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CYPHERS CITY COUNCTL
HELD
Decem her 8, ] 98R
'rhe reg'ular meeting of the C'ypress City Council was called to or~er at 6:35 p.m. on Monday,
December 8, 1986, in the Administrative Conference Room of thE' Cypress City Fa]], 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, by !\'ayor Kanel.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Coronarlo, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
ABSENT: C'ouncilwoman Arnold
Also present were Traffic Commissioners Elsie CarruthE'rs an~ Rohhi Bloch.
WORKSHOP SESSION WIT}T THF ORANGE COPNTY TRANSPORTATION C01VIMISSION
STAFF BE: THE FLYOVEP STUDY: The Public Works Director provided a hackground of the
flyover study and reported that in 1982 the County ('om m issioned a study to ~evelop super
streets throughout the County. Valley View/Katel1a was one of four intersections stu~ied in
the report which were g'ood candidates for a grade separation study. Bea('h Boulevard was
originally selected as the demonstration street but Huntington Reach decided not to pursue
the project, and the Cypress Council requested that Valley View/Vatella be consinered as the
demonstration site. l\~r. Bearnsley introduced Lisa l\'ills of the Orange County Transportation
Commission staff and Jerry Wood, consultant to the Commission.
COUNCILWOIVIAN ARNOLD ARRIVED AT 6:40 P.M.
Mr. Wooc1 reviE'wed the Technical Memorandum submitted to the Council \'.'hich evaluated 10
alternatives for the grade separation project, and the consultants presented a model of the
flyover. He reported that the City's traffic consultants, BDT, determined that without a
grade separation, the intersection capacity would be 150%. With a grade separation and
other improvements, a level of service "D" could be achieved. Mr. Wood descrihed thf"
alternatives which were evaluated ag'ainst criteria including cost, construct ability, impact on
utilities, need for right-of-way and aesthetics. The consultants recommended Alternative #5
which called for a flyover on Valley View over Katella with one traffic signal. ]\Jr. WO<W
stated Alternative #5 could he constructed within 6 to 9 months in the existing right-of-way,
it would have few utility impacts, and the work could be done at nig-ht. !\"r. Wood stated the
consultants are proceeding with construction management strategy and finalyzing a cost
estimate. He indicated that the next step is to receive input from the City, meet with the
property owners at the intersection, and possibly hold community meetings.
Mr. Beardsley reported that even with the flyover, the level of service would still exceed
level liD" unless Walker Street is extended through the Warland property. The construction of
this by-pass road is considered a "given" in the consultant's analysis.
fl,l!r. Wood stated the consultants will prepare a draft project report which should be availahle
by January or February with a final report at the en<i of Fehruary. He suggested a public
hearing or inviting public participation when the project report is completed. Mr. Wood
responded to questions from the Council. He indicated that the by-pass road could be
constructed after the f1yover is finished. Councilman Mullen suggested that the hy-pass road
connect with Plaza Drive. 1\~r. Wood presented a drawing of the flyover and stateci they
would like to build a structure which has minimal visual intrusion. He suggested that trees
could be planted at all four corners to soften the view.
Lisa Mills of the Transportation Commission staff discussed the concerns of Beach Boulevard
commercial businesses who felt they might lose visibility and access because of a flyover.
She reported that several of the property owners in Cypress are very concerned about the
flyover. Miss Mills asked for an indication as to whether the Council is serious about
proceeding with the f1yover project. She stated the Transportation Commission will seek
grants to finance the $5 1/2 to $6 m Hlion cost of the structure and possible street
improvements but the City may have to contribute funds.
Councilman Coronado stated he would like to hold discussions with the property owners to
allay their concerns. He stated the city needs a solution to mitigate traffic and the fIyover
is the best way to go and he supports it.
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Miss JVtjJ1s sUp,'gesterl that a committee of two Councilmembers hold a work session with the
property owners within the next month. Mayor Kane] asked if the Council wished to meet
with the property owners to alleviate their concerns. Councilman Mullen suggesterl a work
session with the entire Council. Miss Mills requested that the meeting be sche~u]ed for
.January 12. l\'~ayor Kanel stated that an earlier meeting may be arrangerl.
RECESS: Mayor Kanel recesserl the meeting at 7:27 p.m. Mayor Kanel called the meeting
back to order at 7:38 p.m. in the City Council Chamber with all Councilmembers present. ,tlIih""
Also present were Darrell Essex, City Manager/City Clerk, ]\lfark Huebsch, City Attorney,
anc staff members Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst, LeonArd and I,owenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIA NeE: ('ouncilwoman Arnold led the pled~e to the flA~.
INTRODUCTION OF THE MISS CITY OF CYPRESS AND MISS TEEN CYPRESS
(,ONTESTANTS: Mrs. Mary Van den Raadt and ]\/frs. Gay Hannah, members of the "".iss City
of Cypress Pa~eant Steering- Committee, introduced the Miss 1'een and Miss City of ("ypress
contestants. Mrs. Van den Raadt invited everyone to attend the Miss City of Cypress
Pageant on January 24 at Cypress College.
PRESENTATION OF A PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION FROM THE SOU'T'HERN CALIFORMIA
EDISON COMPANY IN HONOR OF ITS CENTENNIAL: ".lIr. Terry Kerr, Area '.fana~er for
the Edison Company, presented a plaque to the Mayor which expressed the Edison Company's
appreciation to the City of Cypress for being a valued and significant part of the Company's
history and indicated the Company looks forward to a lasting asso{'iation as they embark upon
their seconrl century of service.
