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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
" HELD
February 26, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:39
p.m., Monday, February 26, 1990, in the City Council. Chamber, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, by Mayor 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 and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m Agenda.
Ms. Elyetta Long, 8542 Sumner Place, Cypress, stated she is the property owner
and there has been an attempt to obtain a conditional use permit by College
Hospital for a care facility and asked if the matter could be expedited.
The City Manager suggested that this item be deferred to staff for review
since it is not on the Agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CHAIN LINK FENCES AT
ARNOLD CYPRESS PARK AND OTHER LOCATIONS. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT N0. 8960: Four
bids were received for construction of chain link fences at Arnold Cypress
Park and other locations.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to:
1) determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 8960
to be Riverside Fence; and 2) award a contract for construction of chain link
fences at Arnold Cypress Park and other locations to Riverside Fence, 6645
Mission B1vd.,~Riverside, CA 92509, in the amount of 513,106.08. 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 CONTRACTS FOR BACK UP ALARM SYSTEMS: Two types of
alarm systems have been determined to be required safety items, will be
installed on four vehicles and are anticipated to greatly enhance safe
operation of the sweepers and the water truck.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to:
1) authorize the purchase of three (3) sets of "search eye" sensor back up
alarm systems from Global Sensor Systems, Inc., 1435-25 Bonhill Road,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada in the amount of 15,763.99 plus actual shipping,
and 2) authorize the purchase of one (1) "video vision" back up alarm system
from Intec Video Systems, Inc., 23301 Vista Grande, Laguna Hills CA 92653 in
the amount of E2,178.13 plus actual shipping. 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 POLICE PROTECTIVE TACTICAL JACKETS AND
FACE MASKS: Three bids were received for the purchase of four (4) tactical
body armor jackets and four (4) face masks for the Cypress Police Department
recently established Warrant Entry Team.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
authorize the purchase of four (4) U.S. Armor IIIA Tactical Jackets and Four
(4) Face Masks as identified in this report from U.S. Armor, 12045 East
Slauson Ave., Ste. F, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670 in the amount of 53,629.50.
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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CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTING: The current
contract between the Police Department and California Forensic Phlebotomy for
testing the blood alcohol levels of arrested drunk drivers expires on February
28, 1990 and renewal is requested with an increase in fee from $25.00 per
blood test to $35.00.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
authorize the renewal of contract for blood alcohol testing to California
Forensic Phlebotomy, 2401 East 17th Street, Ste. 179, Santa Ana, CA 92701 for
the period March 1, 1990 through February 28, 1991 at a cost of $35.00 per
test. 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
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 Bowman requested that a change in made in the minutes of
February 12, 1990, page 10, the part of the motion wherein Section 8 of the
Cypress Zoning Ordinance, "Definitions" is amended. The City Attorney
suggested that the sentence, "The amendment should include a definition of
Community Care Facility that does not limit the number of patients" be changed
to read, "The amendment should include a definition of a Community Care
Facility" and Councilmember Bowman concurred.
The City Manager asked that Item 10, Consideration of Council's Support of
Critical Arts Issues be continued to the meeting of March 12, 1990.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 9, continuing Item No. 10 to
the meeting of March 12, 1990. 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
Item #5: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of January 29, 1990 and the Regular Meeting of February 12, 1990.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Adjourned
Regular Meeting of January 29, 1990 and the Regular Meeting of February 12,
1990, as corrected, with Mayor Age abstaining on the Minutes of February 12,
1990 because of her absence at that meeting.
Item #6: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented For
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #7: Consideration of Resolutions Commending Eagle Scouts Eddis William
Watkins and James Michael Watkins.
Recommendation: That the City Council Adopt the Resolutions of Commendation
for Eagle Scouts Eddis William and James Michael Watkins by title only, titles
as follows:
RESOLUTION N0. 3695
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT EDDIS WILLIAM WATKINS ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
RESOLUTION N0. 3696
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT JAMES MICHAEL WATKINS ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item I#8: Consideration of Proclaiming March 4-10, 1990, as "American
Association of University Women Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim March 4-
10, 1990, as "American Association of University Women Week" in the City of
Cypress as requested.
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Item #9: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of January
1990.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #10: Consideration of Council"s Support of Critical Arts Issues.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, continue this
matter to the meeting of March 12, 1990.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows and to
adopt the Ordinance establishing procedures for certain covenants.
ORDINANCE N0. 843
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS IMPLEMENTING
ARTICLE 2.5 OF DIVISION 1, OF CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 7, SECTION 65879 ET
Ste. OF THE GOVERNMENT CODE BY ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR COVENANTS FOR
EASEMENT FOR PARKING, INGRESS, EGRESS, EMERGENCY ACCESS, LIGHT AND AIR
ACCESS, LANDSCAPING, OR OPEN-SPACE PURPOSES.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
Mayor Age abstained on the vote on this and the following items due to her
absence at the February 12, 1990 meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP 89-34.
