Minutes 90-01-08 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 8, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:35
p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, by Mayor
Cecilia Age.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Jerry
Patterson and staff members Beardsley, Eynon and Hurst.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. No communications
were presented.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF A CONTRACT FOR THE DEMOLITION AND CLEARANCE OF
WICKER DRIVE AREA PROPERTIES PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT N0. 8966: Three bids were
received for the demolition and clearance of the Wicker Drive area properties.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to:
1) Authorize an appropriation of 575,000 from the unreserved fund balance of
the General Fund to Account No. 4289-11-480-24, which will be reimbursed by a
transfer from the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Capital Project Fund; 2)
Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 8966 to
be Pomona Valley Equipment Rentals, Inc.; and 3) Award the contract for the
Demolition and Clearance of Wicker Drive Properties to Pomona Valley Equipment
Rentals, Inc., 11532 East End Ave., Chino, CA 91710, in the amount of $74,345.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ONE (1) LIFT TRUCK, REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION #8990-17: Four bids were received for the purchase of one (1) lift
truck.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
accept the bid received from Big Joe California, Inc., 1112 Dominguez, Carson,
CA 9074E;, as the lowest responsible bidder and award the contract for one (1)
lift truck to this company in the amount of $5,737.50. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBEkS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Non'
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.
The City Manayer asked that Items No. 12 and 19, Consideration of Adoption of
an Ordinance Regulating the Storage of Building and Construction Materials and
Consideration of Updating of Mid-Management Job Descriptions be removed from
the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Bowman requested that the Minutes of
December 11 and December 21, 1989, and Items No. 14 and 18, Consideration of
Monthly Investment Program for the Month of November 1989 and Consideration of
City of Cypress' Investment Policy be removed.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilrember Arnold to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 22, with the exception of
Items No. 3, 12, 14, 18 and 19. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:_ None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item #4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #5: Consideration of Resolution Establishing the Application Fee for
Fortune-telling Licenses.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, establishing application fee of 550.00 for fortune-telling,
licenses.
RESOLUTION N0. 3664
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING THE
APPLICATION FEE FOR FORTUNE-TELLING LICENSES.
Item #6: Consideration of Claim Filed by Jeff Smathers.
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 #7: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License
Transfer Filed by General Mills Restaurants, Inc., D.B.A. Olive Garden, 6874
Katella Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #8: 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 January 22, 1990.
Item #9: Consideration of Communication From the We Tip Organization.
Recommendation: That the City Council support the objectives of the We Tip
organization in concept only and authorize the transmittal of letters to local
community groups urging their support and place an article regarding the We
Tip Program in the next Cypress City newsletter.
Item #10: Consideration of Employment Lists for Positions of Administrative
Analyst Public Works and Police Officer - Academy Trained.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment Lists for the
positions of Administrative Analyst - Public Works and Police Officer -
Academy Trained as submitted.
Item 11: Consideration of Annual Employee Personnel File Purge.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize the
destruction of the personnel records of the former employees as set forth in
Attachment "A" to the report in accordance with Government Code Section
34090.5 and City Council Resolution No. 3327, dated December 14, 1987.
Item #13: Continuation of Consideration of Reestablishment of the City"s
Planning Commission.
kecommendation: That the City Council continue consideration of this matter
to the meeting of January 22, 1990.
Item #15: Consideration of Acceptance of Weed Abatement of Seasonal and
Recurring Weeds and Assessment for Weed and Rubbish Abatement for Phase I of
the 1989/90 Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the work of weed and rubbish
abatement as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the
specifications for the work; 2) Approve the Contract Change with Edwin Webber,
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Inc:, of Huntington Beach, California, from the original award of 56,820.00 to
the final cost of 510,956.56; and 3)_Adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, confirming the weed abatement assessments and imposing special
assessments as a lien on the parcels shown on Exhibit "A".
RESOLUTION NO. 3665
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONFIRMING THE
REPORT OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, DIRT, AND PUBLIC
NUISANCES AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS LIENS ON PARCELS WITHIN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item #16: Consideration of Acceptance of Removal and Replacement of Striping
and Pavement Markers on Walker Street Between Orange Avenue and Ball Road,
Public Works Project No. 8938.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Removal and Replacement
of Striping and Pavement Markers on Walker Street between Orange Avenue and
Ball Road, Public Works Project No. 8938, as being satisfactorily completed;
2) Approve payment to Traffic Operations, Inc., at the contract price of
57,655.00; 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 the one
year guarantee, providing no defects in material and workmanship become
evident.
