Minutes 93-01-18
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR ADJOURNED MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 18, 1993
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was
called to order at 3:34 p.m., Monday, January 18, 1993, in the
Administrative Conference Room City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, Mayor Gail Kerry presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Age
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City
Attorney John Cavanaugh, staff members Barrett, DeCarlo, Donovan,
Eynon, Carter, Vazquez and Hamlin and consultants Karen Warner
and Don Beland from Cotton-Beland.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No one wished to speak.
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF FUJI PHOTO FILM U.S.A, INC. BLIMP
MOORING: The Planning Director presented a verbal report and a
written outline of the conditions of approval for a temporary use
permit for the mooring of and use of the Fuji Blimp from January
20 through and including February 5, 1993. Also included in the
conditions were the hours that restricted take-offs and landings.
Workshop Session: General Plan Update
The Planning Director reported that she had received additional
comments from the various Councilmembers, talked with the
consultants and the added comments were reflected in the
Cotton/Beland Associates report entitled "Summary of Council
Comments on Draft General Plan and EIR" dated January 18, 1993.
The Planning Director advised that the proposed date for the
first public hearing on the General Plan and the certification of
the EIR was February 8, 1993.
Karen Warner stated that the report took the General Plan and EIR
comments, and attempted to summarize and describe the approach
that was used in the document and/or suggest options that might
be considered. Ms. Warner then addressed each of the comments
outlined in the report.
The City Manager reported that Mayor Pro Tem Age would not be
able to attend the meeting because of illness in the family;
however, a telephone hook-up would be provided so she could
.listen and add her comments to the discussion.
There was some discussion on the zoning designation of DeLong
Street, east of Watson where the neighbors were divided on the
proposed zoning. The zoning designation east of Watson is RM-
15,000 and west of Watson, it is RM-1,000. Councilmember Bowman
stated he was in favor of changing the zoning to RM-15,000 at
this time, with Councilmember Partin concurring. Mayor Kerry and
Councilmembers Age and Nicholson were in favor of the leaving the
current zoning of RM-1,000. The zoning designation will remain
as it is in the existing General Plan.
The Planning Director addressed the comments made by Mayor Kerry.
On page 39, a zoning designation is needed which does not include
all types of animals. Don Beland suggested that the reference to
horses, sheep, goats or cattle be eliminated on this page.
On page 52, in the Land Use Element, the concern was whether the
zone should be changed under Community Services and Facilities.
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On page 53, the question was a differentiation between the
publicly-owned and privately-owned property in the PS zone. The
City Manager brought up the issue raised by the golf course on
the use of the hotel property because they don't see that being
completed and, in the meantime, they want the property for other
uses. .The City Attorney would have to research the Development
Agreement to determine the timing of the hotel. The Planning
Director mentioned the consistency of the Goals & Objectives with
the Specific Plan.
In the Circulation Element, page 28, there was a discussion on
the Holder Street bridge to provide a parallel route from Valley
View to Knott. The Planning Director advised that the text would
be changed to how it exists vs. what is proposed in the master
plan for arterial highways. Councilmember Bowman requested that
staff check to determine if the City of Buena Park has made "No
Parking" zones on Holder Street between Cerritos and Ball Road.
Page 22, Open Space Element, there is a table discussing City of
Cypress school facilities, but no reference to Cypress College as
a facility to use as open space. The Recreation & Park Director
explained that Cypress College open space is not utilized for any
community activities at this time. Mayor Kerry suggested that
this property should be included in the Open Space Element and it
will be mentioned in the General Plan. Mr. Beland suggested that
the space be inventoried and its availability be stipulated.
On page 37, Open Space Element, a comment would be made to the
effect that the City will encourage the schools to preserve their
open space.
Mr. Beland stated that they would take the direction they have
received from the Council and modify the text of the Plan with a
footer to indicate the most recent draft document and Council
will be provided with those revised pages.
Responding to Councilmember Partin, the Planning Director advised
that the golf course and the cemetery will be in a sub-category
indicating they are privately owned.
The Planning Director reported that they are continuing to work
with OCTA and are waiting for an update from them. The City
Manager remarked that the City's concerns were entered into the
record at the Planning Commission meeting.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Kerry recessed the meeting at 4:45 p.m. to
enable the Council to enter into Closed Session to discuss
matters of contract negotiations. The meeting reconvened at 5:20
p.m. with all Councilmembers present except Mayor Pro Tem Age.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kerry adjourned the meeting at 5:20 p.m. to
4:30 p.m., Monday, January 25, 1993, in the Administrative
Conference Room for a workshop session on three-story multifamily
buildings.
MAYOR OF THE CIT YPRESS
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