RESOLUTION N0. 3697
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 89-34 - WITH CONDITIONS (MOBIL 24 HOUR/7 DAY
GAS DELIVERIES, 5972 LINCOLN AVENUE).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Arnold to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP 89-35.
RESOLUTION N0. 3698
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 89-35 - WITH CONDITIONS (MOBIL 24 HOUR/7 DAY
GAS DELIVERIES, 6011 BALL ROAD).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, granting Variance 90-1.
RESOLUTION N0. 3699
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
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TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A LATTICE TYPE PATIO COVER WHICH WILL
EXTEND TO WITHIN ONE FOOT OF THE REAR PROPERTY LINE - VARIANCE NO. 90-1
(9763 CEDAR COURT).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, granting Variance No.
90-2.
RESOLUTION NO. 3700
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 REDUCE THE REAR YARD SETBACK ALLOWING A BUILDING TO BE LOCATED ON THE
REAR PROPERTY LINE - VARIANCE NO. 90-2 (4891 CAMP STREET).
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Kanel and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age and Bowman
Councilmember Bowman abstained on this item because he had a personal
relationship with the applicants.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Age called for a closed session at 6:00 p.m. for
matters of personnel and/or litigation. The meeting reconvened at 7:45 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present and staff members Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon,
Leonard and Wicker also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Kanel.
- The City Manager reviewed the actions taken by the Council on the 5:30 portion
of the Agenda.
The City Attorney summarized discussions held during closed session on
personnel matters, the litigation matter of Hollywood Park, with an appeal set
for March 21 and a legal issue involving community residential care.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
Ms. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, mentioned that the streets
had been marked to indicate where drainage ditches will be for the Cypress
Homes development and wondered when excavation would start. She also
mentioned that the motors were still running all night long at the project
site. The Public Works Director will respond to Ms. Wozniak"s concerns.
Ms. Alice Rogers, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress, inquired if the signals on
Katella Avenue could be synchronized for better traffic flow.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
No one wished to speak.
CONSIDERATION OF DRAFT SUBSEQUENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CYPRESS
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 89-1 FOR PROPERTY
SURROUNDING THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK: Mayor Age declared the public
hearing opened. The Planning Director, Chris Eynon, presented the staff
report dated February 20, 1990 which indicated the applicant and new owner of
the race track property, Cypress Development, has filed an application for
Specific Plan No. 89-1. As a part of this proposal, the applicant has filed
applications for General Plan Amendment No. 89-2 and Zone Change No. 89-7.
The City's consulting firm, Robert Bein, William Frost and Associates (RBF),
has prepared a draft Subsequent EIR. According to state law, the City must
provide a 45-day public review period, February 9 through March 26, 1990, of
the draft EIR prior to certification. Notices of this public hearing were
published in the News Enterprise, were mailed to all property owners within a
300 foot radius and were posted in the Civic Center, in the Cypress Public
Library and in the Cypress Community Center.
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The Public Works Director commented on the traffic impact study for Cypress
Park portion of the EIR at the eleven critical intersections affected by the
project, comparing the existing conditions as opposed to what the ultimate
conditions would be at project buildout.
Mr. Joe Monico, Robert Bein William Frost & Associates, stated they had
prepared the subsequent Environmental Impact Report for the project and
provided the environmental history for the project. Basically, the project
represented a reduction in square footage and he provided the square footage
in each of the uses.
Councilmember Kanel asked the representatives of the Los Alamitos Race Course
to step forward and answer any questions from the Council. "
Mr. Lloyd Arnold, Los Alamitos Race Course, responding to Councilmember Kanel,
answered that they will expedite the building of the hotel as soon as they
find a buyer.
Councilmember Kerry expressed her pleasure there will be 100,000 square
footage less development and the possibility of 1900,000 in annual revenue at
buildout.
Councilmember Kanel remarked that the great amount of reduction in proposed
land utilization is to the City"s benefit, commended the developer and
reiterated the election date of April 24, 1990.
Responding to Mayor Age, Mr. Arnold stated he hoped that the golf course would
be opened in September.
Mr. Chris Bardis, Los Alamitos Race Course, stated that since Mr. Arnold has
moved into Cypress and begun managing the race course, the revenues have
increased 25% and believed many good things will happen because of Mr.
Arnold"s presence.
Mayor Age asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to or support of the
draft subsequent EIR.
Mr. Jack Swank, 9849 Via Sonoma, Cypress, lauded the developers on the first
class job they were doing in developing the golf course property.
Ms. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, stated she had been to the
track, they are doing a marvelous job, the food is excellent but was still
concerned about making Denni a through street.
