Minutes 93-01-11
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NIIN[lI'ES OF A REGCTL,AR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 11, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:40
p.m., Monday, January 11, 1993, in the Administrative Conference Room, City
Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Gail Kerry presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John
Cavanaugh, staff members Barrett, Eynon, Hamlin and consultants from Cotton
Beland, Karen Warner and Ray Pendro.
WORKSHOP SESSION: The City Manager made some preliminary remarks about the
following session on the General Plan update and requested conmients from the
Council for response from staff at a later meeting. The Planning Director
explained the purpose and approach being taken by the City of Cypress' General
Plan. A review of the process up to this time was provided by Karen Warner of
Cotton Beland and she asked for policyroriented corrnnents from the Council on
the General Plan and the EIR. Counci]member Bowman mentioned Section 2-4 of
the EIR, which addressed Regulation 15 covering more than 25 employees and he
also mentioned increased daytime parking fees. In Section 5.2-11, he asked
which streets are being considered for the elimination of the 100$ employer
subsidized parking. Mayor Kerry asked why certain things have to be itemized
because it looks as if the Council supports them. Councilmember Bowman asked
about Section 5.7-5 indicating a level of service at Katella aril Holder of
.54/E which should be .54/D. Mayor Kerry suggested that the City discuss the
alternatives which they may consider to be better solutions to the traffic
problem. The City Manager asked that the Council advise staff as soon as
possible of any additional questions or comments they have on the General
Plan.
RECESS: Mayor Kerry recessed the Council meeting at 5:30 p.m. and reconvened
in the Council Chamber at 5:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also
present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John
Cavanaugh and staff members Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Donovan, Storey and
Wicker.
ORAL OON]MUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. No one wished to
speak.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT' FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FUNDING PACKAGE APPLICATIONS FOR VARIOUS CAPITAL
IMPROVEP~I' PROJECTS THROUGHOUT' THE CITY: The City Manager asked the Public
Works Director to stmm~arize the staff report dated January 6, 1993, which
indicated that all cities are being requested to su~nit applications for
transportation improvement projects for the next five fiscal years by the
Orange County Transportation Authority Combined Transportation FLzriding
Programs. Because of the anticipated competition for these funds from other
agencies and the short time available to prepare plans, specifications and
applications, staff reco~nnended that BSI Consultants, Inc. be retained to
assist the City in the preparation of these submittal requirements. Upon
completion of the doc-~mients, staff will return with a Resolution identifying
those projects as proposed transportation improvements for sukanittal to OCTA.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Partin to
award a contract for consultant services to BSI Consultants, Inc., 2111 East
1st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705 for preparation of plans, specifications and
funding applications as outlined in the report for a fee not to exceed
$87,517.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 OOUNCILMII~~ERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES : 0 COI]NCIIN~4BERS : None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIIMEt~4BERS: None
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CX~NSENT CAL~ETIDAR:
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 rec~nmierxlations listed on the Agenda.
The City Manager advised that the Planning Department would like Item No. 9,
Consideration of Design Review Committee No. 92-48 (Exterior Remodel of
Connnercial Center, 5171-5185 Lincoln Avenue) continued and he wished to remove
Item No 19, Consideration of Selection of Chairs for the Senior Citizens
Center, for further discussion. Gouncilmember Age requested that Items 8 and
16, Consideration of I~rovements and Release of Bonds for Tract Maps Nos.
14150, 14151, 14152 and Consideration of Authorization to Attend the 45th
Annual California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference and
F~ibit Shaw, respec.-tively, be removed. Councilmembex Nicholson asked that
Item No. 4, Consideration of Claim Filed by Randy L. Harrington, Attorney-at-
Law, on Behalf of Ricardo R. Mora, be pulled.
It was moved by Councilmembex Age and seconded by C'.ouncilmember Nicholson to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 19, with the exception of
Items No. 4, 8, 9, 16 and 19. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIIMD~ERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 CXNJNCIIN~~ERS: None
ABSENT: 0 gOLJNCIIN~~ERS: None
Item No. 2: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
December 14, 1992 and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of December 18, 1992.
