Minutes 98-06-22CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF CYPRESS
June 22, 1998
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ABC LICENSE--Apprv app for transfer, Visions, 6072 Lincoln,//B
AHFP--AdOpt Reso informing OCTA that circulation element conforms to master plan
AMBULANCE-Award contract to Medix as service provider
1998-99 BUDGET--AdOpt Reso adopting 1998-99 budget for City of Cypress
BUILDING DEPT--Ext contracts for plan check and supp plan check svcs
1998 COMMISSION WORK PLANS--Apprv proposed plans
CUP NO. 98-8--Cont P/H on self-storage facility, 5081 Lincoln
CUP NO. 98-9--Adopt ResO establishing Educational Learning Ctr, 5305, 5307 & S309 Lincoln
CUP NO. 98-10--Adopt Reso apprv restaurant in CN-10,000 zone, 11513 KnOtt
CULTURAL ARTS COMM--Scheduled interviews for 7/13 for vacancy
ELECTION--Apprv ballot measure and adopt Resos required to hold election 11/3/98
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS--Adopt Reso esta salary ranges & benefits for Dept Heads
FINANCE DEPT--Adopt reserve policy designation of General Fund Balance
FINANCE, DEPT, COMM WARRANT LIST--Apprv Warrants No. 32371 - 32551
FINANCE DEPT, MONTHLY INVESTMENT REPORT--R/F report for May 1998
LANDSCAPE MAINT DIST 1--Adopt Reso renewing of District Cypress Corp Ctr, PW Proj 8615-90
LINCOLN AVE BRIDGE--Seismic retrofit of bridge at Coyote Creek Channel, PW Proj 9620
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS--Citizens spoke on Planning Commission, campaign finance reporting,
O.C. Register and Sanitation District, 4th Of July
POLICE DEPT--Renew agree for shared Court Liaison Svcs w/Seal Bch & Los AI
PRESENTATION--Certificate of Special Recognition to Mr. Lawrence J. Bloch
PRESENTATION--COmmunity Service Plaque to retiring Police Chief Wicker
PRESENTATION--Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Report to Finance Dir
PRESENTATION--MS. Langevin displayed official response from Pres. Clinton to library volunteers
PROCLAMATION--ProClaim July 1998 as "Recreation & Parks Month"
PROSECUTION SVCS--Apprv agreement b/t City and County of Orange
REC & PARK DIST--Adopt final 1998-99 budget for District
SENIOR CENTER--Accept handicap improvements, PW Proj 9724
SPECIAL PERMITmR/F report continuing of secondhand bus, Brethren Christian Thrift Center
STORM DRAIN--Accept LinCOln Avenue storm drain, PW ProJ 9728
ST MAINTENANCE--Award contract for improvements at Valley View & Katella, PW Proj 9601
ST MAINTENANCE--Accept pavement rehab of Walker f/Orange to Cerritos, PW proj 9714
TRAFFIC SIGNAL--Install interconnect, signal timing & accept jt agree w/La Palma, PW Proj 9318
TRAFFIC SIGNAL--PurChase control equipment for var locations, PW Proj 9821
VAR 98-4--Adopt ReSO apprv variance for emergency fire pump encl for Home Depot
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 22,1998
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:35 p.m., Monday,
June 22, 1998, in the Cypress Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Mary
Ann Jones presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
Councilmember Carroll
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and Finance and Administrative
Services Director.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Jones recessed the meeting at 5:37 p.m. to allow the Council to
enter into Closed Session to discuss the agendized item of Conference with Labor
Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6)regarding the Cypress Police Officers' and
Cypress Police Management Associations. The meeting reconvened at 7:01 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present, except Councilmember Carroll. Also present were the City
Manager, City Attorney and staff members Christoffels, DeCarlo, Kelly, Krauss, Storey and
Wylie.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Bishop Steven St. Clair of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2nd Ward.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Jones presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Mr. Lawrence J. Bloch,
Recipient of the Award of Merit from the Association for the Advancement of Cost
Engineering International, Inc.
A Community Service Plaque to Retiring Chief of Police Daryl Wicker was presented to him
by Mayor Jones. The former Chief thanked staff and the Council. Members of the Council
provided their personal remarks about the Chief.
Mayor Jones presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Presented to the City of Cypress and an Award of Financial Report Achievement to
Richard Storey, Finance and Administrative Services Director, From the Government
Finance Officers Association.
MS. Patricia Langevin, Director of Volunteers at the Cypress Library, 5102 Evergreen
Avenue, Cypress, advised the Council she had written President Clinton regarding their
volunteer group and she displayed the official reply received from the President.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP AGENDA
Mayor Jones reported that the City Council had approved an amendment to the City
Manager's employment contract.
