HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 79-11-13!{INUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 13, 1979
The regttlar meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, November 13, 1979 in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Howard Rowan presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Evans, Hudson, Lacayo, MacLain & Rowan
None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City
Attorney, and the following City staff members: Dalesandro, Duke, Lamm, Powell,
Schatze~Jer and Thomas.
PI. EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. James Duncan led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COmmUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to
any matter not on the agenda. No one in the audience wished to speak.
Councilman Lacayo distributed copies of a press release to the Council members
and read the following statement which he requested be included in the record:
"A recent article by a Register newspaper reporter regarding a Medi-Cal investi-
gation that is being conducted by the State Attorney General has involved my
name extensively. About two years ago, I was employed by the firm in question.
I worked for them for about five months and resigned. Since my resignation,
I have not been involved with the firm or its associates and I never had any
sto~:k ownership in the company. The newspaper article is clever with words,
beginning with a very sore issue of Medi-Cal abuse and meandering throt~gh hiIl
and dale memtioning, bnt not involving, a U.S. Senator, the Governor, State
Senators, Assemblymen, an L.A. Supervisor, my divorce in 1970, and even my
brot~er who ]eft California over five years ago. An objective review of the
newspaper article reveals that the reporter has not accused me of any wrongdoing,
but t?~e article as a whole sounds like political rhetoric aimed at involving
innocent parties in a current investigation. This type of journalism, which
by innuendo affects my reputation as well as a number of other individuals,
ia a form of capitalizing news at the expense of public officials and is not
responsJ[~le journalism. I have been a tough city councilman in protecting the
taxpayers' dollars and their rights for over nine years. I want my friends and
constituents to know that my character has been unjustlv attacked by this oews-
paper article, and I am not involved in any kind of Medi-Cal abuse. I can only
say one tl~ing to this reporter: you have wasted a lot of news copy by writing
about me instead of informing the public about Medi-Cal abuse." Councilman
Lacayo ex,'used himself from the meeting due to illness.
(]OirNC[LMAN LACAYO LEFT THE MEETING AT 6:38 P.M.
P_RESE~N~JTJ~)~: Mayor Rowan presented a five year service pin to Police Chief
Orbrev I)uke and a ten year service pin to Office Engineer Frank Dalesandro
in recognition of their service with the City.
Mayor gowan requested an Executive Session later in the meeting to discuss
matters ()f litigation. For the benefit of persons in the audience, Item #29
was taken out (of order.
C_.ONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A COPLMITTEE FOR A THEATRE ARTS FACILITY: The
City ~lanager presented a report from the Recreation & Park Director dated
November 8 indicating that the Recreation & Community Services Commission rec-
ommended the establishment of a committee to consider the development of a
theatre arts facility.
Mr. A1Wineberg, 9303 Vista Serena, Cypress, President of Cypress Civic Theatre
Cui]d, stated their main goals are to put on theater productions and ultimately
develop a theatre facility in Cypress. He spoke in support of the committee
and stated they would like to proceed with the project as soon as possible.
Mr. Wineberg invited the Council to the Guild's membership party to be held
on November 18 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Cypress Community Center.
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Acting, is the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and ~lP~rk
District, it was moved by Councilman Hodson and seconded by Counczlwoman'~eLaln
to select Mayor Rowan and Mayor Pro Tem Evans as the Council representatives to
serve on the theatre arts facility committee. The motion unanimously carried by
the foliowing roll call vote:
AY I2 S:
NOES:
A }', !{ E N T:
4 cOIrNCtLMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
] COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
None
~Ir. Richard Morris, 5406 Lincolp, Cypress, encouraged the Council to visit the
Weslmin~t*~: theater facility and also suggested that a representative from
(lypre~;s (',~llege be invited to participate on Cypress' theater arts committee.
PRESENTATION: Mayor Rowan presented a five year employee service pin to ~uel
Ya~ez, Maintenance Worker I.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain, seconded by Councilwoman Evans
and unar~imonsly carried to approve the minutes of October 1, October 9, October
15, Oct~ber 22, October 29 and November 5. Councilman Hudson abstained on tbe
minutet¢ ,>F October 22.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A FIVE YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT FOR TWO
STR~;?:r 'if.E_I?_~_R_S_~EQ~UEST FOR QUOTATION 1~7980-15: The City Manager presented a
repnrt from the Finance Director dated November 7 which ontlined five bids re-
ceiv~d ior the five year leas~ agreement.
