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CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 9, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:35 p.m.,
Monday, September 9, 1996, in the Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
Mayor walter K. Bowman presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Age, Carroll, Jones and Bowman
Councilmember Kerry
Also present were City Manager Mark Ochenduszko, City Attorney John Cavanaugh and
Administrative Services Director Gary Bacock. Councilmember Age requested, that
Consent Calendar Item No. 7, Consideration of Claim Filed by Dennis Allen Deakin, be
discussed during Closed Session and hearing no objection, Mayor Bowman so ordered.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Bowman then recessed the meeting into Closed Session to
discuss the agendized item of Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a) Orange County Superior Court Case No. 751159, Jon
Hockey and the added Consent Calendar item, Consideration of Claim Filed by Dennis
Allen Deakin.
COUNCILMEMBER KERRY ARRIVED AT 6:00 P.M.
The City Council meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also
present were the City Manager, City Attorney and staff members Bacock, Christoffels,
DeCarlo, Kelly, Storey and Wicker.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tern Kerry.
The City Manager reviewed discussions held during the Closed Session on the Orange
County Superior Court Case No. 751159 and a claim filed by Dennis Allen Deakin.
PRESENTATIONS: Continuation of Presentation of Grant Funds to the Cypress Police
Department from Representative of Target Stores. No one from Target was present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Clarification of Matters on the 7:00 p.m. Agenda. No one
spoke.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF CITY-GENERATED
HAZARDOUS WASTES, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9596-20: The staff report, presented
by Gonzalo Vazquez of the Public Works Department, advised that the City has had an
annual contract with Laidlaw Environmental for removal and disposal of City-generated
hazardous materials, which expired earlier this year. Requests for proposals were mailed
to 16 companies with only three companies responding to the request. In accordance
with State and Federal regulations, all hazardous wastes must be disposed of properly
and it prohibits agencies from storing hazardous wastes on site beyond a 90-day period.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve an award of contract for removal and disposal of City-generated hazardous
wastes to Consolidated Waste Industries, Inc., 10680 Silicon Avenue, Montclair, California
91763-4621, for one year, beginning October 1, 1996, and terminating September 30,
1997, for an amount not to exceed $17,000. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO I.K. CURTIS SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE AERIAL
PHOTO PAVEMENT MARKING DOCUMENTATION, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9697-4: The
City Manager asked the Public Works Director to review the staff report which requested
a contract be awarded to I.K. Curtis Services, Inc., to provide aerial photo documentation
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of the City's arterial pavement markings for litigation purposes and for general office
use when doing traffic analysis or restriping streets after resurfacing. The photos were
last done in 1983 and funding was included in this year's budget to update these
records.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to award
a contract to I.K. Curtis Services, Inc., 2919 Empire Avenue, Burbank, California 91504, to
provide aerial photo pavement marking documentation in accordance with RFQ No.
9697-4 in the amount of $13,215.54. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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 Jones asked that Item No. 14, Promissory NOteS Between the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency and the City, be removed. Item No. 17, Acceptance of Final
Tract Map No. 15284, was pulled by Mayor Bowman. Councilmember Carroll requested
that Items No. 10 and 12, Monthly Investment Program for the Month of July 1996 and
Additional Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1995-96, respectively, be removed.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 18, with exception of Items No. 10,
12, 14 and 17. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 3: MOtion tO Approve City Council Minutes of August 26, 1996.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
AUgust 26, 1996, as submitted, with Council Member Jones abstaining due to her
absence at the meeting.
Item No. 4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item NO. 5: Consideration of Proclaiming October 1996, as "Independent Living Month."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 1996, as
"Independent Living MOnth" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Commending Cypress College on its
30th Anniversary.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, commending Cypress College on its 30th anniversary.
RESOLUTION NO. 4693
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COMMENDING CYPRESS
COLLEGE ON ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY.
Item NO. 7: Consideration of Claim Filed by Dennis Allen Deakin.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 8: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout David
Robert Muse.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, commending Boy Scout David Robert Muse on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
RESOLUTION NO. 4694
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT DAVID ROBERT MUSE ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
Peacock LLC (Limited Liability Company), D.B.A. Ramada Hotel Cypress Cafe, 5865 Katella
Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Acceptance of Parcel Map NO. 96-136, Property Located at
Northeast Corner of Valley View Street and Katella Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map No. 96-136 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the Record Map.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Fiscal Year 1995-96 Carryover of Appropriations and
Encumbrances for the City of Cypress.
