Minutes 91-06-24 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 24, 1991
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:36 p.m.,
Monday, June 24, 1991, in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, 5275 Orange
Avenue, Cypress, by Mayor Walter Bowman.
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 member David Barrett.
WORKSHOP SESSION: Joint Meeting with the CATV Commission.
The City Manager introduced the first item on the joint agenda, which was to change the
charge of the CATV Commission to allow that body to encompass all matters dealing with
the franchise service provided to the public. The proposed ordinance will be placed on
the July 8, 1991 City Council Agenda for their action.
The second item was a video presentation of the Community College Instructional
Network (CCIN), which showed the offering of college telecourses available. Permission
has been granted by Cypress College to allow the City to cablecast the 24 hour telecourses
and the Cable Commission requested Council approval to place this item on the July 8,
1991 agenda for Council action authorizing expenditure of the necessary funds.
Information was presented about the new, smaller satellite dishes that will be available
soon and the Commission wished to prevent any conflict with the Satellite Dish
Ordinance that the City currently has in place. A recommendation will be provided on
the revision of the existing ordinance.
A video contest was proposed for the various Cypress elementary schools with each
commissioner guiding three elementary schools to encourage each class to produce a video
project. The Commissioners requested the Council's permission to approach the Cypress
Elementary School District Board to contact the elementary schools.
Chairman Glass desired to provide the Council with additional input, recommendations
and a report on the second amendment to the Franchise Agreement .and the Memorandum
of Understanding regarding the seven additional channels requested by Copley/Colony.
Mr. Lloyd Hexem, 6171 Barbados Avenue, Cypress, brought up a problem with
Copley/Colony's equipment, the inability to record programs and the added problem of
the Fuji building that renders his antenna useless. He also provided a history of rate
increases from Copley/Colony.
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to allow the Council to
reconvene in the Council Chamber. The meeting reconvened at 5:40 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present. Also present were staff members Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Hill,
Storey and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 P.M. Agenda.
The City Manager stated that there are unresolved budget items regarding donations to
various non-profit organizations. After discussion on each item, the following allotments
were made:
The Boys & Girls Club was granted $12,000 designated for the Latch Key Program and
these monies would not be released until a full audit was received. The Straight Talk
Clinic was granted a donation of $18,000; Chamber of Commerce, $5,000; Cypress Pops
$5,000 on a pro-rata share per concert other than the children's concerts; Hotline of
Southern California $4,000; Casa Youth Shelter, $3,500; Cypress High School Grad Night
$2,000; Cypress College Basketball Banner $100; Academic Boosters $1,450; Yearbook Ad
$100; Loyalty Day $750; Cypress Pins and/or T-shirts $1,000; for a total of $52,900 with
the remainder of the $63,000 in the contingency fund.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to adopt
the 1991-92 budget for the non-profit organizations. 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
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CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR FURNISHING TEN (10) PARK
BENCHES FOR THE CIVIC CENTER AND CITY PARKS, REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION NO. 9091-25: The City Manager presented the staff reported dated June
12, 1991 which indicated that two bids were received for ten park benches for the Civic
Center and City Parks.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Mayor Bowman to authorize the
Purchasing Officer to order ten park benches from R. G. Detmers & Assoc., Inc., 3104 E.
Garvey Avenue, West Covina, CA 91792 for the purchase price of $3,347.89 delivered.
Councilmember Nicholson voiced her objection to placing the benches in the Civic Center
area which will interfere with Cypress Pops and the Cultural Arts Commission events.
Councilmember Kerry suggested that the placement of the benches be referred to the
Cultural Arts Commission.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Partin and Bowman
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL OF STREET
TREES ON VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 9018: The Acting Public Works Director summarized the staff report
dated June 17, 1991, which stated that five bids had been received for the removal of
street trees on various streets in the City. The City received an additional request to
remove ten trees and it was determined that a change order would allow the contractor to
remove those additional trees.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to: 1)
determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9018 to be West
Coast Arborists, Inc; 2) approve Contract Change Order No. 1 to Project No. 9018 in the
amount of $1,090.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the change order on behalf of
the City Council; and 3) award a contract for the removal of street trees on various
streets in the City of Cypress to West Coast Arborists, Inc., 7072 Thomas St., Buena Park,
CA 90621 in the amount of $9,701.00. 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 OFFSET PRESS MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: The Finance
Director presented the staff report dated June 18, 1991, which indicated that the use of
"Factory Trained Service Representatives" for the AM Multigraphics Offset Press has
reduced the downtime for parts and service. For the past six months alt maintenance and
service was performed under factory warranty; however, the City is now responsible for
resuming payment for these services with an annual contract.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
determine it would be in the best interest of the City to dispense with the formal bidding
procedure and approve the subject Agreement with AM Multigraphics for a period of one
year in an amount not to exceed $3,003.00. 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 CONTRACT WITH PACIFIC BELL FOR CENTREX SERVICES:
The Assistant City Manager presented the staff report dated June 18, 1991, which
indicated that a recent Public Utilities Commission ruling allowed governmental agencies
to negotiate a contract for the provision of Centrex service at rates more reflective of
Pacific Bell's actual costs rather than the current Centrex tariff rates and charges. Staff
recommended the contract with the upfront payment of $89,275.00 for a five year period
from the Central Services Fund which will be repaid by annual phone charges in the
program budget.
