Minutes 99-05-24CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
CITY OF CYPRESS
May 24, 1999
CABLE TELEVISION-Adopt Reso. Temporarily Extending Franchise Agmt.
with MediaOne
CODES-Approve 1~t Reading of Model Codes with local
Amendments for Fire, Bldg., Plumbing & Electrical
COMMENDATIONS- Adopt Reso. Commending Christopher Sharpe, Eagle
Scout
Adopt Resos. Commending 1999 Woman/Man of
the Year
Adopt Resos. Cormnending 1999 Large/Small
Business of the Year
COMMISSIONS - Schedule Interviews for appts. Of Commissioners
Traffic/Cultural Arts
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS-
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE-
Cont. C.U.P. 99-1 (Auto Repair/Towing) to
6/I4/99
Cont. C.U.P. 99-2 (Adult Day Care) to 6/14/99
Adopt Reso. Appvng. C.U.P. 97-32 - Request to
Raise Antenna Height - Nextel
Adopt Reso. Appvng. DRC 99-13 - Signage for
Auto Zone
FINANCE - Approval of Commercial Warrants 37644-37852
POLICE DEPT. - Appv. Attendance of two CPD Officers to Nat'l D.A.R.E. Training
Conference in Washington, D.C.
PUBLIC WORKS-Continue Landscape Maint. Dist. No. 1, Proj. 8615-90 to 6-14-99
PRESENTATIONS-Reuse Planning Project - E1 Toro
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 24, 1999
A regular meeting of the City of Cypress City Council was held on Monday, May 24,
1999, in the Executive Board RoOm, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California. The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Keenan.
PRESENT:
Councilmembers Mccoy, McGIII, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tern Piercy,
Mayor Keenan
ABSENT: None
AlSO present were city Manager Ochenduszko, City Attorney Wynder,
Staffmembers Llu, Commerdinger and Angus; also present were Cypress Economic
Development Council (CEDC) President Phll Wendel, CEDC Executive Director Darrell Essex,
and CEDC Boardmembers Elkin, Domlnguez, Anderson, Sabado, Anderson and Powers.
WORKSHOP SESSION
The Workshop Session of the city Council had been scheduled to: (1) obtain
Council's input on the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape Dedication Sign; (2) discuss working
relationships with Economic Development Strategic Partners; and (3) conduct a joint
meeting with the Cypress Economic Development Council.
In reference to the Lincoln Avenue Streetscape Dedication Sign, Councilmember
MCGIII suggested that because the Lincoln Avenue Business Association was very involved
with the Lincoln Avenue Project, credit should be given to them on the signage. He was
supported in this by the other councilmembers, with the Mayor noting that if the
Business Association was credited, then the TaSk Force which preceded the Business
Association should also be recognized. City Manager Ochenduszko advised that a line
crediting each of those organizations could be added to the sign. Other than the
addition of this minor modification, the Council was of the opinion that the design of the
sign was acceptable.
community Development Director AngUs provided staff's report regarding
"working Relationships with Economic Development Strategic Partners." During the
presentation, it was noted that a successful economic development policy retains current
businesses in a given location, while attracting new businesses to an area. Ideally,
economic development should keep costs low and services high, develop networking
systems and successful working relationships with other public and private organizations,
and maintain a strong business climate.
Following this presentation, Mayor Keenan invited the Cypress Economic
Development Council (CEDC) to join the Cypress City Council at the table for the purpose
of conducting a joint meeting of both organizations.
CEDC President Phil Wendel of Yamaha MotOr Corporation introduced himself, as
well as the other members of the CEDC present at the meeting. He explained that the
purpose of the meeting was to share CEEDC'S 1999 goals, establish areas of mutual concern
to the CEDC and City of Cypress, and begin work to arrive at mutual goals.
