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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 22, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:06
p.m., Monday June 22, 1992, in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall,
West Wing, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Richard Partin presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
ABSENT: None
INTERVIEW SESSION: The City Council interviewed three applicants for the
position of alternate to the Senior Citizens Commission.
RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 5:25 p.m. to enable the Council
to reconvene in the Council Chamber. The meeting reconvened at 5:37 p.m. with
all Councilmembers present. City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Acting
City Attorney John Cavanaugh and staff members Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo,
Eynon, Raymond, Storey and Wicker were also present.
Regarding the appointment of an Alternate to the Senior Citizens Commission,
it was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
nominate Grace Crow as the Alternate. 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
ORAL COMMUNICATION: For matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. No one wished to
speak.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFE~STnNai ENVIRONMENTai PLANNING
SERVICES FOR THE PROPO~Fn AMENDMENT TO THE MCDONN ii C NTER CpFrTFrr PLAN
INITIAL STUDY: The Planning Director presented the TEAM staff report dated
June 18, 1992, which indicated the City Council responded to a request filed
by McDonnell Douglas Realty Company and initiated the planning process for a
proposed amendment to the McDonnell Center Specific Plan. In reviewing the
proposed project application, staff found the original Environmental Impact
Report for McDonnell Center was prepared nearly ten years ago. Due to changes
in land use conditions, regional plans and state laws over the last ten years,
additional environmental documentation will be necessary to satisfy the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Thirteen firms responded to a Request for Proposal (RFP) and staff narrowed
the list to five candidates who were interviewed by the Administrative
Coordinating Team. Based on the results of a complete evaluation, staff
recommended the City retain the services of PBR, a consulting firm based in
Irvine.
Mr. Merle Pautsch, representing MDC Realty Company, 1881 Von Karman, Irvine,
explained that the development that has taken place has utilized some very
large industrial warehouse complexes that use a lot of square footage, but do
not generate the traffic that office or other types of uses would have
generated.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
retain the services of PRB to conduct an initial study for the proposed
amendment to the McDonnell Center Specific Plan; and authorize the City Clerk
to enter into a contract with PBR for an amount not to exceed $48,163 to be
paid by MDC Realty Company. Councilmember Bowman stated he would abstain from
the vote. The motion unanimously 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
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Councilmember Bowman stated that he abstained because he had prepared an offer
on one of the parcels at this site.
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 Kerry requested that Item No. 12, Consideration of CATV
Commission Recommendations for Additional Programming on Channel 52, be
removed for discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 14 with the exception of
Item No. 12. 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 the
Adjourned Regular Meeting of June 1, 1992 and the Regular Meeting of June 8,
1992.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of June 1, 1992 and
June 8, 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 Claim Filed by Virginia C. Williams and Trina
Williams, Heirs of Larry Williams.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and
refer it to the City's Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & Co., for
appropriate disposition.
Item No. 5: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of May
1992.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 6: Consideration of Authorization to Attend the National Federation
of Local Cable Programmers (NFLCP) Annual Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of Howard
Crisp, Management Assistant - Media Services, and CATV Commissioner Janet
Spurgeon to the annual conference of the National Federation of Local Cable
Programmers (NFLCP) to be held on July 15 - 19, 1992, in St. Paul, Minnesota,
and be reimbursed for all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item No. 7: Consideration of Employment List - Office Assistant I/II (Full
Time/Part Time).
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 8: Consideration of Design Review Committee No. 92-19 (Three (3)
Unit Apartment Building, 4782 Grace Avenue, Cypress).
Recommendation: Receive and file.
.Item No. 9: Consideration of Additional Appropriation for FY 1991-92 - Refuse
Debt Service Fund.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the appropriation of $79,878
in Account 4279-60-362-15 (Principal Payment) and $52,784 in Account 4275-60-
362-15 (Interest Payment), and authorize the appropriation of $221,100 in
estimated revenues (1201-60).
Item No. 10: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the City's
Appropriation Limit.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, establishing the City's appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 4079
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING THE
CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE 1992-93 FISCAL YEAR.
