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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
April 12, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:35
p.m., Monday, April 12, 1993, in the Administrative Conference Room, West
Wing, 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 and
Finance Director Richard Storey.
INTERVIEWS: Proposals for Audit Services.
The Council conducted interviews and considered the proposals of the two
candidates, Diehl, Evans and Co. and Edwards, Eichel & Beranek to provide
audit services for the City of Cypress.
RECESS: At 5:30 p.m., with the conclusion of the interviews, Mayor Kerry
recessed the meeting to enable the Council to reconvene in the Council Chamber
to conduct the business on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. The meeting reconvened 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 COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 P.M. Agenda. No one wished to
speak.
CONSIDERATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING PLAN CHECK
SERVICES: The Public Works Director presented the staff report dated March
31, 1993, which described the utilization of a professional engineering firm
to provide building plan checking. The Building Division has utilized the
services of Melad and Associates to provide complete building plan checking
since April 1988. To assure the maintenance of a high level of responsiveness
and service, it was recommended that the contract with Melad and Associates be
renewed for a one year period with the fees charged to remain the same as the
original contract dated April 26, 1988.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to renew the contract for professional building plan check services with Melad
and Associates, 8907 Warner Avenue, Suite 161, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, for
a one (1) year period, ending April 12, 1994. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH NORRIS-REPKE INC.. PUBLIC_WORKS PROJECT NO. 9260: The City Manager
summarized the staff report dated March 31, 1993, which would amend an
existing service contract to prepare plans and specifications for pavement
rehabilitation to various alleys in the Tanglewood area of the City. In
order to retain Norris-Repke, Inc. for the subject project, it will be
necessary to amend their agreement for the above project.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to approve Amendment No. 1 to Consultant Agreement for Professional Services
for Public Works Project No. 9260 with Norris-Repke, Inc., 18231 Irvine Blvd.,
Suite 24, Tustin, CA 92680 for a contract amount not to exceed $19,052.00.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PYROTECHNICS FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL MULTI-
AGENCY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION: The Recreation and Park Director presented the
staff report dated April 6, 1993, which indicated that all the consortium
cities were in agreement to recontract with the 1992 vendor, San Diego
Fireworks, Inc. The fee for the 1993 presentation will be $8,700 to be evenly
split between each consortium agency.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Age that
the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept the San Diego Fireworks,
Inc., P.O. Box 900186, San Diego, CA 92190 as sole provider for the 1993
Multi-Agency Fireworks Celebration in the amount of $8,700. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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 Nicholson requested that Item No. 22, Consideration of Design
Review Committee No. 93-4, Sorrento Residential Planned Community, Minor
Reduction in Square Footage of Residential Units for 182 Cypress Homes, Inc.,
be removed for further information. Councilmember Bowman asked that Item No.
21, Consideration of Cultural Arts Commission Recommendation be removed.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Partin to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 23, with the exception of
Items No. 21 and 22. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 4: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular
Meeting of February 6 - 7, 1993, March 15, 1993 and the Regular Meeting of
March 22, 1993.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of February 6-7,
1993, March 15, 1993, and March 22, 1993, 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. 6: Consideration of Renewal of Non-Exclusive Taxicab Franchise -
Yellow Cab Company.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize a one-year renewal of the
non-exclusive Taxicab Franchise issued to the Yellow Cab Company, to expire on
March 23, 1994.
Item No. 7: Consideration of Proclaiming April 12 - 16, 1993, as "Building
Safety Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim April 12
- 16, 1993, as "Building Safety Week" in the City of Cypress.
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Item No. 8: Consideration of Proclaiming April 22, 1993, as "Earth Day" in
the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim April 22,
1993, as "Earth Day" in the City of Cypress and accept the "Earth Day Buy
Recycled" challenge issued by the U.S. Conference of Mayors by adopting the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing procurement policies
that would utilize our purchasing power in buying recycled products.
