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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 83-11-28047 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD November Z8, 1983 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:35 p.m. on Monday, November ZS, 1983, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5Z75 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding. PRESENT: Council Members Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo ABSENT: Council Member Coronado Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; John Murphy, City Attorney, and the following staff members: Barrett, DeCarlo, Dalesandro, Dunn, Eynon, Hurst, and Lowenberg. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Partin led the Pledge to the flag. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter not on the agenda. District Commander George Baum, representatives of Cypress American Legion Post Z95 and Women's Auxiliary presented two "Drive Carefully - Protect our Children" signs to the Coumcil and requested that the first one be installed by Cypress High School and the second near Swain Elementary School Commander Baum stated that two signs will be provided each year until have been posted at each school in Cypress. Pictures were taken with the Council Members. Mr. Essex requested that an Executive Session for matters of personnel and litigation be held. MINUTES: It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the Minutes of November 14 and November Z1, 1983. The motion was unanimously carried. CONSIDERATION OF EVALUATION OF CATV PROPOSALS. Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated November 23, 1983. Mayor Lacayo stated that this matter would be continued to the previously scheduled meeting on December 5, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Lacayo then stated that the public hearings on Items Z through 5 would begin at 7:30 p.m. and that the Council would proceed with the other matters on the agenda, beginning with Item No. 6. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR THE RENTAL OF PASSENGER VEHICLES AS REOUIRED BY THE CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT. Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated November 17, 1983. Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council authorize renewal of the contract with Dick Barbour Datsun to provide rental passenger vehicles on an as-needed basis at a rate of $200 per month per vehicle. The motion was seconded by Councilman Partin and unanimously carried. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE RENOVATION OF FUEL DISPENSING FACILITY~ CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8426-90. Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated November 18, After discussion, Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council (1) reject all bids for renovation of Fuel Dispensing Facility, Project No. 8426-901 and (2) approve incurred costs for testing and cleaning tanks by Dialysis Co., 17151 Sherman Way, Van Nuys~ CA 91406, and replacement of system piping and turbines by Orange County Services Station Equipment Company, Z25 N. Loara, Anaheim, CA 92801, in the total of $16,940. The motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried. 048 City Council Minutes November 28, 1983 CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PARKING CITATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-11. Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated November 18, 1983, and requested that the Council authorize a continuance of this matter to allow time for further investigation. Mayor Lacayo requested that the staff evaluate the amount of money being paid for the parking citation management program and determine whether a savings could be realized by utilizing existing in-house computer capabilities and City personnel, and he announced that this matter would be continued. CONSIDERATION OF REPLACEMENT RECORDING HEADS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT MULTI-CHANNEL LOGGING SYSTEM. Mr. Essex reviewed the staff report dated November 18, 1983. Ccouncilman Mullen moved that the City Council authorize a purchase order contract with Pacific Arepco, Inc., for the installation of new recording heads for the logging recorder in the amount of $3,922. The moticm was seconded by Councilman Partin and unanimously carried. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ASPHALT AND RENTAL OF ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-Z5. Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated November 18, 1983. After discussion, Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council accept the bid of All American Asphalt for asphalt and equipment rental and award the contract to this company based on the above unit prices for the period November 29, 1983, through November 20, 1984, and authorize a 5% increase in material cost only for the period December 1, 1984, through November 30, 1985. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kane] and unanimously carried. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF DOCUMENT CONVE¥OR~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-26. Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated November 21, 1983. Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council accept the bid from Acme Visible Records, Inc., and award the contract for the fabrication and installation of one (1) document conveyor to this company in the amount of $2,575.45. This motion was seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF PUMP STATION CONTROLS~ REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-24. Mr. Essex reviewed the staff report dated November 21, 1983. Councilman Mullen moved that the City Council accept the bid from Waukesha Engine Servicecenter, Inc., and award the contract for the replacement of pump station controls to this company in the amount of $2Z,]99.78. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried. 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 ~13 - 22 on the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, Partin and Lacayo 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado Item No. 13: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item No. 14: Consideration of Claim for Damages Filed by Betty Jane Pratt. Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Compaay, for appropriate disposition. 049 City Council Minutes November 28, 1983 Item No. 15: Consideration of City of Cypress Lighting District No. Z - 1984. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, ordering the City Engineer to prepare a Preliminary Report for Cypress Lighting District No. 2. RESOLUTION NO. Z714 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COUNTY OR ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE CITY ENGINEER TO PREPARE A MAP, PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ESTIMATE AND PRELIMINARY REPORT, PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919", FOR THE INSTALLATION OF, THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR AND THE MAINTENANCE OF A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN SAID CITY FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEARs BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1984, AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 1985 Item No. 16: Consideration of Annual Arterial Highway Financing Program, City of Cypess Projects No. S133-10(Walker Street) and 8408-10(Crescent Avenue). Recommendation: That the City Council adopt Resolutions by title only, titles as follow, for the following projects requesting inclusion in the 1984/85 Fiscal Year Arterial Highway Financing Program: 1) Walker Street from Lincoln Avenue to 400' N/o Lincoln Avenue; and Crescent Avenue from 550' W/o Watson Street to Walker and portion of the east side of Watson Stret. RESOLUTION NO. 2715 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF WALKER STREET FROM LINCOLN AVENUE TO 400' NORTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE RESOLUTION NO. 2716 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REQUESTING THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO INCLUDE WITHIN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM THE DEVELOPMENT OF CRESCENT AVENUE FROM 550' W/O WATSON STREET TO WALKER STREET AND A PORTION OF EAST SIDE OF WATSON STREET Item No. 17: Consideration of Employment List - Public Works Maintenance Supervisor. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the position of Public Works Maintenance Supervisor as submitted. Item No. 18: Consideration of Proclaiming December 19 - 23, 1983, as "Lungs for Life Week" in the City of Cypress as requested. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December 19 - 23, 1983, as "Lungs for Life Week." Item No. 19: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Parcel Map No. 83-1137 (Katella Avenue, north side, west of Valley View Street). Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map No. 83-1137 and accept the bond for public improvements in the amount of $137,000, which is not less than 50% nor more than ]00% of the total improvements and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. 3 05O City Council Minutes November 28, 1983 Item No. Z0: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Commending the Faculty of Lexington Junior High School on the Success of its "History Faire." Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending the faculty of Lexington Junior High School on the success of its "History Faire." RESOLUTION NO. Z717 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING THE FACULTY OF LEXINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ON THE SUCCESS OF ITS "HISTORY FAIRE." Item No. Zl: Consideration of Support of Long-term Local Government Financing Strategy and Position. Recommendation: That the Cypess City Council authorize staff to send a communication to the appropriate legislators in support of the recommendations made by the Governor's Partnership Task Force on State and Local Government. Item No. ZZ: Consideration of Claim Filed by Eli M. Aranoff. Recommendation: That the City Council~ acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District~ officially reject the subject claim and refer it to the City/District's claim adjuster~ Carl Warren & Co., for appropriate disposition. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION FOR "WINTER STORM PREPAREDNESS WEEK" AND EXPLANATION OF THE "SANTA ANA RIVER FLOOD THREAT." Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated November 16, 1983. After discussion, Mayor Lacayo announced that this report would be received and filed. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF OFFICE FOR THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION. Mr. Essex presented the staff reports of November 8 and November Z3, 1983. Mr. Bill Davis, Chairman of the Recreation and Community Services Commision~ stated that he has not yet completed his report, but that he would have it ready prior to the time of app oint m ent. Mayor Lacayo annoumced that this matter would be continued until the first meeting in January. CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION. Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated November ZZ, 1983. Mayor Lacayo and Mayor Pro-tern Partin resigned their respective offices and the gavel was passed to the City Clerk, who stated that, since the offices of Mayor and Mayor Pro-tern had been vacated, in his official capacity as City Clerk it was his duty to call for nominations for the office of Mayor. Councilman Lacayo stated that he would place in nomination Councilman Richard Partin. Councilman Kanel moved to close the nominations and declare Councilman Partin Mayor by acclamation of the entire Council. The motion unanimously carried. The gavel was turned over to Mayor Partin, who stated his appreciation of the confidence shown by the entire City Council. Mayor Partin then asked for nominations for Mayor Pro-tem. Councilman Mullen placed in nomination Councilman John Kanel. Councilman Lacayo moved to close the nominations and declare Councilman Kanel Mayor Pro-tern by acclamation of the entire Council. The motion unanimously carried. - 4 051 City Council Minutes November 28, 1983 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTS LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 1912 - 2091. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 191Z through 2091 in the total amount of $395,253.11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lacayo, Kanel, Mullen, and Partin 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONCERNING SUBDMSIONS. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance: ORDINANCE NO. 717 SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE MAKING AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONCERNING SUBDIVISIONS The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lacayo~ Kanel, Mullen~ and Partin NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor called an Executive Session at 7:Z0 p.m. for matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting was reconvened at 7:35 p.m. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 83- 3~ CHANGING THE BP-Z0~000 BUSINESS PARK ZONE TO THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE NO. 2 (CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER~ S/KATELLA~ E/VALLEY VIEW). The City Manager stated that he had received a letter from Colonel David Hernandez, dated November 28, 1983, in reference to Zone Change No. 83-3 and 83-4, stating it is the position of the Armed Forces Reserve Center that commercial development of this area might constitute an unsafe condition by allowing the construction of hotels, restaurants and other facilities which would concentrate large groups of people within the Los Alamitos Army Airfield designated "clear zone" and "accident potential zone." Ms. Eynon presented the staff report dated November 18, 1983, and stated that the uses mentioned in the letter from Colonel Hernandez are already approved under the existing zoning of this land and the proposed zone change merely sets forth zoning requirements. She also stated that the staff had incorporated into the zoning text that all buildings must receive FAA approval. Mr. Richard Myer, representing the Cypress Land Company, stated that any development of this property will be done under a CUP and must receive approval by the City Council. Major William Davies, Airfield Operations Officer, Los Alamitos Army Airfield, stated that an Airport Master Plan is being developed for presentation of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission, giving an overview of the projected training, operational missions and increased usage of this facility by various aircraft during the next twenty years. He emphasized the Army's desire to work with the community by discussing any potential hazards to public safety. All members of the Council and the City Manager indicated their support of a joint meeting of the Councilmen, City staff and representatives of the airbase upon completion of this proposed airport master plan. Mrs. Katherine Holt, 5793 Laguna Way, stated that she has observed the increased aircraft activity in this area and supports civic cooperation with the military facility. Mr. Bill Krimer, 6663 Teakwood, asked for clarification of how the proposed zone change could affect future development of the area. Ms. Eynon stated that this change would be more restrictive than the original zoning. - 5 - 052 City Council Minutes November 28, 1983 It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and approve the first reading of an Ordinance by title only, title as follows, which will change the zoning of the Cypress Corporate Center property from the BP-Z0,000 Zone to the PC Planned Community Commercial/Light Industrial Zone No. Z. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM BP-Z0,000 TO PC-25A (ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-3) AND ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SAID PROPERTY. The motion unanimously carried. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONE CHANGE NO. 83- 4~ CHANGING THE BP-Z0~000 ZONE TO THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE NO. 3 (MCDONNELL CENTER CYPRESSt N/KATELLA BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW AND WALKER). The City Manager stated that the communication from Colonel Hernandez presented in the previous item was also referenced to this proposed zone change. Ms. Eynon presented the staff report dated November 18, 1983. Mr. Merle Pouch, representing McDonnell Douglas Corporate Realty, stated that he was present to answer any questions. Councilman Lacayo suggested that this firm and any others involved in development of this area be invited to the meeting with representatives of the airfield, as discussed in the preceding item. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, changing the zoning of the McDonnell Center-Cypress property. ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM BP-20,000 TO PC-ZSA (ZONE CHANGE NO. 83-4) AND ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR SAID PROPERTY The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lacayo, Kanel, Mullen, and Partin 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-1~ THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS~ ACCESSORY STORAGE BUILDING~ 5151 ORANGE AVENUE. Ms. Eynon reviewed the staff report dated November Z1, 1983. Mr. Joseph Gates, representing the applicant, explained that this building is proposed to provide storage space for large items which are presently kept in the church building. Mr. Alan Campbell, 51Z6 Edgemont Circle, inquired as to how near this building would be to residential property and was informed that it is approximately 100 feet. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public hearing and adopt the resolution by title only, title as follows, amending Conditional Use Permit No. 74-1. - 6 - City Council Minutes November 28, 1983 RESOLUTION NO. 2718 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-1 - WITH CONDITIONS The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lacayo, Kanel, Mullen and Partin NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ALLOCATION OF SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION FUNDS. Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated November 18, 1983. It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to adopt the resolution by title only, title as follows, allocating the Special District Augmentation Funds. RESOLUTION NO. 2719 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ALLOCATING SPECIAL DISTRICT AUGMENTATION FUNDS The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Lacayo, Kanel, Mullen and Partin NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, December 5, 1983. MAYOR RICHARD PARTIN ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE ~Z'ITY OF CYPRESS