Item No. 11: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License
Transfer Filed by Thu Mong Tran and Hieu Vinh for the Former 4-H Natural Food
Site, 6155-57 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 13: Consideration of an Ordinance Implementing the Parking Permit
System.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue consideration of this matter
to the meeting of July 13, 1992.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 14: Consideration of a Resolution Establishing the Cypress
Recreation and Park District's Appropriation Limit.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, establishing the District's appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 177
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX OFFICIO
GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
1992-93 FISCAL YEAR.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Consideration of CATV Commission Recommendations for Additional
Programming on Channel 52, Councilmember Kerry expressed concern about any
possible controversy that might arise from the cablecasting of "Ethics in
America" and "Planet Earth." The Assistant City Manager advised that the CATV
Commission did review the programming, they are familiar with those specific
programs, "Ethics in America" has been shown on the local PBS channels and is
a discussion program. "Planet Earth" dealt with a scientific view of our
surroundings. It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by
Councilmember Bowman to approve the CATV Commission's recommended additions
and changes to the schedule for Channel 52. 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 Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP No. 92-7. ~r
RESOLUTION NO. 4080
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 92-7 - WITH CONDITIONS (PHYSICAL FITNESS
MANUFACTURING FACILITY, 6600 KATELLA 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
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CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 5:55 p.m. to allow the
Council to enter into Closed Session for discussion of personnel and
litigation matters. The meeting reconvened at 7:32 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present. Also present were staff members Essex, Cavanaugh,
Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Eynon, Raymond, Storey and Wicker.
7:30 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Kerry.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Partin presented a Community Service Plaque to Victoria
Kogan, Miss City of Cypress 1991. Ms. Lisa Bigham, Miss Teen Cypress 1991,
was unable to be present.
A Community Service Plaque was presented to former Civic Center Corporation
Member Ellen Friedmann by Mayor Partin.
The next presentation was the showing of a video production by the League of
California Cities on the state budget crisis, entitled "The California Dream--
In Trouble." At the production's conclusion, the City Manager announced that
the names, phone numbers and addresses of the state representatives will
continue to be shown on Channel 52 for those citizens who wish to voice their
concern. The State proposes to take funds equivalent to 30 employees in the
City of Cypress' budget. If this occurs, there will be severe cuts in fire,
police, public works, parks and recreation and other local services. The
citizens deserve to know that it's being cut by the state legislators of both
parties and the governor and he suggested writing to all parties, urging them
to vote against taking funds from city governments.
Mayor Partin stated that this was an extremely serious matter to the cities
and it would be a major blow to the City of Cypress. The City does have a
balanced budget at the moment, it will be passed tonight and, next month, it's
possible it won't be balanced.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
Ms. Alice Rogers, 4219 Dover Circle, Cypress, announced that she has sent a
letter to the Attorney General of the State of California and advised the
Council of its contents which had to do with the Cypress Boys and Girls Club.
She mentioned that it would be shown through investigation and records that
there has been a direct intervention by the Cypress City Council in the
internal affairs of this corporation which led to its closure. She also read
a prepared statement of her involvement with the Cypress Boys and Girls Club.
Mayor Partin stated that the City Council has had no bearing on what has
happened at the Boys and Girls Club and the City is not condemning the Club.
Mr. Bob Sundwall, Vista Sierra, Cypress, stated that he was happy to learn
that monies had been approved for video cameras on police cars.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
No one wished to speak.
The City Manager reported that, after interviews were conducted, Grace Crow
was appointed Alternate to the Senior Citizen Commission and he then
summarized the actions taken by the Council during the 5:30 p.m. portion of
the Agenda.
The Acting City Attorney reviewed discussions held by the Council during the
Closed Session on a decision whether or not to initiate litigation and a
personnel matter involving the State budget.
Mayor Partin announced that if anyone wished to speak on an item, fill out the
form giving name, address and the agenda item.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT
SECONDHAND DEALER'S LICENSE, OWEN & SON WATCH, CLOCK & JEWELRY, 11741 VALLEY
VIEW STREET, SUITE E, CYPRESS: Mayor Partin opened the public hearing. The
City Manager described the application, as indicated in the staff report dated
June 16, 1992, for a Special Permit to allow the conduct of a limited
secondhand business at Owen & Son Watch, Clock & Jewelry, 11741 Valley View
Street, Suite E, Cypress. The Affidavits of Publication, Mailing and Posting
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of the Public Hearing Notices on this matter are on file in the Office of the
City Clerk and, as of this date, no written communications have been received
either in favor of or in opposition to this Special Permit application. In
accordance with Section 15-62 of the Cypress City Code, the City Council
having received the report from the Chief of Police and conducting a Public
hearing, is to determine whether or not the operation of the business will
comport with the peace, health, safety, convenience, good morals and general
welfare of the public, or that the applicant or other persons responsible for
the management or supervision of the business is unfit to be trusted with the
privileges granted by such special permit or has a bad moral character,
intemperate habits or a bad reputation for truth, honesty or integrity.