Recorrnnexxlation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of December 14,
1992 and December 18, 1992, as submitted, with Council Members Age and Partin
abstaining on the December 14, 1992 Minutes due to their absence at the
meeting.
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. 5: Consideration of Auditor's Management Letter.
Recor?~nendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 6: Consideration of Audit Report of the City of Cypress'
Appropriation Limit for the Year Ended June 30, 1992.
Reco~nnendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 7: Consideration of Cx7ange Order No. 2 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.
2 for Project No. 9110 and No. 9111, Pavement Rehabilitation of Holder Street
and Orangewood Avenue; and 2) Authorize the expenditure of $680.00 for this
work.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Personnel File Records Purge.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the destruction of the
previously named Police Department's personnel records in acxordance with
C~overtmient Code Section 34090 and City Council Resolution No. 2338, dated
February 9, 1981.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of
November 1992.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Design Review Ccg[nnittee's Approval of DRC #92-
45 and #92-47.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Item No. 13: Consideration of an Application for an Original Alcoholic
Beverage License Filed by Abdollah Hosseinzadeh and 5hahin Vaziry, D.B.A. M &
M Market, 5721 Lincoln Avenue, CA, Cypress.
Reco~miexxlation: Receive and file.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Continuous E~loyment List -Police Officer
(Lateral/Experienced).
Reco~miendation: Receive and file. ~
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 15: Consideration of Audit Report of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District's Appropriation Limit for the Year Ended June 30, 1992.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, receive and
file said report.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Allocation of Appropriation of Funds From the
General Fund for Costs of Operation of the Stmuner Program of the Cypress Boys
and Girls Club.
Reco~miendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, appropriate a
total of $10,000 from the General Ftutid to: 1) Account 4021-10-304-12 (Teen
Programs Temporary Salaries) in the amount of $3,000; and 2) Account 4021-10-
306-12 (Playgrounds Temporary Salaries) in the amount of $7,000.
Item No. 18: Consideration of 1993 Mult1-Agency July 4th Fir~orks
Celebration.
Recoimnendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, direct staff
to continue to work with the Multi-agency July 4th Fireworks Committee for the
planning of the 1993 fireworks celebration and to explore possibilities of
private funding to reduce cost of the event to each agency.
END OF CONSENT CALII~IDAR
Regarding Item No. 4, Consideration of Claim Filed by Randy L. Harrington,
Attorney-at-Law, on Behalf of Ricardo R. Mora, Counci]member Nicholson
requested this item be discussed in Closed Session.
In regard to Item No. 8, Consideration of Acceptance of Improvements and
Release of Bonds for Tract Map Nos. 14150, 14151, 14152, Public Works Project
No. 8752 (Bounded to the South by Ball Road, to the North by Orange Avenue,
Between Moody Street and Denni Street), Councilmember Age stated she would
abstain from voting on this item because her employer, Bank of America, is one
of the major lenders for Sorrento Homes. It was moved by Councilmember Bowman
and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to: 1) Accept the public
improvements for Tract Map Nos. 14150, 14151, and 14152, as being
satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications; and
2) Authorize the City Clerk, with the concurrence of the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer, to release the Labor and Material Bond upon expiration of
the required lien period, providing no mechanic liens are filed, with the
Performance Bond to be held for one year from the date of acceptance to
guarantee against any defects in material or workmanship. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 C70UNCIINMFI`~ERS: Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES : 0 COUNCILN~'IBERS : None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMENIDERS: None
ABSTAIl~IID : 1 COUNCIIN~~ERS : Age
Acting on Item No. 9, Consideration of Design Review Committee No. 92-48
(Exterior Remodel of Commercial Center, 5171-5185 Lincoln Avenue), it was
moved by Councilmembex Nicholson and seconded by Councilmembex Age to continue
this item to the January 25, 1993 meeting. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
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AYES : 5 COUNCIII~'lBERS : Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILN~P~ERS: None
ABSENT: 0 OOUNC'ILN~~ERS: None
