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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 11, 1985
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:37 p.m., on Monday,
February 11, 1985, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
ABSENT: None
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; Mark Huebsch, City Attorney, and the
following staff members: Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst, Lowenberg and
Venables.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Lacayo led the Pledge to the Flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kanel asked if anyone wished to speak on any item that
was not on the Agenda. Noone wished to speak.
STAFF REPORTS AND DISCUSSION: Mr. Essex distributed a staff report dated February 11,
1985, reporting that a communication was received late today from the State requesting that
the City transfer the $2,202,000 1984 Private Activity Bond allocation back to the State if it
will not be used by the City by February 25, 1985. No requests have been received by the
City of Cypress for Industrial Development Bond Financing in 1984, therefore staff
recommended that the City Council adopt the Resolution transferring Cypress' 1984 Private
Activity Bond allocation to the State of California. Mayor Kanel added this item to the
Consent Calendar as Item No. 15-A; Mr. Essex also distributed revised copies of the
agreements with the various employee associations reflecting minor changes for Council
review; and requested a closed session for personnel matters.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT - JOSEPH BECK'S PIZZA PUB & GRUB, 5591 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mr.
Essex presented a staff report dated February 5, 1985, representing a request to allow a
variety of nightly entertainment between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. which would
include a 3-4 piece Country, Rock or Blue Grass band, dancing by the patrons, and the
conduct of talent, comedy and/or dance contests at Joseph Beck's Pizza Pub & Grub, 5591
Lincoln Avenue. The Police Deparment has conducted a full investigation and has found no
basis to protest the application.
Mr. Joseph Chambers, 7600 Jackson, Buena Park, was present to answer questions from the
Council.
Mr. Reuel Hoff, 5652 Danny Avenue, Cypress, spoke in opposition to this permit, expressing
concern over the noise that the establishment would create.
The City Council assured Mr. Hoff that if any problems arise from approval of this permit,
the Council does have the right to reconsider and revoke the permit if necessary.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Lacayo moved to close the public hearing and
approve the permit subject to the condition that the Council reserves the right to review and
revoke the special entertainment permit if any problems arise. The motion was seconded by
Councilman Mullen.
Discussion continued with Councilman Mullen indicating that the entertainment should be
given a chance, however he expressed reservations because of the location of the
establishment to the Cypress Lodge and the probable lack of adequate soundproofing for the
entertainment uses due to the fact that this building was not constructed with entertainment
in mind.
Mr. Essex clarified the condition as proposed in the motion as follows: That the City Council
shall maintain on-going jurisdiction over the hours of operation of the live entertainment and
may modify said hours of operation or revoke the live entertainment permit if it is
determined that the business is being operated in a matter detrimental to the community or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
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Following discussion, the motion to approve the application for a live entertainment permit,
subject to conditions, carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABST AIN:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
Coronado
Councilman Lacayo requested that the Police Department contact the owner to find out
when he intends to begin the entertainment and have an officer monitor the sound levels
from outside the buildin~ and report to Council on his findings.
Councilman Mullen suggested that the doors to the business remain closed at all times.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-1, THE
BREAD BOARD, 5550 CERRITOS A VENUE, UNIT I, ON-SALE BEER & WINE: The Planning
Director summarized the staff report dated February 4, 1985, a request from William J.
Rivera, 10533 Progress Way, Unit D, to allow the establishment of the Bread Board
restaurant with the on-premise sale of beer and wine at 5555 Cerritos Avenue, Unit I. Ms.
Eynon explained that the restaurant is currently located at 10533 Progress Way, Unit D,
which is within the same industrial complex as the proposed site. The applicant wishes to
relocate his business to Unit I, so as to benefit from the increased exposure gained from the
Cerritos A venue frontage. The Bread Board has been in operation in the Cypress
Commercenter for a total of five years, four of which included on-sale beer and wine, and no
problems have resulted from the operation. Staff recommended approval subject to
conditions.
Mr. William Rivera, 19938 Bushard, Huntington Beach, was present to answer questions from
the Council.
There was no opposition to the Conditional Use Permit.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the public
hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 85-1, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2870
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-1 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion uanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF THE 1985 HOUSING
ELEMENT AMENDMENT OF THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN: Assistant Planner Mary
Venables summarized the staff report dated February 4, 1985, regarding the adoption of the
1985 Housing Element Amendment of the City's General Plan. Ms. Venables stated that
Government Code Article 10.6, Sections 65580 - 65589.5 requires that all cities update the
Housing Element of their General Plan every five years to evaluate the effectiveness of the
document, the progress of the City in implementing the document and the appropriateness of
the goals, objectives and policies in contributing to the achievement of the State housing
goal. Staff updated the General Plan and forwarded the draft to the State of California,
Department of Housing and Community Development for their review and comment. The
State's response indicated that the Cypress Housing Element is a well written, comprehensive
document that adequately describes the City's housing needs and characteristics and includes
a thorough description of ongoing housing programs to meet specified housing needs.
