Minutes 96-05-28 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 28,1996
The Regular Meeting of the cypress City Council was called to Order at 5:30 P.M.,
Tuesday, May 28,1996, in the Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, by Mayor
Walter K. Bowman.
PRESENT:CouncilmemberS Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
ABSENT: None
Also present were Acting City Manager Chris Kelly, City Attorney John Cavanaugh and
Administrative Services Director Gary Bacock.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Bowman immediately recessed the meeting to allow the Council
to iiarticipate in a Closed Session to discuss those agendized items of Conference with
Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Workers
Compensation Appeals Board Case No. VNO 0300742, VNO 0300743, Chrysteen Massey and
Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6), Public Safety
Employees Association. The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present. Also present were the Acting City Manager, City Attorney and staff members
Bacock, Christoffels, DeCario, Kelly, Storey and Wicker.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by members of Weblow Pack No. 1600.
PRESENTATIONS:
St. irenaeus School Student Body Representatives, Melissa Mecija and Nicole Gingros
presented Chief Daryl Wicker with a check in the amount of $2,500 for the D.A.R.E.
Program.
Mayor Bowman read and presented the California Park and Recreation Society District
Ten Volunteer Recognition Award to Jewell Tolkin.
The Mayor presented the Certificate of Financial Reporting Achievement Award to
Finance Director, Richard M. Storey and Mr. Storey presented the Certificate of
Achievement Plaque to the City of Cypress, both awards were from The Government
Finance officers Association of the United States and Canada.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:00 P.M. Agenda. No one
spoke.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF VALLEY
VIEW STREET, EAST SIDE, FROM THE STANTON CHANNEL TO KATELLA AVENUE AND, WEST SIDE,
FROM CERRITOS AVENUE TO THE RAILROAD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9306: The Acting
City Manager referred to the Public Works Director who presented the staff report
dated May 15,1996. Ten bids were received for the rehabilitation of Valley View Street,
which will consist of removing the existing failed pavement and base material and full-
depth asphalt concrete placed in the excavated area.
it was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to:
1.Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9306 to be
Hilicrest Contracting, Inc, and
2.Award a contract for the Pavement Rehabilitation of Valley View Street, East Side,
from the Stanton Channel to Katelia Avenue and, West Side, from Cerritos Avenue
to the Railroad, in the amount of $518,676.57 (award amount of $471,524.15 plus
ten percent contingency) to Hilicrest Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1898, Corona,
California 91718.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES-. 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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The Acting City Manager deferred to the City Attorney for a report on the Closed Session
items. The City Attorney reported that both items, Workers Compensation Appeals
Board Case No. VNO 0300742, VNO 0300743 and Public Safety Employees Association
Negotiations were continued to the next City Council meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF FOUR PATROL EQUIPPED BICYCLES, USING AB 2766 FUNDS:
The Police Chief summarized the staff report dated May 15, 1996, which advised that the
Police Department had renewed its efforts to implement a long term system of Problem
Oriented Policing (POP) and has assigned three patrol officers and a sergeant to
accomplish this task. This team, renamed The Cypress Community Action Team (C-CAT),
will concentrate on resolving public safety problems and conditions that threaten the
security of Cypress neighborhoods and business properties. C-CAT officers will focus
their efforts on specific public safety issues and community problems until resolution
and use a variety of enforcement methods to accomplish their goals. The team has an
immediate need to purchase four patrol equipped bicycles.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the transfer of S5,462.00 from the AB2766 Fund Balance Reserve to the Central
Service Fund and appropriate $5,462.00 in Account 4305-90-656-35 in the Central Service
Fund to purchase four bicycles and other related equipment. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOUTH SIDE OF
CRESCENT AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9341: The Acting City Manager asked the
Public Works Director to present the staff report dated May 16, 1996, which listed the
eight bidders for the construction contract to improve the south side of Crescent
Avenue between Walker Street and Watson Street and Watson Street from Crescent
Avenue to 250'south of Crescent Avenue. The work includes installation of concrete
curb, gutter, cross gutter, sidewalk, driveway, installation of asphalt street paving and
appurtenant work. This project is to be funded through Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds and it is recommended to include a 20% contingency due to
anticipated unstable soil at the edge of the existing street pavement.
it was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to:
1.Approve an increase of estimated revenues for CDBG Account No. 3810-22-999-99,
in the amount of $35,000.00,
2.Appropriate $35,000.00 to Account No. 4186-22-415-21 from the Special Gas Tax
2106 fund balance for the improvement of the south side of Crescent Ave.,
3.Determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9341
to be Excel Paving Company; and
4.Award a contract for the improvement of the south side of Crescent Avenue to
Excel Paving Company, 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach, California 90806, in the
amount of $89,365.57 (award amount of $74,471.31 plus 20% contingency).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the
City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Councilmember Carroll asked that Item No. 14, Budget Appropriation for the 40th
Anniversary Promotion be pulled. Councilmember Jones requested Item No. 18,
Establishing the Class Specification and Compensation for the Custodian Position be
removed.