Mayor Bowman stated that his figures indicated that it would be more economical to
make monthly payments of $2,038.00 and allow the remainder to collect interest.
The City Manager suggested that this item be continued.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to continue
this item to the Council meeting of July 8, 1991. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET NAME SIGNS
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9091-28: The Finance Director summarized the staff
report dated June 24, 1991 which indicated that five bids were received for a total of 153
street name signs and the required mounting hardware.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Partin to accept
the bid received from Safeway Sign Company, 1314 134th St., Gardena, CA 90247 as the
lowest responsible bidder and award a contract for the purchase of street name signs to
this company in the amount of $4,802.35. 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 THE SUPPLY AND
INSTALLATION OF PLAY EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 9114: The Acting Public Works Director summarized the staff report
dated June 14, 1991, which stated that only one bid was received to supply and install
play equipment in various parks. Discussions with other potential bidders revealed that
manufacturers will not bid on playground equipment which is to be attached to existing
equipment provided by a different manufacturer for product liability reasons. Because
the City received only one bid and it was more than the budgeted amount, it is
recommended that the contract be awarded to Landscape Structures/Hanson Associates
for the add-on work only and the remaining work will be rebid.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age that the
City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress
Recreation and Park District: 1) determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public
Works Project No. 9114 to be Landscape Structures Inc./Hanson Associates; and 2) award a
contract to supply and install play equipment in Manzanita Park, Willow Park and Maple
Grove South Park to Landscape Structures Inc./Hanson Associates, 601 7th Street South,
Delano, New Mexico 55328 in the amount of $35,112.78. 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 stated that Item No. 12, Consideration of Extension of Time for Design
Review Committee No. 90-23 be removed from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age to approve
the Consent Calendar Items No. 7 through 21 with the exception of Item No. 12. 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
Item No. 7: Consideration of Approval of City Council Minutes of June 10, 1991.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of June 10, 1991, as
submitted.
Item No. 8: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Renewal of Fire Protection Services Agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Amendment to the Agreement
between the City and Orange County for fire protection services for aone-year period,
commencing July 1, 1991, and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
subject agreement, subject to the approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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Item No. 10: Consideration of Proclaiming July 1991, as "Cypress Community Festival
Month".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim July 1991, as
"Cypress Community Festival Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of April 1991.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Additional Appropriation for City Programs - FY 1990-91.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize an appropriation from the unreserved
fund balance of the following funds, in the amounts shown, to the following Accounts:
General Fund - $85,520
to 4187-11-156-04 $ 2,420
4226-11-156-04 33,100
4186-I1-446-24 50,000
Street Lighting Fund - $15,200
to 4226-25-223-07 $15,200
Mello Roos Fund - $57,955
to 4150-34-159-04 $ 1,857
4189-34- 159-04 56,098
Item No. 14: Consideration of Annual Requalification of Participating Cities in the
County of Orange Arterial Highway Financing Program (AHFP) and Endorsement of
Eligibility Criteria for Orange County Measure M Funding.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, informing the AHFP Advisory Committee that the Circulation Element of the
Cypress General Plan conforms to the County MPAH; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, endorsing the criteria for determining the City's eligibility for
Orange County Measure M funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 3948
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
INFORMING THE ORANGE COUNTY ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING
PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEE THAT THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF
THE CYPRESS GENERAL PLAN CONFORMS TO THE COUNTY MASTER
PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS.
RESOLUTION NO. 3949
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ENDORSING THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR ORANGE COUNTY
MEASURE M FUNDING.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Tract Map No. 14346, 8681 and 8691
Moody Street (Condominiums).
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 14346 and accept
the Bond for public improvements, in the amount of $12,000.00, which is not less than
50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements and authorize the City Clerk to sign
the Record Map.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Resolution Commending the Armed Forces Reserve Center,
Los Alamitos.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, commending the Armed Forces Reserve Center for its involvement and
participation in the annual multi-agency July 4th Fireworks Celebration.
RESOLUTION NO. 3950
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING THE ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER (AFRC), LOS
ALAMITOS, AND SALUTING THE MILITARY FOR INVOLVEMENT
THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL MULTI-AGENCY JULY 4TH
FIREWORKS CELEBRATION.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Resolution Prohibiting Athletic Activities in the Area
Beneath the City council Chamber.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, prohibiting athletic activities in the area beneath the City Council Chamber.
RESOLUTION NO. 3951
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PROHIBITING ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA BENEATH THE CITY
COUNCIL CHAMBERS.
