Minutes 96-03-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
Held
March 25, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:35 p.m.,
Monday, March 25, 1996 in the Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor
Walter K. Bowman presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
None
AlSO present were City Manager Darrell ESSEX, Community Development Director Chris
Kelly and Public Works Director Mark Christoffels.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 95-1 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 95-1, 9737-61 WALKER STREET, AND GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 95-2 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 95-2, 9731 WALKER STREET:
Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The Community Development Director read
a letter into the record from Linda Keenan, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. The
Council held their workshop session discussion which was a continuation of the public
hearing on the General Plan Amendment to determine the various alternative uses for
the Amendments and Zone Changes. Council then continued the public hearing to the
7:30 p.m. agenda.
THE CITY ATTORNEY ARRIVED AT 4:40 P.M.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT, FINAL PAYMENT, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF EMERGENCY STORM DRAIN REPAIRS ON PROGRESS WAY, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 9606: The Public Works Director presented the staff report dated
March 12, 1996, which advised that a small section of the storm drain had required
immediate repair. Due tO the need to restore this drain as soon as possible, three bids
were promptly obtained, a contract executed and the work completed. Procedures for
such emergency repair work require that staff go to the next available Council meeting
for formal approval of the contract work and appropriation of funds.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to:
Award the contract for Emergency Storm Drain Repairs on Progress Way to Ken
Thompson, Inc., P.O. Box 749, Cypress, California 90630, in the amount of
$12,000.00.
2. Accept the work as complete and authorize final payment.
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Appropriate $12,000.00 from the Unrestricted General Fund Balance to Storm
Drain Account No. 4186-11-496-23.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF AN
UNDERGROUND WASTE OIL STORAGE TANK AT THE CYPRESS MAINTENANCE YARD, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 9323, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9596-11: The City Manager asked
the Public Works Director to summarize the staff report dated March 12, 1996 which
referred to the receipt of an above~jround storage tank to be utilized for the storage
of used motor oil prior to recycling. The existing underground storage tank must be
removed prior to placement of the new tank. Bids for the anticipated excavation and
disposal of the existing tank were solicited from six contractors and two responses were
received.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to award a
contract for the removal and disposal of the underground storage tank to Cornerstone
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Technologies, Inc., 1300 Quail Street, Suite 203, Newport Beach, California 92660, in the
amount of $12,600. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SECURITY LIGHTS AT
VARIOUS PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9534: The Public Works Director reviewed the
staff report dated March 18, 1996 which asked to award a construction contract for the
Installation of Security Lights at the Community Center, Evergreen Park, Willow Park and
Arnold Cypress Park. Four bids were received for the installation of new light poles,
foundations, fixtures, conduits, pullboxes and replacement of some old light poles.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to:
Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9534 to be
BRW Electric, and
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Award a contract for the Installation of Security Lights at Various Parks to BRW
Electric, 129 S. 10th Street, Suite ~C, Montebello, California 90640, in the amount
of $39,288.00 (award amount of $35,716.00 plus 10% contingency).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All ma~ers 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 Carroll requested that Item No. 10, Request from the Arthritis
Foundation for Fee Waiver, be removed for discussion. The Administrative Services
Director noted that he had provided the Council with a revised staff report for Item NO.
11, Employment List - Records Clerk 1/11, wherein the job title read Police Clerk 1/11.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the Consent Calendar Items NO. 5 through 11, with the exception of Item No.
10. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item NO. 5: MOtion tO Approve City Council Minutes of March 11, 1996.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
March 11, 1996, as submitted.
Item NO. 6: MOtion tO Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 7: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC ~96-9.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Design Review Commi~ee Permit No. 96-9 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4606
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-9 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 8: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of February
1996.
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Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 9: Consideration of Extension of Variance No. 95-1, Waiver of Required Open
Parking Space; and Reduction in Driveway Width, 8?92 Cypress Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving a six (6) month extension for Variance No. 95-1 through AUgUSt 27,
1996.
RESOLUTION NO. 4607
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING A SIX MONTH
EXTENSION OF VARIANCE NO. 95-1.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Employment List- Police Clerk 1/11.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Regarding Item No. 10, Consideration of Request From the Arthritis Foundation for
waiver of Fees for the Second Annual Mini Grand Prix and for Determination that
Requested Amusements are Accessory to the Mini Grand Prix, Councilmember Carroll
asked if the total fees being waived was $195.00. The Community Development Director
responded in the affirmative and explained the difference between having rides for 12
and under versus a carnival.
Councilmember Kerry stated that she will abstain from voting on this item as she is
engaged in making banners for the event.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the following actions:
Consistent with Council policy, grant the request to waive the TUP fee of $50.00,
and all Building Permit and Public Works fees for this event;
2. Determine that the requested amusements are accessory to the race; and
3. Direct staff to process it as part of the TUP for the race.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
ORDINANCES (Second Reading):
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age tO order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance
providing supplement, additional and alternative provisions to the Street Lighting Act of
1919.