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it was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to approve
cqnsent Calendar Items No. 4 through 18, with the exception of Items No. 14 and 18.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
item No. 4: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of May 4,1996, May 6 & 8,1996 and
May 13, 1996.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of May 4, 1996, May 6 & 8, 1996, and the Regular meeting of May 13, 1996.
Item No. 5: Motion to introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title only and to Waive Further Reading.
item No. 6: Consideration of Request From the Cypress Twirlers Square Dance Club to
Use the City Council Plaza Area.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the request of the Cypress Twirlers
Dance Club for use of the City Council Chamber plaza area on June 19 from 7:00-9:30
p.m., and on June 22 and July 27, 1996, from 7:00-11:00 p.m., subject to the condition
that the organization be required to pay for any additional costs incurred in providing
maintenance and utility services.
Item No. 7,: Consideration of "Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" on Flag Day, June 14,
1996.
Recommendation: That the City Council join in the 17th Annual National "Pause for the
Pledge Of Allegiance' on Flag Day, June 14,1996, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.
item No. 8: Consideration of Claim Filed by Dale SCherba
Recommendation: Receive and file.
item No. 9: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Phillip Richard Eurs.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, commending Boy Scout Phillip Richard Eurs on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
RESOLUTION NO. 4634
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT PHILLIP RICHARD EURS ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
item No. lo: Consideration of Employment List - Police Dispatcher I (Entry Level).
Recommendation: Receive and file.
item No. ii: Consideration of Renewal of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape
maintenance District No. 1 for the Landscaped Berm on the North Side of the Stanton
Channel, City of Cypress Project No. 8615-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, ordering the City Engineer to prepare a report concerning renewal of Cypress
Corporate Center Landscape maintenance District No. 1 for the maintenance of the
landscaping and irrigation system on the berm on the north side of the Stanton
Channel.
RESOLUTION NO. 4635
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF A REPORT IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
item No. 12: Consideration of Request from the St. lrenaeus Fiesta Committee for
Waiver of Fees for the St. lrenaeus Catholic Church's Annual Fiesta.
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Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request to waive the Carnival permit
fee of $150.00 for the St. lrenaeus Catholic Church's Annual Fiesta to be held on June 22
and 23, 1996, and waive the building permit fee of approximately $276.00.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Transfer of Project Savings From the Cerritos Avenue
Resurfacing Projects to the Sidewalk Replacement Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the transfer of S75,000 from Account
No. 4186-39-453-21 and $50,000 from Account No. 4186-22-450-21, to the sidewalk
replacement program Account No. 4186-11-449-27.
Item No. 15: Consideration of California Automated Fingerprint identification System.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Orange County
CAL-ID System Agreement on behalf of the City and the Cypress Police Department.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Legislation and Other Issues for City Council Support or
Opposition.
Recommendation: That the City Council move to authorize support of the League of
California Cities' position on SB 1977 (Mountjoy) to shift sales tax revenues to cities.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Renewal of Agreement for Shared Court Liaison Services
Between the Cities of Cypress, Seal Beach and LOS Alamitos.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute renewal
of the contract agreement with the Cities of Seal Beach and LOS Alamitos for Cypress to
provide law enforcement court liaison services to those municipalities on a contractual
basis.
Regarding Item No. 14, Consideration of a Budget Appropriation for the 40th
Anniversary Promotion, Councilmember Carroll asked about the $11,500 cost for the
CitY'S 40th Anniversary Celebration. The Finance Director replied that the $11,500 would
be the amount to cover promotional items only and that figure was not in the initial
budget. it was moved by Counclimember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember
Jones to approve an appropriation from the General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to
Account No. 4104-11-117-02 (Special Activity Supplies), in the amount of $11,500 for the
purchase of promotional items. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
With reference to Item No. 18, Consideration of Establishing the Class Specification and
Compensation for the Position of Custodian, Councilmember Jones asked the difference
in pay levels between the Maintenance Worker I position and the Custodian position.
The Administrative Services Director responded that the Maintenance Worker I pay rate
was approximately 12% higher than the Custodian's rate. it was moved by
Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Age to:
1.Approve the class specification and compensation established for Custodian; and
2.Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, adding the classification of
Custodian to 'the Position Classification Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 4636
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS EX
OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A
SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3574, BY
ADDING A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR CUSTODIAN TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:5COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Jones asi(ed the Pul3lic Works Director to address the Sidewalk
Improvement program. In response to the many questions she has received about the
program, she suggested that the information be published in the City Newsletter.
