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Minutes 86-08-11 l7G MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD August 11, 1986 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:32 p.m. on Monday, August 11, 1986, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, by Mayor Otto Lacayo. PRESENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo ABSENT: None Also present were Jiarrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, Mark Huebsch, City Attorney, and staff members Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Economy, Eynon, Hurst, Leonard and Lowenberg. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Partin led the pledge to the flag. Mayor Lacayo continued the presentation item on the agenda until the arrival of Supervisor Harriett Wieder. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter that was not on the agenda. There were no speakers. ST AFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Mr. Essex requested an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter. Councilman lVlullen announced that the Orange County Board of Supervisors had nominated Councilman Kanel to serve on the California Coastal Commission. He recommended that the City ('ouncil support the nomination at the League of California Cities' annual conference. The Mayor added this to the agenda as Item #19a. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #79-19, HE-MODEL OF KENTUCKY FRIED CRICKEN RESTAURANT, 9041 VALLEY VIEW STREET: Mayor Lacayo declared the hearing open and announced that the applicant requested it be continued to the August 25 meeting. Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued the hearing to August 25. PUBLIC HEARING RE: PARCEL MAP #86-0269, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF PLAZA DRIVE AND VALLEY VIEW STREET: Mayor Lacayo opened the hearing and announced that the applicant requested a continuance of the hearing to September 8. Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued the hearing to September 8. PUBLIC HEARING FE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #86-21, LOADING DOCK, 10833 V ALLEY VIEW STREET: The Mayor opened the public hearing and announced that the applicant requested a continuance of the hearing to September 8. Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued the hearing to September 8. Councilman Kanel requested that an item be added to the agenda regarding- the School Resource Officer, and the Mayor added this to the agenda as Item #22. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ENVIRONMEN'T'AL IMPACT REPORT, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT #86-1, SPECIFIC PLAN #86-1, AND ZONE CflANGE #86-1, SUBMITTED BY HOLLYWOOD PARK REALTY ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR. PROPERTIES SURROUNDING THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE COURSE: Mayor Lacayo declared the public hearing open. Mayor Lacayo continued the hearing until after the presentation by Supervisor Harriett Wieder. PRESENTATION: Supervisor Harriett Wieder stated she was present on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to pay tribute to the City of Cypress on its 30th birthday and she read and presented a Resolution to the Council congratulating their 30th birthday and commending the Council and City Manager on their outstanding leadership of the City. Councilman Partin advised the audience that he and the Mayor would be meeting with Supervisor Wieder next week to discuss the subject of providing another recreational site (golf course) in western Orange County. 177 City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 Mr. Vern Winsberg, 15303 Ventura Boulevard, #800, Sherman Oaks, attorney, stated he was present representing members of the Los Alamitos Men's Golf Club. Mr. Winsberg asked if legal notice was given of the Race Track public hearing. He stated the hearing may be premature since interested parties have not had an opportunity to review the report on the application. The City Manager stated the public hearing was advertised in accordance with City Code provisions and the purpose of the hearing is to hear a presentation of the report and information on the application, hear responses to the presentation, and gather additional data if requested. The City Attorney stated that presenting information via the staff report is consistent with City policy and the report is part of the record of the hearing. He stated the question of whether the Council or public have had sufficient time to address the issues should be discussed in the public hearing. Councilman Kanel indicated that all aspects of the proposal are covered in the staff report and the interests of the citizens are being served by the hearing process in which the Council will hear from the applicant, proponents and opponents. Re indicated the public hearing may be continued because the magnitude of the project may require more than one meeting. Mayor Lacayo explained the public hearing procedure followed by the Council. The City Manager reported that two communications regarding the application were received: one from Mr. Albert Andrews, a member of the Men's Golf Club, which supported a continuation of the