ORAL COMMUNI("ATI0NS: \1ayor Kanel Asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to a.ny
matter not on the agenda.
Miss Kim Birch and Miss Heidi Bartell adviserl the Council that they are (iirl Scouts working
on their Gold Award project and they requested that the Council adopt a Resolution -
proclaiming March 9 - 15, 1987, as Girl Scout Week in recognition of the Girl Scouts' 75th
Anniversary. The girls reported that all troops in Cypress will perform community service
projects, and a celebration will be held on March 12 at the Oxford School.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Coronado and unanimously
carried to request that staff prepare a Resolution for consideration at the next meeting
proclaiming March 9-15, 1987, as Girl Scout Week.
Mrs. Alice Talbott, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress, subm itted a letter to the Council which
outlined items hrought to her attention hy residents during the election campRi~. J\1rs.
Talbott requested an investigation of the issue relating to former Mayor I,acayo's holding two
governmental offices and that an opinion be rendered by the City Attorney. She requested
that the Council resolve this issue at their earliest opportunity.
l\"ayor Kanel stated this item wiH he placed on the agenda for the January 12 meeting.
Mr. Bob Hawkins, 4544 Shasta Circle, ('~lpress, asked if Item #26 coulrl be taken out of order.
Mr. Mike Gritchen, 11619 Malden, Cypress, reported that he has had ongoing problems with
his cable TV reception and the cable company cannot identify V'.'hat is causing the problems.
He asked if the Council can investigate the situation and determine whether the cable
company is capable of fulfilling their contract to provide services. )\IIr. Gritchen reported he
has problems with the picture and sound and that it is impossible to get problems taken care
of after 6:00 p.m. Mr. Gritchen asked when a public meeting will be held concerning the
Valley View fly-over proposal, and he suggested that notification of the meeting be mailerl -
out to residents. Mr. Gritchen was advised that another meeting between the Council and
Orange County Transportation Commission is scheduled for January 12 and the public
meeting may be scheduled for February or !\'larch.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, reported that he has had problems with his
cable channel picture getting scrambled and when he calls the cable company in the evening
he gets a recorded message.
Mayor Kanel requested that the cable complaints be referred to Mr. Barrett for
investigation.
Mr. Carmine Pilichi, 4521 Victoria Court, Cypress, indicated that he was interested in the
item regarding the Texaco Tank Farm.
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STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: Councilman Mullen requested an Executive Session to
discuss several items on the Consent Calendar relating to litigation.
Mayor Kanel reported that the ("ouncil received a letter of resignation frofT' C'ultural Arts
Commissioner Jeanne Hawkins and he added this matter to the agenda AS Item #33.
Mayor Kanel reported that he received complaints from residents living behind the
Albertson's store regarding early morning noise from the parking Jot hlowers and early truck
deliveries. He requested that staff contact the operator of the center, Albertson's and
Mervyns to clarify that noise producing activities are prohibited before 8:00 a.m.
At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added the following items to the agenda:
Item #21a regarding a proclamation declaring December 24 - January 4 as tl'1e Drunk
Driving A wareness Period;
Item #34 regarding the OCCP.MA's Workers' C'ompensation Prof!,ram;
Item #35 regarding the Ramada, Inc. hotel application;
Item #36 regarding an Executive Session for personnel and Iitir:ation matters;
Item #37 regarding a special meeting on the transportation study and joint meetings
with tl1e City Commissions.
Mayor Kanel added an item to the agenda regar(Hng a 'Resolution commendinv Ralph C'lark
for his long-time work on the Board of Supervisors and Orange rounty Transit District.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Davis and unanimously carried
to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 3171
A RESOLUTION 0F THE C'ITY C'OUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRFSS
rOMI\1ENDING SUPERVISOR .RALPH C'LARK UP0N HI~ RETIREMENT
FROM THE ORANGE COPNTY BnAFII OF ~UPFRVISORS.
C'ONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEAlUN<i RE: Al\mNDMENT TO 70NING OPDINANC'E #86-!1,
RETIREMENT HOTELS: Mayor Kanel declared the hearing- open and the Planning Director
presented a report datec December J. Mayor Kanel suggested that this item be continued to
the January 26 meeting.
Mr. .Tess Black stated he would like to proceed with his project and asked if the Council could
consider this item sooner. He askecl if an 0rclinance had been drafted.
The Planning Director indicated that staff needs policy guidance from the C'ouncil and will
draft regulations for retirement hotels after the Council's consideration of the item.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued the puhlic hearing to the January 12 meeting.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC J-l'EARING HE: C'ONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #86-32,
OUTDOOR AVIARY C'ONTAINING UP TO 30 BIRDS, 5951 LE~ftON A VENUE: 1'\"ayor Kanel
opened the public hearing and the Planning Director presented a report dated December 2
which reviewed the regulations or local, state and federal agencies applicable to the proposed
aviary. Mrs. Eynon reported that l\"r. Brickson performed a noise reading' on the site and
determined that the bird noise did not exceed the City's noise standards. She stated that
staff inspected the aviary for cleanliness.
Councilman Coronado expressed concern about the birds spreading disease. Mrs. Eynon
stated the C'ity could request periodic checks of the aviary by the appropriate agencies.
C'ouncilman Coronado stated the use places the burden of policing on the City, he did not feel
it was warranted for a hobby use and he stated he could not support the use.
