Minutes 92-05-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 11, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:35
p.m., Monday, May 11, 1992, in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall,
West Wing, 5275 Orange Avenue, Mayor Richard Partin presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Acting City Attorney
John Cavanaugh, staff members Christine Eynon, Holly Hamlin, Gene Donovan and
Gonzalo Vazquez and Cotton-Beland Consultants Karen Warner and Dale Beland.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin immediately recessed the meeting at 4:35 p.m. to
enable the Council to enter into a Closed Session to discuss a matter of
litigation. The meeting reconvened at 4:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present.
WORKSHOP SESSION: Growth Management Element to the General Plan.
Planning Director Eynon introduced Karen Warner of Cotton-Beland who briefly
updated the Council on the status of the General Plan. An administrative
draft of the Plan has been completed with the exception of the circulation
element, which is still in progress. A public hearing draft General Plan
Element is anticipated to be completed by mid-June. The circulation and
senior housing element are on a different timetable. Associate Planner Hamlin
commented that the State of California has seven required elements to the
General Plan for every City in the State. The Growth Management Plan is
required as part of the result of the voters adoption of Measure M and in
order to receive their share of the revenues, the City has to adopt a Growth
Management Plan. The Public Works Director commented on the other items that
will accompany the Growth Management element, such as, pavement management and
congestion management programs. The Administrative Analyst stated that all
the details are being pulled together for the June 30 deadline. Mr. Beland
cautioned that the circulation element and land use have to be included in the
f,7rra1 version of the Growth Management Element and thoroughly consistent with
both of those two policies.
RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 5:20 p.m. to enable the Council
to reconvene in the Council Chamber. The meeting commenced at 5:30 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present, City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Acting City
Attorney John Cavanaugh and staff members Bacock, Barrett, Donovan, Eynon,
Wicker and Storey also present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. No one wished to
speak.
CONSIDERATION OF EMERGENCY INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF CITY STORM DRAIN PUMPS:
The Public Works Director summarized the staff report dated may 4, 1992, which
described the excessive rust and corrosion found to exist in at least two of
the main storm drain pump housings at Pump Station Number 1. There are three
separate pump stations along Myra Avenue and each pump station has two pumps,
for a total of six 30" storm drain pumps. These pumps protect the houses
south of the Carbon Creek Storm Channel and had any of these pumps failed to
operate during the February storms, extensive flooding would have occurred in
that area. It is estimated that removal and repairs for each of these pumps
may range from $4,000 to $16,000 each. Vaughan's Industrial Repair Co., Inc.,
is currently being used to overhaul the first two of these pumps on an
emergency "force account" basis. Staff is satisfied with their work and
recommended waiving the normal bidding process and authorizing a contract with
them to proceed with the work on the remaining pumps.
Councilmember Bowman did express concern on spending that amount of money on
the pumps without getting bids.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to: 1)
confirm that the situation at Pump Station No. 1 be considered an emergency
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and approve and authorize the removal, inspection and repair of the two pumps
at Pump Station No. 1 on a "force account" basis by Vaughan's Industrial
Repair Co., Inc., 16224 Garfield Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723; 2) waive the
normal formal bidding process; 3) award a contract to Vaughan's Industrial
Repair Co., Inc. on a "force account" basis to remove, inspect and repair the
four remaining storm drain pumps from Stations 2 and 3 located on Myra Avenue,
in an amount not to exceed $96,000 (This amount includes the first two pumps
presently being worked on.); and 4) approve the appropriation of a not-to-
exceed amount of $96,000 from the fund balance of the General Fund to Account
No. 4186-11-218-08. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to, be considered
by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving
the recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Councilmember Bowman requested that Item No. 5, Consideration of Monthly
Investment Program for the Month of March 1992, and Item No. 11, Consideration
of Adoption of the Resolution for the Formation of a Hearing Body, be removed
for further discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 2 through 17 with the exception of Items
No. 5 and 11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 2: Consideration of Approval of City Council Minutes of April 25,
1992 and April 27, 1992.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of April 25, 1992
and April 27, 1992, as submitted.