Item No. 18: Consideration of Amendment to Classification Title for Media Services ~
Technician.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, amending Resolution No. 3574 to change the classification title of General
Services Technician to Media Services Technician and maintaining the same assigned
salary range effective July 1, 1991.
RESOLUTION NO. 3952
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3574 BY AMENDING A CLASSIFICATION
TITLE IN THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE
SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 19: Consideration of Senior Citizens Nutrition Transportation Contract.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the transportation
contract with the Orange County Consolidated Transportation Service Agency for the
Fiscal Year 1991-92, at a cost of $6,357.00, payable to OCCTSA for the performance of
the contract.
Item No. 20: Consideration of Additional Appropriation for Recreation and Park District
City Programs - FY 1990-91.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of Directors for
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize the appropriation from the
unreserved fund balance of the following funds, in the amounts shown, to the following
Accounts:
District's General Fund - $20,000
to 4226-12-301-10 $20,000
District's Debt Service Fund - $625
to 4226-81-371-10 $625
Item No. 21: Consideration of Landell School Lease Agreement.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the terms of the
agreement as presented, and authorize the staff to enter into a lease agreement for
Landell School, effective July 1, 1991.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Consideration of Extension of Time for Design Review Committee No. 90-23,
Shopping Center Remodel, 5004-5028 Ball Road, Mayor Bowman stated he would abstain
on this item because his office is located in that complex. It was moved by
Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to approve the extension of
Design Review Committee No. 90-23 for a period of 90 days, effective July 23, 1991. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance
establishing a mobile source air pollution reduction program.
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ORDINANCE NO. 866
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING A MOBILE SOURCE AIR POLLUTION REDUCTION
PROGRAM BY ADDING SECTIONS 16-110 TO 16-114 TO THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
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 Partin to order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance
amending Section 9.3.A. of the Zoning Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 867
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 9.3.A. "PERFORMANCE STANDARDS: RESIDENTIAL
ZONES" OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RELATIVE TO
RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND THE PLACEMENT OF AIR CONDITIONING
UNITS AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IN THE SIDE YARD SETBACKS.
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 Partin and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
order the following Ordinance ready by title only, title as follows and to adopt the
Ordinance amending Section 12-24 of the City Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 868
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTION 12-24 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
ADDING ARTICLE IV, "UNAUTHORIZED COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLE
MATERIALS," TO CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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 Partin and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows and to adopt the
Ordinance adding Section 17-70 to the City Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 869
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADDING SECTION 17-70, "REGULATION OF ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES ON CITY
OWNED PROPERTY," TO THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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 6:35 p.m. to enable the
Council to enter into Closed Session for matters of personnel and/or litigation. The
Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present and staff members
Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hill, Storey and Wicker also present.
7:30 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem Partin.
PRESENTATIONS: The City Manager provided a summary of the status of the Senior
Citizens Housing. There have been regular meetings for the past several months with the
Superintendent and a consultant for the Cypress Elementary School District to discuss the
possibility of trading a portion of the Wicker Avenue property for the property north of
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the current senior housing project. A request for proposal will be presented to Council
within the next few weeks and then be mailed to qualified developers to determine
whether the new senior housing project is an economically feasible project.
The City Manager then reported on the joint meeting between the City Council and the
CATV Commission and summarized the actions taken by the City Council during the 5:30
p.m. portion of the Agenda.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
Ms. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, complained about the helicopter that
landed in the Sorrento Homes development last week and stated there was no reason for it
to land there.
The City Manager stated that the City will contact Fieldstone.
Mayor Bowman announced that as of July 3, 1991, Councilmember Age will be appointed
to the Orange County Airport Commission.
Police Chief Wicker thanked the Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma Board of Realtors for the
$1,750.00 check the City received to support the D.A.R.E. program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda. No
one wished to speak.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT
TO THE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS POLICY: Mayor Bowman opened the public
hearing and the City Manager advised that the issue had been divided into two segments,
purchase and rental agreements. Mayor Bowman suggested that the item addressing
Purchase Projects be continued and the Rental Projects item be discussed now.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age to continue
the Purchase Projects item to the meeting of July 22, 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
The Planning Director presented the staff report dated June 11, 1991 on the amendment
to the residential density bonus policy addressing rental projects. The change was made
pursuant to a revision in State law effective January 1, 1991. The City Attorney's office
is proposing that the Rental Agreement and the Purchase Agreement be considered and
adopted as separate ordinances.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Age to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, adding Section
9.8 for Rental Projects to the City Code.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING APPENDIX I, "ZONING," OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 9.8, "RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
BONUS STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS," FOR RENTAL PROJECTS.