The City Manager reported on those agendized items discussed during Closed Session on
Conference with Labor Negotiator on the Cypress Police officers and Cypress Police
Management Associations. The Council was updated on the status of those negotiations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Mr. LOUIS Giampapa, 4921 Marion Avenue, Cypress, referred to the proposed Ordinance on
Campaign Finance Reporting and expressed his agreement with the reporting of finances.
He referred to the Planning Commission item on the Agenda and suggested that there be
a survey made of the amount of money it costs other cities to have a Planning
Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan reported that the Orange County Register had pictures of Cypress
residents both in the Mother's Day and Father's Day editions of the paper.
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Councilmember Piercy reported on the Orange County Sanitation District's dedication of
their new maintenance building. She also reported on the Orange County Regional
Airport Authority meeting held two weeks ago on the estimated cost of the alternate use
planned.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT VALLEY VIEW STREET AND
KATELLA AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9601: The City Manager asked the Public
Works Director to present the staff report which Indicated that eight bids were received
for the intersection improvements at Valley View Street and Katella Avenue. Funding for
this project is being provided by a combination of Measure M grants and Traffic Impact
Fees.
It was moved bv Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to:
1. Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9601 to be B A
Construction, 2131 W. Valley PI., Anaheim, CA 92804.
Award a contract for Intersection Improvements at Valley View Street and Katella
Avenue, in the amount of $478,041.74 (bid amount of $434,583.40 plus ten percent
contingency) to B A Construction.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SEISMIC RETROFIT OF LINCOLN AVENUE BRIDGE AT COYOTE CREEK
CHANNEL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9620: The Public Works Director reviewed the staff
report which recommended an award of contract for seismic retrofit work of the Lincoln
Avenue bridge at Coyote Creek Channel from the six bids received. The proposed project
will consist of installing cable restrainers and disc springs under the bridge decks to
seismically retrofit the bridge.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to:
1. Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9620 to be 4-CON
ENGINEERING, INC., P.O. Box 1026, Azusa, CA 91702.
Award a contract, contingent upon Cal Trans approval, for Seismic retrofit work of
Lincoln Avenue Bridge at Coyote Creek Channel, in the amount of $193,133.60 (bid
amount of $175,576.00 plus ten percent contingency) to 4-CON ENGINEERING INC.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
None
Carroll
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT, AWARD OF
CONTRACT FOR PREPARATION OF SIGNAL TIMING, AND ACCEPTANCE OF A JOINT AGENCY
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LA PALMA FOR THE MOODY STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAl
INTERCONNECT, FROM CERRITOS AVENUE TO ORANGETHORPE AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 9318: At the request of the City Manager, the Public Works Director summarized the
staff report which indicated that ten bids were received for the installation of a traffic
signal interconnect system, the award of a contract for the preparation of signal timing,
and the acceptance of a joint agency agreement with the City of La Palma for the Moody
Street Traffic Signal Interconnect from Cerritos Avenue to orangethorpe AVellUe.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to:
1. Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9318 to be
Computer Service Company, 4570 E. Eisenhower Circle, Anaheim, CA 92807;
Award a contract for the installation of the Moody Street traffic signal interconnect
system in the amount of $124,329.37 (award amount of $113,026.70 plus ten percent
contingency) to Computer Service company;
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Award a contract for the preparation of signal timing plans for the Moody Street
traffic signal interconnect system, to Hartzog & Crabill, Inc., 275 Centennial Way, Suite
208, Tustin, CA 92780, in an amount not to exceed $17,075.00; and
4. Accept the joint agency agreement with the City of La Palma for the Moody Street
traffic signal interconnect system.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT FOR
VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9821: The Public Works Director reviewed
the staff report recommending the award of contract for the purchase of traffic signal
control equipment for various locations and projects throughout the City.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Mayor Jones to:
I. Award a contract for the purchase of traffic signal control equipment for the various
locations, Public Works Project No. 9821, to Econolite Control Products, Inc., 3360 East
La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, California 92806, in the amount of $154,391.48.
Find, in light of the circumstances applicable to this contract, that it is in the best
interest of the City to do away with formal bidding, as allowed under the Cypress City
Code (Section 21A-17).
