Minutes 84-02-14090
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 14, 1984
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m. on Tuesday,
February 14, 1984, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor Richard Partin presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Mayor Partin
Council Member Coronado
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; John Murphy, City Attorney, and the
following staff members: Barrett, Dalesandro, Dunn, Evans, Eynon, Hurst and Lowenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: City Attorney John Murphy led the Pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter not on the agenda.
Mr. Essex requested an Executive Session at the end of the meeting for matters of personnel,
and stated that Mr. Gary Peterson, the applicant in Item ~20, had requested that this matter
be heard immediately following the public hearings.
Councilman Kanel requested that the matter of the Board of Directors of the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce request for financial assistance discussed as Item No. Z8.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION TO MR. JEFFREY CLARK
KIMBERLIN AND MR. WILLIAM ROBERTS. Mayor Partin presented resolutions to Messrs.
Kimberlin and Roberts, commending them for rescuing three-year-old Kevin Young from a
swimming pool on January Z, 1984, a~l saving his life by administering CPR.
PRESENTATION OF EMPLOYEE SERVICE PINS. Mayor Partin presented service pins to the
following employees: Kelly Pomeroy, Gordon Re' and Robert Campbell for ten years' service,
and Franklin Huddy for 15 years' service.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PUBLIC
NUISANCE CONDITIONS LOCATED AT 5450-5470 ORANGE AVENUE - OFFICE
CONDOMINIUMS. Chris Eynon requested that this matter be continued for two weeks since
the bank which holds the trust deed on this property has contacted the staff and expressed a
desire to maintain the property.
Councilman Lacayo moved to continue this item to February Z7, 1984. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Kane] and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING WALKER-CRESCENT
DETACHMENT NO. 83-1 FROM THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. Chris
Eynon presented the staff report dated February Z, 1984.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone in the audience wished to be heard regarding this item. No one
indicated a desire to speak.
Councilman Kanel moved to close the public hearing and that the City Council, acting as the
ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the
resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Walker-Crescent Detachment No. 83-1
from the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
RESOLUTION NO. 136
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl. OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ACTING AS THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE DETACHMENT KNOWN AS
"WALKER-CRESCENT DETACHMENT NO. 83-1 FROM THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
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The motion was seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PERMITTING ALUMINUM RECYCLING
MACHINES AT COMMERCIALLY ZONED SUPERMARKETS. Chris Eynon presented the
staff report dated February 3, 1984.
Councilman Mullen inquired as to what recourse would be available to the City should this
item be approved and undesirable conditions result in conjunction with the usage of the
machine. Ms. Eynon stated that this installaticm would be allowed under a Conditional Use
Permit, which could be revoked in the event problems are later encountered.
Councilman Mullen moved to direct the staff to properly notice and prepare a Zoning
Ordinance Text Amendment for the City Council meeting of March 12, 1984, recommending
that the recycling machines be self-contained units, limited in size and subject to a
Conditional Use Permit. The motion was seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously
carried.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER MEMORY UPGRADE~
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-35. Mr. Essex requested that this matter be
continued to the meeting of February Z7, 1984. The continuance was so ordered by Mayor
Partin.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW
AUTOMATED FUEL DISPENSING CONTROLLER AT THE MAINTENANCE YARD~ CITY OF
CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 84Z6-90. Mr. Essex presented the staff report dated February 6,
1984.
Councilman Lacayo moved that the City Council (1) reject the bid of Prime of California in
the amount of $18,440 because their bid does not meet specifications, and (Z) determine that
the lowest responsible bidder for Project No. 84Z6-90 is Industrial Enterprises, and award a
contract for the installation of automated fuel dispensing system at the City's Maintenance
Yard to Industrial Enterprises, 1ZZ43 East 166th Street, Cerritos, CA 90701, in the amount of
$Z6,597. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF EXTENSION OF CONTRACT FOR BUS TRANSPORTATION FOR
EXCURSION PROGRAM. Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated February 1, 1984.
Councilman Lacayo moved that the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve an extension of the contract
with California Charter for bus transportation for six months or until November Z3, 1984.
The motion was seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF VEHICLE REPLACEMENT. Mr. Essex reviewed the staff report dated
February 2, 1984.
Councilman Lacayo moved that the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District (1) authorize the allocation from the
District's General Services Fund, Account No. 4381-83-654-39, in the amount of $8,903 for
the purchase of the vehicle described in this report, and (Z) that the City Council dispense
with the competitive bidding process pursuant to City Code Section Z1A8-F, and award the
contract to Hertz Corporation for said purchase in the amount of $8,903. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Mullen and unanimously carried.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor Partin 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 #9 - Z5 on the Consent Calendar. The motion
was seconded by Councilman Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
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Item 4~9: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting of January
13, 19841 Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 16, 19841 Regular Meeting of January Z3, 19841
and Adjourned Regular Meeting of January 30, 1984.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of January 13, 19841 January 16,
19841 and January 30, 1984.
Item #10: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item ~11: Consideration of Proclaiming February Z0 - Z6, 1984, as "Engineers' Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim February Z0 -
]984, as "Engineers' Week" in the City of Cypress, as requested.
Item #lZ: Consideration of Proclaiming March 11 - 17, 1984, as "Wellness Week".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim March 11 - 17, 1984, as
"Wellness Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item #13: Consideration of Proclaiming March 12 - 18, 1984, as "Week of the Handicapped."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim March 12 - 18, 1984,
as "Week of the Handicapped."
Item 4t14: Consideration of Claim for Personal Injuries Filed by Arthur De La Loza, Jr., On
Behalf of Robert Leslie Fisher.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren & Co., for appropriate disposition.