Regarding Item No. 16, Consideration of Authorization to Attend the 45th
Annual California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference and
Exhibit Shaw, Councilmember Nicholson questioned spending this amount of money
at this time to send ten people to a Conference. The Recreation and Park
Director stated that staff has no preference; the Recreation and Cmrnnunity
Service Commissioners would like to attend and indicated they would be willing
to pay same of their expenses. Councilmember Age rimed that the
Commission Chair or his designated representative, the Director and one other
staff person attend the Conference. It was moved by Councilmember Age and
seconded by Councilmember Nicholson that the City Council, acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Parks
District, authorize the attendance of the Director of Recreation and Parks,
one Recreation and Parks staff member and the Chair of the Recreation and
Community Services Commission, or his designee, to the 45th Annual California
and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference and Exhibit Shaw
scheduled for March 11 - 14, 1993, in San Francisco, and be reimbursed for all
actual and necessary expenses incurred. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 C7OUNCIIr'~~ERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES : 0 OOUNCILN~'IBERS : None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILl~'IBERS: None
In regard to Item No. 19, Consideration of Selection of Chairs for the Senior
Citizens Center, the Recreation and Parks Director referred to the staff
report dated January 4, 1993, and he reported that this item has been
discussed with many of the Commissioners. He described the various chairs
that have been considered by the Senior Citizens Commissioners, many senior
citizens in the co~miunity and the surveys that have been conducted of other
Senior Centers. The Public Works Maintenance Division inspected and evaluated
each of the initially selected chairs and an analysis of the available storage
area for stacking the chairs was performed.
After further discussion on the merits of the various types and styles of the
chairs, Councilmember Nicholson suggested choosing one upholstered vinyl chair
for all uses. Councilmembers Age and Partin favored the Acton upholstered
chairs for the activity areas.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age that
the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, direct staff to:
1. Purchase 40 of the favored Acton upholstered chairs ($100 each) for the
activity areas other than the auditorium and crafts roam.
2. Purchase approximately 50 Acton non-upholstered chairs ($53.26) for the
crafts room.
3. Purchase 500 of the top of the line Virco chair #8971 ($42 each) for the
auditorium.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES : 4 COUNCILN~'IBERS : Age, BoHmian, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 1 OOUNCIIN~RBERS: Nicholson
ABSENT: 0 CnUNCIIP~ERS: None
ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by C.ouncilmember Age to
order the following Ordinance ready by title only, title as follows and to
adopt the Ordinance relating to the composition of the CATV Commission.
ORDINANCE NO. 893
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
AN~IDING SECTIONS 2-22, RELATING TO THE CXx'IPOSITION ON THE CABLE
TELEVISION C.ONIl`~SSION.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILN~~ERS: Age, Bownti-uz, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 ODUNCILN~ERS: None
ABSENT: 0 ODUNCIIMII`~lBERS: None
CIASID SESSION: Mayor Kerry recessed the meeting at 6:10 p.m. to allow the
Council to enter into Closed Session to consider matters of personnel and
litigation. The meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m. with all Councilmembers
present. Also present were staff members Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Donovan, p..
Eynon, Storey and Wicker.
PLEDGE OF ALSEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Bowman.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Kerry presented the Mayor's Plaque to former Mayor Richard Partin.
Mayor Kerry and Alicia Kimble and Jewell Tolkin, members of the Home and
Business Holiday Decorations Committee, presented certificates and ribbons to
Business Division Winners Maggie's Cafe & Bakery, Frameworks, Walt Bowman Real
Estate, American Speedy Printing, Overton-Moore and Associates, Mitsubishi
Electronics and Kentucky Fried Chicken. In the Home Division category,
certificates and ribbons were given to Tony and Diane Webb, Jay and Linda
Hicks, Jerry, Diane and Jeff Henry, Paul and MaryEllen Lessman, John and Jenny
Ray, and John Garrett. Recipients of proclamations for "Cypress Celebrates
the Holidays" Awards went to Sweepstakes Winners Maggie's Cafe & Bakery and
Jerry, Diane and Jeff Henry. Proclamations to Hall of Fame Winners were
presented to ERA Real Estate, Jim and Collette Scheuneman, and Peter and Penny
Parker.
