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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 83-07-11MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD July 11, 1983 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:33 p.m., on Monday, July 11, 1983, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Coronado, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo ABSENT: Council Member Kanel Also present were David Barrett, Assistant to the City Manager, John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following staff members: Dalesandro, Dunn, Eynon, Lowenberg, and Thomas. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Coronado led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if there were anyone in the audience who wished to speak on items not listed on the agenda. Mr. Robert Rosenstein, 11397 Madeira, Cypress, addressed the Council in reference to the public nuisance at 11457 Madeira. Mr. Rosenstein stated that last Saturday he observed an individual working on the property for about four hours; however, there was still an abundance of overgrown weeds and the broken window was not repaired. Mayor Lacayo stated that he was glad staff had been able to finally make contact with the property owner and if the property is not fully abated by the property owner by the end of the 30 day period, the City will proceed to do the work. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO MISS LESLIE MARGETICH: Mayor Lacayo stated that this presentation will be continued to the next meeting since Miss Margetich could not be present this evening. PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PLAQUE TO FORMER FINANCE DIRECTOR~ LEROY E. POWELL, JR,: Mayor Lacayo read the Resolution of Commendation and presented the Community Service Plaque to Mr. Powell. COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 7:39 P. M. Mr. Powell expressed his appreciation for the Resolution and Plaque and stated that he had enjoyed working for the City of Cypress. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by ~iayor Lacayo to approve the Minutes of June 27, 1983. The motion carried with Councilmen Coronado and Kanel abstaining. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION:- Mr. Barrett requested that Item #9 on the Consent Calendar regarding authorization for the Public Works Director to attend the International Public Works Congress and Equipment Show in Detroit, Michigan on September 10 - 15, 1983, be removed and continued until the City Manager has the opportunity to discuss this issue with the Public Works Director. Mr. Barrett also requested that an application for an alcoholic beverage license transfer for Otto's Taco House, 4197 Ball Road, Cypress, be added to the agenda as Item #19a. Mr. Barrett reminded the Council that the meeting should be adjourned to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 1983, in order to conduct interviews for appointment to the Recreation & Community Services Commission. Mr. Barrett distributed two draft letters that were requested by the Council at the last meeting in response to citizens' complaints on Crescent Avenue and Moody Street. City Council Minutes July 1], 1983 Mr. Barrett also requested an Executive Session for matters of personnel and litigation at the end of the meeting. CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-12~ ONSITE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (BEER & WINE ONLY), CEASAR'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT~ 4455 CERRITOS AVENUE~ CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing and requested staff to present its report. Chris Eynon reviewed the staff report dated June 30, 1983, indicating that this wasa request to allow the onsite sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine only) at Ceasar's Italian Restau- rant located at 4455 Cerritos Avenue, in the CH-10,000 Commercial Neighborhood Zone. She stated that the restaurant had been in operation for the past 10 months without any reported problems and that there are currently two other businesses in the center selling alcoholic beverages. Notices of the Public Hearing had been published, posted, and mailed to the property owners within 300 feet of the subject restaurant and no communications have been received either in support or opposition of the application. She stated that staff was recommending approval of the application subject to the five conditions attached to the report. Mayor Lacayo asked if the applicant was present. The applicant was present but did not wish to speak. The Mayor asked if anyone else in the audience wished to speak on the subject. No one wished to present testimony. It was moved by Councilman Mullen to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 83-12. RESOLUTION NO. 2670 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-12 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado~ Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 83-3~ CONSTRUCT SECOND STORY BALCONY~ MRS. CHARLOTTE ERMOLENKO~ 4291 MYRA AVENUE~ CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo opened the Public Hearing and requested the staff report. Chris Eynon reviewed the staff report dated July 1, 1983, which stated that this was a request to construct a second story balcony 12' wide by 12'long within the rear yard of the property located at 4291 Myra Avenue, in the RS-6,000 Residential Single Family Zone. She stated that a variance approval was necessary since the Zoning Ordinance limits balconies to the second floor with one dimension not exceeding 6' in width. -Ms. Eynon further stated that the subject property backs up to the Carbon Creek Channel which places residences to the north approximately 150' away, and that the City-owned Pump Station adjoins the property on the west which provides a minimum 40' buffer to the closest residence. Notices of the Public Hearing were published, posted, and mailed to all property owners within the 300' radius and no communications were received either in support or in opposition to the request. Mayor Lacayo inquired if the applicant wished to speak. The applicant did not wish to speak and there was no other testimony presented. It was moved by Councilman Partin to close the Public Hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Variance No. 83-3. 2 City Council Minutes July 11, 1983 RESOLUTION NO. 2671 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 12 FOOT WIDE BY 12 FOOT LONG SECOND STORY BALCONY WITHIN THE REAR YARD OF PROPERTY, KNOWN AS VARIANCE NO. 83-3. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEb~ERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL PERMIT TO CONDUCT DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION FOR SALES FROM A GIFT CATALOGUE AS REQUESTED BY MR. RICHARD E. ADRIAN, D.B.A. RICHARD'S GIFTS~ 4587 LEMON CIRCLE, CYPRESS: The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and stated that staff had requested a continuance to the next meeting in order for the Police Department to complete their investigation. It was moved by Councilman Mullen to continue the Public Hearing to the next meeting. Hearing no objections, the continuance was so ordered by the Chair. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CUSTODIAL SERVICE CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983/84: Mr. Barrett presented the staff report dated June 10, 1983, which indicated that the City Council had awarded the contract for custodial services to Westerm Counties Maintenance Company on August 9, 1982 in the amount of $2,801.00 per month or $33,612.00 annually for the 1982/83 fiscal year. He further stated that the Western Counties Maintenance Company had submitted a letter offering to perform the custodial service contract for the 1983/84 fiscal year at the same contract price as the 1982/83 fiscal year. Staff reported that the quality of service had been satisfactory and recommended renewal of the contract. It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve renewal of the custodial service contract with Western Counties Maintenance Company for the 1983/84 fiscal year at the same contract price as the 1982/83 fiscal year in the amount of $33,612.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL M~MBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL b~b~ERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL ME~ERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo None None 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 will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendations on the agenda. Councilman Mullen moved to approve Items #7 - 8, #10 - 14 on the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Coronado and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEF[BERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo None None Item #7: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for Considera- tion by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item #8: Consideration of Resolution Making Certain Findings in Connection With an Industrial Disability Retirement Claim for Wendell J. Carey. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,setting forth the findings of the City that Police Officer Wendell J. Carey be placed on industrial disability retirement with PERS effective July 12: 1983. City Council Minutes July 11, 1983 RESOLUTION NO. 2672 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM FOR INDUSTRIAL DISABILITY RETIREMENT. Item #10: Consideration of Recommendations of Traffic Commission Meeting of June 21, 1983. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the recommendations of the Traffic Commission as outlined in the report and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing a "No Parking Any Time" on the east side of Grindlay Street between Orange Avenue and Oxford Drive. RESOLUTION NO. 2673 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING ANY TIME" AREA ON GRINDLAY STREET, EAST SIDE, BETWEEN ORANGE AVENUE AND OXFORD DRIVE. Item #11: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage License Filed by Kyoko & Toru Makino, for Property Located at 4300 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress (Formerly Finicky's). Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to notify the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to withhold action on this application until the City's requirement for a conditional use permit has been met by the applicants and considered by the City Council. Item #12: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage License Filed by L.A. Mint Enterprises, Inc. for Property Located at 4498 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress (Formerly Uncle John's Restaurant). Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff to notify the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to continue consideration of this application until the required conditional use permit has been filed and considered by the City Council. Item #13: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the City's Appropriation Limit. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the City's appropriation limit. RESOLUTION NO. 2674 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR. Recreation & Park District Matters: Item #14: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Cypress Recreation and Park District's Appropriation Limit. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the District's appro- priation limit. RESOLUTION NO. 132 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, ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR. - 4- City Council Minutes July 11, 1983 44,') CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF FINAL REPORT OF THE CYPRESS POLITICAL SIGN AND CAMPAIGN LIMITATIONS STUDY COMMITTEE: Mr. Barrett advised that the City Attorney had prepared a letter regarding the repeal of the campaign contri- bution regulations as set forth in Article X of Chapter 2 (Ordinance No. 618) of the Cypress City Code. The City Attorney reviewed his letter dated July 11, 1983, which addressed the question as to whether or not the City Council could repeal Ordinance No. 618 without a vote of the people. Mr. Murphy stated that since Ordinance No. 618 was not proposed by a formal initiative or referendum petition and, in fact, had been submitted to the voters as a result of the City Council's voluntary determination to refer this issue to the voters, it was his opinion that the City Council could repeal the Ordinance without the vote of the people. Councilman Mullen moved to direct the City Attorney to prepare a resolution in accordance with the Committee's recommendation on the political signs and that the Council schedule a workshop to discuss the campaign limitation ordinance. The motion died due to lack of a second. In response to Councilman Kanel, Mayor Lacayo explained that Greg Diaz, Chair- man of the Committee, could