There was no opposition to the Housing Element General Plan update.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman
Lacayo to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving the 1985 Housing Element Amendment of the City's General Plan.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2871
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADOPTING THE 1985 HOUSING ELEMENT AMENDMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COPNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
The Council commended staff on a job well done.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2 -
1985: The Public Works Director presented a staff report dated January 31, 1985,
SiiiTiITiarizing the two Resolutions that have been prepared to accomplish the final procedures
required under the Street Lighting Act of 1919 for calendar year 1985. The first Resolution
approves, confirms and adopts the report of the City Engineer dated January 17, 1985,
ordering the improvements to be made and the second Resolution names and orders the
Southern California Edison Company as the only contractor capable of improving and
servicing the street lighting system in Cypress Lighting District No.2.
There was no opposition to the proposal.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the
public hearing and to adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follow, confirming the
report submitted by the City Engineer and naming Southern California Edison as the
contractor for the lighting system in Cypress Lighting District No.2.
RESOLUTION NO. 2872
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY, DATED JANUARY 17,
1985, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 2860 OF SAID COUNCIL
AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 2867 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE
PLANS, SPECIFICIATIONS AND ESTIMATE CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT;
ORDERING THE MAINTENANCE OF AND THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC
CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM REFERRED TO IN
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 2868 AND RESOLUTION APPOINTING THE
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING NO. 2869, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING
ACT OF 1919".
RESOLUTION NO. 2873
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THERE
IS ONLY ONE CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CAP ABLE OF MAKING THE
INSTALLATION OF, SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE FOR, AND FURNISHING
ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE STREET LIGHTING
SYSTEM IN CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2 AND ORDERED TO BE
INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2872, OF SAID COUNCIL, ALL IN
ACCORD WITH AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14,
PART I, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS
AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919".
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
At this time Mayor Kanel introduced Emery Baggs, of the Monterey Homeowners
Association, who discussed the status of the fund raising by the Committee for the additional
police dog for the Cypress Police Department. Mr. Baggs stated that donations to date are
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approximately $10,000, and outlined the various solicitation activities that were held to raise
the funds. Mr. Baggs reported that June 1 will mark the end of the fund raising drive. The
City Council indicated support to allocate the remaining needed funds to purchase the dog.
The Council thanked and commended Mr. Baggs, as well as all who participated in the fund
raising.
Mayor Kanel suggested that the Council present the Committee with a commendation at the
first meeting in June.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF MACINTOSH
PERSONAL COMPUTE~, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8485-24: Mr. Essex presented a
staff report dated February 4, 1985, outlining the eleven bids received for the purchase of
the Macintosh personal computer. The Macintosh would allow staff to produce custom
designed graphs and charts for quality financial and budget presentations, and for possible use
for investment tracking, revenue estimating and salary projections.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to transfer $3,025
from account 4512-90-656-35 to account 4550-90-656-35; accept the bid from TAI Computer
Store, 5321 University Drive, Suite D, Irvine, as the lowest responsible bidder; and authorize
the purchase of a Macintosh system from T AI Computer Store in the total amount of
$3,024.18.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed 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 Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 6 - 15-A. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
Item No.6: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 28,
1985.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of January 28, 1985 as
submitted, with Councilman Mullen abstaining due to his absence at the meeting.
Item No.7: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented For Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No.8: Consideration of Claim Filed by Lawrence P. Casey, Attorney, On Behalf of
Katherine M. Lawson.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claims Adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item No.9: Consideration of Claim Submitted by John Noehl Schmitz.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claims Adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to
Advertise for Bids for the Construction of the Community Development Project, Tenth Year
H/CD Program to Improve Vonnie Lane from Walker Street to Cypress Avenue, and Cypress
Avenue from Vonnie Lane to Danny Avenue, City of Cypress Project No. 8319-10.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications for the
Construction of the Community Development Project, Tenth Year H/CD Program to Improve
Vonnie Lane from Walker Street to Cypress Avenue, and Cypress Avenue from Vonnie Lane
to Danny Avenue, City of Cypress Project No. 8319-10, and authorize the City Clerk to
advertise for bids, with bids to be opened on March 12, 1985, at 2:00 p.m., in the Office of
the City Clerk.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Claim Filed by Thomas D. Weaver, Attorney, on Behalf of
David S. Mikus.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claims Adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item No. 12: Consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage License Application Filed by Barbara
Ann & Joseph Paul Dawkins and Ronald E. & Ruth E. Venrick, D.B.A. J.R.'s Place, 10461
Denni Street, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Final Action to Vacate a Portion of International Avenue -
City Project No. 8437-10.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the two Resolutions by title only, titles as
follow, which are necessary to finalize the vacation of a portion of International Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2874
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ACTING AS THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY
OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT THE VACATION OF A
PORTION OF INTERNATIONAL AVENUE IS IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE
CITY'S GENERAL PLAN.