RESOLUTION N0. 4169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A
RECYCLED PRODUCTS PROCUREMENT POLICY.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Proclaiming May 1, 1993, as "Loyalty Day."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 1,
1993, as "Loyalty Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 10: Consideration of Proclaiming- May 1 - 7, 1993, as "Clean Air
Week" and May 6, 1993, as "Clean Commute Day" in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 1 -
7, 1993, as "Clean Air Week" and May 6, 1993, as "Clain Commute Day" in the
City of Cypress
Item No. 11: Consideration of Proclaiming May 1 - 8, 1993, as "Save-That-
Child Week".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 1 -
8, 1993, as "Save-That-Child Week" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Proclaiming May 2 - 8, 1993, as "Victims of
Pornography Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 2 -
8, 1993, as "Victims of Pornography Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Additional Funds for the Pavement
Rehabilitation of Orangewood Avenue (from Valley View Street to Holder
Street), AHFP No. 1304, Public Works Project No. 9111.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize an appropriation of $6,000.00
from the fund balance of the Gas Tax Fund, 2106, to Account No. 4186-22-
418.21.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Release of Bond for Undergrounding Utilities on
Cerritos Avenue, Overton, Moore & Associates, Public Works Project No. 8738.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Acceptance of "Asbestos Abatement at the City
of Cypress City Hall", Public Works Project No. 9211.
.Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the work of Asbestos
Abatement at the City of Cypress City Hall, Public Works Project No. 9211, as
being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the Plans and
Specifications; 2) Approve the final retention payment to P.W. Stephens
Contractors, Inc., 727 S. Ninth Avenue, City of Industry, California 91745,
thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is filed; and 3)
Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials bond upon
expiration of the required lien period, if no claims or objections have been
filed, and to release the Faithful Performance Bond upon the expiration of one
year's guarantee upon the Director of Public Works' concurrence.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Application for 1993/94 SB 821 Funds for Future
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as followed, authorizing the application to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for all funds available to the City of Cypress for
bikeway and pedestrian facilities.
RESOLUTION N0. 410
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE
APPLICATION FOR BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN FUNDS UNDER SB 821 AND
APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF ITS BICYCLE AND/OR PEDESTRIAN PLAN.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Continuous Employment Lists for the Positions
of Police Officer (Academy Trained Entry) and (Lateral Entry).
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 18: Consideration of Establishing the Class Specification and
Compensation for Assistant Planning Director
Recommendation: That the City Council (Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board)
move to: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
establishing the class specification and compensation for Assistant Planning
Director; and 2) Approve the Class Specification for said position.
RESOLUTION N0. 4171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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, AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 3574, BY ADDING A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR ASSISTANT
PLANNING .DIRECTOR TO THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item No. 19: Consideration of the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 1992.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 20: Consideration of Employees' Memoranda of Understanding and
Authorizing Resolutions.
Recommendation: That the City Council move to adopt the Resolutions by title
only, titles as follow, ratifying the Memoranda of Understanding between the
City and the Cypress Employees' Association (CEA), Mid-Management Employees'
Association (MMEA), and the Public Works Maintenance Supervisors' Association
(PWMSA).
RESOLUTION N0. 4172
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES, SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
RESOLUTION N0. 4173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
THE EX OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CIT OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
MID-MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES, SALARIES, FRINGE
BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
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RESOLUTION N0. 4174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES,
SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 23: Consideration of Acceptance of 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: 1) Accept the
work of installing play equipment and protective surfacing at various City
parks, Public Works Project No. 9213, as being satisfactorily completed in
conformance with the Plans and Specifications; 2) Approve the final retention
payment to Ortco Builders, 681 S. Tustin Avenue, Suite 306, Orange, California
92666, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is filed; and 3)
Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond upon
expiration of the required lien period, if no claims or objections have been
filed, and to release the Faithful Performance Bond upon the expiration of one
year's guarantee with the concurrence of the Director of Public Works.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Consideration of Cultural Arts Commission Recommendation,
Councilmember Bowman advised that he had called Jewell Tolkin regarding her
communication and apparently some of the Commissioners are not taking an
active interest in the various committees. The intent is that the Cultural
Arts Commissioners would have to chair or co-chair one of their committees.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson,-Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to Consideration of Design Review Committee No. 93-4, Sorrento
Residential Planned, Councilmember Nicholson asked the reason for the
reduction in square footage of the three new floor plans that will replace the
existing plans originally approved. Ms. Molly Wittenberg, representing
Sorrento Homes, responded that they are eliminating the smallest plan, so the
average square footage is higher.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Bowman
to receive and file the report. 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
ORDINANCES (Second Reading) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving CUP No. 92-
19.
