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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 11. 1988
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:45
p.m. on Monday, January 11. 1988. in the Cypress City Council Chambers. 5275
Orange Avenue. Cypress. California, Mayor Margaret Arnold presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Davis. Mullen and Arnold
ABSENT: Councilmembers Coronado and Kanel
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Assistant City
Manager David Barrett. City Attorney Jerry Patterson and staff members Eynon.
Hurst. Leonard and Lowenberg.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Arnold 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 SELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM: Mayor Arnold opened the
nominations. Councilman Mullen nominated Councilman Davis for the position of
Mayor Pro Tem, moved the nominations be closed and Councilman Davis be elected
by acclamation. The nomination was seconded by Mayor Arnold and hearing no
objection. the motion unanimously carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 5:47 p.m., Mayor Arnold called an Executive Session for
matters of personnel and litigation.
COUNCILMAN CORONADO ARRIVED AT 6:55 P.M.
The meeting was called back to order at 7:35 p.m. All Councilmembers and
staff members present as before. including Councilman Coronado and staff
members Beardsley and DeCarlo.
Mayor Arnold announced that the 5:30 portion of the Agenda would be continued
until after the 7:30 Agenda is completed.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilman Coronado.
PRESENTATION: The City Manager administered the Oath of Office and Mayor
Arnold presented Certificates of Appointment to Cable Television Commissioners
Karen Tufnell. Fred Glass and Howard Martin. Commissioners Adams and Spurgeon
were unable to attend.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak on matters
on the 7:30 portion of the Agenda. No one wished to do sc.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REVIEW OF MONETARY SUPPORT TO THE CYPRESS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mayor Arnold commented that several Chamber of Commerce
members and Councilman Kanel were ill and they requested that this item be
continued to the February 22 meeting. Councilman Coronado concurred and
requested that the review of monetary support be discussed in open session;
however, the mid-year review report could be discussed during the 5:30 session
of the Council meeting.
RECONSIDERATiON O~ TH[ CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION'S CYPRESS FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
AND "CYPRESS CELEBRATES THE ARTS 1988" KICK-OFF EVENT: Councilman Coronado
stated this was an issue he had requested be discussed and felt it deserved
some Council consideration with regard to establishing a policy to determine
how these monies be expended in the future. In response to Councilman Mullen,
the City Manager stated that previously seed money had been provided the Civic
Theatre, the Festival and the Friends of Recreation & Parks. Councilman
Mullen advised that he would have no objection in referring this matter to
staff to establish a policy for this type of expenditure. Councilman Davis
concurred with Councilman Coronado's suggestion to implement a policy so
Council has some guidelines to make these decisions.
After further discussion. it was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by
Councilman Mullen to direct staff to draft a procedure to be followed when
Commissions request seed monies. Councilman Davis commented that there will
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be some funds derived from the themed picnic and they will be returned to the
City. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNC I LMEMBfRS:. None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
Mayor Arnold announced that Councilman Davis is the new Mayor Pro Tem.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION Of PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 87-19. SIX APARTMENT UNITS. 9532 WALKER STREET. Mayor Arnold declared the
public hearing open. The Planning Director recapped the staff report dated
December 30. 1987. which indicated that this item was continued in order for
the applicant to (1) develop a proposed landscape and screening plan. and (2)
revise the architectural elevations for the carport and apartment structures.
Staff feels the issue regarding the landscaping has been resolved. along with
the revisions of the architectural elevations but are requesting that the roof
be either a tile or wood shingle roof. Staff recommended that the City
Council approve Conditional Use Permit No. 87-19, subject to conditions.
Mayor Arnold invited the applicant to come forward.
Mr. Leonel J. Cota, 8672 Watson street, Cypress did not have any questions of
the Council at this time.
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone else wished to speak in support of or opposition
to the application. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Arnold to close the
public hearing and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 87-19, subject to the
conditions in Exhibit "A" attached. Councilman Davis advised that he would
not support this project because the property was being overbuilt.
After further discussion, Councilman Mullen amended his motion. which was
seconded by Mayor Arnold, to continue this application. with the applicant's
approval, to the Council meeting of February 22.
The City Attorney advised that there has been a form developed for the
applicant"s signature indicating his concurrence to the continuance and Mr.