Item #17: Consideration of Acceptance of Installation of Street Striping and
Pavement Markers on Various City Streets, Public Works Project No. 8942.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Installation of Street
Striping and Pavement Markers on Various City Streets, Public Works Project
No. 8942, as being satisfactorily completed; 2) Approve payment to Traffic
Operations, Inc., in the amount of 514,996.74; 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 the one year guarantee, providing no
defects in material and workmanship become evident.
Item #20: Consideration of City Manager"s Attendance to the City Managers
Department Annual Meeting Sponsored by the League of California Cities.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the City
Manager to the League of California Cities City Managers Department Annual
Meeting scheduled to be held on February 7 - 9, 1990, in Palm Springs; and
authorize the reimbursemt~nt of all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item #21: Consideration of Personnel File Records Purge (Police Department).
Recommendation: That th~~ City Council authorize the destruction of the Police
Department"s personnel records as outlined in the report in accordance with
Government Code Section 34090 and City Council Resolution No. 2338, dated
February 9, 1981.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item #22: Consideration of Appropriation for Replacement of Portable
Component System.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, appropriate ty
$100.00 from the Cypress Recreation and Park District general fund to Account
No. 4568-82-650-35 for the purchase replacement of a donated AM/FM Radio with
Tape Player for the Kids Corner program.
Regarding the Minutes of the meeting December 11, 1989, on page 8, sixth
paragraph under Continuation of Consideration of a Name of the Planned
Sorrento Homes Community Park, Councilmember Bowman requested that the word
"not" be inserted, the word "a" deleted and the word "memorial" capitalized.
In the Minutes of the meeting December 21, 1989, Councilmember Bowman asked
that the word "with" be changed to "also" on page 2, third paragraph.
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It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
approve the minutes of December 11 and Oecember 21, 1989 as corrected. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
With regard to Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Regulating the
Storage of Building and Construction Materials, the City Attorney noted that
the Section number referred to in the Ordinance has already been used and he
asked that this item be continued. It was moved by Councilmember Bowman,
seconded by Councilmember Kerry and unanimously carried to continue this item
to the meeting of January 22, 1990.
Regarding Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of
November 1989 and Consideration of City of Cypress" Investment Policy,
Councilmember Bowman requested these two items be discussed concurrently.
Responding to Councilmember Bowman, the Finance Director explained the
philosophy and general investment policy of the city, the investment rates and
the types of institutions in which the funds are invested.
In regard to Consideration of Updating Mid-Management Job Description, the
City Manager requested this item be continued until later in the evening.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve Items No. 14 and 18 and the carryover of Item No. 19. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
( ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as fo Mows, approving amendment to
CUP No. 89-27.
RESOLUTION N0. 3666
A RESOLUTION OF THc CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 89-27 - WITH CONDITIONS
(CHURCH/SOCIAL HALL AND PARSONAGE/CARETAKERS UNIT, 5900, BALL ROAD).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Variance No.
89-18.
RESOLUTION N0. 3667
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 A 6" HIGH WALL TO ENCROACH A MAXIMUM DEPTH OF 5' INTO THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK - VARIANCE N0. 89-18 (6194 ORANGE AVENUE).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, granting Variance No.
89-19.
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RESOLUTION N0. 3668
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 TWO AIR CONDITIONER UNITS TO BE INSTALLED ON THE ROOF OF AN
EXISTING HOME - VARIANCE NO. 89-19 (9198 CHRISTOPHER STREET).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to
adopt the Ordinance regarding Fortune-telling.
ORDINANCE N0. 837
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
DIVISION 2 OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING
FORTUNE-TELLING.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Age asked for a Closed Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss matters
of personnel and/or litigation. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present and staff members Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst,
Leonard and Wicker also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Bowman led the pledge.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Age presented a Certificate of Appointment and
congratulated the newly appointed Cypress Cable Television Commissioner George
Parish.
The City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the City Council on the 5:30
p.m. portion of the Agenda.
The City Attorney summarized the discussions with Council and co-counsel, Mr.
Greenberg, regarding options for the processing and development of the Los
Alamitos Race Track property, advising them of their legal position.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
Mr. Kal Brooks, 4033 Via Ingresso, Cypress, voiced his dissatisfaction with
the continual increase in rates by the Copley/Colony cable television company
and the lack of justification and service. He mentioned that the cable
television companies serving the Cities of Long Beach and Seal Beach do offer
a lower subscription rate to senior citizens. Councilmember Kanel stated that
the cable television was deregulated by Congress several years ago and cities
no longer have control over those franchises. Councilmember Kerry believed
that if the possibility for competition was there then the League of Cities
might research this possibility and she will pursue this avenue.