ORDINANCES: (Second Reading)
Councilmember Kerry referred to No. 14, Section 4, asked if the phrase should read,
"Minimum dwelling size,..." She also referred to Section 5: Subsection C.2., with the
addition of the word, "enclosed" so it would read, "Small-lot single-family residential two
(2) enclosed garage spaces.... The City Planner advised that NO. 14, all of the standards
are minimum unless stated otherwise. The word "enclosed" could be included for
clarification. it was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember
Kerry to order the following ordinance read by title only, title as follows and to adopt
the Ordinance amending Appendix 1, zoning and amending Section 9 by adding the
word "enclosed" in Subsection C.2.
Counclimemloer Jones said that she would be voting "no" on this ordinance because she
felt that this was somewhat deceptive when comparing an RS-5,000 to RS-6,000.
ORDINANCE NO. 953
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
APPENDIX 1, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND AMENDING SECTION 9
TO ESTABLISH AN RS-5,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Attorney advised that the comments received regarding the General Plan
Amendment and Zone Change would be appropriately read into the record during the
Public Comment portion since the ordinance has already been approved by the Council.
The Acting City Manager clarified that there was a verbal discussion which staff has put
in written form. it was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember
Carroll to order the following Ordinance read by title, title as follows, amending
Appendix 1, Zoning, changing the zone of several parcels to RS-5,000. Mayor Bowman
announced that he would be abstaining from the vote because he sold a piece of
property within 300 feet of the subject properties.
ORDINANCE NO. 954
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
APPENDIX 1, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CHANGING THE ZONE OF
SEVERAL PARCELS FROM CG-10,000 COMMERCIAL GENERAL AND RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE-FAMILY TO THE RS-5,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll and Kerry
NOES:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones
ABSENT:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 95-20 TO ALTER THE FACADE AND INCREASE HEIGHT OF TOWER OF AN
EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR AN APPROVED CHURCH, 6269 BALL ROAD, CYPRESS: Mayor
Bowman opened the public hearing and asked the Acting City Manager to present the
staff report dated May 14, 1996, which described the tower height of various churches
within the City. The applicant's request to do a major facade alteration in addition to an
increase of ten feet in the height of the tower raised questions of compatibility and
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consistency with similar uses in the City. Based on file records available, it was
determined that three church sites have towers that range in height from 30 to 56 feet.
Councilmember Carroll asked if there were any safety issues attributable to the height
of this church tower and the Acting City Manager replied in the negative.
Councilmember Kerry asked if the permit were approved, could it be conditioned that
the tower will be removed if the church use ceases and the City Attorney replied in the
aff irmative.
Mr. William Chung, Design One, representing the applicant, Holy Faith Presbyterian
Church, 6269 Ball Road, Cypress, showed the Council some pictures he had taken of
various church towers in the City.
Assistant Planner Rosemary Chavez projected and explained photos taken by staff of
various church towers within the City.
Mr. Stephen St. Clair, 5562 Citrus Court, Cypress, asked the Council to approve the
amendment for the church facade and tower. No one else wished to speak in support
of or in opposition to the permit amendment.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to close
the public hearing, direct staff to file a Categorical Exemption and adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving the requested facade change and the tower
height, subject to conditions listed in Exhibit "A" with the added condition that the
conditional use permit would terminate if the church use ceases.
RESOLUTION NO. 4637
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AN
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-20 FOR THE ALTERATION OF THE
FACADE AND THE INCREASE IN HEIGHT OF THE CHURCH TOWER - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 96-4, REDUCED SIDE YARD SETBACK,
8722 ACACIA DRIVE: mayor Bowman declared the public hearing open. The Acting City
Manager presented the staff report dated May 15,1996, which represented a request to
varv from the Cypress Zoning ordinance to allow reduced sideyard setbacks for a new
single family residence located at 8722 Acacia Street in the RS-1 5000 Residential Single-
family Zone. The proposed variance included a reduction in the north property line
sidevard setback from the required 10 feet to a proposed seven feet two inches and a
reduction in the south property line sideyard setback from the required 10 feet to five
feet. A review of the surrounding residences found that requests have been granted by
the City Council for reduced sidevard setbacks along one of the property lines only.
Due to the unique circumstances applicable to this property, justification exists for the
reduced south property line setback. However, staff is not able to make the required
findings for the reduced north property line setback in that no hardship exists because
the applicant can move the residence up to the 30 foot minimum front yard setback
line and eliminate the need for the variance along the north side yard property line. in
accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the proposed project is categorically exempt, Class 5(a). Notices of the public hearing
were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius. To date, the Community
Development Department has not received any comments on this request.
The City Attorney commented that the shape and the property boundary line on the
north side needs to be considered to determine whether or not there is a hardship on
that part of the property which justifies a variance.