RESOLUTION N0. 4175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. 92-19 - WITH CONDITIONS (RESTAURANT, 10953
MERIDIAN DRIVE, SUITE 1J)
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Age to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, granting Variance No.
93-1.
RESOLUTION N0. 4176
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 A REDUCTION IN REQUIRED PARKING SPACES - VARIANCE N0. 93-1
(RESTAURANT, 10923 MERIDIAN DRIVE, SITE 1J).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call voter
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows approving amendment to
CUP No. C-192.
RESOLUTION N0. 4177
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0. C-192 - WITH CONDITIONS (ADD
GARAGE DOORS TO EXISTING CARPORTS, LA PALMA APARTMENTS, 6452 ORANGE
AVENUE).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Kerry recessed the meeting at 6:10 p.m. to enable 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 and staff members Bacock, Barrett, DeCarlo, Donovan, Hamlin, Storey
and Wicker also present.
7:30 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Partin.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mr. Alvin Weinberg read a message regarding the annual memorial on the
remembrance of the victims of the Holocaust which will be observed from
Sunday, April 18 through Sunday, April 25. He mentioned the U.S. Holocaust
Memorial Council that was created in 1980 by a unanimous vote of. Congress and
mandated to provide ways for nations to observe the Days of Remembrance as an
annual commemoration of the victims. Mr. Weinberg lit a candle in honor and
remembrance of the victims, with a moment of silence. Mayor Kerry then
presented a copy of the Proclamation send to the Memorial Museum to Mr.
Weinberg and she read a statement about the commemoration.
Mayor Kerry presented a Community Service Plaque to Sheila Elkin, a former
Recreation and Community Services Commissioner.
The City Clerk administered the Loyalty Oath and Mayor Kerry presented the
Certificate of Appointment to James Preston, Newly-Appointed Recreation and
Community Services Commissioner.
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The City Manager reported that the Council did meet at 4:30 for the interview
of two candidates for audit services. He then summarized the actions taken by
the Council during the 5:30 portion of the Agenda.
The City Attorney reviewed discussions held during the Closed Session on a
worker's compensation matter involving Jon Hockey, the pending litigation of
Sandra Stanton vs. City of Cypress, a personnel matter and property
negotiations.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
Ms. Mary Ann Jones, 6872 Jonathan Avenue, Cypress, spoke against the proposed
card club and conveyed to the City Council the profound dismay of the actions
of Mayor Kerry and Councilmember Nicholson and their lack of impartiality on
the card club issue. The Cypress Citizens Against Card Clubs requested that
the City Council conduct a special Council meeting with the Cypress Police
Chief, the Orange County District Attorney and representatives from multi-
level law enforcement agencies present to discuss and answer questions prior
to the June 8 election.
Ms. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, advised that she had called
several different agencies to determine if there were organizations in the
City that volunteer to repair, paint, mow lawns and perform general cleanup
for people that are financially and physically unable to perform these tasks.
Councilmember Age suggested that an article be placed in the City Newsletter
asking for groups to volunteer their time.
Mayor Kerry noted the large audience in the Chamber, Councilmember Age asked
for a clarification on how the oral communications would be handled and she
stated that the card club was no longer a Council issue and will be put to a
vote of the people on June 8. Councilmember Age stated she believed the
question the people had was why the Mayor signed the ballot measure. Mayor
Kerry then read her prepared statement responding to the attack on her for
signing the argument in favor of Measure A.
Councilmember Nicholson concurred with Mayor Kerry's statement. She stated
she had visited several card clubs and studied reports from the Cypress Police
Chief.
Councilmember Bowman understood that Council would let the people decide.
Councilmember Partin stated that he understood that the decision was left to
the individual Councilmember and the Council, as a body, would voice no
opinion. He suggested that further oral communications be terminated at 8:30
p.m.
Mr. James Hagenbach, 4021 Larwin Avenue, Cypress, spoke on the dangers of card
clubs and the City does not need the problems associated with them nor does
the City need the taxes from the card club. If the City Council does not
follow the wishes of the vast majority of the voters, there is always a recall
procedure. He urged the citizens to vote "No" on Measure A.
Mr. Tim Keenan, 4157 Devon Cr., Cypress, read the statement of Debbie Hanley,
property manager at one of the Tanglewood Associations, about police officers
and their attendance at the card club forums.