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. 91-8, CONVENIENCE MARKET WITH OFFSITE SALE OF BEER
AND WINE, 5591 BALL ROAD: Mayor Bowman declared the public hearing open. The
City Manager called upon the Planning Director to present the staff report dated June 17,
1991. The Planning Director advised that a call had been received from the applicant
requesting a continuance of this item to July 8.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age to continue
this item to the City Council meeting of July 8, 1991. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC AND
PARKING CONCERNS IN THE ANNEXATION AREA NORTH OF LINCOLN
AVENUE AND WEST OF MOODY STREET (CYPRESS ACRES): Mayor Bowman opened
the public hearing. The Acting Director of Public Works summarized the staff report
dated June 13, 1991, which indicated that in an effort to address concerns raised by
Councilmember and Cypress residents, the Traffic Commission directed staff to conduct
an opinion survey of the Cypress Acres area. The results of the survey did show a
preference toward elimination of parking on one side of the street and it was felt that
this temporary measure would greatly alleviate the existing traffic congestion in the area.
Re-establishing parking on both sides of the street would be considered following the
completion of the proposed street widenings. A communication was received from Mr.
and Mrs. Zack, owners of a day care center on the corner of Grace and LaSalle Streets,
who felt the elimination of parking as proposed would present a hardship. Notices of this
public hearing were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot
radius of the Cypress Acres area. Staff recommended the elimination of on street parking
in the following areas: (1) LaSalle Street, east side, from its southern end to
approximately 200' north of Grace Avenue, (2) Belmont Street, east side, from Merten
Avenue to Grace Avenue, and (3) Grace Avenue, south side, from Belmont Street to
Moody Street.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wanted to speak in support of or in opposition to the
proposed Resolution. The following residents spoke in opposition to the proposed
elimination of on-street parking in those designated areas.
Ms. Carolyn Wess, 4884 Grace Avenue, Cypress, stated there was already a parking
problem for the residents on Grace Avenue and asked where the residents were going to
park in the event of the elimination of on-street parking on one side of the street.
Mr. Richard Moreno, 4851 Grace Avenue, Cypress, stated that this proposed elimination of
parking presented a serious problem and hardship for the residents because, currently,
there is no on-street parking available. He found that narrow streets with no sidewalks
are an advantage because they slow traffic and asked the Council give this
recommendation serious consideration.
Ms. Ellen Robinson, 4881 Grace Avenue, Cypress, stated that there is no place to park on
Grace Avenue now.
Mr. Mahel Palyage, 8621 Grace Avenue, Cypress, stated he lives on the corner of LaSalle
and Grace, has three cars and would have no place to park with the elimination of the
on-street parking.
Mr. Carl Croteau, 4891 Grace Avenue, Cypress, stated there was not enough parking space
now and the City cannot afford to eliminate parking.
No one else wished to speak.
Councilmember Partin stated that one of the reasons for the proposed resolution was to
address a solution for the traffic congestion at the Merten/Moody intersection and the
proposed solution would not do that.
Councilmember Age expressed concern with the lack of street lighting and would not
support the Resolution.
Councilmember Kerry concurred with Councilmember Partin and she stated that she
would leave the parking status quo unless there was a solution for the Merten/Moody
intersection.
Councilmember Partin stated that the Council considered "no parking" for this area
because of the bottlenecks caused by the narrow streets and the difficulty of passage for
fire and public safety vehicles.
Councilmember Nicholson stated that there were complaints, there is a problem, so staff
was requested to provide a recommendation. The residents are not in favor of the
recommended elimination of on-street parking on one side of the street and she would not
support the recommendation.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to close
the public hearing and receive and file the report. Councilmember Kerry mentioned State
grants for sidewalks as part of the "safe route to school" are something that should be
considered. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 91-3 REDUCTION OF
SIDE YARD SETBACK, 4301 MARION AVENUE: The Mayor declared the public
hearing open. The Planning Director presented the staff report dated June 12, 1991,
which represented a request to allow a second floor addition to encroach into the required
side yard setback at 4301 Marion Avenue. In accordance with the California _
Environmental Quality Act, the proposed project has been determined to be categorically "
exempt, Class 3. A review of the plans for the proposed addition determined that the
addition would represent an improvement of the property beyond the original structure.
Notices of public hearing have been posted, published and mailed to all property owners
within a 300-foot radius. To date, staff has not received any communication regarding
this matter.
Mr. Edward Barton, 4301 Marion Avenue, Cypress, owner of the property, stated he has a
four bedroom home and is proposing to add two bathrooms.
Responding to Councilmember Partin, Mr. Barton replied that he has spoken with all his
close neighbors and they have no objection to the proposed addition.
No one wished to speak in opposition to the project. Mayor Bowman asked if anyone
wished to speak in support of the project.
Mr. Dave Nixon, designer of the addition, presented the Council with some photos of the
project and volunteered to answer questions.
No one else wished to speak in support of the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Age to close
the public hearing and approve Variance No. 91-3 subject to conditions. 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: VARIANCE NO. 91-5. DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE NO. 91-11, SECOND STORY ROOM ADDITION WITH A REDUCED SIDE
YARD SETBACK, 5133 SEQUOIA AVENUE: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing.
The City Manager asked the Planning Director to present the staff ,report dated June 17,
1991, which represented a request to build a second story room addition onto an existing
single-family home. It also includes a request for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance
to allow a six foot sideyard setback instead of the minimum required ten foot setback.
