Minutes 84-05-14MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 14, 1984
'lhe regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m.,
on Monday, May 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 Partin
Councilman Coronado
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; John Murphy, City Attorney, and the
following staff members: Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Dunn, Eynon, and Hurst.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Mullen 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 introduced and welcomed the new Public Works Superintendent, Avery Lankford,
and the new Recording Secretary, Terry Moore.
Mr. Essex requested that the following items be added to the agenda: Consideration
of Award of Contract for the purchase of a Portable Dance Floor to be placed in the
Youth Wing of the Community Center, which was added as Item SA; and consideration
of supporting HR 5310 - P.E.R.S. Mandatory Retirement Bill and Promotional Certified
List for Account Clerk II, which were added to the Consent Calendar as Items 28A
and 28B.
Mr. Essex presented a notification informing the Council that they have been invited
to the Coyote Creek Bicycle Trail Dedication in the City of Los Alamitos, May 22,
1984, at 4:00 p.m.
In connection with Item 35 on the agenda, the Neighborhood Problem at Acacia Street,
North of Crescent Avenue, Mr. Essex presented an updated report on the status of
the Force Family and the Brown Family.
Mr. Essex stated a request had been received from the Community Advocate for consi-
deration of an advertisement in their upcoming special edition for the Chamber of
Commerce, which was added to the agenda under New Business, Item 37.
Mr. Essex also requested an Executive Session for litigation, which was added to
the agenda as Item 38.
Before adjournment this evening, Mr. Essex requested discussion on the Budget Work-
shop, tentatively scheduled for June 4, 1984. He stated the Preliminary Budget will
be presented on May 21, 1984.
Mayor Partin added Items 37A and 37B to the agenda concerning letters he received:
Parking situation at Oak Knoll Park; and a request for a preschool program conducted
through the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
Councilman Lacayo requested the City Manager to research the location and prices of
official inspection centers in connection with the mandatory smog certifications.
PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PI~QUE TO FORMER RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMISSIONER, JEANNE HAWKINS: Mayor Partin presented the Community Service plaque
to Jeanne Hawkins, extending thanks and appreciation for her long hours of dedica-
tion to the community of Cypress.
The City Clerk administered the Loyalty Oath and the Mayor presented a Certificate
of Appointment to newly appointed Recreation and Community Service Commissioner,
Harold Diaz.
Mr. George Hallak, Chairman of Recreation and Community Services Commission, thanked
Jeanne Hawkins and welcomed Harold Diaz.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT -
DUKE THE JEWELER, 5488 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mr. Essex explained that the
applicant has requested withdrawal of his application due to personal reasons. It
was recommended that the City Council close the subject public hearing and receive
and file the application for a special permit filed by Duke the Jeweler. Mayor
Partin so ordered.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - DANNY TERRELL
LEWIS (PAINTING OF HOUSE NUMBERS ON STREET CURBS): Mr. Essex stated that Mr.
Terrell requested withdrawal of his application also, and requested refund of his
application fee of $25.00.
Councilman Mullen moved to withdraw the application as recommended and to authorize
repayment of the $25.00 application fee. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Lacayo and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-7, A-4 MARKET
8842 WALKER STREET (OFFSITE SALE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES): Chris Eynon summarized
her memorandum dated May 3, 1984. On March 26, 1984, Council considered a request
to allow the offsite sale of alcoholic beverages at the existing A-4 Market,
located at 8842 Walker Street. The request was denied based on the potential
impact on the health, safety and welfare of the surrounding community. At the
meeting of April 23, 1984, the City Council agreed to rehear this item. Should
the City Council approve this application, the conditions listed as Exhibit "A"
are recommended by staff to assure sufficient regulation of the proposed use.
The applicant, Mr. In Su Klm, 13525 Joaquin Drive, Cerritos, was present to support
his request and to answer questions from the Council.