Mr. Dan Richins, 9304 Fleetwood St., Cypress, commented that he believed
Councilmembers should speak their mind and believed that the City's leaders
should take a stand on the issues.
Ms. Lauretta Callender, 9408 Danbury Street, Cypress, stated that she believed
the Council projected to the people that they were going to put the measure on
the ballot, but would remain neutral. Mr. David Shapiro, 11594 Manila Dr.,
Cypress, remarked that from the very first meeting, the Council was very clear
that if the measure was placed on the ballot by the City Council, the City
would write the ordinance rather than an initiative and Council was supposed
to be impartial.
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Mr. Bill Lostenberg, no address given, stated that what is needed are open and
candid communications and some dialog because the decision will affect the
City for several years.
Mr. Ben Go, 6399 Dominica Avenue, Cypress, advised that the card. club is not
the answer to the City's budget difficult ies because there are other solutions
available and they must be taken now.
Mr. Tom Carroll, 5832 Wellson Dr., Cypress, stated that he co-authored the
argument and rebuttal against the card club and a lawsuit was started against
that rebuttal.
Mr. Jack Swank, 9849 Via Sonoma, Cypress, commented that there were three
options that the Council could have chosen and they were urged to take a
stand. He suggested that the citizens talk to Mayor Kerry and Councilmember
Nicholson to find out their reasons for signing.: the ballot argument.
Councilmember Nicholson stated that each person who spoke has demanded their
freedom of speech and, in turn, have denied that same right to her and Mayor
Kerry.
Councilmember Bowman responded to comments made by Mr. Swank and he stated
that he would have signed the argument rebutting the measure but couldn't
because he had not signed the argument against Measure A.
Councilmember Age stated that her position on the card club has been no secret
and she had opposed it when it first came up over a year ago. She also stated
she had advised Mr. Arnold to obtain the referendum. She asked the Police.
Chief to make a statement on the Police Department's position.
The Police Chief responded to the statement that the Department had prepared a
report for the Council offering opposition to the card club and the Department
favored the card club because of $500,000 being set aside by Mr. Arnold for ,
the Police Department. He clarified that there was a report prepared in 1991
for Council regarding card clubs. He rejected the statement of an offer of
$500,000 as a bribe to be ludicrous and the Police Association has taken a
position of neutrality.
Responding to Mayor Kerry, the City Attorney replied that Police Officers, as
individuals, can take a position for or against the measure.
Mayor Kerry announced that the State is doing everything they can to take
-money away from the counties, cities and the school districts.
Councilmember Partin commented that he didn't believe the City should take
such exception to the fact that the Mayor has taken a position other than what
they think she should. He has heard people speak on both sides of the issue,
he is not closed to either side and some cities have to resort to card clubs
because they are going broke.
After some additional comments on Councilmembers working together, Mayor Kerry
called a recess.
RECESS: Mayor Kerry recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:15
p.m., with all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
Mayor Kerry mentioned that an invitation was extended to the Council to
announce "Cypress Celebrates the Arts" and a special reminder of Cypress
College's production of "South Pacific."
Councilmember Partin remarked that the Cultural Arts Commission would like to
see as many Councilmembers as possible present on opening night.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE N0. 93-2, CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY,
8662 ACACIA DRIVE: Mayor Kerry opened the public hearing. Associate Planner
Holly Hamlin presented the staff report dated March 29, 1993, which
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represented a request for a variance from the City Zoning Ordinance to allow a
circular driveway at the residence located at 8662 Acacia Drive. In
accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act,
this project has been determined to be categorically exempt, Class 4. Several
other circular driveways currently exist on this street, one of which is
directly adjacent to the subject property. Research on these properties had
revealed no record of the City ever granting approvals for these circular
driveways.
Notices of the public hearing were posted, published and mailed to property
owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property. To date, staff has
not received any comments regarding this proposal.
Responding to Councilmember Partin, the Associate Planner advised that there
must be findings to establish the special circumstances applicable to the
property and staff felt no evidence exists which would support findings A or
B. However, staff felt there is sufficient evidence to support findings C, D
and E. Councilmember Partin stated that he would also support finding B
because of the unusually large size of the lot.
The applicant, Art Mouw, 17818 Regent View, Bellflower, stated that he is
planning to move into his new home toward the end of this month and explained
his reasons for installing the circular driveway.