Following the testimony taken at the Public Hearing, the City Council may deny
the permit; conditionally approve the permit; or unconditionally approve the
permit.
Mr. Gary Owen, the applicant, 610 Moonbeam, Placentia, stated that has a
jewelry, watch and clock repair shop and will also sell jewelry, watches and
clocks. He would like to be able to have customers trade-in watches and/or
clocks for repair .and resale.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or opposition to
the application. No one spoke.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
close the public hearing and approve the application for a special permit for
secondhand dealer operation. 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• ADOPTION OF VARIOUS BUILDING CODES AND
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: Mayor Partin declared the public hearing opened.
The Acting Public Works Director presented the staff report dated June 11,
1992, which indicated that the City Council scheduled a public hearing to
consider the adoption of various building codes and certain amendments to be
held on June 22, 1992. As of this date, no communications, either in favor or
in opposition, have been received. As requested by the City Council at the
meeting of May 26, 1992, the Uniform Building Code Ordinance, page 3,
paragraph 4, Section 1210(a)7, has been revised to read as follows: "The
owner or individual in possession of the property shall be responsible for
annually testing all required smoke detectors."
Councilmember Kerry felt that the obligation should be on the owner of the
property for verifying that the smoke alarm is in working condition for a new
tenant. Councilmember Bowman clarified that the owner is required to provide
a smoke detector in good working order for the tenant.
Responding to Councilmember Bowman, the Acting City Attorney indicated that
the fee schedules mentioned are not required to be addressed in the same
process as the ordinances. If the City adopts the State codes as they are
now, there is a process to fallow but the resolution on the fees is a separate
matter.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of or opposition to the
adoption of the various codes. No one wished to speak.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to close the public hearing and approve the first reading of the Ordinances
and adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follow, adopting by
reference various building codes and certain amendments thereto.
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING
SECTIONS 5-1 AND 5-2 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, THEREBY
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS
THERETO: THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, THE 1991
EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE, THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, THE 1991 EDITION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND THE
1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS.
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ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RESCINDING
ORDINANCE N0. 844 AND AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND
THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1990
EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS.
ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER
19 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 1991 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL
S~E> THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE, AND THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE MATERIAL AND INSTA CATION STANDARDS.
RESOLUTION N0. 4081
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION N0. 3670 AND SETTING FORTH THE LOCAL CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A
DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MODIFICATIONS TO
CERTAIN OF THE FOLLOWING CODES ARE REASONABLY REQUIRED BY LOCAL
CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS: THE 1991 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL CODE AND
THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE.
RESOLUTION N0. 4082
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A
FEE SCHEDULE FOR SIGN PERMITS.
RESOLUTION N0. 4083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION N0. 3669 AND SETTING FORTH THE LOCAL CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A
DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MODIFICATIONS TO
THE 1991 EDITIONS OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, UNIFORM MECHANIC.A.I_ CODE,
UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, AND UNIFORM HOUSING COD ARE REASONABLY
REQUIRED BY LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
RESOLUTION N0. 4084
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS RELATING TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A FEE SCHEDULE TO BE USED WITH THE LATEST EDITIONS OF
THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, NATIONAL ELEr_TRICAi CODE, UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE AND ONIFORM MECHANICAL CODE.
