Minutes 87-10-26
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
October 26, 1987
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:45
p.m. on Monday, October 26, 1987, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor John Kanel presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
ABSENT: Councilmember Coronado
Also present were Assistant to the City Manager Nancy Leonard, City Attorney
Jerry Patterson and staff members Beardsley, Hurst and Lowenberg.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kanel asked if anyone wished to speak of matters
on the 5:30 p.m. portion of the Agenda. No one wished to do so.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH RICHARD L. WALKER.
INC.. FOR SEWER CLEANING SERVICES: The Public Works Director summarized the
staff report dated October 19, 1987 which indicated this item was continued
from the September 28 meeting so staff could respond to questions about
emergency service calls, special request calls and the anticipated number of
these calls. A review of the last two fiscal years showed a total of 24
emergency service calls at 21 locations throughout the City. There were a
total of 14 special requests during the last two fiscal years for problem
sewer locations which needed more than biannual cleaning. The annual contract
amount is requested to not exceed $25,300 and is an increase above the
September 28, 1987 City Council report. The 1987/88 sanitary sewer budget
includes $39,600 for services to maintain land improvements.
Councilman Davis suggested that, in the future, anytime that a program or
contract is being changed, there should be a comparison drawn as to what the
experiences have been, how the changes might impact us and provide Council
with the figures.
It was moved by Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve
the renewal of the sanitary sewer maintenance contract with Richard L. Walker,
Inc., P.O. Box 4428, Anaheim, California 92803, for a one-year period endiny
October 28, 1988, with costs not to exceed $25,300.00 annually.
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCIl.MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A SMALL EQUIPMENT UTILITY TRAILER: The
Public Works Director recapped the staff report dated October 14, 1987, which
described the receipt of three bids to supply one utility trailer and
investigation of Small Fry Inc. indicated that they can supply a utility
trailer that will meet the specifications set by the City.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilwoman Arnold to: 1 )
determine that Small Fry Inc. is the lowest responsible bidder, and 2) award a
contract in the amount of $2,999.80 to supply one utility trailer to Small Fry
Inc., 1030 A South Cypress Street, La Habra, CA 90631. Councilman Mullen
requested the Public Works Director provide a report for the November 9
meeting stating the use for the trailer. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PURCHASE OF PAVEMENT MARKER APPLICATOR. The Public Works
Director summarized the staff report dated October 19. 1987 which described a
more efficient method for the installation of raised pavement markers using a
heated bituminous adhesive. Currently, there is only one manufacturer for
this applicator, J. C. Henberger Co. of Brea, California.
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Councilwoman Arnold stated that since there is no basis for comparison, how
were .the efficiencies determined and what were the savings. The Public Works
Director advised that this is a'mechanical device and currently the pavement
markers are being applied manually.
After further discussion and hearing no objection, Mayor Kanel continued this
item to November 9 whereby staff will provide additional information.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A SEWER MANHOLE REBUILDING
DEMONSTRATION: The Public Works Director summarized the staff report dated
October 19, 1987 which indicated that the City"s manhole walls have
deteriorated, showing various degrees of infiltration and, in some cases,
active leaks in the manholes. Staff estimated that totally rebuilding the 54
manholes would cast up to $20,000 per location, but believed effective repairs
can be performed far about $3,500 per location. Action Products/Manholes,
Inc. indicated their willingness to demonstrate the concrete form liner system
in two manholes' in Cypress far $3,000, with the City to provide some tools and
equipment, arrange and pay for the concrete.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by
Councilman Davis to dispense with formal bid procedures and award a contract
to Action Products/Manholes, Inc., P.O. Box 555, Johnston, Iowa 50131, to
conduct a demonstration of AP/M's, manhole rebuilding system in two selected
sewer manholes in the City for a lump sum price of $3,000. Councilman Davis
expressed his support based on checking references, and if there are no
problems of consequence with any of AP/M"s previous contracts, then proceed
with the contract.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET STRIPING. REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
NO. 8788-15: Mayor Kanel referred to the staff report dated October 19, 1987
which indicated bids were mailed to five striping contractors and the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce and three bids were received. The lowest bidder, Safety
Striping Service has provided satisfactory service for the City in the past
and there are sufficient funds available in the current budget for this
service.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to accept