~e following people spoke in support of Mr. Kim's request: Mr. Paul Baker, 7460
Brian, La Palma; Mr. John Frank, 8791 Walker Street, Cypress; Mr. John Grover,
5582½ Saint Ann Avenue, Cypress; Mr. Armando Luna, 5633 Vonnie Lane, Cypress,
Mr. Phil Moal, 8791 Walker Street, Cypress; Mr. Michael Cortez, 5601Vonnie Lane,
Cypress; Mr. John Cheranne, 5591Vonnie Lane, Cypress; and Mr. Mark Weinanne, 5542
Saint Ann Avenue, Cypress.
COUNCILMAN CORONADO ARRIVED AT 8:25 p.m.
The following people spoke in opposition to Mr. Kim's request: Mr. Keith Moriarity,
Cypress Beverage, 5531 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress; Mr. Williams, 5525 Vonnie Lane,
Cypress; Mr. Jame Coppage, 8882 Watson Street, Cypress; Mr. Robert Kearns, 8762
Grindlay Street, Cypress; and Mr. Robert Valdez, Cypress.
Mr. Moriarity presented a petition containing 155 signatures representing opposition
to this request.
City Attorney John Murphy explained that the certification required by law is not
contained in the petition. Mr. Murphy added the certification which Mr. Moriarity
signed under oath.
After lengthy discussion, Councilman Kanel moved to close the public hearing and
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, denying Conditional Use Permit
No. 84-7.
RESOLUTION NO. 2780
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DENYING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 84-7 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Partin and carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen, and Partin
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Lacayo
RECESS: Mayor Partin declared a recess at 8:50 p.m. The meeting reconvened at
9:02 p.m. Ail Council Members were present.
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CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-12, NAUGLES,
DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT, MISSION CENTER SHOPPING CENTER, S/W CORNER OF LINCOLN
AVENUE AND DENNi STREET: Chris Eynon, referring to her report dated May 7, 1984,
explained that this application represents a request to construct a drive-thru
restaurant within the Mission Center Shopping Center located at the southwest
corner of Lincoln Avenue and Denni Street. Naugles, Incorporated, proposes to
locate their restaurant at the western end of the Mission Center's central park-
ing area. The facility would have some outdoor patio seating and would provide
a drive-thru order station and pick-up service window, and proposes to operate
on a 24-hour basis. The facility has been designed to work within the framework
of the Center's existing parking patterns and circulation system. Staff recom-
mended approval subject to conditions contained in Exhibit "A".
Mr. Roger Barbosa, representing Naugles, Incorporated, was present to support the
request and to state his agreement to all conditions.
Councilman Mullen moved to close the. public hearing and adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 84-12, subject
to conditions recommended.by staff.
RESOLUTION NO. 2781
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-12 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Partin and unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partln
None
None
CONSENT CALENDAR: Mayor
under "Consent Calendar"
be enacted by one motion
Partin announced that all items listed on the agenda
were to be considered by the Council as routine and will
approving the recommendations on the agenda.
Councilman Lacayo moved
The motion was seconded
roll call vote:
to approve Items #9 through #29 on the Consent Calendar.
by Mayor Partin and unanimously carried by the following
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin
None
None
Item No. 9: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of Adjourned Regular Meeting
of April 19, 1984 and Regular Meeting of April 23, 1984.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of April 19, 1984 and
April 23, 1984, as submitted.
Item No. 10: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt Ail Ordinances Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 11: Consideration of a Request from the St. Irenaeus Fiesta Committee
for Waiver of Fees for the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church's Annual Fiesta.
Recommendation: That the City Council grant the request to waive all required
fees for the St. Irenaeus Catholic Church's 21st Annual Fiesta to be held on
June 23 and 24, 1984, with the condition that no-fee building and electrical
permits be obtained for the carnival activities.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Proclaiming June, 1984, as "Recreation and
Parks Month".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim June,
1984, as "Recreation and Parks Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Proclaiming May 28, 1984, as a "Day of Prayer".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 28,
1984, as a "Day of Prayer" in the City of Cypress.
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Item No. 14: Consideration of Claim Filed by Benjamin F. Card, Attorney, on
Behalf of Louis and Clare Fezza.
Recommendation: That the City Council reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Claim Filed by Douglas and Melinda Cox.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Claim Filed by Maureen J. Fitzpatrick on Behalf
of Spurgeon Associates.