RESOLUTION N0. 4085
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SUPERSEDING
RESOLUTION N0. 3708 AND SETTING FORTH THE LOCAL CONDITIONS UPON WHICH A
DETERMINATION HAS BEEN MADE BY THE CITY COUNCIL THAT MODIFICATIONS TO
THE 1990 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ARE REASONABLY REQUIRED
BY LOCAL CONDITIONS WITHIN 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
CONSIDERATION OF PUB IC HEARING RE• CONDITIONAL US PERMIT NO 92 8 AND
VARIANCE NO 92-2 FOUR UNIT APARTMENT BUI DING, LA SALLE STREET, SOUTH OF
GRACE AVENUE: Mayor Partin opened the hearing. The staff report dated June
17, 1992 advised that staff requested this item be continued.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
continue this item to the meeting of July 13, 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
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CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 92-9, BETHANY
MANOR DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING CENTER, 5950 LAKESHORE DRIVE, CYPRESS: The
public hearing was opened by Mayor Partin. The Planning Director presented
the staff report dated June 8, 1992, which represented a request to establish
a medical therapy clinic and also offer day care services for disabled infants
and children. In accordance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, a Class 1 Categorical exemption will be filed for
this project. Staff has worked closely with Charla Koska of Bethany Manor in
an effort to process this conditional use permit application in a timely t
manner. They are under a time constraint to vacate their present location.
Due to the specialized nature of the proposed day care relating so closely to
the therapy service, staff is presenting the issue of day care as an
incidental use to Council for interpretation of Section 12.8-2.D of the Code.
If approved, the interpretation to permit day care as an incidental use will
apply to future applications in the same zone. Staff recommended a one year
approval be granted for the use of the day care service. Bethany Manor shall
notify the Planning Department prior to the expiration date requesting an
extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9.
Councilmember Kerry mentioned that the word "substantiated" was not included
in Condition No. 7. The Planning Director changed the condition to read,
"Should the city receive substanutiated complaints of noise...."
Ms. Charla Koska, 5813 La Jolla Way, Cypress, stated she was the Director of
the Center and requested Council consideration of the application. Their
present day care is primarily for children with different types of
disabilities and very specialized. Day care is an extension of their other
program and outside children are needed to help with the funding.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the application.
Mr. Manfred Stein, 4991 Myra Avenue, Cypress, stated that his daughter attends
Bethany Manor in the afternoons. She has Downs Syndrome and it is difficult
to find a day care center that will take a 14 year old girl. Bethany Manor is
the only facility in Cypress that will care for her.
No one else spoke in support of or opposition to the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to close the public hearing, find the day care to be similar in use not
requiring additional parking and approve Conditional Use Permit No. 92-9,
subject to the inclusion of day care, adopting the conditions listed in
Exhibit "A," including the condition for a one year 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 CONTINUATION OF THE URGENCY ORDINANCE ENACTING A MORATORIUM
ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHURCHES LOCATED IN COMMERCIAL ZONES: OP-10,000, CN-
10,000, CG-10,000, CH-10,000, AND LC-LINCOLN AVENUE COMBINING ZONE: Mayor
Partin opened the hearing. The Planning Director summarized the staff report
dated June 9, 1992, which stated that an Urgency Ordinance was approved at the
May 11, 1992 Council meeting, which placed a 45-day moratorium on the
construction of any church within the following commercial zones: OP-10,000,
CN-10,000, CG-10,000, CH-10,000 and LC-Lincoln Avenue Combining Zone. The
moratorium will expire on June 25, 1992; therefore, it is necessary for the
Council to determine whether or not to continue the moratorium for an
additional time period of 10 months and 15 days as provided in the California
Government Code Section 65858(a). Notice of the public hearing was prepared
and posted in accordance with Section 65090 of the California Government Code.
She advised that three letters were received and Council has been made aware
of those communications.
Mayor Partin requested that those persons wishing to speak in support of or
opposition to the moratorium come forward.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, 4588 Blanca Drive, Cypress, complained about the Chamber
sound system. He commented that tax revenue is not the logical reason for
restricting freedom of religion and he found it difficult to understand.
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The City Manager clarified that the issue being addressed is the compatibility
of churches in commercial zones and attempting to evaluate this use as to
parking requirements and consistency with the General Plan. Incidental to
this is a financial issue, but not the key issue.
After some discussion, the Acting City Attorney advised that the purpose of
the ordinance is not to make a determination whether churches are going to be
in certain zones, but to conduct a study and the reasons therefor are set
forth in the ordinance. When the study is completed, the City Council will
give direction as to where the churches will ultimately be placed.
Mr. Steve Kim, 6381 Ball Road, Cypress, representing the Korean Church of
Southern California, expressed concern that they applied for a conditional use
permit in April and the moratorium was placed in effect in May of 1992. They
have cleaned up the site and they would like a church use on the property.
Responding to Mayor Partin, Mr. Kim answered that the church has purchased the
entire site.