Mr. Wendel stated that the CEDC had identified three major goals for 1999; (1) to
open a police substation in the Business Park to serve south Cypress; (2) to work with the
City to establish a "Red Team" for economic development purposes; and (3) to examine
the viablllty of establishing a "Foreign Trade Zone" in the Cypress Business Park.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
RECESS
At 6:22 p.m., Mayor Keenan recessed the meeting to the CIty Council Chamber
conference room to enable the Councll to enter into the Closed Session to discuss the
two agendlzed Items.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Keenan at 7:05 p.m. In the Council
Chambers with all Councilmembers present. Also present were City Manager
Ochenduszko, City Attorney Wynder, and S~affmembers L1u, AngUs, DeCarlo, Hensley,
Nevarez, Scholl and Hooper-Davls.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember McCoV led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Councilmember McGill provided the invocation.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Keenan introduced Mr. Tom Wall, a retired Marine Corps pilot and current
Executive Director of the orange County Airport Alliance, who made a
presentation concerning the reuse planning process for El TOrO.
Mr. Wall said he wished to present a status report and brief history concerning the
airport reuse planning process. He explained that the project actually began in the
autumn of 1993, when along with 96 other bases throughout the country, El Toro was
closed by the U.S. Department of Defense.
A forerunner of the Alrpo~ Alliance, the El Toro Reuse Planning Authority was
formed after the base was closed in order to establish a "local reuse authority" (an
agency which receives federal funds to assist In the design and Implementation of a reuse
project). The local reuse authority is, by federal statute, the only entity authorized to
prepare a reuse plan.
Mr. Wall then presented a legislative history of the El TOrO project, and stated that
when the original Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was completed, the Board of
Supervisors chose an airport as the preferred reuse alternative. Mr. Wall advised that a
second EIR has been In preparation since 1996, which is designed to specifically analyze
the airport and surrounding property.
An airport was selected as the preferred alternative for El Toro'S reuse because: (I)
the counties of Ventura, LOS Angeles, San Bernardlno, Riverside, San DIego and Orange will
experience greatly increased demand for passenger services in the next two decades; and
(2) the need for cargo transportation will be similarly Increased. At present, there are
only three poln~s of departure; Le., LAX, John Wayne and On~arlo. These facilities will be
inadequate to meet the anticipated future demand for aviation services.
Mr. Wall summarized that two options were available to meet these needs--
expand John Wayne AirpOrt or reconfigure El Toro. El TOro can be turned into a master-
planned community, attractive but offering no unique services, or converted to a
commercial aviation center. AS the latter choice will more than adequately meet the
anticipated increased demand for aviation choices, It Is the recommended option.
Mr. Wall assured everyone that there would be no negative impact on the
surroundln_q Drooertv nwn~.r~ ~ ~ .~,,1~ .-~ *~-
CITY COUNCIL MEETINO MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
"Public Employment" category (CaLGovt. Code §54957), the City Manager position was
discussed, with no action indicated or taken.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
L/m/ted to one-half hour - three minutes per speaker; speaking once.
Mayor Pro Tern Plercy reported that on May 13, she had been the guest of Joan
Edwards at the World Affairs Council Meeting, held In the LOS Angeles Westin Bonaventure
Hotel. The featured speaker was Gordon B. Hlnckley, leader of the Latter Day Saints
Church. The Mayor Pro Tern said It was a most enjoyable evening, well-attended by 2,100
people, including many dignitaries.
Mayor Keenan then opened the floor for Oral Communications. He began the
session with a report on the Annual DUCk-A-Thon in which he had participated (winning
second place in the Mayor's duck race). The event was successful In raising $85,000.00
which will benefit the Huntington Beach Community Clinic.
The Mayor thanked Paula English, NiCk Elghmy and all other participants in the
"cypress Cares" project, which had been completed and mailed to the residents of
Littleton, Colorado.
Mayor Keenan reminded everyone that a "Mayor's Outreach" is sChedUled for the
hours of 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon in front of Staples on Saturday, June 12. The Mayor
advised that he also has office hours from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m, on the days of City
Council meetings for residents wishing to speak to him about any issues.
