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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 10, 1983
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:37 p.m. on Monday,
January I0, 1983, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Kanel, Mullen & Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilmembers Coronado & Partin
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, Barney Allison, Asst. City
Attorney, and the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Lamm, Lowenberg,
Powell and Schatzeder.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Kanel led the pledge of allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Lacayo presented a community service plaque to Mrs. Lucile Levy
in appreciation for her community service as a member of the Recreation and Community
Services Commission.
The Mayor announced that the presentation of a plaque to former Miss Cypress Lori Smith
would be made at a later date since she was unable to be present tonight.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No oral communications were presented.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of December 1, December 13 and December 27,
198Z.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: The City Manager requested an Executive Session to
discuss matters of personnel and litigation. He mentioned that the Council had received a
letter from Straight Talk Clinic indicating they plan to expand the swap meet at Cypress
College to Saturday as well as Sunday.
Councilman Kanel requested that staff prepare a report for the January 24 meeting
concerning the provision of copying machine services to Neighborhood Watch block captains.
CONSIDERATION OF POLICE VEHICLE REPLACEMENT: The City Manager presented a
report dated January 4 requesting authorization to purchase three police vehicles which were
approved in the 1982/83 budget.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize the
purchase of one vehicle under the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office contract at a cost of
$9,058.76 and, further, determine that it would be in the best interest of the City to dispense
with competitive bidding pursuant to City Code Section 21A-8(f) since the Hertz vehicles can
be purchased with low mileage and a one-year new car warranty at below the budgeted
amount, and award a contract to the Hertz Corporation for two vehicles in the amount of
$15,050.94, for a total expenditure of $Z4,109.70. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Z COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen & Lacayo
None
Coronado & Partin
COUNCILMAN PARTIN ARRIVED AT 6:45 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Lacayo 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. Councilman Kanel requested that
Item ~17 be removed for discussion. Mr. Essex reported that staff wished to reconsider Item
~14, Consideration of Street Naree Changes within the Cypress Business Park, and he
requested that it be deleted from the Consent Calendar.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve Items #4
through #g0 on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Items #14 and 17. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNC]I, MEMBERS: Coronado
Item #4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #5: Consideration of Request for the Katella Avenue Corridor Study.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize Mayor Lacayo to contact the Mayors of
the Cities of Los Alamitos, Stanton, Anaheim and Garden Grove in an effort to gain their
support for the Kate]la Avenue Corridor Study.
Item #0: Consideration of Application for Leave to File Late Claim Submitted by Sam
Silverstein, Attorney, On Behalf of Harry Gomez.
Recommendation: That the City Council deny the Application for Leave to File Late Claim
and reject the Claim for Damages filed by Sam Silverstein, attorney, on behalf of Harry
Gomez.
Item #7: Consideration of Proclaiming January 17-Z3, 1983, as Weekend with the Stars
Telethon for Cerebral Palsy Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim January 17-23, 1983,
as "Weekend with the Stars Telethon for Cerebral Palsy Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item #8: Consideration of Authorization for the Chief of Police to Attend the 1983
California Police Chiefs' Annual Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Police Chief, Ronald E. Lowenberg,
to attend the 1983 California Police Chiefs' Annual Conference in Burlingame, California,
from February 2-5, 1983, and be reimbursed for ail actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item #9: Consideration of Application for Leave to Present Late Claim Filed by James F.
Leck, Attorney, On Behalf of Robert F. Duffey.
Recommendation: That the City Council deny the Application for Leave to Present Late
Claim and reject the subject claim filed by James F. Leck, Attorney, on behalf of Robert F.
Duffey.
Item #10: Consideration of Resolution Commending Lynn Van Vorce on Being Selected as the
1982 State Petite Majorette Princess of California.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2599
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MISS LYNN VAN VORCE ON BEING SELECTED AS THE 1982
STATE PETITE MAJORETTE PRINCESS OF CALIFORNIA.
Item #11: Consideration of Resolution Authorizing the Orange County Auditor-Contrnller's
Office to Process Changes to the Tax Roll for Special Assessments.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
designating Public Works Director/City Engineer Art Schatzeder as the City official to
authorize corrections/cancellations to the tax roll for the weed abatement special
assessments:
RESOLUTION NO. Z600
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DESIGNATING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER AS THE
CITY OFFICIAL TO AUTHORIZE CHANGES TO THE TAX ROLL FOR
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR WEED ABATEMENT.
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Item ~iZ: Consideration of Claim Filed by T. R. Warren, D. C. of the Healing Arts Centre,
Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Recommendation: That the City Council reject the subject claim.
