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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
NOVEMBER 13, 1989
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:06
p. m. in the City Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypcess by Mayor Arnold.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Jerry
Patterson and staff members Eynon and Hurst.
CONSIDERATION OF WORKSHOP SESSION ON REDEVELOPMENT: Mr. Brice Russell,
President of GRC Redevelopment Consultants, Inc., reviewed the redevelopment
processes with the Council in terms of both Lincoln Avenue and the Los
Alamitos race track areas as well as the general redevelopment process. He
discussed blight, agency formation procedures and the committees and the use
of redevelopment in terms of tax increment financing and other related items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 P. M. Agenda. None were
presented.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ROOT CONTROL BARRIERS -
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION #8990-10: The City Manager referred to the staff report
dated November 2, 1989 and advised that this item had been continued from the
previous meeting to allow the Public Works Department staff time to respond to
questions regarding the size of the root barrier material required.
it was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
accept the bid received from Carson Supply Co., Inc., 4872 Lincoln Ave.,
Cypress, California 90630, as the lowest responsible bidder and award a
contract for the purchase of 120 rolls of 16-inch root control barriers to
this company in the amount of $4,893.38, including sales tax. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF MEDIANS ON
LINCOLN AVENUE FROM COYOTE CREEK CHANNEL TO DENNI STREET AND FROM MOODY STREET
TO LOS ALTOS DRIVE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 8814: The City Manager presented
the staff report dated November 2, 1989, which indicated five bids were
received for the subject project and stated that because of the amount of the
bid, along with other considerations, staff is recommending the rejection of
all bids.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
reject all bids for Public Works Project No. 8814 and authorize return of the
bidders' bonds to all firms which submitted proposals. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
_ CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR ON-CALL ELECTRICIAN SERVICES, PUBLIC WORKS FILE
NO. 8946: The Public Works Director presented the staff report dated November
1, 1989, which indicated that two items: "1) This contract and these rates
will be in effect for two years, and 2) All materials which the contractor
. will be supplying, as part of this contract, shall be paid for at a rate of
twenty-five (25) percent above the wholesale price." were omitted from the
contract awarded to Anderson and Howard Electric, Inc., by the City Council at
the meeting of October 9, 1989.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the additional terms of the subject contract. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age,- Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL PLAY EQUIPMENT IN
VARIOUS PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT N0. 8963: The Public Works Director
presented the staff report dated November 1, 1989, which indicated four bids
were received to supply and install play equipment in various parks.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Bowman that
the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing board of directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Pack District: 1) Find that it is in the best interest
of the City to waive the specified requirement that technical specifications
must be submitted in advance of the bid opening; 2) Determine the lowest
responsible bidder for Public Works Construction Project No. 8963 to be Hanson
Associates; and 3) Award the contract to supply and install play equipment in
various parks to Hanson Associates, 1938 E. Pomona Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
in the amount of $37,378.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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 Age to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 16. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item 5: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meetings of October 25, 1989 and October 30, 1989.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of October 25, 1989
and October 30, 1989, as submitted.
Item 6: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item 7: Continuation of Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map No.
12385, DeLong Street, Southwest Corner at Walker.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 12385 and
accept the bond for public improvements in the amount of $8,200.00, which is
not less than 50$ nor more than 100$ of the total improvements and authorize
the City Clerk to sign the Record Map.
Item 8: Consideration of Claim Filed by the Southern California Edison
Company.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and
refer it to the City's Claims Administrator, Carl Warren ~ Co., for
appropriate disposition.
' Item 9: Consideration of Proclaiming November 19-26, 1989, as "Bible Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim November
19-26, 1989, as "Bible Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item 10: Consideration of Proclaiming December 10-16, 1989, as "Drunk and
Drugged Driving Awareness Week" and December 1, 1989 - January 1, 1990, as
"Project Red Ribbon."