Cota. the applicant, agreed.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNC ILMUlBERS: K a n,e I
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 87-6. BUS SHELTERS CONTAINING SIGNS IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-Of-WAY
C lTYW I DE : Mayor Arnold opened the publ ic hearing. It was moved by Councilman
Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to continue this matter to the Council
meeting of February 22. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONTINUATION Of CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 87-31. REYNOLDS RECYCLING CORPORATION. MOBILE RECYCLING FACILITY: Mayor
Arnold declared the public hearing open. The City Manager advised continuing
this application to the Council meeting of January 25. It was moved by
Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to continue this public
hearing to January 25, 1988. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION Of PUBLIC HEARING RE: DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (EIR) SORRENTO PLANNED COMMUNITY (TEXACO TANK FARM). 4743 E.
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BALL ROAD. Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing and asked if there was any
comments from the citizens regarding the responses made to the EIR questions
asked at the City Council meeting on Oecember 14. 1987. The staff report
dated December 31. 1987 was reviewed and staff recommended the certification
of the EIR as a complete and adequate EIR in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Mr. Bruce Seaton. 4388 Via Largo. Cypress. questioned one response concerning
the drainage issue and asked if the City would be draining water into the lll!~l'ill
basin or not.
The City Attorney reiterated that the EIR is an informational and awareness
document and the purpose is not to solve everyone of the problems. but to
point out their existence and the solution to the problems comes as the
development takes place.
Councilman Coronado stated that this report determines where the problems lie
and how they can best be eliminated and resolved. He further stated nothing
is being given up at this time. the Council is simply going along with a
report that is very carefully worked out. thoroughly reviewed by staff and by
the City Council and Council feels it has the best approach to the problems at
this time.
Mr. Seaton advised that his question pertains to what he perceives as a
contradiction in the EIR; that one approval s.ys water can be put in the basin
and another says it can't. .
Ms. Gail Kerry. 5196 Edgemont Circle. Cypress. advised that she was very
pleased with the final staff analysis and had one concern regarding Tri Hydro
walking the property to sight verify soil contamination and that was not
necessarily the way to ultimately determine if the soil was clean.
Mr. Michael Scully. 9398 Danbury. Cypress. questioned a statement on the
errata sheet which compared one housing plan unfavorably with another. f/!;'<-'''''''t':
Mr. Paul Hertz. 4284 Paseo de Oro. Cypress. expressed his pleasure on what was
incorporated in the responses and had a concern with the temporary drainage
basin.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to close
the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows
including the Statement of Overriding Consideration certifying the EIR for the
proposed Sorrento residential development.
The Planning Director restated the two additional findings that were added to
the Resolution and the "statement of Overriding Considerations" on December
14, 1987. which are that without a certified EIR: 1) thQ removal of the tank
floors and underground pipes cannot take place. and 2) continued cleanup of
the project site. including contaminated soil and water, cannot take place.
Councilman Mullen incorporated these items into his motion. which was accepted
by Councilman Davis.
RESOLUTION NO. 3336
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CERTIFYING AS TO ITS REVIEW OF THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR
RESIDENTIAL AND ALTERNATIVES PROPOSED FOR THE SORRENTO PLANNED
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS. 1!I'l"",.,..~
The City Attorney noted that two changes in the Resolution. on page 2. under
Section 4 d. "The project will provide 100 to 885 new homes...." and it should
read. "...0 to 885 homes.... II
The City Manager advised that all these amendments and conditions will be
incorporated into the Resolution.
Responding to concerns expressed by Councilmembers Coronado and Davis, the
City Attorney stated that the EIR is the first step in the process to mitigate
any environmental damage. There are other steps for disapproval if the
problems cannot be resolved. or approval if they can and those will be pursued
by the City and the other agencies involved. He further advised the City is
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not liable for any injury which arises out of any act or omission and the City
has protection as to their liability and taxpayers funds. and if someone is
damaged in the future the appropriate remedy would be to take action against
the one who created the condition and the City and the City Council will not
be liable.
Councilman Mullen complimented the citizens of Cypress for their profound and
intelligent work on the EIR and is looking forward to the beginning of another
beautiful and welcome neighborhood in Cypress.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF COUNCIL PARTICIPATION IN A CITIZENS COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE
TANK FARM DEVELOPMENT: Mayor Arnold and Councilman Kanel have consented to
work with the local Citizens Committee on the Sorrento Homes to look at future
plans that will be presented by the developer.
The City Attorney remarked that this committee had been created by the
developer. is not an official City committee and it is an attempt to involve
those citizens that want to continue to follow the progress of the
development.