Item No. 3: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions
Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 4: Consideration of Proclaiming May 1992, as "Water Awareness
Month".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 1992,
as "Water Awareness Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: Consideration of Proclaiming May 17 - 23, 1992, as "Public Works
Week".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week
of May 17 - 23, 1992, as "Public Works Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 7: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License
Transfer Filed by Prestige Stations, Inc., D.B.A. AM/PM Market, 9511 Valley
View, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 8: Consideration of the Single-Family Residential Mortgage Revenue
Bonds Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1991.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Proclaiming June 14, 1992, as "AIDS Walk Day" in
the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim June 14,
1992; as "AIDS Walk Day" in the City of Cypress.
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Item No. 10: Consideration of Proclamation Urging the Citizens of the
Community to "Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" on Flag Day, June 14, 1992.
Recommendation:. That the Mayor and City Council officially issue a
Proclamation urging the citizens of Cypress to "Pause for the Pledge of
Allegiance" at 4:00 p.m. PDT, on Flag Day, June 14, 1992.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Approval of City Engineer's Report for Cypress
Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Declaration of
Intention to Order the Modification of Said Maintenance District No. 1 for ~-'`r~
Fiscal Year 1992-93, City of Cypress Project 8615-90.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving the City Engineer's Report, dated May 1, 1992, for
Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1; and 2) Adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, declaring Council's intention
to order the modification of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 1992-93, subsequent to a Public Hearing on June
8, 1992, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
RESOLUTION N0. 4066
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DATED MAY 1, 1992, FOR CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT N0. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR
1992-93.
RESOLUTION N0. 4067
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE MODIFICATION OF CYPRESS CORPORATE
CENTER LAPDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT N0. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992-93,
PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AND FIXING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO.
Item No. 13: Continuation of Consideration of Zoning Determination Request -
Keeping of Falcons in Residential Zone.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this item to the City Council
meeting of May 26, 1992.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 90-25,
Cypress Pointe Senior Community, 5120 Lincoln Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an extension of Conditional Use
Permit No. 90-25 for a period of 90 days, to expire on August 9, 1992.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Continued Participation in the Teaching
Scholarship Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue to support the Cypress High
School's Teaching Scholarship Program and authorize two (2) $200 scholarships
to be awarded to graduating seniors pursuing teaching careers.
Item No. 16: Consideration of CATV Commission Recommendation on Revision of
the Satellite Dish Ordinance.
Recommendation: That the City Council direct the Planning Department to study
and report back on the impact of changing technologies with the City Satellite
Dish Ordinance No. 826.
Recreation & Park District Ma .ers:
Item No. 17: Consideration of Authorization to Attend the National Assembly
of Local Arts Agencies Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, authorize the
attendance of Malcolm Johnson, Recreation Services Manager, to the National
Assembly of Local Arts Agencies Conference to be held on June 6 - 9, 1992, in
Tucson, Arizona, and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses
incurred.
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Regarding Item No. 5, March 1992 Monthly Investment Program, Councilmember
Bowman asked how the funds in the Drug Asset Seizure account would be used and
the Chief responded that all of the light bars on the patrol vehicles will be
replaced, and, in addition the department will upgrade the armory with
supplies and riot gear. The Finance Director stated that the funds would also
be used for the employment of a Police Officer.
In regard to Item No. 11, Consideration of Adoption of the Resolution for the
Formation of a Hearing Body, Councilmember Bowman questioned when the
personnel for the hearing body would be appointed and the term limit. The
Acting City Attorney answered that there is no limit on the citizen terms and
he explained the purpose of that body.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to
receive and file the March Investment Program and to adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, for the formation of the Hearing Body, pursuant
to Ordinance No. 879 regarding Non-Conforming Uses, Structures, Screening,
Performance Standards, and Signs.