[t w{s ~,>vc, d by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson to
ac(~,pt th~, })ici of California First Bank, ]400 North Harbor, Fullerton, California,
as [!~ i ~,,,t,sr responsible bid and award them the contract for a period or five
y~,a!-s, ,d find that the Vacuum-type Street Sweeper can be obtained ~rom only
one v~mio~. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A':'iS: 4 COUNCTLMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
N()ES: 0 COUNCI LMEMBERS: None
A[~' i';:41': I COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo
PDBLIC ti.AIN(i RE: MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 76-7, CYPRESS
SKATE;C'~', ~1'4_3. _BAjiI±_ROA_D_m CYPRESS: Tbe Planning Director presented a report
dated %~vembcr 6 indicating the modification proposed the expansion of thc
SkatowJ'~'-n daily hours of operation as well as the conduct of nine ;~11 night
~katt- -~hor~s on spec]fLc holidays during the year. Staff snppnrred ~he appl[-
Mayor !~,~w:~n opened the hearing and asked if the applicant wished to ape;ak.
Mr. Rog~'r : ~rk, oilier of Cypress Skateway, 26251 La Mirada Circle, Ylission
Vi( in, q~] iCocnia, requested approval of the proposed hours of operation and
and had b~ ,n operatfng with these bouts, and condncting all night skatt'-a-rhcms~
tot thc past two and a half years.
Mayor Rowan asked if anynne wished to speak in favor of the appli('~{tion. No
one wished tn speak in suI)port. Ne ask(!d if anyone wished to spe~lk in oppos[-
[ i(n.
>irs. (;~, i Vessel, 9866 ,Joel Circle, Cypress, indicated the proposed hours of
~)l)er',ti,,'.~ v~()uld not b(' objectionable but she asked that the applicant correct
the pr(~b}< m created by car headlights directing glare into her bedrooms. She
indi~ ~!,,,.{ ~hc rooms are opposite an alley on the east side of tbe Skateway
building. Mrs. Vogel felt that the original plans for the Skateway development
called for additional shrubs along the rear property line and construction nf
a fence. Mrs. Vogel stated the alley is a raceway and the noise of cars is
magnified. She asked that traffic in tbe alley be restricted.
The Planning Director reported that tbe owner of Cinnamon Square shopping center
bad offered to accommodate overflow parking from the Skateway on his property.
The ewer also requested that the alley not be permanently blocked to allow for
access by emergency vehicles. Hr. Lamm stated that parking on the shopping center
property may eliminate the parking by Skateway patrons behind the Skateway building.
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The C~4suggested that possible remedies to the traffic problem conld be
the plq~nting of additional landscaping, redesign of the "T" portion of the alley
or having the property owner agree to the City's enforcement of the Vehicle Code
on the property. Councilman Hudson felt the staff report did not address all
traffic problems and he asked for a further reexamination by staff of the traffic
situation, including potential problems which may be caused bv the reciprocal
access between the Skateway and Ginnamon Square properties.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to continue
the public hearing to the November 26 meeting and request a further report
from the staff. !he motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: ] COUNC[LMEMBERS: Lacayo
Hudson, }IacLain & Rowan
RECESS: ~Iayor Rowan called a recess at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called back
to order at 7:36 p.m. with Councilman Lacayo absent.
PUBLLC NEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO.79-2: Mayor Rowan
reported that the Chamber of Commerce had requested that the hearing be continued
to the next meeting since thc Chamber had not received any feedback from businesses
which would be affected by the amendment pertaining uo requirements for commercial
zones. He stated the Council would hear testimony tonight from any persons
wishing to speak. The Planning Director presented a report dated November 7
which described the amendments to Section 11.1 of the Zoning Ordinance relating
to the requirement for a conditional use permit in industrial zones (for parcels
10 acres or larger in area), and to Section 10.3 relating to performance standards
Mayor Rowan opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to spcsl: in
Mr. Don Kennedy, 5843 Ho]mby Court, Cypress, asked what type of deliveric, s
would b~ prel:Iuded from the ordinance requirements and staff indi(ated
commercial deliveries which disturb the peace, quiet and comfort of residential
areas would he probiblted. Staff indicated that a flat prohibition in the etd-
similar probIen~for adjacent residential areas. Mr. Kennedy felt tb~
betwees 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. would not help much and he suggested tha~ Albertson's
receive d~liveries at the front of the store. He felt more cooperation from
~rs. Sylvia (;under,eh, 5854 Ho]mby Court, stated she supported th~, o~d[n:~l~ce.