Mrs. Carol Williams, 8722 Acacia Street, Cypress, provided an artist's rendering of the
structure, stating that the architect and the engineer made a mistake in the south and
north perimeters of the property, so it is actually eight feet narrower. She explained
what portions of the home would be in the sideyard setbacks. They have spoken to the
Property owner to the north, shown him their plans and he had no objection.
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Councilmember Carroll asked if the property owner to the north had stated his lack of
objection in writing. The applicant responded in the negative and offered to provide
written documentation. Councilmember Age said she would want the property owner
to the north to commit in writing that he would not object if the one room would
become living quarters.
mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the
variance application. No one spoke.
Councilmember Carroll suggested continuing the item until some written
documentation was received from the property owner to the north. Councilmember
Kerry said that this is a public hearing, the neighbor would have been noticed and there
has been no indication that there is any objection.
The Acting City Manager suggested not granting a variance on the north side because
the findings are not there; however, there are options to be considered.
it was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by councilmember Jones to close
the public hearing, make the determination on the north side that, based upon the
wording in the Cypress City Code, a variance is not required and that the south side
setback variance be approved. Councilmember Age will vote no because of the lack of
documentation from the northside property owner. Councilmember Carroll said he did
not feel comfortable in overriding the staff recommendation and would vote no also.
RESOLUTION NO. 4638
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, SECTION
9.2.8.6 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE SOUTH SIDE YARD SETBACK AND FINDING THAT
THE ENCROACHMENT INTO THE NORTH SIDE SETBACK COMPLIES WITH SECTION 9.5.E.l.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age and Carroll
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 96-121, SUBDIVISION OF
THREE (3) PARCELS INTO NINE (9) PARCELS, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KATELLA
AVENUE AND WALKER STREET: The public hearing was opened by the Mayor.
Councilmember Kerry stated that she would abstain on this item because her business is
located within the 300 foot radius and she left the dais. The Acting City Manager
summarized the staff report dated May 22,1996, which represented a request to
subdivide three existing parcels into nine new parcels, generally located at the
northwest corner of Katelia Avenue and Walker Street. No specific development project
is included with this application. The proposed tentative parcel map was found to be
consistent with the City's Subdivision Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance, and General Plan, as
well as the applicable Cypress Business and Professional Center and Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) and Development Agreement No. 90-1. Adequate street frontage
and access is provided for each of the nine proposed parcels. Additionally, staff
determined that the potential impacts of the proposed subdivision were adequately
addressed in the previously prepared Specific Plan EIR. Notices of this public hearing
were posted, published and mailed to the owners of properties located within a 300-
foot radius of the subject property. To date, staff has not received comments
regarding this matter.
Mr. Bruce Kemp, Cypress Development Company, 8615 Elder Creek Road, Sacramento,
said they have been working with staff closely and they accept all the conditions.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the tentative parcel map.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to close
the public hearing, adopt a finding of de Minimis impact, approve the Negative
Declaration and direct staff to prepare a Notice of Determination and de Minimis impact
Exemption and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Tentative
Parcel map NO. 96-121, subject to conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4639
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O@c THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 96-121 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 96-129, REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL INTO TWO (2) PARCELS, 8241 GAY STREET: Mayor Bowman
declared the public hearing open and the Acting City Manager presented the staff
report dated May 15, 1996. The application represented a request to subdivide one
parcel into two. Parcel A will measure 11,186 square feet while Parcel B measures 8,281
square feet. in 1988, this area was incorporated into the City of Cypress from the
County of Orange and zoned RS-6,000 Residential Single-family/FarM Animal overlay.
Prior to incorporation, several structures had been relocated to this site. Since that
time, the structure located at the rear was converted from an accessory storage
building to a residential use without benefit of permit. Access to Parcel B will be from
Carob Street. At this time, the Acting city manager read an additional condition into the
record, "16. Concurrent with the filing of the map, all existing structures must be made
to comply with all applicable City building and zoning codes." The proposed project
meets all of the standards set forth in the Cypress Subdivision Ordinance and the State
Subdivision Map Act. In accordance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, a categorical exemption will be filed for this project. Notices
of the public hearing were mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius and as
of the drafting of this report, staff has not received verbal or written comment.
The applicant was in the audience, but did not wish to address the Council.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wanted to speak in support of or in opposition to the
tentative parcel map. No one spoke.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to close
the public hearing, direct staff to file a Notice Of Exemption in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 96-129, subject to
conditions, including Condition No. 16.
