HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 82-03-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 8, 198Z
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday,
March 8, 198Z, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5Z75 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Gerald Mullen presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Partin, Rowan & Mullen
ABSENT: Counci]members Coronado ir Lacayo
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and
the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Lamm, Lowenberg and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Murphy led the pledge of allegiance.
CONSIDERATION OF INTERVIEWS FOR THE RECREATION ir COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSION: The City Council conducted interviews of four applicants for the Recreation
ir Community Services Commission.
COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED AT 6:57 P.M.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Jerry Jehoich, 56ZZ St. Anne, Cypress, summarized a letter he had transmitted to the
Board of Supervisors which requested their approval of HUD grant funding to install public
improvements in the County island located east of Walker Street and south of the Mackay
School. Mr. Jehoich stated the residents are interested in receiving street sweeping and
police protection services from Cypress. He reported the County may have $150,000
additional funding available for their project, and he requested that the City Council support
the property owners' funding request. The City Manager suggested that the City staff work
with the homeowners' group in attempting to get construction funding in addition to the
$30,000 grant for engineering so that the entire project may be completed and the City may
proceed with annexation.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to direct the staff to
cooperate with the homeowners' group in urging the County to provide the engineering and
construction funding for public improvements in the County island area south of Mackay
School and that letters be sent to each Supervisor requesting their approval of the funding
request.
Councilman Rowan stated that the City Council's intent was to proceed with annexation and
the delay in proceedings was due to their desire to resolve the funding problem.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
None
Coronado
MINUTES: It was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Partin and unanimously
carried to approve the minutes of February ZZ.
STAFF REPORTS ir DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request, Mayor Mullen added Item
#13a to the agenda regarding a proclamation for Cancer Awareness Week, Item 4~13b
regarding a proclamation recognizing the U.S.A. vs. Republic of China Gymnastics Meet,
Item ~13c regarding a Property Tax Disbursement Agreement with the County of Orange,
and Item ~Z6 regarding an Executive Session for litigation matters.
Mayor Mullen took Item 4~Z4 out of order for the benefit of persons in the audience.
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RECONSIDERATION OF OXFORD BASFBALL DIAMOND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: The
Recreation Director summarized a report dated March 1 which described the background of
the Little League's proposal for field improvements and the status of the project. He
indicated that the only remaining work consisted of the dugout fencing and concrete pads and
placement of additional angel mix traction.
Mr. Don Dombrowski, 5033 Evergreen, Cypress, Vice President of Cypress Little League
Senior Division, reported the Little League will have no conflicts with other users of the field
since their season is over before other league play begins. He reported the fencing will be
installed tomorrow. Mr. Dombrowski stated the fencing is an important safety feature. He
indicated the fencing can be dismantled in one and a half hours. Mr. Dombrowski reported
the Little League has worked 565 manhours on the project and ZS0 more hours are needed for
completion.
Mayor Mullen stated this item had been continued from the last meeting to provide an
opportunity for persons to voice their objections to the location of the fencing. The Mayor
asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the baseball diamond fencing. There was no
one who wished to speak.
The City Council received and filed the report on this matter.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE #82-2 (ACACIA
DRIVE): Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director
summarized a report dated March I which indicated that staff had reviewed the existing land
uses on Acacia Drive in relation to the allowable land uses in the RS-15,000 Zone. Mr. Lamm
reported that all uses on Acacia Drive either conform to the zoning or could conform subject
to a conditional use permit with the exception of the Espinoza contractor storage yard which
could not presently be established in the RS-15,000 Zone. Staff presented three possible
alternatives addressing the non-conforming use.
Mayor Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to this matter.
Mr. G. W. Sinclair, 860Z Acacia Drive, strongly urged that the Zoning Ordinance provisions
relating to non-conforming uses in the I~S-15,000 Zone be enforced. He requested that the
RS-15,000 Zone be maintained for residential uses. Mr. Sinclair stated that uses in the zone
should be made to conform instead of amending the Zoning Ordinance to accommodate illegal
uses. Mr. Sinclair indicated that he has suffered personal harassment because of his support
for enforcement of the zoning regulations.
Mr. Everett Weerheim, 8551 Acacia Drive, stated the Zoning Ordinance should not be
changed to suit the non-conforming land. uses on Acacia Drive. He expressed concer~ over
the expansion of the sewer contractor business. Mr. Weerheim felt the zoning should remain
residential and exclude commercial uses.