CONSENTCALENDAR
All matters listed on the Agenda under "consent Calendar" were to be considered
by the city council to be routine and were to be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendation listed on the Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Piercy to
approve Consent Calendar Items I through 10 (with an abstention vote by
Councilmember McCoy on Item NO. I) and with the exception of Item No. 7, which was
pulled at the request of Staff. The motion passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy, Keenan
None
None
Item NO. 1: Approval of City Council MInutes of May 10, 1999.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the minutes of the regular
meeting of May 10, 1999, as submitted, with Councilmember McCOy abstaining due to his
absence from the meeting.
Item NO. 2: MotiOn tO Introduce and adopt all Ordinances and Resolutions
presented for consideration by title only and to waive further reading.
Recommendation: That the City Council introduce and/or adopt all ordinances
and Resolutions presented for consideration by title only, and waive further reading.
!tern NO. 3: Proclaiming "Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" on June 14, 1999.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim "Pause for
the Pledge of Allegiance" on Flag Day, June 14, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. (PDT), urging all citizens
to join in reciting the Pledge at the same time the national ceremony will be taking place
in Baltimore, Maryland.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
RESOLUTION NO. 5088
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING
BOY SCOUT CHRISTOPHER JAMES DARREL $HARPE
ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
Item NO. 5: Proclaiming June 18, 1999, as "Developmental DiSabilitieS Day."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim June 18,
1999, as "Developmental Disabilities Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item NO. 6: Adoption Of Resolutions Commending the 1999 Woman/Man of the
Year and the t999 Small/Large Business of the Year selected by the Cypress chamber of
Commerce.
Recommendation: That the city Council adopt the attached Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows, commending the 1999 Woman and Man of the Year and the 1999
Small and Large Businesses of the Year, as selected by the Cypress Chamber of Commerce.
RESOLUTION NO. 5089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MRS. GAY HANNAH, 1999 WOMAN OF THE YEAR,
AWARDED BY THE CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RESOLUTION NO. 5090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MR. PHILLIP J. WENDEL, 199 MAN OF THE YEAR,
AWARDED BY THE CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RESOLUTION NO. 5091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING FOREST LAWN MEMORIAL PARK, CYPRESS,
1999 LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
AWARDED BY THE CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
RESOLUTION NO. 5092
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING ABOVE ALL CATERING 1999 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR,
AWARDED BY THE CITY OF CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Item No. 8: Approval of Amendment to Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-
13, Request to Replace the Sign Face Panels of an Existing PYlon Sign for AUtO Zone,
Located at 5471 Lincoln Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution, by title only, title as
follows, approvlng the Amendment to Design Review Committee Permit NO. 99-13, with
conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING THE AMENDMENT TO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 99-13, WITH CONDITIONS
Item No, 9: ADDF(~V;al fnr A~rpnd~nrl~
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
Item No. 7: Approval of the Cib/Englneer's Report and Renewal of Cypress
Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance DiStrict No. I for the Landscaped Berm on the
North Side of the Stanton Channel - City of CYpress Project No. 8615-90.
The City Manager requested that this matter be pulled and continued to the next
regularly scheduled meeting of the Council on June 14, 1999.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy, seconded by Councilmember MCCOy, and
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote that Consent Calendar Item NO. 7,
Approval of the City Englneer's RepOrt and Renewal of CYpress Corporate Center
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for the Landscaped Berm on the North Side of the
Stanton Channel, City of Cypress Project NO. 8615-90, be continued to the meeting of the
City of Cypress Cib/Council on June 14, 1999:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
McCoy, McGIII, Sondhi, Piercy, Keenan
None
None
NEW BUSINESS
AS It was not yet 7:30 p.m., the time legally notlced for commencement of the
public hearings, the Mayor moved on to the New Business.
Scheduling Interview Session for Appointments to the cultural Arts Commission
and the Traffic Commlsslon.