use of the golf course, and another from Mr. Allen Horowitz, Executive Secretary of the Western Standardbrecl Association, which supported rezoning of the property subject to maintenance of the parking and the barns currently available, and a contractual commitment to upgrade and remodel the turf club and grandstand. Mayor Lacayo again announced that the public hearing was open. The Planning Director presented a report dated August 6 describing the application. She announced that the public hearing notice was published .July 17 in the News Enterprise and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the site. She explained the EIR review process and stated the EIR has been available for review by the public and contains the information included in the Specific Plan document. She stated the purpose of the hearing is to consider certification of the Final EIR and approval of the proposed Specific Plan for the 160 acres of property surrounding the Race Track and the action required of the Council is to determine future use of the property. She indicated that the g-olf course, which is a private business, can be closed by the property owner at any time without approval from the Council. Mrs. Eynon reviewed the Specific Plan proposed land uses. She reported that the density proposed for this project is sim ilar to that existing- in the Cypress Business Park and does not constitute overbuilding in relation to buildings in the Cypress Business Park. The Public Works Director reported that the City's consultant reviewed the traffic report for the project and is preparing a 1'SM Plan which is compatible with the 1'SM Plan for the entire Cypress Business Park. He reported the property owner will be responsible for $3.5 million of street improvements and $1.5 million of TSM mitigation fees, and the street improvements are shown as Items 11-25 in the Traffic Section of Attachment A, Exhibit E of the R.esolution Certifying the EIR. Mr. Beardsley reported that in spite of the required improvements and TSM Plan proposed, the business park is expected at buildout to present a level of traffic impacts at certain locations that cannot be adequately mitigated. If the project is approved by the Council, the Council must include a statement of overriding considerations which acknowledges the fact that the project has benefits that override the impacts that are not adequately mitigated. The Planning Director reported that the Fiscal Impact Analysis prepared by the applicant projects that the City will receive a minimum of $755,000 annually at buildout and could receive $1 million with retail commercial development. Mrs. Eynon indicated the purpose of the EIR is to identify "significant" impacts, and some mitigation measures which will be used in response to impacts of this project include: participation in the City's TSM Program, construction of all infrastructure associated with the project, participation in a landscape program to mitig-ate the loss of landmark trees, and installation of an extensive drainage system. She reported the EIR is required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) which states that even though a project has environmental effects, if there are specific economic, social or other considerations which make the mitigation measures inviable, then those measures need not be enforced. If the Council feels the existing environmental impacts are mitigated to the best extent possible, but not completely, then they are required to adopt the statement of overriding considerations, which has been prepared. Mrs. Eynon concluded her report by stating the project has been a group effort involving review by the City, county and state agencies and consultants, input from local groups including the air station and ALUe, and staff has worked with the applicant and their consultants to develop a project that will be beneficial for all parties involved. -2- 178 City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 The City Manager stated that one of staff's major concerns in addressing the project dealt with the economic base of the track and its impact on the community. Mr. Essex reported the following items were negotiated and will be included in the Development Agreement: the 16 westernmost barns will be left intact; 8,500 parking spaces will be reserved for Race Track patrons; the Race Track entrance will be highlighted; there is a requirement for retail commercial use and a plan for facility improvements by the applicant. The Planning Director recom mended that the following Condition # 16 be added to the Specific Plan conditions: The developer shall enter into the Draft Development Agreement referenced herein, on file with the City Clerk, within 150 days of the approval of subject - Specific Plan #86-1 and final EIR agreeing to all conditions presented in the Draft Development Agreement. The approval shall be of no further force and effect if the Development Agreement is not executed on or before such date. In response to questions from Councilman Coronado, the Planning Director reported that the fiscal impact report was based on development of 172 acres which included the barn area. Subsequently the applicant deleted this barn area