RESOLUTION N0. 4068
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPOINTING A
HEARING BODY FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING NON-CONFORMING USES,
STRUCTURES, SCREENING, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, AND SIGNS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 16 ET• SEQ• OF APPENDIX I, "ZONING," OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ORDINANCES {Second Readings & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving amendment to
CUP No. 81-13.
RESOLUTION N0. 4069
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 81-13 - WITH
CONDITIONS (PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE AT MORRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 9952 GRAHAM
STREET).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving amendment to
CUP No. 88-16.
RESOLUTION N0. 4070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 88-16 - WITH CONDITIONS
(PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER AT CAWTHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 4545 MYRA
AVENUE).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving amendment to
CUP No. 91-16.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4071
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-16 - WITH CONDITIONS (ALLOW
MAXIMUM OF 100 RACING/HOMING PIGEONS AT 6876 MOLOKAI DRIVE).
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
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving amendment
to CUP No. 91-2.
RESOLUTION N0. 4072
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 91-2 - WITH CONDITIONS (RAISE
HEIGHT OF 15 CONDOMINIUM UNITS, 5409, 5411, 5421, 5431, AND 5433 CAMP
STREET).
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 5:50 p.m. to allow the
Council to enter into Closed Session for purposes of personnel and litigation.
The meeting reconvened at 7:33 p.m. with all Councilmembers present and staff
members Essex, Cavanaugh, Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Donovan, Eynon, Storey and
Wicker also present.
7:30 P.M. SESSrnN;
PLEDGE OF A FrraNrF; The pledge was led by Councilmember Kerry.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Partin presented Certificates of Special Recognition to
Brent Avila, Jonathan Bower, Kristie Hodges, Michael Ruiz and Jennifer Sherrin
who were named to the Orange Empire Conference Little Scholar Team of the
Cypress Pop Warner Football Program.
Mr. Phillip Eurs received a Certificate of Special Recognition, presented by
Mayor Partin, for placing first in the Orange County Spelling Bee Competition
at the Junior High School level. He will be competing in the National
Spelling Bee Competition in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Partin presented Service Plaques to former Civic Center Corporation
Board Members Hilliard Warren, Christine Swain and Andrew Lachina. Former
member Ellen Friedmann was unable to attend the meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
Responding to Council, Chief Wicker stated that there is a unit of emergency
services in the state with mutual aid agreements and the feeling of commitment
in the community carried over to Los Angeles County during the recent civil
disturbance.
Ms. Mary Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, commended and thanked
the Cypress Police Department and the firemen from Stations 12 and 17,
National Guardsmen and servicemen from Cypress who participated in quelling
the recent unrest in Los Angeles.
Councilmember Kerry reported on the Loyalty Day celebration held at Veterans
Park on May 2, 1992. The event was very positive with approximately 350
people attending with representation from many of the VFW posts throughout
Orange County.
Councilmember Kerry attended the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.)
where the City of Cypress was presented with a plaque for their participation
in the Greater Orange County Volunteer Program.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
No one wished to speak.
The City Manager reported that the Council met at 4:30 p.m. with the
consultants from Cotton-Beland Associates and the Planning staff to discuss
the growth element of the overall General Plan document and he then summarized
those actions taken by the Council during the regular 5:30 portion of the
meeting.
The Acting City Attorney reviewed discussions held with the Council during the
4:30 p.m. Closed Session on an exposure to litigation matter. During the 5:30
p.m. Closed Session, Council authorized settlement of Orange County Superior
Action 598697, Garrett vs. City of Cypress; and exposure to litigation.
CONSID RATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• COPLEY,/COLONY'S PROPOSED USE OF TWO CABLE
('HANNELS FOR "PAY-PER-VIEW" SERVICE: Mayor Partin opened the public hearing.
The Assistant City Manager summarized the staff report dated May 5, 1992,
which indicated that Copley/Colony Cablevision had requested a public hearing
to receive input on its proposed use of two of the new seven channels
allocated for subscriber use. The specific services to be provided are
"Viewers Choice 1" and "Request 1." The Cable Commission has reviewed
Copley/Colony's programming evaluation study, along with this specific
request, and has determined that the provision of two "Pay Per View" movie
services was of sufficient demand among those new services requested to
warrant the Commission's support of this proposal.