RESOLUTION NO. 4640
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 96-129 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Attorney emphasized to the applicant the map will not be recorded unless the
structures on the property meet the zoning and building codes.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-5/DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE NO. 96-14, THREE SPECULATIVE OFFICE/WAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION BUILDINGS,
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND KATELLA AVENUE: The public hearing was
opened and the Acting City manager reviewed the staff report dated May 14, 1996 which
represented a request by the Cypress Land Company to construct three speculative
off ice/warehouse/distribution buildings located at the southeast corner of valley view
Street and Katelia Avenue within the PC-2 Planned Community Business Park Zone. The
applicant is requesting entitlements for a combined maximum total of 321,672 square
feet. The buildings are proposed to be built in phases; however, if the applicant secures
tenants for all three buildings prior to construction, all of the buildings will be
constructed at the same time. Included as part of this request is Design Review
Committee No. 96-14 consisting of an administrative adjustment to allow a reduced
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landscape edge along Valley View Street, Hope Street and Phyllis Drive. The applicant
has requested this adjustment to the landscaping requirements to offset the right-of-
way dedication being requested by the City. The proposed buildings meet all
development codes and standards set forth in the PC-2 Planned Community Business
Park zone and the cypress Corporate center specific Plan with the exception of the
landscape edge along Valley View Street, Hope Street and Phyllis Drive. The proposed
buildings are also consistent with the goals and policies set forth in the Cypress General
Plan. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act,
an initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared for this
development.
Responding to Councilmember Age, the Public works Director explained that the entire
project was conditioned on a fourth through lane. The through traffic will then have
three lanes and the fourth lane will be used for ingress and egress of trucks without
impeding the through traffic.
Councilmember Jones asked staff to consider very carefully the landscaping
requirement for screening of parking areas and she wanted to assure that it was being
addressed.
Mr. Mark Armbruster, representing Cypress Land Company, P.O. Box 93123, Long Beach,
explained that the foundation for the project was the 1989 amendment to the Specific
Plan for Cypress Land. The Environmental impact Report (EIR) was done specifically for
that planning area and amendment. initially the property had been zoned and planned
for a retail shopping center. This is the final piece of the Cypress Corporate Center plan
area. He referred to Condition No. 11 and asked if that condition were still appropriate.
The Public Works Director reworded the condition to read, "There shall be a fourth
through lane constructed between Valley View and Hope Streets for the Katelia Avenue
entrance...... Mr. Armbruster concurred and mentioned Condition No. 55 and questioned
the sentence, "...Delivery trucks may remain parked at the loading dock overnight for a
maximum of one (1) night if loading/unloading has not been completed at the end of
the permitted loading hours." He asked if that were really needed since if would not be
a 24 hour operation nor seven days a week and it would make more sense to have the
trucks parked at the loading dock than on the street.
Mr. Brian Harvey, Cypress Land Company, P.O. Box 93123, Long Beach, described the
architecture of the proposed project. It will be well-landscaped with monument signs
on several corners on Katelia Avenue.
No one else spoke in favor of the project. Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to
speak in opposition.
Mr. Alan Crowder, 6881 Reefton Avenue, Cypress, referred to the traffic on Valley View
Street and Knott Avenue becoming excessive. He mentioned vehicles driving down
Valley View to Orangewood to Holder Street. He asked why Holder Street couldn't be
opened.
Mrs. Mary Crowder, 6881 Reefton Avenue, Cypress, said that if Holder Street isn't opened,
all construction should be stopped until traffic can be rerouted. Also, the City does not
have enough police officers to maintain the City.
No one else wished to speak. Mayor Bowman commented about the numerous
discussions on the opening of Holder Street. The opening of the street would be
predicated on when the traffic counts would substantiate opening that street. At this
point, the traffic counts have not met that criteria.
Counclimember Age said that opening of Holder Street is a controversial issue, but the
Council would be interested in knowing the number of signatures that could be
obtained on a petition.
It was moved by Councilmember Age to close the public hearing, approve the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination; and adopt the
Resolutions by titles only, titles as follow, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96-5 and
Design Review Committee No. 96-14, subject to the conditions, with the change to
Condition No. 11 and a change to Condition No. 55. Councilmember Kerry stated she
didn't believe that it was unrealistic to leave the maximum for overnight parking at the
loading dock at one night. Mr. Harvey advised that he does not know what type of
tenants will be occupying the buildings and he would prefer no limitation at all.
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After additional discussion on landscaping and overnight parking limitations, the Acting
City Manager expressed her concern about the not knowing the uses for the distribution
centers, but staff was open to modifying the condition. Mayor Bowman suggested
modifying the overnight parking to three days. Councilmember Kerry recommended
leaving the number at one and the applicants can return with an amendment to the
CUP based on the tenant use. Mr. Armbruster suggested three days and if there is a
problem after a tenant is acquired, they could return to Council. Councilmember Carroll
would support the three days.
Councilmember Age called for the question and amended her motion so that Condition
No. 55 would read three days of overnight parking. If there is a problem, then the
applicant can return to the City Council at the time they lease the building.