She sug,,;estu, d that trucks be rerouted to make deliveries by entering th~, prot)ert\,
from Bail Road, instead of having them enter off of Valley View and driw~ down
the ~]]~y behind the stores.
Mayor Rowan asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition.
}Ir. Aii~q~ Todd, manager of the Albertson's market, reported that th~'v decrrased
the numhcr of produce de]Jveries and restricted deliveries of dairy produc~a ~o
between 4 and 5 a.~r~, and frozen foods to between 2 and 3 a.m. lie stated that
early d~[iver[ea of perishable items are necessary to ensure proper operation of
the 24-}~our store and that changing deliveries to later woold cause delays in
stocking the store and inconvenien~e to shoppers. He stated they have ~lot
attempt~,d to rer~ute trucks coming ~n off Valley View but they bare r~dnced d~l-
ivcries between ]0 p.m. and 6 a.m. to five or six. Mr. Todd reported h~ r~q~ested
trucks not to break do~ at the rear of the property about three weeks ago and
also ce, tatted the frozen foods, milk and their warehouse deliverers about the
use of ~lir horns. He indicated that some deliveries, like milk, cannot bc made
to the Front door.
Councilman Hudson felt the ordinance was necessary to ensure the proper operation
of the business consistent with a community standard. Councilwoman Evans recom-
mended ~h~t tbe restriction period be extended from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., rather
than 6 a.m. She expressed support for the ordinance and asked how it would be
enforced. The City Attorney indicated that the Police Department could proceed
on the basis of a signed complaint and the violation of the code, a misdemeanor,
could b~ punishable by a fine, jail term or both.
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November 13, 1979
405
The Planning Director reported that in staff's survey they found other sh0~ping
centers llke Albertson's were able to schedule frozen food and dairy deliveries
at more convenient hours: Alpha Beta received frozen foods between ~ and 5 p.m.
and dairy products at 10 a.m. Mr. Todd indicated that stores doing a large volume
of business, like Albertson's, are able to receive early service which is bene-
ficial to their operation.
Mr. Robert Eames, manager of the Chamber of Commerce, requested that the hearing
be continned so that they could receive input from businesses and developers who
could be affected by the proposed ordinance amendment. He stated they intended
to hold a meeting of all concerned part~es.
>Ir. Don Kennedy, 5843 Holmby, questioned the need to continue the hearing. He
did not feel Albertson's had made enough effort in changing the truck delivery
schedule. He felt trucks coming in off Ball would minimize the disturbances.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Mayor Rowan and seconded by Counc~l-
man Hudson to continue the public hearing dealing with the amendment to Section
10.3 of the Zoning Ordinance relating to commercial zones to the November 26
meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, lludson, MacLain & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo
Wlth reRard to the proposed amendment to Section 11.1 which would Fequlre a
conditional use permit for uses on industrial zoned parcels ten acres ov greeter
in area, staff reported that the Urgency Ordinance will expire at the end of
])ecember.
Mayor Rowan asked ~f anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to ~he
proposed amendment to Section 11.1. No one wished to speak in support or in
opposition.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson to close
the public hearing relating to the amendment to Section 11.1 of the Zoning Ord-
inance, ~order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and
approve the first reading:
ORDIN.~NCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
~MENDING SECTION 11.1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, REQUIRING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR LARGE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENTS.
The motion unanimously carried by the fol]owing roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson,
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSb]NT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: [,acayo
MacLain & Rowan
CONSENT GALENDAR: Mayor Rowan announced that all items listed on the ag<nda
ander "Consent Calendar" were to be considered by the Council as routine end
enacted bv one motion approving the recommendations listed on the ~genda.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to ,npprove
Itc, ms f~ through #21 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously r'arricd by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCI LMEMBERS: Lacayo
Item #3: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consid-
eration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
item #4: Consideration of Request to Proclaim December 1979 as Cultural Arts
Month.
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month
of December 1979 as "Cultural Arts Month" in the City of Cypress as requested
by the Cypress Art League, Inc.
Item #5: Consideration of Proclaiming Thursday, November 15, 1979, as Great
American Smokeout Day.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim Thursday,
November 15, 1979, as the day of the "Great American Smokeout" in the City of
Cypress as requested.
Item #6: Consideration of Proclamation Declaring January 1980 as Junior Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim January
1980 as "Junior Month" in the City of Cypress as requested by the Cypress Junior
Women's Club.