Mr. Larry Carragher, General Manager of Cypress Copley/Colony, 5595 Corporate
Avenue, Cypress, explained the two services which provide recent movie
releases. He volunteered to answer any questions about the services.
Responding to Council, there is a code that has to be entered by the
subscriber so there is some method of security and parental control to stop
the overordering of Pay-Per-View movies.
CATV Commissioner Chairman Bob Parish, 9383 Lexington Street, Cypress, stated
that the CATV Commission unanimously endorsed the proposal of Copley/Colony to
provide the Pay Per View channels.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in support of or
in opposition to the proposed use of Pay Per View Service. No one spoke.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to close the public hearing and accept the CATV Commission's recommendation.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-5.
ESTABLISHMENT OF A RETAIL DRY CLEANERS WITH ONSITE GARMENT CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
10953 MERIDIAN DRIVE UNIT 1-M: The public hearing was opened by Mayor
Partin. The Planning Director presented the staff report dated April 2, 1992,
which represented a request to establish an onsite retail dry cleaners to
include the use of garment cleaning and finishing equipment located within the
Meridian Plaza, 10953 Meridian. In accordance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration will be filed for
this project. The applicant proposed to use one 30 pound dry cleaning
machine. The installation and operation of the machine required a permit from
the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) and an approved
SCAQMD permit has been obtained by the applicant. Notices of the public
hearing were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300
foot radius of the site. To date, staff has received no comments on this
application.
A representative of the business owner, 10953 Meridian, Unit 1-M, Cypress,
stated that they accepted the conditions of approval.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
close the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration according to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and approve CUP No.
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92-5, subject to conditions. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATT~N OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• REVI OF D VELOPMENT AGRE MENT NO 88 2
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS HOM S, INC.: The public hearing was
declared open by Mayor Partin. The Planning Director summarized the staff
report dated May 4, 1992, which indicated that state law requires that all
development agreements be subject to periodic public review at a public
hearing. This action is a review of Sorrento Planned Community Development
Agreement No. 88-2 and no changes to the Development Agreement are proposed.
The review of a development agreement is not considered to be a project
according to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The
Development Agreement assures the City that the developer will fulfill the
intent to complete the development for the entire buildout of the project, in
accordance with the Specific Plan and EIR. 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 received two telephone
responses as a result of the public notification. The respondents expressed
concerns regarding noise from construction activities beginning at 6 a.m.; the
status of the drainage along the east side of Denni Street and the dirt piles
located across from Avenida Granada.
Ms. Molly Wittenberg, representing Sorrento Homes, answered questions from
Council.
Responding to Councilmember Kerry, the Public Works Director advised that the
sandbags and dirt will be left on site for approximately two years.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to
the review.
Ms. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, stated she had called about the dirt
piles and suggested a free car wash every other week.
No one else wished to speak in support of or opposition to the review.
Councilmember Age stated that she would abstain from voting on this issue
because, at the time, her employer, Security Pacific Bank, had a loan on the
development and she has abstained continuously on this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
close the public hearing and receive and file the Review for Development
Agreement No. 88-2 between the City of Cypress and Cypress Homes, Inc. The
motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT A~RFFMFNT NO 90-1
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP: Mayor
Partin opened the hearing. The City Manager announced that he did receive a
call from Mr. Lloyd Arnold who indicated that, since this was a routine
review, he would not be present for the hearing but was supportive of the
ongoing review. The Planning Director reviewed the staff report dated May 4,
1992, which described the requirements of the State law, the action is only a
review of Development Agreement No. 90-1 with no changes proposed to the
Cypress Development Partnership Development Agreement. The review of a
development agreement is not considered to be a project according to the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Development
Agreement assures the City the developer will fulfill the intent to complete
the development for the entire buildout of the project, in accordance with the
Specific Plan and EIR. A minor amendment to Development Agreement No. 90-1
was executed on March 14, 1991. 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 comments regarding this
matter.