Mr. Peter Woodington, 6325 San Andreas, Cypress, asked what the CATV j
Commission actually did for the City and an adjacent city also serviced by
Copley/Colony is charged a lower subscription rate using the same facilities
and administrative staff.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
Councilmember Kanel mentioned that he had spoken with the various veterans
organizations in the community about the naming of the Cypress Homes park and
suggested that representatives from those organizations attend this meeting to
express their appreciation. He noted that there was an item on the Agenda
regarding the name of the park from the Chairman of the Recreation and
Community Services Commission.
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Councilmember Arnold suggested that the item be moved forward for discussion
and the Council concurred. She also stated that she had requested this be
placed on the Agenda as several individuals had called her wishing to know why
the Council had disregarded the Commission's suggestions and they sought an
explanation from the Council.
Ms. Sheila Elkin, Chairman of the Recreation and Community Services
Commission, described the letter she had sent to the Council, that the
Commission had worked very hard to provide suggestions for the park name, with
the entire City involved and those suggestions brought to Council.
Councilmember Kanel remarked that the Council decided to honor a group of
people, the veterans, and, in his opinion, it was not catastrophic that the
Council decided to change the name of the park from a tree to Veterans Park.
He stated that it would be conceivable that some memorial could be placed in
that park naming veterans from the area who have fallen.
Ms. Elkin stated that they are simply an advisory body and the Commission took
the opportunity to inform Council they were disappointed in the choice of the
name.
Councilmember Bowman commented that the Council did make a decision to name it
Veterans Park, after considering all the names suggested by the Commission and
he personally believes it to be a good choice.
Mayor Age extended her apologies to the Commission because it wasn't handled
in the best possible manner and Councilmember Kerry concurred.
Mr. Herbert Sterns, 6751 Yosemite Dr., Buena Park, Commander of the VFW,
thanked the Council for thinking of them.
Mr. John Boach, Past Commander of the Cypress Post of the American Legion,
expressed his appreciation for the name of the park because the veterans
should be recognized.
Councilmember Kanel suggested a city-wide committee, along with the veterans
groups, to begin considering the plaques that could go into the park and asked
the City Manayer to entertain the idea and return to Council with a plan to
initiate such a program and the City Council concurred.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO 89-24 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP N0. 14107, 12 UNIT_CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX,
5322-5332 BISHOP: Mayor Age opened the public hearing. The Planning Director
presented the staff report dated December 29, 1989, which proposed a solution
to the drainage issue raised by the applicant at the previous City Council
meeting. She modified Condition No. 31 by reducing the height of the block
wall from "eight foot (8)" to "seven (7) foot".
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the project.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Bowman to close the public
hearing, certify the Negative Declaration, approve CUP No. 89-24, subject to
conditions, and approve Tentative Tract Map No. 14107, subject to conditions.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: RENEWAL OF AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO 88-31 MODIFICATION OF OPERATING HOURS, WESTERN VIDEO ARCADE
9111 VALLEY VIEW STREET, SUITE _1.09: The public hearing was opened by Mayor
Age. The City Manager called upon the Planning Director to present the staff
report dated December 22, 1989, which represented a request to renew
Conditional Use Permit 88-31 and to modify the original operating hours of the
Western Video Arcade located at 9111 Valley View Street. A Negative
Declaration will be filed in accordance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act. Notices of this public hearing were
published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius.
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Councilmember Kanel expressed concern over the open-ended permit for the video
arcade.
Mr. Elias Deukmaji, 1038 Marengo Drive, Glendale, volunteered to answer any
questions from Councilmembers.
After some discussion, the Planning Director stated that the original
conditional use permit did provide for Sunday through Thursday operation and
modified Condition No. 13, in the first two lines to read, "9 a.m. and 12
p.m., Sunday thru Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday."
Mayor Age asked if anyone else wished to speak in support of the application
and no one did so. No one spoke in opposition to the application.
Councilmember Kerry suggested that Condition No. 20 be amended to indicate an
expiration date after three years.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with
the California Environmental Act and approve the Renewal of and the Amendment
to Conditional Use Permit No. 88-31, subject to all applicable conditions in
Exhibit "A" and add a condition indicating an expiration date three years from
the date of issuance.