RESOLUTION NO. 2875
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, TO SUMMARILY
VACATE A PORTION OF INTERNATIONAL AVENUE.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Authorization for the Assistant City Manager to Attend the
55th Annual Meeting of the California Self-Insurers Association.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of Assistant City Manager
David Barrett to the 55th Annual Meeting of the California Self-Insurers Association to be
held on March 6 - 8, 1985, in Monterey, California, and be reimbursed for all actual and
necessary expenses incurred.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Establishing Salaries and Working
Conditions for City and District Employees Represented by the Cypress Employees'
Association, the Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association, and the Cypress Public Works
Maintenance Supervisors' Association.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, establishing salaries and working conditions for the City and District employees
represented by the employee associations outlined in the report.
RESOLUTION NO. 2876
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS THE EX OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE MEMORANDUMS
OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE EMPLOYEE
ASSOCIATIONS CONCERNING WAGES, SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Item No. 15-A: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Transferring a Portion of the
Private Activity Bond Allocation of the City of Cypress to the State of California.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
transferring a Portion of the Private Activity Allocation of the City of Cypress to the State
of California.
RESOLUTION NO. 2877
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
TRANSFERRING A PORTION OF THE PRIV ATE ACTIVITY BOND ALLOCATION
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES TO LANDSCAPED BERM
ADJACENT TO STANTON STORM CHANNEL: The Public Works Director presented a staff
report dated February 1, 1985, outlining the three alternatives available to complete the
landscaped earth berm buffering the industrial and residential areas in Districts 41 and 42
adjacent to the Stanton Storm Channel. The berm is planned to extend a full mile between
Valley View and Knott Streets; it is to be 8 feet high, occupy a width of 30 to 35 feet; and be
fully landscaped and include an automatic sprinkler system. The three alternatives available
are as follows: 1) Complete the berm as orignally planned - when mature, the landscaped
berm would provide a very aesthetically-pleasing barrier over 15 feet high; 2) Berm/Wall
concept - since 35% of the total berm is in place and paid for by several developers, removal
would probably be a prohibitive expense. This plan would extend east and west to Knott
Street and Valley View Street, leaving the berm in place as the center third of the buffer; or
3) Full wall concept - to effectively curtail the attractiveness of the berm to children's
playing, removal would be necessary, however it is felt that developers who have already
satisfied the berm requirement would object to removing their portions and then paying the
cost of constructing a new barrier. The agreement with the developers adjacent to the
Stanton Channel stipulates that the City will form an assessment district to fund perpetual
maintenance of the berm after the improvements have been properly installed and accepted
by the City.
Mr. Beardsley presented graphs of the individual alternatives and a video tape on the,Stanton
Storm Drain Channel depicting the aesthetics as well as the safety problems.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to reaffirm
support of the landscaped berm barrier to be constructed along the entire reach of the
Stanton Storm Channel from Valley View Street to Knott Street and direct staff to expedite
formation of the maintenance assessment district subject to the cooperation of the adjacent
industrial property owners.
Councilman Partin indicated that he does not approve of the berm idea and never has, stating
his opinion that it will not work and suggested researching other alternatives.
Mayor Kanel suggested a withdrawal of the motion and a continuance to the next meeting to
allow him ample time to inspect the site.
Councilman Coronado indicated that he would not withdraw his second to the motion, stating
that the berm is necessary and would be attractive.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to table this item
until the meeting of March 11, 1985 to give Mayor Kanel, as well as the Council members, a
chance to inspect the site. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF VACANCIES ON THE RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION, AND THE
TRAFFIC COMMISSION: Mr. Essex presented a staff report dated February 5, 1985, for
consideration of vacancies on the Recreation and Community Services Commission, Senior
Citizens Commission, and the Traffic Commission, which was continued from the meeting of
January 28, 1985.
Councilman Mullen moved to reappoint William Davis to the Recreation and Community
Services Commission; and D. Michel Belsky, Elsie Carruthers and Donald Kennedy to the
Traffic Commission.
Mayor Kanel clarified, due to Councilman Mullen's absence from the previous meeting, that
the reason for the continuance of this item was to get Councilman Mullen's input, as well as
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to consider advertising for interested candidates.
Councilman Mullen expressed his opinion that the Commissioners are all performing well and
felt they should be reappointed, however he withdrew his motion to allow further discussion.
Councilman Coronado reiterated that he has been contacted by a number of people
expressing interest in serving on the various commissions, therefore, again indicated his
support to advertise for appointments, but added that this suggestion in no way reflects his
opinion of the Commissioners' performance.
Mayor Kanel indicated that it is good to advertise to enable those interested to apply.
Councilman Partin indicated that he was in favor of reappointing the present Commissioners.
Councilman Lacayo stressed the need for the entire Council to agree on this issue.
After discussion, Councilman Mullen again moved to reappoint Bill Davis from the
Recreation and Community Services Commission; and D. Michel Belsky, Elsie Carruthers and
Donald Kennedy to the Traffic Commission. The motion was seconded by Councilman Partin
and carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
Coronado
None
Councilman Lacayo suggested that in the near future the Council may wish to consider
limiting the Commissioners' terms to one.
RECESS: Mayor Kanel called a recess at 9:12 p.m. and the meeting reconvened at 9:17 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 85-1, FIVE-STORY OFFICE
BUILDING, NORTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND PLAZA DRIVE, MDC
REALTY: The Planning Director presented the staff report dated February 5, 1985, which
summarizes the request from MDC Realty, 2201 Martin Street, Suite 107, Irvine, to construct
a five-story office building containing approximately 106,065 square feet in area at the
northwest corner of Valley View Street and Plaza Drive. Ms. Eynon also showed diagrams of
the site, elevation and floor plans for the proposed project. The Council looked at a model of
the building which was provided by the contractor to give Council a better idea of what the
building would look like due to the irregular shape of the parcel. Initially the proposed
structure was designed at a height of 82 feet and was approved by the FAA; the building
height has since been reduced to 78 feet which is under the ceiling height established for
notification to the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission. However, staff did contact
the ALUC and they indicated that they had no problem with the proposal, but did request
that hazard lights be required as a condition for safety purposes, which was added as
Condition No. 31 to Exhibit "A".
Mr. Merle Pautsch, Vice President of Development for MDC Realty Company, spoke in
support of the proposal and indicated that a tenant is available for the building, therefore
the Company would like to complete this project as soon as possible.
Mr. Pautsch requested discussion of Condition No.5 in Exhibit "A" relating to the covering of
the Bolsa Chica Channel from the north side of the railroad right-of-way to Plaza Drive. Mr.
Pautsch stated that he has been in contact with the County Flood Control District and
anticipates that the District will approve the three existing pipe culverts as adequate,
therefore, MDC would only be required to develop the box culverts from the south side of the
railroad right-of-way to Plaza Drive. However, Mr. Pautsch indicated that if MDC is
required to cover the north side of the railroad tracks it would be costly and cause time
difficulties for the completion of the project. Mr. Pautsch questioned the possiblity of the
construction of the culvert being timed with the development of the northern adjacent
property.
Discussion continued regarding alternatives to the completion of the flood channels with Mr.
Essex adding that typically the first developer pays for the entire development and then the
City issues a reimbursement agreement for 1/2 of the cost.
Mr. Essex suggested Condition No.5 be numbered A, B, and C with the first Paragraph of
Condition No.5 revised to require that the applicant resolve the drainage of the Bolsa Chica
Channel under the railroad tracks, and that the Director of Public Works determine one of
the following: A) If the existing pipe culverts are adequate, no additional work will be
required; B) If the existing pipe culverts are inadequate, the applicant shall bond for one-half
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of the cost of constructing a box culvert in the future; or C) If the existing pipe culverts are
inadequate and the other improvements would preclude the future construction of a box
culvert, the applicant shall construct a box culvert immediately.
Mr. Pautsch mentioned that due to cost effectiveness, gray windows may be an alternative to
the blue reflective glass. Ms. Eynon added that if the Company does change the color of the
glass, it would have to return to Design Review for approval. Mr. Pautsch also questioned
the possibility of the removal of the billboard sign adjacent to the property in question and
Mr. Essex stated that staff would work with the Company on this issue.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Coronado to receive and
file the report with the addition of Condition No. 31 stating that hazard lights are to be
installed as per the original recom mendation of the FAA and also to include the previously
discussed changes to Condition No.5. The motion unanimously carried 5-0.
Colonel Brandt, of the Los Alamitos Air Base indicated that the building meets all clearance
criteria that would affect the Base.
