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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 83-03-21356 MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD March 21, 1983 The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, March Z1, 1983, in the Administrative Conference Room of the Cypess City Hall, 5Z75 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Pro Tern Richard Partin presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin Mayor Lacayo INTERVIEWS FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: The City Council interviewed three applicants for the Recreation and Community Services Commission. CONSIDERATION OF ORANGE AVENUE LANDSCAPING ADJACENT TO THE TEXACO TANK FARM: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated February Z4 indicating that the estimated cost for landscaping improvements on the south side of Orange Avenue between Moody and Denni would be $31,000 which would include removal and replacement of top soil and the planting of Oleanders and Carrotwood shrubs. Mr. Essex stated the landscaping will be included in the preliminary 1983-84 budget as a capital project. The Council discussed the fact that many residents appeared interested in this project and asked if the Texaco Company would be willing to share the cost of the landscaping improvements. Mr. Essex stated staff would investigate whether Texaco is willing to participate in the project. The Council requested that staff send a letter to all the petition signers indicating that the landscaping improvements will be considered, along with other priorities, in the next fiscal year budget deliberations and that the Council has not made a final decision on this matter. CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE SYSTEM: Mr. Essex reviewed a report which outlined five policy suggestions made by the Administrative Coordinating Team concerning City Council/Manager/department head relations. Councilman Kanel stated he liked the proposal and suggested that it be tried out to see how it works. Councilman Mullen expressed support for the program but stated staff should not have to prepare special presentations, programs or agendas for the Council visits. It was the consensus of the Council to approve the five recommendations relating to relations between the City Council, City Manager and department heads. The Council conducted a final interview at this time of an applicant for the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel and carried, with Councilman Coronado voting no, to appoint Mr. Henry Castro to the Recreation and Community Services Commission for a four-year term. CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated March 9 which indicated that, according to the State Contractor's Licensing Board, salespeople for solar installations are required to register with the State Board at a cost of $50.00, and no other contractor's license or qualifying exam are required. The same rules apply to salespeople for room additions, swimming pool and patio installations. Mr. Essex stated that staff reviewed the information provided by Mr. Justice. CONSIDERATION OF POLICE INVESTIGATION REPORTS ON PERMIT PROCESSING: Mr. Essex reported on the procedure for processing special permit applications, indicating that when an application is received by the City Clerk's office, the Police Department receives a copy and performs a background check of the applicant. The Police Department then submits a memorandum to the City Council with their recommendation on the application. Councilman Partin asked how extensive was the background check. Chief Lowenberg reported that the local oriminal records system is tied in with the County, State and Federal systems and if a person has had a oriminal conviction it will show up on one of these systems unless the person has used an alias or if a record has been sealed by the court after 195Z. He reported that the Police Department does not normally check fingerprints but if it receives any information which might be questionable, and which cannot be verified with DMV records, the department will check the applicant more closely. Councilman Partin asked if the special permit application fee was sufficient to cover the City's processing costs. Councilman Coronado recommended that the application fee cover the City's costs. Mr. Essex stated the customary practice is not to charge a fee for applications submitted by charitable organization~% He stated staff would study the processing costs for non-charitable special permits. City Council Minutes March Z1, 1983 CONSIDERATION OF OXFORD JR. HIGH SCHOOL RENTALS: Mr. Essex distributed a report to the Council outlining 1983/84 estimated costs vs. revenues relating to use of the Oxford School facility. The report also listed benefits provided to the community including the availability of the open space and Buildings D-F. Mr. Essex indicated that the periodic rental of classrooms to various groups was not included in the revenue and could amount to approximately $15,000. Councilman Partin questioned the existence of a gate in the block wall near the southwest corner of the Oxford property. Staff reported that the block wall was owned by the residential property owners. CONSIDERATION OF COST OF CONTRACT CLASSES: Mr. Essex indicated that staff would present a report regarding the cost of contract classes, including the Jazzercise class~ along with the budget document. The report will also review Community Center costs. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY PARADE: Mr. Essex transmitted a report to the Council from the Recreation & Park Director dated March 3 which addressed issues relating to conducting a local parade. Councilman Kanel requested that staff investigate the parade proposal further and contact cities which sponsor a parade during the summer and determine how they get school bands to perform in the summer when school is not in session. Councilman Coronado indicated that he would not support a parade unless the economy improves. He felt there would be a lack of community support at this time and that a parade would be a frivolous expenditure. Councilman Kanel requested that staff reevaluate the parade proposal in September or October with the idea of possibly holding a parade sometime in 1984. Councilman Mullen suggested that a small scale parade could be held in conjunction with the City's annual community festival. CONSIDERATION OF REVISED BUDGET CALENDAR: Mr. Essex distributed a revised budget calendar to the City Council and indicated it reflected a two weeks' delay in the budget process. Councilman Partin inquired about the results of staff's meeting with the high school representatives concerning the field lighting proposal. Mr. DeCarlo reported that the principal and athletic director were very positive about the proposal, felt there was a lot of potential for their activities, especially soccer, and agreed to about the same terms as the College. The only concern was with the adjoining residential neighbors. He reported that the principal is willing to make contacts and there are several soccer players living in the area who may be able to provide assistance by soliciting support. Councilman Partin felt that improving the facilities at the high school would more directly benefit Cypress residents and that the proposal had a lot of merit. He suggested that the high school booster club could make neighborhood contacts to promote the program. Councilman Coronado recommended that the entire adjoining tract be surveyed. Mr. DeCarlo stated the Recreation Commission will reconsider this matter again before a neighborhood survey is made. CONSIDERATION OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR POLITICAL SIGN REGULATION AND CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS LIMITATION ORDINANCE: The Councilmembers submitted their nominations for appointments to the committee and additional recommendations for the two persons to be selected by the Mayor with the Council's concurrence. Councilman Kanel nominated John Kennedy for appointment and submitted the additional names of Larry Wuebker and Jim Smith. Councilman Mullen nominated Greg Diaz for appointment and submitted the names of Ed Clark, George Hallak and Ray Maggi. Councilman Coronado nominated Martha Justice for appointment and submitted the names of Hflliard Warren~ Maxine Blackburn and Betty Yates. Councilman Partin nominated Howard Rowan for appointment and stated his suggestions for additional committee members had been submitted by the other Councilmembers. Mr. Essex requested that an item be added to the agenda regarding Senate Bill 196. He reported that representatives of Los Alamitos Race Course requested that the Council go on record in opposition to the legislation which would allow thoroughbred racing at the Pomona Fairgrounds which would be in competition with the summer quarterhurse meet at Los Alamitos. Mr. Essex reported that the race track officials were upset over the proposed legislation since it would represent the first instance of a governmental racing meet being in direct competition with private enterprise. -Z- 358 City Council Minutes March Z1, 1983 It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Mullen and un~mimously carried to direct staff to transmit letters to the appropriate State Senators opposing S.B. 196 and indicating that the Council feels it would be unacceptable for the State to allow racing at the L. A. County Fairgrounds to compete with private enterprise and detrimental to the City because of the loss in revenues. Mr. Essex distributed a report from the Community Development Director dated March 18 and a proposed design for City entrance signs. He reported that the existing entrance signs are eroding and the estimated cost for 30 new signs was $1500. The Council requested that staff prepare a full-si~e model of the proposed entrance sign for their review at the next meeting. Mr. Essex presented a report from the Community Development Director dated March Z1 who recommended that the City employ Mr. Reed Flory, former director of the Orange County Housing & Community Development Department, to assist in preparing the City's HUD Z0Z application for senior citizens housing. Mr. Essex stated he had discussed this matter with the Mayor who supported the proposal and felt the special expertise was needed. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Coronado and unanimously carried to authorize the expenditure of $4,000 from the Community Development block grant for the purpose of employing Mr. Reed Flory on a temporary basis as outlined in the staff report and sample contract. Councilman Coronado reported that several parishioners at St. Irenaeus Church were upset over receiving frequent parking citations during church services. He indicated that the persons park for an hour in red curb areas designated "no parking during school hours". He requested that the Police Chief investigate this matter. Councilman Coronado also reported that the homeowners' association adjacent to the Texaco Tank Farm is experiencing a problem of delinquent payments for trash service by many of the tenants. He reported that an officer of the homeowners' association had asked if the City can get the trash bill apportioned to each association member and tie the collection in with the water billing. Mr. Essex stated staff would investigate this matter. Councilman Partin inquired about the status of negotiations concerning the Cypress School property. Mr. Essex reported that he had met with a representative of Coldwell Banker. He reported that because the City has only six weeks to submit its HUD application, staff had filed a negative declaration for the school property to avoid further delay. Mr. Essex stated that staff would submit a letter describing the City's interest in the property to the Cypress School District Board. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Pro Tern Partin adjourned the meeting at 9:Z0 p.m. MA~OR~Z~F T-'NE CI'~ OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CI~ERK OF T[-I]g C1TY OF CYPRESS -3-