Councilmember Arnold stated she would vote against the amendment because the
applicant has proven himself and there are adequate checks in the conditions
without requiring a three year expiration period. Councilmember Bowman voiced
his opposition to the expiration date amendment. He believed there were
enough conditions to provide protection even if the property were sold.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold and Bowman
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager clarified that the action will be recorded as a renewal of
the Conditional Use Permit with a three year expiration date under Condition
No. 20 and also with the new hours as stated in Condition No. 13. The
Planning Director advised that it would be renewed as Condition No. 21.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N0. 89-363,
MCDONNELL PLAZA BUSINESS PARK NORTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND
KATELLA AVENUE: Mayor Age opened the hearing. The Planning Director, Chris
Eynon, summarized the staff report dated December 27, 19$9, which represented
a request to subdivide one parcel into two for the development of restaurant
uses in the McDonnell Plaza Business Park. According to 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 3G0 foot radius.
Mr. Gary Powley, McDonnell Douglas Realty, 18881 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine,
expressed his organizations pleasure in having E1 Torito as a new member of
McDonnell Plaza.
Mayor Age asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to this
application. No one wished to do so.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration and approve r
Tentative Parcel Map No. 89-363, subject to conditions.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE' CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0, 89-18, EL
TORITO MEXICAN RESTAURANT WITH THE ONSITE SALE OF GENERAL ALCOHOL BEVERAGES,
NORTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND KATELLA AVENUE: The Mayor declared
the public hearing open. The City Manager requested the Planning Director to
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present the staff report dated December 27, 1989, which represented a request
to build and operate an E1 Torito Mexican Restaurant with the onsite sale of
general alcohol. According to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be filed for this
project. She mentioned-one of the issues arising from this application is the
request for neon light bands on the building and requested Council to direct
staff to study neon lighting use. Notices of the public hearing were
published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius.
The Public Works Director reiterated that the site will have two access
points, as described in the addition of a third paragraph to Condition No. 1,
which reads, The use approved under CUP 89-18 shall utilize only existing
access points onto Katella Avenue and Plaza Drive and no additional access
points shall be allowed. The reciprocal easements mentioned herein shall
ensure that perpetual access at these existing points is maintained."
Mr. Dave Kendall, Lee b Sakahara Architects, remarked that neon lighting bands
are the input of the E1 Torito restaurant, not the architects" and the neon
band is proposed to run around the top of the building to highlight the roof
line and identify it as a commercial building.
After some discussion, Councilmember Kanel commented that he had no objection
to the use of neon lighting. Councilmember Arnold mentioned she would reserve
her comments until after the public hearing.
Mr. Gary Powley, McDonnell Douglas Realty, posed some questions on Conditions
No. 7, 8 and 9 addressing the widening of Valley View Street and Katella
Avenue and asked if funds will be available from the Traffic Mitigation Fee
Fund.
The Public Works Director advised that there are sufficient funds available to
reimburse McDonnell Douglas upon completion of the improvements and there will
be a reimbursement agreement. At the request of Mr. Powley, the Public Works
Director amended Condition No. 11 to read as follows: "The sewer main on
Katella Avenue if utilized for this development shall be...."
No one else wished to speak on behalf of or against the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration according to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and approve
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-18, subject to the conditions.
Councilmember Arnold commented on the neon lighting and believed support was
expressed in the Chamber of Commerce report that signage needs to be studied
throughout the City and special attention given to commercial property in the
business park. She remarked that she could approve the neon lighting as
described for this project; however, would not generally approve all neon
lighting. Councilmember Kerry concurred with Councilmember Arnold and is not
opposed to some neon, but expressed conce~n if the lighting would be facing
residential areas.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager reported that the Chamber report on signage had been
received. The Planning Director stated she has a draft request for proposals,
would attempt to place this item on the January 22 Agenda and hoped to include
a discussion on neon lighting.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 89-29 AND
VARIANCE NO 89-20 RALLY"S DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT AND MASTERLUBE QUICK LURE
FACILITY INCLUDING REDUCTION IN WIDTH OF LAND: The public heariny was
declared open by Mayor Age. The Planning Director summarized the staff report
dated December 28, 1989, which represented a request to construct and operate
a drive-thru fast food restaurant and an automotive quick-tube facility. The
subject property is located on Lincoln Avenue, west of Valley View Street.
According to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a
Negative Declaration will be filed for this project. She indicated there was 'T,
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a modified Condition No. 47, which will be addressed later by the Public Works
Director. It was requested that signage be reviewed subject to design review
to be brought back to Council at a later date. Notices of the public hearing
were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot
radius.
The Public Works Director advised that because of heavy traffic that is being
created around these. proposed facilities, they are recommending appropriate
signage be installed to-stop vehicles before they enter the main .driveway.