According to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, this project
is considered to be Exempt, Class 5. Notices of this public hearing were published, posted
and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius. To date, staff has not
received any communication regarding this matter.
The applicant, Daniel J. O'Connell, 5133 Sequoia Avenue, Cypress, stated that he needed
more room as his children grew older.
In response to Councilmember Partin, Mr. O'Connell stated that he discussed the proposed
addition with his neighbors and there was no complaint.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
close the public hearing, approve Variance No. 91-5 and receive and file Design Review
Committee No. 91-11, subject to conditions. 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: ADOPTION OF THE 1991-92 BUDGET
FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor Bowman declared
the hearing open. The City Manager presented the 1991-92 budget for the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, which has been reviewed by staff and Commissions and
discussed by the Council at budget workshops. This budget is separate from the City of
Cypress budget, is funded from different revenue sources and is a special district with a
separate public hearing from the City budget. The budget is in balance, the expenditures
total $3,927,354, which is an increase of $720,000 over last year's budget. The major
increase is represented by the Capital Project amount of $760,000 which is the support
from the District for the Senior Citizens Center.
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Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
proposed Cypress Recreation and Park District 1991-92 Budget. No one wished to speak.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to close
the public hearing and that the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the 1991-92 District Budget
as proposed. 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 CITY COUNCIL INTERPRETATION OF
FENCE MATERIAL REQUIREMENT ALONG CERRITOS AVENUE AS SPECIFIED IN
THE CYPRESS BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL SPECIFIC PLAN: Mayor Bowman stated
that the staff report dated June 13, 1991 requested a continuance to the July 8 Council
meeting. Councilmember Age asked why this item was always continued. The Planning
Director responded that staff had a meeting with the applicant and requested them to
submit all of their proposed changes that would be included with the fence material
request. Councilmember Kerry suggested this item be tabled until the applicant's requests
are complete and ready to submit.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to table
this item. 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 COSTS FOR MAINTAINING THE
RABBITS AT THE CYPRESS NATURE PARK: The Acting Public Works Director
summarized the staff report dated June 14, 1991, which provided an update of the costs
incurred as a result of caring for the rabbits in the Cypress Nature Park. As of June 1,
1991, a total of $14,331.38 has been spent. The data makes it apparent that the costs
required for maintaining the rabbits is dropping; however, it will cost a minimum of
$705.00 per month to care for the rabbits and actual veterinarian services, when needed,
will be added to this amount.
Responding to Councilmember Age, the Acting Public Works Director replied that about
six rabbits have been adopted out during the past month.
Councilmember Kerry asked if a program would be instituted to charge for group tours
of the Nature Park knowing it will be used for rabbit care. The Director of Recreation
and Parks answered that they have about three tours a week and will be instituting a fee
for those tours as soon as possible.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
receive and file the report. Councilmember Partin commented that it was inhuman to
take domesticated rabbits, pen them up so they cannot escape to be slaughtered by a feral
cat or a fox. He stated that he will go along with receiving and filing the report this
time but he honestly feels we are being cruel to those animals. Councilmember Nicholson
remarked that until the citizens tell Council they want the rabbits disposed of, she will
continue to support the rabbits staying in the Nature Park.
Mayor Bowman reiterated his belief that the Nature Park was not the proper place for
rabbits. Councilmember Kerry stated that the cost has decreased dramatically, believed
the cost caused most of the concern and she would have a difficult time justifying
changing the present situation.
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 DISCUSSION OF RIDESHARING LEAVE
INCENTIVE: The City Manager reported that this item was referred back to the TEAM
for additional information and discussion. The Personnel Director summarized the staff
report dated June 17, 1991, which provided the additional information requested by the
Council. Staff reported that private sector basic philosophy is to provide cash incentives
rather than paid leave for ridesharing incentives. The current participation for
ridesharing is currently very low and the proposal will give carpoolers a certain number
of hours per month as an incentive to rideshare. The Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) has required various cities to include items like this in their trip reduction plans
and a leave incentive will be a positive note for the AQMD in their review of the. City's
plan.
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Mayor Bowman stated that a number of plans submitted to the AQMD were not approved
and the reason appeared that the AQMD would prefer that employers offered cash
incentives. The Acting Public Works Director stated that the AQMD is not placing the
same requirements on cities as on private industry at this time. During the month of
August, the City's second plan will be submitted and the AQMD is expecting that the City
will have a plan in place that provides some form of leave incentive.
The City Manager stated that the City thought the AQMD would be receptive to a leave
incentive and there is no problem in proposing a cash incentive then await AQMD's
response to that type of incentive.
Councilmember Age suggested that the leave incentive hours be decreased from 12 and 24
to 8 and 16 hours per year.
After some discussion, Mayor Bowman believed this proposal to be premature. He
suggested that staff find out from the AQMD if the initiation of the 9/80 program would
suffice. In addition, if any further research is performed, the Mayor advised he would
like to see incentives provided on a monetary rather than a leave basis.