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Mayor Partin asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in favor of or
against the review. No one spoke.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
close the public hearing and receive and file the Review for Development
Agreement No. 90-1, between the City of Cypress and the Cypress Development
Partnership. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
rnnicTnr~oTTnn~ OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 92-2.
SF('TION 10 1 COMMERCIAL USES ~ ADDITION OF ITEM 32 1 AND 32.2 DRY CLEANERS
L~lITH AND WITHOUT ONSITE CLEANING EOUIPM NT: The public hearing was opened by
Mayor Partin. Planning Director Eynon summarized the staff report dated April
9, 1992, which explained that the Cypress Zoning Code did not have separate
regulations for drop off and onsite dry cleaning agencies. Upon discussion,
Council directed staff to amend the Cypress Zoning Ordinance to permit drop-
off agencies and to require a conditional use permit for onsite dry cleaning
agencies. The distinction between drop off and onsite agencies is relatively
clear. Drop off agencies will not permit any equipment which requires Sout h
Coast Air Quality Management District approval. Several areas were researched
provide an understanding of onsite drycleaning operations. The Planning
Director mentioned, for the record, that the last amendment to the Commercial
Ordinance was approved correctly but there was a typographical error in the
final copy and health spas and gymnasiums were listed as permitted when they
are conditional uses and they have always been.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the amendment. No
one spoke.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows,
amending Secton 10.1 of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance.
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION
10.1 OF THE APPENDIX I, "ZONING," OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CnNTrN ATION OF DISCUSSION OF PARKING ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH EVENING BINGO
OPERATIONS AT THE CYPRESS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB: The Public Works Director
presented the staff report dated April 30, 1992, which described the
discussions of the Traffic Commission on the possible implementation of a
preferential parking permit program on the residential streets in the vicinity
of the Boys and Girls Club. The Commission reviewed the survey of the
residents in the area to determine which residents would like to be included
in such a program. The Public Works Director corrected the estimated cost for
the implementation of such a program from $15,000 to $1,500. In past meetings
with area residents, it was stated by some that the Wednesday night bingo
operations were not a concern. However, they did seek assurance that if
parking became a problem, they could come back to the Traffic Commission. The
Traffic Commission unanimously agreed to recommend not to implement the
preferential parking permit program at this time and to receive and file the
report.
Councilmember Bowman advised that a letter had been received from the Booster
Clubs indicating that they have set a target date of July 1 for relocation to
Lexington Junior High School.
Mr. Gerald Elftman, 4161 Paseo de Oro, Cypress, reported that they have set a
tentative target date of July 1, they will be receiving bids for equipment at
the May 23 meeting and will be making decisions for ordering the equipment at
that time. They have given a letter to the Traffic Commission requesting
parking considerations at the Junior High School site and will be attending
the next Traffic Commission meeting.
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Councilmembers Nicholson and Kerry commended the Booster Clubs for all the
effort they expended in finding another site.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Partin announced, for the benefit of the residents in the audience, that
the bingos are moving.
Mr. Donald Eldridge, 4831 Myra Street, Cypress, stated that when this started,
the residents agreed to allow Wednesday night bingo, but if they continue
making noise then they will have to leave too.
Mrs. Elinor Stein, 4991 Myra Avenue, mentioned that the only other thing left
would be the Boys Club application for a conditional use permit and she is
ready to testify on that.
CONSIDERATION OF REPORT R ATIV TO POSSIBLE Srn~RrE OF FUNDING FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A PEDESTRIAN BRIDE A.T HO D R STREET AND THE STANTON CHANNEL:
The Public Works Director introduced Gonzalo Vazquez, Administrative Analyst,
who presented the staff report dated April 27, 1992, which described the
various funding measures which could be utilized to construct the bridge.