the bid received from Safety Striping Service 1230 "B" Simion Circle,
Anaheim,. CA 92806 as the lowest responsible bidder and award a contract to
this company for street striping in the amount of $3,887.15. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SANDBLAST WORK. REQUEST fOR QUOTATION
NO. 8788-16: Mayor Kanel referred to the staff report dated October 19, 1987
which disclosed that five completed bids were received to provide service for
sandblasting of striping and removal of pavement markers on Holder Street from
Ball Road to approximately 300 feet north of Orange Avenue. In addition to
the sandblasting and removal of pavement markers, the contractor shall be
required to provide traffic control and immediate cleanup and the lowest
bidder, Western Sandblasting, Inc., has provided satisfactory work for the
City in the past.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to accept
the bid from Western Sandblasting, Inc., 4521 West 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA
92703 as the lowest responsible bidder and award a contract to this contractor
to sandblast striping and remove pavement markers on Holder Street in the
amount of $5,175. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COUNCIL CHAMBER TV PRODUCTION/EDIT
SYSTEM. PROJECT #8788-10: The General Services Supervisor outlined the staff
report dated October 19, 1987 which indicated that the City's video
engineering consultant Communications Support Corporation (CSC), confirms that
the proposal of the law bidder, Shoreline, Ltd., meets all the specifications
for the equipment purchase and installation of a Council Chamber TV
production/edit system and also that they provide superior equipment
warranties and have the most municipal project experience. The Counc tl
Chamber TV production portion of the system will require an appropriation of
$.35,643.76 in order to award the contract, with addendum, to the recommended f!'I"'''''~
bidder.
In answer to questions from Council, Finance Director Lawrence Hurst responded
that the franchise fees from Copley/Coloney flow directly into the General
Fund and then a portion is transferred to the Internal Service Fund to be used
for cable television equipment.
Mr. Jonathan Kramer, Communications Support Corporation, Communicable
Consultants, explained that the request was for the transfer of funds, not new
monies.
Mr. John Risk, Communications Support Corporation, stated Cypress is joining
several cities who are automating Council Chambers for cable television
production of City Council meetings and this project is a very cost effective
method for providing high quality video pictures.
Councilman Mullen asked for an accounting of the cable television receipts and
expenditures. The Finance Director will provide a report to Council on cost
and revenue to date.
Hearing no objection, Mayor Kanel continued this matter to the meeting of
November 9.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MECHANICALLY ASSISTED RECORD STORAGE
SYSTEM: The Mayor referred to staff report dated October 20, 1987 which ~
indicated a request for quotation on a new filing system and resulted in
responses from three companies. Integrated Filing Systems submitted a
proposal that provides 3,960 lineal filing inches at a cost of $1.56 per
filing inch for a total cost of $6,195.84 and there will be sufficient funds
in the Capital Outlay budget for a $6,804.16 savings.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to accept
the bid from Integrated Filing Systems and Data Supply, Inc., 1157 East Arrow
Highway, Suite 3, Glendora, California 91740-6195, as the lowest responsible
bidder and award a contract for the Mechanical Filing System in the amount of
$6,195.84. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" were considered by
the City Council to be routine and to be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Councilman Mullen referred to the minutes of October 13, 1987, page la, third
paragraph under Consideration of Appropriation of Funds to Cover Backlog Cost
of the Citation Management Program, which stated, "It was moved by Councilman ,...,'.~
Mullen..." was incorrect as he had left the meeting. The minutes to be
amended to read, "It was moved by Councilman Davis...."
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilwoman Arnold to
approve the consent calendar items #9 through 18. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
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Item #9: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 13, 1987.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of October 13,
1987, as corrected.
Item #10: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented For
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item # 11 : Consideration of Monthly Investment Report for the Month of August
1987.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #12: Consideration of Claim Filed by Vincent Pedroza.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and
refer it to the' City"s Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & Co., for
appropriate disposition.
I t em # 13 : Consideration of Claim Filed by Robert L. Vedell, Attorney, On
Behalf of Gloria G. Hall.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and
refer it to the City"s Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & Co., for
appropriate disposition.
Item # 14: Consideration of Proclaiming November 14, 1987, as "Medal of Honor
Day."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim November
14, 1987, as "Medal of Honor Day" in Cypress in honor of the Medal of Honor
recipients.
