Minutes 96-08-12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
Held
August 12, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:35 p.m.,
Monday, August 12, 1996, in the Administrative Conference ROOM, 5275 orange Avenue,
Cypress, Mayor Walter K. Bowman presiding.
PRESENT:CouncilmemberS Age, Carroll, Kerry and Bowman
ABSENT: Counclimembers Jones
Also present were City Manager Mark ochenduszko, City Attorney John Cavanaugh and
Senior Management Analyst Kevin Justen.
WORKSHOP SESSION: Cypress Branch orange County Public Library: Finance and
Governance Issues.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES ARRIVED AT 4:40 P.M.
Mr. John Adams, orange County Librarian, provided the Council with the status of the
continuing problem of a reduction in resources to the County library system. He
advised discussions have been taking place over the past year with a Task Force which is
considering restructuring the County library system; however, no decision has been
made.
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 5:35 p.m. to enable the Council to
continue the meeting in the Council Chamber. The meeting reconvened at 5:42 p.m.
with all Counclimembers present. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and
Administrative Services Director.
CLOSED SESSION: mayor Bowman immediately recessed the meeting to enable the
Council to participate in Closed Session to discuss the agendized item of Conference
With Legal Counsel on one Anticipated Litigation (Government Code 54956.9(b). The
meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present were
the City Manager, City Attorney and staff members Bacock, Christoffels, DeCario, Kelly,
Storey and Wicker.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Councilmember Jones.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Bowman presented a Community Service Plaque to former Senior Citizens
Commissioner George Unan.
CATV Commissioner Karen Baker accepted her Certificate of Appointment from Mayor
Bowman.
The City Manager recapped the discussions held during the City Council meeting of
August 8, 1996 on the general obligation bond for the storm drain measure that will be
on the November 5, 1996 ballot. He then reviewed those discussions occurring at the
4:30 p.m. workshop session on the financing and governance issues regarding the
orange County Library system.
The City Attorney advised that the Closed Session item of Conference with Legal Counsel
on anticipated litigation had to do with some issues being negotiated with the
proposed transfer of the cable TV franchise from Continental to USWest.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS. For Clarification of Matters on the 7:00 P.M. Agenda.
Ms. Kitty Gritchen, 11619 Malden Street, Cypress, referred to the public hearing notice
on the tentative parcel map in the Valley View/Katella Avenue area and asked why it was
exempt from CEQA, Article 19, Section 15. Mayor Bowman stated that would be clarified
during the public hearing.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 12, 1996
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF WEED ABATEMENT CONTRACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996/97,
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9697-1-. The City Manager called upon the Public Works
Director to present the staff report dated August 1, 1996, which indicated that each
year the City provides a weed abatement service for vacant parcels within the City.
Weed abatement is done twice a year and costs related to this work are collected by the
City by special assessments placed on the tax roll for the properties affected. Bids were
advertised and solicited from nine contractors and one bid was received. Staff
recommended that the City Council authorize an additional appropriation of $8,000 for
weed abatement for fiscal year 1996-97 and it should be noted that these funds will be
recovered by the imposition of special assessments on the properties that require the
City to perform weed abatement services.
it was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to:
1 .Award the 1996/97 weed abatement contract to Gardner Tractor Service, 10552
Chestnut Avenue, Stanton, California 90680, in the amount of $36,540.
2.Appropriate $8,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to
Account No. 4181-11-271-07.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF TURF MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH GOLDEN BEAR
ARBORISTS, INC.: The Public Works Director reviewed the staff report dated August 1,
1996 which advised that the City Council had approved a three year agreement,
renewable annually, at its meeting of July 25, 1994, with Golden Bear Arborists, Inc., to
provide turf maintenance services. Based on their acceptable performance during the
first two years of the agreement, staff is recommending that the Council proceed with
the renewal of the agreement for year three beginning September 1, 1996 and
terminating August 31, 1997.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to renew
the existing turf maintenance contract with Golden Bear Arborists, Inc., 146 East Railroad
Avenue, Monrovia, California 91016, for year three beginning September 1, 1996, and
terminating August 31, 1997. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLASHING BEACON ON
DENNI STREET AT VIA MAJORCA, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9619, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
NO. 9697-2: At the request of the City Manager, the Public Works Director summarized
the staff report dated August 5, 1996, for which eight bids were received for the award
of contract for the installation of a flashing beacon on Denni Street at Via Majorca. The
work includes the installation of a flashing beacon to supplement the standard school
signing and markings for the purpose of providing advance warning of pedestrians
crossing at this location.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to:
1.Appropriate $1,160 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to
Account No. 4187-11-495-22 for this project;
2.Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9619 to be
Computer Service Co.; and
3@Award a contract for the installation of flashing beacon on Denni Street at Via
Majorca to Computer Service Co., 4570 East Eisenhower Circle, Anaheim, California
92807, in the amount of $12,731.00 (award amount of $11,574.00 plus 10%
contingency).