Mr. Harold Daniels, 854Z Acacia Drive, stated he supported staff's third alternative of
establishing an amortization period for the non-conforming use. He felt a five year
amortization period would be fair and sufficient. Mr. Daniels indicated that adherence
the RS-l 5,000 zoning should restore tranc~uility to the street.
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Mrs. Judy Daniels, 8542 Acacia Drive, stated the Zoning Ordinance provisions for the RS-
15,000 Zone are loosely worded and requests could be submitted for a wide variety of land
uses. She felt the zoning regulations should be more strictly enforced to resolve the
problems. Mrs. Daniels stated she liked the residential aspect of Acacia Drive and that she
supported an amortization period for the Espinoza business.
Mrs. Mary Van den Raadt, 8644 Acacia Drive, stated the Espinoza business has been in
operation for over 40 years and existed before Acacia Drive was annexed to Cypress. She
provided a recap of the zone changes which had occurred on Acacia Drive and indicated that
at no time prior to or after annexation was the Espinoza business or her stable 0verati0n ever
questioned as to their conformity with the zoning.
Mr. Sinclair made fllrther comments regarding Government Code provisions relating to
zoning to which the City Attorney responded. Mr. Murphy indicated that the Council had the
authority under State law to amend its Zoning Ordinance in determining what uses are
permitted and not permitted in a particular zone.
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Councilman Lacayo spoke in favor of maintaining the rural character of Acacia Drive and
enforcing the existing ordinance to amortize the commercial land uses.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Mayor Mullen to direct the City
Attorney to prepare an ordinance, for review at the March 22 meeting, which provides that
all land uses on Acacia Drive which are determined to be non-conforming and have been in
existence for over 20 years shall have an amortization period of five years, and non-
conforming uses which have been in existence for less than Z0 years shall have an
amortization period of three years, with the intent that the RS-15,000 zoning shall remain
unchanged.
The City Attorney indicated that the proposed ordinance would apply to the Espinoza
business and the stable business. He asked if the Council's intent was to extend the
amortization period for the stable operation, since the stable operator had been given notice
to amortize the use within three years or seek a conditional use permit. Councilman Rowan
stated this issue was open for discussion. He stated the intent of the motion was to attempt
to achieve equity for all property owners, provide fairness to the businesses which have been
in existence for many years, and maintain the rural atmosphere in a residential manner
rather than foster a commercial zone.
Councilman Lacayo asked how the Council could control uses which may create excessive
traffic. The staff responded that proven violations of the conditions of home occupation
permits and conditional use permits would be a basis for their revocation. Councilman
Rowan stated he did not feel there was a high traffic count on Acacia Drive compared to
other residential neighborhoods in the City.
The Council held further discussion relating to the amortization period for the stable
business. Councilman Lacayo stated he did not wish to grandfather in any use or give the
impression that the Council was granting special favors. He stated the Council's intent is to
provide ample time to property owners to either amortize their busines or seek a conditional
use permit.
Mr. Everett Weerheim, 8551 Acacia Drive, expressed concern that the motion would allow
non-conforming uses to be extended for another five years.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Hearing no objections, Mayor Mullen continued the public hearing regarding Amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance #82-2 to the March 22 meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PEI~M1T ~78-11~ WIERSMA HAY
COMPANY~ 4252 CRESCENT AVENUE~ CYPRESS: Mayor Mullen opened the public
hearing. The City Manager transmitted a report regarding this matter from the Community
Development Director dated March 1. He reported that the property and business owners
were out of town and had requested that the hearing be continued to the March ZZ meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue the public
hearing regarding Review of C.U.P. #78-11 to the March ZZ meeting. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP ~82-1103, ABC ANIMAL HOSPITAL~
91Zl~ 9131 & 9141 WALKER STREET: Mayor Mullen opened the public hearing. The
Community Development Director presented a report dated February 26 describing the
application to consolidate three parcels of la~d into one parcel located at the southwest
corner of Walker Street and Camp Street, in the CG-10,000 Commercial General 7one. A
condition of Conditional Use Permit #81-16, approved by the Council on June 11, 1981,
required that a parcel map be recorded consolidating the three parcels into one parcel, prior
to the issuance of building permits for any remodeling or addition. Staff recommended
approval of the tentative parcel map subject to one condition.
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Mr. J. Panchal, project engineer for the applicant, stated the applicant would like to begin
construction as soon as possible but would have a timing problem since the processing of the
parcel map by the County takes three to four months. He requested that Condition 42 be
amended to state that the parcel map must be recorded prior to building occupancy.
