HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 83-03-07MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 7, 1983
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
on Monday, March 7, 1983, in the Administrative Conference Room of the Cypress City Hall,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilman Coronado
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, Barney Allison, Asst. City
Attorney, Donald Lamm, Community Development Director, and Chris Eynon, Associate
Planner.
Mayor Lacayo announced that Councilman Coronado would be absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge to the flag was led by Councilman Partin.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: The City Manager requested an Executive Session to
discuss matters of personnel.
CONSIDERATION OF WORKSHOP SESSION ON SENIOR CITIZENS AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PROJECT: Mr. Essex distributed additional reports on the appraised value of privately
owned parcels in the Civic Center area, a survey of waiting lists for HUD sponsored senior
apartments, and a proposal from Coldwell Banker dated March 2 for the Cypress School
property. Mr. Essex reported that staff utilized 1970 Census data in attempting to determine
senior housing demand in Cypress since the available 1980 Census data is incomplete and does
not include the household income statistic. He indicated that the 1980 financial data may be
available sometime next year. Mr. Essex stated the census data and survey of waiting lists
for HUD projects demonstrate the need for seniors housing. Associate Planner Chris Eynon
reported that the waiting lists were closed for some of the projects and other waiting lists
have been kept open and continue to grow; she indicated that a person may be signed up on
more than one waiting list. She reported that the HUD projects surveyed average 4-5
vacancies per year.
Councilman Partin stated he was not impressed by the numbers and felt it was only logical
that persons, particularly seniors with low/moderate incomes, will be interested in taking
advantage of subsidized housing. He stated that any amount of units built will be filled.
Councilman Mullen stated he was interested in housing assistance for the elderly on social
security income and in focusing on Cypress residents, not the entire County. He felt there
was available housing on the market to meet the needs of those with a County low/moderate
average income of $15,200. Councilman Kanel asked if there was a cap on what the Section
8 program will pay for rents. Staff reported that a new amount for rent is established each
year. They indicated that the construction and maintenance costs, estimated rent plus debt
service in a housing project application cannot exceed a given limit which is determined by
funding availability. Staff reported that they are awaiting an announcement of what funding
will be available this year and indicated that unofficially 750 units may be allowed in this
SMSA (standard metropolitan statistical area). Mayor Lacayo suggested that the Council
determine whether it wishes to continue to spend City funds for land purchases to build a
housing project which the City controls or seek Federal funding. He expressed concern that
waiting for Federal dollars would delay the project.
Mr. Essex stated the Cypress School property is another land option for the seniors housing
project and the site would be eligible for a HUD application. He reported that the HUD
application deadline is sometime in May; approval of funding would be announced three to six
months after the application is filed. Mr. Essex felt that denial of a City application for
HUD funds this year would exclude the School District property from consideration since the
District is anxious to receive revenue from the property and would probably not wait longer
than a year. He stated the District is aware that the City does not require the entire
acreage for seniors housing and the City could develop a master plan to utilize the remainder
of the property. Staff reported that a HUD approved project can be transferable to another
site.
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Councilman Mullen stated he would like assurance that preference can be given to Cypress
residents if a project is funded by HUD. Staff reported that, according to other project
managers, preference can be given to local residents which will satisfy HUD requirements
and this issue is not as much a concern as it was in the past. Councilman Mullen also asked if
the parents of Cypress residents, who are living out of state, would be eligible or given
preference for the Cypress housing project. Staff reported that the parents probably would
be eligible for the housing. Mr. Lamm reported that the HCD funds which the City has
accumulated thus far can be used towards the purchase of the School District property. He
stated there is a possibility of Cypress losing its funds if they are not used. He reported that
the County allocates funding for projects which are ready to proceed. Mr. Lamm reported
that staff's goal for development in the Civic Center area has been that it would recoup the
City's costs. He indicated that a housing project could be set up where there are lease
payments back to the City or an outright purchase.
Mayor Lacayo inquired about the status of parcels adjacent to the Civic Center. Mr. Essex
reviewed the contacts he has had with adjacent property owners and recommended that the
City continue its policy of acquiring parcels in the Civic Center area when they are offered
for sale by the owners and that the City also pursue a HUD project on the school property.
He indicated that the consolidation of parcels would promote a viable private development,
with or without senior housing on a portion of the site. Councilman Partin recommended that
the Council make an offer on the Gonzalez property and that they also pursue the project on
the School District property.
It was moved by Mayor Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to authorize staff to
begin negotiations with the Cypress School District for a lease or purchase option for the
Cypress School property for senior citizens housing, and authorize staff to file an application
for HUD funding based on the school property option and fact that HUD approval would be
transferable to another site. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMEERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION CONVEYING CITY OWNED
PROPERTY TO THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: The City Manager presented a
report dated March 3 indicating that this matter was continued from the February 14 Council
meeting.