The additional condition reads as follows: "47. Regular stop signs and
pavement markings, to stop east and west bound vehicles, shall be placed and "
maintained where the main access drive along the east side of the subject
development site intersects (1) the existing Kentucky fried Chicken parcel
driveway and (2J the "exit only' driveway between the Master Lube and Rally"s
uses. "
Mr. Herbert Andrews, 18025 Skypark East, Irvine, stated that later he would
like to discuss some technical aspects of the staff report. He then
introduced the representatives for the two prospective tenants and provided
background information on the companies..
Mr. Joel Litman, Rally's Los Angeles Regional Real Estate Manager, commented
that Rally"s currently is the fastest growing hamburger chain, a drive-thru
concept, employing people from the community and volunteered to answer
questions.
Mr. Andrews stated that they chose to accept MasterLube as a tenant rather
than a national chain for several reasons and he explained those reasons.
Mr. Butts, MasterLube, volunteered to answer any questions and looked forward
to becoming part of the community.
Mr. Andrews addressed four conditions which he felt deserved additional
discussion and clarification. He commented on Condition No. 19 and, after
some discussion, the condition was amended to read, "All automobile service
activity shall occur...."
The two other significant conditions that Mr. Andrews wished to discuss were
Nos. 22 and 34. He felt that approval of the Center's color scheme should
take place this evening. The Planning Director explained that No. 22 was a
standard condition, insuring that the project is being developed consistent
with the plans presented to Council.
The other condition, No. 34, addressed the sign program and he felt it was
important to receive approval on signage this evening. He expressed
disappointment that there appeared to be a reluctance to discuss signage
submittals and presented a sign proposal to the Council.
Councilmember Arnold expressed surprise at the proposal and the enormity of
the proposed sign.
After some discussion, the City Attorney advised that the permit could be
approved with Condition No. 34 or if Mr. Andrews did not wish it approved,
then the item could be continued until such time as the applicant returned
with an appropriate sign presentation, which may include a variance.
After additional discussion, the City Manager suggested Mr. Andrews submit the
sign plan as required of any developer and if he does not want the CUP
approved without the sign plan, then the Council continue this item to the
next meeting.
Mr. Andrews expressed a preference for approval of the permit tonight and will
bring the sign package before the Council at the next meeting.
Councilmember Kanel remarked that he didn't understand why there were problems
with Mr. Andrews" organization relative to working with staff and that seemed
to be what was being conveyed in the letter written by Mr. Andrews. He stated
the Council has allowed variances, the developer is going forward and the City
would like businesses at this location.
Mayor Age asked if anyone else wished to speak in support of the project or in
opposition. No one wished to do so.
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It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration and approve
Conditional Use Permit No. 89-29 and Variance No. 89-20, subject to the
conditions. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC NEARING RE: ADOPTION OF VARIOUS BUILDING CODES AND
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: The Mayor declared the public hearing open. City
Manager Essex requested the Public Works Director to summarize the staff
report dated December 20, 1989, which described the modification procedure
undertaken by the City to conform to local conditions when changes are made by
the State to model building codes. He drew attention to the most significant
modification which requires the installation of automatic fire sprinkler
systems in all new single family dwellings.
The Public Works Director inserted a section to title the article number as
"Article II Fire Code" on page 1 as the"third paragraph in the Ordinance
adopting the Uniform Fire Code.
Chief Will Wright, Fire Marshal Orange County Fire Department, 180 S. Water
Street, Orange, presented a video with some examples of how fires can be
prevented by sprinklering. He also provided statistics on the number of fires
in homes.
Councilmember Kerry remarked that since Cypress Homes is phasing over a long
period of time, she encouraged the developers to consider installing
sprinklers in those homes realizing they have no obligation to do so.
Responding to questions from Council, the Building Official explained that
there will be no retrofitting of sprinklers in existing structures and they
will be limited to new construction of residential buildings.
No one wished to speak in support of or opposition to the adoption of the
various building codes.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
close the public hearing and adopt the following Ordinances and Resolutions by
titles only, titles as follow, adopting various building codes.
The City Attorney read the title of the Resolution that superseded Resolution
No. 2903, addressing the Uniform Building, Mechanical, Administrative and
Housing Codes, which had been amended.
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNf_IL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
SECTIONS 5-1 AND 5-2 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, THEREBY
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
THERETO: THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE 1988
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND THE
1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS.
ORDINANCE N0.
. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER
19 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 1988 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNTFURM SWIMMING POOL
CODE, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, AND THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS.