It was moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to submit the
program the City has in effect to the AQMD to determine if the current plan would
fulfill the City's trip reduction requirement. Councilmember Kerry commented that she
felt the issue was that if proper transportation and forms of rapid transit were available
for people, they would use it and alternative forms of transportation should be provided.
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
Mayor Bowman announced that there will be a dedication ceremony at Cypress College on
Wednesday June 26, 1991 at 10:30 a.m. because the Orange County Transportation District
has purchased the Pacific Electric railroad right-of-way.
CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE 1991-92 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
CYPRESS: The City Manager summarized the staff report dated June 17, 1991 advising
that staff has been working on the budget since January. Each departmental budget has
been reviewed in detail and the Council has also reviewed the budget in detail. The
budget is projected to be $17,090,013 or 4.6% higher than the 1990-91 adopted budget.
There is a problem with the balancing of the budget because the State is now charging
the City for services that were previously received as part of the County tax program. In
order to balance the budget, one-time revenues are being used and the City will be
coming back to Council with ordinances on proposed fee increases based on the MSI cost
study and a proposed increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax rate. In an effort to cut
costs, the City will be maintaining a hiring freeze approved by the Council and
considering other cost saving methods to help offset the onetime revenue sources. A 20
minute video was shown that provided a brief overview of the budget.
Mayor Bowman stated that the Council will be making a concerted effort in the next few
months to attract a major retailer to the City.
Councilmember Kerry mentioned that property taxes from the Sorrento Homes
development will not be realized during this fiscal year.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the annual budget for the
fiscal year commencing July 1, 1991 and fixing the limitations of expenditures for the
several funds and the functions, departments and activities carried on under such funds.
Councilmember Partin commented that he would approve the budget but voiced his
displeasure of with the inclusion of approximately $10,000 for the continued care of the
rabbits in the Nature Park.
RESOLUTION NO. 3953
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1991,
AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL
FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED
ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
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
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CONSIDERATION OF CREDIT TOWARD PARK AND RECREATION FEE,
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 14445, 6292-6302 LINCOLN AVENUE: The City
Manager asked the Planning Director to summarize the staff report dated June 13, 1991,
which represented a request for credit toward the required Park and Recreation Fee
under the provisions of Article VI of the Cypress Subdivision Ordinance. The credit is
required for private open space provided in Tentative Tract Map No. 14445. The subject
credit toward Park and Recreation Fees is not considered a "project" as defined in the
guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act. Therefore, no environmental
determination is required for the proposed action. Where private open space for park and
recreational purposes is provided in a subdivision and such space is to be privately owned
and maintained by the future residents of the subdivision, the Subdivision Ordinance
allows such areas to be credited against a required fee or dedication. The maximum
credit toward a required fee or dedication is 50%, provided the City Council finds it in
the public interest to do so and the standards set forth in the Subdivision Ordinance are
met.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the $71,351.28 credit toward the Park and Recreation fee for Tentative Tract No.
14445, subject to conditions. 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 ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 14445, 6292
LINCOLN AVENUE: The staff report dated June 13, 1991 indicated that the final map
agrees substantially with the Tentative Map which was approved by the Cypress City
Council on January 28, 1991. Bonds have been posted and fees have been paid. The
developer has paid the Park and Recreation fee minus a 50% reduction, contingent on
City Council approval.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to: 1)
approve the 50% reduction in the developer's payment of the Park and Recreation fee and
accept the bond for public improvements in the amount of $8,100.00, which is not less
than 50% nor more than 100% of the total improvements and 2) authorize the City Clerk
to sign the record map. 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 APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 91-12: The
City Manager presented the staff report dated June 19, 1991, which indicated that, on
June 10, 1991, the Design Review Committee denied a request to install a free standing
sign for the Cypress Court commercial center, located at 5961 Ball Road, as requested by
Mr. Carl E. Swain. Mr. Swain has submitted a formal written appeal of the Design
Review Committee's decision.
The Planning Director commented that when the center was initially approved, the
consideration was for a monument sign. The applicant has taken the dimensions of a pole
sign and tied it into a monument type design that is quite large.
Councilmember Age stated she would vote to deny the appeal because the proposed sign is
just too large.
Councilmember Partin asked if the applicant would have two separate monument signs
versus one large monument sign.
Councilmember Kerry agreed with Councilmember Age and she remarked that since they
have moved the buildings closer to the street for greater visibility, this large sign is
unnecessary for this location.
Councilmember Nicholson expressed her concern about the massiveness of the sign for the
space.
Mr. Carl Swain, P.O. BOX 3701, Long Beach, provided the Council with some perspective
on the sign. He stated it was not easy to design a sign for a center that sits back and is
not on a corner. He needs a sign that can be seen from the intersection of Valley View
Street and Ball Road.
Mr. Paul DeRobio, 556 South Rose Street, Anaheim, designer of the signage, described the
proposed sign and presented plans of the center. He stated that signage was of the utmost
importance in leasing spaces in the center and he volunteered to answer questions from
the Council.