RECESS: Mayor Arnold called a recess at 8:43 p.m. The meeting was called
back to order at 8:51 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Mayor Arnold announced that Mr. Larry Herman, the Mayor of La Palma. was a
guest this evening.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-32.
GASOLINE STATION. CAR WASH AND SNACK SHOP WITH OFFSITE SALE OF BEER & WINE.
5972 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Arnold declared the public hearing open. The
Planning Director summarized the staff report dated January 6. 1988. which
represented one of two concurrent requests filed by Mobil Oil to rebuild an
existing facility. This application relates to property located at the
southwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Valley View Street. The renovation
consists of demolishing an existing facility. updating the gasoline pump
system. eliminating all auto repair and sales services. adding an automatic
drive-through car wash and providing a snack shop selling prepackaged foods
and beverages, including beer and wine. Since Council's denial of beer and
wine sales for this site in 1984. staff has found that the situation along
Lincoln Avenue has not changed significantly and support the renovation of the
project site but oppose the alcoholic beverage sales portion of the
application. Notices of the public hearing were sent to property owners
within a 300 foot radius. Staff has received no oral or written comments on
th is matter. Staff recommended the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 87-
32 approving the gas station. car wash. and snack shop. but denying the sale
of beer and wine, subject to the conditions included in Exhibit "A". If
Council approves the offsite sale of beer and wine, staff also recommended the
addition of conditions.
In answer to Councilman Mullen. the Planning Director responded that the
underground tanks at both locations will be removed and replaced. Counci lman
Davis desired confirmation that only a monument sign will be allowed on the
project.
Mayor Arnold invited the applicant to come forward.
Mr. Jim Huntsberry. Mobil Oil Corporation. 1255 Corporate Center Drive. Suite
201, Monterey Park. stated everything at this station will be removed and
replaced with state-of-the-art facilities; all the tanks will be replaced with
a double wall, double lined protector system so the environmental question
wi 11 be so I ved . He further stated that the sale of alcoholic beverages is an
important aspect as far as increasing the dealer's profitability and his
ability to compete in the marketplace. Mobil Oil has agreed to all the
conditions proposed by staff and requested approval of the project.
In response to Councilman Mullen's question. the applicant answered that Mobil
Oil will proceed with the renovation of these two facilities whether or not
Council approves the sale of beer and wine.
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Councilman, Coronado expressed his concern about the number of liquor stores on
Lincoln Avenue.
Councilman Mullen asked the Council to consider the fact that a gas station
with the convenience and availability of beer and wine is not a liquor store
and it is a matter of enabling the businessman to compete and to approve the
application with the sale of beer and wine.
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Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application.
Ms. Loretta Calendar. 9408 Danbury Street. Cypress. expressed her opposition
to the sale of any alcoholic beverage in connection with the sale of gasoline.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen to close the public hearing and approve
C.U.P. 87-32. subject to the conditions recommended by staff. including beer
and wine sales from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. The motion died for lack of a
second. Councilman Mullen amended his motion. seconded by Councilman
Coronado. to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only.
title as follows. approving C.U.P. 87-32 approving the gas station. car wash
and snack shop but denying the sale of beer and wine. subject to the
cond it ions. Councilman Davis requested the inclusion of the stipulation that
the signage be limited to the monument-type and the endorsement of this type
of sign for other developments. Councilman Mullen changed his motion to add
the condition that the signage on both Valley View and Lincoln be restricted
to monument signage subject to staff review and CQuncilman Coronado accepted
the amendment to the motion.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-32 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: "
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COLJNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-33.
GASOLINE STATION. CAR WASH AND SNACK SHOP WITH THE OFFSITE SALE OF BEER &
WINE. 6011 BALL ROAD. Mayor Arnold declared the public 'hearing open. The
Planning Director referred to the staff report dated January 6. 1988. which
represented the second of the two requests by Mobil Oil to rebuild an existing
fac i I ity This application relates to property located at the corner of Valley
View and Ball Road, will incorporate renovation similar to the previous
application and represents an upgrade of the property. In reviewing this
request for the sale of beer and wine. staff found that this location does not
- present the problem of proliferation as the Lincoln Avenue site; however. it
does show signs that a problem may develop. Staff recommended the City
Council approve Conditional Use Permit No. 87-33. approving the gas station.
automatic drive-through car wash and snack shop with the off-site sale of beer
and wine. subject to the conditions.