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING SECTIONS
5-3 AND 5-4 TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, THEREBY ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 1988
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE ANO THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
FIRE CODE STANDARDS.
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RESOLUTION N0. 3669
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION N0. 3660 AND SETTING FORTH THE LOCAL CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A
DETERMINATION HAS .BEEN MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MODIFICATIONS TO
THE 1988 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE ARE
REASONABLY REQUIRED BY LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
RESOLUTION N0. 3670
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPERSEDING '
RESOLUTION N0. 3661 AND SETTING FORTH THE LOCAL CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A~
DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MODIFICATIONS TO
CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE REASONABLY REQUIRED BY LOCAL
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE AND
THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE.
RESOLUTION N0. 3671
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE USED WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS OF
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, AND UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Age announced that, with Council's concurrence, Item #39, CONSIDERATION
OF OPTIONS FOR PROCESSING AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK
PROPERTY be brought forward. The City Manager deferred to the City Attorney,
who suggested that the Council recess into closed session immediately. ri
RECESS: The Mayor recessed the meeting at 10:38 p.m. and reconvened at 11:05
p.m, with all Councilmembers present.
She then called upon the City Attorney to summarize those discussions held
during the closed session.
City Attorney Patterson reviewed the proposed two options: Option 2 would
change both the General Plan and zoning to Business Park on the entire
property, required a Specific Plan and a vote of the people; and Option 1
would provide 75 acres to be developed into office/professional/business
park/mixed use on the east and south side of the race track, requiring a
General Plan amendment, with a vote of the people and a rezoning. He
concluded that, under either option, the golf course would be reinstated but
the difference would be that the golf course under the second option would not
require a vote of the people if it were changed later. He further described
the conditions outlined in the proposed agreement. Among those conditions,
the applicant would be required, upon requesting the expediting of this matter
and has agreed, to pay all costs of the special election. He recommended that
the Council, after hearing public input, approve the agreement in concept
knowing that there will be some minor changes subject to the execution by all
parties. Mr. Greenberg, co-counsel, volunteered to answer questions.
The City Attorney responded to Councilmember Bowman's questions about a
condition in the proposed agreement that allowed cancellation of the election, w
the number of days required prior to the election and the reasons therefor.
Councilmember Kerry remarked that the agreement is an attempt to take care of
the race track litigation and to see a piece of property developed which will
make everyone in the community proud. She stated the issue has been handled
very well and the agreement well-drafted.
Councilmember Arnold expressed her concerns about the agreement, some specific
areas that need to be addressed and one is that it implies that the City
Council will have the time to properly discuss this and approve or deny a
Specific Plan before the election but does not assure it. Her concern was
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that the Council may not have the opportunity to adequately review the
specific plan before the election and she is not comfortable with the fact
that the Council does not have clear documentation.
The City Attorney, in responding to Councilmember Arnold"s concerns, explained
the concept of dual tracking to provide an accelerated process in the sense
that two things are being accomplished at the same time.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel, seconded by Councilmember Kerry and
unanimously carried to continue the City Council meeting past 11:30 p.m.
Mr. Greenberg also responded to Councilmember Arnold's concerns in that it has
been the notion of some people that Measure "D" does require the City to act
on some Specific Plan and any amendment to zoning or General Plan prior to
submitting them to the people. He stated that Measure "D" does not require
this; however, it insures that if the City does approve such a thing, it must
also go to the people but does not require the City to pre-approve prior to
the matter going before the people. Unless and until the initiative passes
and the Council approves the Specific Plan for the property, the property
cannot be built.
Mayor Age stated that she would only agree to Option 1 and could not consider
Option 2, the difference being the zoning of the entire property to Business
Park vs. zoning of only 75 acres to Business Park. Since it is the
developers' decision to request the election at an earlier date, they should
bear the costs.
Mayor Age called upon the representatives in the audience of the Concerned
Citizens group to provide their input.
Mr. Jack Swank, 9849 Via Sonoma, (:ypress, stated that when the Council agrees
that everything is okay, he believed that the Concerned Citizens'
representatives would sign the agreement. He also stated that the Concerned
Citizens were with the Council and the developers have assured them that the
golf course would remain public.
Mr. Roger Geyer, 4433 Via Majorca, Cypress, stated he had not seen the
agreement, understood the reason for expediency, the developers' willingness
to pay for an election and felt they have commitments from the developers. If
the Council does not feel they have enough time, then time should be made.
Councilmember Arnold asked Mr. Geyer if Council feels it has not had adequate
time to review the plan, should the election date be delayed to allow time to
review the plan and Mr. Geyer responded in the affirmative.
