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Minutes 96-01-08MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD January8,1996 The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:07 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Walter K. Bowman presiding. PRESENT: ABSENT: Councilmembers Age, Carroll, Jones and Bowman Councilmember Kerry AlSo present were City Manager Darrell ESSEX, Police Chief Wicker and staff member Jamie Herbon. WORKSHOP SESSION: Discussion of Animal Control Issues Jamie Herbon introduced the Director of Animal Control, Judy Maitland, and briefly explained the history of the City's use of the Agency services. Ms. Maitland provided a general overview of what the City purchases, such as, lease laws, licensing animals, looking for infractions, picking up dead animals and responding to calls from citizens. MAYOR PRO TEM KERRY ARRIVED AT 5:20 P.M. RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to enable the Councilmembers to move to the Council Chamber. The meeting was reconvened at 5:37 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present were City Manager Darrell ESsex, City Attorney John Cavanaugh and staff members Bacock, Christoffels, DeCarlo, Kelly, Storey and Wicker. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters on the 5:30 P.M. Agenda. No one spoke. 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 Items NO. 3, 12 and 15, Consideration of Authorization to Attend the 90th Annual Conference of the Government Finance Officers Association, Monthly Investment Program for November 1995 and New Adult Activity Classes, respectively, be removed. Councilmember Jones requested Item No. 8, Consideration of City Council Attendance at the League of California Cities' Planning Commissioners Orientation be pulled. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to approve the Consent Calendar Items NO. I through 16, with the exception of Items No. 3, 8, 12 and 15. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Item No. 1: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of December 11, 1995 and December 27, 1995. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meetings of December 11, 1995 and December 27, 1995, as submitted. Item NO. 2: MOtion tO Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only, and to Waive Further Reading. Item No. 4: Consideration of Claim Filed by John Musser. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 5: Consideration of Authorization to Attend the Annual Conference of the American Planning Association. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 1996 Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the Community Development Director to attend the annual conference of the American Planning Association, scheduled to be held in Orlando, Florida, on April 13-17, 1996, and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred. Item No. 6: Consideration of a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications for the Construction of Improvements to Moody Creek Channel by the Orange County Environmental Management Agency Funded by the Orange County Flood Control District. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the plans and specifications for the construction of improvements to Moody Creek Channel from Coyote Creek Channel to Crescent Avenue by the Orange County Environmental Management Agency funded by the Orange County Flood Control District. RESOLUTION NO. 4580 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MOODY CREEK CHANNEL FROM COYOTE CREEK CHANNEL TO CRESCENT AVENUE BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY FUNDED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT. Item NO. 7: Consideration of Renewal of Contract for Off-site Records Storage. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of the Off-site Records Storage Contract with MFI Master Files, Inc., 1000 New York Street, Long Beach, CA 90813, with no change in contract rates, for the period of 12/13/95 through 12/12/96. Item No. 9: Continuation of Consideration of Acceptance of Project for the Installation of an Energy Services Package. Recommendation: That the City Council table this item at this time. Item NO. 10: Continuation of Consideration of Granting of Two Easements to Pacific Bell. Recommendation: That the City Council table this item at this time as requested by Pacific Bell. Item No. 11: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by Richard and Julie Adrian Zarate, D.B.A. Iron Horse, 5591 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item NO. 13: Consideration of Renewal of Contract for Sexual Assault Examination. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of contract with Martin Luther Hospital, 1830 West Romneya Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801, to provide sexual assault examinations. Recreation & Park District Matters: Item NO. 14: Consideration of waiver of Facility Use Fees for Cypress High School Athletic Boosters. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, consider the approval of the request for waiver of the facility use fees for the Cypress Community Center by Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club for the May 4, 1996 Cinco de Mayo celebration as recommended by the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission. Item No. 16: Consideration of the 1996 Multi-Agency July 4th Fireworks Celebration. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, direct staff to continue to work with the Multi-Agency July 4th Fireworks Committee for the planning of the 1996 July 4th celebration. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 1996 Regarding Authorization to Attend the 90th Annual Conference of the Government Finance Officers Association, Councilmember Carroll commented that It would be nice to have estimated costs. The CIty Manager advised that these Items are In the budget, the costs are already Included In detail and staff is asking Council for their concurrence. Councilmember Carroll asked that the estimated costs be Included in future requests. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age to authorize the attendance of the Finance Director to the 90th Annual Conference of the Government Finance Officers Association, to be held in Portland, Oregon, on May:19-22, 1996, and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman None None In regard to Item No. 8, City Council Attendance at the League of California Cities' Planning Commissioners Orientation, Councilmember Jones asked if there were any additional training sessions being held and the courses being offered. The City Manager advised that he had called the Planning Institute and they recommended attendance at this orientation meeting, then followed up with the session in March, if desired. It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to authorize any interested Council Member to attend the Planning Commissioners Orientation seminar sponsored by the League of California Cities, scheduled on January 19, 1996, in San Diego, and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None With regard to Item No. 12, Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of November 1995, Councilmember Carroll asked about the Inter-fund investments. The Finance Director replied that those were loans from the City of Cypress to the Cypress Redevelopment Agency by project area. Responding to Councilmember Jones, the Finance Director advised that the mutual fund is ready to be sold and the annual review of the Investment policy will be during February. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Regarding Item No. 15, Consideration of New Adult Activity Classes, Councilmember Carroll asked what the Clty's post transaction liability would be if a participant was injured subsequent to Instruction In a Cypress Recreation & Park District class. The Recreation & Park Director said that liability insurance was offered Ilsting the City and the Recreation & Park District as additional insured. It was moved by Councilmember carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones that the City Council acting as the ex- officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the new adult activity classes as recommended by the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Commission. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ORDINANCES (SeCond Reading): It was moved by Counciimember Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance adjusting Council compensation. ORDINANCE NO. 943 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING SECTION 2- 3.3(b) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADJUSTING COUNCIL COMPENSATION BY 5% AS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: January 8, 1996 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None At this point, John Olson provided the City Council with a brief orientation introducing the new Council Chamber visual presenter, "ELMO." CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 6:05 p.m. to consider those agendized items of Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6); Conference with Legal Counsel - Two Anticipated Litigation Cases (Government Code Section 54956.9(b); and Two Liability Claims - Ernestine Espinoza and Gregory Daerr vs. City of Cypress (Government Code 54956.95). The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and staff members Bacock, Christoffels, DeCarlo, Kelly, Storey and Wicker. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Carroll. The City Manager reviewed the Council discussions held during the Workshop Session with the Director of Animal Control. He then summarized actions taken by the Council during the 5:30 p.m. session of the meeting. The City Attorney reviewed discussions held during the Closed Session on the Conference with the Labor Negotiator regarding the Public Safety Employees Association and the Public Works Maintenance Supervisors Association; two Anticipated Litigation Cases, one in which the Council had reached a tentative settlement on the Cable TV Franchise approval; two Tort Liability Claims for property damages on which Council took appropriate action. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda. Councilmember Carroll asked that the subject of a resolution congratulating Curt Pringle on his assumption of the duties of Speaker of the Assembly. The City Attorney advised that a 4/5ths vote of the Council was required to add the item to tonight's agenda. Councilmember Kerry expressed the opinion that this was not a rush item. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to place this item on the January 8, 1996 agenda. The motion failed with the following roll call vote, which required a four-fifths vote for passage: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll, Jones and Bowman 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age and Kerry 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-3, ADDITIONAL PARKING LOT - GRACE CHURCH, 5100 CERRITOS AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The City Manager called upon the Community Development Director to present the staff reports dated November 22, 1995 and January 2, 1996. This item was continued from December 11, 1995 in order to allow time for the completion of a related parking study of the adjacent Los Alamitos Race Course use. The subject proposal may now be considered in light of those findings and recommendations of the parking study. The study recommended a revised Race Course Parking Plan be submitted to the City Engineer to demonstrate the provision of the required number of parking spaces. The proposed acquisition of the subject Race Course property by Grace Church should not prevent the Race Course from meeting its parking requirements. As an additional precaution, staff recommended that the associated lot line adjustment transferring the subject property from the Race Course parcel to the Grace Church parcel be contingent upon City approval of the revised Race Course Parking Plan. Mr. Bob Kingsbury, Pastor and Business Administrator for Grace Church, pointed out that they will be developing new parking spaces in the Corporate Yard. They would agree to a written reciprocal parking agreement with the Race Course should the need arise. He advised that they would be Installing approximately 18,000 feet of landscaping and using compatible fencing. No one from the audience wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the project. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to close the public hearing; direct staff to file a Notice of Categorical Exemption, Class 11; and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Amendment NO. 2 to 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 1996 Conditional Use Permit No. 91-3, subject to conditions in Exhibit "A" and the added Condition 6a. RESOLUTION NO. 4581 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-3 - 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 CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 95-13/DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 95-59, WALL SIGN FOR DIAMOND SPORTS BUILDING, 11130 WARLAN~) DRIVE: The Community Development Director referred to the staff reports dated November 28, 1995 and January 3, 1996. The report dated January 3, 1996 said that Variance NO. 95-13, consisting of a wall and monument sign for the Diamond Sports building, was originally scheduled for public hearing at the December 11, 1995 City Council meeting. Prior to that meeting, the applicant requested that the wall sign portion of the application be continued to the meeting of January 8, 1996. The monument sign, originally included under Variance No. 95-13, was revised to meet City code, resubmitted and subsequently approved as DRC No. 95-55. The application has agreed to revise the wall sign, which with the approval of an administrative adjustment, will meet City code. As part of the revised application, the applicant has requested the withdrawal of Variance NO. 95-13. The Design Review Committee has reviewed the revised wall sign submitted as Design Review Committee No. 95-59 and is recommending approval, subject to conditions. Responding to Councilmember Age regarding clarification on this item's public hearing status, the City Attorney explained that because of the variance from the City code, State law required that it be a public hearing. When the applicant modified the sign, a variance wasn't needed but the project was noticed as a public hearing and citizens could have provided input. The public hearing did not need to be opened and Council can act upon the recommendation from staff. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember to: Instruct staff to file a NOtice of Exemption in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and o Accept the Withdrawal of variance NO. 95-13 and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee NO. 95-59, subject to conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 4582 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 95-59 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING THE APPROVAl OF THE TRANSFER OF THE CATV FRANCHISE FROM PROVIDENCE JOURNAL COMPANY, A PARENT COMPANY OF COPLEY COLONY CABLEVISION, TO CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION, INC.: The City Manager requested the City Attorney comment on the settlement agreement approved by the City Council during Closed Session. He recommended that the consideration of the adoption of the Resolution be continued to February 13, 1996 so there will be a se~lement agreement for Council's approval. It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to continue this item to February 13, 1996. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 1996 CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT FOR GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-1 AND ZONF CHANGE NO. 95-1, 9737-61 WALKER STREET, AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 95-2 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 95-2, 9731 WALKER STREET: The Community Development Director summarized the report dated November 27, 1995, which provided the status to the Council after their instruction to initiate a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the Meekoff property located at 9731 Walker Street and to conduct a neighborhood meeting with surrounding property owners. Additionally, staff was to review various residential densities for Council's consideration. Staff held a meeting with property owners within 500 feet from the Trautman property located