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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL I'
HELD
June 27, 1988
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:35
p.m. on Monday, June 27, 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, City Attorney Jerry
Patterson, and staff members Beardsley, Eynon, Hurst and Krauss.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: There were no oral communications for matters on the
5:30 p.m. Agenda.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF FORMING AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON CITY
TRANSPORTATION ISSUES: Mayor Arnold suggested delaying this item until a full
Council was present and hearing no objection, she so ordered.
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT AWARD FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE OF BERM ADJACENT TO
STANTON STORM CHANNEL. CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615-90: One bid was
received from Environmental Care, Inc., in the amount of $22,800 per year,
which is excessive and is not competitive. It is recommended that the project
be readvertised and specifications be mailed directly to a broad range of
landscape contractors.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to: 1 )
reject the sole bid received from Environmental Care, Inc., 1960 South Yale
Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704, in the amount of $22,800; 2) authorize an
extension of the existing contract with Environmental Care, Inc., to maintain
the landscaped berm within Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance
District No. I, Project No. 8615-90, in a total amount not to exceed $3,100
through August 31, 1988; and 3) direct staff to readvertise the subject
project to secure more competitive bids. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado and Kanel
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CITY PHOTO COPIER LEASE: The staff report dated
June 21, 1988 indicated the 1988-89 GSA Contract can provide a three year
open-ended lease option on the same piece of equipment at rates equaling
approximately $7,990 per year.
COUNCILMAN KANEL ARRIVED AT 5:38 P.M.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to
authorize the staff to enter into the Kodak Ektaprint 85 photo copier lease
agreement which will include a clause stating that if there are problems and
downtime with this copier, it will be replaced with a new unit without any
penalties. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 24-HOUR LOGGING RECORDER: Bids were
received from three vendors on the purchase of a 24-hour communications
logging recorder for the Police Department.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to accept
the bid from Dictaphone Corporation, 1940 East 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA
92701 and award a contract for the 24 hour Veritrac 9102 logging recorder in
the amount of $19,066.50. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
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AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered
by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving
the recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Councilman Davis asked that Items #12, Consideration of Additional
Appropriations; #17, Consideration of Cable Television Commission's Quarterly
Report; and #21, Consideration of Contract Agreement With Orange County
Development Agency and page 14 of the June 13, 1988 Minutes for correction.
Councilman Kanel also asked that the Minutes be removed from the Consent
Calendar for further corrections, which will be brought to the attention of
the City Manager's office. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by
Councilman Mullen to continue the Minutes of June 13, 1988 to the next City
Council meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve
the Consent Calendar Items #6 through #21, with the exception of Items #12,
#17 and #21. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Item #6: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #7: Consideration of Single Audit Report of the City of Cypress for the
Period Ended June 30, 1987.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #8: Consideration of Resolution Approving the Assignment of all Rights
and Obligations of Southland Ambulance Service, Inc. to Secomerica, Inc.,
Relating to the City's Emergency Medical Transportation Services Agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving the assignment of all rights and obligations of
Southland Ambulance Service, Inc. to Secomerica, Inc., under the terms of the
Emergency Medical Transportation Services Agreement, dated ,January 1, 1986,
between Southland Ambulance Service, Inc. and the City of Cypress.
RESOLUTION NO. 3415
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE
ASSIGNMENT OF ALL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF SOUTHLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE,
INC. TO SECOMERICA, INC. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN SOUTHLAND AMBULANCE SERVICE
AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item #9: Consideration of Acceptance of Letter of Resignation Submitted by
Traffic Commissioner Elsie Carruthers.
Recommendation: That the City Council regretfully accept the resignation of
Mrs. Elsie Carruthers from the Traffic Commission and authorize staff to
advertise for applicants to fill the vacancy on the Traffic Commission.
Item #10: Consideration of Continuing Part-Time Contract Building Inspection
Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the continuation of part-time
contract building inspection services from Melad and Associates, 8907 Warner
Avenue, #161, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, for sixteen (16) hours per week, at
the hourly rate of $35.00, not to exceed 607 hours.