It em # 1 5 : Consideration of Proclaiming November 22-29, 1987, as "Bible Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim November
22-29, 1987, as "Bible Week" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item #16: Consideration of Promotional Employment List - Police Agent.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Promotional Employment List
for the position of Police Agent as submitted.
Item # 17 : Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Commending the Efforts of
the 1987 Cypress Community Festival Steering Committee.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, commending the members of the 1987 Cypress Community
Festival Steering Committee.
RESOLUTiON NO. 1308
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING THE
198/ CYPRESS COMMUNITY FESTIVAL STEERING COMMITTEE.
Item #IB: Consideration of Employment I_ist - Secretary to the Public Works
Director.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment List for the
position of Secretary to the Public Works Director as submitted.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 6:48 p.m., Mayor Kanel called an Executive Session to
discuss matters of litigation. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. with all
Councilmembers and staff members present as before, with the addition of staff
memoers DeCarlo and Eynon.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilman Mullen.
PRESENTATIONS: Police Officer Shari Shovlin, D.A.R.E. program representative,
presented all the Councilmembers with their official red ribbons in support of
a drug-free society and D.A.R.E. bears for Councilmembers Arnold and Davis.
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Mrs. Bobbie Bloch and Ms. Mary O"Hara, representing the Cypress Women"s Club,
presented the City with a $1,000 check to be used to replace the Cypress trees
in the Civic Center. Mrs. Bloch also presented a check to the Cypress Police
Department far the D.A.R.E. program. Mayor Kanel, in turn, read and awarded a
Certificate of Appreciation to the Women's Club of Cypress.
Mayor Kanel read and presented Resolutions of Commendation to the 1987 Cypress
Community Festival Steering Committee. Committee Chairman, George Hallak,
thanked the Mayor and City Council an accepted the resolution on behalf of the
steeri ng committee. -
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kanel asked if anyone desired to speak of matters
on the 7:30 portion of the Agenda. No one wished to do so.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 87-6. BUS SHELTERS CONTAINING SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
CITY WIDE: The' staff report dated October 19, 1987 indicated the staff is
requesting this matter be continued to the January 11, 1988 meeting in order
to allow sufficient time to address issues regarding the proposed franchise
agreement.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 87-7. ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL
ADDITIONS AND REROOFING: In the staff report dated October 16, 1987, staff
requested that this matter be continued to the November 23, 1987 meeting to
allow them additional time to prepare and review the proposed ordinance.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 87-19. SIX APARTMENT UNITS. 9532 WALKER STREET: The staff report dated
October 19, 1987 indicated the applicant has requested that this application
be continued to November 9, 1987.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: REVIEW FOR DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 82-1 - CYPRESS LAND COMPANY: The staff report dated October 16,
1987 referred to a request for additional time for discussion and study of """~~
related issues from the staff, the applicant and participating citizens and
requested that Council continue its review of the subject development to
November 23, 1987.
Mayor Kanel declared the above-mentioned public hearings open simultaneously
and it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to
continue these public hearings to those dates suggested in the respective
staff reports. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call.
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCIL.MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-23/DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 87-44. RETAIL CENTER. MINI-STORAGE UNITS. AND THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. 5892 LINCOLN AVENUE/9105 VAI.LEY VIEW STREET: Mayor Kanel
opened the public hearing. The Planning Director presented the staff report
dated October 19, 1987, which represented a request by Herbert Andrews to
construct a one-story retail center and a two-story mini-storage development
011 property located at 5892 Lincoln Avenue and 9105 Valley View Street in the
CH/LC Commercial Heavy/Lincoln Avenue. Included in this application is a
request for liquor store and onsite restaurant beer and wine sales. The sHe
plan submitted with the application proposes four one-story retail buildings
total ing 41,998 square feet in area and four two-story mini-storage buildings
with a total area of 108,550 square feet. The retail buildings will be ~-
located on the north half of the property along Lincoln Avenue. The mini-
storage will be located at the south or rear end of the property, surrounded
by retail uses and not visible from the street. Specific issues addressed by
staff included the relationship of the project to other phases of the
development, appropriateness of the site for mini-storage uses, and
compatibility of the uses involving the sale of alcoholic beverages. This
project has been divided into three phases and phase three is prohibited
through a lease agreement from beginning construction prior to March 31, 1990.