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December
10-16, 1989, as "Drunk and Drugged Driving. Awareness Week" and December 1,
1989 - January 1, 1990, as "Project Red Ribbon" period.
item il: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage
License Filed by Yanyong & Suruchanee Chursuvan, D.B.A. King ~ i Thai
Restaurant, 4453 Cerritos Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 12: Continuation of Consideration of Release of Reserved Cable Channel
as Per Franchise Agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter to the City
Council meeting of December 11, 1989.
Item 13: Consideration of Employment Lists for the Positions of Police
Office (Academy Trained), Police Captain (Promotional), and Police Lieutenant
(Promotional).
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment Lists for the
positions of Police Office (Academy Trained), Police Captain (Promotional),
and Police Lieutenant (Promotional) as submitted.
Item 14: Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 1 - Construction of
Chain Link Fence on the North Side of Stanton Channel, City of Cypress Project
No. 8901-90.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item 15: Consideration of Preliminary City Engineer's Report for Cypress
Lighting District No. 2 - 1989.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the three Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows, which will approve the City Engineer's Preliminary
Report; will give notice of the Council's intention to install, maintain and
furnish energy for the street lighting system; and will establish the date,
place and time of the required public hearing as December 11, 1989, in the
City Council Chamber, at 7:30 p. m.
RESOLUTION NO. 3642
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION N0. 3639
OF SAID COUNCIL.
RESOLUTION N0. 3643
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER A STREET
LIGHTING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO BE
INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR
LIGHTING SAID SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
1990 AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 1991
RESOLUTION N0. 3644
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT
REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 3643.
Item 16: Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 1 - Renovation of City
Hall Print Shop and Reception Area, City of Cypress Project No. 8833.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving amendment to
CUP No. 89-16.
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RESOLUTION N0. 3645
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 89-16 - WITH CONDITIONS.
(COMMERCIAL CENTER & QUICK-CUBE FACILITY, 5961 BALL ROAD).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel and Arnold
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, denying a variation from the
terms of the Zoning Ordinance.
RESOLUTION NO. 3646
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DENYING A
VARIATION FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
TO ALLOW THE INSTALLATION OF ONE ADDITIONAL PAINTED BUILDING SIGN -
VARIANCE N0. 89-15. (BUILDING SIGN, THE DINGER BAR, 10461 VALLEY VIEW
STREET).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilmember Kanel asked the City Attorney if the language of the Resolution
should include the words, "without prejudice". The City Attorney stated that
the language should be in the motion and will be added to Section 4 so that
section reads, "The City Council does hereby deny said variance without
prejudice."
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Arnold recessed the meeting at 6:10 p. m. for a Closed
Session to discuss matters of personnel and/or litigation. The meeting was
reconvened at 7:30 p. m. with all Councilmembers present and staff members
Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Leonard, Hurst and Wicker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Kane 1.
PRESENTATIONS•
Mr. Mike Morland of Morland and Associates representing the Government Finance
Officers Association of the United States and Canada, made two presentations:
a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City
of Cypress and an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to Lawrence D.
Hurst, Finance Director. He stated that the City of Cypress has been the
recipient of this award for the past four years and then explained how the
award is earned.
Ms. Judy Wright of AEGIS, a consulting firm, provided a slide presentation and
commentary on historic resources and the results of the Cypress Historic
Resources Survey that had been performed by the AEGIS organization. She
highlighted some of the recommendations already provided and suggested using
the Historical Building Code, utilizing the Heritage Committee to continue the
education on historic buildings and developing a Historic Specific Plan.
Ms. Joan Edwards, Chairman of the Heritage Committee, introduced the members
of the committee who have worked on the project: Janice Jacobsen chaired the
site survey committee and coordinated the volunteer effort, and Alicia
Kimball. Several other members were not able to attend the meeting.
