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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 23, 1992
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30
p.m., Monday, November 23, 1992, in the Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, Mayor Richard Partin presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Bowman, Kerry and Partin
ABSENT: Councilmember Nicholson
Also present were Acting City Manager/City Clerk David Barrett, City Attorney
John Cavanaugh and staff members Bacock, Donovan, Storey and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda.
Mr. Reginald Aragona, P.0. Box 1680, Garden Grove, stated that he believed the
proposed ordinance on overnight parking of oversized vehicles was
unconstitutional and he didn't want his rights abrogated. Mayor Partin stated
that the advice from the City Attorney's office is that the ordinance is legal
and a numbered copy of the ordinance will be sent to him.
rONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL POLICE BACKGROUND
INVESTIGATIONS: Chief Wicker presented the staff report dated November 13,
1992, which described the services performed by Crackel Investigative Services
in the timely completion of personnel background investigations. There is no
fee increase for the proposed contract renewal.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
renew the contract with Crackel Investigative Services for professional
service of police background investigations at a cost of $600.00 per completed
investigation plus $.26 for mileage. Partially completed investigations will
cost $20.00 per hour with a minimum of five hours. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWO UNMARKED POLICE
VEHICLES: The Acting City Manager requested the Police Chief to summarize the
staff report dated November 16, 1992, which presented a request to replace two
1986 Buick La Sabres with over 80,000 miles on the odometer. The Chief noted
the report indicated that one auto was a 1987 model when, in fact, it is a
1986 La Sabre. For the past five years, the Police Department has purchased
low mileage, used vehicles from Avis Used Car Sales, which is no longer in
business. The City Purchasing Officer has located an auto buying and leasing
agent that will locate the cars wanted and bid on vehicles on behalf of the
City. The actual cost for the individual assigned to locate the desired car
is $500, which is included in the purchase price. Since it is impossible to
predetermine the actual cost of these vehicles, Council approval is being
requested prior to the date of the auction in order that payment may be made
within a prescribed maximum two day limit.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
dispense with formal competitive bidding pursuant to City Code Section 21A-9F
and authorize the purchase of two (2) used vehicles from Auto Buy and Leasing,
1906 South Commercenter East, Suite 101, San Bernardino, CA 92408, in an
amount not to exceed $32,325.00. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR POLICE VEHICLES: The Police Chief
reviewed the staff report dated November 16, 1992, which indicated that five
police black and white units were scheduled for replacement. The City
Council, at its regular meeting of January 13, 1992, authorized the issuance
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of a "Letter of Intent" to Maurice J. Sopp and Sons Chevrolet, to hold five
police ready vehicles under the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department contract bid.
Based on replacement fund restrictions and the low mileage of one of the
units, the Police Department requested that only four units be purchased at
this time. The replacement units are 1992 Chevrolet Sedans Model 16L69 and
all four units are available for delivery.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to: 1)
determine that it is in the best interest of the City to dispense with formal
competitive bidding pursuant to City Code Section 21A-9F, and 2) authorize the
conversion and purchase of four (4) police package vehicles from Maurice J.
Sopp and Sons, 5801 Pacific Blvd., Huntington Park, CA 90255, in an amount not
to exceed $63,250.44. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson
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 6, Consideration of Request to Assign
Franchise Rights From Texaco, Inc., to Texaco California Pipelines, Inc. be
removed from the Consent Calendar far discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 15 with the exception of Item
No. 6. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson
Item No. 4: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 9, 1992.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of November 9,
1992, as submitted.
Item No. 5: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions
Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 7: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic
Beverage License Filed by Emile Antoun & Hadia Emile Kheir, D.B.A. Mobil Gas
Station, 6011 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 8: Consideration of Proclaiming December 1992, as "Drunk and Drugged
Driving Prevention Month".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December
1992, as "Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month".
Item No. 9: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC #92-
40.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Preliminary City Engineer's Report for Cypress
Lighting District No. 2 - 1993.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only,
titles as follows: approving the City Engineer's Preliminary Report; giving
notice of the Council's intention to install, maintain and furnish energy for
the street lighting system; and establishing the date, place and time of the
required Public Hearing as December 14, 1992, in the City Council Chamber, at
7:30 p.m.