Assembly Bill 2766 has Discretionary Funds made available by means of an
additional motor vehicle registration fee; Proposition 116 Bicycle Grant
Program for competitively selected bicycle commuter projects; and Cypress
Business Park Traffic Mitigation funds generated by developer fees imposed on
new development in the Business Park are all possible sources of funding for
the bridge.
Mayor Partin expressed his hesitancy in spending $100,000 on a foot bridge
that might be better spent on other traffic mitigation.
After some discussion on traffic bridges, pedestrian bridges and their cost
and placement, Mr. Stanley Jones, 11365 Orrs Court, Cypress, stated that he
lived just off of Holder Street, urged the Council to consider a regular
bridge for vehicles because of the traffic on Valley View Street and Knott
Avenue. Holder Street is a wide street with signalization and there is no
reason there isn't a regular traffic bridge over the channel. He understood
that there had been money set aside in an escrow account for a bridge. The
City Manager confirmed that money was deposited in an account by the
developer.
Councilmember Bowman stated, with Council concurrence, he would be in favor of
looking at the possibility of putting a bridge over the channel at Holder
Street that would accommodate both vehicle and pedestrians.
Councilmember Kerry expressed concern about the project, and the residents
around the area would have to come forward or conduct another survey. She
wanted some form of evaluation of the cost and desirability of a bridge.
Councilmember Age agreed. Mayor Partin suggested that the survey include all
residences east of Valley View Street rather than just the local tract. The
City Manager suggested that the Council direct the Traffic Commission to
conduct a survey, perhaps expanding the survey to include some options that
suit the area, i.e., eliminate truck route designation and other restrictions,
but not necessarily to serve as a major thoroughfare.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
direct the Traffic Commission to prepare a survey on the opening of Holder
Street for Council's .approval. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF SEVEN-YEAR CONGESTION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CMP)/REVISED
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN ,(MEASURE M) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
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PRO The Public Works Director reviewed the staff report dated April 28,
1992, which described a seven year construction plan that the City prepares
and submits to the Orange County Transportation Authority. Congestion
Management Program (CMP) legislation requires that the Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) be updated on an annual basis to demonstrate the City's efforts
in alleviating traffic congestion. This component is essential to the City's
participation to insure receipt of CMP funding. With the reconciliation of
Measure M requirements with the CMP, the proposed CIP will satisfy
requirements for both measures.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to: 1)
approve the draft Seven Year Congestion Management Program/Revised Traffic
Improvement and Growth Management Plan (Measure M) Capital Improvement
Program; and 2) authorize staff to submit the draft Seven Year Congestion
Management Program/Revised Traffic Improvement and Growth Management Plan
(Measure M) Capital Improvement Program to the Orange County Transportation
Authority. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING THE CLASS SPECIFICATION AND COMPENSATION FOR
RESIDENT ENGINEER/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER: The Personnel Director summarized the
staff report dated May 5, 1992, which represented a request to establish a new
regular full-time position entitled Resident Engineer/Construction Manager to
oversee the construction of the Senior Center project. The position will be
classified as management and the employee shall be considered a department
head. The incumbent would be hired as a regular full-time employee of the
City for approximately one year.
The Acting City Attorney advised that this arrangement was considered an
employment agreement.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to:
1) adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the
class specification and compensation for Resident Engineer/Construction
Manager; and 2) approve the attached job specification for said position.
RESOLUTION N0. 4073
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 3574, BY ADDING A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR RESIDENT
ENGINEER/CONSTRUCTION MANAGER TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND
ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
r.~NSTnFRATION OF~TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR A CLASSIC CAR SNOW - LOS ALAMITOS
RACE TRACK FOR JULY 4, 1992: The City Manager reported that the General
Manager of the Quarterhorse Association requested that this item be withdrawn
because there was no authorization for this request to be placed on the
Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
receive and file the staff report dated May 6, 1992. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
r.ONSIDERATrON OF EMPLOYMENT OF PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT FOR ASSIGNMENT TO
iaw ENFORCEMENT COURT LIAISON SERVICES FOR THE CITIES OF CYPRESS, LOS ALAMITOS
AND SEAL BEACH: The City Manager commented that this is the first of what
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might be several joint powers ventures shared with adjoining cities in order
to reduce costs and provide more effective service levels.