'\tTr. Hobart Frye, 5951 Lemon Avenue, the applicant, stated he is interested in breeding a
certain type of bird and he is not interested in keeping a large aviary. He stated the
Council's concerns about disease are unwarranted because according to his vet there has not
been a case of Newcastle's disease here in several years. Mr. Frye stated he is cautious
about disease in his aviary and wants to keep his hirds in good health. He reported that he
owns a Macaw which is kept indoors and he takes it to the vet periodically. Mr. Frye stated
he is not trying to make a living by selling birds. He subm itted 8 photo of the aviary to the
Council.
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Mayor Kanel asked if there were speakers in support of the application.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, stated the Aviary is a small cage and is locatec in tne
center of tne yard and is on the opposite side of the ~arage from the closest neighbor. He did
not feel the use would be offensive to anyone. He suggested tnat the conditional use permit
be restricted to the keeping of parakeets.
Tnere were no speakers in opposition.
Mayor KaneJ stated that he spoke with lI/'r. Villavicencio who in(licated that he would be
satisfied if there were controls on the use And if the Council had the ability to review the use
if complaints are made.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and second eo hy Councilman Davis to close the hearinv
and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approvinf! C.lT.P. #86-32 subject to
the 8 conditions recom mended hy staff:
"RFSOLUTION Nn. 3172
A RESOLUTION OF THE rI'T'Y COUNCIL or THE rITY OF CYPPESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PEBJVlI'T' NO. 86-32 - WITH
CONDITIONS.
Councilman Mullen requested that a condition he a0ded stating that the outside cage shall be
limited to parakeets. Be stated the City has sufficient controls inclucljng the Council's
ability to terminate the permit if a nuisance is created.
Councilwoman Arnold stated she had concerns about noise for the neighhors. J\"ayor Kane]
stated he spoke with two of the neighbors who were not concerned 8bout possible noise but
were concerned with the health aspects. The neighhors indicated they would be satisfied if
there were controls and the Council could review the permit.
The Planning Director stated that Condition #8 calls for a review of the permit after one -
year and as a result of the review the rouncil may hold another hearing regarding
continuation, modification or termination of the permit.
Councilman Davis requested that two conditions !:-e added to require that the aviary be
restricted to parakeets, and that the aviary be maintained in proper order.
The motion, with the additional conditions recommended by the rouncil, carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 rnllNrIL1VTEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen &- Kanel
NOES: 1 COUNCILMElV'BEP.S: ('oronFldo
ABSENT: o cnUNCILMEMBERS: None
PUBLIC REA RIN0 RE: FEDER AI, HOUSING & CO~'Ml}NtTY f)EVEY,OP1I:~ENT BLOCK
GRANT APPLICATION - 13TtT YEAR: Mayor Kanel opened the hearing. The Planning
Director summarized a report dated December 3 which outlined the funds received in the
previous six years and staff's proposal for the 13th year application. Staff is applying for
$140,000 for the Senior Citizen Center, $150,000 for housing rehabilitation, and $129,000 for
public improvements.
Mayor Kane] asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application.
There were no speakers.
It was moved bv Councilman Mullen and seconded bv Councilman Davis to close the hearing
and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follov,ls, And authorize the Mayor to sign the "'~"iM:
grant request on behalf of the City Council:
RESOLUTION NO. 3173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ('YPRESS
APPROVING THE CI'T'Y'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 13TH YEAR
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOP1\ifFNT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRA1V' WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANnE.
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The motion unanimously C'arried by the following roll call vote:
A YES: 5 COUNCILMFMBERS: Arnold, Coronado, Davis, J\'1ul1en & Kanel
NOES: o COUNCIL!\IlE!VIBERS: None
ABSENT: o COUNCILMFl\.fRERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSJOF'RATION OF JNFORMATI0N TIE: REPORTED ACTIVITIES AT
THE TEXACO TANK FARM: Mr. Essex presented R report date~ DecerT'ber 2. and in('ljcated
that representatives of the Edison (;ompany and Air Quality ]\~anag'ement District are
present.
~1r. Terry Kerr, Area 1\,l!anager of the Southern California Edison Company, 1851 ,,,r. ValenciA,
Fullerton, reported that E~ison has notified Texaco that they will terminate their leases for
the tanks used for fuel storage as of NoverT'ber ] 987. 1\~r. Kerr stated the tanks must be
cleaned before returning them to Texaco, and Eciison's current ooerations at the tan\<' farm
consist of the removal of 1 1/2 to 2. feet of residue oil in 16 tanks. He stated the oil, which is
of shoe polish consistency, is heated so that it can be pumped into the piping system on site.
He indicated the current work should be complete~ by December 20. Mr. Kerr reported thAt
during the first half of 1987, Edison will clean 20 more tanks. These tanks have internal
heating coils and will he cleaned by a different method which should create less
inconvenience for the area.
Mr. Kerr responded to questions from the Council. He indicated that Edison owns the
property at the southeast corner of 1\'1oody and Orange and will utili7.e it in the future as part
of their pumping and pipeline system. He stated Edison operates the tank farm as a non-
conforming use without a conditional use permit but they comply with the ('ity Noise Control
Ordinance and AQMD standards. Councilman Coronado requeste~ that Erlison keep the rity
informe~ of their operations on a day to day basis and report any change in routines. Mr.
Kerr stated that Edison will be out of the oil storage business before November of J 987.