RESOLUTION NO. 4641
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-5 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 4642
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-14 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Councilmember Kerry seconded the motion which was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 9:05 p.m. and reconvened the meeting
at 9:15 p.m. with all Counclimembers present.
CONSIDERATION OF UPDATE ON MCAS EL TORO COMMUNITY REUSE PLAN AND
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: The Acting City Manager requested the City Planner,
Alice Angus, to present the staff report dated May 15, 1996. The report advised that the
orange County Board of Supervisors is the lead agency for the reuse planning process.
in order to comply with federal guidelines, the Community Reuse Plan needs to be
submitted to the Department of the Navy by December 15,1996. The county is
simultaneously preparing both the Community Reuse Plan and an Environmental impact
Report (EIR) for El Toro. To date, workshops and meetings have been held by the County
and the Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC) regarding the preliminary nonaviation
concepts, preliminary aviation market assessment and notice of preparation for the
Reuse Plan and EIR. The Reuse Plan includes three options: the proposed project which
is the commercial passenger and air cargo airport, Alternative B which is the all-cargo
and general aviation use airport and Alternative C which is nonaviation uses. Further
workshops, meetings and opportunities to comment will occur this summer when the
draft Community Reuse Plan/EIR is available and again in the fall when the final
documents are prepared.
Responding to Councilmember Carroll's inquiry on the possible additional impact on the
City because of the closure of El Toro, the Acting City Manager suggested that a letter
could be sent addressing the City's concerns asking to be notified if it becomes an issue.
Councilmember Kerry advised that Los Alamitos will be the last remaining base in a large
area and it is also the emergency disaster center for all of Southern California.
Mayor Bowman felt that the City needed assurance that the Los Alamitos Air Station
would remain largely non-fixed wing aircraft.
After a suggestion from the City Attorney, It was moved by Councilmember Jones and
seconded by Councilmember Kerry to receive and file this report and direct staff to
keep the Council apprised as information is received on the MCAS El Toro Community
Reuse Plan. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEME3ERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEM13ERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE OPERATION OF LEAF BLOWERS: The staff
report dated may 22, 1996 indicated that Counclimeml3er Carroll requested that this
matter be placed on the agenda because of complaints he has received from citizens.
He mentioned that the Los Angeles City Council has now banned gas-operated leaf
blowers within 500 feet of residences. He requested that this Item be a public hearing
on the gas-operated leaf blowers in the City. The current ordinance is not very
restrictive, he would like to something more restrictive and he suggested a public
hearing to take public input.
Mayor Bowman asked the Public Works Director what effect a ban on leaf blowers would
have on Public Works Maintenance. The Director advised that the cost increased
because they either used hand sweeping or a smaller rechargeable unit, which is not as
efficient. Mayor Bowman asked the Public Works Director for an estimate of the
increased cost.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
set a public hearing on the use of gas-operated leaf blowers in the City of Cypress. The
City Attorney, in response to the MaVor's inquiry, said this type of ordinance a public
hearing is not required. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ASSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF REGIONAL POLICE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITIES OF CYPRESS. LOS
ALAMITOS AND SEAL BEACH: Mayor Bowman called upon Police Chief Wicker to present
the staff report dated May 21, 1996, which addressed the feasibility of merging or
consolidating the police communications function for Cypress, Los Alamitos and Seal
Beach Police Departments. The study of the feasibility of regionalizing these
communications functions has proven to be positive. The issue has been addressed by
both Governance and operations Committees from the three cities and the Chief made
the verbal presentation, along with visual aids, asking for an evaluation and direction
from the Council in terms of particpation in a regional Police communications facility
involving the three cities. The Chief mentioned that the issue of governance still
needed to be negotiated as do employee issues, dispatch issues, salaries and benefits.
After a question and answer period, it was moved by Councilmember Carroll and
seconded by Councilmember Jones that the City of Cypress join with the Cities Of LOS
Alamitos and Seal Beach in the implementation of a regional communications center.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF SCOPE OF STUDY REGARDING NORTH END RESIDENTIAL PARCELS: The
Acting City Manager presented the staff report dated May 15, 1996, which indicated that
recent initiation of the small-lot single-family residential zone, has created concern over
the lack of improvement, pace of development and compatibility between single-family
and multiple-family development in the north end of the City. Coupled with the delay
in the deadline for the State mandated Housing Element Update, it would be opportune
to commence study of residential densities in the north end. Since adoption of the
updated General Plan in 1993, some unresolved issues have remained regarding
residential development. Further study is warranted prior to the next General Plan
update.
Mayor Bowman stated that Counclimember Jones had suggested a workshop session and
the Mayor concurred that certain issues relating to this item should be considered in a
workshop.
it was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
discuss this item in a workshop. The Acting City Manager would return to the meeting
of June 10, 1996 with suggested dates.