Ite~n #13: Consideration of Authorization for the City Manager to Attend the 1983 City
Managers' Department Meeting Sponsored by the League of California Cities.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to attend the 1983 City
Mm~agers' Department Meeting sponsored by the League of California Cities to be held in
Monterey, California, on February 16-18, 1983, and be reimbursed for all actual and
necessary expenses incurred.
Item #15: Consideration of City of Cypress Lighting District
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
ordering the City Engineer to prepare a Preliminary Report for Cypress Lighting District #2:
RESOLUTION NO. 2601
A RESOLUTION OF THE CiTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY
ENGINEER TO PREPARE A MAP, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND
PRELIMINARY REPORT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DMSION 14,
PART I, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919", FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF, THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR AND
THE MAINTENANCE OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN SAID CITY FOR A
PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1983, AND ENDING
JANUARY 1, 1994.
Item ~16: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Henry R. Jameson Jr.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. Z60Z
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING BOY SCOUT HENRY R. JAMESON, JR. ON ACHIEVING THE
RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item #18: Consideration of Status Report on Appeal Hearing for Susan Borges.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #19: Consideration of Coyote Creek Bike Trail.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #2.0: Consideration of a Resolution Requesting the Public Employees' Retirement
System to Extend the Current Service Funding Period for Miscellaneous and Safety
Employees.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2603
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO EXTEND THE FUNDING PERIOD FOR CURRENT
SERVICE AND DEATH BENEFITS ACTUARIAL LIABILITIES FOR THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
In regard to Item {17, Consideration of Communications from the City of San Clemente and
the City of Tustin Regarding the Bullet Train Project, Councilman Kanel recommended that
the Council attend the next League meeting and determine the consensus of other cities. He
felt it was premature to support the proposal.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to
receive and file this item.
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CONSIDERATION OF JOINT MEETING SCHEDULE WITH CITY COMMISSIONS: The City
Manager presented a report dated January 5 which outlined a proposed schedule of meetings
between the Council and Commissions. The joint meetings were scheduled to begin at 6:30
p.m. prior to regular City Council meetings, as follows:
Senior Citizens Commission
Traffic Commission
Youth Commission
Recreation & Community
Services Commission
The City Council received and filed the report.
February 28 & August gZ
March 28 & September 26
April 11
May 23 & November 28
CONSIDERATION OF CITY/DISTRICT SPONSORED EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM: The City Manager presented a report dated January 5 describing an earthquake
and disaster preparedness program developed by staff to be undertaken in cooperation with
the American Red Cross.
Mayor Lacayo recommended that, as part of the program, the City provide residents with
information on the availability of earthquake insurance. He requested that the Disaster
Survival Handbook provide the telephone numbers of the Cypress Police Department, the
paramedics and other emergency numbers, and that the cover of the book]et emphasize that
the booklet should be saved for reference in the event of an earthquake/disaster.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to authorize the
initiation of the City/District/American Red Cross sponsored Earthquake-Disaster
Preparedness Program as outlined in the report as a six-month pilot program. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by
Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve the Warrant List for
Warrants ~73945 through #74141 and #74158 through #74315 in the total amount of
$848,559.03. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: CABLE TELEVISION: It was moved by Councilman
Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to order the following Ordinance read by title
only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 701
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING CHAPTER 6 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR COUNCIl.
MEETINGS: It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 70Z
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS Z-1 AND 2-Z OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE TIME AND PLACE OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCrLMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #82-18 - HYATT
RECREATIONAL VEI-UCLE STORAGE, 4656 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Lacayo opened the
public hearing. The City Manager reported that the residents of Julie Beth Street had
submitted a letter, dated January 6, indicating that they had no objection to the granting of
the conditional use permit subject to five additional conditions which they recommended in
their letter and the conditions in Exhibit A of the staff report. Mr. Lamm presented a report
dated December 28 which transmitted a detailed site plan describing Hyatt's proposal and
responded to the issues of the dump station location, valet parking area, vehicle washing
area, security fencing and project phasing. He reported that there is an existing chain link
fence located 10 feet from the easterly and southerly property lines and one of the conditions
recommended by the Julie Beth residents was that Hyatt relocate this fence to 35 feet in
from the easterly and southerly perimeters.
Dr. John Meschuk, representing the applicant, stated the detailed site plan was submitted as
a result of his meeting with the planning and engineering staff. Dr. Meschuk stated that
Hyatt agreed to raise the easterly perimeter wall to 7 feet in height (Condition ~2). With
regard to landscaping (Condition #4), he reported that Hyatt has pruned landscaping~ removed
dead trees and will plant new trees and upgrade the irrigation systems. Dr. Meschuk stated
Conditions ~1-4 as recommended by the Julie Beth homeowners are acceptable but he
expressed objection to Condition #5 calling for a chain link fence 35 feet in from the easterly
and southerly property lines. He stated RVs would be restricted from parking in this 35
setback area which includes the I0 foot landscape strip and 25 foot access road. Dr. Meschuk
reported that the chain link fence separating the Phase 1 and Phase Z areas would be
removed at the completion of Phase 1. Dr. Meschuk agreed to install pavement striping in
the 35 foot setback area to prohibit RV parking and stated he would accept a condition to
this effect.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone else wished to speak.
