Minutes 85-09-10
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 10, 1985
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:38 p.m., on
Tuesday, September 10, 1985, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California, Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Council Members Mullen, Partin and Kanel
ABSENT: Council Members Coronado and Lacayo
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager; Mark Huebsch, City Attorney, and the
following staff members: Beardsley, Eynon, Hurst, Johnson and Lowenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Mullen 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. No one wished to speak.
Mayor Kanel announced that the presentation to Ingrid Swick and Cheryl Longeway of the
Orange County Batbusters would be held pending arrival of Councilman Lacayo.
STAPP REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Mr. Essex requested a Closed Session for litigation, which
Mayor Kanel, hearing no objections, added as Agenda Item No.4-A.
Mayor Kanel added consideration of reimbursement for monthly expenditures and costs
reasonably incurred in connection with the Council members' duties, as Item No. 20-A.
AT 7:47 P.M. COUNCILMAN LACAYO ARRIVED.
PRESENTATION OF MAYOR'S PROCLAMATIONS TO INGRID SWICK AND CHERYL
LONGE WAY OF THE "ORANGE COUNTY BATBUSTERS" AMATEUR SOFTBALL 12 AND
UNDER GIRLS' FAST PITCH TEAM: Mayor Kanel presented Proclamations to Ingrid Swick
and Cheryl Longeway, of the Orange County Batbusters Amateur Softba1112 and Under Girls'
Fast Pitch Team, commending them for winning the 1985 National title.
Mr. Bob Wink, Coach of the Team, thanked the Council for recognizing the efforts of the
girls and the Team.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLJe "EAltING R~I CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-15.
IJIVIRAOI PROeEfi~m-er}Jl;ANT AT QU7 IJA't"LytjAf-), Pllmnlng t}lrftctor Chris Eynon
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~avel"~~e f)ro~essiRg plaRt as an acaessory use to the existifl~ drlv~4llPIJ dAIry 19CAh!c At n07
Ball RQad. The applicant has indicated that the two large trucks at tile Rorthwe~t 6f;ll'fter flf
the property and the outdoor storage of various pieces of processing equipment located
behind the structure would be removed from the site. Staff indicated that this use should not
be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood provided that all doors facing the residential
area to the north are kept closed during operating hours. Ms. Eynon indicated that this use
has existed in the past with no problems, and therefore recommended approval.
Mr. Paul Lajoie, applicant, spoke in support of approval and indicated agreement to all
conditions.
There was no opposition to this request.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo to close the public
hearing and to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 85-15 subject to conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2981
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-15 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85-22,
LOADING DOCK FACING A PUBLIC STREET, 11200 DANA CIRCLE: A staff report was
presented dated August 29, 1985 for a request to construct a light industrial warehouse
building with a loading dock facing Dana Circle on a vacant parcel of land approximately .97
acres in area, which would contain 17,440 square feet; 15,382 square feet of warehouse
space; 1,190 square feet of mezzanine storage; and 868 square feet of office space.
Adequate off-street parking has been proposed incorporating landscaping throughout the
parking facilities. Staff recom mended approval subject to conditions.
Mr. Franz Nalezny, architect for the project, was present in support of the project and
agreed to all conditions.
There was no opposition to this request.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the public
hearing and to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 85-22 subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 2982
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITION AL USE PERMIT NO. 85-22 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
] COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VACATION OF ALLEY WEST OF WALKER
STREET, EXTENDING FROM LINCOLN AVENUE TO 1001 NORTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE,
ABANDONMENT #85-1: Public Works Director Bob Beardsley summarized a staff report
dated August 30, 1985 for consideration of the vacation of an alley, west of Walker Street
extending from Lincoln Avenue to 1001 north of Lincoln Avenue. No objections to the
vacation have been received. All utility companies have responded; the Southern California
Water Company and the Southern California Edison Company have requested the reservation
of an easement.
