Consideration of a Request to Buena Park for Participation in the Valley View Bike Trail, City of Cypress Project #7546-90. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to transmit a report from the Council to the Buena Park City Council requesting participation by Buena Park in the bicycle trail project as outlined in the staff report. Item #18a: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Com- mending Boy Scout Peter David Lawrence on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1646 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT PETER DAVID LAWRENCE ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo and Item #18b: Consideration of Adopting a Resolution Com- mending Boy Scout Joseph Dean Vargas on Achieving the Rank of Eagle Scout. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 1647 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT JOSEPH DEAN VARGAS ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo and CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF YOUTH COMMISSION: The City Manager presented a report dated October 7 outlining recommendations for the composition and selection of members for the Youth Commission. It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried to direct the Administra- tive Coordinating Team to pose the question of establish- ing a Youth Commission to the various student councils representing the secondary schools serving the Cypress area and that the student councils be requested to review the questions outlined in the staff report. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- man Lacayo to approve the Commercial Warrant List for City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Warrants #39578 through 39670 in the total amount of $1,599,706.80; the List for Warrants #39671 through 39769 in the total amount of $875,200.97; and the List for Warrants #39770 through 39787 in the total amount of $344,573.79. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REVIEW OF FEES & CHARGES FOR USE OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER: The City Manager pre- sented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated October 6 which recommended that the original fees and charges for use of the Community Center by community organizations be continued for six months and that the Recreation and Park Commission review the fees at their February meeting. Transmitted was a summary of the organizations, types of activites and fees charged during June through October, the fees including a 25% reduction, and a comparison of the Community Center fees and those of other facilities. Councilman Kanel stated that he still favored a 25% reduction of fees in all categories for Cypress organizations. It was moved by Councilman Harvey and seconded by Mayor Frankiewich that the City Council, acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify the recommendation of the Recreation and Park Commission dated September 10 and continue the adopted fees for a period of six months and that the originally adopted fees be reviewed by the Recreation and Park Commission at its February meeting. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanel ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PARK BOND FUND APPRO- PRIATION FOR PURCHASE OF CABINETS IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER: The City Manager presented a report from the Recreation and Park Director dated October 6 outlining the need for additional cabinets in the kitchen and coffee room areas of the Community Center. Mayor Frankiewich noted that Councilwoman Sonju had expressed interest in this item. The Council also inquired whether the Recreation and Park Commission had recommended the purchase. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Recreation and Park Commission for their recommenda- tion at the October 27 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF RENAMING LEYLANDI PARK: The City Manager presented a report dated October 7 which indicated the Recreation and Park Commission recommended the renaming of Leylandi Park to Evergreen Park because of the diffi- culty of pronouncing the name and complaints by residents in the area. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried that the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify the renaming of Leylandi Park to Evergreen Park. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the Recreation and Park District Commercial Warrant List for Warrants #370 through 378 and 4698 through 4750 in the total amount of $864,592.28; the List for Warrants No. 379 through 380 and 4751 through 4754 in the total amount of $235,108.66; and the List for Warrants #381 through 382 and 4755 through 4804 in the total amount of $135,201.92. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo and EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frankiewich called an executive session at 7:20 p.m. for matters of personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 7:40 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Councilwoman Sonju. PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #75- 7 - LEO C. HANSEN, 4620 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mayor Frankiewich announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider the appeal of Conditional Use Permit #75-7. She declared the hearing open and asked the staff to present their report. The Planning Director presented slides showing the location of the subject property at 4620 Lincoln Avenue and sur- rounding land uses. He presented a report dated October 7 and indicated the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing of the public hearing notice are on file in the City Clerk's office and no written communications were received. He also presented the plot plan of the prop- osed automobile storage yard which was approved September 18, 1975 by the Planning Commission. Als0 transmitted was a transcript from the Commission hearing on this appli- cation. The Planning Director reported that the Commission only approved the passive storage