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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 11, 1991
An Adjourned Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 1:06 p.m.,
Monday, January 11, 1991, in the Administrative Conference Room, Cypress City Hall
(West Wing), 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Walter Bowman presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Jerry Patterson
and staff members Eynon, Hill, Storey and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
Councilmember Age informed the Council that apparently there is some disagreement
between Dye Company and the Japanese owners of the golf course. They will be meeting
over the weekend and, hopefully, the parties will come to an amicable agreement by
Monday.
Councilmember Age stated that she had received a packet from non-union PHCC and
presented a packet to each Councilmember for their review prior to the Council meeting
on January 14, 1991.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
DISCUSSION OF DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM ON PORTIONS OF THE AREA
NORTH OF LINCOLN AND WEST OF MOODY: City Manager Essex explained that the
initial directive of the workshop was to review the annexed area because of the number
of expressed concerns about the issue of the development of the area in general, the
planning criteria, land use and density. The Police Chief presented an overview of the
Districts 7, 8, 9 and 10 and the approximate population in those districts. Responding to
questions from Council, the Finance Director explained the tax increment and when the
City would realize the monies from the annexed area in order for redevelopment to fund
improvement projects in the area. There was some discussion by Councilmembers on
curbs, gutters and street widening to City standards. The Acting Public Works Director
provided some historic information on "Cypress Acres", explained the storm drain system, r,
four inch water lines which the Fire Protection Agencies consider substandard, street
lighting, proposed plans for street widening, and street rights of way which are dedicated
when development takes place. The major concerns are rights of way with structures on
them and narrow streets with parking on both sides. He provided some mitigation
measures that could be accomplished within the next few months.
The Planning Director addressed those planning issues of concern which were open space,
on street parking, variances, landscaping and structural and physical condition of
dwellings.
After some discussion by Councilmembers, the City Manager advised that the City can
seek County HCD funds to help fund improvements in the area.
Mayor Bowman suggested a need to communicate to the County that they should widen
the streets to the City's standards. He asked if the County would be responsible for the
condemnations of some of the structures that would have to be removed and suggested
that clarification be obtained.
The City Manager suggested that the parking studies be referred to the Traffic
Commission for their recommendation.
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 3:05 p.m. and reconvened at 3:20 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
The City Manager stated that it was important that the people know that improvements
will be made, a summary oC the overall infrastructure and an analysis of the planning
density and the time frames. It was determined that a moratorium was not needed.
Mayor Bowman stated that there is a need to communicate with the County to assure that
any improvements made in the future be discussed with the City. These items will be
discussed with Supervisor Wieder on January 28.
Regarding the meeting with Supervisor Wieder it was suggested that it be held in the
Administrative Conference Room at 4:00 p.m.
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Staff was provided with additional clarification to prepare for their presentation on the
annexation area report on January 14.
STATUS REPORT ON WICKER DRIVE PROPERTIES: The City Manager asked the
Planning Director to provide a historical overview of the Wicker Drive properties and the
proposed zoning of that area. She also explained the exchange of properties and monies
with the Cypress Elementary School District when the agency negotiated ownership of the
Cypress Elementary School site. Staff asked for direction regarding the Davison property
and the Church of Christ relocation. Pam Eicholtz and Steve Copenhaver of GRC
Redevelopment Consultants reviewed the status of negotiations on the two remaining
properties, provided options and requested direction from Council. GRC obtained
direction from Council and will also begin negotiations with the Cypress Elementary
School District.
Regarding colored pictures of the Councilmembers, the City Manager reported that the
colored photos, along with six small black and white photos, will cost a total of $105.00
for all five Councilmembers.
The Superintendent of the Anaheim Union High School District responded that they have
appointed a subcommittee but won't meet with the City until mid-March because they
want to finish the analysis of facility and land usage information along with the
projection data, enrollment and financial picture.
The City Manager reviewed the subjects for discussion at the meeting with Supervisor
Wieder, i.e., booking fees, rabbits, gophers, county island infrastructure and update on
park and recreation funds.
The City Manager stated that Tony Nelson, Doris Allen's office, has also called to
determine if the Council has any ideas on legislation, i.c., booking fees, RV parking
question and the new Fish and Game law.
He also reminded Council that they would be having a sign ordinance workshop and
general plan workshop on February 22 and a workshop with TMA on February 11. After
discussion, Council decided to hold all of the workshops on February 19 starting at 5:00
p.m. with the TMA from the Business Park.
DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED AGENDA OF RETREAT TOPICS AS PREPARED BY THE
ADIyIIN1STRATIVE COORDINATING TEAM: The City Manager mentioned the topics
for discussion as stated in the staff report dated January 9, 1991 for the proposed Council
retreat. Councilmember Partin asked that the subject of the Status of Development in the
Industrial Park be added to the list of issues.
COUNCILMEMBER PARTIN LEFT THE MEETING AT 4:50 P.M.
The retreat will be held at the Waterfront Hilton in Huntington Beach on Saturday,
March 9.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 5:02 to 4:30 p.m. January 14,
1991 in the Administrative Conference Room, Cypress City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE TY OF CYPRESS
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