at 9737-61 Walker Street and the Meekoff properly located at 9731 Walker Street. A communication was received this morning from Rick Huetie, 5468 Hanover Drive, who wanted his comments read into the record about the staff report. He felt that on page 2 the number was misrepresented because the number of attenders was not the actual voting households of 24 and two of the 24 households are the Meekoffs and the Trautmans. After acknowledging the desire of almost all in attendance for a General Plan and Zone Change consistent with single-family residential, staff formulated a list of issues from those homeowners in attendance. The neighbors felt that the major impacts on surrounding properties by developing these sites would be parking, traffic, development standards and property values. The intent of the report was to update the Council on the status of both General Plan and Zone Change proposals. General Plan Amendment NOS. 95-1 and 95-2 and Zone changes NO. 95-1 and 95-2 will be submitted, along with a revised development proposal, to Council at the January 22, 1996 City Council meeting. Mayor Bowman announced that there would be no public input taken this evening. The public hearing would be held January 22, 1996. It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REINSTITUTING A CITY NEWSLETTER: The City Manager asked the Administrative Services Director to review the staff report dated January 3, 1996, which outlined the options for considering the reinstitution of the City Newsletter. The City Council discussed this item in March of 1995 and at that time had tabled the item. The report included estimated costs, production options and special considerations. Another consideration for inclusion in a City Newsletter would be to increase the advertising of PEG channels through the newsletter. The City Manager suggested reducing the size of the newsletter to four pages, issued each quarter. There is a deadline problem if the Newsletter were to be included with the District publication and a separate publication might be a more effective informational tool. Councilmembers discussed the possible difference in postage between a City newsletter and the Recreation & Park brochure. Councilmember Carroll asked about considering the possibility of the City having its own newsracks for distribution of the newsletter. After further discussion, the question was whether or not the Council wished to incorporate the City Newsletter into the Recreation and Park brochure or have an independent publication. It was moved by Councilmember Kerry to reinstitute the City Newsletter on a quarterly basis and to initially follow the deadlines of the Recreation & Park brochure through a separate insert as the City Newsletter. It should include all City business and it may take eight pages. The City Manager suggested that staff review the cost factor of both the insert and an independent publication, which will be discussed at the budget workshop. Councilmember Kerry amended her motion to direct staff to review the costs of publishing a separate eight page newsletter versus an eight page insert with a different format in the Recreation & Park brochure. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Age and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: S COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 1996 CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM VERNA H. DODSON, REGARDING MEASURE F (ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY) ON THE NOVEMBER 7, 1995 SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION BALLOT: The City Manager advised that a written communication was received from Verna Dodson and copies provided to the Council, requesting assistance from the Council to acquire a tax I.D number as a non-profit organization. Mayor Bowman suggested staff review the possibility of using the number of a non- profit group as a conduit to acquire these monies. The Administrative Services Director reported that the most logical organization for the type of gift would be the Friends of the Recreation & Park District. The City Attorney advised the Council not to take any action or make any recommendation authorizing the use of a tax I.D. number. Mayor Bowman suggested that the senior citizens group approach the Friends of the Recreation & Parks District regarding the use of their tax I.D. number. It was the consensus of the Council to encourage the seniors' group to make their request of the Friends of Recreation & Parks District. MS. Dodson thanked the Council for their support. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - CYPRESS "A.W.A.R.E." PROGRAM: The Police Chief presented the staff report dated November 29, 1995, which was the first report to the City Council from the Community Safety Advisory Committee. The report recommended the creation of a program known as Cypress A.W.A.R.E. integrating Neighborhood Watch, Emergency Preparedness and to develop Community Resources as a viable Community-based Policing effort. The Chief introduced William Reimer, Chairman of the Community Safety Advisory Committee, and they volunteered to answer anv questions from the Council. Mr. Reimer thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve on the Committee. He said they have found a lot of fragmented programs and none seem to be addressing the five or six items undertaken. The Police Chief commented that a City Newsletter would be a tremendous informational vehicle for the Cypress A.W.A.R.E. Program and he would like to see the Committee continued. It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age that the City Council review the reports submitted by the Committee and, with approval, direct the Police Department to begin planning and budgeting for the program beginning Fiscal Year July 1, 1996. Councilmember Age commented that she would like the A.W.A.R.E. newsletter incorporated into the City Newsletter. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO THE OVERSIZED VEHICLE PARKING ORDINANCF: The City Manager asked the Public Works Director to summarize the staff report dated December 18, 1995, which represented the Traffic Commission's review, at the request of the City Council, and recommendation of several modifications to the existing Oversized Vehicle Parking Ordinance. This was required due to several sections of the ordinance being vague and difficult for the Police Department to enforce. This was a joint effort between Public Works Engineer and the Police Department represented by Traffic Engineer Keith Carter and Police Lieutenant John Schaefer. Mr. Carter reported that after the Traffic Commission's thorough review, it was determined that the majority of the ordinance was concise and enforceable. It was the Commission's consensus to modify the vague sections of the existing ordinance rather than rewrite the entire ordinance. The primary area of modification was the section allowing oversized vehicles to park up to 48 hours on any street for the purpose of loading and unloading. The resolution sought by the Commission was to institute a permit program of 50 permits valid for one dav and issued once each 12 months. The Traffic Commission also recommended changing the hours from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. and reduction of length of time of some permits. Overall, the Traffic Commission and the Police Department are satisfied that these proposed amendments to the Oversized Vehicle Ordinance create an ordinance which is accommodating the residents needs and can be effectively enforced. Several members of the Traffic Commission were in the audience to answer questions from Council. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January8,1996 Responding to Councilmember Kerry, Lt. Schaefer explained why it was so difficult for the Police Department to enforce the parking to load and unload an oversized vehicle. The Traffic Commission tried to accomplish a remedy consistent with Council's intent to allow people to park their oversized vehicle and not allow the City streets to become storage yards. The Police Department feels that this amendment to the current Ordinance will work. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending Sections 16-73 and 16-73.1 of the Cypress City Code relating to Overnight Parking of Oversized Vehicles. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 16-73 AND 16-73.1 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING OF OVERSIZED VEHICLES. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECONSIDERATION OF A PARKING STUDY ANALYSIS FOR THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK PROPERTY: The Public Works Director presented the staff report dated December 28, 1995, which advised that the City Council had received and filed a parking study completed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. That study recommended that the current 6,500 space requirement for the Los Alamitos Race Course be reduced to 4,600 customer spaces, plus 350 additional spaces for employees, grooms, trainers and owners. On December 20, 1995, City staff received a letter from Chris Bardis requesting that this item be reconsidered. The three items of concern were: the elimination of the 20% contingency factor included in the parking study, increasing the AVO tO 2.0 as well as eliminating the extra 350 spaces required for employees. The parking consultant agreed to reduce the contingency factor to not less than 10%. The 350 space requirement should remain unless Mr. Bardis can demonstrate that the employees would be parking offsite and the AVO should not be increased to more than 1.5. Councilmember Kerry suggested that there be some wording requiring reconsideration should substantiated evidence be provided that parking is not adequate. The Public Works Director reported that Mr. Bardis had telephoned staff early today stating that the staff recommendation wasn't exactly what he had wanted but he would be willing to agree to staff's recommendation if it was approved. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to approve the following amendments, along with the comment made by Councilmember Kerry previously: 1. The parking contingency factor be reduced from 20% to 10%. 2. The 1.3 AVO be increased to 1.5. Based on this, it is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report, with the understanding that the following findings of the Parking Analysis for the Los Alamitos Race Track are being adopted. A parking supply of 3,840 spaces for Race Course customers shall be maintained for peak Race Course operations. In addition, 350 spaces shall be maintained for employees, groomers, trainers and owners. Sufficient space shall be provided to accommodate the storage of horse trailers and associated trucks. That a revised Race Course Parking Plan shall be required as a condition of approval of this study. The revised parking plan shall depict the location of the required parking supply for the following: 3,740 customer parking spaces; 350 non-customer parking spaces; Truck and horse trailer parking. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 1996 The revised parking plan shall be to scale, with parking quantities for each parking aisle shown, to demonstrate that the required parking can be provided. Standard parking stalls should be 9 feet by 20 feet. With City approval, up to 30 percent of the parking supply may be compact parking, with stall size 8.5 feet by 15 feet. The revised parking plan should indicate those spaces that are available on a shared or reciprocal basis. o That shared or reciprocal parking arrangements shall be allowed for no more than 1,000 spaces. Parking agreements should indicate that such spaces will be available by the Race Course at specified times and events. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CATV COMMISSION REGARDING CABLE TV PUBLIC, EDUCATION & GOVERNMENT CHANNEL 1992-1994 REVIEW - BUDGET APPROPRIATION: The Administrative Services Director, Gary Bacock, advised that the staff report dated January 3, 1996 was a follow up on an earlier approval of the CATV Commission recommendations. The action required was Council approval to provide the budgeted funds based on the recommendations of the 1992-94 Public, Education & Government (PEG) Channel Review in August Of 1995. The approval was the addition of one half-time position to the Cable TV budget to increase video products and to allow the attendance of a CATV Commissioner at a national cable TV conference. At this time, Mr. BacOCk introduced Dr. Howard Martin, a former CATV Commissioner, who commented about the initial review and recommendation. Dr. Martin referred to the two recommendations and the fact that the City's Video Production Department has won some awards and have had great comment on programming with one main producer. If quality is to be maintained, increased workload and expansion of local programming, a halFtime position needs to be approved. The second recommendation is funding the attendance of a Cable Commissioner to a national conference. He cited examples of the benefits realized from attending a national conference. Mayor Bowman recognized the three CATV Commissioners in the audience. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to review this item at the upcoming Budget Workshop. The motion unanimously carried: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 18640 - 1900~.: It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age to approve the Warrants No. 18640 through 19004 in the amount of $2,369,213.33. Councilmember Kerry asked for a copy of some of the Council expenditures, which the Finance Director will make available to the Council. Mayor Bowman expressed a concern about the amount of money being paid to consultants and suggested that be considered during the budget workshop. The motion carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones and Bowman I COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Mal~ters Not on the Agenda. Mr. Larry Reinhardt, Intergovernmental Affairs Director for SCAQMD, 21865 E. Cople¥ Drive, Diamond Bar, provided the Council with a brief update on the happenings at the AQMD. He presented some informational packets for the Councilmembers and drew attention to the "Business Clean Air Partnership." He offered the services of his office to any of the issues that may arise, particularly with AB 2766 reporting requirements. Councilmember Jones asked about the question she had raised some time ago regarding library services being taken over by cities. The City Manager advised that the County is in the process of a major study of the entire library system, interviewing each City, 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 1996 investigating the real needs and concerns of the system. He felt that the best avenue would be to await the consultants study, which will probably be available within the next two months. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Bianca Drive, Cypress, complained about the inaccessibility of restrooms in the public parks when he walks. The Director of Recreation & Parks explained when park restrooms are open and advised that a key can be made available upon request. Councilmember Carroll requested staff place on the next agenda a resolution congratulating Speaker Curt Pringle upon his election to Speaker of the Assembly. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters NOt on the Agenda. The City Manager presented the Council with a breakdown of the cost of the new code books. The City Manager reported that he had received a communication from the Southern California Water Company informing him that they had received approval from the Public Utilities Commission for a rate adjustment, effective January 1, 1996 and to be reflected in the local water bills. He mentioned that he and the Public Works Director had met with the representatives of the Water Company and made a strong plea for an upgrade of the City of Cypress' water system, which was included in their long-range planning. A COpy of Southern California Water Company's detailed application to the PUC is on file in the City Clerk's office. Councilmember Kerry asked for an update on the condition of the City's sidewalks. The City Manager advised that this will be a part of the budget workshop and there are definite proposed plans to upgrade sidewalks, streets and tree trimming. The City Manager advised that it appears that the budget workshop will be held on Tuesday, January 23. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m. ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 10