of wrecked, abandoned, or repossessed vehicles and did not approve the applicant's request to conduct an auto body work, repair and painting operation. The City Attorney reported that this conditional use permit, if approved, would be a modification of the original conditional use permit and a separate Council action modifying the original use permit would not be necessary. The Planning Director stated that the staff had reserva- tions about the auto repair and body work portion of the application which was subsequently denied by the Planning Commission because of the potential disturbance to adja- cent homeowners. He stated he recommended approval of the use based on the fact that there was an existing six-foot-high masonry wall on the boundary of the subject property and extensive landscaped screening separating this use and the residences. The Planning Director indi- cated he did not feel there would be a rodent problem on the property because there would be the continuous activity of automobiles moving in and out. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of C.U.P. #75-7. Mr. Leo Hansen, the applicant, 8681 San Rio, Buena Park, California, stated the automobiles that would be stored on the property would be late model automobiles and not junk. He stated at full capacity the yard could accom- modate about 200 vehicles and indicated there were several categories of vehicles which would be stored: damaged vehicles which are repairable would be on the property about a week; vehicles which are a total loss would be on the property up to about 15 days; and vehicles which are under investigation by a court or insurance company would be on the property up to about 40 days. He indicated that vehicles would not be jammed together since the tow truck would need access to the vehicles and that the cars would be lined up neatly. Mr. Hansen stated that vehicles could be parked within four or five feet of the easterly boundary but that he would probably use the west side of the property more. He stated the holes on the pavement would be repaired and the pavement treated with oil and that the property would be well maintained. He stated activity would be limited to between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. and that the only noise might be from the tow truck. He stated there would be a night guard on the property but no guard dogs. Mr. Hansen stated that police impounded vehicles are stored in his yard on Crescent pursuant to his contract with the City and wrecked vehicles may be towed to either yard. Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to C.U.P. #75-7. Mr. Wayne Ebare, 9191 Julie Beth Street, Cypress, stated he represented a group of residents from Julie Beth Street who felt the Planning Commission disregarded the best interests of the majority of residents in order to serve a few persons. He felt the staff report did not address the total impact of the development in future years and he felt the applicant's expenditures for improvements indicated he wished a more expanded opera- tion. Mr. Ebare read a petition signed by 75 residents in the area which requested that the Council veto the Planning Commission's action. He felt the noise, dust and pollution problems caused by the Hyatt Die Cast Operation would be increased by this use. The Council asked that the staff check if there were any conditions of the original conditional use permit which the property owner could meet to eliminate the dust problem. Mr~ Les Wilson, 9190 Whitney Way, Cypress, stated he did not feel the use is compatible with the adjacent residences and he felt the property would look like a junk yard. He stated the property has not been main- tained and contains weeds and debris and the landscaped buffer is inadequate since the landscaping has not been maintained. Mr. Coster, 9212 Julie Beth Street, Cypress, objected to the use and felt it would create more noise and dust problems. He felt the storage of abandoned vehicles would be an unattractive use not in keeping with the rest of the City. Mayor Frankiewich asked if the applicant or anyone else wished to speak in rebuttal. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Mr. Leo Hansen stated that the property would be cleared of weeds, the blacktop would be repaired and refinished, the driveway would be paved which would eliminate the dust problem, and the property would be maintained. He indicated the cars that would be stored would be late model cars and not junk. Mrs. Daryle Ellwart, manager, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, stated the property was zoned industrially and she indicated there could be a heavier and noisier industrial use of the property. She felt the proposed use would upgrade the present state of the property. No one else wished to speak and Mayor Frankiewich closed the public hearing. Councilman Kanel felt the proposed use would be incom- patible with the adjacent residences because of their close proximity and the view of the vehicles would be unattractive. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Council- man Lacayo to deny Conditional Use Permit #75-7. Councilman Lacayo felt this type of use would be incom- patible with the residences and not in accordance with the goals of the Lincoln Avenue beautification program. He felt abandoned vehicles would be an attractive nuisance to children and that the operation would create greater noise problems. Mayor Frankiewich stated she felt the damaged vehicles would be detrimental to the adjacent homeowners and stated the property owners should realize the property has been industrially zoned for some time and eventually will be developed. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel to waive the appeal filing fee for Mr. Ebare. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo and Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju The Council requested that the City Attorney prepare an amendment to the resolution to grant the Council authority to waive the appeal filing fee in instances where an appeal is granted and serves to benefit a large number of persons and not only an individual. The City Manager suggested that the staff, property owners and Hyatt Die Cast may wish to meet to consider development alternatives for the remainder of the property. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Councilman Kanel stated that Hyatt Die Cast may not be interested in expanding the business or developing the remainder of the property but he felt it would be to the benefit of Hyatt Die Cast to work out the problem regarding dust with the adjacent homeowners. RECESS: Mayor Frankiewich called a recess at 8:50 p.m. The meeting was called back to order at 9:00 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Councilwoman Sonju. PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE #75-2~ LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF WALKER STREET, SOUTHERLY OF NELSON STREET: Mayor Frankiewich announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider Zone Change #75-2 and she opened the hearing and asked the staff to present their report. The Planning Director summarized a report dated October 7 and indicated the affidavits of publication, posting and mailing of the public hearing notice are on file in the City Clerk's office and no communications were received regarding this matter. He indicated a zone change was necessary to change the designation of property on the west side of Walker, south of Nelson Street from a low density residential to a high density residential class- ification and to bring the General Plan land use designation and zone classification into conformance with the existing use of the property. The 2.3 acre parcel has been developed with a 35 unit condominium project and was annexed to the City of Cypress in July, 1975. Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to Zone Change #75-2. No one wished to speak in support or opposition and the Mayor closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY ESTABLISHING AN RM ZONE CLASSIFICA- TION ON A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CiTY OF CYPRESS AND KNOWN AS ZONE CHANGE NO. 75-2. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Council- man Kanel to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Lacayo Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju and PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE #75-1: Mayor Frankiewich announced that this was the time and place for the public hearing to consider amendment to the Zoning Ordinance #75-1 and she declared the hearing open and asked the staff to present their report. 10. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 The Planning Director presented a report dated October 7 which outlined corrections to changes in the Zoning Ordinance previously approved by the Planning Commission and Council. The ordinance would incorporate a county-wide, standardized zoning classification system. The Planning Director stated the affidavits of publication and posting of the public hearing notice are on file in the City Clerk's office and no communications regarding this matter were received. Mayor Frankiewich asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to Zoning Ordinance Amendment #75-1. No one wished to speak in favor Or Opposition and the Mayor closed the public hearing. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to read the following Ordinance by title only, title as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 497 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND SETTING FORTH NEW PROVISIONS ESTABLISHING LAND USE CLASSIFI- CATIONS; DIVIDING THE CITY INTO ZONES; IMPOSING REGULATIONS, PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH, SAFETY, MORALS, CONVEN- IENCE, AND WELFARE; CONCERNING THE USE OF LAND FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES; REGULATING AND LIMITING THE HEIGHT AND BULK OF BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES; LIMITING LOT OCCUPANCY AND THE SIZE OF YARDS AND OTHER OPEN SPACES; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN; ADOPTING A MAP OF SAID LAND USE ZONES; PRESCRIBING PROCEDURES FOR CHANGES OF ZONE, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, VARIANCES, OR OTHER PERMITS; PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE; AND, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve the first reading of the Ordinance. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Frankiewich NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Sonju Lacayo and CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RE: DISTRIBUTION OF COSTS OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR COMMUNITY & STATE COLLEGES: The Council discussed a resolution transmitted from the City of Los Altos Hills, California which was to be submitted for consideration at the annual League conference. The resolution requested the state legislature to consider a means to provide for equalization in the distribution of police and fire protection and support service costs which are borne by cities having a community or state college within their boundaries. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to support the resolution of the City of Los Altos Hills. 11. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 CONSIDERATION OF TAX REFORM LEGISLATION: Discussion was held regarding a communication from the City of Monterey which requested the Governor's office to consider tax reform legislation to provide relief to homeowners from the burden of increased property taxes and to set a maximum limitation on assessment increases. It was agreed by the Council to forward this matter to the Executive Committee of the League of California Cities for consideration. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION RE: POSTING OF GASOLINE PRICES: Discussion was held regarding a resolution of the 1975-76 Orange County Grand Jury which supported the posting of gasoline prices. Councilman Harvey objected to a mandatory posting of prices because he felt this might create unfair competition in cases where major oil companies operating discount service stations are able to undersell dealerships. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Harvey and unanimously carried to receive and file the resolution regarding the posting of gasoline prices. CONSIDERATION OF HORSE BOARDING OPERATION AT 8311 GAY STREET: Councilman Harvey reported that he received several complaints from Cypress homeowners on Carob Street regarding a proposal to develop a horse boarding facility at 8311 Gay Street, located in County territory. The Planning Director presented a plot plan of the property and reported the proposal was to provide a maximum of 16 horse stalls and an exercise area for use by a private group. He reported that the staff had denied an informal request for access from the property to Carob Street. He indicated the development would comply with the 50 foot County setback requirement but the exercise area would be only nine feet from the nearest Cypress residence. It was moved by Councilman Harvey, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried that the Council oppose the proposed horse boarding development at 8311 Gay Street and direct the staff to attend the October 21 hearing before the Orange County Planning Commission. CONSIDERATION OF PROPERTY AT 11691 NEW ZEALAND STREET: The Public Works Director reported that the street cleaning equipment which was being parked in front of the residence at 11691 New Zealand Street was removed but building and zoning violations still existed on the property. He reported the City Attorney was being requested to advise the staff on the legal procedure to bring the property into conformance with the Building Code and Zoning Ordinance. The Council requested that the City Attorney submit a progress report on the status of violations at 11691 New Zealand Street for the October 27 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS COLLEGE PARKING LOT ENTRANCE ON VALLEY VIEW STREET: Councilman Harvey reported that he had witnessed illegal left turn movements by vehicles exiting the new College parking lot on Valley View and he asked that signs be posted or other measures be taken to prevent illegal left-turns from the one-way exit. The Council directed the staff to investigate this situation and submit recommendations at the next meeting. 12. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 CONSIDERATION OF WAIVER OF PARKING RESTRICTION ON FRED DRIVE: Mayor Frankiewich reported th&t she had received a request from a homeowner at 6063 Fred Drive for a waiver Of the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. parking restriction in front of the resident's home on October 14-16 due to a death in the family. The Mayor indicated that she had approved the waiver for October 14. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to approve a waiver of the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. parking restriction in front of 6063 Fred Drive on October 14 through 16, 1975. CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #75-10: Councilman Kanel reported that he was contacted by one of the property owners who opposed the granting of conditional use permit #75-10 which was approved by the Planning Commission on October 2. The permit would provide for the keeping of one prairie falcon at 9451 Alderbury Street, Cypress. Councilman Kanel felt the Council should consider this matter because of the objections raised by residents. Councilman Kanel requested that Conditional Use Permit #75-10 be appealed. The staff indicated the hearing would probably be scheduled for November 10. Mayor Frankiewich stated she would be unable to attend the November 13 City Selection Committee meeting and ~he requested that the City Manager send a letter to the Committee designating Councilman Harvey a? the voting representative. Councilman Kanel announced that the Council may wish to recommend persons to volunteer to serve on the Orange County Transit District's Multi-Modal Task Force. Mayor Frankiewich announced that the Orange County breakfast at the League conference would be held at 7:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 21 in the Monterey Room of the Sir Francis Drake Hotel. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Frankiewich called an executive session at 9:50 p.m. for matters of personnel and to discuss Item #22, consideration of City Council appointments. The meeting was called back to order at 10:25 p.m. with all Councilmen present except Councilwoman Sonju. Mayor Frankiewich announced that the Council had made the following appointments: Mrs. Vickie Van Allen reappointed to the Orange County Health Planning Council, and Mr. Dale Yates appointed to the Recreation and Park Commission. The Mayor also read a press release naming the following persons to the Environmental Impact Study Committee: Connie Bleick, Arturo Diaz, Vickie Evans, Verne Gaede, John Gregan, William Hanlon, George Hjorth, Gladys Holden, Kenneth Hulse, Ed Jabbour, Frederick Kempf, Marshall La Cour, Philippe Monet, Raul Mora, William Sanchez and Mary Tokar. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to ratify the appointments to the Orange County Health Planning Council, the Recreation and Park Commission and Environmental Impact Study Committee. 13. City Council Minutes October 14, 1975 Councilman Kanel indicated that he had further reviewed the resolution regarding the posting of gasoline prices and he recommended that the staff prepare a report for the next meeting which addresses the problems created by the discount operations of major oil companies which affect the independent dealers and consumers. Councilman Harvey suggested that the Council might consider requesting a Grand Jury investigation of alleged abuses by the oil companies. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Frankiewich wished to speak in regard to any matter There was no one wishing to speak. asked if anyone not on the agenda. ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:30 p.m. MAYOR OF T~E CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY~RK OF 'THE ~ITY OF CYPRESS 14.