Councilmember Kanel expressed his opposition to opening Denni Street. Mayor
Age stated she would be in favor of dedicating Denni Street but opposed
opening it at this time. Councilmember Kerry commented that there is no
justification for opening Denni Street.
Mayor Age closed the public hearing and reminded the citizens that there will
be a 45-day public review period from February 9 through March 26, 1990 for
written comment only.
RECESS: Mayor Age recessed the meeting at 8:36 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 8:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE CITY'S PLANNING COMMISSION: The City
Manager reported that an ordinance has been drafted by the City Attorney for
Council"s consideration.
The City Attorney summarized the draft initiative ordinance requirements
setting forth the powers and duties of a Planning Commission which would have
the final authority for the following: design review applications,
conditional use permits, variances, tentative parcels and relocated buildings
unless appealed.
Mayor Age explained that the Council met and discussed this item on February
20, took no action and continued the item to the regular meeting so the
citizens would have an opportunity to hear the discussion.
Councilmember Arnold stated she supported the formation of a Planning
Commission and suggested that the Planning Commission consist of seven
members.
After some discussion, Councilmember Kanel stated that he had some input on
the proposed initiative ordinance, possibly other Councilmembers did also and
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After some discussion, Councilmember Kanel stated that he had some input on
the proposed initiative ordinance, possibly other Councilmembers did also and
this item could be brought back at the April 9 meeting. If this initiative
ordinance is going to be on the November ballot, there is time to receive
input.
Councilmember Kerry.. asked about the number of staff positions that were
terminated as a direct result of the dissolution of the Planning Commission.
The City Manager will provide that information. Councilmember Kerry stated
she had studied the matter extensively and at this time, cannot justify a
Planning Commission in this community.
Councilmember Kanel commented that almost all the cities in the State of
California have Planning Commissions, provided some history on the previous
Commission, indicated he was in favor of a Planning Commission and recommended
that the item be placed on the ballot.
No one wished to speak in favor of a Planning Commission.
Ms. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, stated she had suggested that
the item be placed on the November ballot for a decision of the citizens.
Ms. Alice Rogers, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress, expressed her opposition to a
Planning Commission, it was duplication of effort, and suggesting spending the
money on people projects. She advocated providing the citizens the
opportunity to vote on this issue.
No one else wished to speak in opposition to a Planning Commission.
After some discussion, Councilmember Kanel suggested that the draft initiative
ordinance be returned to the City Attorney's office for refinement and to
receive input from Councilmembers.
A question and answer session was conducted between Councilmembers and the
City Attorney with Councilmembers providing suggestions to the City Attorney
for changes in the draft initiative ordinance.
Mayor Age remarked that a Planning Commission has merit and could not justify
putting the taxpayers" dollars into a Planning Commission that is not strong.
However, she expressed her willingness to put the item on the ballot for the
vote.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
continue this item and the discussion of the revised initiative ordinance to
the Council meeting of April 9 and all Councilmembers are directed to provide
input to the City Attorney. Councilmember Bowman clarified that there is no
vote tonight because two Councilmembers suggested this item be placed on the
ballot and the Council"s consensus was to let the voters decide. 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
CONTINUATION OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE NEED OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO REGULATE
LOCAL CABLE TELEVISION: The City Manager referred to the staff report dated
February 21, 1990, which requested continuation of this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
continue the item to March 12, 1990. 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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION FUR TREE CITY USA: The City
Manager referred to the staff report dated February 21, 1990, which indicated
that the Interim City Tree Committee will meet in March for orientation and a
budget meeting in May. The Recreation and Park Director reported that the
Tree City, USA application has passed the Department of Forestry, State of
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California and now being reviewed by the National Tree City, USA but are still
awaiting the Tree City, USA designation.
It was suggested by the City Manager to bring this item back to the City
Council in 60 days after staff has had an opportunity to finalize the City
Tree Policy. Hearing no objection, Mayor Age so ordered.
CONSIDERATION OF AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE "LETTER OF INTENT" FOR FISCAL YEAR
1990/91 POLICE PURSUIT VEHICLE PURCHASE: The Police Department has requested
the Purchasing Officer to release a "Letter~of Intent" to purchase one black
and white pursuit vehicle after July 1, 1990. This action will guarantee the
availability of the unit during the non production part of the year at the
Sheriff's discounted cost.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kanel to
authorize the Purchasing Officer to release a Letter of Intent to Maurice J.