Mayor Kerry presented the 1992 Outstanding Conmiunity Deader of the Year Award
to Recreation & Conmiunity Services Connnissioner Johnnie Perkins. This award
is bestowed upon a community leader each year by the L.A. Basin Park &
Recreation Con~nissioners & Board Members Association.
Mr. John Kanel, farmer City of Cypress Councilmember and Mayor, read and
presented a proclamation to former Mayor Richard Partin from Senator Cecil
Green's office. Councilmember Partin thanked Mr. Kanel and asked him to
convey his best wishes to retired Senator Green.
The City Manager advised that the Council did meet at 4:30 p.m. in a Workshop
Session for discussion of the General Plan update. He then reviewed the
actions taken by the Council during the 5:30 p.m. portion of the meeting.
The City Attorney reviewed discussions held during Closed Session to discuss
adjudicatory matters on claims filed by Ricardo Mora and Donna Stipp. The
other two items involved personnel negotiations and grievances.
ORAL COMM[INICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
Mr. George Weigert, 5691 Saint Ann, Cypress, stated he would like to see some
code enforcement conducted on the noise and trashy condition of his neighbor's
yard. Mayor Kerry advised that a report will be given to Council and the Code
F~forcement officer will be contacting Mr. Weigert.
Mr. John Willis, 9701 Lawrence Drive, Cypress, protested the noise emanating
from the marching band's practice sessions at Cypress High School. In recent
years, the band has been competing with other schools which has required an
expansion of the practice. time, starting at 7:00 a.m. The noise pollution is
a major problem for the neighbors in the surrounding area and has devalued
property rates. He will be attending subsequent meetings and asked the
Council for their support.
Ms. Bonnie Shapero, 9671 Lawrence Drive, Cypress, stated that all the windows
in her house face Cypress High School and she has been unable to open those
windows because of the noise from the band. She also mentioned the signal
timing at Orange Avenue and Valley View, which causes the trucks to downshift
on Orange before that intersection.
Mr. Jim Reinke, 6671 Forest Street, Cypress, advised that he is seeing
graffiti inundating the neighborhood and was concerned with the unfilled
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positions in the Police Department and the amount of overtime in the Police
Department. He would be willing to pay $40 on his trash bill for Police
Department expenditures. He is seeing more and more graffiti in the City and
he would like to see the problem addressed with preventative policing.
Mr. Jack Weber, Principal of Cypress High School, explained the marching band
practice schedule and the attempt to schedule practice so that it will not
conflict with academic classes. He advised that they have made an attempt to
use the parking lot and move the practices to different sections on can~us.
He does not have a definite solution at this time, but is willing to work with
the conmYUnity in exploring other possibilities and he and the band director
would be happy to meet with a designated group of citizens.
Ms. Bernice Place, 6572 Biak Street, Cypress, mentioned the card parlor and
asked if it would be a ballot n~asure. She stated that she had spoken to Dr.
Brown at the Brethren Christian School (Oxford School site) and asked if tax
dollars were being used to maintain Oxford School. The City Attorney advised
that the best procedure would be for Ms. Place to list her questions to be
answered by the Ar.~ninistration or Finance Depaz-~nents staff.
Mayor Pro Tem Age announced that she was recently appointed Chairman of the
John Wayne Airport Commission and was the first woman, since the inception of
the Commission, to hold that title.
ORAL CONIl~'IgNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 p.m. Agenda.
No on wished to speak.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HFARIl~TG RE: ANIIIJDN1nVr!' TO ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 92-4, SECTION 15 - SIGNS: Mayor Kerry opened the hearing. The
City Manager advised that the staff report dated January 4, 1993 requested a
continuation of this item.