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AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the
City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Councilmember Kerry asked that Item No. 6, Design Review Committee's Approve of DRC
#96-21 and #96-23, be pulled. Councilmember Carroll requested that Item No. 14, Waiver
of Fees for Cinco de Mayo Event be removed. It was moved by councilmember Jones
and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to approve the Consent Calendar items No. 4
through 14, excluding Items No. 6 and 14. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 4: Motionto Approve City Council Minutes of July 22, 1996 and July 23, 1996.
Recommendation:That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
July 22,1996 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of July 23, 1996, as submitted.
Item No. 5,: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 6: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Joshua Schoenwaid.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, commending BoV Scout Joshua Schoenwald on attaining the rank of Eagle
Scout.
RESOLUTION NO. 4678
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT JOSHUA SCHOENWALD ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 8: Consideration of Resolution Endorsing the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Congressional Leadership Summit.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, endorsing the "California First" Congressional Leadership Summit, sponsored by
the Southern California Association of Governments, on August 19, 1996, in LOS Angeles,
and to authorize the Mayor to forward letters to our federal legislators, inviting them to
this event.
RESOLUTION NO. 4679
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ENDORSING THE
"CALIFORNIA FIRST" CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, SPONSORED BY THE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS, TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 19,
1996, IN LOS ANGELES.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Continuous Employment List - Police Officer (AT).
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Renewal of Contract for Codification and Supplement
Services of the City's Ordinances.
Recommendation:That the City Council authorize the renewal of the contract for
codification andsupplement services of the City's ordinances with the municipal Code
Corporation, forthe period of August 1, 1996 - July 31, 1999, with no change in the
existing contract.
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Item No. 11: Consideration of Building Official'S Attendance at the 74th Annual
Conference of the international Conference Of Building officials.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the Building
Official, Linda Haines, at the 74th Annual Conference of the International conference of
Building officials, to be held on September 8-13, 1996, and be reimbursed for all actual
and necessary expenses incurred.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Appropriation of $1,125 From the unreserved Fund
Balance of the General Fund for Class B License Training Authorized by the Maintenance
Employees Association (MEA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Recommendation: That the City Council appropriate $1,125 from the unreserved fund
balance of the General Fund to Account No. 4180-11-211-08 to fund Class B license
training authorized under the recently approved MEA MOU amendment.
Item NO. 13: Consideration of Recommendation From the Cable TV Commission For One
Public Access Grant - Fullerton College.
Recommendation: That the City Council move to approve the recommendation of the
Cable TV Commission, thereby granting one-time payment of S500.00 to Fullerton
College.
Regarding Item No. 6, Consideration Of Design Review Committee'S Approval of DRC #96-
21 and #96-23, Councilmember Kerry asked that this item be separated because she has
to abstain on DRC #96-23 because she has done work for that organization. it was
moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, Approving Design Review Committee Permit No.
96-21.
RESOLUTION NO. 4680
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-21 - 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
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Counclimember Age to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permits
No. 96-23.
RESOLUTION NO. 4681
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-23 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
With regard to item NO. 14, Consideration of Waiver of Fees for Cinco de Mayo Event,
Councilmember Carroll asked if financial statements are received from the Cypress High
School Athletic Boosters. The Finance Director reported that the City has not received
any statements, but the request will be made of them. it was moved by
Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age that the City Council,
acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, waive the facility use fees, except for facility deposit ($250) and liability
insurance ($242.21), for the Cypress High School Athletic Boosters 1997 Cinco de Mayo
celebration to be held on May 3,1997. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ASSENT:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Jones suggested that an item from Deferred Business or New Business
be brought forward and hearing no objection, Mayor Bowman so ordered.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE AND PLACEMENT OF BRONZE PLAQUE
HONORING FORMER CITY MANAGER DARRELL ESSEX: The City Manager called upon the
Senior Management Analyst, Kevin Justen, to make the presentation of the staff report
dated July 22, 1996 containing the proposed design, timeframe and cost estimate for
purchase of the plaque. The Council had previously approved the purchase of a bronze
plaque with a bas relief likeness of former City Manager Darrell Essex, his name and years
of service to the City.