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Item #11: Consideration of Acceptance of Contract for Senior Housing Project
Street Improvements off Grindlay Street, City of Cypress Project No. 8663-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the final contract price
of $81,501.33, to be paid to Inland Constructors, contractor for this project;
2) Accept the Senior Housing Project Street Improvements off Grindlay Street,
City of Cypress Project No. 8663-90, as being satisfactorily completed in
accordance with the Plans and Specifications; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk
to release the Labor and Material Bond upon expiration of the required lien
period, providing no liens have been filed, and to release the Faithful
Performance Bond upon expiration of one year's guarantee, providing no defects
in material or workmanship become evident.
Item #13: Consideration of Proclaiming July 1988, as "Parks and Recreation
Month".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim July
1988, as "Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item #14: Consideration for Approval of 13th Year Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Contract Regarding Rehabilitation of the Cypress Senior Citizens
Center.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Contract No. C40405 as
submitted and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the
City Council of the City of Cypress.
Item 15: Consideration for Approval of the 13th Year Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Contract Regarding Public Facilities and Improvements on
Danny Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Contract No. C40404 as
submitted and authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement on behalf of the City
Council of the City of Cypress.,
Item #16: Consideration for Approval of the 13th Year Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Contract Regarding Rehabilitation of Private Properties.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Contract No. C40521 as
submitted and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the
City Council of the City of Cypress.
Item #18: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of May
1988.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item #19: Consideration of Employment List - Secretary to the Recreation &
Park Director.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, certify the
Employment List for the position of Secretary to the Recreation and Park
Director as submitted.
Item #20: Consideration of Authorization for the Recreation & Park Director
to Attend the National Recreation and Park Association Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize
Marvin DeCarlo, Recreation and Park Director, to attend the 1988 Congress for
Recreation and Parks, sponsored by the National Recreation and Park
Association, to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 6-10, 1988, and
be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expense incurred.
Regarding Consideration of Additional Appropriations, Councilman Davis
requested this item be delayed until the 7:30 p.m. session for full Council
action and hearing no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
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In regard to Consideration of Cable Television Commission's Quarterly Report,
the City Manager suggested this item be continued to the next Council meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Mullen to continue
this item to July 11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
Regarding Consideration of Contract Agreement with Orange County Development
Agency, Councilman Davis suggested delaying this item to the 7:30 p.m. Agenda
and hearing no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: At 5:53 p.m., Mayor Arnold adjourned the meeting to an
Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation and personnel.
COUNCILMAN CORONADO ARRIVED AT 6:50 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m, with all Council members present and staff
members Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst, Leonard and Krauss.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Kanel led the pledge.
The City Manager summarized the actions taken by the City Council during the
5:30 portion of the meeting.
The City Attorney reported on the Hollywood Park vs. City of Cypress matter
and their subsequent negotiations, read a press statement and stated that the
City Council directed that future public pronouncements involving this matter
be made by Mr. Greenberg or Mr. Patterson on behalf of the City.
Mayor Arnold reported that the Council considered this matter of highest
priority and directed staff to use all required resources to carry out the
settlement process. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by
Councilman Kanel to direct staff to use all required resources to proceed with
the settlement process. Councilman Kanel commended staff and the attorneys on
the conduct of the negotiations and that, hopefully, the matter will result in
a successful conclusion in the next few weeks. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Continuation of Consideration of Forming an Advisory Committee on
City Transportation Issues, Councilman Kanel suggested moving this item to the
end of the meeting and hearing no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
PRESENTATION: Mr. George Unan, newly appointed Senior Citizen Commissioner,
was administered the oath of office by the City Manager and the Mayor then
presented him the Certificate of Appointment.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda. Mrs. Jane
Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, stated she wished to file a complaint
against Hollywood Park and asked the City to notify them to clean up their
property. She also stated that old campaign signs should be disposed of
throughout the City. Councilman Mullen asked that the Public Works Director
address Mrs. Wozniak's comments with recommendations at the next Council
meeting. Councilman Kanel asked the City Manager to proceed with the
elimination of the old campaign signs.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No one wished to speak on matters on the 7:30 p.m.