The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
None
Carroll
AUTHORIZATION FOR EXTENSION OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING PLAN CHECK AND
SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN CHECK SERVICES: The City Manager asked the Community
Development Director to summarize the staff report. She, in turn, introduced the
Building Official Bob Decker, who made the presentation. The City currently contracts
plan check services with two competing plan check consulting firms in an effort to
sustain a competitive rate. The contracts with these firms are typically for a one year
period, beginning and ending with the fiscal year budget cycle. To allow time for
completion of the Development Processing Study, as well as to allow the Building Office
time to analyze existing services, staff is requesting that the City Council approve the two
existing contracts for a period of time not to exceed one year.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
extend the contract for professional building plan check services with Melad and
Associates, 8907 Warner Avenue, Suite 161, Huntington Beach, California 92647 and Willdan
and Associates, 12900 Crossroad Parkway South, Suite 200, Industry, California 91746, for a
period not to exceed on year at the existing rate of compensation. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY: The City Manager asked the
Assistant to the City Manager to present the staff report, which provided information on
the proposed citizen satisfaction survey, sought City Council approval to award the
contract for this project and requested appropriation authority to use funding from the
Unreserved E~alance of the General Fund. seven proposals were received in response to
the request for proposals (RFP) and each proposal has been analyzed for completeness
based on the requirements and scope of work described in the RFP.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to
award the citizen satisfaction survey contract to Godbe Research & Analysis, 225 South
Cabrillo Hwy., Suite 200, Bldg. B, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019-1738 and authorize staff to
appropriate $29,468 from the Unreserved Balance of the General Fund to Account
Number 4187-11-117-02 for this project. The motion unanimously carried with the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: The City
Manager asked the Assistant to the City Manager to review the staff report and he noted
that Battalion Chief Ron Blaul from the OC Fire Authority was present to answer any
questions from the Council. The Assistant to the City Manager advised that the report
presented a review of the proposal evaluation criteria and rating process, requested the
approval of a service provider and directed staff to finalize and execute the agreement
for the provision of emergency medical transportation and related services that were
previously approved by the City Council. The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is
responsible for the provision of fire suppression and paramedic services in Cypress. In
accordance with the Orange County Ambulance Ordinance #3517, the Fire Chief conducts
the competitive process for ambulance service providers for the City and administers
these contracts on the City's behalf.
Responding to Councilmember Keenan's query on the Council's ability to select a vendor
other than those recommended by the OCFA, the City Manager replied that the Council
does have flexibility in the matter. He said all of the proposals met the standards, there is
very little variation in the cost and the Council is not precluded from choosing a proposal
other than the one recommended.
Chief Blaul advised that State law prescribes the manner in which ambulance services will
be contracted.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
select Medix as the ambulance service provider and authorize staff to finalize and execute
the agreement for emergency medical transportation and related service. The motion
unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Pieroy and Jones
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
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.
Councilmember Keenan asked that the City Council Minutes of June 8, 1998 be removed.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
approve the consent Calendar Items No. 8 through 22, with the exception of Item No. 8.
Item NO. 9: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 10: Approval Of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
Alan & Carol Ann Ezell, D.B.A. Visions, 6072 Lincoln Avenue, #B, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 11: Proclaiming July 1998 as "Parks and Recreation Month."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim July 1998, as
"Recreation and Parks Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 12: Approval of Design Review committee Permit No. 98-11, Second-Story
Residential Building Addition, 11468 Madeira Street, and Design Review Committee Permit
No. 98-15, OfficeMax Monument Sign, 5895 Katella Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as
follow, approving Design Review Committee Permits No. 98-11 and 98-15 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4966
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 98-11 -WITH CONDITIONS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4967
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 98-15.
Item No. 13: Acceptance of the Pavement Rehabilitation of Walker Street From Orange
Avenue to Cerritos Avenue, Public Works Project No. 9714.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Pavement Rehabilitation of
Walker Street from Orange Avenue to Cerritos Avenue, Public Works Project No. 9714, as
being satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications;
2) Approve the final retention payment of $12,822.00 to All American Asphalt, P.O. Box
2229, Corona, CA 91718, 35 days after the Notice of Completion is filed, if no claims or
objections have been filed, upon the Director of Public Works' concurrence; and 3)
Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond and the Faithful
Performance Bond, upon expiration of the required lien period, if no claims or objections
have been filed, upon the concurrence of the Director of Public Works.
Item No. 14: Renewal of Agreement for Shared Court Liaison Services Between the Cities
of Cypress, seal Beach and Los Alamitos.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute renewal
of the contract agreement with the cities of Seal BeaCh and LOS Alamitos for Cypress to
provide law enforcement court liaison services to those municipalities on a contractual
basis.
Item No. 15: Annual Requalification of Participating Cities in the County of Orange Arterial
Highway Financing Program (AHFP).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, informing the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) that the
Circulation Element of the Cypress General Plan conforms to the County Master Plan of
Arterial Highways (MPAH).
RESOLUTION NO. 4968
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CONCERNING THE STATUS
OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item NO. 16: Two-Year Review of a Special Permit for a Secondhand Business, Greater
Long Beach Christian Schools, Inc., D.B.A. Brethren Christian Thrift Center, 4955 Lincoln
Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report allowing for the
continuation of this Special Permit, subject to the original conditions of approval,
including City Council review in another two years.