ORDINANCE NO. 949
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING
CHAPTER 27A TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL, ADDITIONAL
AND ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS TO THE STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919 AND DECLARING
A PUBLIC PURPOSE THEREFORE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 5:50 p.m. to enable the Council
to conduct a Closed Session on the agendized items of: Conference with Labor
Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) Public Safety Employees, Public Works
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Maintenance Supervisors and Cypress Maintenance Employees Associations; and
Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Government Code Section 54956.8) for
property located at 5792 Lincoln Avenue. The meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present. Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and staff
members Bacock, Christoffels, DeCarlo, Kelly, Storey and Wicker.
7:30 P.M. SESSION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Carroll.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda. No one
spoke.
The City Manager reviewed discussions held during the Workshop Session on the Walker
Street General Plan Amendment and Zone Change. He then summarized the actions
taken by the Council on the items on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda.
The City Attorney reviewed discussions held on the agendized items of Conference with
Labor Negotiator on Cypress Maintenance Employees Association and Conference with
Real Property Negotiator dealing with property negotiations involving 5792 Lincoln
Avenue. The first item, Conference with Labor Negotiator on the Public Safety
Employees and Public Works Maintenance Supervisors Associations, was not discussed.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
95-1 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 95-1, 9737-61 WALKER STREET, AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 95-2 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 95-2, 9731 WALKER STREET: Mayor Bowman commenced
the public hearing, which was continued from the Workshop Session held at 4:30 p.m.,
beginning with comments from the applicant.
Mr. Mahendra Desai, 1150 Orangethorpe, #112, Placentia, asked for a recap on those
items discussed during the workshop session. He understood that four Councilmembers
were in favor of 12 homes on the site, which would be approximately 5,000 square feet
of land area per unit. He had a meeting with Mrs. Trautman and they are in agreement
with the 12 homes on the site and he asked for design perimeters.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney to provide a sequencing of events. The City Attorney
explained that there has to be a zone created for the property, the applicant would
work with staff on design, staff would return to Council to set forth development
standards falling within the RS 5000 zone. Council could provide staff with guidelines on
the development standards for this particular zone. The applicant will then know
exactly what is expected from him for the property. Councilmember Carroll clarified
that when he talked about RS 5000 zoning, he meant 5,000 square feet gross, including
the private street. Councilmember Jones clarified that the code defined a minimum lot
size. The scope of what RS 5000 means today has significantly changed from what was
talked about two weeks ago. Councilmember Kerry mentioned that her main concern
was the number of streets in the project exiting onto Walker.
After further Council discussion on lot and site size, definitions for the zone, street
width and development standards, Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in
support of the application.
Mr. Don BrOOkS, 9740 Rome Street, Cypress, commented that he preferred residential
and he was not opposed to the development of the Trautman property.
Mr. Calvin Meekoff, 5438 Hanover Drive, Cypress, owner of the parcel next to the
Trautman property, believed it was important that the property be developed properly.
He expressed his support of the 12 unit development because commercial zoning would
be a detriment to the area.
No one else wished to speak in favor of the application. Mayor Bowman asked those
who wished to speak in opposition to the application to provide their input.
Mr. RiCk Hue~tl, 5468 Hanover Drive, Cypress, expressed his disappointment and urged
the Council to deny the application if they were going to be pushed to the wall by the
applicant. He then showed a drawing of a plan of RS 5000 with a one way public street
until the contiguous property is developed. He felt there was a potential danger from
the ingress and egress off of Walker Street. He didn't believe that a private street was
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the best use of the land for the residents and neighbors. He urged the Council to deny
the project if pushed by the developer and to look at the entire City.
Mr. Henry Livington, 5408 Hanover Drive, cypress, said he was very disappointed because
the results proved to him that the developer does not want to work with the Council.
He strongly urged the Council to stay with RS 5000 square foot lot, excluding streets and
he urged the Council to vote tonight.
Mr. Mark Holmes, 5478 Hanover Drive, Cypress, said he thought it was agreed that the lot
size would be RS 5000 net and that is what he would like to see, with public streets and
parking consideration.
Mr. Eric Burk, 5423 Rome Avenue, Cypress, expressed confusion with RS 5000 as to the
size of the lots. He wanted what was best for Cypress and appropriate to the
community.
Ms. Joanna Burger, 5166 Edgemont Circle, Cypress, stated that Walker is an extremely
busy street and she didn't want narrow, private drives exiting onto Walker Street. She
didn't believe this was a precedent that should be set in this City.