Mr. Christopher Pak, 3350 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, architect for the
project, stated he couldn't imagine a church being a public safety, health and
welfare matter. He works with the church, understands the tax problems and he
believed they may have some solutions. He suggested the church be built at
the back of the property, the commercial center to the front of the property
and it would be a viable project and improve the neighborhood. He asked if
there is some way this project could be declared exempt from the moratorium.
Mr. Pak advised that the church submitted its application prior to the date of
adoption of the moratorium.
Mr. Kim stated that escrow had been closed on the property.
Responding to Councilmember Bowman, the Acting City Attorney replied that the
issue of health, safety and welfare is required in order for the urgency
ordinance to be adopted by the Council tonight. The urgency is that the
ordinance continue without a break through June 25 and the grounds for the
moratorium are already set forth in the ordinance. The main issue is the
concern the City has which will not be resolved until the completion of the
study and the solution is to freeze all activity. He also stated that he is
not clear where the church's argument is and he will have the opportunity to
review their situation more fully as a separate issue.
Mr. Pak requested the Council to stipulate in the ordinance that certain
projects or applications filed prior to the moratorium should be exempt.
After further discussion, Pastor Hang K. Shim, 6381 Ball Road, Cypress, stated
that the property has no commercial uses at the present time and part of the
site would be used for retail businesses, which would benefit the City and
asked that the moratorium be stopped.
Mr. Sae Chung, 10435-D W. Briar Oaks Drive, Stanton, realtor for the property,
stated he had recommended the property and the City to the church elders. He
spoke of how much money the church has already put into the property.
No one else wished to speak in opposition to the moratorium.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to close the public hearing and adopt the Urgency Ordinance by title only,
title as follows, extending the Church Moratorium for a period of 10 months
and 15 days.
ORDINANCE N0. 886
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF CHURCHES IN
COMMERCIAL ZONES.
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
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RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 9:26 p.m. and reconvened at 9:38
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
rnNSrnFRaTTON OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO 92-1, GROWTH
MANAGEMENT ELEMENT: The Mayor opened the hearing. The Planning Director
presented the staff report dated June 11, 1992, which proposed to amend the
Cypress General Plan by adding the Growth Management Element. The purpose and
intent of the Element is to promote orderly development based on the City's
ability to provide an adequate circulation system pursuant to the requirements
of Measure M, known as the County-wide Traffic Improvement and Growth
Management Ordinance. According to the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
project and was published and posted for public review from March 26, 1992
through April 25, 1992. No comments were received during the public review
period. If the City Council approves the proposed Growth Management Element,
the Negative Declaration will be filed for this project. Notices of this
public hearing were published in the News Enterprise and posted in the Civic
Center, Cypress Public Library and in the Cypress Community Center To date,
staff has received no public comments.
No one wished to speak in support of or opposition to the amendment.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to close
the public hearing, certify the Negative Declaration according to the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving the Growth Management Element,
General Plan Amendment No. 92-1 and authorize staff to submit the Measure M
Statement of Compliance to the Orange County Transit Authority by June 30,
1992.
RESOLUTION N0. 4086
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT N0. 92-1, GROWTH MANAGEMENT ELEMENT.
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
rONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE• ADOPTION OF THE 1992-93 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor Partin opened the public hearing.
The City Manager reported that there have been two major budget discussions
between the City Council and City staff at the April 25 and June 1, 1992
workshops. The Actual Proposed Budget will be adopted by fund summary as
shown on the attachment. The total proposed summarized budget expenditure is
a decrease of $353,366 from last year's budget. Capital Projects funded in
the 1992-93 budget include Tot Lot play equipment, rest rooms at Veteran's
Park and renovation of various facilities.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to
the proposed budget.
Ms. Wanda Oustad, 5062 Citation Avenue, Cypress, asked for clarification on
the City Council acting as the ex-officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, which was explained by the Acting City Attorney
and the City Manager.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age 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 1992-93 District Budget as proposed and shown on the attachment. 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
Councilmember Bowman explained that there have been several budget meetings.