Item #7: Consideration of Request for an Exemption from a Special Permit for
the Purple Heart Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request of the Purple Heart
Veterans Rehabilitation Services, Inc. to solicit home salvage items on ~ deter-
mination in accordance with Section 15-57 A (1)(b) of the Cypress City Code,
from January 1 through December 31, 1980, Mondays through Saturdays during the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the condition that a current list of so]i-
citors be filed at the Cypress Police Department.
Item #8: Consideration of Request for Waiver of Fees for the Cypress High
School Athletic Booster Club's Christmas Tree Lot.
Recormnendation: That the City Council grant the request and waive all re,iuired
fees for the Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club's Christmas Tree Lot,
with the condition that the no-fee building and electrical permits be obtained
so that a safety inspection can be conducted.
Item #9: Consideration of Application for Transfer of Type "20" Off Sale
Beer and Wine Alcoholic Beverage License Filed by Haing Ja and Young Duk Kim,
DBA Shop N Go, 5961 Cerritos, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #10: Consideration of a Resolution Declaring November 19, 1979 as Sergeant
Donald J. Sowma Memorial Day.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2155
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DECLARING NOVEMBER 19, 1979, AS "SERGEANT DONALD J. SOWMA
MEMORIAL DAY" WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item #11: Consideration of "No Parking" Areas on Grindlay Street in Front of
St. Irenaeus School.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows, establishing the appropriate "No Parking During School
Hours" areas on Grindlay Street as indicated in the staff report:
RESOLUTION NO. 2156
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS ON GRINDLAY STREET.
Item #12: Consideration of Valley View Street, Railroad Crossing BBN-516.05
Between Katella Avenue and Cerritos Avenue, Agreement with the Southern Pacific
Transportation Company, Project #7853-90.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement with the Southern
Paclfic Transportation Company and authorize the Mayor to sign and tbe City
Clerk to attest the signature.
Item #13: Consideration of Acceptance of the Lincoln Avenue Storm Drain from
the West City Limits to 450' West of Moody Street City of Cypress Project
No. 781]-20. '
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) authorize a budget transfer from
the Drainage Facility Fund and appropriate $41,000.00 from the Fund Balance of
the Drainage Facility Fund to Account #10-4186-457-23, and (2) accept the Lincoln
Avenue Storm Drain from the West City Limits to 450' West of Moody Street, Project
#7811-20, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with Plans and Specifi-
cations and authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond
upon expiration of the required lien period, providing no liens have been filed,
and to release the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of one year guarantee
providing no defects in material or workmanship become evident.
Item #14: Consideration of Restoration of Traffic Signal Controller at the
Moody/Bail Intersection, Project #7937-50.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Supplement No. 4 to Local
Agency-State Agreement No. 07-5330 and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City
Clerk to attest.
Item #15: Consideration of Employment List - Police Agent.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Police Agent as submitted.
Item #16: Consideration of Request to Proclaim December 9-15, 1979 as Bill of
Rights Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December
9 through 15, 1979, as "Bill of Rights Week" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item #17: Consideration of Employment List - Clerk Typist.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Clerk Typist as submitted.
Item #18: Consideration of Proposed Position Classification Plan Amendment.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolution by title
only, title as follows, amending the Position Classification Plan as outlined
in the ~taff report:
RESOLUTION NO. 2157
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY ADDING A CLASS SPECIFICATION
FOR THE POSITION OF RECREATION SPECIALIST II TO THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
Item #19: Consideration of Request for Comments on the Transportation Element
of the City of Long Beach.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the transmittal of a letter
to the C~ty of Long Beach Planning Commission and City Council expressing the
concerns of the City of Cypress regarding a coordinated Public Transit System
between the Cypress area and the Long Beach area which should be addressed in
the Transportation Element of the City of Long Beach, and authorize a staff
member to make a presentation at the public hearing before the Long Beach Plan-
ning Commission to express these concerns.
Item #20: Consideration of Employment List - Engineering Aide.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Engineering Aide as submitted.
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Item #21: Consideration of a Communication from Dr. Ray W. Heer, On Behalf of
the Presbytery of Los Ranchos, Requesting Consideration of Requiring Developers
to Set Aside Property for Church Sites.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
APPOINTMENTS: The City Manager presented a report dated November 8 and indi-
cated there are four vacancies on the Commission.