Mayor Lacayo inquired about the advantages of transferring the City owned property to the
Agency and asked whether the City or Agency would receive the revenue from ultimate
development of the property. The Asst. City Attorney reported that the advantage in
conveying the property from the City to the Agency is that it would create an indebtedness
between the Agency and City which is the only way the Agency can receive an allocation of
tax increment revenue. Further indebtedness is created by the City's loan to the Agency
which will allow the Agency to purchase the balance of needed property. Mr. Allison
reported that the Agency would repay the City for the purchase of land and for the line of
credit plus interest. He indicated that 12% is a fixed interest rate for Agency bonds and is a
reasonable figure. He reported that the Agency has great flexibility in using funds earned
from tax increment and development or sale of the property; in addition to repaying the City,
the Agency can install public improvements in the redevelopment area, make loans back to
the City for redevelopment purposes, make subsidies on housing, and purchase or write down
other land, all to the community's benefit. Mr. Allison reported that the City Council can
review all land sales by the Agency which are subject to public hearing. In making purchases,
the Agency is required to offer fair market value. Mr. Allison stated the advantage in
transferring all of the property now, rather than a portion, is to accrue the interest. Mr.
Lamm indicated that transferring the property to the Agency will remove any City
indebtedness and may help the City obtain Federal grant money for the purchase of land
since the City may be less eligible for the funds if it already owns the land. Staff indicated
that there would be no difference to the seniors project whether the land is owned by the
City or Agency.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the
following Resolution by title only, title as follows, subject to a change in Section 2 changing
the interest rate to 12%:
RESOLUTION NO. Z6Z4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE SALE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AREA TO THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
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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: I COUNCIl. MEMBERS: Coronado
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION EXTENDING A LINE OF CREDIT
ON BEHALF OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: The City Manager presented
a report dated February 4 which transmitted a resolution to extend a $900,000 line of credit
to the Agency from th? City's General Fund.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, subject to a change in Section 2 changing the annual
interest rate to 12%:
RESOLUTION NO. Z6Z5
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
THE EXTENSION OF A LINE OF CREDIT FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND ON
BEHALF OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTY IN THE CIVIC CENTER PROJECT AREA.
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
RECESS: Mayor Lacayo recessed the meeting at 8:17 p.m. in order for the Council to
convene as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting was called back to order at
8:21 p.m. with Councilman Coronado absent.
Mr. Essex advised the Council that only two of the six Chamber Board members would be
available to attend the joint meeting with the Council on March 14 and he asked if the
Council could meet on an alternate date.
The Council decided to postpone their March 28 joint meeting with the Traffic Commission
and to schedule the meeting with the Chamber Board for March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers. The Council held brief discussion on the need for the joint meeting with
the Chamber Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor called an Executive Session at 8:25 p.m. for matters of
personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 9:50 p.m. with Councilman Coronado
absent.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 9:50 p.m.
MA~OR OF T~ITY O~/CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK oF THE C:~ITY OF CYPRESS
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 14, 1983
349
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. on Monday,
March 14, 1983, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
Councilman Coronado
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, John Murphy, City Attorney, and
the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dunn, Lamm, Powell, Schatzeder and
Shumard.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mr. Essex led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr. Tom Justice, 9632 Salisbury Lane, Cypress, presented the Council with materials
concerning the State licensing requirements for door-to-door solicitors. He stated it is a
misdemeanor for a sa]esparson to advertise without a license. The Mayor requested that
staff review the materials and report back to the Council on the licensing requirements. Mr.
Essex stated that staff planned to present a report regarding this matter at the next
workshop meeting.
MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Partin and
unanimously carried to approve the minutes of February 28.
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Mr. Essex reminded the Council that they were to submit
names for appointees to the political sign/campaign contributions committee before the
March 21 meeting. He reported that the Council's joint meeting with the Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors was confirmed for Monday, March 28, at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Essex
reported that the March 21 meeting at 7:00 p.m. was scheduled for the Council to conduct
interviews of applicants for the Recreation & Community Services Commission and that
there would also be budget items on the agenda. Mr. Essex transmitted the proposed wording
for the bronze plaque to be placed in the new police facility for the Council's approval. He
requested an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor added Item tt26 to the agenda regarding the plaque for the
Police Department, and Item ~27 regarding a meeting between the Council~ Recreation
Commission and leaders of sports leagues.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ~83-1~ ON-SALE OF BEER AND WINF.~
SEASONS RESTAURANT~ 4991 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Lacayo opened the public
hearing. Mr. Lamm presented a report dated March 7 describing the application by Seasons
Restaurant (northwest corner Lincoln and Moody) to allow the on-sale of beer and wine. No
communications regarding the application were received, and staff recommended approval
subject to one condition.