Item NO. 17: AdOption of Reserve Policy-Designation of General Fund Balance.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Administrative Policy titled,
"Unreserved FUnd Balance - Designation."
Item NO. 18: Acceptance of Lincoln Avenue Storm Drain, Public Works Project No. 9728:
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the project for Lincoln Avenue Storm
Drain, Public Works Project No. 9728, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance
with the project specifications; 2) Approve Contract Change Order Nos. I through 4, in the
amount of $52,084.31; 3) Approve the final retention payment of $24,128.27 to Excel
Paving Company, 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806, 35 days after the Notice of
Completion is filed, if no claims or objections have been filed, and upon the Director of
Public Works' concurrence; and 4) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and
Materials Bond and the Faithful Performance Bond, upon expiration of the required lien
period, if no claims or objections have been filed, upon the concurrence of the Director
of Public Works.
Item No. 19: Adoption of Resolution Establishing Salary and Benefits for Department
Head Positions.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, establishing salary ranges and benefits for department head positions, effective
June 26, 1998.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4969
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS EX-
OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT, A
SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 4825 AND
ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR DEPARTMENT HEAD POSITIONS.
Item No. 20: Review of Monthly Investment Program for the Month Of May 1998.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 21: Approval of Agreement Between the City and the County of Orange for
Prosecution Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement with the County of
Orange for prosecution services, terminating on June 30, 2003, and authorize the Mayor
to sign and the City Clerk to attest the subject agreement.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item NO. 22: Acceptance of Handicap Site Improvements at the Senior Center, Public
Works Project NO. 9724.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Accept the project for Handicap
Site Improvements at the Senior Center, Public Works Project No. 9724, as being
satisfactorily completed in conformance with the project specifications; 2) Approve the
final retention payment of $2,738.60 to Impact DeVCO, 309 Bridge Street, San Gabriel, CA
91775, 35 days after the Notice Of Completion is filed, if no claims or objections have been
filed, and upon the Director of Public Works' concurrence; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk
to release the Labor and Materials Bond and Faithful Performance Bond, upon expiration
of the required lien period, if no claims or objections have been filed, upon the
concurrence of the Director of Public Works.
Regarding the Minutes of June 8, 1998, Councilmember Keenan moved and Mayor Jones
seconded, approval of those minutes including the correction on page 8, after the fifth
paragraph, the inclusion of the roll call vote, which was inadvertently omitted. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercv and Jones
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-8, CONSTRUCTION OF
A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY, 5081 LINCOLN AVENUE: The public hearing was reopened by
Mayor Jones. The Community Development Director noted a communication that had
been received on this item from Alan and Margie Armstrong and she read the letter for
the record which said they felt that the proposed facility will be beneficial to Cypress
residents, the City's tax revenue and they strongly urged the City Council to expand the
FAR for the proposal and approve the conditional use permit. The application
represented a request bV Mr. Tom Kearney of the Caster Group to construct a 90,055
square foot self-storage facility on the property located at 508i Lincoln Avenue. The
development consisted of three two-story buildings located around the perimeter of the
site and one (1) three-story building located at the center of the site. The project will
consist of a total of approximately 760 storage units ranging in size from 25 square feet
to 3O0 square feet. The proposed floor area ratio (FAR) of the development is 1.3:1, which
exceeds the 0.5:1 FAR allowed by the Cypress General Plan for properties in the General
Neighborhood designation. Therefore, staff has determined that the project, as
proposed is not consistent with either the Cypress General Plan or the associated Cypress
oeneral Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). In accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study Checklist was
prepared for this project. AS a result of that review, it was determined that the project is
not consistent with the General Plan land use intensity limits. Should the City Council
determine that this use is compatible with the vision and types of land uses desired for
the Lincoln Avenue Corridor, staff recommended that the City Council deny this
application without prejudice and instruct staff to work with the applicant and
concurrently process a General Plan Amendment, as an interim measure, until the Lincoln
Avenue Specific Plan is adopted, which will provide for up to a 1.0:1 FAR for low traffic
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generating uses and above a 1.0:1 FAR for uses that the City chooses to offer financial
incentive. Notices of this public hearing were posted, published and mailed to the
owners of all properties located within 300 feet of the subject parcel. Staff had not
received any communication regarding the proposed project except the one received
this evening.
The City Attorney advised that staff disagreed with the applicant's reading of the General
Plan. The document must be read as a whole as outlined in the analysis provided to the
Council.
There was a question and answer session on the size and height of the proposed
buildings, floor area ratio, incentives, low traffic generators, noticing, zoning, and
building setback.
Councilmember Bowman announced that he would abstain on this item.