Mr. Pete Van Loon, 13550 Del Monte St., Seal Beach, advised that he was a
property owner near Mr. Mouw's project and he expressed support for the new
home.
No one else wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to close the public hearing, approve Variance No. 93-23, subject to conditions
and in accordance with findings C, D and E outlined in the staff report.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.
90-31 COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION 6300-6320 LINCOLN AVENUE: The public
hearing was opened by Mayor Kerry. The City Manager called upon the Associate
Planner to summarize the staff report dated April 1, 1993, which represented a
request to convert seven existing commercial/retail lease space units (within
a common building) to commercial condominiums. The subject property is
located at 6300-6320 Lincoln Avenue. In compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, a Categorical Exemption, Class 1(0) will be filed
for this project. The original permit did not include a request for the
commercial building to include condominium-type ownership. The Cypress Zoning
Ordinance requires that an alteration or expansion of an existing conditional
use shall be permitted only upon the granting of an amendment to the existing
permit.
The applicant, or his representative, was not in the audience.
Mayor Kerry asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to
the application. No one spoke.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to
close the public hearing and approve the Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
No. 90-31, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A". The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STUDY OF ISSUES RELATED TO CHURCH USES WITHIN
COMMERCIAL ZONES: The City Manager requested the Associate Planner present
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the staff report dated March 24, 1993, describing Ordinance No. 886, which
declared a moratorium on the construction and use of churches in all
commercial zones. The moratorium was granted in order to allow staff
sufficient time in which to study the issues regarding the development of
churches in commercial zones. The issues which were studied included parking,
compatibility with surrounding uses, General Plan compatibility and balance of
land uses. The majority of the issues appear to be related to the fact that a
number of churches have developed or occupied sites which are not appropriate
or compatible for church-type uses.
After discussion by Council on the various parking situations and difficulties
and those church functions conducted outside of the regular church services,
Councilmember Bowman suggested that the shared parking be considered and limit
the number of parking spaces that could be made available for shared parking,
looking at the site other than a church site. Responding to Councilmember
Nicholson, the Associate Planning Director answered that if staff returns to
Council with any proposed amendments to the Ordinance, it would be with a full
report on their recommendations.
The City Manager suggested that the shared parking parameters be studied and
perhaps set some criteria for a policy and return to Council in 60 days.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson that
the churches be allowed to remain as a conditionally permitted use in
commercial zones and that Council adopt the following recommended policies for
reviewing future church proposals:
1. In the event a church requests the development or occupancy of a
commercial site, the proposed church use should be analyzed to insure
compatibility with the proposed site and its surrounding uses. Requests
for variances of parking requirements, lot coverage, setback reductions,
ingress and egress standards and other modifications to-the Zoning Code
shall be discouraged.
2. All new applications for church development will be evaluated for
compliance with the Noise Element of the Cypress General Plan.
3. The City Council direct staff to study the possible modification of
Sections 14.2.A.4(b) and 14.2.A.4(c) of the Cypress Zoning Code, which
allows for shared .parking between commercial uses and church uses.
And requested staff to study and bring back their recommendations on policy,
especially for Item No. 3.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CYPRESS VFW POST AND AUXILIARY N0.
9847, REQUESTING THE CITY TO CO-SPONSOR THE LOYALTY DAY EVENT ON MAY 1, 1993:
The City Manager presented the staff report dated April 7, 1993, which
referenced a communication received from Joe Sheets and Edith Hamlin, of the
Charles F. Knauss Memorial Post and Auxiliary No. 9847 and Co-chair of the
Loyalty Day event to be held on May 1, 1993, at 11:00 a.m., at the Cypress
Veterans Park, requesting the City to co-sponsor and assist in the funding of
the event.
Councilmember Age expressed concern that only two weeks were left until the
event and she has not seen any publicity. She stated that over the past three
years, the audience has been scant and if this event is continued, then there
should be proper advertising to promote the function.
The Recreation and Park Director advised that they have had a meeting with Joe
Sheets to provide Veterans' Park for the Loyalty Day ceremony. They are
waiting for the VFW to submit a draft of a flyer, which the Recreation and
Park District will print and distribute through the elementary schools and
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make posters for distribution. Also, some entertainment and the show mobile
will be provided by the District.
Councilmember Age suggested that the City's contribution be reduced to $500
rather than the previous $700.