It was moved by Councilmexnber Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
continue this matter to the City Council meeting of February 8, 1993. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILNIa'IBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES : 0 COUNCILMI3~ERS : None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEP'IBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEAR~JG RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT -
SECONDHAND DEAI~R'S LICENSE, ALTERN1Ar1 JEWEGE~2S, 6844 KAZ~LLA AVENUE, CYPRESS:
Mayor Kerry declared the public hearing opened. The City Manager summarized
the staff report dated January 6, 1993, which represented a request for a
Special Permit from Mr. Norman Alterm~z to allow the conduct of a secondhand
business at Alterman Jewelers, 6844 Katella Avenue, Cypress. The Affidavits
of Publication, Mailing and Posting 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 conumanications have been received either in favor of or in opposition
to this Special Permit application. The Chief of Police has conducted an
investigation in accordance with Section 15-60 of the Cypress City Code and
found no cause to protest this application. In accordance with Section 15-62
of the Cypress City Code, the City Council 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.
The applicant, Norman Alterrunan, stated that he has held his license for nine
years and is present because he has relocated his business.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Partin to
close the public hearing and approve the permit. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMII~~ERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMENIBERS: None
ABSENT': 0 C~UNCILMEf~IBERS: None
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CONTINUATION OF OONSIDERATION OF POLICE DEPAF~Il~IT STAFFING: The staff report
dated January 6, 1993 requested continuation of this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
continue this matter to the City Council meeting of February 8, 1993. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 OOUNCILN~ERS: Age, Bawman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES : 0 COUNCILMII`~IBERS : None
ABSENT: 0 OOUNCILMII"IBERS: None
OONI'IN[JP,TION OF OONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL APPOIlV'IMIIV'I'S: Mayor Kerry
opened the discussion, asking various Councilmembers to serve on the
organizations listed in the staff report dated December 9, 1992. Regarding
the Orange County Vector Control, the City Manager mentioned that this
organization's term expires in December 1993, but possibly a change in
representative could be made at this time. Councilmember Bowman resigned his
position as the City's Vector Control Representative due to his many business
commitments. Based on the preceding discussions, the following appointments
were made.
Orange County Sanitation District Mayor -Representative
(Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month) Cecilia Age -Alternate
League of California Cities Mayor -Representative
Orange County Division Cecilia Age -Alternate
(Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month)
Santa Ana River Flood Richard Partin
Protection. Agency Joyce Nicholson -Alternate
Southern California Walter Bowman -Representative
Association of Goverrmiexits Cecilia Age -Alternate
City/Cypress School District Joyce Nicholson
Joint Steering Committee Walter Ba~nman
Southern California Association Walter Bowman
of Governments -Policy Advisory
Committee
Orange County Vector Control Richard Partin
District
(Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month)
Measure M Transportation Gail Kerry -Representative
Joint Ventures Committee Cecilia Age
w/Cities of La Palma and Gail Kerry
Los Alamitos
It was moved by Councilmember Age acid seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
confirm the appointments to the various aforementioned organizations. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILME~ERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCIIMII`~ERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMII`~ERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF RDQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO STUDY JOINT POLICE OONIIKCTNICATIONS FOR
THE CITIES OF CYPRESS, IAS ALANIITOS AND SEAL BEACH POLICE DEPAR<IMEN'I'S: The
City Manager presented the staff report dated January 4, 1993, which indicated
that City and Police Department Management personnel from the Cities of
Cypress, Los Alamitos, La Palma and Seal Beach have discussed the possible
consolidation of City services for these jurisdictions. The resulting
consensus of these discussions is that police communications or dispatch
function bears potential for consolidation and subsequent cost-savings to each
of the jurisdictions.
Each of the jurisdictions, with the exception of the City of La Palma, has
submitted information and direction for a Request for Proposal to be issued to
appropriate professional consulting firms. La Palm1 indicated they would like
to look at the proposals when they have been returned.
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There are no costs associated with this reconunerydation as consultant bids for
the study will be reviewed and the matter brought back before the City Council
for final Award of Contract.