N1r. Kerr reported that the 20 tanks with the internAl coils Are self containerl units with
automatec! venting systems. He reported that Edison beg-ain their cleaning operations in .July
and about a month ago they engaged two more contractors in order to finish the work before
the holidays. After citizen cOrT'plaints were received, Eciison ordered the crews to cease
work by 9:30 p.m. l\:rr. Kerr stated that Edison is not informed about Texaco's operations, but
Texaco has indicated that they will not bring in the oil which oreviously created odor
problems.
Mayor Kanel indicated that he will be sending 'T'exaco a letter regarding their operations and
dealings with the City.
Councilman Coronado asked what by-products are created by heating the residue oil.
"'fr. Walt Ford, of Edison's Fuel Supply Department, stated he C'ould not respond to what
specific hydrocarbons result from the heating. He stated the material they are handling is
residual fuel oil and it is fairly henign. Mr. Ford reported that before beg-inning the
operation, Edison studied possihle concerns regarding the activity an~ spoke to the
contractors to try to minimize noise and odors. In response to questions, Mr. Ford stated
there may be some chemical residue in the steam produced by the l'1eating but he could not
tell how much. He indicated the o~ors may be the result of the sulphur content of the oil.
Mr. Arnold Stein, Senior Enforcement Manager of the South Coast Air Quality Management
District, made a presentation explaining the background and area encompassed hy the
District and stated it was created in 1977 under the Federal EP A and State Air Resources
Board to meet and maintain federal and state amhient air quality standards, reduce the
emissions of toxic pollutants, and respond to and reduce nuisances.
Mr. William Tinsman of the South C08st AQMD descriheCl the District's program for handling
citizen complaints on air pollutants and what information is needed from a caller making a
complaint. He reported that the District needs ten signed complaints and verification of the
source of the prohlem hy their inspectors before it can issue a Notice of Violation for a
public nuisance. Be staten that a complaint call from a Police Department is log-ged in as a
single call, and citizens should be instructed to call the AQMD directly. Mr. Tinsman
reported that Texaco has not repeated the transfer of oil from the refinery and has assured
the AQMD that they will clean their tanks in an acceptable manner and probably clean one
tank at a time.
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Mr. Paul Onkman, Supervisor with South Coast A()MD, reviewed the complaint history of the
tank farm and reported that Texaco was issued a Notice of Violation in April when thev
created a nuisance by shipping the oil to the tank farm. In May there were f) complaints, and
no complaints between then And the end of November. Mr. Onkman stated complaints
against Eclison were made on ~ovember 22 and 26 and De~ember 2. He stated Edison seems
to be cooperative and wants to alleviate the situation in whatever wav thev can. He stated
that Edison and Texaco Are operating- within AQMD's rules an(l regulations~
Mr. Onkman reported that he has submitted a sample of the fuel after it was melted to their Il\"',,"~~
lab for analysis an~ the results should he ba('k within the week. fle statE'd the sample will be
analyzed to verify the specific gravity of the oil, its sulphur content, and 'Nhether it violates
any A()!VID rules. He indicated their rules and regulations prohibit or allow the use of certain
substances but do not address the health aspects.
Mr. Stein stated the AQMD is not qualified to determine whether something is a health
hazard. He stated their data will be submitted to the Health Department.
1\1ayor Kanel asked if there was any public testimony. The following persons expressecl
('oncern over possible health hazards from the tank cleanin~, reported that the odors are
creating respiratory problems, eye irritation and nausea, and requested that Eclison
immediately stop their operations until the Health Department determines whether the~1 are
dangerous to the public health.
Mr. Harvey Barrish, 4530 Chantry C'ourt, Cypress
]\.fr. Mike Gritchen, 11619 l\'lI11den, Cypress
!VIrs. Katie Roethel, 5163 Meltlourne Drive, C'ypress
l\~r. Carmine PiJichi, 4521 Victoria C'ourt, Cvpress
l\/fayor Kanel asked if the residue oil couln be melted at another location. Mr. "'err stated
there are about 600 barrels of oil in each tank and transporting it elsewhere could he more of
a problem because of traffic, noise ancl (Hesel odors. Mr. Kerr stated the equipment used to
liquify the oil is diesel run which may be contrihuting to the problem.
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PECESS: Mayor Kanel called a recess at 9:45 p.m. The meeting was ('aIled back to order at
9:58 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The testimony continued with the following speakers:
Mr. Gray Farley, 45!l7 Chelsea Court, Cypress
Mrs. Maxine Blackburn, 9672 Salisbury Lane, Cypress
'\1r. Bob Bess, 91i82 Salishury Lane, Cypress
Mr. Joe B'ardcastle, 4588 Rlanca Drive, Cypress
Mr. Norman Turk, 9414 Ethel, Cypress
Mr. Felix Lopez, 5661 Orange Avenue, C'ypress
Councilman Mullen recommended a moratorium on the cleaning operation and askecl if Edison
would voluntarily cease the operation until the facts are evaluated. Mr. Kerr statecl he would
speak to his supervisors and contact the Council. Councilman Mullen asked what leg-al course
the City could take to stop the work. The ('ity Attorney state(l the procedure would be to
seek an injunction.
l\'1r. Onkman reported that of Texaco's 13 tanks, all have crude oil except one containing
water and two that are receiving products from the refinery. Since the prohlem in April, the
two tanks were hooked up to the vapor recovery system and all other tanks have a vapor
recovery system with a compressor.