Mr. Lyn Liddell, Manager of Texaco Environmental Services, provided the City
Council with an update of the soil conditions at the former Texaco Tank Farm
and explained the remedial measures taken to detect, additionally test and
treat the contaminated soil. Mr. Liddell mentioned that of all the material
exported from the site, not one single load of oily dirt required manifesting
as a hazardous material. Responding to questions from the Council, Mr.
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Liddell advised that custody of the site had been turned over to the developer
in July of 1989 and at the request of Councilmember Kerry, he described the
soil compaction methods of surcharging and overexcavation and the areas within
the former tank farm where these methods were utilized.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P. M. Agenda. No one wished
to address the Council.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P. M. Agenda.
No one wished clarification.
The City Manager briefly reviewed the actions of the City Council during the
5:30 P. M. portion of the Agenda.
The City Attorney advised that the City Council considered three matters in
closed session, which were a personnel matter involving disciplinary action,
the Kuty hearing and a review of the Black matter.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 89-25 (THAI
RESTAURANT, 4453 AND 4455 CERRITOS AVENUE): Mayor Arnold declared the public
hearing open. The Planning Director presented the staff report dated October
30, 1989, which represented a request to operate a Thai family restaurant in
an existing commercial building located at 4453 Cerritos Avenue. In
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a statement of
Negative declaration will be filed for this project. Notices of this public
hearing were posted, published and mailed to all property owners within a 300
foot radius of this property.
Mr. Yanyong Chursuvan, 2740 Armacost, Los Angeles, the applicant, stated that
it will be a family restaurant and he does operate another restaurant in
Beverly Hills.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to the
application. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
close the public hearing and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 89-25, subjec*.
to conditions. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT -
THE DUNN"S DINER, 6151 BALL ROAD, CYPRESS: The Mayor opened the public
hearing. The City Manager presented the staff report dated November 8, 1989,
which indicated that the City Council had previously approved a Live
Entertainment Permit for this location to allow an audience participation
. sing-along with volunteer disc jockeys to recorded music on Fridays and
Saturdays from 7 p. m. - 12 p. m., subject to conditions. As requested by the
City Council, the applicant has filed an amendment to the permit which would
allow the same entertainment on Sundays through Thursdays, from 7 p. m. - l0
p. m.
Mr. Mark Philip Dunn, owner/operator of Dunn's Diner, requested that the
amendment to the original application be granted.
No one wished to speak on behalf of or against the amendment.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to
close the public hearing and approve the amendment to the original application
for Live Entertainment Permit allowing the same entertainment on Sundays
through Thursdays from 7 p. m. to 10 p. m., with conditions.
Mayor Arnold advised that she would not support this application because of
the noise and the possible disturbance to the community.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel and Kerry
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: REDUCTION IN REQUIRED PARKING -
MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 86-35, VARIANCE NO. 89-17 - RAMADA
INN, 5865 KATELLA AVENUE: Mayor Arnold opened the public hearing. The staff
reported dated November 6, 1989 requested continuation of this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
continue this item to the November 27, 1989 meeting. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 89-24, 12-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX, 5322 AND 5332 BISHOP: The public hearing was opened by
Mayor Arnold. The staff report dated November 7, 1989 requested a
continuation.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
continue this item to the City Council meeting of November 27, 1989. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULING INTERVIEWS OF CABLE TELEVISION
COMMISSION APPLICANTS: The staff report dated November 7, 1989 requested the
Council to schedule a date and time for conducting an interview session for
Cable Television Commission applicants.
Following some discussion, Councilmembers agreed to conduct CATV Commission
interviews on December 11, 1989, beginning at 4:30 p. m.