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Councilmember Kerry commented that the City is balancing the budget for the
time being, but given what is happening at the State level, the numbers may
change.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF FUNDING FOR THE CYPRESS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB:
The City Manager presented the staff reports dated May 20, June 3 and June 17,
which indicated that the City Council, at an adjourned regular meeting on June
15, approved an agreement between the Cypress Recreation and Park District and
the Cypress Boys & Girls Club to provide a 12 week summer program at the Boys
and Girls Club facility. They also approved an allocation of $6,000 to help
defray the Boys & Girls Club's share of costs for this program. Since the
Council did continue the consideration of funding of the Boys & Girls Club to
the June 22, 1992 meeting, staff is requesting clarification on whether or not
any additional funding is to be provided.
Mayor Partin commented that, under the circumstances, the Council would wait
to determine whether the additional funding would be needed.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
receive and file the reports. 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 FEE WAIVER FOR VARIANCE PERMTTTTN~ FNr.RnarHMFNT OF PIGEON
. COOP WITHIN FIVE FOOT (5') REAR YARD SETBACK (6876 MOLOKAI DRIVEL: The
Planning Director presented the staff report dated June 11, 1992, which
represented a request by Mr. and Mrs. David Nagle for the waiver of the
$400.00 variance fee in order to permit the encroachment of their pigeon coop
to within two feet of their rear property line. When the applicant submitted
the application for his building permit, they were again notified the coop
would have to be moved away from the rear property line in order to comply
with City Code. The applicant informed staff that if he moved his coop, his
pigeons would not have sufficient area in which to land and he was informed
that if they wished to have the coop remain in its current location, an
application for a variance would have to be submitted. The Planning Director
clarified that the new City ordinance requires the loft to maintain a minimum
of 20 feet from any habitable dwelling and he cannot meet the ordinance.
Review of the ordinance revealed that it states the coop shall maintain a
minimum of 20 feet from all adjacent habitable dwellings.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
approve the request for the waiver of fees and instruct the applicant to file
for the variance by July 7, 1992. Councilmember Bowman stated he would not
support the motion and has voted against this permit because he did not
believe pigeons belong in residential areas and a hobby shouldn't be any
different than a business. He urged a vote against the waiver. 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 THE ADOPTION OF THE 1992-93 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CYPR SS:
The City Manager reminded the audience that the City Council has spent
considerable time reviewing the City budget with each Department Head and with
the City Manager. Two workshops have been held, in addition to preliminary
discussions beginning in January, 1992. The actual proposed budget will be
adopted at the Fund Summary Level as shown in the Resolution. Major capital
projects for budget year 1992-93 include traffic signal, storm drain, public
facility and parkway projects. The City budget is in balance and during the
year, the City will continue to look into possible joint ventures with other
surrounding cities in an effort to reduce costs.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the annual budget
for the fiscal year July 1, 1992.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA June 22, 1992
RESOLUTION NO. 4087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 1992 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, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC BOOSTER
CLUB: The City Manager advised that the City Council did receive a
communication regarding the bingo regulations from Mr. Louie Giampapa,
President of the Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club. The Council has
also received a communication from the City Attorney's office summarizing the
State law in reference to bingo operations.
The Acting City Attorney explained what the State law authorized with respect
to collection of bingo proceeds and the letter from the City Attorney's office
gives the various provisions. He further explained the provision which
authorized cities to collect fees from bingo organizations and the two methods
are: impose a $50.00 annual license fee; and impose the license fee and
collect 1% of the gross receipts from the bingo operations. At this time, the
City is following the practice of imposing only the $50.00 license fee. If
the Council desires to collect the 1% as authorized under State, the code
would need to be amended to reflect that language.
Mayor Partin stated that also required by State law is that bingo operations
be audited by the Police Department and that is money out of the City's
pocket, running anywhere from $1,500 to $2,000 depending upon the size of the
operation. It is the City's intent to recoup those audit funds. He would
like consideration of establishing a Council policy that all monies collected
in excess of the cost incurred for the audits be reimbursed to the affected
groups semi-annually.
Mr. Louie Giampapa, President of the Athletic Boosters, 4921 Marion Avenue,
Cypress, stated they have been operating under the $50.00 annual license fee
and he didn't see any reason to operate under the 1%. They would be willing
to pay for the audit fees. As a non-profit organization, he didn't feel they
should have to pay a tax to the City even if they are going to pay it back,
but some future Council may not decide to pay it back.
After some discussion, Councilmember Bowman suggested that this Council should
make an interpretation of the Code and then enact an ordinance citing that
interpretation.