Mrs. Roethel inquired ahout an environmental study for dismantling- the tanks. Staff reported
that removal of the tanks will be evaluated in the environmental impact report prepAred for .......
development of the p!"operty.
Mr. Kerr stated for the record that there are 6,000 harrels of oil remaining in the tanks, not
600. He stated the Council's request is being taken under advisement and Eclison will
respond.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF 'rRAFFIC
COMMISSION MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 1986: The Public Works Director presented a
report dated December 2 which indicaterl that the Traffic Commission reviewed homeowner
requests and approved the installation of signs and enforcement of "No Parking Vehicles Over
6 Feet High" at six locations which had sight distance problems because of large vehicles
which were regularly parked near the intersections. Mr. Beardsley stated the Council at the
last meeting referred the problems at the Blanca/Denni intersection to the Traffic
Commission for study.
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Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, stflterl the Traffic rommission is trying to correct a
safety hazard by improving sight for motorists but this is not the solution to the problem. He
stated the problem would be solved if right turn lanes were establishe~ on Denni exiting the
three streets near Arnold School. He stated vision is blocked hy parked cars and trees anci
the right turn lanes would allow motorists to move out into the intersection and wouJC'
improve vision and slow down Denni traffic.
Chief towenberg stated that a clear vie~.' is an important issue and the J 00 foot parking
restriction provides drivers with A good view of oncoming vehicles. He inelicated that the
idea for right turn lanes is an engineering matter. "'~r. Beardsley felt that creatinf." an
artificial area to allow vehicles to pull out would be undesirable and danlrerous.
Mr. Bob Hawkins, 4544 Shasta Circle, ('ypress, reported that the latest ac>cident At the
intersection occurred on Saturday afternoon. He staten the intent of the Resolution is to
make difficult intersec>tions more safe, and the prohibition is the only method to remove a
large truck which has been parked near Denni/BJanca. Mr. HAwl<'ins stAted the 100 foot no
parking zone will give drivers a better c>hance.
~.~r. Frank Cohen, Danbury ~treet, ("ypress, asked why A height of 6 feet was selecteri and
whether the prohibition is to correct a problem or forc>e RVs to not park on the street. He
stater1 the Ii feet has nothing to cia witp safety and he askeci whnt would be !!aineci if vepic>Jes
5' 11' Are allowed to park.
('ounciJman roronado stated that the problem is the speeeling and reckless driving on nenni
Street. r:ouncilman '/lullen suggested that the ('olll1cil approve the prohibition anel thAt the
Traffic Commission review it in six months to rletermine if it solves the prohlem.
1\~r. Cohen asked if the (,ity had accident statistics for Denni/Nev".man. TIe reported that a
sign is posterl just south of NewmAn prohihiting parkinlT neflr the corner, hut there is no stich
sign for Blanca Drive.
It ""IlS moved by Counc>ilmAn Mullen anel seconded by Councilman Coronado to (l) adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving tt1e installation of ""To PRrking Vet1icles
Over 6 Feet High" signs at the following locations:
Soutt1west corner of Orangewoor1 Avenue and Palawa Street
Northwest corner of Holder Street Anci Ferne Avenue
Southwest corner of Fred Drive and Joel (,ircle
Southeast corner of Carr1iff Drive and Rloomfield Avenue
Southeast corner of Blanca Drive anrl Denni Street
Soutt1west corner of Christopher Street Rnd Cathy A venue
(2) request that tt1e Traffic Commission review the prohibition after six months to determine
if it corrects tt1e problem.
RESOLPTION NO. 3174
A PESOLUTION OF "'HF CITY COUNCIL 0F THE CITY 0F CYPPESS
ESTABI.ISHING "NO PARKING VEHICLES nVEP 6' HIGH" AT VAlHOUS
LOCATIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES: 5 COUNCIL lV'E1V'RETIS: Arnold, Coronado, navis, '''ullen &. Kanel
NOES: o ('0UNCILMF.1\1RRRS: None
ABSENT: o r:OUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilman Mullen requested that staff notify the affected residents of the elate when the
Traffic Commission will reconsicier the matter.
CONSIDERATION OF A l":A nD OF C0NTRACT TO TRHn 124 ELM TREES IN mSTRI(''T'
#27: Mr. Beardsley presented a report dated December 1 outtining 5 bids received for the
tree trimming.
It was moved by Councilman ('oronado and seconded by ('ollncilman Mullen to determine that
California Western Arborist, Inc., P. O. Box 111, Compton, ('alifornia, is the lowest
responsible bidder and award them the contract to trim the elm trees in District #27 in the
amount of $9,300.00. The motion unanimousl~T carried hy the following roB call vote:
A YES: 5 COUNCIL1\mMBERS: Arnolc, ('orona do, Davis, "~ullen &. Kanel
NOES: o COUNCJLME!\r1BERS: None
AR~ENT: o COUt-JCILMEJVlJ3ETlS: Nooe
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EXECUTIVE SESSION: 'Mayor Kanel called an Execlltive Session at ] 0:55 p.m. for litilration
matters. The Council reconvened at 11 :07 p.m. with a1l ]\1embers present.