Mr. Brian Caster, Caster Family Enterprises, 4607 Mission Gorge Place, San Diego, presented
pictures of projects just completed. He addressed the FAR issue and felt that their
proposed project was very close to staff's recommendations. He stated that the project
was not economically feasible at any level below a 1.3:1 FAR. The current land use makes
no contribution to the neighborhood. They have had meetings with some of the
neighbors to explain the project and answer questions. He felt that the difference
between 1.0:1 FAR to a 1.3:1 FAR is very insignificant and urged the City Council to
approve the project as proposed.
Mr. Tom Kearney, Construction Manager for the Caster Group, explained the site line and
height of the proposed buildings.
Mayor Jones expressed her concern about the height of the buildings and the view of the
neighbors to the north who would be looking south. She then asked if anyone wished to
speak in support of the application.
Mr. Chuck Hansen, 4620 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, asked staff to address the floor area
ratio at the next Lincoln Avenue Business Association meeting, especially if it is going to
affect the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan. He would support the proposed project and he
hoped it would be the last mini-storage on Lincoln.
Mr Tim Jones, neighbor directly adjacent to the property on the east side, said he would
support the project because it is an attractive building and a positive occurrence for
Lincoln Avenue. This property has been on the market for a long time.
Mayor Jones asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application. No one
spoke.
Mr. Caster said he was impressed with the City of Cypress and they hoped to be able to
have their business here. He mentioned that the City Council has latitude on what can be
done on properties within a Redevelopment area.
The Community Development Director answered questions from Council on the 1.0:1
floor area ratio for low traffic generating uses.
The City Attorney advised that if the FAR exceeds .5, there would have to be a General
Plan amendment because the necessary finding cannot be made to issue the permit that
the proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and the Council is required by law to
make that finding. The concern is that the higher the FAR goes above 1.0, the less likely it
is that the environmental analysis can be taken through a negative declaration. There
may need to be a mitigated negative Declaration or more extensive environmental
analysis.
Mayor Jones expressed concern about the neighbors on the north and the raisirlg of the
FAR above 1,0:1 for this location.
Responding to Mayor Jones' question on the time required to prepare a General Plan
amendment, the City Attorney replied that the amendment and the environmental
checklist could be completed by the second meeting in July.
Mayor Jones asked that some additional articulation of the buildings be discussed with
the developer.
Councilmember Keenan said that the use is appropriate for this particular site and
suggested denying without prejudice, instruct staff to work with the applicant and
proceed with the General Plan amendment, if acceptable to the developer.
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After additional discussion, the Community Development Director recommended
changing the wording to reflect that an application must be made when planning a
project above the 1.0:1 FAR with approval to be received from the CiD/Council first.
The City Attorney expressed concern about the issue that the applicant has said the
project will not work unless it is 1..~:1 FAR. The Council is directing staff to develop a
General Plan amendment that would go as high as 1.0:1 FAR. The Community
Development Director stated that if the applicant dropped the request to 1.0:1, there
would be modifications and she would renorice this as a new project.
The applicant, Mr. Caster, argued that a conditional use permit was a site specific permit,
and doesn't involve consideration of the surrounding area.
The City Manager said the issue was not a conditional use permit, it is a General Plan
Amendment and Council cannot consider the permit until the Council considers the
General Plan amendment.
The City Attorney clarified that a conditional use permit is site specific, given the fact that
all cities must have a General Plan which meets certain State mandated requirements. A
finding has to be made that the conditional use permit is consistent with the General
plan. If it is not, then either change the project to make it conform or amend the General
Plan to make the project consistent with it. Amending the General Plan is not a site
specific process, it is a broader communiD/process.
Mr. Caster requested the Council to continue this item to the CiD/Council meeting of July
27 to enable the staff to complete the process. He will meet with the properD/owners
and if there is not a resolution he will advise staff Immediately.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to
continue this item to the Council meeting of July 27, 1998, direct staff to prepare a
General Plan amendment and accompanying environmental analysis, which would
authorize the creation of FARS Of 1.0:1 for certain specified low traffic uses and return to
Council on July 27. The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy and Jones
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
RECESS: Mayor Jones recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present, except Councilmember Carroll.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-9, ESTABLISH AN EDUCATIONAL
LEARNING CENTER, LOCATED AT 5305, $307 AND 5309 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Jones opened
the public hearing. The City Manager asked the Community Development Director to
present the staff report and she noted a correction in Condition NO. 12 which should
read, "may be installed." She then presented the report which represented a request to
establish a 4,000 square foot educational learning center located at 5305, 5307 and 5309
Lincoln Avenue. The subject properties are located within an existing commercial center
and are currently vacant. Staff has determined that the use marginally satisfies several of
the goals of the LinColn Avenue Redevelopment Plan and the intent of the Lincoln
Avenue Combining Zoning of the property in the proposed use maintains an existing use
instead of revitalizing the site to the highest and best use of the property and it will not
add significantly to the economic Dase of the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Project
Area. However, the configuration of the property with the parking area located at the
rear of the properD/lends itself best to office and similar type service uses, the proposed
learning center is appropriate for the site. In accordance with the requirements of the
California Environmental QualiD/Act (CEQA), this project has been determined to be
Categorically Exempt, Class 1, Section 15501. Notices of this public hearing were posted,
published and mailed to the owners of all properties located within 300 feet of the
subject parcel. TO date, staff has not received any communication regarding the
proposed project.