The Police Chief stated that the staff report dated April 30, 1992 sought
Council's approval to recruit and retain a part-time office assistant
position. In recent meetings, representatives of the Cities of Seal Beach,
Los Alamitos and Cypress identified Law Enforcement Court Liaison Services as
one area of service that would benefit from sharing of costs associated with
that service. The proposal is to consolidate the Court Liaison services of
those three cities and Seal Beach and Los Alamitos would contract by
Memorandum of Agreement for those services from the City of Cypress. Analysis
revealed that combined caseloads of the three jurisdictions could be handled
by a single Court Liaison Clerk and a part-time Office Assistant.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
authorize the City Manager to enter into agreement with the Cities of Los
Alamitos and Seal Beach to provide Law Enforcement Court Liaison Services on a
contract basis and to approve the recruitment and employment of a part-time
Office Assistant position for the Police Department specifically to staff the
Court Liaison function in concert with the full-time Court Liaison Clerk, upon
the approval of the subject agreement. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCI ENA TINE Q
MORATORIUM ON CHURCHE$_LOCATED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES: OP-10,000, CN-10,x, CG-
.10,000 AND CH-10,000: The Planning Director presented the staff report dated
May 6, 1992, which indicated staff was directed by Council to prepare
appropriate documents for the enactment of an urgency moratorium ordinance
prohibiting the construction of any church within the OP-10,000, CN-10,000,
CG-10,000 and CH-10,000 Commercial Zones. The adoption of such an urgency
ordinance requires afour-fifths vote and the initial time period for the
Ordinance is 45 days from the date of its adoption. There is also the Lincoln
Center Combining Zone which is a commercial underlying base allowing all urban
uses subject to a conditional use permit and she requested clarification from
the Council if they also wanted that included as part of the Ordinance.
Councilmember Bowman recommended that the Lincoln Center Combining Zone be
included in the Ordinance. Councilmember Kerry concurred and supports the
item.
The Acting City Attorney clarified, for the record, that if Council is going
to add the Lincoln Avenue Combining Zone, it would be added to Section 3 of
the Ordinance as a new sub-paragraph (e).
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows,
enacting a zoning moratorium on the construction of any church within the OP-
10,000, CN-10,000, CG-10,000 and CH-10,000, with the addition of sub-paragraph
(e) in Section 3.
ORDINANCE N0. 884
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ENACTING
A MORATORIUM ON CHURCHES LOCATED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES: OP-10,000, CN-
10,000, CG-10,000 AND CH-10,000.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO 50601 -
50874: It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman
to approve the Warrants No. 50601 through 50874 in the amount of
$1,359,660.56. The motion unanimously approved by the following roll call
vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Councilmember Kerry requested the City Attorney to research the City's control
over vending machines on City-owned property, i.e., sidewalks and parking
strips, and return to Council at the June 8, 1992 meeting. She specifically
mentioned the newspaper vending machines at the main Cypress post office and
the City's authority to regulate news racks on publicly-owned property.
Mr. Robert Kernes, Grindlay Street, complained about the facilities for
dumping the City trash trucks that are directly adjacent to his property. The
City can get rid of the present trash dump and put one in that works. He said
he had the deed in his back pocket, he'll give his piece of property to
someone if they say they'll have the trash dump in their back yard.
The Acting City Attorney advised that Mr. Kernes had presented his position
and, at Council's direction, staff can look into the matter and report to
Council at the next meeting. Councilmember Kerry requested that staff advise
Council where they were taking the green waste now and what is the County's
plan and how soon will it be implemented. The City Manager stated that staff
will bring back whatever they can research for the May 26, 1992 meeting.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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