from the Specific Plan and she stated the project impact will be reduced as a result. Mr. Essex reported that the barns were left intact as a result of negotiations with the race horse owners. Councilman Mullen asked why the 20 commercial acres had been reduced to 10. Mr. Essex stated the applicant desired to market 10 rather than 20 acres and th1s figure is subject to the Council's review. Councilman Mullen questioned whether the $3 mHlion com mittment was sufficient to upgrade the track to a first class facility. Mr. Essex indicated this was a minimum commitment which the applicant felt showed good faith that they would continue the racing activities and he felt the investment would probably be higher. Councilman Mullen asked how visibility of the track could be guaranteed with buildings planned in the area of the track entrance. ~ouncilman Coronado stated the Council was insistent that a panoramic view of the grandstand and entry be provided. The Planning Director read from the design guidelines section (7-J) of the Specific Plan which addressed the track entrance, and stated the Council can condition the Specific Plan in regard to the entrance. Councilman Kanel asked for clarification of the development agreement and the enforcement mechanism. Mr. Essex and the City Attorney explained that the applicant's agreement to mal<e the $3 million in facility improvements would be recorded in the form of a development agreement which will include an enforcement mechanism whereby land use entitlements of all undeveloped or partially developed portions of the site would automatically revert to the PS Public and Semi-Public zoning upon failure to invest the money within the agreed upon time period. This would apply to all 160.6 acres, but would not run against dispositions of unrelated third parties up to a maximum of 80 acres as aggregated. Councilman Coronado stated this language was unacceptable to him and he felt the applicant needed to commit to the $3 million in improvements. Mrs. Eynon stated the Development Agreement will return to the Council for review and the language can be changed. - The Mayor asked if the applicant wished to speak. Mr. Noel Hatch, attorney for Hollywood Park, introduced the applicant's consultants who were present. Mr. Hatch reported that Hollywood Park reorganized four years ago as a real estate trust and the operating group which conducts horse racing and the availability of Los Alamitos was seen as an opportunity to expand their real estate investments and racing activities. He stated the master plan developed with the City represents their best judgment on how the property can be developed to serve the needs of both parties. He stated Hollywood Park is interested in the development standards and guidelines since they will remain the major property owner and operator of the facility. In order to mitigate the sudden closure of the golf course, ~"'r. Hatch reported that Hollywood Park decided to keep the 18 holes open for play from the time they acquired the property until the planning process made closure necessary; their second decision was to reconfigurate and keep the northerly course open on an interim basis until ultimate disposition of the property. Mr. Hatch stated the proposed facility improvements are due to Hollywood Park's commitment to racing. - Mr. Hatch stated that in order to realize their plans they need an opportunity to develop without restrictions that will prevent them from marketing the property. He stated the project was initially conceived as a business park without a requirement for retail commercial use, and the plans were changed when it because apparent the Council desired retail commercial. Mr. Hatch stated the applicant has always felt that the Race 'T'rack has made a substantial contribution towards the City's revenue base. He stated that to market the property, the amount of retail commercial must be reasonable and they have no objection to the 10 acres. Mr. Hatch stated they have a problem with the specific designation for the retail commercial and they need some flexibility. Mr. Hatch stated they have made -3- 179 City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 com mitments for the DennijKatella property as part of the business park, and a designation there for retail com mercial could cause a breach of agreement. He suggested that flexibility be given to allow a retail commercial area adjacent to an arterial, and he stated the Development Agreement provides that the Katella Avenue frontage is an acceptable location. In regard to visibility of the Race Track, Mr. Hatch stated huilding expansion at the Track will be upwards and the buildings will maintain their height and visibility over other development. Mr. Neal Papiano, attorney for Hollywood Park, stated the property was purchased in order to expand racing, and Hollywood Park will contribute even more as the largest taxpayer in Cypress. Mr. Papiano reported they hired the premier architect in the field of racing who has prepared the preliminary expansion plans. Mr. Papiano presented conceptual renderings and described the improvement plans for a new 4-story clubhouse and turf club. He stated the $3 million was com mitted immediately