During discussion of the request, the Council advised the applicant that a public hearing
would be required to consider an amendment to the C.U.P. conditions of approval and,
therefore, the Council could take no action on the request tonight. The Council suggested
that the applicant apply for an amendment to the C.U.P.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the Tentative Parcel
Map. No one wished to speak in support or in opposition.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public
hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel
Map 482-1103 subject to tbe condition recommended by staff:
RESOLUTION NO. 2495
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 8Z-1103 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Mullen called an Executive Session at 8:Z8 p.m. to discuss
matters of litigation (Item 4Z6 on agenda). The meeting was called back to order at 8:55
p.m. with Councilman Coronado absent.
Mayor Mullen introduced his father, Mr. Ed Mullen, who had recently celebrated his 80th
birthday.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
REINFORCED CONCRETE DRAIN BOX AT THE MAINTENANCE YARD~ CITY OF
CYPRESS PROJECT 48ZZ6-90: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works
Director dated February 24 which listed 11 bids received.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to determine that the
lowest responsible bidder for Project 48ZZ6-90 is Bavin Construction Company, ZZ40
Canonita Drive, La Habra Heights, and award them the contract in the amount of $3,925.00.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBE1RS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
None
Coronado
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Mullen 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 recommendations on the agenda. The City Manager read a
memorandum from Councilman Coronado dated l~arch 8 which addressed Items 47 and 49.
Mayor Mullen removed Items 47 and #9 from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to approve Items #3
through 413c on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #7 and 9. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Item 43: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
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Item ~4: Consideration of Proclaiming the Period of April 18-25, 1982, as Days of
Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the period of April
18-25, 1982, as "Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust".
Item #5: Consideration of Fiscal Year 1981/82 Arterial Highway Financing Program
Administration Agreement AHFP 4q053, Cerritos Avenue from Walker Street to 600 Feet
East of Valley View Street, Certification of Right--of-Way and No Parking Resolution, City of
Cv-press Project #8013-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve the Administrative Agreement for
AHFP Project ~1053, Cerritos Avenue from Walker Street to 600 feet east of Valley View
Street, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement and the City Clerk to attest;
authorize the Mayor to sign the right--of-way certification and the City Clerk to attest; and
(3) adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2496
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING" AREAS.
Item ~6: Consideration of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids
on Cerritos Avenue from Walker Street to 600 Feet East of Valley View Street, City of
Cypress Project 4~8013-10, AHFP 4~1053.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications for
improvements of Cerritos Avenue from Walker Street to 600 feet east of Valley View Street,
AHFP #1053, Project 48013-10, and authorize the City Clerk to advertise for bids with bid
opening date to be set after receipt of approval from the County of Orange.
Item ~8: Consideration of Status Report on the Emissions from the Texaco Tank Farm.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 410: Consideration of Renewal of Service Agreement for Telephone Equipment
Maintenance.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to enter into a per call maintenance
agreement with the ITT Company for the period from April 4, 1982 to March 31, ]983, as
outlined in the report.
Item 41]: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
John Clemens and Joseph N. Testone, DBA The Timber Inn, 6395 W. Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 412: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map #10740 (Orange Avenue, south
side, East of Grindlay Street).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map 410740 and accept the
bonds for public improvements in the amount of $13,600.00, which is not less than 50% nor
more than ] 00% of the total improvements and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record
Item #13: Consideration of Attendance at the Cable 'SZ Conference on May 3-5~ 198Z~ in Las
Vegas.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the Assistant to the
City Manager at the 31st Annual Convention and Exposition, Cable '82 Conference sponsored
by the National Cable Television Association on May 3-5, 1982 in Las Vegas, and that he be
reimbursed for ail actual and necessary expenses.
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Item ~ 13a: Consideration of a Request to Proclaim March Z1-27, 198Z, as Cancer Awareness
Week.
Pecommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of March
21-27, 198Z, as "Cancer Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item #13b: Consideration of a Proclamation in Recognition of the U.S.A. vs. Republic of
China Gymnastics Meet to be held on March ?,6-27,
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve a proclamation in recognition of
the U.S.A. vs. Republic of China Gymnastics Meet to be held on March 26-Z7, 198Z.
Item ~13c: Consideration of Property Tax Disbursement Agreement with the County of
Orange.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
concurring to a property tax ratio disbursement agreement with the County of Orange at a
rate of 46.88Z441109% for Cypress and 53.117558891% for the County:
PESOLUTION NO. ?,497
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CONCURRING TO A PROPERTY TAX RATIO DISBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.