A development agreement between the City and the property owner will be
required to ensure the development of the third and final phase of the project
in a timely manner. Because the development is consistent with the
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community"s goals to revitalize Lincoln Avenue, staff recommended approval of
Conditional Use Permit No. 87-23 and Design Review Committee No. 87-44.
The Public Works Director explained that the applicant disagreed with one of
the conditions and suggested that Condition 9 be tentatively amended to read,
"Existing aerial utility lines on Lincoln Avenue in front of the this
development and to a point apprOXimately 210 feet west of the center line of
Valley View Street shall be installed underground and power poles removed."
Mayor Kanel asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mr. Herbert Andrews, 18025-K Skypark East, Irvine, the applicant, explained
the architecture and color treatments for the awnings and buildings in the
proposed center. He requested the Council"s approval of the concept of
remaining with the color suggested and then he would work with staff to
determine the shade of color of the awnings for an aesthetically pleasing
center.
After the presentation, Councilman Mullen asked the Planning Director to
respond to the presentation, stated he didn"t feel he would have a decision
this evening and couldn't conceive of the effect of the stark color contrasts.
The Planning Director stated that due to the size of the project, she would
require additional information on the color treatments.
Mr. Andrews expressed concern about Condition 27 which requested a plan
revision to indicating stucco on certain exteriors. He further asked that in
Condition 34, the date be changed to July 1 as opposed to April 1 , 1990.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application.
No one wished to do so.
Mayor Kanel expressed his concern over the tendency to allow a number of mini-
storage parcels on deep commercial lots on Lincoln Avenue.
Councilman Davis believed the City was in control of how many mini-storage
units would be allowed on Lincoln Avenue, approves of the plan in general and
believes it would be good placement for mini-storage.
Councilman Mullen remarked that the direction taken is an attempt to combine
lots so large developments can be accomplished.
Councilwoman Arnold stated she agreed with the proposed use of the site;
however, she was concerned about the amount of parking available for suggested
uses, the extreme contrast in color treatment and desired more time to study
the project.
After further discussion, Mr. Andrews provided some background on the three
development phases and commitment schedule and urged the Council not to
continue the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilwoman Arnold and seconded by Councilman Davis to
continue the public hearing to November 23, 1987. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEM8ERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBI_IC HEARING RE: PARCEL MAP NO. 87-3/6, THREE-STORY OFFICE
BUILDING. NORTHEAST CORNER OF BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE AND COMMERCE: Mayor Kanel
declared the public hearing open. The Planning Director recapped the staff
report dated October 16, 1987, which represented a request to combine six
parcels into one for the purpose of constructing a three-story office building
at the northeast corner of Business Center Drive and Commerce Street, in the
PC-1 Planned Community Business Park Zone. The Design Review Committee
approved a request by the applicant to construct the office building on a
3.98-acre site. Notices of this public hearing were posted, published and
mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. To
date, staff has not received any communication regarding this application.
Staff recommended approval of Parcel Map No. 87-376 subject to conditions.
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Mayor Kanel asked if anyone wished to speak in support or opposition to the
application. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilwoman Arnold to close
the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows to
approve Parcel Map No. 87-376 subject to the two conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 3309
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING PARCEL
MAP NO. 87-376 - WITH CONDITIONS. -
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 87-11.
AMENDING APPENDIX I. "ZONING." OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SECTION 9.1
"APPLICABILITY OF STATE LAW.": Mayor Kanel opened the public hearing. The
City Attorney summarized the amendment stating the state law provides that
certain planning and zoning matters comply with the state government code
unless the City is chartered. Cypress, a Charter City. has had an ordinance
that required compliance with state law in certain planning and zoning
matters. The City Attorney advised that if the Council were to pass this
Ordinance, more home rule would be returned to the City Council in regard to
matters of zoning regulation and he recommended that the Ordinance be adopted.
Mayor Kanel asked if anyone wished to speak in support or opposition to the
amendment. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilwoman Arnold to close
the public hearing and to approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title
only, title as follows amending Appendix I, "Zoning," of the Code of the City
of Cypress Section 19.1 "Appl icabi 1 ity of State Law." t<>C...A'"
ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
APPENDIX I, "ZONING," OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SECTION 19.1
"APPLICABILITY OF STATE LAW."