and construction will begin within two years, and he anticipated that the entire construction will cost several million dollars. Councilman Partin asked if the employees' cafeteria will be replaced. Mr. Papiano reported the Master Plan calls for a new cafeteria in the backstretch area and it will be similar to the excellent cafeteria which existq at the Hollvwood Park track. Mr. John Garakian, architect for Hollywood Park, requested clarification of EIR condition of approval #3 and Specific Plan condition #4. He asked why the actual square footage (100,000) for retail com mercial had to be explicit and whether a designation of acreage would be sufficient because types of uses can vary from the 100,000 square feet. He asked if the applicant would have to meet that specific number. The Planning Director stated the applicant would have to meet this requirement. Mr. Garakian stated the applicant requested a reduction in retail commercial acres from 20 to 10. He stated the square footage requirement is another limiting factor they (lon't see the need for. The Planning Director stated staff's rule of thumb is usuaJly 10,000 square feet per acre for commercial which is how they came up with the 100,000 square foot fig-tire for 10 acres. Councilman Partin stated some guideline was needed and this was not pinning the applicant down to an exact square footage. He indicated there are high revenue producing uses which could be located on a couple of acres. Mr. Garakian stated he would like the Council to consider appropriate terms allowing the flexibility for that to occur. Mrs. Eynon indicated that when the applicant submits a specific use under a C.U.P., the Council will determine if this criteria is met. 1\1r. Garakian asked if there would be reductions to the 10 acre retail commercial requirement if the hotel/support commercial acreage exceeded the stipulated requirement. Mrs. Eynon stated the Council would have to determine whether a support commercial use would satisfy the revenue producing criteria expected from retail commercial. Mr. narakian asked for clarification of the condition regarding the assessment district and staff responded to his questions. Councilman Coronado asked what percentage of the property would be landscaped. Mr. Garakian said this figure was unknown since the applicant has not submitted proposals for any specific sites. He stated the applicant will provide 24 inch box trees to replace landmark trees and will meet or exceed landscape standards elsewhere in the Business Park. Mrs. Eynon reported on the landscaping requirements and stated they must meet the Business Park requirements for landscaping along arterials. Mr. Hatch stated the reason the applicant feels it is inappropriate to specify an area for retail commercial is that a property sale could fall through and the applicant would lose flexibility in finding an alternate location. He suggested that a dual designation for light industrial/retail commercial would give flexibility. Mr. Hatch reported they have been negotiating with a retail user and had suggested that a site on Walker north of the railroad would be ideal for them. Councilman Mullen stated the location of Walker/Cerritos has not been viewed as viable retail property because of the low traffic. rouncilman Coronado stated retail commercial is developing along the length of Katella and the Council felt it was the best location. Councilman Partin indicated he was concerned about project phasing and asked if hotel development could precede development of the golf course property. Mr. Hatch reportee they are negotiating with a hotel user who is anxious to proceed. He indicated that selection of the hotel site was influenced by economic considerations and limitations on them as a real estate investment trust. Councilman Partin asked when the golf course may be closed. Mr. Hatch stated two property sales are subject to approval of the EIH and Specific Plan, the buyers are prepared to move quickly, and the applicant hopes one sale can be completed this year. Responding to Councilman Partin, Mr. Hatch stated the applicant will provide a small clubhouse for the northerly 9 holes, and indicated that the applicant could make the northerly course ready before the south course is demolished. Mr. Hatch stated the south course could probably remain open during preliminary engineering for the property and the applicant will try to maximize the time it remains open. -4- 180 City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 In reponse to questions from Councilman Kanel, Mr. Hatch reported that the applicant received inquiries about a sale of the 160 acres but Hollywood Park never intended to sell the 160 acres or entire 300 acres. Since the City is interested in retail commercial, the applicant felt that they could maximize their return by having several large users to create an integrated development. Councilman Coronado stated there was a strong feeling in the City that Hollywood Park might close down the track. Mr. Papiano stated that was never their intent and that they wished to expand racing. Councilman Kanel asked if thoroughbred racing will come to Los Alamitos. Mr. Papiano said the thoroughbred dates are