The City Manager commented that if the City is going to amend the ordinance,
amend it to the specific section and add a section requiring each licensed
bingo organization pay the full cost of any audit required by the Police
Department.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to
direct the City Attorney to amend the existing Ordinance specifying that the
bingo operations will be operated under Paragraph L1, i.e., a $50.00 annual
licensing fee. Another section of the Ordinance would indicate that the
organization subject to the audit would have the responsibility to reimburse
the City for the cost of that audit.
Mr. Gerald Elftman, President of the Band Boosters, 4161 Paseo de Oro,
Cypress, concurred with the City Manager's suggestions on the license fee and
reimbursement for the audit cost.
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
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CONSIDERATION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR ADMINISTRATION D PARTMFNT: The
City Manager introduced the staff report dated June 12, 1992, which indicated
that the Administration Department utilized the professional services of a
part-time contract employee for assigned projects in the areas of solid waste
management, contract and franchise administration, surveys and budget
development. The Department continued to need assistance in the areas of
waste management and contract administration and based on similar needs in the
neighboring cities of La Palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach, staff is working
to develop a Memorandum of Understanding for the purposes of shared resources,
including solid waste management. The hourly rate would remain $35.00 per
hour, for a maximum of 1,000 hours per year and the contract revenues from the
other cities would reimburse Cypress for approximately 50% of the $35,000
contract amount.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age to
authorize the City Manager to: negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding with
La Palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach for shared professional waste management
services; and enter into an agreement for part-time professional services as
outlined in this 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
CONSIDERATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY ORGANI ATIONS: The staff report
dated June 17, 1992 indicated that the 1992/92 budget included $63,000
earmarked for community promotion contributions and the City Council was
requested to determine the amounts to be appropriated as contributions to
community agencies.
Councilmember Age suggested that since the outcome of the State budget is
unknown, that this item be continued until the next Council meeting.
Councilmember Bowman concurred.
The City Manager mentioned the Straight Talk contribution, which is a monthly
allocation.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
continue this item to the meeting of July 13, 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
CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS BY REPEALING SECTION 15-13(B)(4~, (PRORATION OF BUSINESS TAX
PAYMENT). AND AMENDING SECTION 15-30, INCREASING THE BUSINESS TAX RATE
H DU E: The Finance Director presented the staff report dated June 15,
1992, which described a proposed increase in the minimum business tax and
various other City taxes. The increase in the business tax is to meet
increasing costs for the general operation of the City.
Mr. Joe Hardcastle, Cypress, spoke against any increase in license taxes and
the City needed to encourage business in Cypress.
Councilmember Age stated that Cypress was one of the very few cities that has
not imposed a utilities tax on its citizens.
Councilmember Nicholson reported that the City Manager had spoken at a Chamber
of Commerce meeting and basically the businessmen did not have any objection
to the increase, they understood it had not been raised for many years and
outside of one comment, there was no opposition.
Councilmember Kerry stated the City is bringing its license fees more in line
with other cities. If the State does what they are considering, times will
become much more difficult.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows,
approving the amendment of Sections 15-13 and 15-30 and the repeal of Section
15-13(b)(4).
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ORDINANCE N0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION
15-13 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS BY REPEALING SECTION 15-
13(b)(4), (PRORATION OF BUSINESS TAX PAYMENT), AND AMENDING SECTION 15-
30, INCREASING THE BUSINESS TAX RATE SCHEDULE.
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 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REQUIRED FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE
1~OVEMBER 3, 1992 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION: The City Manager summarized the
staff report dated June 16, 1992, which presented two resolutions requesting
the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate said election with the
Statewide General Election to be held on the same date and adopting
regulations for City Council candidates.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follow: 1) calling and
giving notice of the General Municipal Election to be held on November 3,
1992; and 2) requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to Consolidate
Said Election with the Statewide General Election.
RESOLUTION N0. 4088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1992, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER.
RESOLUTION N0. 4089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON SAID DATE
PURSUANT TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
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 LIST FOR WARRANTS N0. 51253 -
51555: It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age
to approve the Warrants No. 51253 through 51555 in the amount of
$1,163,843.53. 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
RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 10:40 p.m. to enable the Council
to act as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 10:45
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. No one spoke.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 10:45 p.m.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY LERK 0 THE CI OF CYPRESS
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