A motion was made by ('otlncilman Mullen and seconded hy ("ouncilman f)avis that, in the
event the Southern California Edison Company does not voluntarily agree to temporarily stop
the cleaninr: work on the tanks, the City Attorney be directed to seek an injunction or
temporary restraining order to stop the work until stich time as the r'ouncil receives a report
from the Orange (;ounty Health Department to (letermine if there are l1ealth hazards. The llI"'"''''''
motion unanim0usly carried by the followin~ roll call vote:
A YES: 5 (;()UNCILM:rMRER~: Arnold, roronado, Davis, Vullen N Kanel
NOES: o COUNrIL1\1EMBE'RS: None
ARSF.NT: o COUNCILME1\,'lREFS: None
CONSENT rALENDAF: AU items listed on the agenda under "('onsent Calendar" arf' to be
considered by the Counf>j] as routine and enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations on the agenda.
It was movf'd by Councilman 'V'u])en and seconded by rOl!ncilman Davis to approve Consent
C'alendar Items #7 through #21a. The motion unanimously carried by the follo\A.'ing- roll call
vote:
A YES: 5 rOUNCILMF.I\"RERS: Arnold, roronado, Davis, Mullen &- Kanf'l
NOES: o rOUNrIL'V'PI\mF:RS: None
ABSENT: o COPNCJI,1VlEMBERS: None
Item #7: !\~otion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular \'''eeting of November 24,
1986.
Recommendation: 'T'hat the City Council approve the 1\"inutes of Novemher 24, HIR6, as
submitted.
Item #8: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt A 11 Ordinances Presented for Consi(leration "'y -
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #9: (;onsideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed hy
Kim K. &. Joseph S. Woo, nBA 'T'.tT.'s lV!arket, 4502 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress.
Recom mendation: Receive and file.
Item #10: Consideration of Claim Filed by William J. Ha(1den, Attorney, On Behalf of lVTr.
Gary nay.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the suhject claim and amen(1ments
and refer the matter to the City's Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & Company, for
appropriate disposition.
Item #11: Consideration of Claims Filed by Arthur F. Ackerman, Attorney, On Behalf of
William Arthur Rozner and Catherine R07.ner.
Recommendation: That the City rounciJ officially reject the subject claims and refer them
to the City'S rlaims Administrator, Carl 'Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item #12: Consideration of Claim Filed by Arthur F. Ackerman, Attorney, On Behalf of
Richard Thomas Taylor.
Recommendation: 'T'hat the City rouncil officiR1ly reject the subject claim and refer it to -
the City's Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & rompany, for appropriate disposition.
Item #13: Consideration of ]\lfonthly Investment Report for the Month of Octoher 1986.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #14: Consideration of Desig-n Review Committee's Approval of #84-11 (Amendment #1,
#2, #3), #86-22 to #86-30, #86-32, #86-33, #86-36, #86-42, #86-43, #86-45, and #86-46.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Item #15: Consideration of City Council J\1embers' Attencance at the LesR"ue of California
Cities' New 1V!ayors and Council MeJ'T1bers Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council autnori7e the attendancE' of any interestec Council
ME'mber to the Leag'ue of California Cities' New MA~ors ann Council 'lfemhers Conference to
be held on .January ] 4-16, 1987, at the Westin South Coast Plaza Hotel in Costa '.1f'sa and
that they he reimbursen for alJ actual and necessar~ expenses incurren.
Item # 1 0: Consideration of Extension of Lease Ag-rf'cm ent Between the rit~ anc the C~lPress
School District for the Property At 5712 Ca'T'p StrE'et.
Recommendation: That the Cit~ Council approve the lease hetween the Cit~! and the ('~press
School District ann the suhleflse between the City and ~traiR"ht 'T"alk Clinic for tile propert~i
and building at 5712 ('amp Street for a five ~eAr period, to expire on December J 0, 19~1,
under the same terms and conditions of tile current lease, subject to the approval of the
Cypress School District.
Ttem #17: Continu8tion of Consideration of the CATV Advisory Committee Peport on the
Cableeasting of the City Council 1\~ ef'tin~s.
Recommendation: That the (,it~ Council continue this item to the meetin~ of January J2,
1 987.
Item #] 8: Consideration of Employment List for tile Position of Principal Eng'ineerin~ A ide.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Employment List for the position of
Principa 1 Engineering A ide as suhm itted.
Item #19: ""'onsideration of a 'Resolution Amending Pesolution #970 Pertnining to Relations
and Communications Between the Cit~i of Cypress and Its Employees.
Recommendation: That the City Couneil adopt the P.esolution hy title only, title as follows,
amending Resolution #970 and addendum to the Vlemorandum of Understanding hE'tween the
City of Cypress and the C'lpress Public Safety Employees Association, adding all employees
in the classification of Community ~ervice 0ffi(,E'r to the recog-ni7.ed employee group
represented hy the C~1press Puhlic Safet~ Employees Association:
RESOL UTI0N f\!O. 3175
A REsnLVTION OF TfTF: CITY COUNCIL 0F TPE CITV OF CYPREC;S
AMENDING RESOLUTI0N NO. 970 PERTAINING TO PELATIONS AND
COM1VnJNICATIONC; PETWEFN THE rITY OF CYPRESS AND ITS
EMPLOYEES.
Item #20: Consideration of Acceptance of Contract ('range Order #1 for Professional
Services to Develop a Pavem ent ManageIT' f'nt System Program, City of Cypress Project
#8629-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council: (]) authorize a transfer of $1,000 from Aecount
#4104-11-?1?-08 to Account #4186-11-458-24; ani! (2) approve Contra('t Change Order #1 to
Carter Associates, Inc., from $23,850 to $24,850.
