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Minutes 91-02-25 . ~~ry MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD February 25, 1991 The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:35 p.m., Monday, February 25, 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 WORKSHOP SESSION: - Review of Management Services Institute (MSI) Study of Fees and Charges: The Council reviewed, with Mr. Doug Ayres, a study made over the past year conducted by Management Services Institute (MSI) of the fees and charges and analyzing them in terms of cost of service vs. the charges that are levied. RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 5:38 p.m. to allow the Council to reconvene in the Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 5:47 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Jerry Patterson and staff members Bacock, DeCarlo, Hill, Storey and Wicker. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. No one wished to speak. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE MAINTENANCE BUILDING AT ARNOLD/CYPRESS PARK, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9026: The staff report dated February 14, 1991 requested that this item be continued. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Partin to continue the item to the meeting of March 11, 1991. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR RE-UPHOLSTER OF MODULAR FURNITURE AT COMMUNITY CENTER: The staff report dated February 13, 1991 indicated that bids for the re-upholstering of 30 modular furniture units in the Cypress Community Center Lobby were solicited from three vendors. It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age that the City Council, acting as ex officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, award the contract for re-upholstering 30 pieces of modular furniture to Custom & Commercial Upholstering Co., P.O. Box 835, Garden Grove, CA 92642 in the amount of $2,646.00 from account #4187-11-232.08. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman 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. Mayor Bowman asked that Item No. 8, Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of January 1991 be removed for further discussion. It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age to approve the City Council Minutes of February 11, 1991, as submitted. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: - AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age to approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 10 with the exception of the Minutes and Item No. 8. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: ~l CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1991 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Item No. 4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item No. 5: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC #91-2. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 6: Consideration of Renewal of Professional Photographic Services Contract. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to renew the contract for professional photography services with Mr. Edward H. Spurgeon of Cypress Photo Art, 6177 Ball Road, Cypress, CA 90630, for the period of March 1, 1991 through February 29, 1992, with no change to the existing contract rates. Item No. 7: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Relating to the Farm Animal Overlay Zone as Applied to the Property Maintained by Mrs. Gail Simonz, 8162 Gay Street, Cypress. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, finding and determining that the use as "Farm Animal Property" at 8162 Gay Street, Cypress, is a legal nonconforming use for purposes of the City of Cypress' Zoning Ordinance. RESOLUTION NO. 3899 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE USE AS "FARM ANIMAL PROPERTY" OF THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8162 GAY STREET IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS IS A LEGAL NONCONFORMING USE FOR PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS' ZONING ORDINANCE. Item No. 9: Consideration of Adoption of a Resolution of Commendation for Eagle Scout Cameron Keith Bowen. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution commending Eagle Scout Cameron Keith Bowen. RESOLUTION NO. 3900 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT CAMERON KEITH BOWEN ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Item No. 10: Consideration of the City of Cypress' Investment Policy. Recommendation: Receive and file. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Regarding Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of January 1991, Mayor Bowman requested the account numbers be entered on the monthly investment sheet and the Finance Director explained the difference between the restricted and unrestricted funds as portrayed in the 1990/91 budget. It was moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS: It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP 91-2. RESOLUTION NO. 3901 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-2 -WITH CONDITIONS (CONSTRUCT 15 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, 5409, 5411, 5431, 5433 CAMP STREET). The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 14420. RESOLUTION NO. 3902 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14420 -WITH CONDITIONS (CONSOLIDATE THREE PARCELS INTO ONE - 5409, 5411, 5421, 5431, 5433 CAMP STREET). The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: S COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Partin to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 90-245 RESOLUTION NO. 3903 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 90-245 -WITH CONDITIONS (DIVISION OF ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS, 4961 KATELLA AVENUE). The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m. to enable the City Council to enter into Closed Session for Personnel and Litigation matters. The meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present and staff members Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hill, Storey and Wicker also present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Kerry. The City Manager reviewed the 4:30 p.m. Workshop Session discussions and the actions taken during the 5:30 p.m. portion of the Agenda. The City Attorney summarized the discussions held during the Closed Session on the current salary negotiations with certain employee groups, two matters of litigation, Caswell vs. the City of Cypress and Kuty vs. the City of Cypress. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda. Ms. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, stated she would like to see a new flag pole installed in Veterans Park that is lighted and the U.S. flag flying day and night along with the POW/MIA and yellow "We Support Our Troops" flags. She also mentioned that there was a marvelous turnout for the "Pro-American Rally" supporting U.S. Troops held on Saturday, February 23, 1991. Ms. Eileen Brownell, 9540 Westbourne Ct., Cypress, registered a complaint against the noise emanating from the Orange Avenue traffic, speeding cars, motorcycles and which will continue to worsen and requested better Police patrols on the street. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-17, GASOLINE STATION, CAR WASH AND MINI-MARKET WITH THE SALE OF OF_ FSITE BEER AND WINE, 6000 CERRITOS AVENUE: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing and referred to the staff report dated February 15, 1991, which requested a continuance. It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age to continue this item to the City Council meeting of March 11, 1991. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 90-6 -SECTION 9.3 (A) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: RESIDENTIAL ZONES PERMITTING AIR-CONDITIONING UNITS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN SIDE YARD SETBACKS: Mayor Bowman declared the hearing open and addressed the staff report dated February 18, 1991, which indicated that staff had recommended this item be continued. 3 ~ ' < _ -/t CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1991 It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to continue this item to the meeting of March 25, 1991. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-30, CONVERSION OF ASINGLE-FAMILY HOME INTO A CHAPEL AND VARIANCE NO. 90-23, REQUEST FOR REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES, HARPER CHAPEL - CME CHURCH, 8522 WALKER STREET: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The Planning Director stated that a phone call was received today from Mrs. Carol Calliher who is a property owner at 8541 Walker Street. She reported that she did not receive a copy of the public hearing notice regarding the proposed church use and she was invited to attend the hearing this evening. The Planning Director then presented the staff report dated February 19, 1991, which represented a request to convert an existing 550 square foot, single-family home into a chapel at 9522 Walker Street. This also included a request for a variance from the City Code to allow only six onsite parking spaces, instead of the minimum required 20 spaces. According to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be filed for this project. Staff believed the subject property is not an appropriate location for a church use and, therefore, cannot support the approval of the conditional use permit and variance. Notices of this public hearing were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius. Staff has received one phone call from a citizen in opposition to the proposed church use. Mr. Larry Jones, 166 S. Yvette Way, Cerritos, a trustee member for Harper Chapel Church, stated they are seeking approval of the conditional use permit and the variance. They have contacted Kennedy School who has verbally agreed to let members of the congregation use the school parking lot. No one wished to speak in support of the project. Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application. Mr. Albert Nehera, 8532 Walker Street, Cypress, located south of the proposed Chapel, stated that there already is a noise problem, the parking is limited and he expressed opposition to the project. Ms. Elizabeth Moriarity, 8531 Walker Street, Cypress, concurred with the previous speaker's comments and she felt that this was not the proper location for the church. Ms. Helen Lipkemann, 8612 Walker Street, Cypress, commented that she felt there would be too much traffic, parking is difficult now and the neighbors are opposed to the project. Mr. Dale Martin, 8602 Walker Street, Cypress, mentioned that parking is a real problem, traffic is heavy, street lighting is not good and the location is not right for a church. Ms. Carol Calliher, 8541 Walker Street, Cypress, stated she did not receive a public hearing notice, felt it was a residential area and not the place for a church because of the added noise and parking problems. Mr. Michael Baldwin, 8521 Walker Street, Cypress, spoke about the increased traffic problem and opposed this location for the proposed church. Mr. Jones stated that the two issues, noise and parking, will be taken care of with sound proofing of the chapel and offsite parking at Kennedy School. Councilmember Kerry expressed concern with the lack of parking onsite and would support the denial of the application. It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to close the public hearing, deny Conditional Use Permit No. 90-30 and Variance No. 90-23. Councilmember Partin commented that he is not happy with the parking situation and, in time, the usage of the property would exceed the intent of conducting a church service only. He couldn't support the request because the location is not fitting for such a facility. Councilmember Age concurred with other Councilmembers' statements. Mayor Bowman concurred and stated he visited the site and if there were any parking on the site, it would be impossible to leave without backing out onto Walker. He supports the denial. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: 4 ' ~ ~~Y COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1991 AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: RELOCATION PERMIT NO. 91-1 RELOCATE VESSELS' RANCH HOUSE FROM 4561 KATELLA AVENUE TO 5100 CERRITOS AVENUE: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Bowman. The City Manager asked the Planning Director to present the staff report dated February 15, 1991, which represented a request to relocate asingle-family house from 4561 Katella Avenue to 5100 Cerritos Avenue. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be filed for this project. Notices of this public hearing were posted, published and mailed to the property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. To date, staff has not received any communication regarding this matter. Mr. Bob Haley, architect with the firm of Haley, Nishikawa & Associates, 5777 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, stated they have studied the placement of the house, felt that this is an ideal spot and would make a nice transition for the community. He presented some photographs of the existing ranch house. Mr. Bob Kingsbury, Administrative Pastor of Grace Church, 4117 Avenida Sevilla, Cypress, stated he had been involved in the preservation of the Vessels ranch house and provided the Council with some historical background. Mr. Jim Young, 5120 Laurel Avenue, Cypress, representing his neighborhood, spoke in favor of the project and would like to see the area developed. Mr. Lloyd Arnold, Los Alamitos Race Course, explained that to the west of the house there is approximately 1,000 feet of street frontage that the church would own. If the race track is sold and rezoned, there would be 1,000 feet of frontage on Cerritos that the church would offer to exchange for land directly south of the ranch house. The church has spent a lot of money rebuilding the house and to ask them to demolish it is asking quite a bit. He requested that the relocation permit be approved. After some discussion, the City Attorney advised that Condition 10 could be amended so that the determination of the exact size and shape of the parcel be deferred to a later time. At this time, no one knows what uses may go there and what shape the parcel should have. Mayor Bowman asked if anyone else wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the project. No one wished to do so. It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and approve Relocation permit No. 91-1 subject to conditions, including the change in Condition No. 10 which is the deletion of the sentence, "Said amendment shall also require, upon reconfiguration, the subject relocated structure to be either relocated to another site or demolished." The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND BOAT STORAGE YARD 5800 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing and referred to the staff report dated February 19, 1991, which recommended that this item be continued. It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to continue this matter to March 11, 1991. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman ' NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 81-12, CONVENIENCE MARKET WITH OFFSITE SALE OF GENERAL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, HI CONVENIENCE MARKET, 4502 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The City Manager called upon the Planning Director to present the staff report dated February 14, 1991, which represented a request to expand and amend the existing Conditional Use Permit No. 81-12 to include the offsite sale of general alcoholic beverages in addition to the existing sale of beer and wine. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be filed for this project. Notices of the public hearing have been posted, published and 5 _ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1991 mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel. To date, staff has not received any communication regarding this matter. Mr. Hariprasad Patel, 13927 Florine Avenue, Paramount, stated that the sale of the business is currently in escrow and then he will be applying for the liquor license. No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the application. Mayor Bowman mentioned that in August 1990, the Council voted on a liquor license in that block and turned it down. He stated that he didn't see anything that had changed since that time. Councilmember Age stated that this is in front of a residential area where there are currently two liquor stores and the addition of the hard liquor would present a danger to health and safety in that type of shopping center. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to close the public hearing and deny Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 81-12. RECESS: At this time, Councilmember Partin asked Mayor Bowman to call a recess. A recess was called at 8:36 p.m. by the Mayor and reconvened at 8:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Subsequently, the motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-3, CONSTRUCTION OF CHURCH FACILITY, 5100 CERRITOS AVENUE: The hearing was opened by Mayor Bowman. The Planning Director reviewed the staff report dated February 14, 1991, which represented a request to construct a church facility including a private elementary school. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be filed for this project. Notices of this public hearing were posted, published and mailed to the property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. To date, staff has not received any communication regarding this matter. The Planning Director suggested that Condition No. 72 be amended with the deletion of the sentence, "Said amendment shall also require, upon reconfiguration, the chapel building shall be either relocated to another side or demolished." to conform with Condition No. 10 of Relocation Permit No. 91-1. Mr. Bob Haley, architect for the project, remarked that the staff report was handled very well and added that there will be approximately 12 trees removed to provide the entrance drive and for the sanctuary development. He advised there are provisions in the Specific Plan that will require a replacement tree of a 24" box size for all specimen trees that are removed. He described the colors to be used for the buildings, the elevations and volunteered to answer any questions from Council. No one wished to speak in support of or opposition to the project. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration in accordance with the California Environmental quality Act and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 91-3 subject to conditions including amended Condition No. 72. Councilmember Kerry referred to Condition No. 71, which indicated that the developer will pay the City of Los Alamitos a Traffic Mitigation Contribution fee which she didn't believe applied to the race track. Mayor Bowman suggested adding, "if required" to the condition and the City Attorney stated he will review that traffic mitigation agreement. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Mick Ukleja, Senior Pastor of the Grace Community Church, commended the Council for helping the congregation to hone their concepts and ideas because he felt this was a much more advantageous and superior project than that proposed two years ago. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT ON RABBITS LIVING IN THE CYPRESS NATURE PARK: The City Manager requested the Acting Public Works Director review the staff report dated February 13, 1991, which indicated that Jean Sleeper, from the Kinship with All Life Foundation is caring for the rabbits and doing an excellent job. The cost of any proposed new fencing will be the City's responsibility as the City is the owner of the Nature Park; however, since there is sufficient food available the rabbits do not leave the area and it is felt there is no longer a need for additional fencing. To date, staff has expended 345 manhours caring for the 6 ~ r(... ~ 1~4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1991 rabbits and the Kinship for All Life Foundation has spent approximately $1,000 of its own funds. Councilmember Kerry cautioned that there is a law against dumping of animals, the City must maintain a reasonable population and excess rabbits will be removed. Mayor Bowman requested that large signs be posted to the effect that the dumping of animals is a violation of the state penal code and the amount of the fines for violations. The Police Chief reported that the fine is set by statute and it is a maximum of $1,000, a year in jail or both. , It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age to authorize the transfer of $240.00 from the unappropriated fund balance of the General Fund into Account No. 4104-11-22-08; and authorize staff to pay the Kinship With All Life Foundation, 15652 Briarcliff Street, Westminster, CA 92683 the sum of $240.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF ALLOWING CITY STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE REFINANCING OF THE CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER: The Finance Director summarized the staff report dated February 14, 1991, which indicated that different financing methods for the Senior Citizens Center previously had been presented and the suggested method was to refinance the Civic Center through the Cypress Civic Center Corporation. The next step in the procedure would be to hire a team to work with City staff to set a financial timetable, structure the debt instruments and determine whether the bonds should be sold competitively, negotiated or placed privately. The City Manager advised that he wished to return to the Council on March 11, 1991 with an implementation program from both the bond counsel and the financial advisor. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Partin to authorize the City Manager to hire a financing team to structure and create a timetable for the refinancing of the Civic Center and the funding of the Senior Citizens Center. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 43576 - 43840: It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age to approve the Warrants No. 43576 through 43840 in the amount of $884,383.83. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 90-23, CYPRESS GOLF COURSE-CLUB HOUSE FACILITY, REVIEW OF FINAL ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS: The Planning Director summarized the staff report dated February 22, 1991, which indicated the applicant was to return to Council for approval of the final architectural renderings prior to submittal of working drawings to the Building Department. The rendering was completed today and is being presented to the Council this evening. Mr. Edmund Einy, senior architect for Nikken America, 3000 N. Beechwood Dr., Hollywood, explained that the rendering showed a perspective of the golf course side of the project and is seen as a very active building. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to receive and file the final architectural renderings for the Cypress Golf Course Club House, Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 90-23. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: _ AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS CELEBRATES THE ENVIRONMENT & VETERANS PARK DEDICATION: The Recreation and Park Director summarized the staff report dated February 13, 1991, which described the plans being made for several special events celebrating the environment which will be held at Veterans Park, Saturday, April 27, 1991 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES February 25, 1991 ~ ~ J beginning at 3:00 p.m. Also planned is the formal dedication of Veterans Park and the presentation of a special flag that has flown over the Nation's capital. It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Kerry that the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the Cypress Celebrates the Environment and Veterans Park Dedication Event set for Saturday, April 27, 1991 at 3:00 p.m. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. Mayor Bowman extended his congratulations to Councilmember Partin for his hard work and dedication in organizing the Pro America Rally supporting the U.S. Troops on Saturday, February 23, 1991. The City Video crew taped the rally and it will be shown on Channel 52 during recesses of the City Council meetings. Councilmember Partin reported that the Viet Nam Veterans Reunited are planned to conduct a rally in Costa Mesa on March 9, 1991 and they need assistance. Councilmember Partin also reported that the all of the recently annexed property has Paragon Cablesystems who do not carry the City of Cypress Council meetings or any other City functions. He would again like to pursue the acquisition of that portion of Paragon into Copley/Colony, if possible. The Assistant City Manager advised he has met with the General Manager of Copley/Colony and they are interested in pursuing an amendment to the map of area in the franchise agreement that will allow them to represent that area. He also advised that this item will probably come before Council at the March 25, 1991 meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., March 9, 1991 at the Waterfront Hotel in Huntington Beach. ATTEST: 8