determined by the legislature and there is no legal provision to allow it in Orange County. He stated Hollywood Park will request that Pomona's five weeks of racing dates be transferred to Los Alamitos next year. ~ The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application. No one spoke in support. He asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition. Mr. Pat Stacker, member of the Los Alamitos ~,lIen's Golf Club, asked about certain designations on the City zoning map and the Mayor responded that the green-colored areas were zoned Public or ~emi-Public and noted that the subject property and Forest Lawn were private properties. Mr. Stacker asked if the $50 million value of the golf course property was based on current or future zoning. The City Manager indicated that the $50 million estimate was based on current market value and the highest and best use of the property. Mr. Stacker asked if proper legal notice of the hearing was given. The Planning Director stated for the record that the public hearing notice was published 10 days prior to the hearing and mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject site. Mr. Stacker asked what actions the City had taken to preserve the golf course. Councilman Coronado responded that closure of the golf course was one of the Council's first concerns. l-Je indicated that, because of the high market value of the property, there was no way the City could approve and retire a bond issue to acquire the property. Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, stated the proposal is for redevelopment of the property and the property should be under a redevelopment program. He stated the property is being used for com merciaJ purposes and he felt its current zoning is incorrect. Mr. Hardcastle stated Katella Avenue is prime commercial property and the City needs commercial development to fall back on, especially since commercial Droperty on Lincoln is not developing. He expressed concern that commercial development might be located off of Katella Avenue. Mr. Hardcastle stated a hotel does not need exposure at the corner of Katella/Walker since people will seek out a major hotel. He stated the City issued bonds for its park development, and he felt the City had the power to preserve the golf course which is a successful recreational facility. - Councilman Mullen noted that the bond issue for park development was $2 million versus a $30 to $50 million cost for the golf course property. The City Attorney reported that the overriding consideration in establishing a redevelopment area is a determination that the property is blighted. Mr. Howard Reiner, member of the Men's Golf Club, suggested that problems associated with the horse stables, like odors and flies, might be incompatible with new development and could lead to a desire for removal of the Race Track and development of the property for its highest and best use. Mr. Ken Batdorf, 9856 Joel, Cypress, golfing coach at Cypress High School, reported 20 students were enrolled in his golf class last year, and moving to another facility might require him to drop players. He reported an alternate site, the Dad Miller course, is used by 5 other high schools and is further away and more expensive. Mr. Batdorf stated golfers can continue their hobby from teen years through adulthood, unlike baseball or football players, and he felt there might be more support for the golfers if they comprised a larger number. Mr. Charles Schworman, Cerritos Avenue, Rtanton, expressed concern that the traffic improvements proposed on Cerritos A venue will continue to Knott and then the street will be .... reduced to two lanes, creating a bottleneck. He asked if the EIR addressed the traffic impact on adjacent cities and whether residents would be subjected to the assessment fee. Mr. Schworman asked what the project would generate in revenue compared to costs for police, fire and traffic improvements for the property. Councilman Mullen indicated that the Fiscal Impact Report addresses this issue and the report estimated revenue of over $1 million annually to the City, based on build-out of 20 commercial acres. The Mayor advised that the assessment fee is levied on property owners only within the Business Park. Mr. Beardsley reported the traffic study for the Race Track addressed the impacts on arterial streets in adjacent cities and encompassed the area between Beach and the 605 freeway, and the 91 and 22 freeways. -5- City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 Mr. Jack Robertson stated he bought his home in Cypress because he liked the quiet and relaxed area, and he asked how the proposed development would affect his property value. He stated the area around Hollywood Park has degenerated and that he hoped it would not occur here.' Mr. Robertson stated he moved to Cypress because it had the golf course and asked if th~re were plans to develop an alternate course. Councilman Kanel reported that he and the City Manager had met with representatives from the Los Alamitos Reserve Center and the City was exploring the possibility of utilizing a portion of their property for a public golf course. Councilman Partin stated the City was exploring all