Sopp and Son Chevrolet 5801 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park, CA 90255 to
purchase one (1) Police pursuit vehicle under the Los Angeles County Sheriff"s
Department contract after July 1, 1990. 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 FOR A JOINT STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT FOR
KATELLA AVENUE WITH THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT N0. 9004:
The City Manager presented the staff report dated February 16, 1990, which
requested the City of Cypress" participation, with the City of Los Alamitos,
in the street rehabilitation project for Katella Avenue.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to:
1) approve the City"s participation in a joint project to rehabilitate Katella
Avenue, from Ticonderoga Drive to Siboney Street, with the City of Los
Alamitos; and 2) authorize the expenditure of 110,265.00 from Account No.
4186-11-212-08 for this purpose. 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 ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND WORKING
CONDITIONS FOR CITY EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED BY THE CYPRESS PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION: The City Manager introduced the staff
report dated February 16, 1990, which indicated a two (2) year Memorandum of
Understanding has been agreed to commencing December 25, 1989 with the Cypress
Public Works Maintenance Supervisors" Association.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the Memorandum
of Understanding and establishing salaries for those employees represented by
the Cypress Public Works Maintenance Supervisors" Association.
RESOLUTION N0. 3701
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS" ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES,
SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
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 PROPOSED POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AMENDMENTS -
ENGINEERING SERIES: The City Manager presented the staff report dated
February 14, 1990, which indicated a proposed classification amendment
concerning the Engineering series classifications as requested by the State of
California Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.
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It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry that
the City Council of the City of Cypress, and acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the_ Resolution
by title only, title as follows, amending the Position Classification Plan.
RESOLUTION N0. 3702
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING A EX
OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT,
A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING RESOLUTION N0.
3574, BY AMENDING CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS TO THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADJUSTMENT TO PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY HOURLY WAGE RANGES FOR
CITY AND RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT EMPLOYEES: The City Manager summarized
the staff report dated February 20, 1990, which indicated the annual review of
part-time and temporary hourly wages were reviewed and adjusted accordingly.
It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember Bowman that
the City Council of the City of Cypress, and acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, adjusting part-time and hourly wage rates.
RESOLUTION N0. 3703
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NOS. 3218, 3272, 3322 AND 3529 BY ADDING AND CHANGING CERTAIN
CLASSIFICATION TITLES AND PAY RATES OF TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES
NOT PLACED WITHIN THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN.
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 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS/CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS: The City Manager reviewed the staff
report dated February 20, 1990, which indicated certain changes to the Rules
to clarify intent, to be more consistent with recent leanings of the courts
and to comply with changes in the Public Employees" Retirement Law were in
order.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Arnold that
the City Council of the City of Cypress and acting as ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, amending Chapters 1, 4, 5 and 11 of the City of
Cypress/Cypress Recreation and Park District Personnel Rules and Regulations.
RESOLUTION N0. 3704
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 1635, RULES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTERS 1, 4, 5 AND 11
CONCERNING EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYE: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF THE DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT OF 1988: The City Manager
presented the staff report dated February 20, 1990, which indicated that the
Act required employers receiving new federal grant monies to establish a
specific drug and alcohol abuse prevention program.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry that
the City Council of .the City of Cypress and acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, amending the City of Cypress Recreation and Park
District Personnel Rules and Regulations.
RESOLUTION N0. 3705
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 1635, RULES AND REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 17 CONCERNING
ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF THE 1987 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
AND CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: The City Manager reviewed the staff report
dated February 16, 1990, which represented a series of recommended changes to
modify this code for local conditions.
It was moved by Councilmember Arnold and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows,
adopting the National Electrical Code by reference.
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER
8 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1987 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYE: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Arnold, Bowman, Kanel, Kerry and Age
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ADDITION TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT RULES AND REGULATIONS CHAPTER 7 SECTION 7.05 DISABILITY
RETIREMENT PROCEDURES FOR SAFETY MEMBERS: The City Manager summarized the
staff report date February 16, 1990, which indicated that disability
retirement procedures for Safety Members have been prepared to clearly provide
a complete certification procedure process.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Bowman that
the City Council of the City of Cypress and acting as ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, adding Section 7.05 to the Personnel Rules and
Regulations.
RESOLUTION N0. 3706
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 1635, RULES AND REGULATIONS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BY
ADDING SECTION 7.05, DISABILITY RETIREMENT PROCEDURES FOR SAFETY
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT.
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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 LIST FOR WARRANTS N0. 37537 -
37814: It was moved by Councilmember Kanel and seconded by Councilmember
Kerry to approve Warrants No. 37537 through 37814 in the amount of
5670,368.00. 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 recessed the meeting at 10:14 p.m. to enable the Council to
act as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The Council meeting reconvened at
10:16 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Councilmember Kerry informed fellow Councilmembers that she had requested the
City Manager for some background on what has been done in neighboring cities
regarding the banning of pornographic newspapers and hopefully that
information will be on the next Agenda.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Age adjourned the meeting at 10:19 p.m.
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