The Police Chief advised that there have been calls from cities other than
those mentioned seeking to join this venture.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by CouncilmembPx Bowman to
approve issuance of Joint Request for Proposal for the Cities of Cypress, Los
Alamitos and Seal Beach for consultant firms to study and make recoimrnxidation
as to consolidation of police connminications for those jurisdictions. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 GbUNCIIP~IBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUN~T~~ERS: None
ABSENT : 0 OOUN~'TT MF~ERS : None
OONSIDERATION OF PROPOSID AN~VDMENrT' TO CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DIS'T'RICT PERSONNEL, RULE'S AND RDGUTATIONS C3-1API'F~t 2 SDGTION 2.01
CONCF~2NING DEFINITIONS, CNAPTII~ 4, SE~'TION 4.07, CONCIIZNING ESTABLISHI~IIV`I' OF
E~IAYN~!' LIST, SE;GTION 4.08, CONCF~NING KINDS OF EMPIAYMEIVT LISTS, SECTION
4.09, CONCERNING REMOVAL OF NAMES FROM EMPIAYMENT LISTS AND SEX,TION 4.19
CONCERNI1~tG LA'I~RAL ENTRY AND/OR ACADEMY ENTRY FOR EMPIAYEES OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS: The City Manager asked the Personnel Director to stnrnnarize the staff
report dated January 5, 1993, which requested changes in the City Personnel
Rules and Regulations to provide a more expedient process in the establishment
and administration of employment lists for Police Officer and Dispatcher I and
II. The City Manager stated that the amendments addressed the issue of
ongoing recruitment for the Police Departmant.
It was moved by Counci]member Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, amending the City of
Cypress and Cypress Recreation and Park District Personnel Rules and
Regulations.
RE;SOIITI'ION NO. 4135
A RFSOIZT!'ION OF THE CITY OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT', A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT' OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AN~IDING
RFSOI~TTION NO. 1635 AND RFSOIIT!'ION NO. 4041, RULES AND RDGULATIONS,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2.01, CONCII2NING DEFIIITIONS, C~iAPTER 4, SECTION
4.07, CONCERNING ESTABI~SHMENT OF EMPIAYN~T LIST, SECTION 4.08,
CONCERNIl~IG KINDS OF EMPIAYMENT LISTS, SDCrION 4.09, OONCERNING REMOVAL
OF DtAMFS FROM EMPLOYMENT LISTS AND SECTION 4.19, CONCERNING LATEE2AL
ENTRY AND/OR ACADEMY ENTRY FOR EMPIAYEES OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 OOUNCIIN~~IBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 C`AUNCILN~'IBERS: None
ABSEN'T': 0 COUNCIIP~~EI2S: None
OONSIDEI2ATION OF ZONING DETERMINATION REIQUFST FOR MOORING OF FUJI BLIl~: The
Planning Director reviewed the staff report dated December 31, 1992, which
represented a request for a zoning determination regarding the temporary
mooring of the Fuji Blimp, for promotional purposes, at the southeast corner
of Valley View Street and Katella Avenue from January 18 through January 30,
1993. A zoning determination request includes only an interpretation of the
City of Cypress Zoning Ordinance and, therefore, is not considered a project
according to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Fuji Film has contacted the property owner and the Los Alamitos Airfield and
has obtained permission for both the use of the land and the operations of the
blimp.
Ms. Heather Green, representing Fuji Films, volunteered to answer questions
from Council. She explained she was acting as the local representative and
Fuji hoped to moor the blimp to use as a an advertising device for their World
Cup promotion and also have it close enough to cover the Super Bawl. Blimp
rides may be offered to Fuji employees and customers.
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Mayor Kerry suggested that the takeoff and landing times be restricted during
certain hours Monday through Friday because of rush hour traffic.
After some discussion, the City Manager mentioned the workshop session to be
held on January 18 and the conditions for this temporary use permit could be
established at that time.
The Planning Director advised that the peak traffic hours are 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Councilmember Age suggested the
evening hours be changed to 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Counci]_member Bowman
concurred.