Mayor Jones expressed concern about the possibility of this center becoming a day care
facility.
Ms. Joanne Yang, representing Excelsior Educational Learning Center, described the
service which will be a one-on-one tutoring service. They are planning to enhance the
appearance of the property. She presented a document with the signatures of
surrounding property owners who supported the proposed center. Traffic and noise will
not be a problem and she asked for approval of the project. She then answered
questions from the Councilmembers.
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Mayor Jones asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Ms. Rose Wang, representing the property owner, expressed their support of the
educational learning center for a variety of reasons.
Dr. HO, a neighboring business owner, said that the emphasis of this center was on
education and this type of institution will always help the city's image.
Ms. Jeanette Shapiro, resident of Cypress and business owner on Lincoln Avenue,
remarked that the property owner is attempting to bring to the City of Cypress an
enhancement to the culture of Cypress and it would be to the City's advantage to
encourage this school.
Jennifer, a tutor for more than ten years, commented that they have been looking for a
site for some time. They do not accept day care students.
No one wished to speak in opposition to the project and Mayor Jones closed the public
hearing.
Councilmember Bowman commented that he felt this would be an appropriate use of
the property.
Councilmember Piercy said that a center for extra learning and tutoring is always
welcome.
Councilmember Keenan mentioned that the parking behind the building is not totally
amenable to retail uses, however, the learning center would be an appropriate use and
he moved to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 98-9, subject to conditions. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Bowman.
Mayor Jones asked the applicant about summer hours of operation and the applicant
asked about the maximum number of students allowed dictated by available parking and
mentioned other hours of operation for computer training in the morning. The
Community Development Director said the project was not analyzed for these
possibilities.
Mayor Jones asked the applicant if they desired a continuance to resolve the additional
issues. The applicant replied since they are on the verge of opening the business, the
hours of operation as stated in the conditions of approval would suffice.
The Mayor cautioned if the business grows beyond the number of students conditioned,
it may be required to move.
The City Attorney advised that the permit could be granted and, if hours of operation
needed to be expanded, the applicants could return later and apply for an amendment.
staff would then determine if an amendment would be appropriate.
RESOLUTION NO. 4970
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-9 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 98-4, EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP ENCLOSURE FOR THE HOMF
DEPOT SITE, 5800 LINCOLN AVI~NUE: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Jones. The
Community Development Director summarized the staff report which represented an
request to allow an existing 352 square foot emergency fire pump enclosure 1:o be
located closer than ten feet to the rear property line of the Home Depot Property,
located at 5800 LinColn Avenue. The pump enclosure is required to meet water pressure
requirements of the Orange County Fire Authority for the building's fire sprinkler system.
staff felt that the required findings to approve this variance can be made. In accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the subject pump enclosure is
considered categorically exempt, Class 3, if the variance is granted. Notices of this public
hearing were posted, published and mailed to the owners of all properties located within
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300 feet of the subject parcel. To date, staff has not received any communication
regarding the proposed project.
Mr. Scott Fave, Casco Corporation, architects and engineers for Home Depot, said that
they are nearing the completion date of July 2. In response to questions from Council, he
clarified that the pump will be for emergency operations only and will not be required
for the restaurant pad.
NO one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the application and Mayor Jones
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Variance No. 98-4, subject to
conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4971
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, SECTION
10.2.A.7 TO ALLOW AN EMERGENCY FIRE PUMP ENCLOSURE TO BE LOCATED CLOSER
THAN TEN FEET (10') TO THE REAR PROPERTY LINE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5800
LINCOLN AVENUE - VARIANCE NO. 98-4.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
None
Carroll
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-10, RESTAURANT IN COMMERCIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE, 11513 KNOTT AVENUE: Mayor Jones declared the public hearing
open. The City Manager asked the Community Development Director to present the staff
report, which described a request to establish a barbecue food restaurant in an existing
1,000 square foot lease space. The subject space is located at 11513 Knott Avenue in the
CN-10,000 Community Neighborhood Zone. Restaurants located in the CN-10,000 Zone are
subject to approval of a conditional use permit. The proposed restaurant use meets the
development standards as set forth in the Cypress Zoning Ordinance, including onsite
parking spaces. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), this project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt, Class l(a).