Item #15: Consideration of Claim Filled by Jane (Juana) C. Boone.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claim Adjuster, Car] Warren & Co., for appropriate disposition.
Item ~16: Consideration of Staff Attendance at the California Self-Insurers Association's
54th Annual Meeting.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of David Barrett,
Assistant to the City Manager, to the 54th Annual Meeting of the California Self-Insurers
Association to be held on March 7 - 9, 1984 in Sacramento, CA, and be reimbursed for all
actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item 4q7: Consideration of a Communication and Resolution From the City of Lakewood
Requesting Support in Endorsing the Court Reform Initiative.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution as proposed by the City of
Lakewood by title only, title as follows, endorsing the Court Reform Initiative.
RESOLUTION NO. 2743
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ENDORSING THE COURT REFORM INITIATIVE
Item 4~18: Consideration of Katella Avenue Sanitary Sewer Offer of Dedication.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the
Agreement.
Item 4q9: Consideration of Walker Street Storm Drain Offer of Dedication.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Clerk to execute and record the
Agreement.
Item 4~Z0: Consideration of Proclaiming February Z5 - March 1, 1984, as "Flood Prevention
and Disaster Preparedness Week."
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim February 25 - March
1, 1984, as "Flood Preventicla and Disaster Preparedness Week" in the City of Cypress, as
requested.
Item #Zl: Considerati(m of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the City of Cypress
and the Cypress Recreation and Park District for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1983.
Recommendation: That the City Council and acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District receive and file the Annual Financial
Report.
Item ~22: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
Mr. Stephen H. Hostetler, for the Former Dos Bandidos Restaurant, 6197 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 4*23: Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Commending Ms. Kaleta Brown for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution of Commendation for Ms.
Kaleta Brown by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2744
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIl, OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING MS. KALETA BROWN FOR OUTSTANDING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY
Item #24: Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Commending Mr. Edward Spurgeon for
his Dedication and Service to the Community.
Recommendation: That the City Co~uncil adopt the Resolution of Commendation for Mr.
Edward Spurgeon by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2745
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING MR. EDWARD SPURGEON FOR HIS
DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Item 425: Consideration of Resolution Adopting Amended California Environmental Quality
Act Guidelines (CEQA).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
which 1) Repeals Resolution No. 1584; Z) Adopts the Amended Guidelines of the California
Environmental Quality Act by reference; and 3) Modifies Section 15072 of the Guidelines
regarding the regulation of public noticing.
RESOLUTION NO. 2746
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1584 AND ADOPTING
AMENDED GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANTS LIST FOR WARRANTS
NO. 2890 - 3121. It was moved by Mayor Partin and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to
approve the Warrant List for Warrants Nos. 2890 through 3121, in the total amount of
$443,618.83. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIl. MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
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In regard to the matter of the Chamber of Commerce request for an emergency short-term
loan from the City, Councilman Kanel stated that he and Councilman Coronado had met with
the officers of the Chamber, and it was felt that an emergency loan of SZ,000 should be made
to the Chamber, with no interest charged, for a limited, specified period of time.
Councilman Kanel explained that the membership of the Chamber has seriously declined and
a number of accounts are outstanding, creating a serious cash-flow problem to the
organization. He further stated that Councilman Coronado concurred in this
recommendation and that a full written report regarding the financial condition of the
Chamber and the possibility of a future service contract to provide a subsidy to the Chamber
would be studied and a full report presented to the Council.
Mr. George Boscon, President of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, responded to an inquiry
by Councilman Lacayo regarding the expenditure of the requested emergency funds,
indicating that this money would be used for wages, taxes, liability insurance and general
operating expenses. He explained that the Chamber is planning two fund raisers in the near
future and plans to repay the loan from the proceeds from these events. He further
explained that the Chamber had experienced a 33 percent drop in membership by the end of
June 1983, largely due to the general economic recession, and is currently attempting to
rebuild its membership.
Councilman Lacayo then requested further explanation of the impending request for a long-
term subsidy from the City. Mr. Boscon stated that it is expected that the Chamber will
again become self-sufficient as more large corporations locate in Cypress, and he estimated
that this could be accomplished within two years, if staffing of the Chamber office can be
increased to more adequately respond to inquiries and provide greater service to the
membership. He stated that the Chamber would be requesting an annual subsidy of $20,000
from the City, mainly to provide this, staffing, and full financial reports itemizing the
expenditure of these funds would be provided to the Council. Councilman Lacayo replied
that he would not be opposed to the granting of such a subsidy to the Chamber as long as
adequate expense and revenue reporting was provided to the City. He indicated that he
would favor granting the SZ,000 reqqest as a portion of this subsidy rather than a short-term
Councilman Mullen stated that he feels the Chamber of Commerce provides a valuable and
necessary service to the community and he would hope this organization would soon regain its
financial autonomy so that it might act as a totally independent liaison between the business
community and City.
Councilman Lacayo moved to appropriate $2,000 from the General Fund balance to Account
No. 4163-11-117-0Z for payment to the Chamber of Commerce in consideration of services
rendered to the City and that the staff be directed to immediately draft a letter agreement
with the Chamber of Commerce in which the Chamber would continue to act as a public
relations agency for the City, promoting and encouraging the location of industry and
commerce to Cypress and thereby increasing the tax base of the City. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor called an Executive Session at 8:32 p.m. for matters of
personnel. The meeting was reconvened at 9:15 p.m.
Mayor Partin moved to adopt the resolution by title only, title as follows, changing the salary
for police management personnel by adding $100 per month each to the classifications of
lieutenant, captain and chief.
RESOLUTION NO. 2747
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. Z630~ ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR
CITY EMPLOYEES DESIGNATED AS MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
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The motion was seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen and Partin
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
MAYOR RICHARD PARTIN
ATTEST:
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