Mr. Jim Huntsberry. Mobil Oil Corporation, 1255 Corporate Center Drive. Suite
201. Monterey Park. verified the similarity to the previous application.
offered to answer any questions and stated he is anxious to proceed with this
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Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to
the application. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen to close the public hearing and approve
C.U.P. No. 87-33 subject to conditions, with the sale of beer and wine
prohibited between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. The motion died for lack of a
second. Councilman Mullen amended his motion to eliminate the sale of beer
and wine from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This motion died due to the lack of a
second. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado
to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution. by title only. title as
follows. approving C.U.P. No. 87-33. subject to conditions. with the
additional condition that beer and wine sales be prohibited and all signage be
restricted to monument signs. which wiJ I be subject to staff review.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-33 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCIlHEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kane 1
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-34. FOOD
PARK AND RETAIL USES. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VAllEY VIEW STREET AND CERRITOS
AVENUE: Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing. The Planning Director
summarized the staff report dated December 31. 1987. which represented a
request to construct a 14,000 square food park. with retail uses in a small
portion of the building. located at the corner of Valley View Street and
Cerritos Avenue. The site plan proposes the construction of an "L" shaped.
one-story building. contemporary in design. with a dome containing a skylight
in the center of the building. The proposed project complies with all
required development standards with two access points; both points allowing a
right turn in and a right turn out. The parking and proposed landscape plan
meets the requirements. Notices of this public hearing were posted. published
and mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel. To
date. staff has not received any communication regarding this matter. Staff ,
recommended Council approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 87-34 subject to
conditions.
Councilman Davis expressed his pleasure with the proposed development not
increasing traffic or density.
Mayor Arnold asked the applicant to come forward.
Mr. Ken Schureman. Overton. Moore & Associates. Inc.. 1299 East Artesia Blvd..
Suite 200, Carson. remarked that they were in agreement with the conditions
imposed by staff, offered to answer any questions and requested Council"s
approval of the project.
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone else wished to speak in support of the
application.
In response to Ms. Gail Kerry. 5196 Edgemont Circle. Cypress. the Public Works
Director answered that the channel cover structure has been constructed to
support vehicles and a parking lot may encroach over the covered channel and .
the City Manager stated that the area between Valley View and the actual backi~,
of the development wi 11 be 1 andscaped. H,e;~'i
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Mr. Guy Durwald. representing the architectural firm of Werrin Malcolm. state(f"
they have worked very hard on this project. which is the first portion of the
second phase, and feel it adds character that will benefit the entire
development and the City.
After further discussion. Mayor Arnold asked if anyone else wished to speak in
support of or opposition to the application.
Ms. Shirley Lopez. 10442 Rexford Drive. Cypress. asked if any traffic studies
had been performed on the corner of Valley View and Cerritos.
The Planning Director responded that an extensive traffic study had been done
considering the development of the entire site. The Public Works Director
stated that the site will be served by two traffic signals. one of which will
be serving the properties to the north. and there should be a definite
improvement in access onto Cerritos from the residential area. The upgrading
of the intersection at Cerritos and Valley View is in progress.
It was.moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to close
the pu'~lic hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only. title as follows
approvi~g Conditional Use Permit No. 87-34 subject to conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-34 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ~
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 87-10 AND DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE NO. 87-47. EXPANSION OF AN ANIMAL HOSPITAL. 5422 LINCOLN AVENUE:
Mayor Arnold declared the public hearing open. The Planning Director recapped
the staff report dated January 5. 1987. which represented a request for
continuance by the applicant to January 25.
After discussion. it was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman
Davis to continue Variance No. 87-10 and Design Review Committee No. 87-47 to
the February 22. 1988 meeting if the applicant consents thereto in writing to
the City; or in the alternative. to deny both the variance and design review
. without prejudice and with a waiver of fees. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-36. MIHI-
WAREHOUSE/PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITY WITH CARETAKER APARTMENT. 8882 WATSON
STREET. Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing. The Planning Director
summarized the staff report dated January 6. 1988. which represented a request
to construct a two-story mini-storage facility with caretaker"s apartment on a
36.000 square foot parcel located at 8882 Watson Street with a total of 415
mini-storage units in two buildings accessed through locked gates across two
driveways off of Watson Street. On August 25. 1986. the City Council approved
a mini-storage development for this property. but because the applicant did
no~obtain building permits or request an extension to the previous
cop~itional use permit within one year. the previous permit has lapsed.