In regard to Item 47, Consideration of Recommendations of Traffic Commission Meeting Of
February 16, 1982, it was moved by Mayor Mullen, seconded by Councilman Lacayo and
unanimously carried to continue the item to the March 2Z meeting.
In regard to Item ~9, Consideration of Report on the L.S.D. Alert, it was moved by Mayor
Mul]en and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to receive and file the report, direct the Police
Chief to transmit the L.S.D. warning notice to the City Councils of ali Oranffe County cities,
and to request that the Orange County Division of the League make an announcement of the
L.S.D. problem at the next League meeting. The motion unanimously carried By the
fo]lowing roil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, ¢owan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBEPS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF CONTPACT FOR SERVICE FOP MAINTENANCE OF POLICE
VEHICLES: The City Manager transmitted a report regarding this matter from the Public
Works Director dated February 25.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to continue this
item to the March Z?, meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBEPS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBEI~S: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNICATION REQUESTING RECONSIDERATION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #81-31 - MAGIC FINGERS MASSAGE~ 6336 LINCOLN
AVENUE~ CYPRESS: The City Manal~er presented a report dated March Z which transmitted
a communication from Mr. D. A. Williamson of Lincoln Shopping Center, Ltd., requesting the
Council to reconsider C.U.P. #81-31 which the Council had denied on November g3, 1981.
Mr. Drew Williamson, 15711 Pacific Street, Tustin, representing the owner of the shopping
center, submitted a plot plan for the proposed business. He reported that 65 parking spaces
are provided in the center as required by City Code and there would be sufficient parking for
the proposed business. Mr. Williamson reported that the Magic Fingers business would be an
acupressure therapeutic center, not a massage parlor. He estimated that 10-12 vehicles
would visit the business per day, as compared to the laundromat which attracts 100-150
vehicles per day. Mr. Williamson stated the acupressure technique is similar to acupuncture
and chiropractic methods. He stated the property owners would not allow a massage parlor
in the center.
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Councilman Lacayo stated one of his concerns was that the applicants proposed late evening
and Saturday business hours and did not wish to confine their business to the usual operating
hours of similar medical service offices. Mr. WiHiamson stated many persons would be
unable to visit the business during the working day which was why longer hours were
proposed. Mayor Mullen stated one of the Council's concerns was that considerable traffic
may be generated bv the business and another concern was that the Council would lack
control over a new business owner in the event that the business changed hands. Councilman
Partin inquired about placing controls on the conditional use permit. The City Attorney
indicated that the Council could approve the permit for a limited time period and that, if the
operation ceased to comport with the general public health, safety and welfare, the Council
could deny renewal of the permit. Councilman Lacayo felt the business operation would be
difficult to enforce if there are problems.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to receive and file the
request. The motion carried by the following roi1 call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin & Mullen
1 COUNCILMEMBEES: Rowan
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF BUS TOUR OF SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING PROJECTS: The City
Manager presented a report regarding this matter dated March 2.. Mayor Mullen stated he
had requested this matter on the agenda. He reported be had met with a representative of
Calmark Development and that there was interest by senior citizens in the community for
private enterprise development of seniors housing. Councilman Lacayo stated he supported
taking a tour to view seniors housing and see how projects are set up and operated.
Mrs. Grace Lachina, 5821 Wellson Drive, Cypress, suggested that the tour include projects
which have been developed by methods other than private enterprise so that the Council has
a basis for comparison. She reported the seniors visited a project in Erea which was built on
land donated by the City with work performed by the citizens.
Councilman Rowan stated he supported investigating innovative approaches for seniors
housing. He requested that staff provide the Council with the names and addresses of private
developers who are involved with senior housing and the local locations of their projects.
Mayor Mullen also asked that staff identify the locations of HUD senior housing projects.
The Council requested that staff report back on a proposal for a tour of appropriate senior
housing projects both publicly and privately developed so that the Council and seniors group
may be educated on what options are available for seniors housing.
CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION BY THE FAIR HOUSING COUNCIL OF ORANGE
COUNTY ON THE I~ECENT SUPREME COURT DECISION BANNING DISCPIM1NATION OF
CHILDREN IN HOUSING: The City Manager presented a report dated March 2 indicating
that the Executive Director of the Orange County Fair Housing Council had offered to make
a presentation on the recent Supreme Court decision.
The Council held discussion on this matter and indicated they would be interested in hearing
a brief presentation by the Fair Housing Council as we]] as the Orange County Apartment
Association. The Council indicated that the presentation should explain the Court decision,
highlight exceptions to the decision and include a brief question and answer period.