Councilmember Kanel addressed all parties in that there are many safeguards
built into the agreement, the developer agreed to pay for the special election
and he felt the public was ready to vote on this matter and hoped for the
cooperation of the Concerned Citizens group in assuring a good turnout. He
expressed his support of the agreement.
Councilmember Bowman asked Mr. Geyer if he agreed with the attorneys remarks
that the Specific Plan need not be approved prior to the election. Mr. Geyer
responded he assumed the attorneys were correct and, hopefully, the Council
will receive the information required in a timely fashion and the citizens
will be aware of the facts prior to the election and they are not suggesting
that dual tracking means do without.
Councilmember Arnold stated her concern was to do it right now and why not
take additional time to do it right.
Responding to Council, Mr. Greenberg answered that the people will be voting a
General Plan and zoning designations for the property.
After some discussion, Councilmember Kanel stated that the plan before the
Council currently has less buildout, has a golf course and if the Specific
Plan is not approved, there is a safeguard that there is no building until it
is approved.
Councilmember Bowman stated the important point is the voters need be aware of
what they are voting on and if the information is not there, they be made
aware of that fact also.
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Mr. Lloyd Arnold, Los Alamitos Race Course, advised that they wanted the
Council to be comfortable, the voters are going to vote on the issue and he
thanked the Council for taking the time and would like to see the item on the
ballot.
No one else wished to speak on this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
instruct the City Attorney, the Special Counsel, City Manager, Planning
Department and any other parties concerned that the documents pertaining to
the matter under discussion, including the calling of an election and any
other pertinent information be presented to the Council on January 22. The
City Attorney to contact the developer and the Concerned Citizens to sign the
agreement as proposed, then bring the agreement back for Council's signature.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Age commented that time has been spent with both attorneys discussing
the agreement, there are enough safeguards in the agreement to protect the
City as much as possible and to work with the developer expeditiously so a
Specific Plan can be approved in a timely manner.
Responding to Councilmember Kerry, the City Attorney answered that he has
drafts of an initiative Ordinance and Resolutions which he will share with
Special Counsel and other interested parties.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO 89-30 FIVE-STORY
OFFICE BUILDING CORNER OF DOUGLAS DRIVE AND PLAZA DRIVE: The City Manager
requested that the Planning Director summarize the staff report dated December
15, 1989, which represented a request to construct a five-story office
building at the corner of Douglas and Plaza Drives. In accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative
Declaration will be filed for this project. The Public Works Director
modified the conditions of approval with the deletion of Condition No. 47
which read, "Meet high-rise requirements (see attached sheets)."
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act and receive and file Design Review
Committee No. 89-30, subject to conditions. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Responding to Councilmember Kanel, Mr. Powley explained and clarified the
existing Mitsubishi Electric Company and the new building will house
Mitsubishi Electronics serving as their corporate offices.
Mr. Michael Hicks, representing Shuwa Investments Corporation, 555 Flower
Street, Los Angeles, commented that they have purchased property from
McDonnell Douglas and are constructing a corporate headquarters for two
companies that are owned by Mitsubishi.
CONSIDERATION OF REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER RICHARD ADAMS TO THE CYPRESS
CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION: Commissioner Adams term on the CATV Commission
expired December 14, 1989 and he has requested reappointment to that body.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel, seconded by Councilmember Arnold and
unanimously carried to reappoint Richard Adams to the CATV Commission.
CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT OF AN ALTERNATE TO THE CYPRESS SENIOR CITIZENS
COMMISSION: A vacancy currently exits for an Alternate position on the Senior
Citizens Commission and an application has been submitted by Ms. Helen
Longaker.
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It was moved by Councilmember Kerry, seconded by Councilmember Kanel and
unanimously carried to appoint Helen Longaker to the position of Alternate.
CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL: The
staff report dated December 20, 1989, requested the City enter into an
agreement for a part-time, advanced journey level consultant not to exceed S35
per hour for a six month period.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to:
1) authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for part-time
- consultant services as outlined in the report; and 2) transfer 528,000 from
account 4001-11-111-02, regular salaries, to accounts 4018-11-111-02 (525,000)
and 4018-11-117-02 (53,000). The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A PROMISSORY NOTE BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The City Manager asked the Finance Director to
present the staff report dated January 3, 1990, which indicated a note between
the Redevelopment Agency and the City had been prepared to evidence the
borrowings and to set up a repayment schedule for the purchase of two Wicker
Drive parcels.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
authorize the City Manager to execute the Promissory Note in the amount of
51,200,000 with the City of Cypress with repayment by the Agency to be made
from future tax increments from the Civic Center Project area.