Agenda.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ANNEXATION NO. 88-1 -
PROTEST HEARING. ORANGE COUNTY UNINCORPORATED AREA. NORTH OF THE CYPRESS CITY
BOUNDARIES AND SOUTH OF THE LA PALMA CITY BOUNDARIES: Mayor Arnold opened the
public hearing. The City Manager advised that the City Council has taken
extensive public testimony and authorized an extension of time to submit any
addit i ona 1 pet it ions. He further advised if there are any other petitions,
they should be received prior to the close of the public hearing and staff
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would have an opportunity to review the petition requirements and report at
the next meeting with percentages and recommendations on the next step. It
was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to close the
public hearing, direct staff to review petition signatures and report back to
Council at the next meeting with an exact count. Councilman Coronado
announced that he has discussed this matter with the District Attorney's
office and asked them to take some investigatory action of the entire process.
At Mayor Arnold's request, the City Attorney briefly reviewed and clarified
the process of initiating an annexation petition. Mayor Arnold said that
generally Councilmembers don't state their opinions on an issue until the
public hearing is closed and because the remainder of the Council has not
stated an opinion does not indicate their approval or disapproval of the
annexation. At the request of Councilman Kanel, the City Manager reviewed the
circumstances and procedures which the City has followed in the annexation
process. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 88-10. LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR'S YARD AND OFFICE BUILDING. 8891 WATSON
STREET: Mayor Arnold declared the public hearing open. The Planning Director
recapped the staff report dated June 20, 1988 which represented a request to
develop property at the southwest corner of Watson and Cypress Streets for use
as a landscape contractor's yard and construction of an office building.
Notices of the public hearing were posted, published and mailed to all
property owners within 300 feet.
Councilman Coronado expressed concern about the storage of malodorous
materials and asked for a condition addressing the abatement of this type of
nuisance.
Mr. Dave Kruger, 8891 Watson Street, Cypress, explained that he will not be
bagging any soil amendments at this location, which is primarily a vehicle
storage and office facility.
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or against the
project. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to close
the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 88-10 subject to
conditions. Responding to Councilman Coronado's request, the Planning
Director read the additional condition: "Should any substantiated complaints
be received regarding generally considered undesirable odors, this conditional
use permit shall be subject to a public hearing and possible modification of
conditions or termination of the conditional use permit."
RESOLUTION NO. 3416
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-10 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-250. MINOLTA
CORPORATION. INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE FACILITY. SOUTH END OF THE PROPOSED HOPE
STREET. SOUTH OF KATELLA AVENUE: Mayor Arnold opened the hearing. The
Planning Director presented the staff report dated June 15, 1988 which
represented a request to subdivide a portion of Parcels 2 and 3 of Parcel Map
No. 81-1141 into one parcel and remainders for Minolta Corporation's purchase
of an existing building and lease of land on the subject site. She added, as
part of the staff recommendation, that the City Council certify the Negative
Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
Notices of the public hearing were posted, published and mailed to all
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property owners within a 300 foot radius. She advised that the word "walking"
in Condition 1#3, third line, be changed to "walkway."
Mr. David Coriel, CSL Engineeri~g, 119 North Maple Street, Corona,
representing the developer, stated that they agreed with the imposed
conditions and a master plan is being devised for the remainder of the site.
Mayor Arnold asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to
the application. No one wished to do so.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to close
the pUblic hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and adopt the Resolution, by title only,
title as follows approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 87-250, subject to
conditions as corrected.
RESOLUTION NO. 3417
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 87-250 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF THE 1988-89 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing.
The City Manager presented the staff report dated June 21, 1988 for the
adoption of the 1988-89 Budget for the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
No one wished to speak in favor of or against the proposed Recreation & Park
District Budget.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close
the public hearing and the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing -
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District adopt the 1988-
89 District Budget as proposed. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REESTABLISHMENT OF THE CITY'S PLANNING
COMMISSION: Councilman Davis mentioned the Council's request to work
diligently with the Concerned Citizens, Hollywood Park and SDC Development
Corporation to resolve the problems with the race track property. He further
stated that this item will involve a great deal of time by the Planning
Department and he asked that this matter be tabled until the priority issue is
resolved. It was moved by Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Mullen
to table this matter to an indefinite time. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A NEW PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE: The City
Attorney summarized his report dated June 7, 1988 which indicated that the
present ordinance needs to be updated and reviewed the differences between
present public nuisance ordinances and the proposal. He further advised that
this would reduce the processing time in the area of weed abatement and still
does provide all the assurances of a public hearing. The City Manager added
that the present nuisance ordinance does provide the same type of action only
over a longer time period.