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RESOLUTION N0. 4127
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE
CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION N0. 4117
OF SAID COUNCIL.
RESOLUTION N0. 4128
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
4 ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER A STREET
LIGHTING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO BE
- INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR
LIGHTING SAID SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, BEGINNING JANUARY 1,
1993 AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 1994.
RESOLUTION N0. 4129
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, GIVING NOTICE OF AND APPOINTING A TIME AND
PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT
REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION N0. 4128.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Contract Change Order No. 4 for the
Rehabilitation and Heater Remix of Various City Streets, Public Works Project
No. 9207.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Change Order No. 1 for Project No. 9110,
Pavement Rehabilitation of Holder Street, and Project No. 9111, Pavement
Rehabilitation of Orangewood Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve Contract Change Order No. 1
for Projects No. 9110 and No. 9111, Pavement Rehabilitation of Holder Street
and Orangewood Avenue; and 2) Authorize the expenditure of $48,783.85 for this
work.
Item No. 13: Continuation of Consideration of Uniform Building Code
Violation - Pigeon Coop (Nagle).
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter to the December
14, 1992 Council meeting.
Item No. 14: Consideration of an Application for an Alcoholic Beverage
License Transfer Filed By Terence Phan, D.B.A. Express Market, 6157 Ball Road,
Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 15: Consideration of Agreement for Water Service Installation by
Southern California Water Company for Cypress Senior Citizens Center, Public
Works Project No. 9033.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Authorize
an expenditure not to exceed $22,000.00 for the installation of the water
service to be installed by Southern California Water Company for the Cypress
Senior Citizens Center; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Consideration of Request to Assign Franchise Rights From Texaco,
Inc., to Texaco California Pipelines, Inc., Councilmember Bowman mentioned a
large number of young people at the corner of Valley View and Orange and asked
if that kind of congregation could be avoided. The Police Chief advised that
when individuals enter private property in public view, it is a public place
and acts that occur are certainly subject to patrol checks. It is not a
condition the business or property owner wants to exist, so there is full
cooperation with the Police. It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and
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seconded by Councilmember Age to grant consent to Texaco, Inc., on behalf of
Texaco Trading and Transportation, Inc., for certain assignment of their
franchise to Texaco California Pipelines, Inc., pursuant to Ordinance No. 363,
Section 10 (e). The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson
ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to
order the following ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to
adopt the Ordinance relating to overnight parking of oversized vehicles.
ORDINANCE N0. 891
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REPEALING
SECTION 16-73 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND ADDING SECTIONS 16-
73 THROUGH 16-73.3 TO CHAPTER 16, RELATING TO OVERNIGHT PARKING OF
OVERSIZED VEHICLES.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 6:00 p.m. to enable the
Council to enter into Closed Session. COUNCILMEMBER NICHOLSON ARRIVED AT 6:20
P.M. The meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
Also present were the Acting City Manager/City Clerk David Barrett, City
Attorney Cavanaugh and staff members Bacock, DeCarlo, Donovan, Eynon, Storey
and Wicker.
7:30 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem Age.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ms. Julie Yoshino of the Automobile Club of Southern California presented the
1991 Pedestrian Safety Award to the City of Cypress in the AAA's 53rd Annual
Pedestrian Protection Program.
Mayor Partin introduced Joan Edwards who provided information on the two 1992
Families of the Year and advised that Thanksgiving Week had been proclaimed
"Family Week" for several years. Mayor Partin then read and presented
Resolutions to the Shakespeares and the Humphries, 1992 Families of the Year.
QRAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
Mrs. Mary Ballerini, 9848 Gene Street, Cypress, Chairperson for the Cypress
Senior Citizens Commission, presented the Council with copies of a letter sent
to Copley/Colony requesting a cable television discount for senior citizens.
She read a portion of the letter she received from Copley/Colony stating they
did not offer discounts to any certain segment of the subscribers and she
ascribed this denial to the lack of competition. The Acting City Manager
clarified that the CATV Commission only referred the matter to Copley/Colony
and forwarded their response to the Senior Citizen Commission. Copley/Colony
does not offer a senior discount in its operations anywhere in the country.
He mentioned the passage of Senate Bill 12 and he expected that the
regulations would be released in May or June with staff providing an update to
the Council at that time.
