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Minutes 92-09-28 ~-~~'i MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD September 28, 1992 The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m., Monday, September 28, 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 Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Acting City Attorney John Cavanaugh and staff members DeCarlo, Eynon, and Storey, along with GRC Consultant, Bill Kelly. WORKSHOP SESSION: Recreation Facilities Assessment Needs. A review of the Recreation Facilities Assessment Needs was conducted with Councilmembers and representatives from the committee of interested citizens who are involved in the various sports leagues and activities for the youth. The Committee has met and considered various alternatives and facilities that might be available now for their use. Recommendations and concerns were discussed in a report that was received by Council and this afternoon the Chairman and other committee members gave the background and information on the development of the study and reaso;~s for their recommendations. Present for the Closed Session on REDEVELOPMENT ISSUES, which was held at 5:20 p.m., were staff members Eynon, Kelly and Storey who discussed litigation issues involved and property acquisition and management. RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the workshop session at 6:15 p.m. to enable the Council to reconvene in the Council Chamber. The meeting reconvened at 6:18 p.m. with all Councilmembers present and staff members Essex, Cavanaugh, Eynon and Storey also in attendance. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters of Personnel and/or Litigation. No one wished to speak. 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. 10, Reconsideration of Agreement for Solid Waste Management Services Among the Cities of Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach be removed from the Consent Calendar for further discussion. It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 17, with the exception of Item No. 10. The motion unanimously approved 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. 1: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 14, 1992. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of September 14, 1992, as submitted. Item No. 2: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. Item No. 3: Consideration of Proclaiming October 4 - 10, 1992, as "Fire Prevention Week. 1 -xs City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 4 - 10, 1992, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 4: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC #92- 35. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 5: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution of Commendation for Senator Cecil Green. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending Senator Cecil Green upon his retirement from the State Legislature. RESOLUTION NO. 4107 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING SENATOR CECIL GREEN UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE STATE LEGISLATURE. Item No. 6: Consideration of Proclaiming October 18 - 24, 1992, as "Save That Child Week". Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 18 - 24, 1992, as "Save That Child Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 7: Consideration of Employment Lists for the Positions of Mechanic/Fabricator, Police Officer (Experienced/Lateral Entry), and Police Officer (Academy Recruit/Trainee). Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 8: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Months of July and August 1992. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 9: Consideration of CATV Commission's Recommendation Regarding VISN Programming. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Commission to transmit the petition to Copley/Colony and assign the Commission to work with Copley/Colony to explore the possibility of adding VISN to the Cypress Cablesystems. Item No. 11: Consideration of Letter of Resignation from Recreation and Community Services Commissioner Sheila Elkin. Recommendation: That the City Council accept the letter of resignation submitted by Recreation and Community Services Commissioner Sheila Elkin, effective upon a successor being named, and authorize staff to advertise for the vacancy on the Commission. Item No. 12: Consideration of AB 181 (Tanner) Municipal Superfund Liability. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City Manager's Office to contact the Governor's Office urging the Governor to sign AB 181 (Tanner) regarding financial liability on cities relating to State Superfund sites. Item No. 13: Consideration of Request by the Cypress College Basketball Department for Purchase of a Banner in Conjunction with the National Junior College Basketball Tournament. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the expenditure of $100, payable to Cypress College Basketball, for the purchase of a banner for the National Junior College Basketball Tournament to be held in November. Item No. 14: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic !3everage License Filed by Mark D. Aguilar, D.B.A. Super Mex #9, 6830 Katella Avenue, Suite B, Cypress. 2 / - ~ ~ 1.~ City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this application, contingent upon the approval/disapproval of Conditional Use Permit #92-16, to be considered by the City Council at its October 26, 1992 meeting. Item No. 15: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by Antoine Sarkis, D.B.A. Oasis Mini Market, 9175 Valley View Street, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. Recreation & Park District Matter Item No. 16: Consideration of Appointments to the 19.92-93 Youth Commission. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, ratify staff's recommendations for the 1992-93 Youth Commission and Task Force as outlined in the report. Item No. 17: Consideration of Approval of the Revised Plans and Specifications for the Supply and Installation of Play Equipment and Protective Surfacing in Various City Parks, Public Works Project No. 9213. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the revised Plans and Specifications for the Supply and Installation of Play Equipment and Protective Surfacing in Various City Parks, Public Works Project No. 9213, with bid opening on October 29, 1992. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Regarding Item No. 10, Reconsideration of Agreement for Solid Waste Management Services Among the Cities of Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach, Councilmember Bowman questioned a portion of the language which pertained to the contract services being performed by a part-time employee. The Acting City Attorney advised that services being performed by the individual would be not to insure that the other cities comply with AB 939, but to assist them in the particular services. Any penalty mandated would be on the cities themselves not on the City of Cypress. It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the agreement for the provision of shared solid waste management services among Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach. 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 Reading) & RESOLUTIONS: It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, granting Variance 92-3. RESOLUTION N0. 4108 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO ALLOW FOR THE ENCROACHMENT OF A PIGEON LOFT TO WITHIN TWO FEET OF THE REAR PROPERTY LINE - VARIANCE N0. 92-3 (6876 MOLOKAI DRIVE). 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 Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving renewal of amendment ~o CUP No. 79-7. 3 S - ~ s 1~~ City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 RESOLUTION N0. 4109 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING RENEWAL OF AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 79-7 - WITH CONDITIONS (EXPAND EXISTING PRESCHOOL, 4460 LINCOLN 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 Age to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP No. 92-14. RESOLUTION N0. 4110 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 92-14 - WITH CONDITIONS (DAY-CARE FACILITY, PACIFICARE, N/E CAMDEN DRIVE AND CORPORATE 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 Age to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP No. 92-15. RESOLUTION. NO. 4111 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 92-15 - WITH CONDITIONS (CHURCH BUILDING, 5271 LINCOLN 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 Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age- to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP No. 92-13. RESOLUTION N0. 4112 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 92-13 - WITH CONDITIONS (THREE CONDOMINIUM UNITS, 8622 BELMONT 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 Tentative ~.e Parcel Map No. 92-202. RESOLUTION N0. 4113 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP N0. 92-202 - WITH CONDITIONS (8622 BELMONT 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 4 y~~X~S ~ a City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 6:24 p.m. to allow the Council to enter into Closed Session to discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting reconvened at 7:28 p.m. with all Councilmembers present and the City Manager/City Clerk, the Acting City Attorney and staff members Bandurraga, Barrett, DeCarlo, Donovan, Eynon and Storey also present. 7:3Q P.M. SESSION: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Nicholson. PRESENTATION: Mayor Partin read and presented the 1992 "Fire Prevention Week" Proclamation to Battalion Chief Kevin Brame of the Orange County Fire Department. Chief Brame thanked the Mayor and mentioned that open house is October 10, encouraging Cypress citizens to visit Station 17. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda. Mr. Bob Sundwall, 5486 Vista Sierra, Cypress, spoke on the financial situation of the City of Cypress and mentioned the idea of a card parlor as proposed by Lloyd Arnold of the Los Alamitos Race Course some months ago. He then mentioned the additional burden that would be placed on motor home owners during this period of financial crisis by the proposed ordinance. Mr. Vern Draper, 9313 Vista Mesa, Cypress, stated that the proposed ordinance about on-street parking of large vehicles affected many Cypress citizens life style and asked why RV owners had not been informed about this ordinance. Mr. Dick Snook, 4603 Rainier Drive, Cypress, stated that he has never heard a complaint from his neighbors about his motor home. He remarked that this appeared to be a neighborhood problem and should be resolved in that neighborhood because the City of Cypress doesn't need another law. Councilmember Bowman commented on the parking requirements for day care centers with a distinction drawn between day care centers being provided by employers and day care centers where the parents work elsewhere. He requested staff to research and change those parking requirements. Councilmember Kerry concurred and with the consensus of the Council, the City Manager would have a study conducted and bring the results back when concluded. Mayor Partin announced that there will be a candidates night at the Ramada Inn, October 20, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at 7:00 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:00 P.M. Agenda No one wished to speak. The City Manager reviewed discussions held during the workshop session on the review of the recreation facility's assessment needs. He summarized the actions taken by the Council during the 5:30 p.m. portion of the Agenda. The Acting City Attorney reviewed discussed held during the 5:00 p.m. Closed Session which dealt with the determination on whether there was significant exposure to litigation involving the Civic Center project area and subsequent Closed Session discussions held on the determination of significant exposure to litigation and a personnel discipline and grievance matter. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUB IC HEARING RE• AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE N0. 92-4, SECTION 15 - SIGNS: Mayor Partin opened the hearing. The City Manager referred to the staff report dated September 17, 1992, which requested a continuation of consideration of the proposed sign ordinance. It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age to continue this item to the Council meeting of October 26, 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 CONTINUATION QF CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE REGARDING ON-STREET PARKING OF LARGE VEHICLES AND IMPLEMENTING TH PARKING PERMIT SYSTEM: Mayor Partin referred to the staff report dated September 23, 1992, which requested a continuation of this item; however, the Council would hear input on this item this evening. 