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It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve
the first reading of the Ordinance read by title only, title as follows
dealing with public nuisances.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER
13, ARTICLE III, SECTIONS 13-13 TO 14-20 INCLUSIVE, "HAZARDOUS OR
UNSANITARY CONDITIONS" OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FROM THE CASA YOUTH SHELTER FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT:
The City Manager referred to the staff report dated June 22, 1988 which
indicated that the last donation made to this organization was a $3,500
contribution in 1985. Councilman Kanel suggested that this item be considered
after the discussions on Consideration of Request for Financial Support From
Straight Talk Inc. and Consideration of Renewal of Financial Contract and
Building Lease With the Cypress Chamber of Commerce and hearing no objection,
the Mayor so ordered.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM STRAIGHT TALK INC.: The
City Manager presented the staff report dated June 22, 1988 wherein Straight
Talk has submitted a request for continuation of financial support at the
current level of $24,000 per year, along with supporting data.
Mr. Bruce Robbins, Director of Straight Talk, explained the money received
from the City was invested in the counseling, the drug abuse prevention and
alcohol treatment programs, He further stated the money maintains the level
of services that Straight Talk is capable of providing in this area. After
further discussion, Mr. Robbins advised that the majority of the money comes
from four different sources some of which is County money and United Way
funding. Councilman Kanel suggested that perhaps Straight Talk could sponsor
a city-wide fund raiser so people in the community can contribute.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to allocate
$24,000 to the Straight Talk Inc. for FlY 1988-89. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF FINANCIAL CONTRACT AND BUILDING LEASE WITH THE
CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The City Manager read a letter from the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce dated June 27, which requested the continued financial
contract between the City of Cypress and the Chamber at a reduced rate of
$1,500 per month for the period July 1, 1988 through June 30, 1989. He
advised that this amount is $500 per month less than carried forward in next
year's budget and the suggested changes to the contract made by Councilman
Kanel were attached to the staff report.
Mr. Phil Wendel, President of the Chamber, 2847 Knoxville Avenue, Long Beach,
requested a continuation of the contract at the reduced level of $1,500 per
month for FlY 1988-89 and for FlY 1989-90, reduce the contribution level to
$1,000 per month.
Councilman Coronado expressed his support of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce
and stated, for clarification, he has not been against the Chamber, has
encouraged their existence in their excellent work, and the argument was that
he didn't like politics mixed within the operation. Councilman Davis
suggested amending the proposed contract draft to provide for a two year
agreement by adding after ".. .each calendar month, II the words, "followed by
the sum of 11,000.00 per month for the period commencing July 1, 1989 and
ending June 3D, 1990. II in the second paragraph of item 2, page 2. Mr. Wendel
agreed to the proposed change. Responding to Councilman Kanel, the Council
concurred with those changes he had proposed to replace the present item 4 on
page 3.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve
the extension of the lease of the Frank P. Noe building at $1.00 per year
until the expiration date of June 30, 1989 and that the contract between the
City and the Chamber of Commerce be extended to two years, from July 1, 1988
to June 30, 1990, with the contribution amount reduced to $1,500.00 per month
the first year and $1,000.00 per month the second year of the agreement.
Councilman Mullen advised that the Chamber of Commerce building is in the
redevelopment area and if an opportunity should arise, the City will approach
the Chamber for a different type of arrangement concerning the building. -
Councilman Kanel commented that the Chamber has been doing a very good job.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding the Consideration of Request from the Casa Youth Shelter for
Financial Support, Mayor Arnold asked for further comments and Councilman
Mullen expressed his support for this program which diverts youth from the
court system into a safe place until such time as their difficulties can be
straightened out. Councilman Kanel stated that Casa provides shelter and
counseling for the local people, has much community support and expressed
~upport of the program.
Ms. Luciann Mulhard, Executive Director of the Casa Youth Shelter, advised
that the Shelter has had 22 young people from Cypress. She commented that the
organization has been in operation for 10 years, 24 hours a day, is running at
near capacity and welcomed referrals.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to
appropriate a $3,500 contribution allocated to the Cases Youth Shelter on
behalf of the citizens of Cypress. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager clarified that these monies would be allocated from the FlY
1988-89 budget.
RECESS: Mayor Arnold recessed the meeting at 9:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened
at 9:38 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NOS. 88-15 AND 88-16. LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDINGS. 11105 DANA CIRCLE AND 6601 DARIN WAY: The
Planning Director presented the staff report dated June 15, 1988 which
represented a request for renewal of two expired City approved site design
plans for industrial warehouse buildings in the Cypress Land Company's
Commerce Park development. In accordance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration was filed for
this project. She also advised that Condition #8 be changed to reflect an
updated condition that is required as part of the transportation management
effort that is continuing in the Business Park, The applicant has been
notified and does concur with this changed condition. Also, the applicant
will pay a traffic impact mitigation fee that is consistent with the
transportation management effort in the Business Park.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to receive
and file Design Review Committee Nos. 88-15 and 88-16. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADDENDUM NO. 3 TO CONTRACT WITH ROBERT BEIN. WILLIAM FROST
AND ASSOCIATES. TANK FARM EIR AND SPECIFIC PLAN: The Planning Director
summarized the staff report dated June 20, 1988 which describes the third
addendum addressing professional services rendered recently which were beyond
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the original scope of work and Addenda 1 and 2. It also addressed future
services which staff expects will be required when Cypress Homes, Inc. files
their new plan. The City Manager suggested that the Council allocate 50S of
the cost at this time and then the City will seek the remainder of the fee
from Texaco, which will allow the City to proceed with the cleanup.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Coronado to
approve the allocation of 50S of $29,000 for the cost of Hydrotech
Consultants, Inc. and direct staff to report at the next meeting the results
of their negotiation with Texaco for the remaining 50S of this fee. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE 1988-89 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The
City Manager presented the staff report dated June 21, 1988, which indicated
the proposed budget has been reviewed with each department head, the City
Manager and the City Council at the May 31, 1988 workshop and included
expenditures of $14,516,541.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen to approve the FlY 1988-89 budget as
I .presented. The City Manager asked Council for an additional $30,000 to be
appropriated for the Planning Department for next year for the employment of
people on a temporary basis during the absence of two Planning personnel to
help expedite and process certain critical plans. Councilman Mullen agreed to
amend his motion to reflect this appropriation and the motion was seconded by
i Councilman Kanel. Councilman Coronado appealed to the Councilmembers to
review the enormous cost-savings device of subcontracting and provided
examples of the cost saving potential. He also presented two charts showing
expenditure increases and a display of the expenditure rate. He further
advised he could not support FlY 1988-89 budget.
Councilman Mullen mentioned that there have been workshop meetings on the
budget and there has been no opposition expressed other than minor changes
until this evening. He further advised that if the budget is not approved
f tonight it will mean a great deal of cost and difficulty for the City staff,
i and he intends to support the budget.
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Councilman Mullen restated and Councilman Kanel seconded the motion to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the annual budget
for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1988 and fixing the limitations of
expenditures for the several funds and the functions, departments and
activities carried on under such funds with the inclusion of the additional
$30,000 for the Planning Department.
RESOLUTION NO. 3418
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1988 AND FIXING THE
LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS,
DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLANS: The City Manager presented the staff report dated June
20, 1988, which represented a request for classification and compensation
amendments concerning the following positions: Data Processing Manager, Code
Enforcement Officer and Video Production Coordinator; and a proposed
classification amendment for the position of Recreation Supervisor.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel that the
City Council, and acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, a subsidiary District of the City of Cypress,
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adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, amending the Position
Classification and Basic Compensation Plans as outlined in this report.
RESOLUTION NO. 3419
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. AND ACTING AS
THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY ADDING AND AMENDING CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS
TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. ,,,.,,"~.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE
NOVEMBER 8. 1988 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: The City Manager summarized the
staff report dated June 21, 1988 which described required Resolutions for the
conduct of the General Municipal Election scheduled to be held on Tuesday.