It was suggested by City Manager Ochenduszko and agreed to by the Mayor and
Councilmembers that the interview session for applicants to the Cultural Arts and Traffic
Commissions will be scheduled for Monday, June 14, at 5:00 p.m. in City Hall.
AdOPtiOn Of a Resolution Temporarily Extending the Cable Franchise Agreement
with MediaOne through and Including December 31. 1999.
The staff report on thls topic was presented by Assistant to the City Manager Liu.
Ms. Liu advised that the current franchise agreement with MediaOne is scheduled to
expire In May of this year. Under the terms of the 1984 Cable ACt, as amended, the City is
obligated to negotiate with MediaOne for renewal, regardless of the satisfaction rate
with the service.
However, Mediaone is currently in the process of merging with AT&T, which has
slowed the progress of the Clty'S negotiations with the cable company. The City's
negotiation process with MediaOne Is now expected to extend beyond the expiration
dace of the agreement. The City has been advised by legal counsel that it would be
placed In a more favorable negotiating position if it were to temporarily extend the
franchise, in order to wait for the new company's Transfer of Agreement application.
Ms. Liu provided the Council with a timetable for completion of this negotiation
process and temporary franchise extension. The entire process is anticipated for
completion In December of 1999. Public meetings to record the communlty's
satisfaction/dissatisfaction with the current cable service will be scheduled sometime
within the next 90 days.
Staff's recommendation was that the Clty Council adopt a Resolution in support of
temporarily extending the current cable television franchise agreement with MediaOne
through December 31, 1999.
It Was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Piercy, Seconded by Councilmember McCoy, and
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote that the City Council adopts the
Resolution, by title only, title as follows, In support of temporarily extending the current
cable television franchise agreement with Mediaone through December 31, 1999:
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
Approval of Commercial Warrant List for Warrant NOS. 37644-37852.
Mayor Keenan abstained from voting on Warrant Nos. 37810 and 37612.
A motion was then made by Councilmember MCGilI, seconded by Mayor Keenan,
and carried by the following roll call vote (with Mayor Keenan abstaining on Warrants
37612 and 37810) that the CiL-y council approve the City of Cypress commercial Warrant
List for Warrant Nos. 37644-37852, totaling $1,156,277.63, as presented.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5COUNCILMEMBERS:
O COUNCILMEMBERS:
O COUNCILMEMBERS:
McCoy, McGill, sondhI, Piercy, Keenan
None
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments Restricted to 10 MInutes Per Speaker, Unless E3etended by the City
council.
Public Hearln,q Re: Conditional Use Permit NO. 99-1, Request for an Automotive
Repair and Towing Use Located at 5640 Llncoln Avenue.
The City Manager requested that the Counclrs consideration of Item NO. 11 be
continued to its next regularly SCheduled meeting on June 14, 1999. AS the matter had
been noticed for public hearing on May 24, 1999, at 7:30 p.m., the Mayor opened the
public hearing for anyone present who wished to speak on this application. NO
comments were offered, and a motion was made by Councilmember MCGIII, seconded bY
Councilmember McCoy, and carried by the following roll call vote that the public hearing
on Conditional Use Permit No. 99-1, Request for an Automotive Repair and Towing Use
located at 5640 Lincoln Avenue, be continued to the next regularly scheduled meeting of
the City Council on June 14, 1999.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
O COUNCILMEMBER$:
0COUNCILMEMBERS:
McCOy, McGIIl, Sondhi, Plercy, Keenan
None
None
Public Hearing Re: Conditional Use Permit NO. 99-2, AdUlt Day Care Center, 4470
Lincoln Avenue.
City Manager Ochenduszko requested that Councirs consideration of this request
be continued to its next regularly scheduled meeting on June 14, 1999. AS the matter had
been noticed for public hearing on May 24, 1999, the Mayor opened the public hearing
for anyone present wishing to speak on the matter, who may be unable to attend the
June 14m meeting.
Mary Mc]ver addressed the Council with some questions/concerns she wished to
express, observing that she may be unable to attend the June 14th meeting. Also
commenting on the issue were Harry Gardlkls and Joanne West.