There was no opposition to the request.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Mullen to close the public
hearing and to adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows, vacating the alley west of
Walker Street from Lincoln Avenue to 1001 north of Lincoln Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2983
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY WEST OF WALKER STREET,
EXTENDING FROM LINCOLN AVENUE TO 1001 NORTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
Coronado
Mayor Kanel, hearing no objections, announced that the Consent Calendar would be
considered prior to holding the Closed Session.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" were considered by the City
Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendations listed on the
Agenda.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 5 - 15. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
Coronado
Item No.5: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of
August 19, 1985 and the Regular Meeting of August 26, 1985.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of August 19, 1985 and August
26, 1985, as submitted.
Item No.6: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented For Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No.7: Consideration of Proclaiming October 1985, as "Escrow Month".
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim October 1985, as "Escrow
Month" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item No.8: Consideration of Resolution Supporting the Transportation Forum Sponsored by
the Orange County Transportation Commission and the Orange County League of California
Cities on September 21, 1985.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
endorsing the Transportation Forum II sponsored by the Orange County Transportation
Commission in conjunction with the League of California Cities, Orange County Division, to
be held on September 21, 1985, at the Brea Civic Cultural Center and authorize any
interested Council Member to attend the Forum.
RESOLUTION NO. 2984
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SUPPORTING THE FORUM II: COMMON GROUND AND COOPERATIVE EFFORT
SPONSORED BY THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES, ORANGE COUNTY DIVISION.
Item No.9: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of July 1985.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Employment List - Traffic Engineer.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment List for the position of
Traffic Engineer.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Final Parcel Map #84-1180 and QuitClaim/Rededication of
Easement Deed (Lincoln Avenue, South Side, East of Denni Street).
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Approve Final Parcel Map #84-1180 and accept
the bond for public improvements in the amount of $4,600.00, which is not less than 40% nor
more than 10096 of the total improvements and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record
map, and 2) Approve the Quitclaim and Rededication of the Access Easement and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Quitclaim Deed.
Item No. 12: Consideration of an Application for Alcohollc Beverage License Transfer Filed
by Virginia Lee & Wichian Phatharacharukul, D.B.A. Ceasar's Pizza and Sub, 4455 Cerrltos
Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 13: Consideration of Amendment to the Cypress School Lease Agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the Lease Agreement No.3.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution Approving Formal Application for
Grant Funds Under the Regional Competitive Program of the California Park and Recreation
Act of 1984.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the Arnold/Cypress Park
Expansion of Recreational Facilities-Open Space and the Phase III Electrical Renovation and
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing formal application for funding
under the regional competitive program of the ralifornia Park and Recreation Act of 1984.
RESOLUTION NO. 149
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX OFFICIO GOVERNING ROARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF CYPHESS, APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS
UNDER THE REGIONAL COMPETITIVE PROGRAM OF THE CALIFORNIA
PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ACT OF 1984 FOR ARNOLD/
r'YPRESS PARK EXPANSION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES-OPEN
SPACE AND PHASE III ELECTRICAL RENOVATION.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Resolution Commending the Cypress Panthers Tri-Cities
Softball Team.
Recommendation: That the Citv Gouncil adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows,
commending therYPl'ess PHntl1f~rS TrH--:ities Softball Team.
RESOLUTION NO. 2985
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENnING THE CYPRESS TRI-Cn'IES GORDONS PANTHERS, THE 1985
AMATEUR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 15 AND UNDER NATIONAL CHAMPIONS.
CLOSED SESSION: At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Kanel indicated that the Closed Session, which was
earlier added as Item No, 4--A, would be held regarding matters of litigation. 1'he meeting
reconvened at 9:03 p.m.
DEFERRED BUSINESS:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS LAND COMPANY DEVELOPMENT: A
report was presented dated September 3, 1985 for continuation of consideration of Cypress
Land Company development.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to continue this item
as requested to the Council meeting of September 23, ] 985. The motion unanimously carried.
Due to Councilman Coronado's earlier telephone call indicating that he would be late for this
Council meeting, Mayor Kanel, hearing no objections, continued Item Nos. 17 and 18 to
enable him additional time to arrive.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON THE MORATORIUM ON
FORTUNE-TELLING: The City Attorney has prepared a draft Ordinance on fortune-telling,
which is currently being reviewed by the City staff. The review is anticipated to be
completed in time for consideration of the final Ordinance by the City City Council at its
meeting of September 23. Therefore, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by
Councilman Partin to continue this item to the meeting of September 23. The motion
unanimously carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS
NO. 11169 - 11398: It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Lacayo
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to approve the Warrant List for Warrant Nos. 11169 - 11398, in the amount of
$1,198,984.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
Coronado
Mayor Kanel announced that Item No. 20-A, regarding the Council reimbursement, would be
heard following Item No. 21.