Recommendation:
Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 1996-97 for the carryover
items as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as follows:
11 General Fund $ 805,615
22 Special Gas Tax Fund 182,446
26 Plan Local Drain Fac FUnd 34,506
35 Civic Center Redevelopment Fund 19,502
36 CRA LOW & Moderate Housing Fund 1,820
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund 407,714
40 AB 2766 Fund 40,001
41 Sewer Fund 100,000
76 Central Services Fund 21,800
90 Equipment Replacement Fund 843,556
$2,456,96O
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Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 1996-97 for items encumbered
at June 30, 1996, as detailed in Attachment B and summarized below:
11 General Fund $107,188.73
15 Capital Projects Fund 65,764.75
22 Gas TaX 2106 FUnd 90,414.39
35 Civic Center Redevelopment 2,858.54
36 Civic Center Redevelopment 25,886.87
37 Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment 2,381.39
38 Race Track Redevelopment 816.66
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund 529,812.10
40 AB 2766 FUnd 1,768.40
41 Sewer Fund 380.00
76 Central Services Fund 27,145.38
89 Print Shop Fund 1,456.24
$855,873.45
Item No. 15: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC #96-25.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 96-25 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4695
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-25 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item NO. 16: Consideration of Continuous Employment LiStS - Police Officer Lateral Entry)
and Police Officer (Academy Trained Entry).
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 18: Consideration of F/Y 1995~96 Carryover of Appropriations and
Encumbrances for the Recreation and Park District.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District:
Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 1996-97 for the carryover
items as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as follows:
12 Gener&l $571,236
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Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 1996-97 for items encumbered
at June 30, 1996, as detailed in Attachment B and summarized below:
12 General Fund $118,000.17
83 Central Service Fund 6,300.00
$124,300.17
With regard to Item No. 10, Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the
Month of July 1996, Councilmember Carroll, asked for an explanation of an article
appearing in one of the local papers indicating that the City of Cypress was losing
money on its investment program, i.e., amount of the original investment compared to
the current market value of the investment. The Finance Director explained that it is
the City's policy to hold investments until maturity and when they mature, the City will
receive the full value plus the interest earned on the investment. There is no loss if the
investment is held until maturity. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and
seconded by Councilmember Jones to receive and file. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Item No. 12, Consideration of Additional Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1995-
96, Councilmember Carroll asked for an explanation, by item, why the additional
appropriations were needed for the past fiscal year and what impact it would have on
the 1995~96 budget. The Finance Director provided an explanation of the additional
appropriations. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by
Councilmember Age that:
The City Council approve the additional appropriations and estimated revenues
for fiscal year 1995-96 from the unreserved fund balances of the appropriate
funds as follows:
4179-11-105-01 (Legal Services)
4211-11-105-01 (Litigation Costs)
4275-11-150-15 (Interest)
3400-11-999-99 (Interest Earnings)
4174-12-520-37 (Facility Acquisition)
1200-12-999-99 (Transfer In-Park Development)
2200-11-999-99 (Transfer Out-CRPD)
$ 6O
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525
525
525
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.650
.650
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That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve the additional
appropriations and estimated revenues from the unreserved fund balance of the
appropriate funds as follows:
4299-35-194-06 (Development Assistance)
3700-35-999-99 (Proceeds from Sale)
4275-52-368-15 (Interest)
4279-52-368-15 (Principal)
$ 372,000
525,000
1,125,000
2,225,000
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to Item No. 14, Consideration of Promissory NOteS Between the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency and the City of Cypress, Councilmember Jones asked for some
clarification on the Wicker Drive property financial situation. The Finance Director
explained the additional money is needed over the next three years to keep a positive
cash flow within the Civic Center project area. Councilmember Carroll commented that
it was important to understand that these things have to be paid for and it can't be
through non-producing use of the assets. Councilmember Age said that there are some
projects where the tax dollar is not going to be realized. The Business Park has been
marketed to realize that tax dollars to support projects that the citizens in the
community can use. Councilmember Kerry remarked that when the City buys property,
they should consider the community needs first, and they do not necessarily bring in
tax revenue. The Council has worked very hard to provide a tax base for the community
so there is money to spend on the things the citizens want. Councilmember Jones said
the property is in the Redevelopment Agency and one of the ideas would be to develop
the property so it could generate some type of tax increment for the City, then use that
money for the public good. It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by
Councilmember Kerry to receive and file. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Carroll asked if the item was to be received and filed or a motion made
to authorize the staff recommendation. Mayor Bowman recommended a revote and,
hearing no objection, it was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by
Councilmember Kerry to authorize City staff to execute the Repayment Agreement and
three Promissory NOtes (Exhibit "B"), in the amount of $9,900,000, with the
Redevelopment Agency with the repayment by the Agency to be made from future tax
increments or other sources from the project areas. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Item No. 17, Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map NO. 15284,
Property Located at 9737-9761 Walker Street, Mayor Bowman advised that he would be
abstaining on this item. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by
Councilmember Age to approve the Final Tract Map No. 15284 and authorize the City
Clerk to sign the Record Map. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones and Kerry
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (Second Reading):
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows and to adopt the Ordinance
granting Metricom, Inc., a nonexclusive Franchise.