Because of the lack of visibility of the mini-storage units from Lincoln
Avenue. the applicant has proposed to use a portion of an existing
freestanding pole sign located at the northeast corner of Lincoln and Watson
as an off-premise directional sign. which would be reviewed separately under
design review. Staff recommended approval of the subject conditional use
permit.
Mayor Arnold asked the applicant to step to the podium.
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. Mrl Joseph Oddo. 8425 Gay Street. Cypress. the applicant, stated he agreed to
, ,. all the conditions that staff has recommended and offered to answer any
questions.
~ouncilman Coronado expressed his concern about the sign and realized that
some signage is required as the applicant is removed from Lincoln Avenue. Mr.
Oddo stated that he would be sharing the sign with Berwick Radiator. it would
be a directional sign and it is essential that he has some indication on
Lincoln as to where the business is and the project would not be viable
without it. ,,'I",;,""fi/r
Responding to Councilman Davis. the Planning Director advised that if there is
an ex,isting pole sign on the property. changing the sign face can be done
without approval; however. if there is an expansion in the surface area of the
sign. then there would be a request to come before the Council.
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to
the application.
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Ms; Lucinda Kemmis. owner of Lincoln Avenue Sales Storage. 4664 Lincoln
Avenue. Cypress, expressed dissatisfaction in allowing another mini storage
facility in such close proximity when there are already two facilities within
a two mile radius.
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Mayor Arnold stated business cannot be restricted because of competition and
there are many other factors involved in this matter that went into making the
deci s i on .
It was moved by Co~ncilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close
the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only. title as follows
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 87-36 subject to the conditions and
requested the applicant return to Council for approval on any added signage.
The City Manager stated staff will research the code and return to Council if
the authority is there to control a sign with dual usage. If not. staff will
so advise Council and proceed with the design review.
Councilman Mullen stated he was in favor of the project with or without the
sign and if the sign is not approved. then proceeding with the development is
entirely up to the applicant.
The Public Works Director requested a correction to Condition #11 to require
that construction shall be in compliance with the currently adopted editions
of the City Building Division Codes. Councilman Mullen amended his motion to
reflect this revision.
RESOLUTION NO. 3340
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 87-36 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 85-1.
CYPRESS VIEW LIMITED: Mayor Arnold declared the hearing open. The Planning
Di~e~tor summarized the staff report dated January 4. 1988. which indicated
thJ~ was an informational item brought before the City Council because of the
a~itional development on this property that is also before the Council.
Ba.~cally. the development agreement was part of the Specific Plan and
required that property be reserved for commercial land uses until December 31.
1991. This is not required if: 1) the southeast corner of Valley View and
Katella was developed as commercial/retail. 2) the development agreement is
amended by ordinance, or 3) it expires. One of the objectives of the
Specific Plan was to provide an economic development strategy which would
maximize sales tax revenues through the encouragement of commercial/retail
uses and staff feels the applicant is working toward this objective. Property
owners were notified within a 300 foot radius and no conmunications were
received. Staff recommended that the Council receive and file.
Councilman Mullen asked if this had to do with the decision to relieve Cypress
Land from the retail use and the Planning Director advised that indirectly
this does affect it in that the property can no longer be released since the
Cypress Land property will not be developed as retail.
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to
the Review of Development Agreement. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close
the public hearing and receive and file the Review for Development Agreement
85-1 Cypress View Limited.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kane I
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 -
1988: Mayor Arnold declared the public hearing open. The Public Works
Director summarized the staff report dated January 4, 1988. which indicated
th~ City Council had adopted the Resolution of Intention to order street
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lighting installation and maintenance and also Resolutions approving the City
Engineer"s Preliminary Report for Cypress Lighting District No.2. Staff
recommended City Council adopt the Engineer"s Report and the two accompanying
resolutions. '
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to
the application. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to close """c,~
the public hearing and adopt the Resolutions by title only. titles as follow
confirming the report of the City Engineer and order the improvement to be
made; and naming and ordering the Southern California Edison Company as the
only contractor capable of improving and servicing the street lighting system
in Cypress Lighting District NO.2.
RESOLUTION NO. 3341
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. COUNTY OF
ORANGE. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER
OF SAID CITY. DATED DECEMBER 14. 1987. PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION
NO. 3316 OF SAID COUNCIL. AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 3324 OF SAID
COUNCIL, AND THE PLANS. SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE CONTAINED IN SAID
REPORT; ORDERING THE MAINTENANCE OF AND THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC
CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION NO. 3325 AND RESOLUTION NO. 3326. APPOINTING THE TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING. ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 14. PART 1. STREETS
AND HIGHWAYS CODE. STATE OF CALIFORNIA. AS AMENDED. REFERRED TO AS THE
"STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919."
