Minutes 84-09-11
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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 1], 1984
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:38 p.m., on
Tuesday, September 11, 1984, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Mayor Richard Partin presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Mayor Partin
Councilman Lacayo
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; Mark Heubsh, Assistant City Attorney, and
the following staff members: Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Dunn, Eynon, Hurst and
Lowenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Kanelled the Pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any
matter which was not on the agenda.
Mr. George Hallak, Chairman of the Recreation and Community Services Commission, was
present to invite the Council members to a reception to honor former Recreation and
Community Services Commissioners Jeanne Hawkins and Alvin Weinberg on September 18,
1984, 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Partin, speaking on behalf of the Council, indicated that the members would be
present.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION FOR THE "CYPRESS
GAMBLERS" AND THE "CYPRESS PANTHERS" SOFTBALL TEAMS: Mayor Partin presented
the Resolutions of Commendation to the Cypress Gamblers and the Cypress Panthers girls'
local softball teams, commending the Cypress Gamblers for obtaining the 1984 Junior
Olympic program national championship, and commending the Cypress Panthers for its
national championship in the field of softball.
The Council concurred that each team member should receive a copy of the group picture
taken tonight.
Councilman Coronado suggested that at the main entrance to the City a plaque could be
posted with the name of the present championship teams. Mayor Partin agreed and stated
that it should be discussed in further detail at a later date.
RECESS: Mayor Partin called a recess at 8:03 p.m. to enable the softball teams to exit
before proceeding with the remainder of the meeting. The meeting reconvened at 8:14 p.m.
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS: Mr. Essex requested an Executive Session for matters
of personnel, which was added to the agenda as Item No. 18.
Mayor Partin added Item No. 17-A, consideration of complaints regarding the Landell School
property.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: RESOLUTION OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL OVERRULING THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S
DETERMINATION REGARDING THE CONSISTENCY OF THE GENERAL PLAN, SPECIFIC
PLAN AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS WITH THE
AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN: Mr. Essex requested a continuance of this item to
the meeting of October 9, 1984, because City Attorney John Murphy could not be present.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Partin ordered this item continued to the meeting of October 9,
1984.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - THE HIDE-AWAY, 4360 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS:
Mr. Essex explained that this item was continued to enable the owner and manager of the
Hide-Away to meet with the Homeowners Association to address their concerns. No further
communications have been received.
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Mr. Hans-Juergen Dawodniak, owner of the Hide-Away, presented the Council with a signed
agreement between the Association and the Hide-Away. Mr. Dawodniak added that both
sides have been cooperative and are satisfied with the agreement.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Partin to close the public hearing
and approve the application for the live entertainment permit, subject to conditions by staff,
and with the proviso that staff verify the authenticity of the signatures on the agreement.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCil.. MEMBERS:
I COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
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.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve Item
Nos. 4 - 11 on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
I COUNCil.. MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
Item No.4: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 27,
1984.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of August 27, 1984, as
submitted.
Item No.5: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented For Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No.6: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed
by Anil Kashyap, President of Sonaz Foods, Inc., D.B.A. Straw Hat Pizza, 4185 Ball Road,
Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No.7: Consideration of Claim Filed by Alan David Pulsifer.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the suhject claim and refer it to
the City's Claim Adjuster, Carl Warren and Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item No.8: Consideration of Proclaiming October 14 - 20, 1984, as "Traffic Safety
Observance Week".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officiaHy proclaim Octoher 14 - 20,
1984, as "Traffic Safety Observance Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No.9: Consideration of Attendance by the Assistant City Manager to the California
Manufacturers Association's 26th Annual Workers' Compensation Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of David Barrett,
Assistant City Manager, to the California Manufacturers Association's 26th Annual Workers'
Compensation Conference to be held on October 3 - 4, 1984, in Monterey, California, and be
reim bursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Agreement With Los Angeles County Flood Control District
for Recreational Use of the Coyote Creek Channel Right-or-Way, City of Cypress Project
No. 8219-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement with the Los Angeles
County Flood Control District for recreational use of the Coyote Creek Channel Right-of-
Way and authorize the execution of same.
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Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 11: Consideration of Status Report on Claim of Susan Downing.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, receive and file this matter.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET:
Councilman Kanel presented the Council with a Resolution that he had rewritten from the
original received from the City of Westminster, urging reduction of federal deficit spending
and supporting a balanced federal budget.