Mayor Lacayo asked if the applicant wished to speak. The applicant was present but did not
wish to speak. There was no one else in the audience wishing to speak.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the hearing
and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit
#83-1 subject to the condition that the applicant shall satisfy all necessary requirements of
the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control prior to the conditional use permit
becoming effective:
RESOLUTION NO. 26Z6
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-1 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Coronado
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Mayor Lacayo read a proclamation which proclaimed Monday~ March 14, 1983~ as "Press Day"
in the City of Cypress in recognition of the outstanding local press coverage and he presented
copies of the proclamation to the three reporters who were present.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF BUS SHELTERS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS~ CITY OF CYPRESS
PROJECT #8328-90: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated
March 7 which outlined three bids received. Staff indicated that the highest responsible
bidder, based on advertising revenue to be provided the City, had limited previous experience
and they recommended an award of contract for one trial shelter prior to installing the 10
shelters specified in the proposal. The bid specifications called for a standard design for the
bus shelters.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen a.nd seconded by Councilman Kanel to: (1) determine that
the highest responsible bidder for Project #8328-90 is Transit Shelters of California, Inc., and
(Z) authorize preparation of an agreement with Transit Shelters of California, Inc., 550
Newport Center Drive, Suite 905, Newport Beach~ California~ for the installation of one (1)
trial shelter for review and approval by the City prior to approval of the installation of the
ten (10) new shelters specified in the proposal at the bid price of $5~040 per year or 11% of
advertising revenue whichever is greater. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION SURVEY CONTRACT FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT~ 8TH YEAR PROGRAMt BISHOP STREET FROM
WATSON STREET TO WALKER STREET; ALLEY BETWEEN NELSON AND NEWMAN
STREETS; ALLEY BETWEEN WALKER AND GRAHAM STREETS; WATSON STREET
BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND S.P.R.R. CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT 47938-10: Mr.
Essex presented a report dated March 2 from the Public Works Director which outlined 10
bids received.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to determine that
Fuscoe, Williams, Lindgren & Short, 2101 East 4th Street, Suite 260, Santa Ana~ California, is
the lowest responsible bidder and award them the contract per their proposal in the amount
of $1,974.00 subject to approval by HUD. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT~ 8TH YEAR PROGRAM~ BISHOP STREET FROM
WATSON STREET TO WALKER STREET~ ALLEY BETWEEN NELSON AND NEWMAN
STREETS; ALLEY BETWEEN WALKER AND GRAHAM STREETS~ WATSON STREET
BETWEEN LINCOLN AVENUE AND S.P.R.R.~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT 47938-10: The
City Manager presented a report dated March 2 from the Public Works Director outlining 13
bids received.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to determine that
the lowest responsible bidder for HCD Project 47938-10, 8th Year Program~ is H. J. Noble
Company~ P. O. Box 620, Orange, California, and award them the contract in the amount of
$117,205.48 subject to approval by HUD. 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 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONVERTING ONAN 55 SERIES
GENERATING SET TO LPG FUEL~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #8Z83-54: Mr. Essex
presented a report from the Finance Director dated March 7 which outlined four bids
received. Mr. Schatzeder reported that the contract consisted of the installation of a Z,000
gallon liquid propane tank within an enclosure at the new police facility and running a supply
line from the tank to the generators. The generators would be capable of rurmning for
several days on propane fuel in the event of an emergency where there is an interruption of
the normal natural gas fuel.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept the bid of
Propac Industries, Inc., 099-F South State College Boulevard, Fullerton, California, as the
lowest responsible bidder and award them the contract for converting the Onan 55 Series
generating set to LPG fuel in the amount of $7,452.21. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNC1LMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAND
VOLLEYBALL COURT, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION ~8283-56: Mr. Essex presented a
report from the Finance Director dated March 7 outlining two bids received. Staff reported
that a contract for the lighting portion of the project was approved at the February 14
meeting.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was
moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to accept the bid of Nello
Kunkle, 8562 Kendor Drive, Buena Park, California, as the lowest responsible bidder and
award him the contract in the amount of $8,750.00.
Mr. Tom Justice, 9632 Salisbury Lane, Cypress, reported that he bid on the electrical
contract for this project. He indicated that the lowest bidder submitted a very low but a fair
and legitimate bid.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL. MEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF VINYL WAT.T.