ORDINANCE NO. 956
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING
TO METRICOM, INC., ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, A NONEXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO
ATTACH, iNSTALL, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A WIRELESS DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO NETWORK IN, ON, OVER, UPON, ALONG AND ACROSS THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
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IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST,
PRESCRIBING CERTAIN RIGHTS, DUTIES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN RESPECT THERETO.
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 Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows and to adopt the Ordinance
amending Appendix I, Zoning, of the City Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 957
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
APPENDIX I, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND AMENDING SECTION
13.4 REGARDING ANTENNAS.
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: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT - CAMPUS BILLIARDS,
9111 VALLEY VIEW STREET, #107, CYPRESS: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing.
The City Manager presented the staff report which described an application for a Live
Entertainment Permit filed by Mr. Jerry Deukmajian, D.B.A. Campus Billiards, 9111 Valley
View Street, #107, Cypress, to allow a four-member ROck & Roll Band to entertain on
Saturdays only, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. No cover charge will be imposed. The Police
Department has conducted their investigation and made their recommendations.
Pursuant to Section 9-8 of the Cypress City Code, the City Council may issue or deny the
permit upon a determination as to whether or not the operation of the trade,
occupation or business by the applicant, and the live entertainment will comport with
the peace, health, safety, convenience, good morals and general welfare of the public
or that the applicant is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such permit or
possesses bad moral character, intemperate habits, or bad reputation for truth, honesty
or integrity. As required by Section 9-7 of the Cypress City Code, a Public Hearing has
been scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, September 9, 1996. Affidavits of Publication,
Posting and Mailing of the Public Hearing Notices on this matter are on file in the City
Clerk's Office and, as of the writing of this report, no written communications have
been received either in favor or in opposition to this application. The City Manager
noted that if a live entertainment permit is granted and there is an activity that occurs
at the site which would violate the terms of the permit or would be injurious to the
health, safety or welfare of the community, the Police Chief or City Manager have the
ability to suspend the permit pending a public hearing and Council review.
The applicant, Jerry Deukmajian, had no remarks to add and he then answered
questions from the Councilmembers. Councilmember Kerry asked the applicant if he
would agree to an additional condition requiring the 16 pool tables to remain and not
be removed. The applicant agreed.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
application. No one did so.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age tO grant
the Live Entertainment Permit as requested by Mr. Jerry Deukmajian, D.B.A. Campus
Billiards, 9111 Valley View Street, #107, Cypress, for a four-member Rock & Roll Band to
entertain on Saturdays only, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., with the following conditions.
No persons under the age of 21 be permitted on the premises. Identification to
be verified by a valid identification.
Applicant will provide facility and parking lot security during hours of the live
music operations.
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3. Applicant will comply with all conditions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control
License and City Business License.
4. NO entertainment shall be permitted outside of the place of business.
5. Permit be issued for no more than one year.
6. The City Council reserves the right to reconsider the granting of the
entertainment permit in the event the noise or other problems associated with
the operation at the premises rises to a level which is of concern to the
neighbors.
7. The 16 pool tables will remain and not be removed.
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
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS BRANCH ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY: REDUCED FUNDING OPTIONS:
The City Manager asked Senior Management Analyst Kevin Justen to present the staff
report which referred to the Council workshop of August 12, 1996 when Council was
updated on recent actions taken by the Orange County Board of Supervisors concerning
the County Library System. These actions concerned the financing and governance of
the system and are in response to a funding shortfall the libraries are experiencing.