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Councilmember Kerry asked why the address of the commercial center couldn't be placed
on the sign. Mr. DeRobio stated he would add the address to the sign.
Pastor Dale Johnson, Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 5895 Ball Road, Cypress, advised they
are neighbors of the commercial center and have worked very closely with the developer.
The church has approved the signage as presented by the developer and felt it was
reasonable for the site.
Mayor Bowman remarked that he believed the City would be better off with a larger sign
than empty stores and providing all the panels were the same size reducing the height to
13 feet, he doesn't have a problem with the sign.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to deny the
appeal to install a freestanding sign for the Cypress Court commercial center, DRC No.
91-12. Councilmember Partin asked staff to consider two smaller monument signs because
the signage needs to be resolved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTABLE PARKWAY TREES ORDINANCE: The Acting
Public Works Director reviewed the staff report dated June 11, 1991 indicating that staff
had prepared an ordinance establishing an official list of ten tree species suitable for
planting in City parkways and specifying where they should be planted. In addition, five
other tree species have been designed as conditionally approved tree species for planting
in City parkways where special circumstances warrant their use.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, establishing
acceptable parkway trees in the City of Cypress.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ESTABLISHING ACCEPTABLE CITY PARKWAY TREES.
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 INCREASE IN THE RESIDENTIAL REFUSE DISPOSAL RATE:
The City Manager summarized the staff report dated June 14, 1991, which outlined the
events that have taken place in order to meet the state mandated direction of
implementing an overall waste management program. The three components involved in
order to implement the residential refuse rate increase are: implementation of recycling
program, landfill gate fee increases and AB 939 plan and program reimbursement. The
monthly refuse rate would increase from $10.45 to $11.87 per household. In addition to
the residential refuse rate change, the residential recycling program requires establishing
a rental rate for additional trash container. Staff recommended setting the fee at $5.00
per month for a minimum of six months and require a $10.00 delivery charge.
After further discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by
Councilmember Kerry to approve the $1.42 per month increase in the residential refuse
disposal rates and establish the additional trash container rate, as outlined in 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
CONSIDERATION OF POSITION RECLASSIFICATION/BUDGET CLARIFICATION
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN: The City Manager presented the staff report dated
June 17, 1991 which indicated that a review of the Administrative Intern position
revealed that the City's practice had incorrectly classified the position as an independent
contractor and is not in compliance with State and Federal mandates. To avoid State and
Federal penalties, the position has been amended to correctly reflect atemporary/part-
time classification.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson that
the City Council and acting as ex officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, a subsidiary District of the City of Cypress, ratify the following action
taken for compliance with State and Federal laws: 1) reclassification of the
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Administrative Intern position from independent contractor to temporary/part-time for
the City of Cypress and the Cypress Recreation and Park District and 2) transfer of
current year and fiscal year 1991-92 budgeted funds for the Administrative Intern
position from the contract labor account to the part-time salaries account for the
Planning Department and the Recreation and Park District. 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 MANDATORY RETIREMENT PLAN FOR PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES: The City Manager asked the Personnel Director to present the staff report
dated June 17, 1991, which addressed the requirement that all state and local government
employees shall be covered by a "qualified" retirement system. For the City and the
Recreation and Park District, this law will affect all of the temporary part-time and
seasonal employees not currently covered by the Public Employees Retirement System and
Orange County Employees Retirement System. There are several different options being
considered based on the individual needs of each City.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
authorize and direct staff to: 1) Research and study the alternatives available relating to
the implementation of "OBRA 1990," and recommend to the City Council the best
alternative for the City to be adopted prior to December 31, 1991; and 2) Effective July
5, 1991, deduct 7.5% of the qualified wages of City employees not covered by a retirement
system and place this money in a special fund to be used to pay the retirement cost, as
established in the future retirement plan; and any adjustments of the amount deducted
shall be reconciled after the retirement plan is adopted. 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 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO THE TRAFFIC
COMMISSION: Mayor Bowman stated that the Council interviewed three applicants for
the single vacancy on the Traffic Commission on June 10, 1991. It was moved by
Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to nominate Carl David
Re for the position. 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 DETERMINATION OF BENEFIT TO THE CIVIC CENTER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA OF ACTIONS UNDER AN OWNER
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS HOMES, INC.: The City Manager
requested that Ms. Maryanne Goodkind of the City Attorney's office, Burke, Williams and
Sorenson review their report dated June 18, 1991 which indicated that the initial phase of
public improvements by Cypress Homes, Inc. is completed and it is now appropriate for
the City and the Agency each to adopt a Resolution concerning the execution and
delivery of the Note and the benefit of the improvements to the Project Area.
Councilmember Age stated that Security Pacific Bank, her employer, was involved in this
project and she has abstained on this issue in the past and will again abstain from voting.
The City Attorney stated that Councilmember Age has consulted him and he has advised
her that she should abstain from voting on Items 44, 45, 46, 49 and 50.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Partin to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, determining benefit to the Redevelopment
Agency of the City of Cypress Civic Center Redevelopment Project Area.