RESOLUTION NO. 3342
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. COUNTY OF
ORANGE. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE
CONTRACTOR PRACTICALLY CAPABLE OF MAKING THE INSTALLATION OF. SUPPLYING ~,-....,~"
MAINTENANCE FOR. AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE
STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM IN CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO. 2 AND ORDEREO TO
BE INSTALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 3325 OF SAID COUNCIL. ALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH AND PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF DIVISION 14, PART 1. STREETS AND
HIGHWAYS CODE. STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED. REFERRED TO AS THE
"STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919."
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NOS. 87-53 AND 87-54. TWO OFFICE
BUILDINGS. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CORPORATE AVENUE AND CAMDEN DRIVE:
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NOS. 87-57 AND 87-58. TWO OFFICE
BUILDINGS. NORTHEAST CORNER OF CORPORATE AVENUE AND CAMDEN DRIVE and
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NOS. 87-55 AND 87-56. OFFICE AND
MULTI-TENANT BUILDING. SOUTHEAST CORNER OF CERRITOS AVENUE AND CAMDEN DRIVE:
The Planning Director summarized the staff reports dated January 4. 1988.
January 6, 1988 and January 4. 1988. respectively. which represented requests
by OMA Cypress Properties to construct office and multi-tenant buildings in r'''':.
the PC-5 Planned Community Business Park Zone No.5.
Councilman Davis expressed his appreciation for the Master Site Plan that was
provided by staff which facilitated his study of these projects.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to receive
and file Design Review Committee Nos. 87-53 and 87-54 subject to the
conditions; Design Review Committee Nos. 87-57 and 87-58 subject to the
conditions; and Design Review Committee Nos. 87-55 and 87-56 subject to the
cond it ions" The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
AMENDMENT - RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN: The staff report dated December 23.
1987 indicated that the City Council had approved the permanent full-time Risk
Management Technician position included in the FY 87-88 budget. The Class
Specification for the Risk Management Technician and a similar Resolution
amending the City"s Position Classification and basic Compensation Plan to
include this position have been prepared. Staff recommended City Council
adopt the Resolution.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows amending the Position
Classification and Basic Compensation Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 3343
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY ADDING THE CLASSIFICATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT
TECHNICIAN TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE
SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF NEWSLETTER ARTICLES: The City Manager advised that staff is
rewriting several of the articles and due to the lack of a full Council for
the new few meetings. he suggested mailing the draft newsletter articles for
review by Council on an individual basis and make the deadline the first week
in February. The Council unanimously agreed to receive and file the action.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 23806 -
24273: It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to
approve the commercial warrant list for Warrants No. 23806 - 24273 in the
amount of $1,434,308.25. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
RECESS: Mayor Arnold recessed the meeting at 10:25 p.m. in order for the
Council to convene as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting was
called back to order at 10:27 p.m. with all Councilmembers present as before.
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 Coronado requested the removal of Item #16, Consideration of
Arnold/Cypress Park Area Traffic Study. The City Manager advised that Mr.
Simon called on Item #10. Consideration of Status Report on Investigation of
Block Wall Damage - 9262 Nancy Street. and wished to continue this item to
January 25. Mayor Arnold noted that the roll call vote taken on the Consent
Calendar items was not reflected in the Minutes of December 14. 1987 and the
vote will be inserted in those minutes. The Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of November 30. 1987 were removed from the Consent Calendar for
requested corrections.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to approve
the Consent Calendar Items ##1 through #16 with the exception of Items #10 and
##16. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
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Item ##1: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 14, 1987. as submitted and/or corrected.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular
Meeting of December 14. 1987. as corrected.
Item ##2: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented For
Consideration by Title Only and To Waive Further Reading.
Item ##3: Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Commending Eagle Scouts.
'*I"'n;"liIjI~,
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only.
titles as follows. commending Boy Scouts Kristofer L. Gleason. Jerry A. Poole.
Gary Y. Fujita, and Jon K. Nakagawa on achieving the rank of Eagle Scouts.