Mrs. Marie Hall, 5662 Cynthia Lane, Cypress, representing the Cypress Pops
Orchestra, invited the Council and the community to the holiday performance at
the Los Alamitos High School of the Arts, Marjorie Webb Theatre, Saturday,
December 19 at 8:00 p.m. She thanked the City of Cypress for their past
donations and requested funding for the holiday performance.
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It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
add this item to the Agenda as No. 22A. 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
Mrs. Bernice Place, 6572 Biak Street, Cypress, mentioned the card parlor which
doesn't seem to be a dead issue and expressed her opposition to any card
parlor. She also expressed her disappointment about the Brethern School being
closed.
Councilmember Kerry advised that she did attend the Anaheim Union High School
District's Board Meeting and addressed the concerns of the Cypress community
regarding Brethern School.
Mayor Partin requested that an Item 226 be placed on the agenda, which would
reconsider the action taken at the last meeting to readvertise for the
Recreation and Community Services Commission vacancy. The motion was seconded
by Councilmember Bowman and 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 COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
No one wished to speak.
The Acting City Manager summarized the actions taken by the City Council
during the 5:30 portion of the Agenda.
The City Attorney reviewed Council discussion conducted during the Closed
Session on: pending litigation proceeding with the Joong Ang Korean Church
A vs. the City of Cypress, personnel matters involving labor negotiations and
grievances and discipline.
rONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
FIFC'TION HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 199: The Acting City Manager presented the
staff report, with the attached Resolution, dated November 17, 1992, which
recited the fact and declared the result of the General Municipal Election
held on November 3, 1992 and included the Orange County Registrar of Voters'
Certificate of the Canvass of the Election.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Bowman
to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, declaring the result
of the November 3, 1992 General Municipal Election.
RESOLUTION N0. 4130
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON
NOVEMBER 3, 1992, DECLARING THE RESULT THEREOF AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS
ARE PROVIDED BY LAW.
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
In accordance with Section 6 of the above Resolution No. 4130, the following
is a statement of the results of said election:
1. That the whole number of votes cast in the City (except absent voter
ballots) was 17,074.
That the whale number of absent voter ballots cast in said City was
2,397 making a total of 19,471 votes cast in said City.
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2. The names of the persons voted for at said election for member of the
City Council of said City are as follows:
Cecilia L. Age Gail H. Kerry
Steven D. Bradley Raymond M. Wozniak, II
Harold "Lindy" Lindamood
3. The number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given
in the City to each of such persons above named for the office of member
of the City Council were as listed in the following Exhibit A.
Elected as a member of the City Council for the full term of four years were:
Cecilia L. Age 9,065
Gail H. Kerry 7,953
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The Acting City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to re-elected
Councilmembers Cecilia L. Age and Gail H. Kerry.
Councilmember Age thanked all her supporters and those people who helped her
in her campaign.
Councilmember Kerry thanked the citizens of Cypress for her reelection to the
City Council, her family and vowed to work for the betterment of the
community.
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CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
Mayor Partin commented on his past year as the Mayor and the events that have
taken place during that year including the State budget crisis. He stated he
enjoyed the year, it was a pleasure to serve and he then resigned his position
as Mayor of the City of Cypress.
The Acting City Clerk then called for nominations for the office of Mayor.
Councilmember Bowman nominated Councilmember Nicholson for the office of
Mayor, with a second by Councilmember Partin. Councilmember Nicholson
declined the nomination. Councilmember Age nominated Councilmember Kerry for
the office of Mayor, seconded by Councilmember Nicholson. Councilmember
Partin commented on the nomination and stated that it is now time for the
Council to work as a cohesive body. He recounted Councilmember Kerry's voting
record for the various Mayors during the last five years. He called for a
united effort of the Council behind Councilmember Kerry to make her year as
Mayor as easy and profitable for the City as possible. He recommended that a
unanimous ballot be cast for Gail Kerry for Mayor. Councilmember Bowman
commented that Councilmember Kerry has the best interests of the City in mind
and he will also cast his vote for Councilmember Kerry. The Acting City Clerk
declared the nominations closed. He asked that all those in favor of
Councilmember Kerry for Mayor to cast an "aye" vote. He noted that there were
five aye votes and the Acting City Clerk declared Councilmember Kerry, Mayor
Kerry.