Ms. Green advised that pending tonight's Council approval, the request must
still go before the State Board of Aeronautics.
After further discussion, the City Attorney stated that Section 13.1.J would
probably be most feasible in this situation. He recc~nerided a condition of
approval requiring indemnification to the City and an insurance provision
naming the City as an insured.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to determine that the proposed request to allow the mooring of the blimp is a
use subject to a Temporary Use Permit under Section 13.1.J, along with the
requirement for an indemnification agreement and a provision naming the City
as an additional insured. The motion unanimously carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 OOUNCIIME{`~ERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 OOUNCILMEN~ERS: None
ABSENT: 0 OOUNCILMENIBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF G~M'IERCTAT, HfARRP,NT LIST FOR tifARRAlVTS NO. 2217 -
2659: It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Counci]membex
Nicholson to approve the Warrants No. 2217 through 2659 in the amount of
$2,279,553.74. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILN~~ERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILN~'1BERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIID~ERS: None
Regarding the Consent Calendar Item No. 4, Consideration of Claim filed by
Randy L. Harrington Attorney-at-Law, on Behalf of Ricardo R. Mora, which was
removed for discussion during Closed Session, Mayor Kerry asked for a motion.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Bowman
to officially reject the subject claim and refer it to the City's Claims
Administrator, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 OOUNCILMII"IBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILN~ERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUN~~RERS: None
Recreation & Park District Matters:
CONSIDERATION TO INCREASE DISTRICT FEES AND CHARGES FOR SPECIAL INTF~2FSri'
CLASSES AND CONSIDERATION TO INSTITUTE NEW ADNIII~TISTRATIVE CAST REOOVERY: The
Director of Recreation & Parks presented the staff report dated December 30,
1992, which represented a request from the District for two revenue proposals ,
consistent with the 1991 City Management Services Institute (MSI) cost
recovery recormnendations. An overall 10~ fee increase for all contract
classes approved by the Recreation and Community Services Connnission and a
$4.00 actninistrative fee to be retained by the District for each requested
individual class refund.
It was moved by Counci].member Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age that
the Cypress City Council, acting as the governing Board of Directors for the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the recommended 10~ class fee
increase as listed and adopt the $4.00 ac~ninistrative fee for requested class
refunds both to be instituted in the S~utuner 1993 program.
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AYES: 5 COUNCILNIII~ZBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNC'n1~~ERS: None
ABSENT : 0 COUNCILNIFI"iBERS : None
ORAL CONIMCTIVICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Councilmember Nicholson mentioned the former Nissan Car dealership site that
is not yet fenced or boarded up and the possibility of graffiti. Responding
to Councilmember Nicholson, the City Manager replied that the fastest way to
access the property would be to invoke the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance
following the public hearing. Councilmember Nicholson asked about the status
of the abandoned structures on the corner of Walker and Ball. The City
Manager stated that staff would consider the situation and return to Council
with a report. Mayor Kerry mentioned those vacant buildings that are well
maintained. She suggested staff look into the possibility of boarding up
buildings that are vacant and not being maintained because there is a need to
address those situations quickly.
There was some discussion by Council on the accessibility of spray paint cans,
apprehension and conviction of graffiti perpetrators. Responding to questions
from Council, the City Attorney would research the issue of the amount of
latitude available to the City in dealing with the aspects of graffiti and
report back to Council. Councilmembex Partin suggested the reward for the
apprehension of graffiti perpetrators be $500, instead of $50. The City
Manager advised that staff will look at all the issues, i.e., legal, spray
paint, graffiti, reward increase, abandoned buildings and return to Council
with suggestions.
WRITTEN OONIl~I[JNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Kerry recessed the meeting at 9:45 p.m. for a Closed
Session to discuss personnel matters. The Council reconvened at 11:45 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
ADJOURTIlKIIVT: Mayor Kerry adjourned the meeting at 11:45 p.m. to Monday,
January 18, 1993, at 3:30 p.m. in the Achninistrative Conference Room.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY CYPRESS
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