Mayor Kerry stated that if the VFW doesn't have enough participation and the
event can't be worked in with Arts Week, then the City's contribution will
have to be re-evaluated. Councilmember Nicholson stated that $500 and the
showmobile is a lot of money expended for an event in which very few people
participate.
It was-moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Partin to
approve the donation of $500 and in kind contributions to the May 1, 1993
Loyalty Day Event. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AN ALTERNATIVE DESIGN FOR THE PROPOSED PACTEL CELLULAR
ANTENNA AT SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER SITE: The City Manager requested the
Associate Planner present the staff report dated April 2, 1993, which related
the denial without prejudice of this previous project at the March 8, 1993
Council meeting. PacTel has now submitted a letter requesting the City
Council to consider an alternative pole design that can be utilized to support
PacTel Cellular Antennas. They need feedback from Council to determine the
feasibility of pursuing this alternative design at the same location on the
Senior Citizens Center property.
After some discussion amongst Councilmembers, the Associate Planner advised
that the applicant is requesting direction from the Council to determine if it
would be feasible for them to submit an application for another conditional
use permit on that same site with the alternative pole design. Councilmember
Bowman expressed his opposition to the pole on the Senior Center site.
Councilmember Partin drew the Council's attention to Item No. 4 in the
applicant's letter which indicated that the City would still receive lease
income from PacTel. He mentioned that the Public Utilities Commission can
override the Council's decision if it is deemed in the best interest of the
utility.
The City Attorney concurred, but the application for a conditional use permit
can be reviewed and utility companies will give great weight to the local
agencies decision when it comes to discretionary applications.
Councilmember Age requested that the item be continued. Councilmember
Nicholson concurred.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Age to
continue this item to the April 26, 1993 Council meeting. The motion carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mr. John Bitterly, Zoning Consultant for PacTel Cellular, explained that one
of the reasons this particular pole wasn't ready for the March 8 meeting was
because it was still being designed. The City Maintenance Yard is an option
but PacTel is asking for consideration on this same site to determine if this
new design is acceptable.
The City Attorney clarified, for the record, that the earlier decision was not
whether the project would be approved or not, but if the applicant would be
interested in submitting another application for a permit.
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CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE'S DECISION OF DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE N0. 93-6 FOR A SECOND STORY DECK AT 9838 RAVARI CIRCLE: The
Associate Planner reviewed the staff report dated March 31, 1993, which
represented a request by the applicant, on behalf of the property owners, to
appeal the Design Review Committee's decision denying the request for a second
story balcony for the residence located at 9838 Ravari Drive. On March 25,
1993, the Design Review Committee denied a request for the second story deck
at the subject residence due to insufficient screening of the adjourning
neighbor to the north. The property owners are appealing staff's decision and
are requesting that the Council approve their second floor deck.
Ms. Evonne Morton, representing West Coast Custom Rooms and the homeowner,
stated that she had a letter from the affected neighbor who wrote that they
had no objection to the balcony.
Councilmember Nicholson voiced concern about houses back to back with one
having a balcony intruding into the neighbor's back yard. She remarked that
she was not concerned about the side window, which is usually covered. She
expressed concern about a balcony when there was a house to the rear.
Councilmember Age expressed concern that others would come before Council
requesting the same consideration.
Ms. Morton asked if these requests for balconies could be granted on a case-
by-case basis.
The City Attorney advised that if the Council approved something like this, a
policy would be set in the development that second story balconies were
allowed. A policy could be established without setting precedent by allowing
this type of structure only under a particular set of circumstances.
Councilmember Age would not be in favor of supporting a blanket statement.
The City Attorney explained that if the Council considered approving such a
deviation, they make it clear in the record that staff consider this type of
project only under certain circumstances.
Councilmember Partin asked if a prohibition against balconies could be created
by code amendment and then handle requests by the variance process.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to deny the appeal without prejudice and direct staff to amend the Code to
require second story balconies be subject to a conditional use permit. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF ALLOWING CITY STAFF TO EXPLORE THE USE OF TAX AND REVENUE
ANTICIPATION NOTES FOR SHORT TERM CASH FINANCING: The Finance Director
summarized the staff report dated March 22, 1993, which described Tax and
Revenue Anticipation Note (TRANS) issued by local governments to provide funds
to meet cash flow deficits. The advantage is that the City is allowed to keep
the arbitrage on any money that is earned. The California State Association
of Counties and the League of California Cities have joined together to
provide a Pooled Tax and Revenue Anticipation Note Program for local
governments. Staff feels it would be in the City's best interests to further
explore the issuance of a TRAN.