RESOLUTION NO. 3344
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT KRISTOFER L. GLEASON ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 3345
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT JERRY A. POOLE ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 3346
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT GARY Y. FUJITA ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION NO. 3347
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT JON K. NAKAGAWA ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item ##4: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License ~
Transfer Filed by Hady & Mehdi Motlagh. D.B.A. Marri"s Pizza. 9195 Valley View
Street. Cypress.
Item ##5: Consideration of Authorization for the City Manager to Attend the
Western Governmental Research Association (WGRA) 1988 Annual Conference March
16-19. 1988, in San Francisco.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the City
Manager to the 1988 Annual Conference of the Western Governmental Research
Association to be held on March 16-19. 1988. in San Francisco, and be
reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item #6: Consideration of Participation in the Teaching Scholarship Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue to support the Cypress High
School"s Teaching Scholarship Program, and authorize two (2) $200 scholarships
to be awarded to graduating seniors pursuing teaching careers.
Item ##7: Consideration of Employment List - Dispatcher.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the employment list for the
position of Dispatcher as submitted.
Item ##8: Consideration of Appropriation of Funds for Transportation Seminar.
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Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of Mayor
Arnold and Traffic Commissioners Betar. Bloch. and Carruthers at the "Business ".,-if!;
Caucus for Traffic Solutions" at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel and reimburse them
the registration fee of $50 each.
Item ##9: Consideration of Approval of Membership - Orange County Employment
Relations Consortium.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City's membership in the
Orange County Employment Relations Consortium and authorize the Assistant to
the City Manager to execute the Agreement for Special Services with Liebert,
Cassidy and Frierson in the amount of $1.290.
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Item #11: Consideration of Contract Change Order No.2. City Project No.
8615-90.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #12: Consideration of Claim Filed by AMICA Mutual Insurance Company for
Their Insured. Jeff R. Bekeris.
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 #13: Consideration of a Resolution Approving the City"s Participation in
the Housing and Community Development Program With the County of Orange.
Beginning July 1, 1988 and June 30, 1991.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only.
title as follows. approving the City of Cypress participation in the Housing
and Community Development Program with the County of Orange.
RESOLUTION NO. 3348
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE
CITY"S PARTICIPATION IN THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.
Item #14: Consideration of Modification of Conditional Use Permit No. 87-17.
40-Unit Apartment Complex. 6402-6420 Orange Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve modification of Conditional Use
Permit No. 87-17. subject to the following conditions: 1) The conditions of
approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 87-17 shall remain valid. and 2)
Additional landscaping shall be planted around the carports adjacent to Orange
Avenue and the driveway subject to Planning Department"s approval.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item #15: Consideration of Six Month Extension of Sublease Agreement With
United Cerebral Palsy of Orange County Association. Inc.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District. approve the
extension of the Sublease Agreement with the United Cerebral Palsy of Orange
County Association, Inc.. for a six month period only. commencing January 1,
1988 and ending June 30. 1988. at the current six month rate of $3.580.20.
With regard to Item #10. Consideration of Status Report on Investigation of
Block Wall Damage - 9262 Nancy Street. it was moved by Councilman Mullen and
seconded by Councilman Davis to continue this item to the meeting of January
25. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
Regarding Item #16, Consideration of Arnold/Cypress Park Area Traffic Study.
Councilman Coronado referred to the last sentence of staff"s memorandum to the
City Manager, i.e., "Periodic monitoring of the intersection is recommended;
however, installation of a traffic signal is not anticipated to be justified
by engineering criteria for several years, if at all." and stated he was
uncomfortable with this statement. After further discussion. the City Manager
suggested that the minutes reflect that this action include a continued
monitoring of the intersection.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Davis to
receive and file the attached report regarding the Arnold/Cypress Park Area
Traffic with the correction that there will be a continued monitoring of the
intersection. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
ORDINANCE: (Second Reading)
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to order
the following Ordinance read by title only. title as follows and to adopt the
Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 791 _".
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION
5-2 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS BY REPEALING SECTION 5-2(E)(9)
(WHICH WAS ADOPTED AS ORDINANCE NO. 779 ON AUGUST 24. 1987) AND BY THE
ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION PROHIBITING THE SALE. DISTRIBUTION. OR
DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado. Davis. Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak on any item
not on the Agenda. No one wished to do so.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: Mayor Arnold remarked that she had received
information from Dr. Kay Deeton, Cypress College on the Sony/Cypress College
project. which enhanced their word processing and data base management class.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Arnold adjourned the meeting at 10:30 p.m.
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