It was moved by Councilman Rowan, seconded by Mayor Mullen and unanimously carried to
invite representatives from the Orange County Fair Housing Council and the Orange County
Apartment Association to make a brief presentation to the City Council on the Supreme
Court decision at the April 26 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNICATION RE: PUBLIC UTILITY RATE INCREASES: The
City Manager presented a report dated March Z which transmitted a communication from the
Sierra Foothills Community Assistance Project, Inc. The group requested that the Council
adopt a Resolution condemning the recent rate increases by the Public Utilities Commission
and that the ;PUC be rec~uested to roll back prices to those in effect in January ] 98]. The
letter indicated that the Resolutions from California cities and counties will be presented
along with petitions to the State Legislature on March g.
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Councilman Lacayo indicated that the problem was not created by the Public Utilities
Commission but by the Federal government's deregulation of consumer co'mmodities such ~s
gas. He stated he supported the group's request but felt the Council should also address its
concern to the Federal authorities and req~le~t their careful consideration of deregulating
products which affect national utilities. Mayor Mullen stated he lacked sufficient
information to support the roll back of rates, lie indicated he was concerned with the
rationale behind the proposed 1983 electrical rate increase which was that a rate increase
would decrease energy consumption. He indicated he did not object if the rate increases
were to accommodate rising energy costs. Councilman Rowan indicated he objected to the
PUC's practice of pre-charging for utilities not yet used.
Councilman Rowan moved to receive and file the matter. The motion was not seconded.
It was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to request the staff to
draft a letter to the Public Utilities Commission, for the Council's review, asking the
Commission to identify aH of the rate increases or decreases during the last three years and
the rationale behind the increases, and requesting that the Commission explain their policies
of increasing rates in order to decrease demand a.nd pre-charging for utilities not yet
received. Councilman Lacayo also requested that staff poll the senior citizens group to
obtain lignites relating to their utility bills in order to compare costs and determine the
impact of the rate increases. 14e suggested that the figures could then be included in a
Resolution and the Council could request the support of other cities.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin~ Rowan.~ MuHen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF SETTLEMENT AUTHORITY FOR GENERAL/AUTOMOBII E
LIABILITY CLAIMS: The City Manager presented a report dated a~3rc} * w!~ch
recommended that the present $1,000 settlement authorit- (m ~, r,'~ , i ~ ~ '~dle liability
claimsbe ira-teased to $5,000, ~ul:ject ir the limitation ~h~t o~' ~ t~ ,,: ~:nt have the
joint c~ uc..rence of both the *itv b~ ~nap¢-r's and C'itx ~*~ rn,.~" '~:: ,: , }*'~1 a]l
It was mo..e,t by Mayor Mullen ~,hd :~ ,}nd~*d by ('ounc'}lma ~ l.~c,~ , + ,
s t,,~.~,, t authority as out!i:~er~ i. ,, -* ~ f
aeneral/au:omobile liability '~ '~ ~ '
[manimrnlMV carried by the ~ollc,,vir,¢~ roll call m.te:
AYE.~: : 4 COIJNr'H.I~aEt~I~EPS: l,acayr
NOES: 0 COIJNCI/~EMi~E[~S: None
ABSENT: ! COUNCJI,!~EMBERS: Corr,nado
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMEI?CIAL WARRAN~! LIqT: t ,;~;moved By
Mayor Mu]fen and seconded h¥ Counci}man Lacavo to approve tb~ '4r~ m ~-~; ";;t for Warrants
~71051 through ~71177 in the ~ota] a~r, ount of $674,4q0 0~. The ~,)t ,~ ~,~; imonslv carried
by the folh,wing roi1 call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNC[I ..~ Eh'ittER S:
COUNCIl.MEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBEPS:
None
rqoronado
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAl.. OF RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT COMMERCIAL
WARRANT LIST: Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Csrpress Recreation &
Park District, it was moved by Mayor Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacavo to approve
the District Warrant List for Warrants ~13981 through #14028 in the total amount of
$!59,46Z.44. The motion unanimously carried by the follow}ng roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Lacayo, Partin, Rowan & Mullen
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications at this time from members
of the audience.
The City Manager reminded the Council of the meeting scheduled for Monday~ March ]
which would include interviews of applicants to the Pecreation & Community Services
Commission, discussion with the property owners adjacent to the Civic Center, and a budffet
session.
The City Manager also invited the Council to attend Student in Government Day on Tuesday,
March 9.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mullen adjourned the meeting at 9:48 p.m. to Monday, March ] 5, at
7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF TI-/E CITY OF CYPRESS