The Council agreed that each member would submit four nominees to the City
Manager and to continue this matter to the November 26 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION URGING A COUNTY-WIDE RESTRICTION
ON THE SALE OF FIREWORKS: The City Manager presented a report dated November 8
indicating that a letter seeking input on the proposed resolution which would
limit the sale of fireworks to a twenty-four hour period was sent to 13 community
organizations which sold fireworks last year. The report transmitted the only
response received from the Cypress Police Explorers.
Mr. Dean Speed, 10012 St. Michael Circle, Cypress, representing American Legion
Post 295, reported the resolution was discussed at their November 6 meeting and
the Legion's only suggestion was that the sale period be extended to 48 hours,
rather than 24 hours. He indicated that their days of greatest sales were
July 3 and 4.
Mr. Jim Dean, 9835 Joel Circle, Cypress, Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 670,
reported that fireworks sales are their only revenue raiser during the year and
a 48 hour restriction would hurt their sales. He stated the revenue is used to
send boys to camp and was used to construct their building. He felt a f~reworks
ban would encourage the use of illegal fireworks which are responsible for fire
damage. He reported their income from the f~reworks stand is about $5,000.
The Council held discussion regarding the proposed restriction and general
problem of fire damage due to fireworks. Councilman Hudson indicated he would
favor a total ban and placing the matter for a vote of the people. Councilwoman
Evans recommended that the Council proceed in seeking County-wide support for
the resolution.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to adopt
the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, restricting the sale
of fireworks to a 48-hour period, and that the resolution be transmitted to other
Orange County cities seeking their support:
RESOLUTION NO. 2158
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
URGING A COUNTY-WIDE RESTRICTION ON THE SALE OF FIREWORKS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERSi
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
None
Lacayo
Mr. Speed requested data on fire losses both City and County-wide. Councilman
Hudson informed him that the City was also researching various fire-retardant
roofing materials.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF AN A2~ENDED ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP AND REHABILITATION PROGRAM: The City Manager
presented a report dated November 8 which transmitted a letter from the City
Attorney and an amended ordinance relating to the program. The City Attorney
reported that the amended ordinance broadened the rehabilitation aspects by
allowing a wider range of home improvement projects which are eligible for
financing. 7he City Attorney provided an update of the City's program. He
reported that 20% of the mortgage loan pool would be reserved for one year for
home rehabilitation and if the money is not used during that year it would be
released for home acquisition. He indicated that the 20% limit was due to the
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inquired about the policy pertaining to reassessment of dwellings when improved
and whether the improvements would generate a reassessment of the property and
thereby increase property taxes. Staff indicated they would research and report
back on this matter. Councilman Hudson expressed concern as to the practicality
of having any of the mortgage pool funds available for rehabilitation projects
since the mortgage on such projects would have to include the refinancing of the
existing debt on the home which may be at an interest rate substantially below
the 10% currently estimated for the City's program. He asked that the real estate
market analysis firm evaluate this potential problem area.
It was moved by Councilman Hudson and seconded by Councilwoman MacLain to reintro-
duce the amended Ordinance by title only, title as follows, and to approve the
first reading:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PROVIDING FOR AN AFFORDABLE HO~ OWNERSHIP AND REHABILITATION
PROGRAM AND FOR THE ISSUANCE OF RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE REVENUE
BONDS IN ~CONNECTION WITH SAID PROGRAM.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, ~,~acLain & Rowan
~one
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF HONORARY KEYS TO THE CITY: The City Manager pre-
sented a report dated November 8 and recommended that the Council authorize an
expenditure for the purchase of Keys to the City which could be presented to
recognize new commercial and industrial firms in the City.
It was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilwoman Evans to
authorize the City Manager to purchase six (6) "Keys to the City" at a cost
not to exceed $130.00. Tbe motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COmmERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by Council-
woman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson to approve tbe Warrant List for
Warrants #53406 through #53600 in the total amount of $697,161.80. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST:
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, it was moved by Councilwoman MacLain and seconded by Councilman Hudson
to approve the District Warrant List for Warrants #9808 through #9908 in the
total amount of $235,955.26. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Evans, Hudson, MacLain & Rowan
None
Lacayo
ORAL COM}~UNICATIONS: There were no oral communications presented at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Rowan called an Executive Session at 9:53 p.m. to
discuss matters of litigation. The meeting wss called back to order at 10:15 p.m.
with Councilman Lacsyo absent.
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ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Hudson, seconded by Councilwoman Evans
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF ~E CI~OF CYPRESS
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