Recommendation: Recelve and file.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution of Commendation for
Mr. A. E. "Pat" Arnold.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, commending Mr. A. E. "Pat" Arnold upon his retirement as a member of
the Orange County Board of Education.
RESOLUTION NO. 2782
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING MR. A. E.
"PAT" ARNOLD UPON HIS RETIREMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF
EDUCATION.
Item No. 18: Consideration of Promotional Employment List - Dispatcher.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Promotional Employment List
for the position of Dispatcher as submitted.
Item No. 19: Consideration of Contractor's Request for Extension of Time for
the Installation of Street lights for the Community Development Project, 8th Year
Program - Bishop, Watson, and Grindlay Streets, City of Cypress Project No.
7938-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Traffic Signals, Etc.'s request
for a seventy (70) working day extension of time to August 28, 1984.
Item No. 20: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Parcel Map No. 84-1109
(Katella Avenue, north side, west of Knott Street).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map No. 84-1109 and
accept the bond for public improvemente in the amount of $48,600.00, which is
not less than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements and authorize
the City Clerk to sign the record map,
Item No. 21: Consideration of Proclaiming May, 1984, as "Older Americans Month".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May, 1984, as
"Older Americans Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 22: Consideration of a Resolution Adopting a New Fee Schedule for
Animal Shelter and Animal Control Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, adopting the new animal shelter and animal control fee schedule.
RESOLUTION NO. 2783
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADOPTING A NEW
FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANIMAL SHELTER AND ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 1984.
Item No. 23: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Eagle Scout Antoine
David Simmons.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, commending Boy Scout Antoine David Simmons on attaining the rank of
Eagle Scout.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2784
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING
BOY SCOUT ANTOINE DAVID SIMMONS ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 24: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 12149 (Moody
Street, east side, south of Lincoln Avenue).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 12149 and
accept the landscape bond in the amount of $6,400.00 and authorize the City
Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 25: Consideration of Time Extension of Variance No. 83-2, Increase in
Density Allowed and Decrease in Parking Requirements (5701Vonnie Lane).
Recommendation: That the City Council grant a one-year extension to Variance
No. 83-2, whereby said Variance will expire on June 27, 1985.
Item No. 26: Consideration of Ordinance Relating to Exemptions to Sales and Use
Taxes for Operators of Waterborne Vessels.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title only, title
as follows, adding to Exemptions in Section 26-9.6 of the City Code relating
to Sales and Use Taxes.
ORDINANCE NO. 725
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING TO
EXEMPTIONS IN SECTION 26-9.6 RELATING TO SALES AND USE TAXES.
Item No. 27: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic
Beverage License filed by Gloria Gertrude Tuinhout, D.B.A. Dutch Dairy,
11741 Valley View, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 28: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Eagle Scout
Warren Kyle Brodowski.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, commending Eagle Scout Warren Kyle Brodowski.
RESOLUTION NO. 2785
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT WARREN KYLE BRODOWSKI ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 28A: Consideration of Supporting HR 5310 - P.E.R.S. Mandatory
Retirement Bill.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to prepare a letter for
the Mayor's signature to the appropriate legislators supporting HR 5310.
Item No. 28B: Consideration of Promotional Certified List - Account Clerk II.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Promotional Employment List
for the position of Account Clerk II as submitted.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 29: Consideration of an application for Leave to Present a Late
Claim Filed on Behalf of Brian Belcher by K~nneth A. Satin, Attorney.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, officially
deny the Application for Leave to Present a Late Claim filed by Kenneth A.
Satin, Attorney, on behalf of Brian Belcher.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CABLE TELEVISION REGULATING ORDINANCE AND AGREEMENT GRANTING
A NON-EXCLUSIVE CATV FRANCHISE TO COPLEY/COLONY CABLEVISION OF CYPRESS, INCORPORATED:
Mr. Barrett summarized his report dated May 9, 1984, and stated that the City and
Copley/Colony negotiating teams have reached agreement on the terms and provisions
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of the CATV Ordinance~and the franch~seagreement, and all major concerns have
been resolved. He explained that within sixty days of franchise acceptance,
Copley/Colony shall apply for all necessary permits, licenses, and authorization,
and within one hundred eigh~ days from that time, construction and installation
shall commence.
Barry Kerr, Regional Manager of the West Coast, stated that his is looking forward
to working with Cypress and feels the system will service all of the City's needs.
Mr. Michael Isaacs, a member of the negotiating team for Copley/Colony, was
present to support the first reading of the Ordinance and to assure the Council
that all of the City's interests would be protected.
Mr. Clark, Mr. White, Ms. Browning, and Mr. Barten were also present to express
their pleasure at working with the City in the project.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Kanel to: (1) approve
the first reading of the Ordinance by title, title as follows, adding Chapter 6 to
the Cypress City Code, regulating community antenna television franchising and
operation; (2) approve the first reading of an Ordinance by title only, title as
follows, granting a non-exclusive franchise to Copley/Colony Cablevision of Cypress,
Incorporated, to operate a cable television system in the City of Cypress pursuant
to the agreement; and (3) authorize, upon the effective date of the franchise
Ordinance, for the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the agreement grant-
ing a non-exclusive franchise to Copley/Colony Cablevision of Cypress, Incorporated,
to operate a cable television system in the City of Cypress, California, and setting
forth conditions accompanying the granting of the franchise.
ORDINANCE NO. 726
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING CHAPTER 6
TO THE CYPRESS CITY CODE REGULATING COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION FRANCHIS-
ING AND OPERATION.
ORDINANCE NO. 727
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CI%~f COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS GRANTING A NON-
EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO COPLEY/COLONY CABLEVISION OF CYPRESS, INCORPORATED,
TO OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNS, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO.
8384-52: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Finance Director dated May 3, 1984,
outlining the two bids received for one hundred and eighty-five traffic signs and
fifty reflectors.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept the
bid of Safeway Signs Company, 134th Street, Gerdena, as the lowest responsible
bidder and to award the contract for traffic signs in the amount of $3,833.20.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEM~BERS: Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF THREE (3) YEAR CONTRACT FOR CITY/DISTRICT AUDIT
SERVICES, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-47: Mr. Essex presented a report from
the Finance Director dated May 7, 1984, outlining the 7 bids received for audit
services.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado, that the
City Council and acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recration and Park pistric~ accept the proposal of Simonis Moreland
Accountants, Incorporated, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 500, Newport Beach,
and award a three (3) year contract with a sixty~(60) day written cancellation
notice for audit services. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PORTABLE DANCE FLOOR:
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8384-50: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Recreation
and Park Director outlining the 3 bids received for a portable dance floor. The
dance floor is to be placed in the Youth Wing of the Community Center to create a
softer floor for dancers and to make the Community Center auditorium available
for other programs.
Acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, it was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman
Mullen to: (1) approve the award of contract for the purchase of a portable
dance floor from Pavich Flooring, 13811Molena Drive, Tustin, in the amount of
$8,500.00, and (2) appropriate $500.00 from the General Fund to Capital Project
Account #551. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin
None
None
C.qN~INUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: Mayor Partin stated that nominations have been
received by the City Manager's office and at this time placed the name of Joseph
Heinz for appointment to the Com~ission.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel to confirm the Mayor's appointment which was
seconded by Councilman Lacayo. The motion carried by a vote of four ayes with one
abstention by Councilman Coronado.
Councilman Mullen stated for the record the following: "The vote was three to
two in favor of Mr. Heinz, and while I was not one of the persons who voted for
Mr. Heinz, in view of the fact that he clearly is a candidate that's favored by
Council, then I will certainly support Mr. Heinz who I'm looking forward to being
a most productive and very intelligent member of the Commission."
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 83-5,
FOUR-UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX, 5662 BISHOP STREET: The Planning Director summarized
her report dated May 7, 1984, explaining the modifications to the landscape plan
which staff feels will further upgrade the project and meet the screening and
aesthetic bbjectives of Council. The significant modification involves changing
the proposed southerly screening trees from Evergreen Ash to Canary Island Pine.
It was moved by Couniclman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, to approve the
m~endment to Conditional Use Permit No. 83-5, Landscape Plan, with Condition No. 1
to read: "Actual siting of the southerly screening trees (Canary Island Pines)
shall be under the direct supervision of a staff member from the Planning
Department." The motion unanimously carried.
CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS PROVIDING
FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BOND LAW AND CONSIDERATION OF
ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY IS NEEDED AND SHALL
FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The Council stated that they would consider
these two items at the same time. Mr. Essex presented reports from Chris Eynon,
dated May 8, 1984, which shm~arize the .proposed ordinances necessary for the City
to become a participant in th~ ~le of:i~lt~st~al development bonds.
Mr. Mullen stated that he had received from Mr. Paul Erskine, publisher of the
News Enterprise, copies of a News Enterprise Editorial and news item, as well as
a Times Editorial, addressing the subject of Commercial-Industrial Development
Bonds, copies of which were distributed to the rest of the Council. Mr. Mullen
explained th~ Mr. g[sk~fl~had stated that he would be editorializing in opposition
to the bonds should the Council proceed with the sale.. Because of the length of
these items and in order to give the Council an opportunity to review these
Editorials, Mr. Mullen moved to continue these items to the douncil meeting of
May 29, 1984. Mayor Partin so ordered.
CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON NEIGHBORHOOD PROBLEM AT ACACIA STREET, NORTH
OF CRESCENT AVENUE: Mr. Essex presented a report s,m~arizing the meeting between
the Force Family and the Brown Family. The Police Chief and the two families
have met to discuss the issue that was presented to the City Council at the April
9, 1984, Council meeting.
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Mayor Partin announced that the report would be received and filed.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COI~ERCIAL WARRANT LIST
May 14, 1984
FOR WARRANTS NO. 4224 - 4386:
It was moved by Councilman Coronado, seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the
Warrant List for Warrants No. 4224 - 4386 in the total amount of $355,440.28. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Lacayo, Mullen, and Partin
None
None
PURCHASE OF ADVERTISEMENT - COMMUNITY ADVOCATE SPECIAL EDITION: Mr. Essex suggested
purchasing a half-page advertisement in the Community Advocate, in the amount of
$195.00, to help promote the City of Cypress, as well as the Chamber of Commerce.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen, to instruct the
City Manager to prepare a quarter-page and half-page copy to be considered by
Council at the meeting of May 29, 1984. The motion unanimously carried.
I~CK OF PARKING IN THE CITY: Mayor Partin, referring to a letter from a citizen
ticketed for parking at a red curb line while watching her grandson play Little
League, expressed his concern over the lack of parking and number of red curbs in
the City.
Councilman Mullen suggested that Council receive a copy of the letter and that
staff come back with a report at the next meeting.
Councilman Lacayo expressed his concern over the number of parking tickets, and
felt in certain situations discretion should be used for ticketing.
Councilman Kanel expressed concern over the lack of parking at Oak Knoll Park.
He stated his opinion that if a car is not obstructing emergency vehicles, and is
safely parked in the red zone, ticketing should not occur.
Mr. Essex stated that he will prepare a report, including a diagram of the parking,
for the Council meeting of May 29, 1984.
CONSIDERATION OF A PRESCHOOL SERVICE IN CYPRESS: Mayor Partin mentioned that he
had been contacted by a woman who requested that an affordable child care program
be initiated in Cypress, similar to the one in Los Alamitos, and requested that
the Recreation and Park Director contact the woman and research the possibility
of her request.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor called an Executive Session at 9:58 p.m. for matters
of litigation. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mrs. Phyllis Force, 8051 Acacia Street, arrived after Item 35
had been heard regarding the neighborhood problem at Acacia Street, north of
Crescent Avenue. She explained that the situation had improved until this evening.
She stated that between 6:30 p.m. and 10:05 p.m., approximately 19 kids had gathered
with no adult supervision.
Chief Ron Lowenberg encouraged her to call the police even if the problem is a large,
unsupervised group of kids. He also recommended that she keep in close contact with
Sargeant Schaefer.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m. to Tuesday, May 29,
1984, at 6:30 p.m., for a joint meeting with the Youth Commission.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
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