The Council agreed that the rewritten Resolution expresses the Council's concerns better
than the original presented at the meeting of August 27, and all indicated a willingness to
support this Resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Councilman Mullen, to adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, urging the reduction of federal deficit spending and supporting
a balanced federal budget.
RESOLUTION NO. 2836
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, URGING REDUCTION OF FEDERAL DEFICIT
SPENDING AND SUPPORTING A BALANCED FEDERAL BUDGET.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE INVESTMENT IN EXCELLENCE VIDEO
TRAINING PROGRAM: Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated September 5, 1984,
explaining that one of the goals of the Administration Department for the 1984/85 Budget is
to improve overall productivity, morale, and effectiveness of staff by providing motivational
training to management and supervisory personnel and also by providing effective
communications, goal setting, and personal development training for all employees.
Mr. Essex further explained that he had met with the City Managers of Los Alamitos, La
Palma and Hawaiian Gardens regarding this program and all three of these cities have
expressed an interest in participating, thereby sharing the cost of $18,000 for the program.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize te City
of Cypress' participation in the Investment in Excellence Program as outlined in the staff
report dated September 5, 1984; authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
Pacific Institute, Incorporated, for this program; and to participate with the cities of Los
Alamitos, La Palma and Hawaiian Gardens in a joint venture training effort. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS
NO. 5857 - 6055: It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel, to
approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 5857 - 6055, in the total amount of $756,432.76.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 731 ENACTING A ZONING MORATORIUM ON
FORTUNE-TELLING BUSINESSES, BY EXTENDING THE TERM FOR A PERIOD OF TEN
MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS: It was moved by Councilman Kanel, seconded by Mayor
Partin, to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the
Ordinance.
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ORDINANCE NO. 732
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 731 ENACTING A ZONING
MORATORIUM ON FORTUNE-TELLING BUSINESSES,
BY EXTENDING THE TERM FOR A PERIOD OF
TEN MONTHS AND FIFTEEN DAYS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MATTERS:
The Cypress City Council Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER
LANDSCAPING: Mr. Essex presented a staff report dated August 24, 1984, a request for
appropriation of $1,900 for plant materials for landscaping needs at the Cypress Community
Center. The Recreation and Community Services Commission has met for the past several
months with the District and Public Works staff to develop an appropriate landscape design
for the Community Center entry way, Phase I, and the east and west sides of the building,
Phase II. The project would be completed over the next six months, with all labor and
maintenance provided by the Public Works Department.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman
Coronado to approve the appropriation of $1,900 from the Cypress Recreation and Park
District General Funds to Account No. 4111-12-308.10 for Community Center landscaping as
recommended by the Recreation and Community Services Commission. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanel, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR COMMISSION CONFERENCE
ATTENDANCE: Mr. Essex summarized the staff report dated August 29, 1984, a request
from the Recreation and Community Services Commission for appropriation of funds for
Commissioners' attendance at the California Park and Recreation Society State Conference
in Sacramento, as well as various regional and local conferences during the 1984-85 budget
year, in the total amount of $3,200.
The City Council indicated support for this request, therefore, it was moved by Councilman
Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the appropriation of $3,200 from the
Cypress Recreation and Park District General Fund to Account 4206-12-328.10 as
recommended by the Recreation and Community Services Commission. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Kanell, Mullen and Partin
None
Lacayo
CONSIDERATION OF LANDELL SCHOOL SITE COMPLAINTS: Mayor Partin explained that
he has received numerous communications concerning the condition of the Landell School
site. The grounds are riddled with gophers, the site has not been watered for some time, and
the grass has died, leaving the field in such a hazardous condition that the sports leagues can
no longer play at the site. Mayor Partin mentioned that seV'eral of the parents who have
complained suggested declaring the site a public nuisance, and directed staff to discretely
photograph the area and pport back to Council regarding the condition of the site at the
September 24th meeting.
The Council expressed disappointment with the poor upkeep of the field and indicated that
the situation should be remedied.
Mayor Partin directed the City Manager to review the Conditional Use Permit issued to the
lessee, and to contact School Superintendent William Calton to inform him of the expressed
concerns.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Partin called an Executive Session at 8:50 p.m. for matters of
personnel. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 9:05 lp.m. to Monday, September
24, 1984, 7:30 p.m.
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