Councilmember Jones referred to a letter from one of the vendors and their mention of
a granite plaque. Mr. Justen explained the difference between the two types of
plaques. Councilmember Age stated that she didn't believe that Councilmembers'
names should be on the plaque. On the larger plaque, it looked like the dedication is to
the Council.
Responding to Mayor Bowman, Mr. Justen replied that the granite plaque usually costs
less and the timeframe is shorter.
Councilmember Kerry asked if pictures or samples were available of the different
plaques.
Councilmember Age asked if the Council would consider obtaining a quotation from the
former City Manager in lieu of the Councilmembers' names.
Mayor Bowman directed that pictures or samples of both types of plaques be obtained
with cost information for the granite plaque at the next meeting. Mr. Justen asked for
clarification on whether a dedication ceremony will be scheduled for the installation of
the plaque and the Council agreed that a ceremony would be appropriate.
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-18, OFFICE BUILDING, 10801
WALKER STREET: The City Manager asked the Community Development Director to
summarize the staff report dated August 5, 1996, which represented a request to
construct a 108,000 square foot two-story office building at 10801 Walker Street. The
subject property is located within Planning Area 4 and portions of Planning Areas 5 and
8 of the Cypress Business and Professional Center Specific Plan area. Additionally, the
property is located within the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment
Project area. The proposed project meets all development codes and standards set
forth in the City of Cypress Zoning ordinance and the Cypress Business and Professional
Center Specific Plan. The proposed project is also consistent with the goals and policies
set forth in the City of Cypress General Plan, as well as the applicable LOS Alamitos Race
Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area Plan. Additionally, an initial Study
and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared for the proposed project, in
accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Design Review Committee reviewed and approved the architectural and site design
of the proposed building on July 25,1996. The Design Review Committee's decision shall
become effective upon the City Council's consent to the approval of Design Review
Committee No. 96-18.
Councilmember Kerry asked staff to encourage some taller landscaping between the
building and the railroad tracks.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to:
1.Adopt a Finding of de Minimis impact, approve the Negative Declaration and
direct staff to file a Notice of Determination and de Minimis Impact exemption;
and
2.Adopt the Rescilution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review
Committee No. 96-18, with conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4682
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-18 - 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-4, WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION FACILITY, 6555 KATELLA AVENUE: Mayor Bowman opened
the public hearing. The Community Development Director referred to the staff report
dated August 1, 1996, in which the applicant requested that the item be continued to
the City Council meeting of September 23, 1996.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
continue consideration of Conditional Use Permit NO. 96-4 to the meeting of September
23, 1996. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-7, WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION FACILITY, 6803 INTERNATIONAL AVENUE: The public
hearing was opened by the Mayor. The Community Development Director reviewed the
staff report dated August 1, 1996, which represented a request by The Planning Center
(on behalf of Pacific Bell Cellular) to construct an unmanned wireless communications
transmission facility at an existing office/warehouse development located at 6803
International Avenue. The Proposed facility included three flush-mounted antennas
attached to an existing 39 foot high roof equipment screen and a ground-mounted
electronic equipment cabinet. The proposed public utility use meets all development
codes and standards set forth in the Cypress Zoning ordinance and is consistent with
the provisions of the Lusk-Cypress Industrial Park Landscape Design Criteria Development
Standards and Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Additionally, in accordance with
the California Environmental OualitV Act (CEOA), an initial Study and a Negative
Declaration have been prepared for this project. Notices of this public hearing were
posted, published and mailed to all owners of properties located within 300 feet of the
subject parcel. To date, staff has not received any communication regarding this
project.
There was discussion by Councilmembers on the some of the conditions of approval.
Mr. Rick Bishop, The Planning Center, 1300 Dove Street, Ste. 100, Newport Beach,
representing the applicant Pacific Bell Mobile Services, clarified that the proposal is to
latch the three antennas onto the existing screen. Regarding Condition No. 22, he said
that was normally applied to free-standing structures. if a company were to abandon
the site, that structure would be removed. There is a provision in the existing lease
agreement that requires Pacific Bell to return the site to its pre-existing state if Pacific
Bell were to cease using the site. He requested that the second sentence on condition
No. 22 be reconsidered.