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MATTERS:
The City Council Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District considered the following item:
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION: A staff report was
presented dated September 3, 1985 recommending the Youth Commission appointments for
the 1985-86 school year.
Councilman Partin expressed disappointment that no applications were received from
students of Kennedy High School.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin, and acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, to
ratify staff's recommendation for the 1985-86 Youth Commission and Task Force members as
outlined in the report dated September 3, 1985. The motion unanimously carried.
It was moved by Councilman Lacayo to continue Item No. 17, Continuation of Consideration
of Update on Los Alamitos Race Track Property Development, and Item No. 18, Continuation
of Consideration of Property Damage by Solicitors, to the Council meeting of September 23,
to enable these items to be heard by Councilman Coronado. Mayor Kanel, hearing no
objections, so ordered them continued.
[n regard to Item No. 20-A, Mayor Kanel opened discussion regarding the adoption of a
Resolution reimbursing the Council for monthly expenditures and costs reasonably incurred in
connection with their duties as Council members, which was determined to be approximately
$125 a month for the Mayor and each Council member.
After discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the reimbursement to City
Council members for monthly expenditures, in the amount of $125.
Mayor Kanel reported that Councilman Coronado had voiced his support for this
re i m burse m ent.
RESOLUTION NO. 2986
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, REGARDING THE REIMBURSEMENT TO CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR MONTHLY EXPENDITURES.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
o COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Lacayo, Mullen, Partin and Kanel
None
Coronado
Discussion took place regarding the survey that the Council had requested staff to formulate
in connection with the bike/pedestrian trial, and the meeting that Mayor Kanel and
Councilman Lacayo conducted to review the draft survey.
Councilman Lacayo reported that a map depicting the area in question has been added for
Council consideration and that the they are recommending that the alternatives remain as
originally proposed. He suggested that the residents be given an opportunity to choose the
preferences in order of importance.
Councilman Lacayo suggested that the following three questions be included in the survey: 1)
the number in the household who use the trail; 2) the street in which they reside; and 3) the
portion of the trail used by the members of the household.
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Councilman Mullen indicated that the lighting issue should not be included in the survey.
Councilman Partin indicated that the maps should be reversed to clarify the location in
question.
Mr Essex indicated that the foot crossing depicted on the map is confusing and should be
clari fied.
Mr. Beardsley added that the lighting issue is important in order to note the number of people
in opposition to the installation of lighting.
Following discussion, the Council concurred that the lighting issue should not be addressed in
the survey and will be considered at a later time.
It was agreed by the City Council that Mayor Kanel, Councilman Lacayo and Councilman
Partin would work with staff to finalize the survey.
Vlayor Kanel suggested that the Council each submit three names for consideration of
appointment to the Cultural Arts Commission which should be decided at the September 23
Council meeting. It was agreed that the City Manager's office would forward appointment
applications to those persons recommended by the Council.
Mr. Essex advised the Council of a meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 12, with
representatives of Hollywood Park regarding the development of the Los Alamitos Race
Track property, adding that staff wishes to receive Council comments prior to that meeting.
Councilman Partin suggested that the update of the Race Track development be heard at this
time and not continued to the Council meeting of September 23.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF UPDATE ON LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK
PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT: Planning Director Chris Eynon presented a verbal report and
presented conceptual designs and aerial photographs submitteed by Hollywood Park to better
update the Council on the status of the proposed development of the Los Alamitos Race
Track property.
The issues of concern expressed by Council were as follows: 1) the location of the barns
fronting Cerritos Avenue; 2) lack of planned commercial development on Katella; and 3) the
viablility of commercial development on Cerritos Avenue. Ms. Eynon assured the Council
that many changes would occur prior to the development and aded that she would address
these concerns at the meeting with Hollywood Park.
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilman Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Partin
to adjourn the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
,YPRESS
MAYOR
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