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1\IfINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS crrv COUNCIL
HELD
December 15, 1986
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was ca]]ed to order at 7:31 p.m.
on 1\~onday, December 15, 1986, in the Administrative Conference Room of the Cypress City
Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, by Mayor Eanel.
PH ESEN1': Councilmembers Arnold, Coronado, Davis an~ Kane]
ABSENT: Councilman Mullen
Also present were City Manag-er/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Mark Huebsch, an~
staff members Beardsley, Eynon and Hurst.
WORK SESSION WrrH TRAFFIC CONSULTANTS: Mr. Al Hollinden and !Vlr. Herman
Basmaciyan, the traffic consultants for the Business Park, were present for the work session.
COUNCILMAN MULLEN ARRIVED AT 7:32 P.M.
The Public Works Director reviewed the three phases of tre transportation stuciy: Phase I
included a review of existing traffic conditions and future traffic projections in the Business
Park and available options for transportation manag-ement; in Phase IT, the current phase, the
consultants will develop a work prog-ram for traffic improvements am'! strategies to
implement the Traffic Management Association; anrl Phase III will implement the necessary
ordinances and financing mechanisms.
1\fr. Basmaciyan reviewed the Phase I study and indicated that the most iJTIportant fin~ing of
their study is that a combination of minor intersection street improvements and TRM
strategies are necessary to achieve a reasonable balance between traffic demand and street
system capacity. He stated the Valley View/Katella intersection requires special treatment
to relieve the congestion and, in addition to creating the grade separation, the consultant
suggests developing a circulation system throup,'h the Warland property. l\/fr. Basmaciyan
indicated that development of the Race Track propertv is inclu~ed in their travel ~emand
projections, and no development of the property would'chanp:e those projections although he
could not estimate the impact at this time. The traffic study adciressed Los Alamitos as a
viable Race Track. J\1r. Basmaciyan stated the study also took into account final buildout of
com mercial uses along Cerritos and Katella in the City or Tos A lamitos as we)) as general
building activity within the entire area. Mr. Basmaciyan reporteci that after Valley
View/Katella was selected as the case study location for the flyover, he met with the
Transportation Com mission consultants to develop the concept for the flyover. Councilman
Coronado recommended that there be close coordination between the two consultants.
Mr. Basmaciyan indicated that construction of the bypass road on the War land property, with
no intersection fIyover, would not be as beneficial and would result in level of service "F",
compared to level "D". With the flyover, and no bypass road, the level of service would be
"E".
Mr. Hollinden presented a chart comparing various TS!\1f strategies with trip reduction rates
and reported that with manclated TSM, the number of ~aily trips could be reduced by 41% at
ultimate development of the Business Park. Tre stated the consultant's next step will be to
begin a series of meetings in early January with property owners, developers and tenants in
the Business Park to acquaint them with the Phase I study and encourage their participation
in the traffic management association. Mr. HoJIinden stated the program relies on creation
of an association where the members are mandated to take certain actions. The consultants
are studying the costs, personnel needs an~ methods of collecting- fees for the program and
will prepare a draft plan. He indicated that policy issues need to be decided by the Council
such as whether commercial development should be treated in a separate category. The City
Manager suggested that a Council and staff representative atten~ the informational meetings
and that the Council then hol~ a work session with the business community prior to the
meeting on the flyover. Mr. Hollinden suggested that the Chamber of Commerce be involved
and that a committee of business people he appointed. Councilman Coronado recommended
that all businesses, including commercial, be invited to the meetings.
The Public Works Director indicated that the Council has scheduled reconsideration of the
extension of Holder Street for its June meeting. The Council requested that the Holder
Street issue be addressed in the meetings with the business communitv. lV1r. Essex stated
that ~taff is working on a fee ordinance for the T8M program and will'present it at a regular
meetmg.
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TANK FARM DEVELOPMENT: Mr. Essex reported that the Orang:e County HeAlth
Department pe~for.med a study ?f the sample taken at the Tank Farm by the Air 0uality
Management DIstrICt and the CIty should receive the results soon.
Mr. Essex reported that a dpveloper has requested an answer from the Council bV December
29 on what type of development plan thp Council will allow ror the Tank Farm property.
Mayor Kanel stated Mr. Langlois called him and indicated that they hope to close escrow by
the en(l of tl1e year. The Planning Director stated that staff has advised five or six ,
developers who inquired about the potential for increased density on the property tl1at there
are no guarantees and their bids should be based on the existing RS-fiOOO zoninr.. Staff
advised the developers that if they wished to increase the density, the City would expect
amenities to justify it, such as a parksite or special landscape treatment.