The City Attorney recommended that action be taken on the current proposal before
the Council. He suggested that staff be directed to review the provision in the lease
agreement with the Property owner and resolve it so that it protects the City.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the request.
it was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to close
the public hearing, adopt a finding of de Minimis Impact, approve the Negative
Declaration and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination and de Minimis impact
Exemption-, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 96-7, subject to conditions, and direct staff to review Condition No. 22 to the
satisfaction of the City Attorney for the protection of the City.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4683
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-7 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 96-110, REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL INTO THREE (3) PARCELS. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW
STREET AND KATELLA AVENUE: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The staff
report, dated August 1, 1996, was summarized by the Community Development Director.
She responded to the question posed under oral Communications by Mrs. Gritchen as it
would apply to each of the tentative parcel maps. She referred to a copy of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Article 19, Categorical Exemptions, listing
classes of projects "which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the
environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
Section 15315. Minor Land Divisions. Class 15 consists of the division of property in
urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial or industrial use into four or fewer
parcels...... Those are the sections referred to in the public hearing notice. The
application represented a request by Cypress Land Company to subdivide a 15 acre
parcel located at the southeast corner of valley View Street and Katelia Avenue into
three separate parcels- The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City's
Subdivision ordinance, Zoning ordinance and General Plan, as well as the applicable
Cypress Corporate Center Amended Specific Plan and Development Agreement No. 95-1.
In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a
Notice of Exemption will be filed for this project. Notices of the public hearing were
posted, published, and mailed to the owners of properties located within a 300-foot
radius of the subject property. To date, staff has not received any comments regarding
this matter.
Mr. Rick Shawney, agent for Cypress Land Company, 2203 E. Carson Street, Suite. A-1,
Long Beach, stated that they found the conditions of apliroval acceptable and
volunteered to answer questions.
No one wished to speak in support of the application. Mayor Bowman asked if anyone
wished to speak in opposition.
Mrs. Kitty Gritchen, 11619 Malden Street, Cypress, referred to the categorical exemption
Class 15 and said it didn't appear the cumulative impact was being taken into
consideration. She felt that an Environmental impact Report (EIR) should be done and
requested a hearing discussing the need for an EIR considering the cumulative impact.
The area is already overburdened by traffic, noise and pollution. She asked the Council
to consider the hearing before taking a vote on this project.
No one else spoke.
Responding to Councilmember Carroll's inquiry on the reason why there wasn't a
hearing, the Community Development Director reiterated CEQA, Article 19, Section
15300, Categorical Exemptions require the guidelines to include a list of classes of
projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the
environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA...." It
goes on to list minor land divisions, including the section just discussed.
After a question and answer period, it was moved by Councilmember Jones and
seconded by Councilmember Age to close the public hearing, direct staff to file a Notice
of Exemption in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 96-110, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4684
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 96-110 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 96-136, REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL INTO TWO (2) PARCELS, NORTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW
STREET AND KATELLA AVENUE: The public hearing was declared open by Mayor Bowman.
The Community Development Director began her presentation of the staff report dated
July 22, 1996, by stating that in accordance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, a Notice Of Exemption will be filed for the project. The
excerpt from CEQA as brief lv described in the previous hearing also applied to this
hearing. The application represented a request by Wariand investments to subdivide
the 8.9 acre site located at the northeast corner of Valley View Street and Katelia Avenue
into two separate parcels consisting of 2.3 acres and 6.6 acres, respectively. The
proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City's Subdivision Ordinance,
Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, as well as the applicable Warland/Cypress Business
Center Specific Plan and Development Agreement No. 95-2. Notices of the public
hearing were posted, published and mailed to the owners of properties located within a
300-foot radius of the subject Property. To date, staff has not received any comments
regarding this matter.
The ai)plicant, or a representative, was not in the audience.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
application.
Mr. Mike Gritchen, 11 619 Malden Street, Cypress, said it was his understanding that
Article 19, Section 15, stipulates that an EIR may be waived based on certain
circumstances but does not require it. He didn't believe that any consideration had
been given to the cumulative effect for traffic and other problems inherent in the
subject area and he formally requested that an EIR be done to determine what the
cumulative impact is of the entire area. He also said that apparently the decision had
alreadvbeen made to subdivide the subject parcels and he wanted to know why there
was no public hearing. Mayor Bowman advised that this was the public hearing on
those subdivisions. The Community Development Director commented that subdivisions
are made in a public hearing and that is what the public hearing is for this evening.