COVERING~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #8283-57: Mr. Essex presented a report dated
March 7 from the Finance Director which indicated that bids were requested from six
vendors and two bids were received for the installation of vinyl wall covering on the folding
partition at the Cypress Community Center. Staff indicated that one bid did not meet
specifications.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was
moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to: (1) reject the bid from
Tri Best Chalkboard Company for not meeting required specifications, and (2) award the
contract to Borbon Inc., 10311 1/Z Piuma Avenue, Cerritos, California, in the amount of
$2,740.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PICNIC TABLES: Mr. Essex presented
a report from the Finance Director dated March 7 which recommended the purchase of picnic
table tops, seats and brace supports which can be assembled on 14 galvanized frames which
the District has in storage. Councilman Partin questioned the durability of fiberglas picnic
tables and suggested that lumber might be a better material. Mr. DeCarlo reported that
wood was more susceptible to vandalism (carving and breaking) and fiberglas seemed to work
better. He reported that all of the District's tables get vandalized. He indicated that
concrete tables would be the most vandal-proof but they would be hard to move around in
parks.
Acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, it was
moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to: (1) dispense with formal
bidding for complete table sets, and (2) award a contract for parts only to Miracle Recreation
Equipment Company, P. O. Box 1680, San Pedro, California, in the amount of $2,669.42. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNC]LMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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. In regard to Item ~16, Councilman
Kanel inquired about the type of liquor license applied for by the Arco Station at 5012
Lincoln Avenue. Mr. Essex reported the application was for the on-sale of beer and wine
only.
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It was moved by Mayor Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve Items ~9
through 4~ZO on the Consent Calendar. 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
Item ~9: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item ~10: Consideration of Proclaiming March 14-18, 1983, as Medical Assistants Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim March 14-18, 1983,
as "Medical Assistants Week" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item ~11: Consideration of Proclaiming Saturday, March 19, 1983, as Walk for Sight Day.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim Saturday, March 19,
1983, as "Walk for Sight Day" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item #iZ: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
Ralph M. Trejo and Steven J. Turigliatto, DBA Senior T's (formerly Finicky's), 4300 Lincoln
Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #13: Consideration of Proclaiming April 1983 as Federation Month.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of April
1983 as "Federation Month" in the City of Cypress as requested by the Woman's Club of
Cypress.
Item ~14: Consideration of Proclaiming April 4-10, 1983, as Cancer Awareness Week.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of April 4-
10, 1983, as "Cancer Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item 4~15: Consideration of Renewal of Service Agreement for Telephone System
Maintenance.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to enter into a "per call"
maintenance agreement with the 1'£'i~ Company for the period from April 1, 1983 through
March 31, 1984.
Item #16: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage License Filed
by Hooshang Tahbaz, DBA Al's Arco Station, 501Z West Lincoln Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to send a letter to the Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control requesting a continuance of this matter until the City's
requirement for a conditional use permit has been met by the applicant and considered by the
City Council.
Item ~17: Consideration of Amendment to the Traffic Commission Ordinance.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title
only, title as follows, amending the composition and organization of the Traffic Commission:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS 16-8 AND 16-9 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS RELATING TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION.
Item #18: Consideration of Communication from the South Coast Air Quality Management
District Opposing Proposed Sanctions by the EPA.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to transmit a communication
to the EPA opposing the proposed sanctions in the South Coast Air Basin.
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Item #19: Consideration of a Resolution Pertaining to Relations and Communications
Between the City of CEpress and Its Employees.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
amending Resolution #970, recognizing a separate and distinct employee group which would
include all employees of the City whose positions are classified as Public Works Maintenance
Supervisor, and similar positions as may be adopted or reclassified in the future:
RESOLUTION NO. Z6Z7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 970 PERTAINING TO RELATIONS AND
COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE C1TY OF CYPRESS AND ITS
EMPLOYEES.
Item #Z0: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing Salaries for City and District
Temporary and Seasonal Employees.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation & Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
establishing salaries for City and District temporary and seasonal employees:
RESOLUTION NO. 2628
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND
ACTING AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR THE TEMPORARY AND
SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE GENERAL
COMPENSATION PLAN.
CONSIDERATION OF STREET TREE ORDINANCE: The City Manager presented a report
from the Public Works Director dated March 3 which contained a standard guide for parkway
tree planting and replacement and an ordinance providing the City with authority to enforce
its tree policy. Mayor Lacayo requested that staff prepare an article for the next City
newsletter describing the purpose of the street tree program and ordinance.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to order the
following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and approve the first reading of the
Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADDING ARTICLE IV TO CHAPTER 24 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING PLANTING, REMOVING, PRUNING, INJURING OR
DESTROYING OF STREET TREES.