CONTINUATION OF SORRENTO (TEXACO TANK FARM) CLEANUP UPDATE: This item had
previously been discussed during the presentation provided by Mr. Liddell on
the cleanup of the former Texaco Tank Farm. The City Manager clarified that
Texaco has agreed to share the fee costs for the City's consultants and of
other inspection costs. He noted that the screening around the site has no
relation to the soil conditioning and was provided by Cypress Homes in order
to alleviate the dust and dirt emanating from the site.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
receive and file this report. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM THE CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL GRAD-NIGHT
"90 COMMITTEE: Mrs. Susan Ahlswede and Mrs. Joyce Finck, Co-chairpersons of
the Cypress High School Grad-Night '90 Committee, stated that as a follow-up
to the presentation of October 30, 1989, they are formally requesting that the
City Council pledge $2,000 toward the 1990 Grad-Night campaign. They advised
that these monies would be used as start-up funds, mentioned the donations
received from the community for the previous grad-night and reported that 76$
of the graduating class attended last year's festivities. Tickets will be
sold for 525.00 each.
Councilmember Kanel suggested that there be a request for matching funds from
the community. Councilmember Age recalled that last year it had been
specifically stated that this would be approved as a one-time donation. She
also stated that she heartily approved of this program but she could not
support the request for funds. Mayor Arnold expressed her strong support of
the program and was impressed with the hard work and effort that had gone into
making last year's program such a success. Councilmember Kerry questioned
whether the ticket price should be raised to 530, but does see the need for
seed money. She suggested that perhaps the high school booster clubs could
help support the Grad-night program funding.
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After further discussion, Councilmember Kanel proposed a City contribution to
the Grad-night committee of $1000, an additional $1000 to be pledged but mutt
be matched by an identical $1000 by May 1, 1990. Councilmember Bowman
expressed his desire to contribute 52000 now with no strings attached and
believed it to be a good program.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
contribute 52000.00 to the Cypress High School Grad-Night '90 Committee.
Mayor Arnold expressed her support of the donation. Councilmember Kerry
supported the donation and hoped that next year she would see where the high
school booster clubs had participated in supporting this worthwhile project.
Councilmember Age advised that it appeared she would be the~only one not
supporting this item, wished the Grad-Night Committee much success; however,
it was difficult for her to justify spending City funds because when all
groups start requesting donations from Council, where do you draw the line.
The City Manager asked for some clarification from the Council on the conflict
last year with the donation from the Youth Commission. Councilmember Kanel
responded that as far as he is concerned the Recreation and Park Director will
inform the Youth Commission that the only City donation for the Grad-Night has
been made by this action. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ZONING DETERMINATION REQUEST, AMBULANCE SUBSTATION - MEDIX
AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC: The Planning Director presented the staff report
dated November 1, 1989 which represented a request for a zoning determination
regarding the appropriate zones for the establishment of an ambulance
substation. A zoning determination request is not considered to be a project
according to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mr. Robert Barry, Director of Operations for Medix Ambulance, stated they are
in compliance with the contract; however, with the increased traffic on Valley
View the average response time approaches 10 and 12 minutes, the most
difficult area to cover is Bloomfield and Lincoln and they would like to
locate an ambulance substation in the City of Cypress.
After some discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by
Councilmember Age to determine that an ambulance substation facility be
permitted in the CG-Commercial General, CH-Commercial Heavy or BP-Business
Park Zone, subject to a conditional use permit. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING OFFICER FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION
CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT: The City Manager suggested that a motion be made to
accept the recommendation of the Hearing Officer in the disciplinary action in
the case of Police Officer Charles Sheppard.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
adopt the findings and recommendations of the Administrative Hearing Officer
in the Charles Sheppard disciplinary action case. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF EMERGENCY SUPPLIES FOR ALL FULL-TIME
PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager presented the staff report dated
November 7, 1989 which was prepared by the Chief of Police in response to the
recent earthquake disaster to provide an assessment of the supplies available
in the City's emergency operations.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
appropriate 55,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the general fund to
Account 4104-11-174-05 and authorize the Purchasing Officer to purchase by
competitive bid disaster emergency supplies not to exceed a total expenditure
of $5,000. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY RECEIVING A SURVEY AREA
REPORT; SELECTING AND DESIGNATING BOUNDARIES OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA;
AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED LOS ALAMITOS
RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA: The City Manager
presented the staff report dated November 6, 1989, which indicated that the
next step in the redevelopment process is for the City's Planning Agency to
approve and adopt a Preliminary Plan of the proposed area.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, which receives the
Survey Area Report, selects and designates Project Area boundaries, and
approves and adopts the Preliminary Plan for the proposed Los Alamitos Race
Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area.