Mayor Kerry assumed her seat and opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
Councilmember Nicholson nominated Councilmember Age for Mayor Pro Tem. A
motion was made by Councilmember Nicholson, seconded by Councilmember Bowman
and unanimously carried by the following roll call vote to close the
nominations for Mayor Pro Tem.
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Kerry declared Councilmember Age the Mayor Pro Tem by acclamation.
Mayor Kerry thanked the Council for their votes, they have had differences but
have all worked for the good of the community and she would give her best
effort during the ensuing year.
RECESS: Mayor Kerry recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. and reconvened at 8:40
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SAFETY NETTING
AT THE CYPRESS GOLF COURSE., 4921 KATELLA AVENUE: The Planning Director
presented the staff report dated November 16, 1992, which indicated this item
was on the November 9, 1992 agenda when the Council determined that a
temporary use permit be issued for a period not to exceed six (6) months, in
order to allow the temporary installation of the safety netting along Katella
and Cerritos Avenues. As part of the approval, the temporary use permit shall
be conditioned to require that the applicant file an application to amend the
existing golf course conditional use permit. The applicant filed the
application for the temporary use permit with netting proposed in three
locations. Subsequent to the report, the applicant had two additional netting
requests: 1) along the southern portion of the railroad, approximately 275'
in length, extending eastward from Lexington Street, 60' in height, and 2) a
425' netting along the southern portion of the driving range, approximately
30' in height. The reason these two requests were not included is that the
applicant understood that only exterior boundary netting required Council
approval.
Mr. Ruben Perez, representing the Cypress Golf Course, the construction
consultant, responded to Councilmember Bowman, stating there are plans to
plant trees to screen the problem areas and hopefully, the trees will do the
screening in the future.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to approve the temporary use permit for the installation of the safety netting
in the five locations, subject to conditions. Councilmember Age stated she
would abstain from the vote because she had accepted a gift from the golf
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course at their Shinto ceremony. The motion carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAINED: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age
CONSIDERATION OF GRACE CHURCH FENCE AND HEDGE PLACEMENT ALONG CERRITOS
AVENUE - GRACE CHURCH, 5100 CERRITOS AVENUE: The Planning Director summarized
the staff report dated November 17, 1992, which represented a request by Grace
Church for a City Council determination of the Cypress Business and
Professional Center Specific Plan regarding fencing and hedge placement along
the Cerritos Avenue edge of the subject property. The church has installed
extensive landscaping using colorful plants, floral containers, grass,
decorative lighting and a large plaza area which the church does not want to
hide with a fence or hedge. The approved Grace Church development is designed
to be consistent with the open access character of the adjacent planned
business park parcels, located along Walker Street. A continuous six foot
high wrought iron fence and a five foot high hedge is not necessary or
appropriate in this case. The proposed three foot high hedge (only along the
church parking areas) will maintain open visibility and access to the Grace
Church development.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
review the submitted proposal and determine that the proposed landscape
treatment along Cerritos Avenue meets the intent of the Specific Plan Design
Guidelines. 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
Mr. Bob Kingsbury, Executive Pastor of Grace Church, explained the landscaping
plans and answered questions from the Council.
CONSIDERATION OF NEW PROGRAMMING ON CHANNEL 52: The Acting City Manager
reviewed the staff report dated November 17, 1992, which described the
proposed new programming for City Channel 52. In response to the CATV
Commission's recommendation, the City staff has developed a pilot program
concept entitled "Cypress Lost Pet Bulletin" prepared twice monthly and
presented prior to the live airing of each City Council meeting. The
Commission has reviewed the program pilot and unanimously recommended adding
it to the Channel 52 program offering.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age to
authorize the addition of the "Cypress Lost Pet Bulletin" to Channel 52's
regular program schedule as outlined in 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
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO 1773 -
2011: It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman
to approve the Warrants No. 1773 through 2011 in the amount of $780,635.14.
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 DONATION REQUEST FROM CYPRESS POPS ORCHESTRA: Councilmember
Age asked for a recap from the Finance Director on the amounts of money the
City had contributed to each of the Pops concerts, which was $1,500 for each
Concert on the Green and $7,500 from the Cultural Arts Commission for the
Children's Concert. To date, $12,000 has been donated to the Pops.