Item #21: Consideration of rypress Lann C'ompany T1evelopment, South Si~e of Dana C'ircle,
DRC #85-?'O - 85-23, Project #8616-90.
Recommendation: That the rity Council release that portion of C'ondition #4 of saio nesign
Reviews that requires the construetion of the] 0 foot wide hike trail and its north sirl.e fence.
Item #21 a: Consioeration of Proclaiming the Period of Cl1ristma<; Eve through the End of the
New Year's Weekenn as the "Drunk Drivin!! Awareness Period".
Recommendation: That the Mayor Anc rity Council officially proclaim the period beginning
on Christmas Eve, Decemher 24, And conclUding at the end of the Ne~' Year's ,"'eekend as the
"Drunk Driving- Awareness Period" in the City of Cypress as requested.
CONTINUATION OF CO~SIDEP ATION OF SCHfT'UJ.INn AN INTF.RVTmM ~ESSI()N FOR
1'RAFFIr COMMISSI()N ANO RECPFA'T'TON 0' C0Ml\IfUNI1'Y SFRVlrES C'01VlMISSJON
APPLIrANTS: Hearing no objections, 1\'~Ayor Kane] continuf'd this item to the ne,rt meeting'.
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CONTINUATION OF CONSTnE'RA'T'TON OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINT1\fFN'rR: Mayor Kanel
indicate(l that he had spoken with each of the ('ouncilmembers anti, bAsed on the discllssions.
he recommended that the followin~ appointments he made:
Orange County Sanitation DistriC't Mayor - representative
rornelius Coronado - alternate
League of California Cities, !IT a~!Or - representative f'f'
Orange County Division William Davis - alterm~te
Santa Ana River Flood 1\,' argaret A rnolo - representative
Protection Agency (;erald lV'ul1en - alternate
Orange County Vector Mayor - representative
Control District (term expires 12/31/87)
Southern California Assn. (;era1<1 1\~ul1en - delegatf'
of Governments Cornelius Corona(lo - alternate
City /C'ypress School nistrict Mayor
,Joint Steering rom mittee William Davis
l\"ayor Kanel stated that if he is appointed to the ralifornia C'oastal Commission, he will step
down as representative to the Orange County Vector rontrol District and appoint
C'ouncilwoman Arno1cl as the representative.
It was moved hv Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Davis to approve the
City Council appointments as outlineo. The motion unanimollsly carried hy the following- roll
call vote:
A YFS: 5 C'OUNrILMFMBERS: Arno1<1, Coronac'lo, Pavis, l\.1l1llen ~ J<'Anel
NOFS: o rOUNCILMEMBFRS: None
ABSENT: o COUt-TCILMEMBEPS: None -
In regard to Item #21 on the Consent Calendar in which the Council approved a waiver of the
condition requiring Cypress Land Company to install the hicycle trail and its north side
fence, 1\'lr. Mitch Derenia, representing Cypress Land Company, requested that the Council
also waive the requirement for them to construct a fence alon~ the north side of the Stanton
Channel.
The Public lVorks Director stated the north side fence is needed to protect the channel, and
the City's agreement with the County requires future developers to install a standard fence
on the north side of the channel between Valley View and Knott in exchange for the County
buildinf! the fence on the south side of the channel next to the bike trail.
The Council explained that the C'ity had to comply with the agreement with the County by
requiring developers to maintain the north side fence. 1\,~r. Derenia agreed to construct the
I fence.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF TAXARLE INVES'T'MENT REVENUE BONDS: )\"r.
Essex presented a report dated December 2 which in(Hcated that staff is in the process of
contacting potential financial advisors.
Mayor Kanel reported that he discussed the hond prowam with State Controller Ken C'ory
who offered the services of his office and Deputy State Treasllrer Ken Kramer. He reported
that a meeting has been arranged with them in Sacramento for Decemher 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Mayor Kanel recommended that Councilman Davis, the City ]\'lanap,'er, the Finance Director,
and he attend the meeting. He stated they will present a report to the Council and a decision -
on the bond program can be made at the January 12 meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman C'oronado to authorize
travel expenses as recommended by the 1\"ayor. The motion unanimously carried hy the
following roll call vote:
A YES: 5 COUNCILMEJVlBERS: Arnold, Coronado, Davis, l\1!ullen & Kanel
NOES: o COUNCILME!V!BERf;: None
ABSENT: o COUNCILMEI\1TBEHS: None
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EXECUTIVE ~ESSION: 1\fayor Kanel called an Executive Session at 11 :28 p.m. to ciiscuss
personnel matters. The meetint" was called back to order at 11 :46 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT REGAn.DlNG rOl\~PLAJNT RECEIVEO rONCER1\JINn NOI~F
A NT) VJBR A TIONS AT HY A Tl' DIE CAST: The Planning- Director reporteci that Mrs. Eyre has
not experienced any problems since November 3 and she will advise the staff if the problem
arises again.
It was moveci by Councilman ~111llen, seconcied by Councilman Coronacio and unanimously
carried to receive and file the report.
C0NSIDER A TION OF 'rHE rITY OF rYPp.E~S INVESl'lVTENT POLICY: The Finance
Director presented a report dated November 26 which transmitteci the Statement of
Investment Policy which the City Treasurer is required to file flnnua1Jy by State law. ~fr.
Hurst indicated that the Statement is the same as last year's.
It was moved by Councilman 1\1uUen and seconded I)V C'ouncilman navis to receive and file
the report. The motion unanimously carried bv the follo\'!ing ro)J call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMRERS: Arnold, roronado, Davis, Mullen ~. Kane!