Since the workshop, it has become known that the reduced funding to the Cypress
Branch will be $58,589 for fiscal year 1996-97. Several options were considered and
Staff's recommendation would be to support the alternative that would have the least
impact to Cypress residents.
Mr. John Adams, the County Librarian, answered questions from the Council on hours
and days of operation and reduction of employee hours. He clarified that the decisions
to reduce the budget were not made by the Board of Supervisors and are a result of
actions by the State legislature shifting dollars away from local government. The
allocation formula utilized is based on the worst case scenario and he felt it was safe to
assume that the five day service provided by the Cypress Library would be the
maximum of service reduction for this facility.
Councilmember Age asked that language be inserted in the Resolution that the Board of
Supervisors could only override the decisions of the Library Advisory Board by a 4 to 1
vote thus providing the cities more responsibility in the governance of the libraries.
Responding to Mayor Bowman, Mr. Adams replied that it was his understanding that the
libraries in Garden Grove and Buena Park would be open on Fridays.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Age to support
the County Librarian's recommendation to close the Cypress Branch Library on Fridays
and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, supporting the Orange County
Regional Public Library System including the language suggested by Councilmember Age
requiring a 4 to I vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 4696
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, SUPPORTING THE
ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Kerry suggested that when the hours that the Cypress Library will be
open become known, they be published in the City Newsletter. Mayor Bowman
suggested the hours of operation of the libraries in surrounding cities be included.
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Councilmember Age recommended all the information be cablecast. Councilmember
Carroll commended Mr. Adams on the admirable job of managing his budget.
CONSIDERATION OF LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S IMPLEMENTATION
RECOMMENDATIONS: The City Manager asked the Community Development Director to
summarize the staff report discussing the recommendations for implementation made
by the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan Advisory Committee. They had recommended that
an ongoing committee, association or commission be formed to ensure
implementation. At the July 22, 1996 meeting, the City Council directed staff to analyze
the recommended changes to the draft Specific Plan and return to the Implementation
subcommittee to further discuss their ideas while working with the City Attorney to
identify any concerns regarding formation of a commission. The subcommittee is very
interested in working with the Lincoln Avenue property and business owners to
stimulate implementation of a business association/organization to ultimately work with
the City Council regarding implementation of the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan.
Councilmember Kerry asked if the members of the Advisory Committee would want to
continue and be involved with the final Specific Plan.
Mayor Bowman remarked that the 27 people on the Advisory Committee probably
would want to be involved and he suggested renaming the committee and opening it
to all members.
Councilmember Carroll suggested that instead of sending all 27 members to a meeting
perhaps send one or two representatives, but work they've done should be utilized. He
also suggested that the name be changed to something other than the "Association
Formation Steering Committee." Councilmembers recommended the name be changed
to "The Cypress Lincoln Avenue Association Steering Committee." Councilmember Carroll
referred to Item NO. 4 and remarked that there should be a long-term commitment
rather than six months. Councilmember Jones suggested waiting until the mission
statement, then determine a timeline.
The City Manager said that the initial recommendation of the Implementation
Committee would be that they form a business association on Lincoln Avenue for the
short term and, during that time, work on a mission statement and identify guidelines
for the operation and the relationship with the Council and staff. The focus is on
Lincoln Avenue and should be incorporated as part of their title. He suggested
continuing this item to the September 23, 1996 meeting so staff is able to review
Council input, incorporate their recommendations, meet with the Committee to arrive
at a definitive work plan and then return to Council.
Councilmember Carroll agreed in concept and he suggested that there be a Committee
member who can define the real financial implications of the items considered and that
be added to the Committee's responsibilities.