Mrs. Ann Garrett, 9191 Julie Beth, Cypress, reported the residents had a productive meeting
with Dr. Meschuk. She stated the residents feel the 25 foot access road should not he used as
a driveway except in an emergency since vehicles driving here would be a nuisance. Mrs.
Garrett stated a chain link fence 35 feet in from the perimeter would prevent vehicles from
parking close to their wall and would prevent landscaping from being damaged. She
suggested that concrete wheel stops be installed if the chain link fence is not feasible. Mrs.
Garrett indicated that the landscaping work appears to be progressing.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, asked if the storm drain located in the
access road along the southerly boundary would prohibit landscaping from being installed or
present problems for fire trucks. Mr. Lamm reported that the 10 foot landscaping strip is
separated from the concrete apron of the storm drain. Mr. Schatzeder stated fire trucks
should have no difficulty in driving on the access road and any concrete damaged by the
trucks can be repaired.
Dr. Meschuk stated he would provide Mrs. Garrett and the other neighbors with a copy of the
plot plan once it is completed and another meeting can be arranged if necessary.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the public
hearing and adopt the following Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving
Conditional Use Permit #8Z-18 subject to the Z0 conditions contained in Exhibit A, with a
change to Condition #17 to require that the sanitary dump station shall be provided near the
Lincoln Avenue entrance, with the addition of Condition #Z1 to require that the block walls
on the easterly and southerly perimeters be raised to 7 feet in height, and with the addition
of Condition #22 to require that the 25 foot perimeter access driveway shall be striped and
designated for "no parking" with pavement markings every 150 feet along the length of the
driveway:
RESOLUTION NO. 2604
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 82-18 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel~ Mullen~ Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM MR. TULEPAN REGARDING CHANGES IN
THE BINGO ORDINANCE: The City Manager presented a report dated January 4 which
transmitted a copy of a letter from Mr. Philip Tulepan describing his request to establish a
facility where community charitable, tax-free organizations may conduct bingo games.
Mr. Philip Tulepan, 10718 Thomas Circle, Cypress~ stated he would like to lease a building,
such as a surplus school building, renovate and equip it to conduct bingo games for 400-500
people. He reported he would like to have two sessions daily: one from noon until 5:00 p.m.
and one from 7:00 p.m. until midnight, and one on Sunday evening. He stated the community
organizations renting the facility would be licensed by the Cypress Police Department and
would be required to hire their own security guard and maintain financial records which could
be audited by the City. Mr. Tulepan stated he wanted to act as the building lessor and that
he did not plan to operate the bingo games himself.
Mayor Lacayo advised Mr. Tulepan that staff recommended a review of his request by the
City Attorney. He stated he would like to know how community organizations felt about Mr.
Tulepan's proposal.
The Council referred this matter to the City Attorney and requested that staff present a
report at the February 14 meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF OPINION SURVEY CONCERNING ZONING ON DE LONG STREET~
WEST OF WATSON STREET: The Community Development Director summarized a report
dated December 30 which described the results of the zoning opinion survey of residents on
De Long Street west of Watson. The results indicated that a majority of the property owners
wanted the ability to construct a second dwelling unit on their property yet maintain the
single-family appearance of the neighborhood. Staff indicated the RM-15 Zone would
accomplish this.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak on this matter.
Mr. Ray Kaulen, 5271 De Long Street, stated his father answered the survey and that they
would like to maintain the status quo.
Mr. Barry Cannata, 5331 De Long Street, stated he wanted the option of being able to build a
second dwelling unit on his property. He expressed support for RM-15 zoning with a
limitation of two dwelling units on each property, and stated this would maintain a quiet
neighborhood and allow the residents to meet the housing needs of older relatives. Mr.
Cannata expressed objection to high density development. He reported that a multiple-
family complex may be proposed on a strip of land between Watson and Walker Street which
is zoned RM-20. He recommended that access roads to this project be off of Walker Street
and not off of Watson or De Long. Mr. Cannata indicated he would like RM-15 zoning along
the entire length of De Long Street up to Walker. He reported that some lots on De Long
between Watson and Walker are large enough to have more than two dwelling units. Mr.
Cannata expressed support for scheduling a public hearing to consider a zone change to RM-
15.