NOES: o COUNrn,II/JE!V'lRERS: None
A RSENT: o cnUNrILMEl\IlREP.~: None
C0NSJDEP ATION OF P.ENEWA r. OF THE SF:LF-FPNnEfl MEDICAL PLAN: Assistant City
Manager BArrett presenten a report dated December 5 And described the current self-funcled
prog-ram, including- this year's claims, and plans offered by the current carrier and Ster]jn~
Investors Insurance.
It was moved by Councilman 1\'fullen and seconded hy C'ouncilman ~oronado to Authorize the
placement of the City/District's self-funded Medical Program through Sterling Investors
Insurance, Group Services Inc., (Administration) and rommllnity C'are ~!etwork (Preferred
Provider Organization) as outlined in the report. The motion unanimously carried t-y the
following roll call vote:
A YES: 5 COUNCIT,,\-1EMRERS: Arnold, Coronado, Davis, 1\-1ullen & Kanel
NOES: o rnUNC'ILMElV'RERS: None
A RSENT: o C'OUNCIL\1EMRERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF CO!\~1\iTEHCIAL l~'AHRANT LIST FOR WARRAN1'S
#17942 - #18178: It was moved by Councilman \tTullen and seconded by Councilman DAVis to
approve the Warrant List ror Warrants #17942 through #18178 in the amount of
$574,309.12. The motion unanimously carrie(i by the fOllowing' roll call vote:
A YE~: 5 rOUNCIJ,1\1EMBERS: Arnold, roronado, Davis, ~:Ttlllen l~ J{ anel
NOES: o rOUNCIvvrEMBEPS: None
ABSENT: o COUN("ILlvrE!\.iTRE~S: None
SErOND READING OF ORDIf-.TANCE 1\t1AKING A1VlENDMENTS AND ADDITION~ 1'0 THE
CYPRESS CITY rOnF C'ONCERNINC1 SUBDIVISIONS: It was moved by rouncilman 1V1ulJen
and seconded by rouncilwoman Arnold to adopt the Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANC'E NO. 769
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY rOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ('YPRESS
MAKING AMENDMENTS ANn ADDITIONS 1'0 THE ryppF.SS rITY
CODE CONrERNING SUBDIVISIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing- roll call vote:
A YES: 5 COUNCILlvrEMBERS: Arnold, Coronado, DAVis, ""ullen & Kanel
NOES: o rOUNrILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: o rOUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Kanel recessed the meeting at 11 :57 p.m. in order for the Council to
convene as the rypress Redevelopment Ag-ency. The l\lfayor called the meeting back to order
at 12:00 a.m. with all rouncilmembers present.
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In regaro to Item #33, it was moved by ("ouncilman roronado, seconded by Councilman
Mullen and unanimously carried that the Council ac('ept the resignation of ,Jeanne Hawkins
from the Recreation and r:ommunity Rervices Commission and request tbat a C'ommunity
Service Plaque be prepared for presentation at the .January 11 meeting.
In rep.-aro to Item #34, ronsioeration of ("hanges in the orrR IVT A workers' f'ompensation
Program, Mr. Rarrett presented a report oated Dec(>m~er 8 anc1 indicAted that the only
change in the program this yeflr will be increasing tbe self-insureo retention from $150,000 to .
$200,000 per claim. He indicated that the current carrier was the only company willing to
quote on self-insureo retentions below $500,000 per claim, and the nrr'R \'T A Board A~<"epted
the $200,000 SIP Quote which is u reduction from last year's rate. ~,1r. Barrett reported thAt
the f'ity's excellent loss history will result in a $3,835 reouction of premium to $16,734.
It was moved by rouncilman '1ullen, secondeo b~' Councilwoman Arnold ano unanimously
carripd to receive and file the report.
In reg-uro to Item #35, the Planning Director presented R report oaten Decemher 8 indicating
that the City received an application from n amaoa Inc. for a conditional llse permit to
construct a lSO-room hotel at the northeast ('orner of ]\Ilcf'onnell Drive an(l F'ate]]a Avenue.
Mr. Fssex stated that, in accordance witn the policy to immediately notify the Los Ahlmitos
Air Station of development plans, staff will mail them tne plans an(l the material from the
FAA who issued a Determination of No HRzaro to A ir Navigation for the proposer rotd.
)\.1ayor Kimel reported that he spoke with ('01. Davies regarding the study on possihle 'lavy
housing at the Air Station find ('0]. Davies is working with ('01. Pel"nanclez to request that
surrounding cities support Los A lamitos' mission AS fI disaster hAse and oppose the housinP.'
plan.
There heing no objections, MAyor Kanel stAten he will send a letter supporting the current
operations at Los Alamitos And opposing the housing- plan.
FXE(,U1'IVE RESfHON: The Mavor called an Executive Sf'ssion at 1 ?:08 a.m. to discuss
litigation matters. The r:ouncil reconvened at 12:50 a.m. witn a1l1\l!emhers present. -
The City '1anager requested that the ("otlncil arljotlrn the meetinp- to Decemher 15, at 7:~0
p.m. in the Administrative f'onference Room for A meeting with the traffic consultants.
ADJ0URN!\IlENT: Mayor Kanel adjourned the meeting at 12:51 a.m. to 1\.'1onday, Pecemher
15, at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative ronference ROOJTl.
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