5 9- z 6 ~ City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 Mr. Bob Sundwall, 5486 Vista Sierra, Cypress, spoke on how valuable the motor homes and campers are for protection of the citizens to keep crime off the streets. If the City is going to request motor homes off the streets then they should also get the cars off the streets too. Mr. Dick Snook, 4603 Rainier, Cypress, asked if a copy of the proposed ordinance could be made available to the RV owners prior to the Council vote. The Acting City Attorney explained that the ordinance was not available at this time because, at the last meeting, significant changes were requested to be made and they are being coordinated with the Police Chief. Any draft of an ordinance now would not be applicable at the next meeting. Members of the Council and the Acting City Attorney provided an overview of the proposed ordinance for the audience. Mr. Snook suggested that this is a neighborhood problem, not a Council problem and foresaw other ordinances being passed on this same subject. Councilmember Nicholson advised the audience that they could pick up the information from the City Clerk's office on the Thursday or Friday before the October 26 Council meeting. Ms. Christine Drake, 6319 Dominica Avenue, Cypress, said that her family used their motor home on a daily basis, she went on record in opposition to the ordinance because it is wrong to legislate what people can park in front of their homes. Councilmember Age stated that the Council has been considering this ordinance for more than a year, there have been public hearings, it has been before the Traffic Commission, both sides have been heard and it is not an easy issue and it will be resolved at the October 26 meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to continue this item to the meeting of October 26, 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 Mayor Partin announced when the draft ordinance would be available to the public on Thursday afternoon, October 22. CONSIDERATION OF THE CATV COMMISSION'S REPORT EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COPLEY/COLONY CABLEUISION SYSTEM ACCESS AND LOCAL ORIGINATION CHANNELS: The City Manager introduced Dr. Howard Martin, 11530 Panay Street, Cypress, Chairman of the CATV Commission, who summarized the staff report dated September 9, 1992, which described the in-depth review and critique of the Cypress cable system public access and local origination channels' performance. He highlighted some of the negative and positive findings of the study. He summarized the nine recommendations for Council action. Responding to the Mayor, the Assistant City Manager answered that there are a number of recommendations that might need further discussion because they do involve long-term goals for the City and it would be best to have a joint meeting between the Council and the Commission. Councilmember Bowman mentioned that Cypress High School might have a video production club or group that could make use of Copley/Colony's equipment and studio. Councilmember Kerry asked about ways the college could do some programming for the high school to obtain course credit. It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to receive and file the CATV Commission Public Access and Local Origination Channels Performance Evaluation Report and schedule a joint meeting with the Commission to discuss the implementation of the report's recommendations. In regard to the joint meeting, the City Manager advised that any meeting would be scheduled after the first of the year. 6 L ~ City Council Minutes September 28, 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 The Council commended and thanked CATV Commission Chair Martin on his efforts in compiling the study. Councilmember Kerry asked about the Paragon system north of Lincoln. The Assistant City Manager reported that there has been movement toward that accomplishment and a report should be before Council in about one month. CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM MR HERBERT DAVIS, ON BEHALF OF THE JOONG AhG KOREAN CHURCH, REGARDING THE CHURCH MORATORIUM: The City Manager advised, as stated in the staff report of September 23, 1992, that he had transmitted to Council a communication from Mr. Davis requesting an opportunity to make a presentation on behalf of the Joong Ang Korean Church relating to the existing church moratorium. Mr. Herbert Davis spoke on the condition of the property, its low tax base in its present condition and then provided a history on the events that led to the urgency ordinance which made the church moratorium effective. His client had never received any public complaints and he presented 45 letters from the surrounding neighbors adjourning the property requesting the City Council to modify its existing ordinance to allow at least a temporary use permit so that the church can function. He stated that the American Legion was present tonight because they were in full support of the request for the temporary use permit. He asked that the City Council grant a temporary use permit to the Joong Ang Korean Church to use the structure for church purposes. Mr. Thomas Drummond, 846 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, the architect for the project explained the proposal for adding to the property. The property is extremely underutilized and once the church has been approved, plans are to construct additional retail space. The new construction will be contingent upon being able to provide the parking spaces for that new area. Responding to Councilmember Bowman, Mr. Davis replied that they wished a temporary use permit to conduct church services on the property from 10 to noon on Sundays and 8 to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesdays. He stated that he had letters from four potential customers who are interested in opening a business in the proposed retail area. Councilmember Age stated she had questions for the City Attorney and requested a Closed Session. After additional