RESOLUTION NO. 3954
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
DETERMINING BENEFIT TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
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CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL LEVY BY COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.
1 (SORRENTO HOMES) OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1991-92:
Ms. Goodkind summarized the report dated June 18, 1991 indicating that the City Council
acting as the legislative body of the Community Facilities District No. 1 (Sorrento Homes)
of the City of Cypress adopted an ordinance which levied a special tax pursuant to the
Mello-Roos Act and it is now appropriate to levy the first special tax for the Fiscal Year
1991-92. The fact there is six months capitalized interest, the levies on the two different
types of homes are considerably lower that the maximum tax that is authorized pursuant
to that Ordinance.
Responding to questions from Council, Ms. Goodkind replied that there is the overall debt
service to consider, the initial administrative fee and then there is an annual
administrative fee for each Fiscal Year.
The City Manager explained that the City does not know the exact administrative cost
that will be incurred, so in the initial issuance there are reserve funds for this purpose.
Responding to Mayor Bowman, the Finance Director answered that the reason 113 lots
will not be assessed is because they have not been completed yet; therefore, they are not
on the tax rolls as separate units for the current year, but will in the following year.
Mayor Bowman stated that those units are all part of the Mello-Roos district and those
113 sites are not contributing to the tax. He also stated that he was not aware that 113
lots were not going to be taxed and excluded from the assessment.
After further discussion, Mayor Bowman suggested that this item be continued to the
meeting of July 8 and directed the City Attorney's office to bring the agreement to
indicate where it says these 113 sites wouldn't be included in the assessment. He would
not vote for this tonight.
The Finance Director commented that he believed that, as of the date of this document,
no homeowner was liable. They haven't moved in or accepted any of the property;
therefore, the developer will pay the full tax.
It was moved by Mayor Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Partin to continue this
item to the meeting of July 8, 1991 for further clarification. The motion carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF THE DEFEASANCE OF THE 1966 CYPRESS
CIVIC CENTER CORPORATION LEASEHOLD REVENUE BONDS AND APPROVAL
AND AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF CERTIFICATES
OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC CENTER REFINANCING AND IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS) EVIDENCING INTERESTS IN LEASE PAYMENTS TO BE MADE BY THE
CITY TO THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: The City Attorney's office presented the
staff report dated June 18, 1991, which indicated this relates to the refinancing of the
Civic Center Facility for the primary purpose of financing the acquisition and
construction of a new Senior Citizens Center. In order to fund this, staff is proposing to:
1) defease the 1966 leasehold revenue bonds, which would release the Civic Center form
the lien created under those bonds; and 2) execute and deliver Certificates of
Participation (COP) in an amount not to exceed $6,000,000. The COP transaction would
be secured by a new lien on the Civic Center site and facilities. It is proposed that the
Certificates be sold at a public sale. The City has retained the services of Seidler-
Fitzgerald as financial advisor and Burke, Williams, Sorensen & Gaar as Special Counsel.
The suggested Resolution approved the defeasance of the 1966 bonds, the issuance of the
COP and the projects to be financed by COP and approved the execution of the following
documents: Escrow Deposit Agreement, Base Lease, Lease Agreement, Memorandum of
Lease Agreement, Reimbursement Agreement and Preliminary Official Statement.
Responding to Councilmember Kerry, Ms. Goodkind advised that the minimum price for
the bonds would be minimum $5,000 and when a sale date was known, notices would be
sent to the citizens to apprise them of the sale date and a phone number they could place
orders.
Mr. John White, Seidler-Fitzgerald, provided additional explanation and he reported that
the interest rate, conservatively, would be about 7.5% in today's market.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Partin to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving defeasance of certain bonds and
approval and authorization of the execution and delivery of certificates of participation
evidencing interests in lease payments to be made by the City to the Redevelopment
Agency.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3955
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE DEFEASANCE OF CERTAIN BONDS,
DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN PROJECTS ARE OF BENEFIT TO THE CIVIC
CENTER REDEVELOPMENT AREA AS AMENDED; APPROVING CERTAIN
PUBLIC PROJECTS; APPROVING THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF
CERTIFICATES OF PARTICIPATION (CIVIC CENTER REFINANCING AND
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS), IN THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$6,000,000 IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO PAY THE COSTS OF SUCH
PROJECTS; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID CERTIFICATES OF
PARTICIPATION; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING REIMBURSEMENT
CONTRACT; AND AUTHORIZING CERTAIN OTHER ACTIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF SAID CERTIFICATES OF
PARTICIPATION.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry, Nicholson, Partin and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED:I COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 45555 - 45817: It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by
Councilmember Age to approve the Warrants No. 45555 through 45817 in the amount of
$670,295.29. 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
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 11:12 p.m. to enable the Council to act
as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 11:16 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
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 Bowman adjourned the meeting at 11:19 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on
July 8, 1991 in the Administrative Conference Room.
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