The City Manager advised that the City does have a cash flow shortage every
year because the property tax doesn't come in until December and the City has
to carry all costs until then.
The Finance Director explained that the key issue was the money could be kept
for 12 months to earn arbitrage but it may only be needed for one or two
months to cover the deficient cash flow.
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After a question and answer period, it was moved by Councilmember Partin and
seconded by Councilmember Age to: 1) authorize City Staff to explore the use
of Tax-and Revenue Anticipation Notes for short-term cash financing; and 2)
authorize the following list of officials to sign documents in connection. with
the TRAN issue:
Gail Kerry, Mayor
Cecilia Age, Mayor Pro-Tem
Darrell Essex, City Manager
Richard Storey, Finance Director
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF IMPOSING A UTILITY USERS FEE FOR POLICE SERVICES:
Councilmember Age requested that this matter be placed on the April 12, 1993
agenda for discussion. She stated that in talking to citizens in the
community, they indicated they would prefer and gladly pay some type of
assessment tax or see it placed on the November ballot specifically for the
Police Department for added personnel and equipment. She brought it before
Council to determine if they would agree to place the issue on the November
ballot.
Councilmember Nicholson mentioned that a utility users tax might also have to
be implemented and Council has discussed these items at the budget workshops.
Councilmember Bowman stated he thought the Council should explore all the
options available and it is premature to talk about putting any type of fee or
tax on the ballot.
Mayor Kerry agreed that because of the many issues coming up, a process is
going to have to be followed. The citizens need to understand the loss of
funding and budget constraints. _
The City Manager advised that, after the completion of departmental reviews,
Finance will arrive at the final figures, using several strategies discussed
at the budget retreat. Because of the severity of the budget cuts in every
department of the City, Council is going to have to make the decisions as to
service level reductions vs. some approach to revenue.
After some discussion on a special Council meeting to discuss the budget
status on April 19, it was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by
Councilmember Nicholson to continue this item to the April 26, 1993 meeting.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson and Kerry
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Partin
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager advised that this is the first major cutback the City has had
to face since Prop 13 and major adjustments have been made, including proposed
layoffs.
After additional discussion on the ramifications of budget cuts imposed by the
State, which does not include special districts as yet, the budget workshop
was planned for 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 19.
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND -
HOURLY PAY SCHEDULE BY ADDING THE TEMPORARY/PART-TIME CLASSIFICATIONS OF
ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER AND POLICE DISPATCHER II: The Personnel Director
summarized the staff report dated April 5, 1993, which revealed that two
positions were being added to the temporary and seasonal classification pay
plan. The Assistant Pool Manager will perform duties during the summer and
Police Dispatcher II position to the temporary and seasonal salary schedule
and classification plan.
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It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age that
the City Council and acting as ex-officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District:
1. Approve the class specifications for the temporary and seasonal
positions of Assistant Pool Manager and Police Dispatcher II; and
2. Adopt the attached Resolution by title only, title as follows, to
" include the classifications and hourly pay rate schedule for the
temporary and seasonal positions of Assistant Pool Manager and Police
Dispatcher II.
RESOLUTION N0. 417s
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS
THE EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
RESOLUTION N0. 4054, BY ADDING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF
ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER AND DISPATCHER II TO THE TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL
POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING HOURLY COMPENSATION FOR.
EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS N0. 3748 -
4011: It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age
to approve the Commercial Warrants No. 3748 through 4011 in the amount of
$1,749,891.61. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Recreation & Park District Matters:
CONSIDERATION OF CYPRESS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB REQUEST FOR DONATION OF TWENTY
(20~ PASSENGER BUS: The Recreation and Park District Director presented the
staff report dated April 6, 1993, which advised that the use of the 20
passenger van has recently been discontinued by the District. The Cypress
Boys and Girls Club has shown an interest in the bus, whose worth is presently
estimated between $3,500 and $5,500. The Executive Director requested that
the bus be donated to the Club.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin and seconded by Councilmember Age that
the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for
the Cypress Recreation and Park District:
1. Authorize the sale of the District's 20 passenger bus to the Cypress
Boys and Girls Club for $1.00 as requested by Executive Director Kim
Maxwell, and
2. That consideration be given that the $3,500 estimated value of the bus
be regarded as partial donation for any future donations from the City
to the Boys and Girls Club.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Ms. Kathy Bias, Los Alamitos, asked if the Boys and Girls Club was part of the
Recreation & Park District and Council responded in the negative. Ms. Bias
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was informed that a public hearing would be held on the Boy's and Girls Club
conditional use permit on April 26, 1993.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED LIGHTED FIELDS #1 AND #2 AT OAK KNOLL PARK: The
Recreation and Park District Director summarized the staff report dated April
6, 1993, which advised of the results of the public meeting held on February
16, 1993, with six people giving statements for or against the addition of
sports field lighting at Oak Knoll Park. The Little League proposal called
for sports field lighting at Oak Knoll Park Fields #1 and #2 to provide
lighting primarily for the Cypress Little League as well as providing lighting
for evening practices by Pop Warner Football and AYSO.
Councilmember Age suggested that this item be deferred until after the budget
session.
Mr. Roger Geiger and Mr. Bill Mathews, representing the Little League,
reported that Pop Warner is financially unable to contribute at this time.
AYSO has already donated $1,000 with the promise of further contributions as
their fund allows.
Mayor Kerry suggested that a commitment be obtained from the Pop Warner Group
and she hoped that all the sports groups would recognize the advantage of the
lights and participate generously.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Bowman that
the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, accept the cypress Little League's
proposal for lighting of Oak Knoll Park Fields #1 and #2 with conditions
agreed to by the Cypress Little League, and that the project be pursued
subject to the availability of funding by the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, with the understanding that the recommendation is based upon the
availability of funds from the Recreation and Park District. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR REDESIGN CONCEPT FOR ARNOLD/CYPRESS
PARK: The Recreation and Park District Director summarized the staff report
dated April 6, 1993, which described Arnold/Cypress Park and the various
activities conducted at this facility. The Recreation Facilities Report of
1992 recommended the redesign and redevelopment of this facility to alleviate
the scheduling problems currently affecting all user groups. In view of funds
that may become available as soon as June 1993, there is a need to perform a
feasibility study. Two landscape architectural firms were contacted
concerning the fees for conceptual designs for the three phases.
It was moved by Councilmember Partin 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, recommend a transfer of funds
from City Open Space Account No. 2501-11 to District Account No. 4187-12-
301.10 in an amount not to exceed $8,000 to pay for a conceptual design of
Arnold/Cypress Park. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll;
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Nicholson, Partin and Kerry
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None a
RECESS: Mayor Kerry recessed the meeting at 11:20 p.m. to allow the Council
to meet as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 11:23
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Councilmember Nicholson reported that a communication was initiated by the
Cypress Golf Course indicating that Mr. Ted Sada has lowered the rate for
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Cypress residents Monday through Thursday to $45 all day and Friday through
Sunday to $65 all day. They have included Los Alamitos and Rossmoor residents
for a daily discount from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
The City Manager advised that he had received a phone message from the Orange
County Fire Department who have developed contingency plans in addition to
those prepared by the Police Department. They will be sending faxes every
four hours on the activity levels of the Fire Department in the event of civil
unrest.
The Police Chief provided a telephone number for rumor control, (714) 828-
1224, which will handle inquiries and questions and the public is encouraged
to call.
The City Manager suggested that this phone number be displayed on City's cable
Channel 52.
Councilmember Partin stated he received a call from a citizen advising that he
was unable to receive the replays of the City Council meetings on the Paragon
system. The Assistant City Manager advised that the replays were on Paragon
Channel 3A Thursday nights and Sunday mornings.
Councilmember Bowman brought up the suggestion made earlier in the evening
about a public forum on card clubs, involving the .police chiefs and district
attorney. Mayor Kerry asked when the Ordinance would be drafted for Council
review. The City Attorney advised that it would be available for TEAM
discussion on April 14 and a possibility that it will be brought to Council on
April 26 or May 10.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Kerry adjourned the meeting at 11:35 p.m. to Monday, April 19,
1993, at 4:30 p.m, in the Administrative Conference Room, West Wing, Cypress City
Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue
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