Responding to Councilmember Bowman, Mrs. Hall answered that the City of Los
Alamitos has waived all rental fees, except the $150 for a sound technician.
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Councilmember Bowman stated he did have a problem spending Cypress taxpayers
money when the Cypress Pops performs in another city. Marie Hall advised that
the audience was primarily Cypress residents and they were performing in Los
Alamitos because there wasn't a facility available in Cypress. Councilmember
Age concurred with Councilmember Bowman and she stated that if the City is
going to fund the Pops, she suggested the Pops perform in the City of Cypress.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Partin
to contribute $1,500 to the Cypress Pops Orchestra for their holiday concert.
Councilmember Partin mentioned that there has been much discussion about the
Pops Orchestra. In his opinion, the Pops Orchestra was one of the best assets
in the City of Cypress, he regretted that the City does not have a place large
enough for their audiences and he will support the motion. Mayor Kerry
concurred with Councilmembers Nicholson and Partin. The Cypress Pops
Orchestra is a wonderful asset to the community, Los Alamitos is very close
and many Cypress residents will attend the per~Formance. Councilmember Partin
said that because of the state budget crises, the City very likely may not be
able to be so benevolent next year. Responding to Councilmember Age, Mrs.
Hall advised that she could ask for a show of hands in the holiday concernt
audience to determine how many were Cypress residents. The motion carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age and Bowman
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECONSIDERATION OF THE RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION VACANCY:
Councilmember Partin advised that he had been approached by several residents
who indicated to him that it looked as if the Council had deliberately delayed
making an appointment based on applications received because certain
Councilmembers wanted to readvertise to bring in their candidate. He would
recommend starting the interviews and make the appointment as previously
scheduled without delaying until the advertisement in next publication of the
City Newsletter.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
move forward with the interviews and then make an appointment to the vacancy.
Councilmember Nicholson stated that it was the intent of the Council to be
very open and have as many citizens aware of the opening on the Commission as
possible and, hopefully, all Commission vacancies will appear in the City
Newsletters. She will vote against the motion. After further discussion, the
City Attorney advised that the Cypress City Code required that a motion to
reconsider be made on the day that the action was taken so any discussion is
moot.
RP~rPatiOn and Park District Matters:
CONSIDERATION OF LITTLE LEAGUE LIGHTED FIELD PROPOSAL: The Recreation and
Park Director summarized the staff report dated November 16, 1992, which
reported that the Recreation and Community Services Commission considered a
request by the Cypress Little League organization for sports field lighting.
Little League is requesting that sports field lighting be provided at Oak
Knoll Park fields 1 and 2 and for a practice area for Pop Warner and AYSO.
Little League has discussed joint funding to expedite the possible completion
of this project prior to opening their 1993 season in March. The Commission
unanimously approved the concept of the Little League proposal without
recommendation of appropriation of expenditures at this time and suggested
that staff look into possible future funding for the project. A major concern
was the potential impact on neighboring homes to the Oak Knoll fields. If the
project was pursued, a series of public meetings should be conducted to hear
the concerns and obtain approval of the neighbors.
Councilmember Partin stated he felt the addition of this item to the budget
was premature until an assessment was made of the attitude of the neighbors.
The Recreation and Park Director advised that a formal proposal had not been
received from the Little League.
Mr. Bill Matthews, Casey Basilio and Roger Wagner, all Cypress residents,
updated the Council on their conversations with AYSO and they are willing to
donate funds for the project. Pop Warner is not able to support financially
at this time. Little League is also planning to fund this project at 50%,
with a pay back period of seven years.
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Councilmember Partin advised that the biggest problem would be selling the
idea of lighting to the neighborhood. Councilmember Bowman suggested that the
public hearing process be started and then funding sources can be pursued.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson that
the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors for
the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) accept the Little League field
lighting proposal concept as recommended by the Recreation and Community
Services Commission, and 2) direct staff to pursue funding sources and to
consider the proposal during the 1993-94 fiscal budget. 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 COMMUNICATIONS; For Matters Not on the Agenda. No one wished to speak.
WRITTEN COMMUNI.ATTnNS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kerry adjourned the Council meeting at 9:40 p.m.
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