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 RENEWAL OF CITY/DISTRICT PROPERTY INSURANCE: The City
Manager presented a report dated March 8 describing the property insurance proposal for
next year which included upgraded coverage and a 35% rate reduction. The proposal included
the addition of EDP coverage for the City's computer systems and Business Tax Interruption
coverage which would provide replacement of lost City tax revenues in the event of an all
risk property loss.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to authorize renewal
of the City/District property insurance through the Orange County Cities Risk Management
Authority with the additional coverages as outlined in the report. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Coronado
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CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS AND CITY
AND DISTRICT MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES: The City Manager presented a report dated
March 8 which transmigted the salary resolutions providing for an average 6% salary increase
for Maintenance Superyisors and an average ?% salary increase for management employees
during the first year and PERS coverage for both groups in the second year of the
agreements.
Councilman Mullen stated for the record that the proposed resolutions were the result of long
negotiations which transpired between the City Council and staff and represented the
agreements reached between the groups.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel that the Council
adopt the Resolution implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and
the Cypress Public Works Maintenance Supervisors' Association, and further, that the
Council, and acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park
District, adopt the Resolutions establishing salaries for the City and District management
employees, by title only, titles as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. Z6Z9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE
SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION.
RESOLUTION NO. 2630
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. Z481 ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.
RESOLUTION NO. 130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX
OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR DISTRICT EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS
MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by
Mayor Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the Warrant List for Warrants
4~74893 through ~75059 in the total amount of SZ81,679.Z4. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
None
Coronado
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE DECREASING THE STATE SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN
AREAS: It was moved by Mayor Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to order the
following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance for
decreasing the State speed limit on Crescent Avenue from 1300 feet west of to 700 feet east
of Walker Street, on Walker Street from Lincoln Avenue to Crescent Avenue, and on Cerritos
Avenue from Denni Street to Bloomfield Street (westbound only):
ORDINANCE NO. 703
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REPEALING SECTION 16-86 OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AND ADDING SECTION 16-86 TO THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, FOR DECREASING THE STATE
SPEED LIMIT IN CERTAIN AREAS.
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City Council Minutes
March 14, 1983
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
In regard to Item #26 concerning the plaque for the new police facility, the Council discussed
the design and wording for the bronze plaque which would be mounted on a pillar inside the
building. Councilman Kanel recommended that the wording "Cypress Police Department" be
in larger letters and that the dedication date be placed at the bottom of the plaque. Mr.
Essex stated these changes would be made.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the
plaque for the police building. 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
In regard to Item ~27 concerning a meeting between the Council, sports league
representatives and Recreation & Community Services Commission, Mayor Lacayo
recommended that the meeting be scheduled so that the leagues may discuss any problems,
new programs, needs or suggestions with the Council. He suggested that the leagues submit
their agenda items to staff prior to the meeting so that staff may respond with a report.
Mayor Lacayo also requested that staff prepare reports for the meeting on an overview of
the District's financial situation, the status of District programs, and on the potential effects
of cable television on sports league and District activities.
The Council agreed to schedule the joint meeting for Tuesday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the
Cypress Community Center.
Mayor Lacayo inquired about the status of the airport resolution discussed at the last League
meeting. Councilman Kanel reported that most cities were supporting the League resolution
and he recommended that it be supported by Cypress.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. Tom Justice, 9632 Salisbury Lane, Cypress, discussed Item ~16 on the Consent Calendar
regarding the alcoholic beverage license application by the Arco service station at 501Z
Lincoln Avenue, and asked if the street could be widened prior to approval of the
application. Mr. Essex indicated that a conditional use permit would be required in
conjunction with the A.B.C. license application and a condition for street improvements
could be imposed if they are required. Mr. Justice also discussed the street tree ordinance
and felt the City should have insurance to cover tree damage caused by storms or cyclones.
Mr. Justice indicated that parkway trees are not maintained in certain areas of the City and
he felt the City should have control over tree maintenance. Mr. Justice reported that he
nurtured his street tree for Z0 years and provided care so that it would not cause anyone
injury and that the tree was uprooted in the recent storms. The Public Works Director
reported that the ordinance would provide the City with control that it lacked in the past
regarding the removal and unauthorized planting of trees and also provide a procedure for
appeal to the City Council.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called an Executive Session at 8:30 p.m. for matters of
personnel. The meeting was called back to order at 8:45 p.m. with Councilman Coronado
absent.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meetiag at 8:46 p.m. to Monday, March Zl, at
7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. ~
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ATTEST:
CITY CLI~RK OF THE CITYF OF CYPRESS
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