avenues and he encouraged the residents from western Orange County and Long Beach to lend their support. Mr. ..Tim Young, Cypress, stated he represents about 60 homeowners living north of the grandstand and they are concerned with the sound system at the track which allows them to hear all the race results. He asked that the system be upgraded or a new system installed to reduce the noise disturbance. Mr. Young reported that tractors and a vacuum cleaner used at the track create noise problems and stated he hoped the Race Track owners would work with the neighbors. Mr. Tony Hughes, 4991 Newman, Cypress, stated the homeowners on Cerritos Avenue will face the industrial park and the EIR does not address the effect on their property values. He expressed concern that new businesses will increase traffic. Mrs. Ellen Murphy, 10491 Christopher, Cypress, stated the addition of the business park will make the traffic situation on Cerritos worse. She complained about hearing announcements over the P A system at all hours. She asked that the property not be rezoned. Mrs. Sally Peterson, 10474 Saratoga, Cypress, reported that lights at the track are a problem which will become worse with the new multi-story clubhouse or the removal of trees along Cerritos. She reported the residents hear the race results and telephone messages all day over the sound system and she asked that it be revamped. She felt property values in her tract will drop. Mrs. Marjorie Peffer stated she would like Hollywood Park to be a good neighbor. She reported her property backs onto Cerritos and she cannot use her yard because of the dirt and dust coming over the fence. She reported the fly problem which exists between and during race meets inhibits her use of her property and she asked if the property owner will revamp the barns to solve the fly problem. She reported that lighting and the sound system have also created problems. Mr. Roger Geyer, 4433 Via Majorca, Cypress, stated the golf club members have not read and cannot comment on the EIR but they can address the golf course issue. He stated the report identifies 11 courses within a 10 mile radius but then goes on to list reasons why these courses cannot be used. He stated the 3 courses in Long Beach are booked up and the City is modifying its system to allow play by residents only. Mr. Geyer presented a petition with 6200 signatures opposing the closure of the Los Alamitos Golf Course. He asked that no zone change be approved until an alternate golfing facility is found. He asked that the Council, County and Hollywood Park assist in finding another site. Mr. Jack Swank, 9849 Via Sonoma, Cypress, reported that recently Hollywood Park pumped out one of the five lakes on the property which was the breeding ground for ducks, and at that time about 50 babies hatched and subsequently died. He stated the lake also contained fish and it cannot be refilled because the water line was cut. He indicated the lake was drained to clean it but the owners did a poor cleaning job. He reported the golf course is home to other wildlife. He felt the incident with the ducks was inexcusable. Mr. Vern Winsberg, 15303 Ventura Boulevard, #800, Sherman Oaks, attorney representing the Men's Golf Club, stated the property was purchased by the applicant subject to the zoning existing at the time of purchase and he questioned why the applicant had made commitments on the property prior to Council action on the zoning. Mr. Winsberg stated the Council has the authority to dictate how much commercial acreage it desires on the property and at what location and determine the phasing of development as a condition of the zone change. He suggested that the applicant commit to property improvements prior to the zone change, and he questioned whether the proposed $3 million in improvements was adequate. Mr. Winsberg noted that the Race Track constitutes 45% of the City's greenbelt and suggested that the applicant make provision for replacing a portion of it before the zoning is changed. He suggested that recreational areas be provided for the workforce which will be employed by this development. Mr. Winsberg asked that the Council attempt to preserve or replace the golf course. -6- City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 Mr. Paul Birch, 356 La Verne, Long Beach, stated he has been involved with a significant number of mRs and the one for this property sounded good but it did not address the fact that the development will be irreversible or the fact that if the development follows a historical pattern with the financial benefits tapering down or the property changing hands then residential degradation will follow. RECESS: The Mayor called a recess at 11:06 p.m. The Council reconvened at 11:24 p.m. with all members present. There was no rebuttal presentation by the applicant. Mayor Lacayo stated the Council needed to discuss issues relating to the amount and location of commercial acreage, acceptable language of the Development Agreement, and the lights, noise, fly and lake problems. Councilman Coronado stated he did not feel the $3 million would accomplish much in improvements and asked for a more extensive presentation on the property improvements. He asked that staff evaluate the costs and that the City get a firm commitment to that amount. Councilman Coronado also asked that the City get a firm commitment on the 8,500 parking spaces and stated they should be dedicated to the racing and not shared with other businesses. He asked that staff readdress the issue regarding a panoramic view of the Race Track. Councilman Kanel stated many questions have been raised in the hearing and additional input given and that he was in favor of continuing the hearing because of the magnitude of the project and concerns expressed over the golf course and neighbor problems. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to continue the public hearing regarding Specific Plan 86-1 and the Final ErR, General Plan Amendment 86-1 and Zone Change 86-1 to the August 25 meeting, and request that staff prepare a report evaluating the information presented at the hearing. Councilman Coronado referred to wording in the staff report which states that impacts will be mitigated "to the greatest extent possible". He felt the statement carried little weight and asked that staff address these concerns. Councilman Mullen asked that staff renegotiate with the applicant the amount and location of retail commercial. He stated he was not satisfied with the amount of commercial and having it located off of Katella Avenue. Councilman Mullen asked that Hollywood Park address the neighbor problems and develop a mitigation plan. He asked that the applicant define what improvements will be made for $3 million. Mr. Jack Swank asked if Hollywood Park can refill the lakes on a temporary basis because there are ducks on the property that need the water. Councilman Mullen stated from a moral standpoint he did not have the right to deprive a property owner reasonable use of his land but that he was interested in finding an alternate site for the golf course on public property. He stated that while the City could not afford to purchase property it could provide development costs for the course. Mayor Lacayo stated a solution to the golf course might be finding property at the air station and he suggested that the golfers lend their political support in this effort. The Mayor stated that Mrs. Everett of Hollywood Park had volunteered her assistance. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin &. Lacayo o COUNCILMEMBERS: None o COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Mr. Winsberg asked if the public would be allowed to speak at the continued hearing and the Mayor informed him they would have the opportunity. CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF ANNUAL AIR CONDITIONING CONTRACT: The City Manager presented a report from the Public Works Director dated July 30 which recommended renewal of the contract with Scott Refrigeration Service. ~ It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve renewal of the air conditioning maintenance contract with Scott Refrigeration Service, Inc., 1330 W. Collins, Avenue, Orange, California, for a one year period ending August 31, 1987, in the base amount of $19,894.30 and the rate for extraordinary maintenance as outlined in the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin &. Lacayo o COUNCIL MEMBERS: None o COUNCILMEMBERS: None -7- City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 183 CONSIDERATION OF RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR SHARED PARKING REPORT (MDC REALTY): Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated August 5 listing 2 proposals received. The cost of the shared parking report has been reimbursed by Ramada Inn. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to: (1) authorize an appropriation from the fund balance of the General Fund and appropriate $1,300.00 to Account #4189-11-264.07; and (2) retain the professional services of Kunzman and Associates, 4664 Barranca Parkway, Irvine, California, for a Shared Parking Report on three adjacent MDC Realty parcels, per their proposal in the amount of $1,300.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo o COUNCIL MEMBERS: None o COUNCIL MEMBERS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the recommendations on the agenda. It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve Consent Calendar Items #7 - #19a. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo o COUNCILMEMBERS: None o COUNCILMEMBERS: None Item #7: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 28, 1986. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of July 28, 1986, as submitted. Item #8: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item #9: Consideration of Request to Proclaim September 1-7, 1986, as "Literacy Week". Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim September 1-7, 1986 as "Literacy Week" in the City of Cypress. Item #10: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Parcel Map #86-177 (Northeast Corner of Katella Avenue and Yamaha Way). Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map #86-177 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. Item #11: Consideration of Request for SB 821 Local Allocation Funds for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities on Walker Street from Cerritos Avenue to Katella Avenue - City of Cypress Project #8657-90. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing staff to submit a claim for its 1986-87 allocation of local SB 821 funds in the amount of $14,891: RESOLUTION NO. 3122 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR THE CITY'S 1986-87 LOCAL ALLOCATION OF SB 821 BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS. Item #12: Consideration of House Number Painting on Curbs by Kennedy High School Band. Recommendation: That the City Council direct staff to issue a permit to the Kennedy High School Band and Color Guard Booster Club to paint house numbers on curbs in Districts #1, 9, 10, 14, 17, 25, 26, 27 and 28. Item #13: Consideration of Authorization to Attend the League of California Cities' 88th Annual Conference in Los Angeles and Designating the Voting Delegate and Alternate for the Business Session of the Conference. -8- 184 City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) authorize the attendance of the Council and staff members to the 88th Annual Conference of the League of California Cities to be held in Los Angeles on October 19-22, 1986, and their reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenses incurred; and (2) authorize the Mayor to serve as the Voting Delegate and the Mayor Pro Tem as the Alternate for the General Business Session to be held on Tuesday, October 21, at 2:00 p.m. Item #14: Consideration of Vacancy on the Cypress Traffic Commission. Recommendation: "'hat the City Council authorize staff to advertise for applicants to fill the current Traffic Com mission vacancy. - Item #15: Consideration of Claim Filed by Benny M. Woodard, Attorney, On Behalf of Jeff John Radinger. Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to the City's Claims Administrator, Carl Warren &: Company, for appropriate disposition. Item #16: Consideration of Renewal of llubbish Franchise. Recommendation: That the City Council extend the rubbish franchise between the City of Cypress and Briggeman Disposal Company under the existing terms and conditions from June 30, 1986 until such time as negotiations are complete. Item #17: Consideration of Compensation Plan Amendment. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, amending Resolution No. 3033 as outlined in the staff report: RESOLUTION NO. 3123 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE rITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3033 BY ADDING CERTAIN CLASS 'TTl'LES FOR 'T'EMPORARY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES NOT PLACED UNDER THE GENERAL COMPENSATION PLAN. iI'J~ Item #18: Consideration of Proposed Classification and Compensation Plan Amendment. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, amending the Position Classification Plan and Basic Compensation Plan as outlined in the staff report: RESOLUTION NO. 3124 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS OF GRAPHIC ARTIST TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN 1'HE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Item #19: Consideration of Employment List - 1\IJaintenance Worker I. Recommendation: That the City Council certify tt)e Employment List for the position of Maintenance Worker I as submitted. Item #19a: Consideration of City Council Endorsement of Councilman .John Kanel's Nomination to the California Coastal Commission. Recommendation: That the City Council endorse the nomination of Councilman John Kanel to the California Coastal Commission. ~. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON ARTERIAL STREET MAINTENANCE: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated August 5 which outlined a proposed maintenance program for: (1) median and parkway mowing, edging and weed control; (2) sidewalk cleaning adjacent to block wans; and (3) street sweeping. The program proposed the hiring of a large crew of temporary Maintenance Aides for a 2-month period. Councilman Partin expressed support for the short-term seasonal employment and suggested that the program be considered for next summer. -9- 185 City Council Minutes August 11, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize staff to proceed with the recommendations outlined in the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin &. Lacayo o COUNCILMEMBERS: None o COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS #16091 - 16361: It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #16091 through #16361 in the amount of $790,461.17. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: A YES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin &. Lacayo o COUNCILMEMBERS: None o COUNCILMEMBRRS: None In regard to Item #22 added to the agenda, Councilman Kanel expressed support for the hiring of a School Resource Officer to work at the junior and senior high school in the drug awareness program, and he asked that staff prepare a report on this matter. Hearing no objections, the Mayor requested that staff prepare a report on the School Resource Officer program. EXECUTIVE SESSION: The City Manager advised the Council of his vacation plans. ADtJOUHNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 11:47 p.m. MA YOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS -10-