November 8, 1988.
. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to adopt
the Resolutions by title only, title as follows, 1) calling and giving Notice
of the General Municipal Election to be held on November 8, 1988; 2)
requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate said Election
with the Statewide General Election; and 3) adopting Regulations for
Candidates for Elective Office.
RESOLUTION NO. 3420
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1988, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHARTER.
RESOLUTION NO. 3421
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1988,
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO
SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
RESOLUTION NO. 3422
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO
CANDIDATES STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1988.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager announced that Council nomination papers may be picked up and """'''"
returned during the period of July 18 through August 12.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR A PROPOSED PARCEL
MERGER ORDINANCE: The staff reported dated June 22, 1988 indicated that a
proposal had been submitted to the Planning Department to request Council to
adopt a parcel merger ordinance. Councilman Davis remarked that he was not
apprised of the pros and cons of this request, with the possible loss of
controls. The City Attorney advised that this would give the Council more
control because the merger of parcels would provide the development control.
Councilman Mullen suggested that Councilman Davis meet with the staff for
further explanation and clarification.
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It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Davis to continue
this item to the July 11, 1988 Council meeting. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
\ NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
I ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 26889 -
27134: It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to
approve the Warrant List for Warrant Nos. 26889 through 27134 in the amount of
$647,682.59. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECREATION & PARK MATTERS:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SUPPORT OF "FRIENDS OF CYPRESS CULTURAL
ARTS": The staff reports dated June 7 and June 21, 1988 indicated drafts of
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for the "Friends of Cypress Cultural
Arts" had been prepared and the general purpose of the corporation is to
promote the improvement of the Cultural Arts in Cypress.
Ms. Diane Granahan, Vice President of the "Friends of the Cultural Arts"
organization, stated that the group is being formed to assist the Cultural
Arts Commission and listed the proposed methods of assistance.
Councilman Coronado expressed dismay on some of the wording of the proposed
by-laws and stated he would not support the "Friends."
Councilman Davis asked for a clarification on item 3. of the staff
recommendation which indicates this group be provided special event program
coverage under the liability program from the Risk Manager.
The Recreation & Park Director advised that the liability coverage for this
group is the same as that provided for the "Friends of Parks & Recreation."
Both groups are under the liability coverage umbrella of the City as co-
sponsored events that may occur through the organization.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel that the
City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, agree to:
1. Provide a representative on the Board of Directors of the not-for-
profit, public benefit corporation, to be known as Friends of Cypress Cultural
Arts.
2. Direct the City Attorney to proceed with the review and assistance
in the filing process outlined herein.
3. Approve that the Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts be provided
special event program coverage under the CitylDistrict's liability program.
4. Approve that the new corporation's funds be audited by the
City IDi stri ct.
5. Provide in-kind services by the city/District.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Continuation of Consideration of Forming an Advisory Committee on
City Transportation Issues, Mayor Arnold requested this be continued to the
July 11, 1988 meeting and hearing no objection, it was so ordered.
With regard to Consideration of Additional Appropriations, Councilman Davis
felt it was important that all Councilmembers be present because one of the
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additional appropriations is litigation fees for Hollywood Park in the amount
of $180,000, which will increase and he wanted all members to be aware of this
cost.
It was moved by Councilman Davis and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve:
1) an appropriation from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund, in
the amount of $231,863, to the following accounts:
City Attorney 4179-11-105-01 $ 35,000
4211-11-105-01 180,000
E1 ect ions 4102-11-116-02 14,545
4188-11-116-02 2,318
2) an appropriation from the unreserved fund balance of the City's Internal
Service Fund, in the amount of $5,484, to the following accounts:
Telephone Maint. 4171-90-604-03 $ 2,376
4215-90-604-03 3 , 108
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Davis, Kanel, Mullen & Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Consideration of Contract Agreement With Orange County Development
Agency, the City Attorney asked that this item be continued to the meeting of
July 11, 1988 and hearing no objection, the Mayor so ordered.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Arnold adjourned the meeting at 10:37 p.m. to June 29,
1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, CA.
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