The Planning Director reported that consultants' proposals for an ErR of the 'rank Farm
property will be presented at the ~ouncil's second January meeting, and the removal of the
tanks probably will require a separate EIR. She reviewed the evironmental process relating
to development plans. l\Trs. Eynon clescribed the proposed development plan whi<,h included
low density housing (4-6 units/acre), medium density (6-8 units/acre), cluster housing- 00-] 4
units/acre), condominiums/apartments (20-25 units/acre), and 8 7.8 acre park. A total of
1,100 units are proposed versus the allowable density of 700 R-1 units. 1\'~8yor Kanel reporteC'l
that he and the City Manager would be meeting with Mr. Langlois tomorrow to review the
plan and he asked for direction from the Council.
Staff indicated that if an Em is prepared hased on single-family development, the Council
may be precluded from approving a plan for higher density and another EIR may be required.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the Council that they support the RS-6,OOO
zoning but would consider various densities in the ElR if the applicant provides amenities and
mitigating factors, with the understanding that this is not an indication of support for a
specific development plan.
SCHOOL FEES: Mr. Essex reported that the Cypress School District submitted a letter
indi<,ating that they intend to participate in levying school facility fees as of January 1. Mr. -
Essex indicated that it would be an inconvenience for developers to have to pay the fee at
the Anaheim Union Pigh School District offices and he recommended that the City collect
the fees and submit them to the Anaheim District who would then disburse them to the
eligible school districts. He sug-gested that the City could collect a fee for its services.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilwoman Arnold and unanimously
carried that the City Manager be authorized to negotiate agreements with the Anaheim
Union High School District, Garden Grove lTnified District and Los Alamitos Unified District
whereby the City will be the fee collecting agent.
ANNEXATION: Mr. Essex advised the Council that the City has received a petition to annex
the County unincorporated area located in Cypress' sphere of influence. f:taff indicated that
there are several cases where the zoning and land use are inconsistent in the annexation area
and the petitioners are expecting- the City to correct certain land use problems. Mr Essex
stated he will meet with Supervisor Wieder ahout the annexation petition and determine if
County funding will be available for improvement of the area.
BUSINESS PARK SIGNING: Staff presented sign plans suhmitted by Mr. Carl Robertson for
the Warland Cypress Business Park and outlined their concerns over the signing. lVlr. Essex
stated the City needs to develop a signing program for the entire Business Park.
The Council requested that staff advise Mr. Robertson that the sign proposal is unacceptable.
EMPLOYMEN'T' LIST FOR ADMINISTR ATIVE SERVICES SFCRETARY: Mr. Essex requested
that the Council certify tl1e employment list. -
Mayor Kanel added this item to the agencla.
It was moved by Councilman lV'tIJ]en, seconded by Councilman Davis and unanimously carrien
to certify the employment list for the position of Administrative Services Secretary.
JOINT MEETING SCHEDULE: Following B report by the City Manager, the Council
scheduled joint meetings with the City Commissions 8S follows, with the meetings to begin at
6:45 p.m.:
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Arts & Cultural Commission January 26
Recreation & Com. Svcs. Commission February 9
Senior Citizen Com mission February "3
Traffic Commission March 9
Youth Commission March 23
1V~r. Essex stated a hu(lg-et work session will be scheduled for Monday, February 2, at f):30
p.m. Fe reported that the Cypress School District Board requested a meeting- with the
("ouncil on one of the f'istrict's regular meeting nig-hts.
Vr. Essex report eel that staff received a request from Mr. Frye, applicant for the aviary, for
a refun<~ of his conditional use permit application fee of $300.00.
It was moved by Councilman ]\1ullen and seconded by !\"Ryor Kanel that staff refund the
application fee to ~Vlr. Frye. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
A YES: 3 COUNrILMEMBJ:PS: Davis, Mullen & Konel
NOES: 2 rOeNC'lLl\m~/!BERS: Arnold & (;oronado
ABSENT: o COUNCILIV'E1VTBERS: None
("ouncilman Coronado reported that the owners of the Face Track have inciicated that they
will close the southerly nine hole golf course by Jllnuary 1 and tJ1ey plan to provide access
and install a mobilehome clubhouse for the northerly nine holes. He stated the City would be
remiss if it allowe(l the golf course to be eliminated and he suggested t}'lat the City claim the
property for public use under eminent domain.
It was moved by (;ouncilman 1\lullen, seconned by i;ouncilman Coronado and unanimously
carried that the Council hold an Executive Session to discuss the golf course property.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor KaneJ called an Executive Session at 9:56 p.m. to discuss
litigation and personnel matters. The Council reconvened at 10:51 p.m. with all members
present.
ADJOURNl\mNT: Mnyor Kanel adjourned the meeting' at 10:52 p.m.
ATTEST:
OF CYPRESS
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