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF COPLEY/COLONY CABLEVISION"S GENERAL MANAGER'S
SYSTEMS STATUS REPORT: Ms. Denise McCafferty, General Manager Copley/Colony
Cablevision, stated she had requested an audience with the Council to update
them on the improved programming, staff changes and technical and equipment
improvements. Some complaints have been received and Colony has taken steps
to eliminate the problems. Additional employees will be added to the staff
because of the acquisition of the La Palma franchise, which will have a
positive effect on Cypress and will not impede the service Cypress receives.
In answer to a question from Councilman Mullen, Ms. McCafferty responded that
there is a program guide available for those subscribers who do not receive
the entire cable package. ""'~
CONSIDERATION OF INTENT TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A PUBLIC
NUISANCE CONDITION LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF CERRITOS AVENUE AND
BLOOMFIELD STREET: The City Attorney recapped the events and indicated that
the City was responding to a complaint from a resident on August 19, 1987
regarding the high level of noise generated by vehicles parking in an area at
the northeast corner of the Midwood Manor Townhouses in which parking is
proh i bited. The matter was referred to the City Attorney"s office who
contacted the Midwood Manor Townhouse Association on several occasions. The
Association indicated they would comply with the request by putting up a chain
across the lot entrance, which has been done. The City Attorney stated the
adoption of the Resolution would set a public hearing to determine whether or
not parking in this area is a public nuisance and he recommended the action.
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Councilman Mullen stated that this matter was brought before the Planning
Commission several years ago and was resolved when Midwood Manor agreed to
chain off the lot and prohibit parking.
The City Attorney explained that this site was designated to be open space and
not a parking lot. He further advised the audience that the action tonight
would be to adopt a Resolution which would set a public hearing.
After further discussion, Mayor Kanel invited some of the interested parties
to step forward.
Ms. Ada Colberg, representing Midwood Manor, relayed some of the history of
the parking situation at Hidwood Manor and, originally, the lot was not
designated for any particular use. The on-street parking on Bloomfield was
eliminated and Midwood asked that the lot be opened because they needed the
parking space.
In answer to a question from Mayor Kanel, the City Attorney stated there are
three options: 1) return to the grassy area; 2) become a parking lot to be
paved, striped, and landscaped; or 3) take no action.
Another point of view was expressed by Mr. Stanley Goldberg, a neighbor whose
house adjoins the parking lot, who stated the problem is the car noise
starting up and pull ing in and out of the lot in the early hours of the
morning and late hours of the evening.
Ms. Natalie Kolosow, Midwood Manor, stated that the neighbor wasn't that close
to the parking lot and there wasn"t that much noise generated.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows declaring its intent to conduct
a public hearing to ascertain whether the above property constitutes a public
nuisance.
RESOLUTION NO. 3310
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A VIOLATION OF THE TRACT MAP AT THE MIDWOOD
MANOR TOWNHOMES IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONSTITUTES A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABATEMENT THEREOF, AND
SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON.
The motion unanimously carried by the fol lowing roll cal I vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
RECESS: Mayor Kanel recess the meeting at 10:02 p.m. At 10:06 p.m., the
meeting reconvened with all Councilmembers present as before.
CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES: Mayor Kanel referred to
the staff reported dated October 2], 1987 which indicated there was a need for
a professional photographer. Specifically, the Mayor had expressed concern
over the qual ity of the photography available and the lack of photographic
coverage of many recent community events. The staff has had discussions with
Ed Spurgeon of Cypress Photo Art regarding professional photography services
which he has provided for other cities for specific events. During the three
month trial period, Cypress Photo Art will provide up to 12 hours of
photographic services for all City Council meetings and special events for a
flat retainer of $150.00 per month.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilwoman Arnold to
authorize staff to contract with Cypress Photo Art, pursuant to their
proposal, for professional photography services for a three month trial
period.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 22887 -
23126: It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconde4 by Councilman Davis to
approve the commercial warrant list far Warrants No. 22887 - 23126 in the
amount of $615,399.84. The motion unanimously carried by the fallowing roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNClLMEMBERS: Arnold, Davis, Mullen and Kanel
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ........
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Kanel asked if anyone wished to speak on matters
not an the Agenda. No one wished to do so.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: There were no written communications.
The meeting of November 16 to interview applicants for the Cable Television
Commission was changed to Monday, November 30, 1987 at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kanel adjourned the meeting at 10:12 p.m.
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