The City Manager clarified that it was his understanding that the Council would like a
financial element introduced into the work of the Committee and that they be
informed of that so the Lincoln Avenue issues would be considered in that light. He
advised that staff will attempt to bring this item back at the September 23, 1996
meeting. tf not, it will be the following meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
continue this item to the Council meeting of September 23, 1996. The Community
Development Director advised that she would be contacting all the members of the
Committee prior to the next Council meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FOR CONFORMITY DETERMINATION FROM THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL REPAIR: The
Community Development Director summarized the staff report to which was attached a
letter, dated August 16, 1996, received from the County of Orange requesting a General
Plan conformity determination for repairs to the Bolsa Chica Channel. The request is in
conformance with the City of Cypress General Plan Land Use and Safety Elements for
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control of flooding within the City. A General Plan conformity determination letter has
been prepared bv staff for the Mayor's signature.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
determine that the Bolsa Chica Channel Flood damage repairs are in conformity with the
City's adopted General Plan and instructed staff to submit the Mayor's letter to the
County stating that determination. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING A SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND IN
COMPLIANCE WITH AB 3229: The City Manager requested the Police Chief to review the
staff report which advised that Governor Wilson signed AB 3229 into law in July of 1996.
This legislation allocated $100 million to statewide law enforcement as funds to
supplement existing local budgets for law enforcement programs, personnel and
equipment. AB 3229 required establishment of local Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Funds by the Treasurer of each entity entitled to share in the allocated funding.
The legislation also mandated the specific method for the disbursal, expenditure and
accounting of AB 3229 funds. The City of Cypress' share is estimated to be $108,000.
In answer to Councilmember Carroll's inquiry, the Chief responded that options for the
use of the funds will be provided to Council at the September 23, 1996 meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age tO:
Direct the Treasurer of the City of Cypress to establish an interest earning
restricted fund account to be known as the "Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Fund."
Direct the City Treasurer to deposit funds received pursuant to AB 3229 into the
"Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund," and to allocate such funds in
compliance with State statute.
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set Public Hearing for the City Council meeting of September 23, 1996, to
determine the use of funds received pursuant to AB 3229.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING THE APPROVAL OF THE TRANSFER
OF THE CATV FRANCHISE FROM CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION, INC., TO U.S. WEST, INC.: The
Administrative Services Director referred to the staff report which represented a
request to transfer the CATV Franchise from Continental Cablevision to U.S. West. U.S.
West provides telephone service to the Rocky Mountain area and operates cable systems
in other parts of the country. The City's Cable TV Attorney, William Marticorena, Rutan &
Tucker, has reviewed and approved the transfer documents. The City Attorney has
consulted Mr. Marticorena and he also recommended approval.
It was moved bv Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to adopt
the Resolution bv title only, title as follows, approving the transfer of control of the
cable television franchise.
RESOLUTION NO. 4697
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
THE TRANSFER OF CONTROL OF A CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE GRANTED TO
CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION, INC. TO U.S. WEST, INC.
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
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 22429 - 22607: It was
moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age tO approve the
Commercial Warrant List for Warrants NO. 22429 through 22607 in the amount of
$1,446,371.69. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 8:27 p.m., to allow the Council to act as
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 8:30 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters Not on the Agenda.
Mr. Robert Sundwall, 5486 Vista Sierra, Cypress, said he was present to thank the Council
for the work they have done for the City and for appointing Mr. Ochenduszko as the
new Cid/Manager.
Mr. Lawrence Turner, 9283 Vista Mesa, Cypress, showed the Council some of the debris
and cement dust left in his neighborhood by the street repair crew. Fie also expressed a
concern about the possible slippage underneath his house and he would like the prime
contractor to have a geologist's survey performed to make sure nothing is slipping.
Mayor Bowman commented that the City Manager and City Engineer will review.
Ms. Wendy Strong, 5822 Myra Avenue, Cypress, took issue with the parking problem
during the opening game of the AYSO season at Lexington Junior High School. People
were parking up and down Denni Street and Orange Avenue and the Police Department
had gone up and down Orange Avenue issuing citations because it is not legal to park on
certain sections of Orange Avenue. She reported that 60 to 80 citations were issued to
cars parked on Orange Avenue and requested consideration be given to allow AYSO
parents to park in that area just on Saturdays. Mayor Bowman suggested that the City
Manager and the Police Chief review this situation. Councilmember Kerry asked that the
City Manager review consideration of providing a temporary parking area and allow the
Traffic Commission to review the issue.
Mr. Tim Keenan, 4157 Devon Circle, Cypress, commended the Police Department for
issuing tickets in the small no parking area, about ten car lengths, where it is too narrow
to park cars and it is a dangerous situation. On the remainder of Orange Avenue,
parking is allowed on weekends.
WRITTEN COMIV1UNICATIONS: FOr Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Monday, September 16, 1996 in the Council Chamber.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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