Councilmember Carroll asked that the reasons an EIR are not required be reiterated. The
Community Development Director then again paraphrased from the California
Environmental Quality Act, which is the State document that regulates environmental
issues. The City is being directed by CEQA to exempt certain projects.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to close
the public hearing, direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 96-136, subject to
conditions. Councilmember Jones commented that there is no project, there is no
traffic to consider, there is nothing that can be evaluated.
RESOLUTION NO. 4685
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 96-136 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 96-137, REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL INTO TWO (2) PARCELS, 5710, 5740, 5770 AND 11137 WARLAND
DRIVE: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Bowman. The City Manager asked the
Community Development Director to review the staff report dated July 25, 1996, which
represented a request by the Warland Investments Company to subdivide an 8.8 acre
parcel located at 5710, 5740, 5770 and 11137 Wariand Drive into two separate parcels.
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New parcels are designated I and 2 and will consist of 5.7 and 3.1 acres, respectively.
Parcel I is currently undeveloped and parcel 2 is developed with three office/warehouse
buildings. The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City's Subdivision
Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, as well as the applicable Warland/Cypress
Business Center Specific Plan and Development Agreement No. 95-2. In accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Notice of Exemption will
be filed for this project. Notices of the public hearing were posted, published and
mailed to the owners of properties located within a 300-foot radius of the subject
property. To date, staff has not received any comments regarding this matter.
The Mayor noted the applicant was not in the audience. He asked if anyone wished to
speak in support of or in opposition to the application.
Mrs. Kitty Gritchen, 11619 Maiden Street, Cypress, said that she realized there aren't any
projects being discussed, but she felt that the developers were asking because they
have some plans for the property. A big consideration for her was that the Council has
historically approved projects individually and doesn't consider the cumulative effect,
which Is the reason she is requesting an EIR.
Mr. Mike Gritchen, 11619 Malden Street, Cypress, referred to Article 19, Section 15 and
asked who determined that the parcel does not require an EIR and what criteria were
used. He would like the answer tonight, if possible.
At the request of Mayor Bowman, the Community Development Director read for the
record, from CEQA, Article 19, under a Categorical Exemption, the definition a@d then
the Section that applied. "Section 21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these
guidelines to include a list of classes of projects which have been determined not to
have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt
from the provisions Of CEQA. in response to that mandate, the Secretary for Resources
has found that the following classes of projects listed in this article do not have a
significant effect on the environment and they are declared to be categorically exempt
from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents." So, you have
the state level who made this list and then, Section 15315 discusses minor land divisions.
"Class 15 consists of the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential,
commercial or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division Is in
conformance with the general plan and zoning. No variances or exceptions are
required. All services and access to the proposed parcels to locate standards are
available. The parcel is not involved in a division of a larger parcel within two years and
the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 200/o."
Responding to Councilmember Carroll, the City Attorney said that staff is following the
mandate articulated under CEQA.
Mr. Gritchen remarked that the article allows this decision to be made, it does not
mandate that it be made. The City Attorney responded that it is mandated if those
guidelines are met.
Further, the Community Development Director stated that the Secretary for Resources
makes the finding that the following classes of projects listed in the article do not have
a significant effect. So the finding of whether there's a significant effect is made at the
state level if the project applies to this. The City Attorney advised that under CEQA, it
doesn't mandate that there be a subdivision, which is a separate issue.
Mr. Gritchen asked if there was any consideration given to the cumulative effect as it
relates to the entire area. The City Attorney responded that no analysis was made on a
cumulative basis because CEQA has determined it is not a project.
Mr. Gritchen remarked that it seemed it would be in the C!tV's best interest if
consideration were given to cumulative effect and concerns could best be put to rest
by having an environmental impact report done for the entire area. He formally made
another request for an EIR because of the cumulative impact before anything else is
done in that area.
Councilmember Kerry asked if staff reviewed the cumulative effect of projects and the
Community Development Director responded in the affirmative.
No one else wished to speak.
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It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded Councilmember Carroll to close
the public hearing, direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 96-137, subject to
conditions. Councilmember Carroll commented that Council, staff and consultants look
at the total buildout of the project. The issue is the subdivision of parcels.