In reference to this request for a Conditional Use Permit, some of the concerns
expressed were: What type of facility is being proposed? HOw many residents will be
served? From what source will referrals be .generated? Is the proposed site
handicapped-accessible? From what source will the service be paid? Is the proposed site
in an area requiring lots of police response? What security measures will be
implemented? Are there plans for outdoor activities? If so, what are they? How wl]l the
clients be transported? What types of clients will be served? The speakers were
concerned that, as proposed, the project may not adequately meet the needs of the
residents of Cypress.
The Mayor reminded everyone that Council was not yet In receipt of staff's report
on this issue, so were unable to provide any input. Councilmember McGIII stated that he
had been a member of the ClrOUD JnvestJcl:]l'ina the :~dl~lf cl~v r~r~ n~r~l~-~- -,,,H I.,,,,~
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
'Public Hearing Re: Conditional Use Permit No. 97-32 and Variance NO. 97-10,
Request to Raise the Existing Antenna Height from 40' to 50' at a Telecommunications
Antenna FaCility located at 8911 Watson Street.
Community Development Director Angus presented the staff report for this item,
indicating that the application represents a request from Nextel Communications to raise
the height of an existing "monopalm"-style antenna structure from a previously approved
height of 40' to a height of 50', and to remove the previously imposed mature tree
height requirement set forth in a prior Condition of Approval.
After review of the existing structure and photo mock-ups of the proposed
structure, staff has found the Imitation palm tree to provide sufficient camouflage for
the antenna array. In addition, it was not possible to complete the previously-
conditloned mature tree landscaping requirement, because of the large root box size of
the mature trees and the narrow front landscape parkway strip. Removal of this
Condition of Approval was therefore acceptable to staff. Because the proposed antenna
modification meets all development codes and standards set forth in the City's Zoning
Ordinance in every respect except for height, s~aff was recommending approval of the
amendment to the Conditional Use Permit and the Variance allowing the increase in the
height of the monopalm antenna from 40' to 50'.
FOllOWing staff's presentation, the applicant, Barbara Saito of Nextel, introduced
herself, and made herself available to answer any questions.
Councilmember Sondhi questioned whether there had been any complaints
registered about the existing monopalm antenna. DIrector AngUS responded that She
was not aware of any. Mayor Keenan added that when he had first seen the monopalm
after it had been approved and installed, he Was pleasantly surprised at how Well the
design blended in with its surroundings.
Mayor Keenan wanted to know If the same antenna would be utilized if the
increased height were to be allowed. Ms. Saito responded in the affirmative, adding that
the only change would be to the height of the pole.
In response to further questions posed by the Council, MS. Saito said that Nextel
had originally wanted to go higher than the original 40' feet granted, but was not
allowed to do so by the Council. She stated that a taller antenna was crucially required to
avoid interference with the signals transmitted.
Councilmember Sondhi wanted to know If Nextel would be submitting Vet another
request for a height increase at a later date and was assured by Ms. Salto that the 50'
requirement being requested that evening would be sufficient for clarity of transmission,
and that no more requests for height Increases would be made by the applicant.
Mayor Keenan then opened the public hearing. No comments from the public
were forthcoming, and the Mayor closed the public hearing. Council had no further
questions, and a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy, seconded by
Councilmember MCGIII, and carried by the following roll call vote, to adopt a finding of De
Minimus Impact, approve the Negative Declaration, direct staff to file a NOtiCe Of
Determination and De Minimus Impact Exemption; and to adopt the following
ResOlutions, by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 5095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-32, WITH CONDITIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 5096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVINC A VARIAN(~E ;:12fiM TIll:: TI=I;,M(2
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
community Development Director Angus presented the Council with the staff
report on these Ordinances. She explained that approximately every three years, new
MOdel Codes were developed, then adopted with appropriate modifications at the state
and local levels.
DIrector Angus said that the Council was being requested to approve a local
amendment regarding resldentlal fire sprinklers, as well as to adopt the updated Codes.