not be present at this meeting; therefore, had made a presentation of the Committee's recommendations at the last Council meeting. Since two Council Members were not present at that meeting this issue was continued to the July 11 meeting for discussion by a full Council. Councilman Mullen expressed concern regarding the political ramifications of the Council overturning a decision that was originally voted by the people. Councilman Partin felt that the people voted on the recommendation on whether to enact such an ordinance which the Committee found lacking and unenforceable. The Council complimented the Committee for their thorough research and deli- berations. Following further discussion, Councilman Coronado moved to adopt the Committee's recommendations to 1) Rescind Ordinance No. 618, which added Article X to the Cypress City Code and placing a limitation on the maximum amount of campaign contributions in any single municipal election; and 2) Adopt a political campaign sign resolution limiting the posting of political signs for 45 days before an election and specifying removal within 10 days after the election, and that candidates be notified of this resolution at the time of filing their election material with the City Clerk; and, further, direct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents for the next meeting. The motion was seconded hy Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried. Mr. Howard Rowan, 5831 Shirl Street, Cypress, a member of the Committee, stated that the recommendations were the result of several meetings during which time the Committee discussed at length the issues concerned, as well as meeting with the City Attorney and his assistant. He further stated that the Committee had discussed whether or not to have discussion with the Council prior to finalizing the report; however, decided that the Council would have the opportu- nity to discuss this matter when the final report was presented. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONSTRUCTION CHANGE ORDERS FOR POLICE BUILDINC ADDITION AND REMODELING~ CITY OF ~Y~KESS PROJECT NO. 8036-90: Mayor Lacayo suggested that this matter be continued until the City Manager returns from his vacation. Hearing no objections, the continuance was so ordered by the Chair. CONSIDERATION OF TRASH COLLECTION FRANCHISE FEES: Mr. Barrett presented the staff report dated July 6, 1983, which indicated that the Orange County Board of Supervisors recently increased the gate fees at the landfills from $4.90 to $6.00 per ton and from $8.50 to $13.25 per ton at the transfer stations effective July 1, 1983. He stated that the County General Services Agency had conducted - 5 - 450 City Council Minutes 3uly 11~ 1983 an extensive study on the impact of the new fees on refuse collectors in the County Islands and for the area around Cypress the report indicated that an additional 93¢ per residence per month would be required to cover the gate fee increase. Staff then reviewed the tonnage records of the contractor for the past six months under the new gate fee policy and has determined that the suggested 93¢ increase would be sufficient to cover the increased gate fees. In addition, staff reviewed the County's study on cost of living increases and recontmends that a 21¢ cost of living increase be allowed to the contractor which would increase his rate from $4.66 to $5.80. This would be the first rate increase for the contractor since 1981 and the total rate is comparable to those paid by other communities serviced by the Cypress contractor and less than the rate paid by the County Islands. Staff, there- fore, is recommending that the current $5.00 monthly rate charged each residence be increased to $6.00 per month which will cover the new gate fees, the contractor's cost of living increase and the reimbursement on the $17,000 advances to the contractor during the months of July and August. He indicated that if approved this would be implemented effective August 1 and reflected on the Southern California Water Company's bill. In response to an inquiry from Councilman Mullen, Mr. Barrett advised that the tonnage figure was obtained from the contractor. Councilman Mullen inquired as to why the tonnage documentation could not be obtained from the County instead of the contractor. Mr. Barrett advised that the County does not charge on a per ton basis but instead charges a flat fee for each type of container which is calculated on an average tonnage basis. Responding to Mayor Lacayo, Mr. Barrett stated that the additional 20¢ collected from the residents to reimburse the $17,000 advances would be in effect till July 1, 1984, at which time the Council would have the opportunity to determine whether to reduce the rate or put it towards the following year's increase. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve the increase in residential refuse disposal rates from $5.00 to $6.00 per month and increase the franchise fee for Cypress Disposal Company from $4.66 to $5.80. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COb~NCIL M_EMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL biEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo None None Mr. George Briggeman, owner of Cypress Disposal Company, addressed the Councii advising that the gate fee charges are billed in one lump sum per month. He stated that although it was difficult to break down the amount of actual tonnage he believed that his office maintained very accurate records of the trucks that operate in the City. He further stated that he felt the new rate is fair and equitable for the City. CONSIDERATION OF A HEARING REQUEST BY MEDIX AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC. IN THE MATTER OF A~PEAL OF LICENSE DENIAL: Mr. Barrett reviewed the staff report dated July 1, 1983, which indicated that the Medix Ambulance Service had filed an application to provide ambulance service within the city limits of Cypress which was reviewed by the County Public Health Officer and denied at a hearing held on May 5, 1983, based upon the lack of the need and necessity for the additional service within the City. In accordance with the provisions of the Cypress City Code, Medix Ambulance Service, Inc. has filed an appeal of the denial and Mr. Barrett stated that the City Council has the option to hear the matter itself or appoint a qualified impartial hearing officer to take evidence and submit his findings and recommendation to the City Council. Due to the complex subject matter and the time factor involved, staff was recommending that the City Council authorize retaining the services of a hearing officer. - 6- City Council Minutes July 11, 1983 The City Attorney advised that the City of Cypress along with most of the other cities in Orange County adopted an Ordinance, at the urging of the County Health Officer, which provides for uniform ambulance regulations that places the enforcement responsibility to the County Health Officer and the responsibility for the administration of the Ordinance to the City. He further advised that the cost for the services of a hearing officer ranges from $250 - $450 a day depending on the duration of the hearing, the cost of which is absorbed by the City. In response to Councilman Coronado's inquiry, staff advised that they have been in contact with a hearing officer who had previously conducted hearings of this type and would be available some time in August. Mr. Michael Leight, Attorney representing Medix Ambulance Service, 711 Electric Avenue, Seal Beach ,addressed the Council urging the City Council to appoint a qualified, independent, and impartial hearing officer to hear this matter. He stated that at the current time Medix Ambulance Service is licensed to serve ail the unincorporated areas of the County and all but 8 or 9 of the Orange County cities. Mr. Leight advised that in his opinion the hearing would be a lengthy one because they intended to present a great degree of testimony and evidence to prove their case. The City Attorney suggested that once staff has made contact with several hearing officers that the names be submitted to Mr. Leight and to the County Health Officer to ensure that there would be no question as to the hearing officers' qualifications and impartiality. Mr. Murphy further advised that, unless specifically directed by the City Council, his office would not be involved in the hearing. He felt that the County Health Officer as the agent of the City in the enforcement of the ambulance regulations ordinance should provide all the necessary documents and testimony on behalf of the City. It was moved by Mayor Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Partin to authorize staff to retain the services of a hearing officer to take all evidence and prepare a proposed decision relating to the denial of an ambulance service license to Medix Ambulance Service, Inc. and, additionally, to submit the name of the hearing officer to Medix Ambulance Service and to the County Health Officer. The motion was unanimously carried. CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 76494 - 76709: Councilman Mullen requested an explanation of why the beginning warrants did not list any vendor names. Mr. Barrett advised that he would request the Finance Department to provide a clarification on this matter and would then report back to Council. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 76494 - 76~09 in the total amount of $611,709.03. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MFRMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL M~MBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin, and Lacayo None None CONSIDERATION OF AN APPLICATION FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE TRANSFER FILED BY MR. ALBERT R. NAJERA~ D.B.A. OTTO'S TACO HOUSE, 4197 BALL ROAD~ CYPRESS: Mr. Barrett stated that the City had received an application for a person-to- person transfer of a Type "41" On Sale Beer & Wine (Public Eating Place) Alco- holic Beverage License from Mr. Albert~R. Najera, D.B.A. Otto's Taco House, 4197 Ball Road, Cypress. He advised that the Police Department's investigation reveals no basis to protest this transfer application and staff's recommendation was to receive and file. Mr. Barrett further stated that this is a normally routine matter which could have been added to the Consent Calendar; however, would have had to be removed in order that Mayor Lacayo would not have to abstain on the entire Consent Calendar. - 7- City Council Minutes July 11, 1983 On the advice of the City Attorney, Mayor Lacayo turned over the meeting to Mayor Pro-tem Partip due to the fact that this transfer alcoholic beverage license application was from his own business to a prospective buyer and left the room. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to receive and file the application for an alcoholic beverage license transfer filed by Mr. Albert R. Najera, D.B.A. Otto's Taco House, 4197 Ball Road, Cypress. Councilman Mullen stated for the record that this item although it involves a member of the Council is an extremely routine matter and that similar items bave never to his knowledge been denied by the City Council. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, and Partin None Lacayo Mayor Lacayo returned to his seat and resumed chairing the meeting. Mayor Lacayo stated that he would like staff to adopt a new policy regarding submitting written reports to the Council on items on the agenda. He requested that supplemental reports which could not be completed for inclusion in the Council's agenda packets be delivered before 5 p.m. during the Council meeting day instead of being handed out at the meeting in order to allow the Council an opportunity to review the report prior to taking action. Councilman Mullen advised that this may be a hardship for him because he normally comes directly from work to the meeting. He requested that the Council be polled regarding their preference. Mr. Barrett advised that reports could be delivered to the Council Members according to their preference and extra reports could also be provided at the meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo inquired if anyone in the audience wished to speak. No one wished to speak. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Lacayo called an Executive Session at 9:05 p.m. for matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was called back to order at 9:35 p.m. In regards to conducting interviews for appointment to the Recreation and Community Services Commission on July 25, the Mayor requested that copies of all applications be distributed to the Council and directed staff to poll the Council Members as to which candidates should be interviewed since several of the applicants had been previously interviewed. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., on Monday, July 25, 1983. OF ATTEST: ~ CITY dL~tK'OF ~UEvClT?~- CYPRESS