RESOLUTION NO. 4686
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 96-137 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Tt,.e motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 96-138, REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL INTO TWO (2) PARCELS. 10700 VALLEY VIEW STREET AND 6100
GATEWAY DRIVE: The Mayor opened the public hearing. At the request of the City
Manager, the Community Development Director summarized the staff report dated July
25, 1996, which represented a request by the Warland Investments Company to
subdivide a 7.8 acre parcel located at 10700 Valley view Street and 6100 Gateway Drive
into two separate parcels. On the parcel map, the new parcels are designated as I and
2, and will consist of 4.7 and 3.1 acres, respectively. The subject site was approved for
the development of two office/warehouse buildings totaling 130,000 square feet. The
proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with the City's subdivision Ordinance,
Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, as well as the applicable Wariand/Cypress Business
Center Specific Plan and Development Agreement No. 95-2. in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Notice of Exemption will be
filed for this project. Notices of the public hearing were posted, published and mailed
to the owners of properties located within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. To
date, staff has not received any comments regarding this matter.
Councilmember Carroll again asked, for the record, why the City is not required or even
permitted to ask for an EIR. The City Attorney responded that not only is the City not
required to do an EIR, one cannot be imposed. The Community Development Director
referred to Article 19, Categorical Exemptions, Section 15300 gives the definition of a
categorical exemption and that is the section that refers to what the Secretary of
Resources has found does not have a significant effect and they are declared to be
categorically exempt and they shall be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. Section
21084 of the Public Resources Code requires these guidelines to include a list of classes
of projects which have been determined not to have a significant effect on the
environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. In
response to that mandate, the Secretary for Resources has found that the following
classes of projects listed in this article do not have a significant effect on the
environment and they are declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement
for the preparation of environmental documents. Section 15315 discusses minor land
divisions and describes Class 15 which consists of the division of property in urbanized
areas zoned for residential, commercial or industrial uses into four or fewer parcels
when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and Zoning, no variances or
exceptions are required. All services and access to the proposed parcels to local
standards are available. The parcel was not involved in the division of a larger parcel
within the previous two years and the parcel does not have an average slope greater
than 20%. it would be very difficult to make an argument that it is not consistent with
General Plan or Zoning and that services and access to the site haven't been planned
because that is what a Specific Plan does.
The applicant wasn't in the audience. No one wished to speak in support of the
application.
Mr. Mike Gritchen said that he thought the developer would be putting in two
driveways and not three. Because of this the developer has agreed to fund a portion of
the third left turn lane from Valley View Street onto Katelia Avenue. He asked the
Council to take into consideration the traffic impact and he did not recall any discussion
on any project approval that discussed its cumulative impact on the area.
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No one else wished to speak.
it was moved by Councilmember carroll and seconded by Mayor Bowman to close the
public hearing, direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 96-138, subject to
conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4687
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 96-138 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS. Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-8, TEMPORARY
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE STORAGE YARD, 4912 LINCOLN AVENUE:
Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The City Manager asked the Community
Development Director to summarize the staff report dated July 25, 1996, which
represented a proposal to lease a portion of the site for the temporary storage of not
more than 50 vehicles, construction materials and equipment. The use will occupy
29,250 square feet of the 34,320 square foot parcel. The subject property is a
rectangular lot located in the Commercial Heavy Zone and the County Redevelopment
Project Area. The applicant anticipates this use to have a duration of one to two years.
The intent of the site is to accommodate the overflow of storage items from the
Primary site located at 4620 Lincoln Avenue due to a soil remediation project. The
existing structure at 4912 Lincoln Avenue will not be leased by Mr. Hansen. The subject
Property is fenced with a six foot high chain link fence with metal slats. in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be filed for this
project. Based on the analysis, staff recommends that City Council approve the
temporary use of this site as a storage facility for a maximum two year period, subject
to the conditions imposed. Notices of the public hearing were mailed to all property
owners within a 300 foot radius.
Councilmember Carroll asked that a condition be imposed that the slats through the
chain link fence will be maintained. Responding to Councilmember KerrV's concern
about the dust, the Community Development Director said a condition of approval
could be required if there is a problem with the dust.
The applicant, Leo Hansen, 4620 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, commented that they are
facing a situation on their property which will require disruption of the body shop
business. Their intent is to develop 4620 Lincoln Avenue to another use and move both
companies to another site. He accepted the conditions of approval.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mr. Frank Correia, 4906 Bishop Street, Cypress, spoke in support of the project.
Mr. Mike Carney, Bishop Street, Cypress, advised that the fence is well-maintained, the
slats are in good shape and the prior tenant would appear to have been more noisy
than the proposed tenant.