Mr. Chuck Schmid, 9681 Glenbrook Street, Cypress, remarked that he left the last
meeting with many erroneous ideas, one of which was a lot size that didn't include
streets. If the property is rezoning it should be made clear that 5000 square feet is the
lot size.
Mr. Ko Chen, 5458 Hanover Drive, Cypress, said that the property owner will sell and
leave and the people who stay want to protect their investment in their homes. He
urged the Council to make their decision in favor of the neighbors.
Mr. Howard Nista, 9750 Room Street, Cypress, asked for an explanation of what is being
proposed as far as the 5000 square feet, but different interpretations seem to be made.
He said he was in favor of residential and of the 5000 square feet.
Mr. Desai, applicant, mentioned how long this project has taken. He hoped that bringing
in the church property for rezoning wouldn't further delay the project. He asked the
Council to expedite making a decision on the Trautman property and he would like
approval for a specific plan for the 12 homes on the Trautman land.
Ms. Allison Young, representing Mrs. Trautman, advised that the lots would be very long
and she wasn't sure that was what was wanted.
After some discussion on taking action on the three properties, the City Attorney
explained that the applicant could bring in a site plan and conditional use permit, but
nothing is going to happen until the zoning ordinance becomes effective and that
ordinance will have to go through the normal process.
The Community Development Director advised that they would need direction from
Council on what development standards they wanted in the RS 5000 zone and individual
comments could be made on the plan as part of the conditional use permit.
The City Manager suggested that the best approach would be for Council to direct staff
to develop the standards pursuant to the codes, return with the standards to be
included at a workshop and then proceed with the ordinance.
Councilmember Jones expressed her opposition to the private road, lack of parking
space and she wanted something better than a 24 foot wide drive.
Councilmember Carroll felt that the Council has worked hard to achieve a balanced
solution for this property and there has to be some new affordable housing. made
available.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll to close the public hearing and direct staff to
develop the standards for an RS 5000 zone, which could include a private street with
time phasing for the Meekoff property. The zoning would be in place but the church
would operate as long as they wanted a church and when it ceased to operate as a
church, change the zone to residential. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Age with additional guidelines, such as, single family residential. She didn't mind a
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private drive and suggested looking at different widths, perhaps 30 feet instead of 24
feet and an adjustment factor.
Councilmember Kerry concurred with the absolute necessity for single family homes, RS
5000 gross, but place the private drive on the north end of the project so when the
Meekoff property is developed, it could be widened into a T. The road would be 24 feet
but the entrance onto Walker Street would be wider.
Councilmember Jones had some photos and she asked that they be displayed for the
developer and the residents. She expressed opposition to the 24 foot drive. The
photos showed parking pads, inserts for parking, entrance enhanced with landscaping
and other green space. She would like to see additional parking, a wider street,
greenbelt and a nice entrance.
Mayor Bowman felt there should be single family detached dwellings, incorporating as
many of the site standards in the RS 6000 zone into this zoning as possible. There
needed to be some height restrictions on the units. By cutting the units from 15 to 12
some of the ideas mentioned by Councilmember Jones could be incorporated as far as
off street parking. Councilmember Carroll asked the City Attorney if Council had
handled the developer's application correctly. The City Attorney said that
Councilmember Carroll made the correct motion which was to direct staff to come back
with an RS 5000 zone in accordance with the guidelines that the Council had given and
then staff will return with that zoning ordinance for Council's consideration for approval
or denial. Responding to Councilmember Age, the City Attorney advised that it would
be a public hearing. He stated the applicant can submit an application on the 12 units
now, but the Council will not consider it until everything is done. The City Manager said
that it would be advisable to wait until the standards have been adopted by the City
Council before a final map is submitted. The City Attorney advised that no development
standards have been set yet and his recommendation was that when the ordinance
comes in, introduce it with the development standards then the applicant can come in
with the site plan knowing what standards will be expected of him. Mayor Bowman
mentioned minimum setback from the street on the first two lots should be enough so
the homes don't loom over the street. The motion carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Kerry and Bowman
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 8:40 p.m. and reconvened at 8:50 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 93-3, SIX-MONTH EXTENSION OF CHURCH USE OPERATIONS, PENDING COMPLETION
OF EXTERIOR SITE IMPROVEMENTS, JOONG ANG KOREAN CHURCH OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA,
6381 BALL ROAD: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The City Manager asked
the Community Development Director to summarize the staff report dated March 14,
1996, which was before the Council at the March 11, 1996 meeting and continued to
allow the church's Pastor, as the authorized representative, to be present at the
hearing. The application represented a request by the Joong Ang Korean Church of
Southern California, for a six month extension of Conditional use Permit No. 93-3, in
order to allow an existing church use to continue to operate pending completion of
required exterior site improvements. A church use was originally approved at this
location in May of 1993. Conditional Use Permit No. 93-3 previously expired under this
provision and was renewed in March of 1995. Since the renewal, the subject has
completed the required interior site improvements. However, the applicant/church
claims that due to funding and weather constraints, the church has not yet completed
the exterior site improvements required as conditions of approval. Therefore, the
applicant/church is requesting the proposed time extension.
Responding to Councilmember Carroll's question regarding any risk to the City, the City
Attorney replied that there are risks if the conditions are not complied with during the
time articulated. The conditions mitigate the risks but the applicant must realize that
those conditions must be complied with.
Pastor Shim of the Joong Ang Korean Church, 6381 Ball Road and Plus Kim, architect on
the project, who made a presentation to the Council on March 11, 1996, provided three
reasons why the extension was requested. Mr. Kim reported that Pastor Shim was ready
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to accept all the conditions but would like something in the conditions that would
extend the time due to inclimate weather.
The Public Works Director commented that the Public Works Inspector would note any
weather-related delays and extensions could be granted based on that.
NO one wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
The City Attorney requested the Mayor to ask Pastor Shim if he has read and understood
all the conditions of approval to avoid any misunderstanding.
Pastor Shim, in responding to Mayor Bowman, stated that he understood and agreed
with all the conditions.
Councilmember Carroll asked the applicant if he understood what the consequences
were if the conditions were not complied with in a timely manner. Mr. Kim stated that
there is no reason Pastor Shim could not finish the project, except for weather
conditions.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to close
the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the
Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 93-3, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4608
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 93-3 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL
PERMIT - ALIClA PAWN SHOP, 5529 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Bowman referred to the staff
report dated March 20, 1996, which requested that this item be continued.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
continue this Public Hearing to the City Council meeting of April 8, 1996. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: VARIANCE NO. 96-2, ENCROACHMENT INTO REAR
YARD SETBACK; REDUCTION IN REAR YARD OPEN AREA; AND INCREASE IN LOT COVERAGE,
LOCATED AT 5855 REXFORD AVENUE: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Bowman.
The Community Development Director presented the staff report dated March 18, 1996,
which represented a request to vary from the Cypress Zoning Ordinance to allow
construction of a patib enclosure located at 5855 Rexford Avenue. The proposed
variance included: 1) a reduction in the rear yard setback from the required ten feet to
five feet; 2) a reduction in the rear yard open area from the required 1,100 square feet
to 874 square feet; and 3) an increase in lot coverage from the standard maximum 40%
to 49%. Based on a review of the subject proposal, surrounding uses, similar variances
previously approved by the City Council, the findings required to grant a variance can
be made. In accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act, the proposed project is considered to be categorically exempt. Notices of this
public hearing were posted, published and mailed to all owners of property located
within 300 feet of the subject parcel. To date, staff has not received any
communication regarding the proposed project. After analyzing the applicant's
proposal, staff believed there was sufficient justification to support this variance
request. The findings of hardship required for variances can be made based on the
substandard size of the subject parcel, the lack of anticipated adverse impacts on
surrounding properties and the previous granting of similar variances for properties
located in the same zone.
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Responding to questions from Councilmembers, the Community Development Director
explained the process identified by State law. The applicant submits to the City a
certified list of property owners within a 300 foot area of the project. The City then
sends public hearing notices to those property owners. The City Manager confirmed
that a public hearing notice was mailed to the Cypress School District.
Mr. Frank Gialketsis, 15102 Bolsa Chica Road, Suite D, Huntington Beach, advised that he
had no problems with the conditions of approval. The request was for a patio
enclosure, strictly for recreational purposes. He accepted an additional condition that
the patio will not be made into a room.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
application. NO one spoke.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to close
the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving
Variance NO. 96-2, subject to conditions of approval, including the condition that the
patio will not be made into a room. Councilmember Carroll said that he would vote to
approve this permit because the school had not complained.
RESOLUTION NO. 4609
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, SECTIONS
9.2.B.8 AND 9.2.B.9 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED REAR YARD SETBACK; A
REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED REAR YARD OPEN AREA; AND AN INCREASE IN THE
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE - VARIANCE NO. 96-2.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-1, UNMANNED PCS
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, 5285 CYPRESS STREET: The Mayor opened the public
hearing. The City Manager requested the Community Development Director to
summarize the staff report dated March 18, 1996, which described an application to
construct an unmanned PCS telecommunications facility, consisting of a 40 foot high
antenna monopole with three antenna support arms, nine antennas and seven ground
mounted electronic equipment cabinets. She read into the record a communication
received today from the owners of Greenbrook Apartments on Walker Street opposing
the construction of the monopole. A COpy of the letter is on file in the City Clerk's
office. The Public Works Director clarified that the storage of pipe materials referred to
in the letter is not the City's, but belong to Ken Thompson. The Community
Development Director continued with the staff report advising that the total height of
the antennas and monopole does not exceed 40 feet. The subject lease area is located
in the side yard area of the Cypress Maintenance Yard located at 5285 Cypress Street.
Approval of this permit should be subject to the approval of the Lease Agreement
between the City of Cypress and Cox California PCS, which is scheduled for Council
consideration under the New Business portion of the agenda. In accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study and a Negative Declaration
have been prepared for this project. NOtices of the Public Hearing were posted,
published and mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject parcel. To
date, staff has received one phone call from Mr. Robert Kernes whose residence is
located adjacent to the northwest portion of the City Yard property. Mr. Kernes
requested and was sent a copy of the site plan illustrating the location of the proposed
facility. The monopole was imposed on a picture of the site, along with the proposed
vegetation and landscaping proposed and shown to the audience.
Councilmember Kerry asked if there was any way of obtaining a bond to ensure that if
the equipment is no longer in use, it be removed from the site.
Mr. Wes Murray, JM Consulting Group, 3760 Kilroy Airport Way, Long Beach, representing
Cox California PCS. Inc., said that the Site Acquisition Specialist and Project Engineer were
available to answer questions. He supported the staff report and concurred with the
recommendations of staff. He referred to Condition NO. 19 and asked that the periodic
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review be extended from three years to five years. This would bring the Council's
review of the permit in line with their lease review.
Responding to Councilmember Kerry, Mr. Murray replied that because they are paying
rent and with the large investment, they are not going to abandon any of the
equipment in place. However, if Council wishes a bond be posted, he asked that staff
be allowed to negotiate with his client and then return to Council.
Councilmember Kerry asked that the bond be in the Conditional Use Permit and not
negotiated separately. She also requested that there be a condition preventing any
video transmissions.
After some discussion, the City Attorney explained that the Council had a concern that
telecommunications poles would be erected with the ability to transmit video to the
residents and Council wanted the ability to negotiate that feature through a franchise
agreement, which could be stated in the Conditions of Approval or the Lease
Agreement.
Councilmember Carroll agreed that the prevention of video transmissions should be
made a condition of approval.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry to close the public hearing, approve the Negative
Declaration and direct staff to file a Notice of Determination and adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving CUP No. 96-1, subject to conditions.
Councilmember Jones mentioned the change in Condition No. 19 from three years to
five years and Councilmember Kerry included that change in her motion.
Councilmember Jones seconded the motion.
RESOLUTION NO. 4610
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 96-1 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-
17, ADDITION OF TWO (2) AWNINGS AND COVERED WORK AREA, AT CYPRESS AUTO BODY, 8900
WALKER STREET; CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-26 AND VARIANCE NO. 96-1,
ESTABLISHMENT OF AN AUTO ASSEMBLY USE WITH REDUCED PARKING, 5510 DANNY AVENUE;
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-17, CONTINUATION OF AUTOMOBILE
STORAGE, 8882-86 WALKER STREET: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing. The City
Manager requested that the Community Development Director present the staff report
dated March 1, 1996. She reported that she had received a phone call from MrS. Black,
the owner of 8882-8886 Walker Street, apologizing for the lack of a permit to
continuously operate a vehicle storage yard on her property. She wanted the Council to
know that Mr. and Mrs. Rodriguez had been courteous and responsible tenants. She
read into the record a lel~er dated March 25, 1996 from Mrs. Kori Nevarez, who was not
opposed to the business itself; however, she asked the Council to address the health and
safety issues to the Danny Avenue residents. The lel~er is on file in the City Clerk's
office. MrS. Kelly then referred to the report, which described the processing of four
discretionary permits by Mr. Tom Rodriguez, owner of Cypress Auto Body, located at
8900 Walker Street. Cypress Auto Body is requesting that they be allowed to retain two
existing awnings and a covered work area which were not approved under the
conditional use permit. The awnings cover vehicle service bay areas, which are used to
dry vehicles and body parts after being painted and to detail cars. Conditional Use
Permit NO. 95-26 and Variance NO. 96-1 are requests to legalize an automotive assembly
facility for Cypress Auto BOdy with reduced parking. Amendment to Conditional Use
Permit No. 86-17 is a request for the continued use of the separate off-site location as a
customer vehicle storage yard. In researching past files, staff discovered that
Conditional Use Permit No. 86-17 expired in 1989. In accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, a Categorical Exemption will be filed for these projects.
Notices of the Public Hearing were mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot
radius and staff has received one call regarding the parking and smell of paint discussed
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within this report. On February 26, 1996, staff received another call from the same
resident who lives on Danny Avenue, regarding the lack of public parking and the smell
of paint.
Mr. TOny Rodriguez, Cypress AUtO BOdy, 8900 Walker Street, Cypress, said that he has
attempted to mitigate some of the neighbors concerns.
Councilmember Age asked to impose a condition that the permit come back to Council
for review in one year.
Mr. Rodriguez had no objection.
In response to Councilmember Jones' inquiry to refer the parking situation to the Traffic
Commission, the Public Works Director would present the issue to the Traffic
Commission. Councilmember Jones asked about the possibility of converting the
storage area to a gravel covered, designated parking area. She expressed concern about
the conditions not being followed. Councilmember Kerry also expressed concern about
the additional parking.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mr. Mike Cardone, 9785 St. George Circle, Cypress, who maintained a neon sign business
at 5510 Danny Avenue before Mr. Rodriguez assumed his lease. The sign business was a
much heavier use than the current auto body shop.
No one else wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
Councilmember Kerry expressed a greater concern for additional parking in the area
rather than the length of time for storage.
After some discussion, Mayor Bowman asked the applicant if he would provide seven
spaces at the storage lot for employee parking and Mr. Rodriguez agreed.
Councilmember Age concurred with Councilmember Kerry in not placing a time frame
on the length of storage as long as the parking space is being made available.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to close
the public hearing, determine that the proposed awnings are not in conflict with
Section 14.1 Basic Parking Requirements, direct staff to receive and file a notice of
Categorical Exemption for an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 74-17,
Conditional Use Permit No. 95-26 and Amendment to Conditional Use Permit NO. 86-17
and adopt Resolutions by title only, titles as follow, approving a) Amendment to
Conditional Use Permit No. 74-17 permitting the continued use of the covered work area
and the two existing awnings, subject to conditions, b) Conditional Use Permit No. 95-26
for the establishment of an automotive assembly facility including Variance No. 96-1 for
reduced parking, subject to conditions, c) Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 86-
17 for a vehicle storage yard for Cypress Auto Body, subject to conditions. Also, adding
a condition to require seven employee parking spaces in the storage area, refer the red
curbing to the Traffic Commission and Council review of the Conditional Use Permit in
one year. Mayor Bowman referred to the hours of operation and asked the applicant if
he had any objection to applying those hours, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., to 8882-8886 Walker
Street. The applicant replied in the negative. Councilmember Jones would amend her
motion to include this condition also and Councilmember Carroll agreed.
RESOLUTION NO. 4611
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 74-17 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 4612
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-26 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 4613
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 THE
REDUCTION OF REQUIRED ONSITE PARKING - VARIANCE NO. 96-1.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4614
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-17 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF AN ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE AND
AN URGENCY INTERIM ADULT BUSINESS ORDINANCE, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE
CYPRESS CITY CODE, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE REGULATION AND LICENSING OF SAID
BUSINESSES: The Public Hearing was declared open by Mayor Bowman. The City
Attorney summarized the staff report dated March 20, 1996, which explained that an
urgency ordinance was adopted by the Council on April 25, 1994, placing a 45 day
moratorium on adult businesses within the City of Cypress. It did provide an exception
for adult businesses within specified Iocational criteria with an approved Conditional Use
Permit and an Adult Business License. Ordinance No. 914, as an interim ordinance was
extended as authorized under state law. The purpose of the interim ordinance was
necessary for City staff to provide interim criteria and standards for adult businesses
while the City of Cypress developed permanent zoning and licensing control over such
adult business. The current interim ordinance expires on March 25, 1996. Staff is
presenting to the City Council for consideration a comprehensive regulatory ordinance
for adult businesses within the City of Cypress. He summarized the status with respect
to regulation of these types of uses. He then made some corrections in the ordinances
regarding the exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act and
consideration of a Negative Declaration. On page 9 of the Urgency Ordinance, Section
15F-3.(3), the second paragraph should be changed to read, "...Adult Businesses shall be
permitted onl~ in those I~ortion$ of b~e PC'I, PC2, PC3, PC4 and PBP zones of the City of
Cypress ....
Councilmember Kerry expressed concern about the adult businesses being allowed
contiguous to the PS zone and questioned why the PS zone with the underlying church
use was even made a part of the Ordinance and should be removed from the Ordinance.
Mayor Bowman said he did not have a problem leaving that zone in the ordinance.
Councilmember Jones stated that she preferred to limit the number of sites because
the people of Cypress do not want this type of business and the Council should restrict
them as much as possible.
Councilmember Age asked the City Attorney if he felt that the Ordinance was restricted
as much as possible. The City Attorney replied that the Ordinance that he has drafted is
probably the most restrictive in the State.
Councilmember Carroll asked if the map stood up to location standards and the City
Attorney replied that it does but things are going to change.
NO one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the proposed Ordinance.
Mayor Bowman believed that further restriction of the sites would invite challenge.
Councilmember Kerry commented that the area along Katella Avenue was adequate for
adult businesses.
After additional discussion on the amount of acreage and zones, Mayor Bowman
suggested that the Urgency Ordinance be adopted giving staff some time to calculate
the acreage under discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age to close
the public hearing, approve the Negative Declaration and direct staff to file a NOtice of
Determination, with the change to Section 15F-3.(3) identifying the zones in the
permitted area, and:
adopt an urgency ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress amending
the Cypress Municipal Code by providing standards for regulation of adult
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businesses; providing for licensing and regulation of adult businesses; providing
additional health and safety regulations for adult businesses; and repealing
sections inconsistent therewith; and
o
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows,
amending the Cypress Municipal Code by providing regulation of adult
businesses.
Councilmember Jones commented that some time should be taken to look at the
acreage and she urged the Councilmembers to approve only the Interim Ordinance at
this time. The Council owed the people of Cypress that consideration of having the City
Attorney review the amount of acreage and she would not support the item.
Councilmember Kerry commended the City Attorney and requested the Council to vote
only on the Urgency Ordinance. She believed that the Council should have the right to
know if a reduction of a portion of the acreage would really impact the final outcome.
She would vote no.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE
REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF
ADULT BUSINESSES; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR
ADULT BUSINESSES; AND REPEALING SECTIONS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING THE
CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE REGULATION OF ADULT
BUSINESSES; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES;
PROVIDING ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR ADULT BUSINESSES;
AND REPEALING SECTIONS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll and Bowman
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones and Kerry
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager noted that the Urgency Ordinance required a four-fifths vote of the
Council and the City Attorney concurred.
Subsequently, the Council made the decision to separate the two ordinance and revote
on each. It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Carroll
to order the following Urgency Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, amending
the Cypress Municipal Code by providing standards for the regulation of Adult
Businesses, with the same conditions included as made in the previous motion.
ORDINANCE NO. 950
AN URGENCY INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE
REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF
ADULT BUSINESSES; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR
ADULT BUSINESSES; AND REPEALING SECTIONS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH AND
DECLARING THE URGENCY THEREOF.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age tO
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending the
cypress Municipal Code by providing standards for regulation of adult businesses.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING THE
CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE REGULATION OF ADULT
BUSINESSES; PROVIDING FOR LICENSING AND REGULATION OF ADULT BUSINESSES;
PROVIDING ADDITIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR ADULT BUSINESSES;
AND REPEALING SECTIONS INCONSISTENT THEREWITH.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll and Bowman
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones and Kerry
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CITY OF CYPRESS INVESTMENT POLICY: The City
Manager advised that this item was continued from the March 11, 1996 City Council
meeting and the changes discussed at the prior meetings have been incorporated into
the proposed Policy before Council.
Councilmember Jones recounted the policy set during a previous meeting where she
had recommended that the City Council approve the list of brokers. The Council would
not be directing the Treasurer to make investments. She asked the City Attorney if he
had an opportunity to determine the liability that could potentially be incurred by
approving the broker list.
The City Attorney replied that State law says anyone who is authorized to make
investments pursuant to the Code is going to be characterized as a trustee. He
provided some scenarios that may or may not create a liability situation for the Council
in regard to the investment policy. Regarding the question of receive and file vs.
approval of the list, he didn't believe there was a difference. The crux is not how it is
presented to the Council but what Council does with the list possibly overriding the
Finance Director.
Councilmember Jones' stated that her purpose was to know the people the City is doing
investment business with and approve the list in general. She had no intention of
directing the Finance Director to pick one broker over the other.
Councilmember Kerry stated that it wasn't the Councilmembers' position to express an
opinion because there are some liability issues involved.
Councilmember Age remarked that the Council was a part-time body and there is a
difference between a Charter City and a General Law City. She mentioned the bond
process for Sorrento Homes. The Treasurer and the Finance Director were bonded, full-
time, paid employees and it is their responsibility.
Councilmember Carroll spoke about the absurdity of not knowing in advance who the
City's brokers may be. If staff brings the Council a list of reputable brokers, Council
indicates which of those are approved, he believed that was well within the Council's
policy responsibilities.
After further discussion, Mayor Bowman remarked that the Council already had the
names of the brokers and the amounts invested under each brokerage. What further
information is the requested list going to contain that the Council does not now have.
Councilmember Kerry remarked that she was in favor to receive and file the list of
brokers and the Council had no right to modify that list.
Councilmember Jones suggested that, on an annual basis, there be a list approved by
the City Council and possibly an addendum attached to the policy showing who the
brokers are in that particular year.
Councilmember Carroll said he saw no problem with the Council being notified in
advance of the approved brokers and approving the list.
Councilmember Age concurred with Councilmember Kerry because Council knows who
the brokers are. They are reputable and the Council does have the ultimate approval on
any type of bond issue.
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It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, for the proposed Statement of
Investment Policy with the addition that there be an addendum to the policy showing
who the approved list of broker-dealers are for the City for that current Fiscal Year or
whenever staff updates the list.
The Finance Director explained that the Government Code states that any change in the
policy shall be considered by the Council at a public meeting. If it was an addendum to
the policy it would be treated differently than a list of brokers provided to the Council.
If the list were a~ached to the investment policy the policy would have to brought back
to Council each time a broker was added or deleted. Councilmember Age advised that
she would vote no. Councilmember Jones modified her motion to receive the broker
list separately from the investment policy as long as there is language in the investment
policy that says the list is approved bv the City Council.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll and Jones
NOES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry and Bowman
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age tO attach a
list of approved investment brokers to the monthly investment statement for receive
and file and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the proposed
Statement of Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 4615
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: I COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Age, Carroll, Kerry and Bowman
Jones
None
CONSIDERATION OF LEASE AGREEMENT WITH COX CALIFORNIA PCS, INC., FOR THE PLACEMENT
OF A PCS ANTENNA IN THE CITY YARD: The Public Norks Director presented the staff
report dated March 12, 1996, which represented a request from Cox Communications to
lease 1,000 square feet of space in the City Yard for the installation of a PCS antenna.
Attached to the report was a copy of the proposed lease for the Council's information
and discussion.
DUe to the lateness of the hour, it was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by
Kerry to continue the meeting past 11:30 p.m. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Continuing discussion on the agreement, Councilmember Kerry wanted assurance that
there be wording addressing a bond posted for removal of the equipment if
abandoned and also that any use of video equipment had to come before the Council
for review.
Councilmember Carroll asked that any extension of the contract be made by mutual
agreement.
Mayor Bowman referred to page 1, and requested further restriction on the parking of
Lessee's vehicles. On page 2 (C), he didn't feel that the Lessee should be able to approve
or disapprove of any requests from third parties to locate transmitting/receiving
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equipment on Lessor's property. Regarding the term of the lease and extensions on
page 1, 3(B), Mayor Bowman felt that the maturity was too long and he suggested ten
years, five years with a five year option to renew. He said that the rent amount should
reflect something other than only the CPI.
Councilmember Kerry said she did not want automatic renewals where the only thing
the City can do is negotiate the rate because there may be many more issues involved.
Also, any changes to the uses should be reviewed by the Council. Councilmember Jones
concurred.
Councilmember Carroll suggested the term of the lease be for five years and the rental
amount renegotiated each five years.
Mayor Bowman clarified that the City Attorney would draft the suggested changes and
his normal contract provision changes and communicate those to the Lessee.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the lease agreement subject to the terms and conditions presented by Council
and subject to final City Attorney and City Council approval.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF POLICY REGARDING RE-ROOFING: City Planner Alice Angus reviewed the
staff report dated March 11, 1996, which represented a request to staff to address the
issue of residential roofing. Specifically, Councilmember Kerry expressed an interest in
having the City review re-roofing requests for design compatibility, perhaps through the
design review committee process. She mentioned the three options that the City
Council could consider regarding regulation of residential re-roofing and sought Council
direction.
Councilmember Kerry commented that she didn't believe the Council should unilaterally
make a decision on re-roofing, but it is a concern as the community ages.
Councilmember Age said she was not present at the Council meeting when this item was
discussed. But, as long as building codes are being met, she didn't believe the Council
should be selecting residents' roofing and she didn't see a need to continue this.
Councilmember Jones concurred.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Age to receive
and file. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYEE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND AUTHORIZING
RESOLUTION: The City Manager advised that the request was to continue this item to the
next meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Age tO
continue this item to the Council meeting of April 8, 1996. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 19809 - 20056: It was
moved bv Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to approve the
Warrants List No. 19809 through 20056 in the amount of $1,039,726.70. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Mayor Bowman reminded the audience that there was an election March 26, 1996.
Mr. Alan Beek, 2007 Highland, Newport Beach, spoke on cities being forced to buy a
sewage treatment plan from the County Sanitation Districts of Orange County. He
reported that a city in Orange County is attempting to treat its own sewage and create
duck ponds from the water. There will be a Regional Water Quality Control Board
hearing on this application held at 9 a.m. on April 19, 1996 and he urged the City to send
someone to express opposition to the application.
Councilmember Age asked the City Manager to obtain some information from the City
of Newport Beach explaining the application.
Councilmember Kerry mentioned the railroad has installed fencing and blocked off a
major portion of the parking on the east side of the market located at the corner of
Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street. She asked what their authority was and they have
blocked one of the driveways into the east end of the center.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters Not on the Agenda
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 12 midnight to 5:30 p.m.,
Monday, April 1, 1996 in the Administrative Conference ROOm.
ATTEST
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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