Minutes 89-02-13
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 13, 1989
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:42
p.m. on Monday, February 13, 1989, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275
Orange Avenue. Cypress, California, Mayor William Davis presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers: Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Age
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex. City Attorney Jerry
Patterson and staff members Beardsley, Hurst and Leonard.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. None were
presented.
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR CAR WASH SERVICE: The City Manager
presented the staff report dated January 31, 1989 which indicated Cypress Car
Wash has offered to renew the contract providing car wash services for the
City fleet for a one year period with no increase in price.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
authorize the renewal of the car wash service contract with Cypress Car Wash,
9971 Valley View Street, Cypress, CA for the period February 1, 1989 through
January 31, 1990 at the present rates. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold. Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE A "LETTER OF INTENT" FOR FISCAL YEAR
1989/90 POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLE PURCHASES: The City Manager introduced the
staff report dated February 1, 1989, which indicated that the Police
Department has requested the release of a "Letter of Intent" to purchase three
(3) Police black and white pursuit vehicles after July 1, 1989.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
authorize the Purchasing Officer to release a Letter of Intent to Maurice J.
Sopp Chevrolet, 5801 Pacific Blvd.. Huntington Park, CA 90255 to purchase
three (3) Police pursuit vehicles under the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department contract after July 1, 1989. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) WALK BEHIND AERATOR. REQUEST
FOR QUOTATION NO. 8889-31: The City Manager referred to the staff report
dated February 2, 1989, which indicated that four bids were received in the
Purchasing Office for a walk behind aerator.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to:
1) reject the bid received from Empire Tractor as not meeting City needs, and
2) accept the bid received from San Diego Turf, 7920 Stromesa Court. San
Diego, CA as the lowest responsible bidder meeting City needs and award a
contract to this company for one (1) walk behind aerator in the amount of
$3,972.70. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold. Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
CONSIDERATION OF RETENTION OF CONTRACT SERVICES FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE:
The City Manager presented the staff report dated January 31, 1989, which
indicated that Western Landscape has provided adequate service during the past
six months and it is recommended that the contract be renewed for an
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additional four (4) month period. ending June 28. 1989. at the same cost as
the current contract.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry that
the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors for
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, renew the contract of Western
Landscape Management, 1556 Sequoia Avenue. Placentia, CA for weekly landscape
maintenance of the Cypress Community Center from February 28. 1989 to June 28.
1989 at the present cost of $800 monthly. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYE: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Kanel. Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
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.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
approve the Consent Calendar, Items #6 through #16. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
Item #6: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
January 23, 1989
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of January 23,
1989, as submitted.
Item #7: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #8: Consideration of Resolution of Commendation for Eagle Scout Curtis
R. Huffmi re.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, commending Eagle Scout Curtis R. Huffmire.
RESOLUTION NO. 3519
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT CURTIS R. HUFFMIRE ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item ##9: Consideration of Authorization to Attend the Public Risk Management
Association (PRIMA) Government Risk Management Seminar.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of Lauren
Ferrell, Risk Management Technician, to the Government Risk Management Seminar
sponsored by the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA), scheduled for
February 27 - March 3. 1989, in Tucson, Arizona, and be reimbursed for all
actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item #10: Consideration of Employment Lists for the Positions of Dispatcher
(Inexperienced) and Police Office (Lateral and Academy Trained).
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment Lists for the
positions of Dispatcher (Inexperienced) and Police Officer (Lateral and
Academy Trained) prepared by the Personnel Office.
Item #11: Consideration of Orange County Arterial Highway Financing Program
Project Administration Agreement, City of Cypress Project No. 8803-10 (Lincoln
Avenue) .
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the AHFP Program Project
Administration Agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the
Agreement on behalf of the City; and certify as to the City's possession of
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all necessary rights-of-way for the project and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute the document to that effect.
Item #12: Consideration of Acceptance of Landscaping and Trailway Easements
Offered for Dedication by Cypress Land Company, City of Cypress Project No.
8615-90.
R:commendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
tltle as follows, accepting the offers of dedication as outlined in the
report.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3520
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ACCEPTING
DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS: THE EASEMENTS FOR LANDSCAPING AND
TRAILWAY PURPOSES AS SHOWN ON PARCEL MAPS NOS. 80-1128, 80-1160 AND 81-
1141.
Item #13: Consideration of Acceptance of Street Maintenance Slurry Seal on
Various Streets in the City of Cypress. Project No. 8868-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Street Maintenance
Slurry Seal on various streets in the City of Cypress, Project No. 8868-90, as
being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and
Specifications; 2) Approve payment to Pavement Coatings Company of the
contract price of $97,324.49; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the
Labor and Materials 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 #14: Consideration of Approval of Membership - Orange County Employment
Relations Consortium.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City's membership in the
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Orange County Employment Relations Consortium; and authorize the Assistant to
the City Manager, Nancy Leonard, to execute the Agreement for Special Services
with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson, in the amount of $1,460.
Item #15: Consideration of Claim Filed by Laurie Vandeman Manager of
Peppertree Apartments.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #16: Consideration of Resolution Consenting to a Joint Hearing on the
Amended Redevelopment Plan for the Cypress Redevelopment Plan and the Addendum
to the Environmental Impact Report.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the Planning Agency, adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the date for the
joint public hearing of the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council on the
Amended Redevelopment Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 3521
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONSENTING TO A
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH RESPECT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AMENDMENT NO. 1 AND THE ADDENDUM TO
THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREPARED IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
ORDINANCES (Second Readinq) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution, by title only, title as follows, approving C.U.P. 88-22,
with cond it ions.
RESOLUTION NO. 3522
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-22 - WITH CONDITIONS (SEVEN-UNIT APARTMENT
COMPLEX, S/W ORANGE AVENUE AND HOLDER STREET).
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution by title only. title as follows. approving Parcel Map 88-
365, with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 3523
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING PARCEL
MAP NO. 88-365 - WITH CONDITIONS (COMBINE THREE PARCELS INTO ONE, S/W
ORANGf AVENUE AND HOLDER STREET).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, granting Variance 88-11.
RESOLUTION NO. 3524
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS GRANTING A
VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
TO ALLOW AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ON THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING HOME IN THE
RS-6,OOO RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE, VARIANCE NO. 88-11 (4161 DOVER
C I RC L E ) .
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution, by title only, title as follows, denying C.U.P. 88-35.
RESOLUTION NO. 3525
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DENYING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-35 (USED CAR SALES LOT WITH RELATED AUTO
REPAIR, 5431 LINCOLN AVENUE).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET WORKSHOP: The City Manager presented the staff report
dated February 2, 1989, which outlined informational items for the mid-year
budget review. They included the consideration of the budget calendar, any
budget policy which the Council may wish to adopt and discussion of the
1989/90 Gann limit, which includes a five-year projection. Councilmember
Arnold asked that an explanation of the Gann limit be provided at the budget
workshop. After some discussion, Mayor Davis asked staff to provide previous
budget projections and actual figures for six months for the next budget.
Hearing no objection. Mayor Davis received and filed the report.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Davis called for an Executive Session at 6:14 p.m.
to discuss matters of personnel and litigation.
COUNCILMEMBER AGE ARRIVED AT 6:15 P.M.
The meeting reconvened at 7:37 p.m. with all Councilmembers present and staff
members Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst, Leonard and Lowenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Kerry
COMMUN ICAT IONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
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Mr. Ed Haubelt, 17092 Pinehurst Lane. Huntington Beach. stated he was present
to discuss light rail transit systems and presented written information to the
Councilmembers. which indicated the Orange County Transit District had
purchased a portion of the old Red Car rail line.
Ms. Alice Rogers, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress. requested a clarification on the
balloting procedure for the February 14 election and asked that the ballots be
picked up at the polling places and transported to City Hall by the Cypress
Police.
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The City Manager explained the tallying procedure and the City would attempt
to have a character generator to post the vote on the cable television
channel.
Mr. Edward Southfield. 8743 Watson Street. Cypress, spoke about rezoning
matters, the Cypress Elementary School District and the tank farm.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
Mayor Davis announced that the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild is presenting their
annual variety show at 7:30 next Friday and Saturday evening and encouraged
the citizens ,to support this event.
The City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the Council during the 5:30
session of the Agenda.
The City Attorney summarized discussions held during the Executive Session,
which were the pending litigation matter of Los Caballeros vs. Cypress. Police
Management salaries, and a discussion of Management salaries in general.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 88-32. 10 APARTMENT UNITS, INCLUDING TWO DENSITY BONUS UNITS. 5462 DELONG
STREET: The staff reported dated January 27, 1989 requested a continuation of
this hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to -
continue this item to February 27, 1989. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 88-3. AMEND SECTION 10.7 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: ALL COMMERCIAL
ZONES TO ADD SECTION (D) TO PROHIBIT EVENING OR NIGHT DELIVERIES AND SECTION
(E) TRUCK PARKING ADJACENT TO THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES: The staff report dated
January 26, 1989 indicated that the staff is withdrawing this item, will
return to Council at a later date and hearing no objection, Mayor Davis so
ordered.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 88-9. ALLOW
SIGN TO BE WITHIN 300' OF ENTRY SIGN. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET
AND CERRITOS AVENUE: Mayor Davis opened the public hearing. The Planning
Director presented the staff report dated January 26, 1989, which represented
a request to vary from Section 7.2.6.(C)(I) of the Cypress View Limited zoning
standards to permit a monument sign within 300 feet of an existing entry sign.
Mr. Richard Hales, representing Overton, Moore and Associates, 25111 Grisson
Road, Laguna Hills, stated he was responsible for the design of the sign p"'Y'4i!:i'
program at Cypress Pointe, the signs are consistent and they would have the
minimum amount for such a large area of land.
The City Attorney advised that because of the condition prohibiting free
standing signs on the Pavilion site in both public hearings, Council can take
action on this hearing now or hold it open and return to it after the public
hearing on Carl's Jr.
Mayor Davis suggested hearing this item to the point of making a decision,
open the hearing on Carl's and then return to this item.
Mr. Hales stated they were asking that the request for a monument sign be
withdrawn.
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No one wished to speak in support of or opposition to this application.
At this time, Mayor Davis deferred the decision making process on this item
until after the public hearing 00 Carl's Jr.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 88-10. ALLOW
THREE ONSITE SIGNS, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND CERRITOS AVENUE
and
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-1. CARL'S
JR. DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT. SOUTHWEST CORNER OF CERRITOS AVENUE AND VALLEY VIEW
STREET: Mayor Davis declared the public hearings open. The Planning Director
presented the staff reports dated January 3. 16 and 26. 1989. which
represented a request to vary from Section 7.2.6.(a)(4) of the Cypress View
Limited Specific Plan to allow three offsite signs. She also summarized the
staff reports dated January 3, 16 and 26, 1989 which represented a request to
construct and operate a Carl's Jr. drive-thru fast food restaurant at the
southwest corner of Cerritos Avenue and Valley View Street at Cypress Pointe.
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative
Declaration will be filed for these projects. Notices of these public
hearings were posted, published and mailed to all property owners within a 300
foot radius. She clarified the condition on all three of the requests which
related to the sign item.
Mr. James Middleton, 4822 Barkwood, Irvine, representing Carl Karcher
Enterprises, stated they agreed with the staff recommendations, expressed some
confusion on the signage and asked if it were possible to have a directional
sign on Valley View.
Councilmember Kanel stated he believed that the request for a directional sign
was reasonable and would help the traffic flow.
Mayor Davis asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mr. Guy Durwald, representing Ware and Malcolm Architects, stated that, in the
future, when there are a variety of signs involved, they will present a master
plan to the Council. He also stated that the sign program was well thought
out and consistent with the development,
No one wished to speak in opposition to the application.
In regard to Conditional Use Permit No. 89-1, Mayor Davis stated he will not
support the installation of a directional sign on Valley View for the Carl's
Jr. because he does not want to add to the proliferation. Councilmember
Arnold expressed support of Councilmember Kanel 's suggestion that a
directional sign be considered to aid in the flow of traffic. Councilmember
Kerry recommended the Council wait to determine if a directional sign is
warranted and make that decision at a later date. Mayor Davis asked that the
sign issue be separated from the restaurant issue so they could be acted upon
individually. Councilmember Kanel requested that the approval of a
directional sign be added to the recommendation. Councilmember Age asked that
if Carl's Jr. vacates the premises, then the sign will be removed and asked
that the Police Department monitor the site to determine if there is any
activity that should be brought to the Council's attention.
The City Manager recommended ttlat the Council take action on the installation
of the directional sign separately and staff will amend the conditions for all
three of the items in compliance with that action.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
closp the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and approve
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-1, Carl's Jr., subject to conditions. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to Condition #8 which relates to the next two public hearings, it
was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Age to allow a
4' 6" high by 2' wide free-standing directional, offsite sign located on
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Valley View at the south end of the parcel, which will be subject to removal
if Carl's Jr. leaves the site. The Planning Director will reword Condition H8
to reflect these changes. The motion was carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold and Kanel
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry and Davis
ABSENT: 0 COUNC ILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Variance No. 88-9, it was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded
by Councilmember Age to close the public hearing. certify the Negative p1I'~'
Declaration as prepared according to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act and approve Variance No. 88-9, subject to conditions
and sign changes requested by Council incorporated into Condition #8. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Variance No. 88-10, it was moved by Councilmember Arnold and
seconded by Councilmember Age to close the public hearing, certify the
Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act and, subject to the applicant's concurrence, amend Variance No. 88-10 to
include Sign HI located adjacent to Valley View Street. 190 feet north of the
Corporate Avenue Entry sign, indicating Chili's Restaurant and Woodfin Suites
and Sign H2 located adjacent to Cerritos Avenue, indicating Woodfin Suites and
a future business. The amended Condition #8 will also apply to this Variance.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
87-34, MODIFICATION TO PARKING. 10503 - 10581 VALLEY VIEW STREET: Mayor Davis -,
opened the public hearing. The Planning Director summarized the staff report
dated January 30, 1989, which represented a request to allow a modification to
the parking layout for the Pavilion Food and Retail Shopping Center to reduce
the square footage of restaurant use, increase retail use and reduce the
parking spaces as a result of changes in the building use. In accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative
Declaration will be filed for this project. Notices of the public hearing
were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot
radius.
Mr. Guy Durwald, Ware and Malcolm Architects for Overton, Moore and
Associates, 18002 Cowan, Irvine, explained that many parking spaces were
allocated for the food pavilion and they have determined how many spaces are
needed for the pavilion in its final form.
No one wished to speak in support of or opposition to the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and approve
Conditional Use Permit no. 87-34, subject to conditions. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None f!l!":'i~'"
ABSENT: 0 COllNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: REVISED PARCEL MAP NO. 88-301. DIVIDE ONE
PARCEL INTO SIX PARCELS, SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND CERRITOS
AVENUE: Mayor Davis declared the public hearing open. The Planning Director
presented the staff report dated January 30, 1989. which represented a request
to revise Parcel Map No. 88-301 dividing one parcel into six. In accordance
with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative
Declaration will be filed for this project. Notices of this public hearing
were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot
radius of the site. She also mentioned that Condition #10 should be deleted.
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Mr. Dave Gunderman, of Williamson Schmidt. agreed to the conditions of
approval and volunteered to answer Council's questions.
Mayor Davis asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to the
application. No one did so.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Age to close
the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and approve the
revised tentative Parcel Map No. 88-301. subject to conditions with Condition
#10 deleted. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF POLICE MANAGEMENT SALARY RESOLUTION: Mayor
Davis advised that this item would be continued with direction being given to
the City Manager to enter into further negotiations with the Police Management
personnel.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
continue this item to February 27. The motion unanimously carried by the
followi ng roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age. Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF THE REPRESENTATIVES TO THE
CYPRESS TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (C.T.A.C. ): The staff report dated
February 3, 1989 indicated that this item was continued to provide for the two
additional appointments.
Mayor Davis requested the appointment of Mr. Steve Oakley and Councilmember Kerry
recommended Mr. Bruce Seaton as her appointee to C.T.A.C.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
appoint Messrs. Oakley and Seaton to the Cypress Transportation Advisory
Committee. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Davis advised that the five members are Mr. George Boscon, Ms. Christine
Swain. Mr. Steven Oakley, Mr. John Sandefur and Mr. Bruce Seaton.
CONTINUATION Of__CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: Mayor Davis advised that there are presently
four vacancies on this Commission. It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and
seconded by Councilmember Age to approve the nomination of Leo Friedland. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the nomination of Johnnie Perkins, The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmembers Kanel to
approve the nomination of Nancy Trainer. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age. Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
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NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
approve the nomination of Alfred Prevost. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEHBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE CYPRESS CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION: Mayor Davis advised that Commissioner Joan Edwards has requested
that she be.reappointed for a second term. It was moved by Councilmember
Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to reappoint Joan Edwards to a
second term as Cultural Arts Commissioner. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold. Kanel. Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Age to
nominate Jewell Tolkin to the Cultural Arts Commission. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION TO THE CYPRESS CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION: It
was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
nominate Helen Coutant for the vacancy on the CATV Commission. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION .Q.LAPPOINTMENTS TO THE CYPRESS TRAFFIC COMMISSION: Mayor Davis
declared that there were two openings on this Commission. It was moved by
Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to nominate Harold
Lindamood. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel. Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age to
appoint Linda Keenan. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold. Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION_Of _CONSIDERATION OF REPORT ON BICYCLE LANE MARKING - WESTBOUND
BALL ROAD AT_~AlKER STREET: Councilmember Arnold had asked that this item be
brought before the Council because it is extremely difficult to make a right ~~
hand turn from Ball Road to Walker Street and asked if the bicycle lane could
be lengthened. The staff reports dated January 11 and 30, 1989 indicated that
the lanes are designed in accordance with state law and the existing bicycle
lane striping on Ball Road. westbound at Walker Street is considered to be in
substantial conformance with the law and requires no alteration to be properly
enforced.
Councilmember Kanel remarked that a number of people have received tickets for
crossing into the bicycle lane too soon.
Mayor Davis asked Councilmember Arnold if she agreed that the report should be
received and filed and hearing no objection, he so ordered.
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CONTI NUATION 91_.CONSI DERATION OF ONE -YEAR REVI EW: CITY OF CYPRESS NEWSLETTER:
The City Manager presented the staff report dated January 31, 1989, which
indicated that direction was needed from Council whether they desired the
continued publication of the Cypress City News, whether to use in-house
writers or outside vendors and whether to continue the bi-monthly publication
schedule.
Mayor Davis suggested publishing the newsletter on a quarterly basis rather
than every two months. which will give staff additional time and reduce
expenses. Councilmember Kanel stated that publication four times a year was
acceptable, the newsletter should be continued and he didn't believe outside
vendors needed to write the newsletter. He complimented the staff on the
quality of the articles. Councilmember Age expressed her support of the
newsletter, it is a good communication device and she would like to see the
City staff continue to provide articles for the newsletter. She stated that
the quarterly publication of the newsletter is acceptable. Councilmembers
Arnold and Kerry agreed with the other Councilmembers.
After further discussion, Councilmember Kanel asked that the City Attorney
provide an update of discussions of other city attorneys in Orange County on
Propos it ion 73.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Age to
approve the continuation of the Cypress City News on a quarterly basis, extend
the printing contract with McCoy Printers, Inc., 6013 Scottway, Commerce, CA
for the remainder of the calendar year and authorize an additional
appropriation of $6,500 from the unreserved fund balance of the genet-al fund
to account #4208-11-117-02, in accordance with its directions to staff
concerning the continuation of the Cypress City News.
CONSIDERATIO~_gF STATUS OF CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES: The City Manager
presented the staff report dated January 31, 1989, which indicated that the
present Code Enforcement Officer was absent due to a medical disability and
requested direction from the Council about the feasibility of hiring a
contract code enforcement officer through the end of this fiscal year for an
amount not to exceed $35,000.
The City Manager clarified that there are two issues to be considered: one is
the City's existing Satellite Dish Ordinance which is being reviewed by the
City Attorney's office and the second issue is how code violations are
currently being handled by the Planning Department.
The City Attorney explained that the City's ordinance may need to be amended
and he will be returning to the Council with the results of his research.
Councilmember Kanel asked if the City really wanted to spend $35,000 for a
temporary code enforcement officer or wait until the incumbent returns to work
f u 1 1 - time.
Mayor Davis advised that the contract person would be hired on an hourly basis
and the contract could be terminated and until a year and a half ago, the
City did not have a code enforcement officer. It is a program the City is
interested in pursuing and he would prefer not to place a part-time person in
the position. Councilmember Arnold voiced her objection to the lack of a code
enforcement officer, is reluctant to be without that person for any length of
time and we should have someone responding to complaints from the citizens.
The Planning Director stated she will meet with the Code Enforcement Officer,
determine what complaints she is able to handle and return to the Council with
added information at the next meeting.
Mayor Davis suggested continuing this item to the February 27 meeting and
hearing no objection, he so ordered.
CONSIDERATIO~_QE POLICE OFFICER STAFFING: OVERFILL OF POLICE OFFICER
POSI TIONS: The City Manager referred to the staff report dated January 31,
1989, which indicated that the Police Department is experiencing difficulty in
maintaining full staff levels and is requesting authorization to overhire by
two (2) officers to mitigate the adverse impact of the ongoing vacancy and
training factors.
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Chief Lowenberg explained that the Department is having to order overtime and
in some cases. assigning an additional four hours to the officer's shift to '
cover vacanc i es.
Responding to Councilmember Kanel, the Assistant to the City Manager explained
that the cost of these positions could vary depending upon the level of the
position filled.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
authorize the overhire of police officers by a maximum of two (2) with the ""'-
recommendation of the Police Chief and the approval of the City Manager or his
designee and utilize unencumbered personnel funds to cover the salaries of the
overfill positions. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel. Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATIO~~F APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 30631 _
30922: It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember
Arnold to approve the Warrant List for Warrant Nos. 30631 through 30922 in the
amount of $482,315.63. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold. Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Recreation andeark District Matters:
CONSIDERATIO~ QF._ REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR FIREWORKS DISPLAY AT
THE 1989 JULY~TH FIREWORKS CELEBRATION: The Recreation and Park Director
presented the staff report dated February 1, 1989, which indicated that the
Planning Committee met to activate the plans and recommendations for the July ...-
4, 1989 Fireworks Celebration. Present at the meeting were staff
representatives of Cypress, Los Alamitos. Seal Beach and Rossmore.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and second~d by Councilmember Age to
approve the City's participation in the second annual 1989 July 4th Fireworks
Celebration co-sponsored by the cities of Cypress, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach
and the Rossmore Recreation and Park District in cooperation with the Los
Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center on July 4, 1989, with the shared cost not
to exceed $4,000; and to direct staff to sent out a Request for Proposal to
provide professional fireworks display services for the joint 1989 July 4th
Fireworks Celebration. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel. Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION .PF PROPOSED FEE INCREASES FOR RECREATION CLASSES: The
Recreation and Park Director summarized the staff report dated January 31,
1989, which indicated that the Recreation and Community Services Commission
recommended City Council approval for fee increases for the Yoga and Karate
classes.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Arnold that
the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors for W:.,,"'''ilP:
the Cypress Recreation and Park District. approve the fee increase of $5.00
for each of the Yoga and Karate classes. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Arnold, Kanel, Kerry and Davis
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Davis recessed the meeting at 10:15 p.m. to act as the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 10:19 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Hatters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
WRITTEN COMMUNJCATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
The City Manager announced that for the February 14 election. Channel 52 will
show the results as soon as the precincts report. He also stated that anyone
who wants to view the processing of the ballots come to the Council Chambers
that evening.
AD..l0URNME NT: Hayor Davis adjourned the m~n)~.m~
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
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