RESOLUTION N0. 3647
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RECEIVING A
SURVEY AREA REPORT; SELECTING AND DESIGNATING BOUNDARIES OF A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY
PLAN FORMULATED FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED LOS ALAMITOS RACE
TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY RECEIVING A SURVEY AREA
REPORT; SELECTING AND DESIGNATING BOUNDARIES OF A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA;
AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY PLAN FOR THE PROPOSED LINCOLN AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA: The City Manager presented the staff report dated '
November 6, 1989 which indicated that this action would approve and adopt a
preliminary plan of the proposed Lincoln Avenue area.
The Planning Director responded to questions on the proposed boundaries of the
project survey area.
After same discussion, Councilmember Bowman requested more information on the
City and the county redevelopment areas and the incremental tax benefits to
consider the various avenues which might be utilized between the two entities.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, which receives the
Survey Area Report, selects and designates Project Area boundaries and
approves and adopts the Preliminary Plan for the proposed Lincoln Avenue
Redevelopment Project Area. Councilmember Kerry commented that this a survey
area report establishing boundaries and there will be many months of public
input on this project.
RESOLUTION NO. 3648
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RECEIVING A
SURVEY AREA REPORT; SELECTING AND DESIGNATING BOUNDARIES OF A
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA; AND APPROVING AND ADOPTING A PRELIMINARY
PLAN FORMULATED FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED LINCOLN AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL CALLING FOR THE
CREATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FOR THE LINCOLN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND APPROVING A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FORMATION PROCEDURE: The City
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Manager summarized the staff report dated November 6, 1989, which indicated
this action is required by law and all affected people will be notified that.a
Project Area Committee will be formed. Mayor Arnold emphasized that this will
not be a Council-appointed committee and they will have no involvement as to
the make-up of the committee.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, calling for the
formation of a Project Area Committee for the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment
Project and approving a Project Area Committee formation procedure.
RESOLUTION N0. 3649
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CALLING FOR THE
FORMATION OF A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE FORMATION PROCEDURE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH THE MANAGEMENT TEAM ON TEAM
BUILDING AND LONG-TERM CITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: The City Manager
presented the report from the City Attorney's office dated November 8, 1989,
which described the need for more in-depth briefings or workshops on specific
subjects. At the Council's request, the City staff has scheduled the Cypress
City Council-Management Staff team building effort for November 17 and 18.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
confirm the subjects listed in this report for the Council/Staff workshop.
Councilmember Age stated that she felt that this is a very necessary meeting
and everyone is looking forward to ft. Councilmember Kerry advised that there
are major issues before the Council and it is important to have this
opportunity to informally discuss with the management staff. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote.
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS N0. 35788 -
36064: Councilmember Kerry requested that there be some more detailed
information on Councilmember expenditures, along with the warrant list.
Responding to Councilmember Kerry, Mayor Arnold suggested that this issue be
discussed at the workshop.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 35788 through 36064, in the amount
of $809,561.82. Councilmember Kanel stated that the Council has asked to look
at the warrant list, they can question some things and it is a good check and
balance. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kane 1, Kerry and Arnold
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Arnold recessed the meeting at 10:15 p. m. to act as the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency. The City Council meeting reconvened at 10:17 p. m. with
all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. No one wished to address
the Council.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Arnold adjourned the meeting at 10:17 p, m. to Friday,
November 17, 1989, 12 Noon, at the Marina Inn, 24800 Dana Point Harbor Drive,
Dana Point. CA 92629, to conduct the Council/Staff workshop.
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