No one wished to speak in opposition to the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to close
the public hearing, adopt a finding of de Minimis impact, approve the Negative
Declaration and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination and de Minimis impact
Exception; and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 96-8, subject to conditions, including the added conditions of approval
regarding the maintenance of the chain link fence and the water truck in the event it is
necessary to control dust.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES August 12, 1996
RESOLUTION NO. 4688
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARY STORAGE FACILITY FOR HANSEN'S AUTO BODY
UNDER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-8 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-19/DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE NO. 96-17, 5177 AND 5179 LINCOLN AVENUE: The public hearing was opened by
the Mayor. At the City Manager's request, the Community Development Director
presented the staff report dated July 29, 1996, which represented a request to amend
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-19 to allow the installation of automobile stereo
equipment at 5179 Lincoln Avenue. The installation of automobile stereo equipment is
an accessory use to the existing retail stereo use located adjacent to this site at 5177
Lincoln Avenue. Also included with this request is an application for Design Review
Committee approval to install a roll-up door for the purpose of providing vehicle access
to the installation area. The proposed use meets the development standards as set
forth in the Cypress Zoning Code and is consistent with the intent and the goals of the
Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Project Area Plan. in accordance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act, this project is categorically exempt, Class 1.
Notices of the public hearing were posted, published and mailed to all property owners
within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. To date, staff has not received any
comments regarding this project.
Mr. Mohamad Aboabdo, 14836 Piuma Avenue, Norwalk, had no questions and agreed
with the conditions of approval.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
application. No one did.
it was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to close
the public hearing and approve the Resolutions by title only, titles as follow, approving
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 89-19 and Design Review Committee No. 96-
17, with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4689
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-19 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 4690
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-17 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-9, ESTABLISH A
CHURCH USE, 5900 BALL ROAD: Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing open. The
City Manager asked the Community Development Director to review the staff report
dated July 29, 1996 representing a request by Mr. Mohammed Zaverl to establish a
church use on the property located at 5900 Ball Road. The project consisted of minor
improvements to the existing building along with paving and landscaping
improvements to the rear portion of the property. The proposed use meets the
development standards as set forth in the Cypress Zoning Code. In accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be
filed for this project. Notices of the public hearing were posted, published and mailed
to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. To date, staff
has not received any comments regarding this project.
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Mr. Mohammed Ansari, architect, 14730 Firestone Blvd., Suite 310, La Mirada, mentioned
the block wall on the east and south side, which currently has a chain link fence. He
requested that the Council grant either a period of time to plant the mature trees or
plant less expensive, fast-growing trees. Also, if they are unable to provide 165 parking
spaces, they would provide 102 spaces to meet the current requirements.
The Community Development Director stated that they would work with the applicant
on the screening trees and the paving of only 102 parking spaces but wanted to assure
that the remainder of the lot is landscaped.
No one wished to speak in favor of the proposal. Mayor Bowman asked if anyone
wished to speak in opposition to the application.
Mr. Joe Dadi, neighbor, no address given, had several questions about the project, which
were answered by staff.
Mr. Colin Moeser, neighbor, no address given, had some additional questions on the
project and the Community Development Director advised that the project plans are in
the Planning Department and staff would go over them with the neighbors.
There was a question and answer period between Councilmembers and the applicant on
fencing, security gate, worship times and landscaping.
Responding to Mayor Bowman, Mr. Ansari advised that they would fix and maintain the
chain link fence.
Councilmembers Carroll and Kerry suggested timelines for the block wall.
Councilmember Age would opt for paving the entire parking lot or pave and mark 102
spaces and sod the rest of the lot.
Mr. Dadi asked about the drainage and the Public Works Director said that one of the
conditions is that a grading and drainage plan be submitted for approval.
After further discussion, Councilmember Age felt that the block wall issue should be
addressed and if additional time would be allowed.
Councilmember Carroll asked the City Attorney if there were any consequences in giving
this church special consideration. The City Attorney responded that because it is a
conditional use permit, fairly wide latitude was granted with respect to the type of use;
however, there are limitations because the Council can only impose those conditions
which they feel address or mitigate the impacts the use might create.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to close
the public hearing, approve the Negative Declaration in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act; approve the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96-9, subject to
conditions, including the maintenance and upgrade of the chain link fence until it is safe
and secure, a block wall to be erected within the time period of three years, the trees
and landscaping planted as per staff recommendation, 102 parking stalls paved and
striped, with the remainder of the area either to be paved without striping or to be
sodded, which must be done prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy. The
security gate is optional.
