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MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 15, 1992
The Adjourned Regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was
called to order at 4:05 p.m., Monday, June 15, 1992, in the
Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, by Mayor Richard Partin.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and
Partin
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex and staff
members Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Eynon, Storey and Wicker, along
with Redevelopment Consultant Bill Kelly.
The City Manager outlined the redevelopment project areas and
introduced the Redevelopment Consultant Bill Kelly.
Mr. Kelly advised that, for the last four months, he has been
developing some of the planning and organizational elements for
the Agency and he explained those elements. He mentioned that
the Agency will spend a lot of time preparing public handouts.
Mr. Kelly discussed the three elements of the Community
Development strategy, i.e., capital improvements, housing study
and economic development. The Planning Director presented the
discussion on the housing set aside, where 20% of the gross
revenue is coming in from redevelopment project areas and,
currently, it is coming out of the race track project. Some of
the things that will be included in the housing strategy are:
Housing Element, Regional Housing Needs Assessment, Special Needs
Groups, Economic Development, which is the major goal of
Redevelopment and City programs in addition to the housing
element.
Mr. Kelly stated that a very important part of Economic
Development Strategy is to allow those projects into project
areas that bring the most revenue to the City. The City must
become proactive and not reactive.
The Finance Director, Richard Storey, discussed the debt which
had been broken down into three areas: public improvements,
economic development and housing development. He discussed
various methods of paying off the debt.
Mr. Kelly addressed possible future projects, by project area,
for the Civic Center, Los Alamitos Race Track and Lincoln Avenue,
including capital improvement projects, housing and marketing.
There ensued a question and answer period on the types of
businesses which would bring the most revenue to the City. A
goal had to be set and he suggested two courses of action: a
short term implementation program to help solve problems and a
long term program. Mr. Kelly presented marketing brochures from
various Southern California cities.
The City Manager stated that the City must have the vision and
the specific plans before successful marketing can occur.
EC Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 5:45 p.m. and
reconvened at 5:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
After further discussion, the City Manager advised that if there
is to be a meeting with the top officials of the Fuji Company, a
formal plan must be ready for presentation to them.
c'ONSTDERATTON OF CYPRESS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SERVICES: The City
Manager stated that if the Council wished to proceed with an
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agreement between the City and the Boys and Girls Club Executive
Board Members, they could authorize the City Attorney to draft
that agreement.
Councilmember Nicholson reported on the activity taking place at
the Boys and Girls Club.
The City Manager advised that there is funding for the summer 12
week period for the Cypress Recreation and Park District.
COUNCILMEMBER KERRY LEFT THE MEETING AT 6:10 P.M.
The Recreation and Park Director reiterated that the agreement
was only for 12 weeks and they will be through as of September
11. The Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors would take over
after that date.
Councilmember Nicholson reported that the Boys and Girls Club
will be asking the City to release the $6,000 that was
specifically for the Latch-Key program.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by
Councilmember Nicholson to release the $6,000 to the Boys and
Girls Club. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson and
Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by
Councilmember Nicholson to direct the City Attorney to finalize
the agreement between the City and the Boys and Girls Club. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nic:riolson and
Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
Ms. June Liu, Recreation Services Manager, presented the Council
with a draft program schedule of indoor and outdoor activities
for the Boys and Girls Club.
Regarding the State budget crisis, the City Manager reported that
he has received Faxesftoday from the League on this issue and it
is extremely serious. The City of Cypress cannot afford a $2
million revenue cut. Mayor Partin stated he received a message
from Mayor Smith of Westminster who is having a press conference
tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. on this subject. He said that he would
attend that conference.
The City Manager stated that this 15% budget cut could would cost
the City about 30 employees and the City. has already made major
budget cuts.
Each Councilmember would call Senator Green and Assemblywoman
Allen during the week.
Councilmember Bowman remarked that if the City will have to cut
their budget by 15%, then the State should be required to do the
same.
Each of the employee groups will also call the State
representatives.
The Assistant City Manager mentioned the June 12 League of Cities
bulletin that all Councilmembers received.
The City Manager advised that the State is considering taking
away a percent of augmentation funds from the various special
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Districts, which would also affect County fire services who
receive monies from those funds. The State is also considering
taking revenue away from the Redevelopment Agencies.
Regarding the Cypress Redevelopment Agency, the Planning Director
clarified that the direction from the Council was to focus
immediately on the race track property, specifically,
facilitating the development of a higher-end hotel. They will
consider the financial projections, the market studies for a
hotel and put together a plan. In order to facilitate the
` improvements for Lincoln Avenue while focusing on the race track,
there was discussion on the possibility of taking advantage of
some of the interim solutions suggested for Lincoln Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m. to
5:00 p.m., Monday, June 22, 1992 in the Administrative Conference
Room.
Gti~-~
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
C TY CLE OF T CITY OF CYPRESS
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