discussion, Mr. John Boetsch, representing the American Legion, advised the Council that the church has cleaned up the property, gates have been installed, paint had been applied to the buildings and the church is willing to allow the Legion to remain on the premises. CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 9:01 p.m. to allow Council to enter into Closed Session. The meeting reconvened at 9:43 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Mayor Partin announced that as a result of the Closed Session, the Council has not changed its position on this matter and the moratorium will remain in effect. Mr. William Character, 1344 Berkley Street, no city given, stated that no one can tell anybody they don't have the right to worship and yet the City Council is doing it. The Acting City Attorney advised that any further discussions on this matter should be conducted with his office. Mr. Davis concurred. CONSIDERATION OF DEDICATION POLICY FOR WEST SIDE OF SUMNER PLAC NORTH OF MFRTEN AVENUE, ANNEXATION AREA, DISTRICT 8~ PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT N0. 9242: The Public Works Director presented the staff report dated September 23, 1992, which indicated that the Council had approved a policy of right-of-way widths in the annexation area, excepting the west side of Sumner Place, north of Merten Avenue. This section of Sumner Place is adjacent to Forest Lawn Cemetery and is currently dedicated to a west side half street right-of-way 7 1~'" Z City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 width of 21 feet with a west side half street roadway width of 12 feet. There is an existing compromise agreement between the City and Forest Lawn Cemetery in which Forest Lawn agreed to give to the City, as a gift, said right-of-way and $5,200.00 for street improvements. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to adapt a policy that Sumner Place maintain its development standard of a local street right-of-way width of sixty (60') feet with a roadway width of forty (40') feet, except for the west side, north of Merten Avenue, which will maintain a west side right-of-way width of twenty-one (21') feet with a west side roadway width of twelve (12') feet. Councilmember Kerry asked if there are plans for curbing on that side of Sumner requested staff check with the County to determine if this street is eligible for County redevelopment 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 PROPOSED POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT - COURT LIAISON ASSISTANT (REGULAR PART-TIME: The City Manager summarized the staff report dated September 23, 1992, which was a result of Council's approval of the authorization of the City Manager to enter into joint powers agreement with-the cities of Los Alamitos and Seal Beach to provide law enforcement Court Liaison Services on a contract basis. In addition, approval was also obtained to recruit and employ a part-time Office Assistant position to support the current Court Liaison function. Staff recommended that a classification specification be prepared that more closely outlined the specific skills required for the maintenance of duties and responsibilities associated with the Court Liaison function. The salary range for the Court Liaison Assistant is proposed to be the same as that of the Office Assistant II classification. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, amending the position classification and basic compensation plans. RESOLUTION N0. 4114 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING RESOLUTION N0. 3574 BY ADDING A CLASS SPECIFICATION OF COURT LIAISON ASSISTANT (REGULAR PART-TIME) 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 CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS N0. 52904 - 53101: It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to approve the Warrants No. 52904 through 53101 in the amount of $724,316.08. 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 Recreation and Park District Matters: CONSIDERATION OF RECREATION FACILITIES ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE REPORT: The Recreation and Park Director presented the staff report dated September 21, 1992, which indicated that a special Advisory Committee on Use of Athletic Facilities (ACUAF) was formed with members of ACUAF primary users, key community sports facilitators and interested individuals, along with City and District staff. In light of the a rapidly increasing demand for sports facilities in Cypress, the committee's purpose was to determine the future needs of these facilities and solutions to meeting those needs. During this process, the committee inventoried and defined the types of facilities, their location and the number and type of primary user groups involved in the City 8 ~-z~i~ City Council Minutes September 28, 1992 and developed a prioritized list of the sports recreational facility needs. Mayor Partin expressed the desire to direct staff to proceed with some of the assessments. Councilmember Kerry asked staff to explore how the assessment can be funded. The City Manager advised that some of the requested information will be provided with the Redevelopment Plan, which will be all public improvements, including parks, in that evaluation after October 7. It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson that the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) accept the Recreation Facilities Assessment Committee 1992 report and recommendations; and 2) direct staff to explore possible feasibility and design studies of the recommended priority recreation facility assessment sites. 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 Kerry mentioned that the feasibility study will determine which recommendations are warranted for the community. RECESS: At 10:04 p.m., Mayor Partin recessed the meeting to allow the City Council to meet as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 10:09 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 10:09 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 1992 in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, for Closed Session and then recess to reconvene at the Cypress School District Offices, 9470 Moody Street, Cypress. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: ~ CITY CLERK HE C Y OF CYPRESS 9