RESOLUTION NO. 4691
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-9 - 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
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 9:35 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
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NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CATV COMMISSION REGARDING CABLE TV
PUBLIC, EDUCATION, & GOVERNMENT CHANNEL 1992-1994 REVIEW - PUBLICITY PLAN FOLLOW-
UP RECOMMENDATIONS: The City Manager requested the Administrative Services Director
present the staff report dated August 5, 1996, which was a follow-up to an earlier
Council approval of the CATV Commission recommendations. At a previous meeting, the
City Council voted to approve the publicity plan recommendations in concept and
referred the matter back to the CATV Commission for further review of the specific
budgetary issues relating to the recommendations. These items were reviewed by the
Commission and, at the August 1 meeting, the Commission voted 4-0 to approve the
publicity plan as revised. The Commission recommendations will not involve budget
appropriations at this time.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the Publicity plan as recommended by the Cable TV Commission. The motion
unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CHANGING THE NAME OF THE CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION: The staff
report dated August 5, 1996 advised that the Council had requested that staff prepare a
report for the consideration of changing the name of the Cable Television Commission
possibly to the Cable Television and Technology Commission. During discussions with
the CATV Commission at their August 1 meeting, there were a few comments regarding
the expanding technology of telecommunications but there were no objections to
changing the name of the Commission.
Councilmember Kerry commented that there was new technology involved and there
will be major changes in the next few years. She believed the CATV Commission needed
more flexibility.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age to change
the name of the CATV Commission to the Cable TV and Technology Commission and
direct the Commission to restate their duties. The motion unanimously carried with the
following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Bowman recognized CATV Commissioners Martin and Baker who were in the
audience.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER GRANTING A
FRANCHISE TO METRICOM, INC., TO PROVIDE WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION SERVICES WITHIN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager asked the Public Works Director to summarize
the staff report dated August 7, 1996, to which was attached a proposed ordinance
granting Metricom, Inc. a franchise to operate a wireless data service within the City's
right-of-waV. in consideration of the granting of a franchise, Metricom is proposing to
pay to the City five percent of Metricom's gross revenues. The report asked the City
Council to direct staff to notice and schedule a public hearing to consider granting a
franchise agreement to Metricom.
Councilmember Jones had some questions on the attached proposed ordinance and she
would not be present at the August 26,1996 Council meeting. The City Attorney
suggested she put her concerns in writing and they would be addressed during the
public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, declaring the intention to grant a franchise
to Metricom, Inc. and setting Monday, August 26,1996 at 7:30 p.m. as the date and time
for the public hearing.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4692
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO METRICOM, INC., TO PROVIDE WIRELESS DATA
TRANSMISSION SERVICES WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE FOR A HEARING THEREON.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES:0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 21952 - 22240: It was
moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age to approve the
Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 21952 through 22240 in the amount of
$890,160.52. 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
CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT IATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-
Officio Governing Board of Directors.
CONSIDERATION OF AYSO SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING PROJECT: The Recreation and Park
Director reviewed the staff report dated August 5, 1996, which indicated that the
American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) has been working with the District for the
past several years for funding of the proposed soccer field lighting at Lexington Junior
High School. The estimated cost of the project is $120,000 and AYSO is requesting that
the Cypress Recreation and Park District contribute one-half or $60,000 toward the cost.
With the approval of the Anaheim Union High School District, AYSO has conducted two
community meetings at Lexington Junior High School to inform the community of the
lighting project. They have provided notice of the meeting to homes within 500 feet of
the proposed lighted soccer fields. There was no community opposition at either the
June 12 or the June 19, 1996 meeting. At the regular Recreation and Community
Services Commission meeting in July, Commissioners voted to recommend approval of
the AYSO proposed concept for sports field lighting at the Lexington Junior High School.
The Commission suggested that a public meeting be held by the Commission to
determine community concerns to allow the Commission to make appropriate
recommendations for conditions to the various agreements. The Commission also
suggested that staff conduct the appropriate environmental reviews for future Council
approval.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Carroll that the
City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, approve the concept of the American Youth Soccer
Organization's proposal for sports field lighting at Lexington Junior High School and
direct the Commission to hold a public meeting prior to final submittal to the City
Council of specific details and conditions of the project. 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
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 10:00 p.m. to enable the City Council to
act as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 10:03 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Councilmember Carroll asked for an update on the 800 MHz system be placed on the
next agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 10:05 p.m. to 4:30 P.m.,
Monday, AUgUSt 26, 1996 in the Administrative Conference Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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