Mrs. Olivera, 5291/92 De Long Street, stated she agreed with maintaining the residential
family character of the street. She suggested that zone changes be allowed on an individual
basis as requested by the property owner versus an overall zone change. Mr. Lamm advised
that spot zoning was not permissible.
Mr. Jess Black, 5422 De Long Street, stated uniform RM-15 zoning should have been applied
to the area when it was annexed. He expressed support for RM-15 zoning and stated it would
provide property owners with the option of building a second unit if they so desired.
Mr. Kaulen asked if the existing RS-6000 zoning on De Long would permit the building of a
second unit on the property. Staff responded that the RS-6000 zoning would allow the
construction of a guest house unit without kitchen facilities for personal family use and the
unit could not be rented out. Staff also indicated that if a second unit currently exists on a
single-family zoned parcel it is considered legal non-conforming and in the event the
structure is destroyed or removed, it could not be rebuilt.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen and segonded by Councilman Kanel to direct staff to
schedule a public hearing to consider amending the General Plan and rezoning De Long Street
to RM-15 Residential Multiple-Family. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FOR THE 198Z/83 ROBERTI-Z'BERG BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM ALLOCATION: The Recreation & Park Director presented a report dated
December 27 which recommended that the Council approve an application for the block grant
funds to provide fold-away, wall mounted permanent staging in the Community Center
auditorium. Mr. DeCarlo reported that this year's grant was more flexible than last year's
and was not restricted to funding open space projects.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, it
was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kane] to adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, as recommended by the Recreation and Community Services
Commission:
RESOLUTION NO. 1Z9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX
OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS UNDER
THE 198Z/83 ROBERTI-Z'BERG URBAN OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION
PROGRAM ({BE 30-706) FOR PHASE II OF OAK KNOLL PARK/COMMUNITY
CENTER PROJECT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER USE FEE SCHEDULE: The Recreation & Park
Director presented a report dated December 28 indicating that the Recreation and
Community Services Commission recommended fee increases for use of the Community
Center.
Mayor Lacayo felt the Council should address whether the proposed fee increases are
designed to help subsidize District programs/activities or whether they are meant to cover
overhead costs on the Community Center. He suggested that if the overhead costs are found
to be less than the fees received in a given year~ there should be a rebate system or the user
fees should be reduced the following year. Councilman Partin requested further information
on exactly what facilities/services the user fees cover and additional rationale to justify the
proposed fee increases. He indicated he was not satisfied with increasing the fees based only
on a comparison with other cities. He stated there are community organizations and
individuals who cannot afford to rent the Community Center.
Following further discussion, the Council received and filed the report, continued this item to
the May 23 joint meeting with the Recreation & Community Services Commission, and
requested that staff prepare a report for the Council and Commission describing the
overhead costs for rental of the various rooms at the Community Center, the history of
Community Center use for the past year including a listing of groups and the frequency of
their rental of the facility, and information to justify the fee increases.
Councilman Mullen requested that staff prepare a report for the January Z4 meeting
concerning a tour of Nature Park by members of the Council, Recreation & Community
Services Commission, Chamber of Commerce and other interested parties.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, addressed the
Council in regard to Item ~19 on the Consent Calendar concerning the Coyote Creek bike
trail. He felt the $300,000 cost of the project could be reduced and the trail could be made
usable by repairing the fence and constructing access gates which permit bicyclists but
prohibit horses and motorcycles from using the paved trail. He stated the City can assume
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maintenance of the trail through an agreement with the Flood Control District and avoid
constructing expensive improvements. Mayor Lacayo pointed out that the City would assume
liability if it was responsible for maintaining the trail. The Public Works Director reported
that the project will be costly because of the need for the structural design and construction
of street undercrossings all the way to the beach. He indicated that the undercrossings will
be ]ess hazardous for bicyclists than crossings at street level. He reported that State funds
will finance the project.
At Councilman Kanel's request, the Mayor added an item to the agenda regarding a
commendation for Mm. Mildred Vessels. Councilman Kanel recommended that the Council
prepare a commendation for Mrs. Vessels recognizing her selection to the Orange County
Hall of Fame.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to request that staff
prepare a resolution commending Mrs. Vessels for her contributions to the community, to
charities and to the Orange County sports scene and on her selection to the Orange County
Hall of Fame. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCI~LMEMBERS: Coronado
Councilman Kanel suggested that the City Council consider having Councilmembers, either
individually or as a committee, review the operations of City departments. He suggested
that each Councilmember could become knowledgeable about a particular department and
then share his information with the remainder of the Council.
The Council requested that staff prepare a report on this matter for consideration at the
January 31 budget workshop meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called an Executive Session at 8:37 p.m. for matters of
litigation and personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 9:54 p.m. with Councilman
Coronado absent.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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