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND
WORKING CONDITIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE CYPRESS
PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION: Mr. Essex requested that this item be
continued because the agreement has not been received. Hearing no objections, Mayor Kanel
continued this item to the meeting of February 25, 1985.
CONSIDERATION OF AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS SERVICES AS A
PART OF THE ORANGE COUNTY CONSORTIUM: Mr. Essex presented a report dated
February 6, 1985. The City has met with several of the Orange County Cities in an effort to
create an Orange County Employment Relations Consortium which would share costs for the
services of a firm having expertise in training and consulting in the area of employee
relations. This consortium is presently being established with the County of Orange and eight
Orange County cities with an additional five cities interested in joining. The services of a
law firm has been obtained to provide six training workshops and unlimited consultant
services by phone on matters of employee relations at a cost of $1,041 per member city.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the
City's membership in the Orange County Employment Relations Consortium and to authorize
the City Manager to execute the Agreement with the firm of Liebert, Cassidy & Frierson, in
the amount of $1,041. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR BUILDING CODE CONSULTING
SERVICES: The Public Works Director presented a staff report dated February 1, 1985. The
Cypress City Code includes, by reference, 11 uniform codes regulating building
construction. The editions adopted by the City, along with their amendments, have been
superseded by recent adoption of later editions by the State of California. The City, by law,
has a limited time to also adopt these later editions and invoke any desired amendment; if it
does not act in a timely manner, the State laws will prevail and the City cannot continue to
restrict certain types of construction, such as untreated shake roofs and aluminum wiring.
The first deadline for the City to adopt amendments to the Electrical Code is April 30,
1985. Nearly all the others must be adopted by July 1985. The process of reviewing and
developing amendments to the City's codes is a complex process which is beyond the Building
Division's present time availability to meet the imposed deadlines; therefore, professional
assistance is recommended.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to direct the
transfer of $3,500 from unappropriated reserves to Account No. 4187-11-241.09; authorize
the retention of Willdan Associates to perform the work as described; and direct the transfer
of $800 from unappropriated reserves to Account No. 4105-11-241.09. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED ORANGE COUNTY UNIFIED
TRANSPORTATION TRUST FUND: The Public Works Director presented a staff report
dated January 31, 1985 which indicated that a communication had been received from the
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Orange County Transportation Commission soliciting input and support for creation of an
Orange County Unified Transportation Trust Fund. The Commission's proposal is to take the
interest earned on the $85 million local Transportation Fund revenues, which are held for
future transit projects, and place the interest earnings into a separate trust fund to be used
for street and road improvements, needed freeway improvements, and other transportation
projects.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to accept staff's
recommendations to supgort the formation of the Orange County Unified Transportation
Trust Fund subject to the establishment of mutually-agreeable guidelines for its
administration; to reaffirm its support of the precepts of the Arterial Highway Financing
Program and urge that this program continue to be supported by the County as the most
effective means by which Gas Tax funds may be distributed; and direct that its action on
these matters be transmitted to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange and the
Orange County Transportation Commission. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS
NO. 7936 - 8176: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to
approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 7936 - 8176, in the total amount of $498,046.22.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 2-61(A) AND ADDING SECTION 2-66 TO THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE RELATING TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION: It was moved by
Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to order the following Ordinance
read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance amending the City Code
Section relating to compensation for members of the Senior Citizens Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 739
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
SECTION 2-61(A) AND ADDING SECTION 2-66 TO THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
RELATING TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
Councilman Lacayo, referring to the January 8 Recreation and Community Services
Commission meeting minutes, suggested that the City allocate the funds necessary to enable
all four Recreation and Community Services Commissioners to attend the 1985 California
Park and Recreation Society's State Conference in Sacramento, March 1 - 4, 1985. The
Commission has adequate funds to enable three of the Commissioners to attend, and had
planned to pool the funds available for the three Commissioners and then split it equally
among all four, with each Commissioner picking up the excess, thereby enabling all four to
attend.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to transfer $500
from the General Fund to Account No. 4206-12-328-10. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Coronado, Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
None
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Mayor Kanel reported his concern regarding large companies hiring young children to sell
candy and miscellaneous items door-to-door. He indicated that a young girl, working for
Sullivan Home Products, was selling candy in his neighborhood after dark one evening. Mayor
Kanel requested that staff check to see if a business license was obtained and what
restrictions apply.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Kanel called a Closed Session for personnel at 10:00 p.m. and the
meeting reconvened at 11:00 p.m.
AJOURNMENT: It was moved by Mayor Kanel, seconded by Councilman Lacayo,
and unanimously carried to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m.
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