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF THE RESULTS OF THE TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE AUDIT OF THE PARAGON
CABLE TV SYSTEM IN CYPRESS: The Acting City Manager requested the Administrative
Services Director to summarize the staff report dated May 21, 1996, which presented the
finding of the Technical Compliance Audit of the Paragon Cable TV system in the
northern area of Cypress. The result is that, under the limited conditions studied,
relating to FCC testing standards, Paragon meets FCC guidelines. Paragon Cable has
upgraded part of their system to fiber optics; however, it did not include the northern
area of the City. Also, Paragon does not have a franchise agreement with the City at this
time, but the current discussion is to extend those agreements originally made with the
County for another three years.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
receive and file the technical compliance audit report and supplemental report
prepared by Telecommunications Management Corp. for the Paragon Cable TV system in
the northern area of Cypress. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE PROPOSED AREA CODE (710) CHANGES: The
staff report dated May 22, 1996 advised that Councilmember Kerry had requested this
issue be placed on the May 28,1996 City Council agenda for discussion by the City
Council.
Councilmember Kerry said she wanted the public to be aware that there will be meeting
prior to the public hearings to listen to citizen concerns. There will be a meeting in
Fullerton on June 19,1996 and on June 20,1996 in Huntington Beach at 7:00 p.m. in the
City Council Chamber. She mentioned that perhaps the cellular phones should have a
separate area code. She encouraged citizens to speak at these meetings.
it was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Counclimember Jones to
receive and file. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF TERMINATION APPEAL - POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Administrative
Services Director reviewed the staff report dated may 20, 1996 advised that the City was
processing an emplovee's appeal to termination. Staff's recommendation is to follow
the past practice of referring the matter to an outside Hearing officer.
Responding to Councilmember Carroll's inquiry, the Police Chief explained the
termination process for police personnel pursuant to the Personnel Rules and
Regulations.
it was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to direct
staff to designate a Hearing Officer and coordinate said appeal hearing of the employee
and return to the City Council with a recommendation for adoption. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PREPARATION OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE OF TELEPHONE
EQUIPMENT AND SWITCH AND UTILIZATION OF TELEPHONE CONSULTANT SERVICES: The Acting
City Manager referred the presentation of the staff report dated may 21, 1996 to the
Public Works Director. The report advised that in August 1996, the City's contract with
PaCBell for Centrex phone services will expire. At its February 6, 1996 meeting, the
Administrative Coordinating Team (TEAM) gave direction to form a task force of
departmental representatives to study the cost of continuing the current telephone
system and/or review alternatives. At the may 15 TEAM meeting, the Telephone Task
Force presented its report which included recommendations that the City pursue the
purchase of new electronic phone equipment and a telephone switch. This
recommendation was based on several factors, including the cost benefit of obtaining a
new telephone system. The Task Force also recommended that the services of a
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telephone consultant be utilized for assessing City needs, preparing the Request for
Proposal (RFP), screening bids and overseeing the implementation of the new system.
TEAM concurred with these recommendations and is forwarding them for Council's
consideration.
Councilmember Jones raised some concerns about the project such as budget
appropriations, PacBell service, ability to acquire hardware, and changes in technology.
She asked if RFPs could also be obtained for the leasing of equipment as well as for the
purchase and requested that the recommendation be amended.
Councilmember Carroll cautioned about buying a switch and he asked if the City had a
standard lease/buV analysis. The Finance Director advised that an analysis would be
made on what the City would determine as a proper payback of the investment.
Councilmember Age mentioned some of the problems and requirements that can occur
with a purchased switch. She had no problem with the hiring of a consultant.
Mayor Bowman said that he was uncomfortable with the proposed budgeted amount of
$171,000 for the system.
The Finance Director explained that whether or not there is a lease or purchase, the
capital is expended that year and would have to be appropriated even though the
money was not spent during that year. He said that a final proposed budget would be
forthcoming in a month and staff wanted to show what would be applicable as a fund
balance.
it was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Age to
approve:
1.the appropriation of $1 5,000 to Account 4189-90-604-03 from the unreserved fund
balance of the General Fund for the services of a telephone consultant to assess
City telephone needs, prepare an RFP for the purchase or lease of new telephone
equipment and a switch, screen bids and oversee the implementation of the new
system, and
2.a capital outline for the 1996-97 budget of $171,000 for the possible purchase or
lease of a new phone system.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL APPLICATION SUBMITTED FOR THE POSITION OF ALTERNATE TO
THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION: Mayor Bowman referred to the staff report dated May
22, 1996 which indicated that the Council, at its meeting of May 13, 1996, appointed
Joseph White, Mary Trujillo and Elsie Carruthers to the positions of Alternate to the
Senior Citizens Commission. Further direction was provided to staff to readvertise for
the additional vacancy. on May 14, 1996, an application was received from Mary McIver
and staff requests the City Council to consider the appointment of Ms. McIver to the
remaining Alternate position or direct readvertising the position.
it was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Age to appoint
Marv McIver to the remaining Alternate position. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEME3ERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF NAMING THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER IN HONOR OF RETIRING CITY
MANAGER, DARRELL ESSEX: The Acting City Manager advised that Councilmember Kerry
had requested this item be placed on the agenda for discussion. Councilmember Kerry
advised that Mr. Essex has served as City Manager for 34 years with 28 different
Councilmembers. The Civic Center, the Senior Center, the Community Center and other
public facilities were built during his tenure. She referred to the school district offices
in which buildings have been named for their retired officials. She proposed that the
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City Council Chamber be named in honor of Mr. Essex for the years of service he has
provided to the community.
Councilmember Carroll said that the respect and admiration for the City Manager should
not be confused with the meaning of the Chamber. He also said there was a protocol
for naming things and in the Chamber, the City Council presides and makes the
decisions. He could not understand the logic for naming the Council Chamber for
anyone other than an elected City Councilmember either past or present. In total and
due respect to the present City Manager, he objected to naming the Chamber after him
and he hoped that Councilmember Kerry would withdraw the item.
Mayor Bowman stated that he has the greatest respect for Darrell Essex, but he believed
that it would create a problem to name the Chamber for him. He expressed concern
about the specter it would raise for the new City Manager and any future City Manager.
He felt that Mr. Essex would have the same concerns as he expressed. He probably
wouldn't have a problem if another facility was named after Darrell Essex, but he does
have a problem with the naming of the Council Chamber after him.
Councilmember Age voiced her agreement with Counclimember Kerry because the
Council Chamber would not have been built if it hadn't been for Darrell Essex and he
was criticized very severely for pursuing its construction. The naming of the Council
Chamber in his honor would mean more to him and she would like to see the Council
approve naming the Council Chamber in his honor.
Councilmember Jones expressed the opinion that Mr. Essex would be appalled if the
Council named the Chamber in his honor. She felt it would be embarrassing to him. She
couldn't speak highly enough about Mr. Essex and the many things he has accomplished
over the years, but she concurred with Councilmember Carroll and Mayor Bowman that
the Chamber not be named after him.
Mayor Bowman asked Councilmember Kerry to consider withdrawing this item from
discussion for a receive and file.
Councilmember Kerry did not agree and moved to name the Council Chamber in honor
Of Darrell Essex for his 34 years of service as a full-time employee of the community and
who has done more to shape the community than any other person. Councilmember
Carroll said Councilmember Kerry was asked to withdraw her request. Councilmember
Kerry said she would not. Counclimember Age seconded the motion. The motion failed
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age and Kerry
NOES:3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll, Jones and Bowman
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 20961 - 21163: it was
moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to approve
the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 20961 through 21163 in the amount of
$1,250,114.11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Councilmember Age announced that she and Councilmember Kerry will be offering an
informational evening at Councilmember Age's house to review their eight years on the
Council. The meeting will be held on June 17,1996 at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Bowman reported that the OCTA is strategizing potential uses for the Pacific
Electric right-of-way, approximately 100 feet wide and 12 miles long, extending from
Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Stanton, Anaheim, Cypress and La Palma. A workshop for
public input will be held May 29 at the City of Stanton Civic Center, 7800 Katella Avenue
from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Councilmember Kerry reminded people that if the cable system becomes a free
enterprise entity, without franchise agreements or any other control, the situation will
be come very difficult. It is a very critical issue and if the citizens don't speak up, the
ability to receive local news may be lost.
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WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
The Acting City Manager presented an oral communication that was reduced to writing
by staff for a matter that was on a previous agenda. Mr. Loren Evans, Church of Christ,
formally protested the General Plan Amendment 96-1 and Zone Change 96-1 and he
wanted that protest read into the record. He will follow the verbal protest with a
written communication.
Counclimember Carroll asi(ed the City Attorney the status of this type of protest. The
City Attorney replied that it became part of the record on file as an objection after an
approval has been made. The Acting City Manager commented that staff will work with
Mr. Evans to address any of his concerns.
Councilmember Kerry asked that the Traffic Commission be directed to review the
possibilities of closing orange Avenue, between Walker and GrindlaV Streets, for the
Summer Concerts on the Green. Mayor Bowman suggested that an alternative would be
a crosswalk between the signals. Councilmember Age suggested the Traffic Commission
also address the crossing of orange Avenue from the LSD Church to the Community
Festival.
Mayor Bowman acknowledged the BoV Scout who was in the audience.
ADJOURNMENT:
mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 11:17 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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