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE CITY OF
CYPRESS TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: The City Manager presented the staff
report dated January 3, 1990 which described the amount of the loan needed to
complete the transaction for the purchase of Parcel #3 on Wicker Drive and the
loan will be repaid from the increment dollars.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to:
1) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress authorizing
conveyance of certain real property to the Cypress Redevelopment Agency; 2)
Authorize a loan to the Redevelopment Agency in the amount of 5180,000 in
consideration of the conveyance of the property described in the report. and
3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Repayment Agreement, and
the Promissory Note, in the amount of S180,000 with the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency with repayment by the Agency from future tax increments from the Civic
Center Project Area.
RESOLUTION N0. 3672
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AUTHORIZING
CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY TO THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS N0. 36560 -
37025: It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember
Bowman to approve the Warrants No. 36560 through 37025 in the amount of
51,516,315.23. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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In regard to CONSIDERATION OF UPDATING OF MID-MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTIONS, one
position description was amended and presented to the Councilmembers. It was
moved by Councilmember Bowman, seconded by Councilmember Kanel and unanimously
carried to approve the Mid-Management job descriptions as presented and
amended.
Cypress Recreation & Park District Matters: The City Council Acting as the
Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
CONSIDERATION OF THE FINAL MASTER PLAN OF THE MULTIPHASE COMMUNITY PARK
DEVELOPMENT: The Recreation & Parks Director referred to the staff report
dated December 18, 1989 which represented the final design development of a .
comprehensive two phase Park Master Plan for the proposed 6.3 acre park site
in the Cypress Homes, Inc., development. The Director introduced Mr. Ronald
Page from Recreation Systems.
Mr. Page presented the design development report and explained the two-phase
process of the project. The intent was to proceed immediately with Cypress
Homes to have them prepare the final working drawings for Phase One, which
will have a completely developed park. Phase Two will be the major
development of the balance of the park 'area.
Councilmembers asked Mr. Page to address the restroom facilities since there
appeared not be any available until Phase Two of the park project. Mr. Page
stated that there could be a restroom if there is adequate money allotted.
Councilmember Kerry expressed concern about staffing in the proposed
recreation building and could the lobby and reception area be eliminated. She
felt strongly that consideration be given to incorporating activity lights
into the proposal for younger groups to practice by, incorporate it into the
Master Plan and does not see using City funds for this purpose.
After some discussion, the City Manager stated that in Phase One, there
probably would not be sufficient funding to do all the landscaping and include
lighting. Unless it is reprioritized or other monies obtained, lighting could
not be incorporated into Phase One; however, it might be possible in Phase
Two.
In response to Councilmember inquiries, the City Manager suggested the locked
restroom policy be brought back to Council at a later date.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Bowman that
the City Council, acting as ex officio governing Board of Directors for the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the comprehensive Park Master
Plan for the proposed Veterans Community Park Multi-phase Development as
prepared by Recreation Systems, Inc., and recommended by the Cypress
Recreation and Community Services Commission. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
At this time, the City Manager presented the item on the Addendum to the City
Council Agenda, CONSIDERATION OF THE FORMATION OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE and the staff report dated January 5,
1990 from the Planning Director indicated there was a concern about the lack
of residential representation on the Committee.
After some discussion, Councilmember Kerry asked how the notices had been
distributed and Associate Planner Rosemary Chavez explained the procedure that
she had followed in order to determine delivery of notices to the hotel/motel
residents.
The City Manager advised that he believed that staff could proceed and, if a
few more residential representatives volunteered, they be added to the
committee subject to Council confirmation.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
approve the full list of nominees for membership on the PAC, that the PAC be
instructed to reduce its size so that residents constitute a larger percentage
of PAC members and if additional residential representatives volunteered they
be added to the list then returning to Council for confirmation.
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Councilmember Kerry asked that an extra effort be made to contact the managers
of these hotels, explain the needs and some long term residents might be
encouraged to become involved.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: ~ 0' COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ER CESS: Mayor Age recessed the meeting at 1:10 a.m. to enable the Council to
act as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The City Council meeting reconvened
at 1:14 a.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The City Manager commented that there was an item yet to be discussed which
was the Sorrento Perimeter Arterial Parkways.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
continue this item to the meeting of January 22, 1990. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: .Arnold, Bowman, Kanel and Age
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. No one wished to speak.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Age adjourned the meeting at 1:15 a.m.
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