In the past, the City of Cypress had approved a recommendation of the local Fire
AUthOrity, reclulring that all residential dwelling units be equipped with sprinklers.
However, it was now felt that this requirement was too restrictive and expensive, and did
not necessarily conform with the community standard set by other orange County cltles.
Because of these considerations, staff was recommending that the Code be modified to
require sprinklers for only those single-family dwelling units of 5,500 square feet or
greater.
Responding to several questions posed by the Council, Director AngUS and Bob
Decker, the City's Building Official, explained that sprinklers for single-family dwellings
were not currently required by either the Uniform Fire Code or the California Fire Code.
They are, however, required for all single and multi-family residential dwelling units in
Cypress; and staff was recommending that they be required for single-family residential
dwelling units at 5,500 square feet or greater.
In response to other questions from the Council, Building Official Decker explained
that the term "R-3 Occupancy" when used as a building designation referred to a single-
family or duplex dwelling; and Was not to be confused with the zoning definition used by
Planning Departments. He added that, as further confusion to the issue, the Bulldlng
designation of "R-1 Occupancy" refers to multi-family residential.
At the conclusion of the staff presentation, Mayor Keenan opened the public
hearing. Dan Runnestrand of the Orange County Fire Authority first addressed the
Council. Deputy Runnestrand told the Council that the sprinkler requirement was an
excellent one, as having sprinklers was the safest anti-fire device for any dwelling. The
Deputy added that they could find no reports from anywhere In the nation that there
had been loss of life in a building with sprinklers.
Deputy Runnestrand said that the Fire Authority had estimated the cost of
sprinklers to be approximately $.60-$1.00 per square foot for a residence. He noted that
the bulldlng Industry estimates the cost to be a bit higher, at $1.00 or more per square
foot. The Deputy stated that the Fire Authority strongly recommended that the City of
Cypress continue with the sprinkler requirement which had been part of the Cypress City
Code since 1989.
The Deputy stated that there were some areas in the City which did not meet the
minimum requirements for residential water flow. He informed the Council that
residences under 3,600 square feet in size are required to have a "fire flow" of 1,000
gallons per minute. The fact that some areas of Cypress don't meet that criteria is
mitigated by the fact that Cypress has the sprinkler ordinance in place. Deputy
Runnestrand summarized his presentation by stating that if the Council did not decide to
retain the current sprinkler ordinance, then they should adopt a 3,600 square foot
threshold, as opposed to a 5,500 square foot cutoff. The reason the Fire Authority chose
the 3,600 figure as a compromise, is because after that point, The Fire Code fire flow
requirement increases to 1,750 gallons per minute.
Another representative from the Fire Authority, BOb Vezis, also addressed the
council. Mr. Vezls echoed the sentiments of DepUty Runnestrand, and urged the Council
to either maintain the residential sprinkler requirement, or to adopt a threshold Of 3,600
square feet. He also made the point that the cost of a residential sprinkler system will
represent 3-5% of the total cost of the home, which Is relatively small In comparison to
the high degree of safety it provides.