Based on the analysis of the proposed use and its compatibility with surrounding uses,
staff is recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 98-10, as conditioned.
Notices of this public hearing were posted, published and mailed to the owners of all
properties located within 300 feet of the subject parcel. TO date, staff has not received
any communication regarding the proposed project.
MS. Janeil Sennette, 4356 S. Clark Avenue, Long Beach, stated that she and her husband
plan to open a barbecue restaurant in cypress.
Mayor Jones asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
application. No one Spoke and Mayor Jones closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No.
98-10, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 98-10- WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
None
Carroll
PUBLIC HEARING RE: RENEWAL OF CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCF
DISTRICT NO. I FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615-90: The Mayor
opened the public hearing. The Public Works Director presented the staff report which
described the establishment of the Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 to provide for ongoing maintenance of the Stanton Channel. The Channel
acts as a buffer between the businesses and residences to the south. The City performs
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the landscape maintenance and assesses the individual business property owners.
Affidavits of posting and publication of these notices are on file in the office of the City
Clerk. All property owners within the District were mailed the Resolution of Intention to
order the renewal of said District.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the proposed resolution. Mayor
Jones closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, ordering the renewal of Cypress
Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 1998-99, pursuant
to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and authorize the Mayor to sign the Special
Assessments Certification statement.
RESOLUTION NO. 4973
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING
THE RENEWAL OF THE CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1998-99, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF
1972, AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT THEREOF.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF FINAL 1998-99 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION &
PARK DISTRICT: Mayor Jones opened the public hearing. The City Manager requested the
Finance and Administrative Services Director to summarize the staff report, which
described the proposed budget presented for City Council adoption. The total budget is
$3,264,206, which is $919,445 or 21.9% lower than the 1997-98 adopted budget. Capital
Projects are $874,536 lower due to less Park Development Fees because of lower activitv
in housing development.
Councilmember Keenan asked what the level of property tax would be for the next Fiscal
Year. The Finance and Administrative Services Director responded that the projection Is
an increase of 2.5% to 4% because of pass through money that the District will not be
receiving.
Mayor Jones asked if anyone wished to speak on the proposed Cypress Recreation and
Park District budget for 1998-99. NO one spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan that
the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District adopt the 1998-99 District budget as proposed. The motion
unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
NEW BUSINESS
ADOPTION OF THE 1998-99 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The Director of Finance and
Administrative Services reviewed the proposed 1998-99 budget, which represented a
balanced spending plan for the delivery of services and programs to the Cypress
residents and businesses. The Fiscal Year 1998-99 Budget included the funding of specific
work plan goals and objectives established by the City Council. Some of the objectives
included funding for the General Plan update, the completion of Lincoln Avenue Specific
Plan and an organizational audit of the Police Department. The total proposed budget is
$461,893 lower than the 1997-98 adopted budget and the total project revenues
presented for adoption are S636,356 higher than the 1997-98 Adopted Revenue Budget.
The City Manager mentioned that one of the major program changes in the budget is
contract jail operations. The purpose of the change was to provide seven day a week, 24
hours a day coverage of the jail which cannot be accomplished with present staffing
levels.
Councilmember Keenan asked that discussion on the contract jail service be delayed
because his understanding was that the present arrangement would continue on a trial
period. He suggested this item be removed and given consideration by the full Council.
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It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Mayor Jones to adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the annual budget for the Fiscal Year
commencing July I, 1998, with the removal of the contract jail service Item.
Councilmember Keenan commended staff on the revised budget format.
RESOLUTION NO. 4974
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, COMMENCING JULY 1, 1998 AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS
OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND
ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
None
Carroll
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPONSORED BALLOT MEASURE AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS
REQUIRED TO HOLD THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 3, 1998: The City
Attorney provided the Council with a brief history of the process that has led to the
proposed ballot measure and charter amendment. He explained and analyzed the
proposed ballot measure requesting a Charter amendment, which would formally
incorporate into the City Charter, Government Code Paragraphs 65100 through 65105. He
clarified that Section I of the ballot measure included the actual charter amendment.
The remaining sections would be part of the ballot measure but would not be formally
incorporated into the Charter.
Councilmembers asked questions for clarification of the proposed measure which were
responded to by the City Attorney and City Manager. Councilmember Bowman referred
to Section 907 and suggested that the words, "in its sole discretion" be removed from
that paragraph.
After additional questions and responses on direct costs and Section 3, Councilmember
Bowman asked if the entire discussion on this proposed Charter Amendment would be
transcribed and part of the record so it will be known what was discussed and advised.
The City Attorney replied that the rule of law is that on a voter-sponsored initiative, the
legislative history which can be used by a court to interpret the intent of the electorate
consists of the measure, the impartial analysis prepared by the City Attorney and the
arguments pro and con. The dialog held this evening will not be a part of the legislative
history.
At the request of Mayor Jones, the City Attorney explained the proposed Resolutions
calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election and requesting
the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a General Municipal
Election of a Charter Amendment and for certain officers. They also authorized the
preparation of ballot arguments both for and against and to direct the City Attorney to
prepare an impartial analysis. He cautioned that the Resolutions may have to be changed
if the voter initiative is determined to qualify for placement on the ballot.
There was some discussion on the proposed Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan in relation to
the Planning Commission. Mayor Jones commented that with all the other specific plans
in the City, she did not want to make an exception for Lincoln Avenue so the City Council
would consider the conditional use permits, variances, etc. in that specific plan area
rather than delegation to a Planning Commission, should the charter amendment pass.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by councilmember Jones to
approve the submittal of the proposed Council sponsored Charter Amendment related to
delegating planning powers and functions, deleting the words, "in its sole discretion" in
SECTION 907, consolidating the first two paragraphs at the top of page 3 and changing the
comparative reference to the Recreation and Parks Commission, and to adopt the
Resolutions by title, titles as follow: 1) Calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal
Election to be held On November :~, 1998; 2) Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Orange to Consolidate the November 3, 1998 General Municipal Election with
the Statewide General Election to be held on the same day; and 3) Setting Priorities for
Filing Written Arguments Regarding the City Measure and Directing the City Attorney to
Prepare an Impartial Analysis.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4975
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 3, 1998, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER AND FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS A
CHARTER AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE POWERS, PREROGATIVES, AND FUNCTIONS OF A
PLANNING AGENCY.
RESOLUTION NO. 4976
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 3, 1998, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF
THE ELECTIONS CODE.
RESOLUTION NO. 4977
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING A CITY MEASURE AND
DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS.
Councilmember Bowman commented that the proposed Charter Amendment has
answered all the concerns he had with the language so the public retains the right to
vote on a Planning Commission some time in the future and he will vote in favor of the
motion. Councilmember Piercy said she still has concerns with the proposed amendment
incorporating certain Government Code sections and she had opted for more specific
language. She is still not in favor of the proposal and would not vote In favor of the
motion. The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan and Jones
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
APPROVAL OF COMMISSION WORK PLANS FOR 1998/99: The Assistant to the City Manager
presented the staff report which provided five proposed Commission work plans for
Council review and consideration. To accomplish the goal for Increasing the connection
between the Council and the Commissions during the last fiscal year, proposed projects
included conducting joint meetings with each Commission, development of an annual
calendar, an annual recognition event and review of annual work plans developed by the
Commissions.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
approve the proposed Commission work plans for Fiscal Year 1998/99. Councilmembers
Keenan referred to the Cable TV & Technology Commission's proposed participation in
development of a strategy and technical standards for consideration during cable
franchise negotiations. He emphasized that the Commission would be participating as
advisors only. Councilmember Piercy mentioned the Traffic Commission's review of
camera photo enforcement for red light running and asked where It would be used
within the City. The responses were at the intersections of Orange and Valley View and
Katella and Valley View. Councilmember Keenan stated that the Traffic Commission is
looking at this equipment. The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
SCHEDULING OF INTERVIEW SESSION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE CYPRESS CULTURAL ARTS
COMMISSION: The City Manager presented the staff report which advised that staff had
advertised for the vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission due to the resignation of Ed
Kennedy. Three applications have been received and the Council is requested to schedule
a date and time to conduct interviews.
Councilmember Keenan suggested that the interviews be held prior to the Council
meeting on July 13, starting at S:10 p.m. in the Executive Conference Room and hearing
no objection, Mayor Jones so ordered.
APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 32371 - 32551: It was moved
by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to approve the
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Commercial Warrant LiSt for Warrants No. 32371 through 32551 in the amount of
$991,643.31. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Jones
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council Acting as the Ex-Officio
Government Board of Directors. None were presented.
RECESS: Mayor Jones recessed the meeting at 11:11 p.m. to enable the Council to act as
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 11:15 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present except Councilmember Carroll.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters NOt on the Agenda.
Councilmember Keenan commented on the renewal of the joint court liaison services in
cooperation with LOS Alamitos and Seal Beach. He invited all citizens to participate in the
4th of July celebration at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, beginning at 6 p.m.
Mayor Jones thanked the Orange County Register for the article on her Outreach program
which was held at Ralph's on Saturday and the citizens for their attendance.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Jones adjourned the meeting at 11:16 p.m. to MOnday, July 13,
1998, at 5:10 p.m. in the Executive Conference ROOm.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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