Councilmember McGill noted it was his understanding that the City of Cypress
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
A motion was made by Councilmember McGIll, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Plerc¥,
and carried by the following roll call vote, to approve the First Reading of the following
Ordinances, titles as follows, adopting the latest Model Building, Fire, Electrical and
Plumbing codes, as amended, for the City of cypress, which includes the requirement of
an automatic sprinkler system for detached one and two family dwelling of 3,600 square
feet or larger:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS 5-1 AND 5-2 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE,
THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS:
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM BUILDING CODE,
(ALSO KNOWN AS THE 1998 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE);
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE,
(ALSO KNOWN AS THE 1998 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE);
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINCS,
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND THE 1997 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE STANDARDS~ AND REPEALING ORDINANCE 945
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS 5-3 AND 5-4 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE,
AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, (ALSO KNOWN
AS THE 1998 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE), AND THE 1997 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 946
ORDINANCE NO,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 8
OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE, 1996 EDITION (ALSO KNOWN AS
THE 1998 .CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE), WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 947
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 19
OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING
CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO:
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE, (ALSO KNOWN AS
THE 1998 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE); THE 1997 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF
THE UNIFORM SOLAR ENERGY CODE AND
THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS,
AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 948
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
McCoy, McGill, Sondhl, Plercy, Keenan
None
None
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, ACting as the EX Officio Governing Board of Directors
of the CVpress Recreation and Park DiStriCt.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
County Transportation Joint Authority group regarding the tall in Orange county. Very
little was discussed at the meeting regarding the rail. The proposals are still under
consideration, and the Joint Authority anticipates making a choice by November of 1999
for the rail that will run from the City of Irvine up to the City of Fullerton. This wOUld
comprise the basic rail system to which future additions would be made.
Councilmember Sondhi reported that she and Mayor Keenan had artended the
League of Cities meeting on May 13. She advised that the keynote speaker was Jack
Gallagher, who is a radio-television personality and actor/comedian. Councilmember
Sondhi advised that Mr. Gallagher provided a wonderful presentation entitled, "Letters to
Deckiln"; (his young son). Councilmember Sondhl felt that the presentation was
memorable in that it allowed all the parents present to identify with the sentiments
expressed in the letters, it examined the relationships Mr. Gallagher had with both his
father and his son, and it was both touching and comic in turn.
Councilmember MCCoV advised that he and the City Manager had artended an Ad
Hoc Committee Meeting with the Orange County FIre AuthOrity over the equity study
issue. He stated that they are still working on that issue, and hope to have a
recommendation for the Board of Directors in time for the June meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Plercy reported that she had no meetings in the period since the
last City Council Meeting, but will be attending a couple this Week. She did state that the
Orange county Sanitation District has a pilot program from which matching funds are
made available for infrastructure repair, and that she had spoken with the City Manager
about applying for same.
Mayor Keenan stated that he had attended a symposium of the Orange county
Transportation Authority which featured speakers from the United States Department of
Transportation and Congressman Earl Blumenower from the Portland area. The
Congressman spoke about the economic impacts on various communities as a result of
light rail.
Mayor Keenan also reported that at the OCTA meeting two weeks prior, a
workshop was held on the annual budget for OCTA. The MayOr advised that he had a
copy available if anyone would care to look at it.
The Mayor also sald that the city Is currently preparing its budget for the next
fiscal year, which will also soon be available.
The Mayor advised that he also attended a Volunteer Awards Dinner the same
night that a Police Officer Association was scheduled, which provided opportunities to
acknowledge the work of both the volunteers as well as that of the police officers.
Mayor Keenan also reported that a class from the Citizen's Police Academy had just
graduated, and he recommended the program to anyone with an interest in the
workings of the Police Department.
AdditiOnally, Mayor Keenan informed everyone that the West Orange County Cities
Association had a meeting during the prior week, the primary focus of which was to
provide an overview of the one-stop employment assistance centers located in various
locations throughout Orange County; in particular, the one which serves the Cypress area.
Finally, there was an Orange County Transportation AUthority meeting earlier that
day, during which an overview of the completion of the final segment of the Beach
Blvd./Smart Street which impacts Cypress from Lincoln to the 91 Freeway was presented.
Mayor Keenan explained that this concept means that all traffic signals are synchronized
and there are four lanes of traffic all the way to the beach. Also, Milestone NO. 5 of the
Light Rail proposal was unfolded, providing an analysis of how each station will operate
within individual neighborhoods. The Mayor said that copies of these documents will be
available for review at City Hall.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 24, 1999
There were no matters to discuss.
ADJOURNMENT
There belng no further business to come before the Council, Mayor Keenan
adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m., to Monday, June 7, 1999 at S:O0 p.m., In the Executive
Board Room, located in the West Wing of the cypress City Hall, for a budget workshop.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS