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Minutes 99-09-27MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 A regular meeting of the CI~y of Cypress City Council was called to order on September 27, 1999, at 5:05 p.m., by Mayor Keenan In the Board Room, West Wing of Ci~/ Hail, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Councilmembers McGill, Sondhl, Mayor Pro Tern Plercy, Mayor Keenan ABSENT: Counciimember MCGIII Also present were Interim City Manager Storey, City Attorney WVnder and staffmembers DeCarlo, Krauss, AngUS, Slnn, LIU, JOe and Commerdlnger WORKSHOP SESSION: General Plan Update Focus Areas and Issues. The General Plan Update presently being developed by city staff was reviewed by the City Council during a workshop session held at 5:00 p.m. Ten areas will be included In the workplan for the General Plan Update, which Include the following: (1) Park Development Strategy; (2) Economic Development; (3) NOrth End Residential OpUons; (4) Public Facilities and Infrastructure; (5) Public Safety; (6) Transportation/Light Rail; (7) Public and SemI-Publlc Uses; (8) Gay/Dennl Streets; (9) Cypress Business Park and (10) HOUSing Assistance/Promotion. COUNCILMEMBER MCCOY ARRIVED AT 5:35 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION: PRESENT: Keenan Councilmembers McCoy, MCGIII, Sondhl, Mayor Pro Tern Plercy, Mayor AlSO present were Interim City Manager Storey, Clty Attorney Vvynder and staffmembers DeCarlo, Krauss, AngUS, Slnn and Llu PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members of Cub Scout Pack No. 660 led the Pledge of Alleglance and Presentation of colors. INVOCATION: The Invocatlon was provided by Councilmember Mike MCGIII. PRESENTATIONS: Presentation bv Counciimember Jerry Schultz, Long Beach, Re the Third Annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade and Celebration. Mayor Keenan Introduced LOng Beach Clty Councilmember Jerry Schultz, who was present to encourage everyone to attend the 3ra Annual Veterans Day Parade and celebration. Mr. Schultz advised that the United States Marine Corps Band will march in the parade, and Stan Chambers will be the Parade Marshal this year. Mr. Schull~ spoke of the importance of remembering Amerlca's Veterans. Presentation of Resolutions of Commendation to Members of the cypress Girls Softball League, lO-and-under, All Stars Team - 1999 Amateur Softball Association Western Area Champions. Mayor Keenan presented Resolutions of Commendation to Sarah Andfade, Denlse BOtonlo, Kelsey Pawn, Mlchelle Kruger, Deslree' Royal, Casey Berba, Chrlstlna Garcla, Sherry Schmldtz, Jennifer Becket, Casey Chase, Karen Holma and Brooke Turner, members Of the Cypress Girls SOftbail League, 10-and-Under Division, who were the 1999 Amateur Softball Association Western Area Champions. Mayor Keenan also Introduced the coach, manager and assistant coaches for the team; TOm Andfade, Mlachelle Andfade, Brent Becket, Richard BOtOnlO, Randy Holma and Brad Turner. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 Presentation of Proclamation Deslgnlng october 9-16, 1999, as "Boys & Girls club of CYpress Week" to Board President, NiCk ElghmV, and Executive Director, Jim Miley. Mayor Keenan presented a Proclamatlon designating October 9-16, 1999 as "Boys & GIrlS Club of Cypress Week" to Boys & Girls Club President Nick Elghmy and Executive Director Jim Mlley. On behalf of the City Council and the city of Cypress, the Mayor accepted a commemoratlve Plate from the BOyS & Girls Club In gratitude for support provided by the city over the years. Presentation of "Adopt-A-Park" Plaque to the Boys and GIrlS Club of Cypress~ An "Adopt-A-Park" Plaque was presented to the BOys and Girls Club of Cypress bV Mayor Keenan, In recognition of that organlzatlon's participation In that program with the cedar Glen Park on Moody, which is adjacent to the Boys & Girls Club. The Mayor Informed Mr. Elghmy and Mr. Miley that a sign will also be installed in that park recognizing the BOys & Girls Club. Acknowledqment of Certificate of Achievement to the city of Cypress from the California Integrated Waste Management Board for Outstanding EffOrtS in Meeting the Waste Diversion Mandates of AB 939, The Integrated Waste Management Act. The Mayor announced that the City of Cypress had been extremely successful in meeting the requirements of The Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939). Because of this achlevement, the City had received a certificate of Achievement from the California Integrated waste Management Board. Prior to opening the regular business of the meeting, the Mayor introduced the Interim City Manager, Richard Storey, and the new Public Works DIrector, Jeff Slnn. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION WORKSHOP AGENDA: Mr. Storey reported that the City Councll had met at 5:00 p.m. that evening to review the General Plan Update currently being developed by staff. Ten (10) issues had been identified by staff as areas requiring direction from the Council. These included (1) Park Development Strategy; (2) Economic Development; (3) North End Residential Options; (4) Public Facilities and Infrastructure; (5) Public Safety; (6) Transportation/Light Rail; (7) Public and Semi-Public Uses; (8) Gay/Dennl Streets; (9) Cypress Business Park and (10) Housing Assistance/Promotion. Mr. Storey said the Items will be included In the Workplan for the General Plan Update, and that no action was taken on them by the Council other than the making of some recommendations. City Attorney Wynder reported that the first Item discussed durlng the Closed Session was whether or not to Initiate legal proceedings In a code enforcement matter, in accordance with CaI, Govt. Code §54956,9(b); the Council directed that such proceedings be initiated. Secondly, a claim submitted by Carrle A. Katsumata against the city of Cypress (CaL Govt. Code .q54956.95) was unanlmousiy rejected. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE.HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.) Mayor Keenan then opened the Oral Communlcatlons session, and invited anyone with comments to approach the podlum and address the City Council. Charles Bell, Cypress resident, was first to speak. Mr. Bell remlnded the Council that he had appeared before them at the previous meeting In regard to the cypress Evangelical Free Church. Mr. Bell expressed his continued concern with activities occurring In the rear of the church, Which he Said have a negative impact on the ablilty of the Bell family to enjoy the peace and quiet enjoyment of their home. Tom Langdon, Cypress resident and member of the Cypress Evangelical Free Church, Introduced himself. He stated he did not officially represent the Church. Mr. Langdon remarked that he didn't think the chlldren's play area should be restricted, and was "surprised that we're even talking about this." He mentioned the programs sponsored by the church which he said were of great benefit to the underprivileged children. Susan Vanderwall, Cypress resident and member of the Cypress Evangelical Free Church, also spoke about the good work performed on behalf of disadvantaged Cypress CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 adults and children by the church. Ms. Vanderwall sald that "neighborhood noise was part of living in a neighborhood." Mary Beth Carpenter, cypress resident and member of the Cypress Evangelical Free Church, spoke on behalf of the church, and asked that the Conditional Use Permit be approved. She noted the need for children to go outside and "let off steam", which, she said, allows them to learn the skills to develop Into good and successful adults. Vlckle Kwan, cypress resident and member of the cypress Evangelical Free Church, also spoke on behalf of the church, and urged approval of the Conditional Use Permit. She noted the benefits reaped by the children of Cypress, including the underprivileged, from church-sponsored programs. Brett Holllman, resident of Cypress and member of the Cypress Evangelical Free Church, addressed the Council. He noted that he lived on property bordered by a school, which resulted In lots of noise being generated. Mr. Holllman spoke on behalf of the Church, and asked the Council to keep In mind that noise was generated by every school campus In the CitY, not Just by the play yard at the CEF Church. Kurt KUrlSu, resident of Cypress and member of the CEF church, also spoke on behalf of the church, and urged the council to approve the Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Kurlsu said the restriction on play yard use was announced from the church's pulpit a couple of weeks previously. John Montalgne, Cypress resident and member of the CEF Church, also spoke on behalf of the church. Mr. Montalgne said the school hls children attend has a playground situated at the rear of the facilitY, and he felt "a lot safer" with his children using a facility with the play area so conflgured. Mr. Montalgne admitted he had not paid attention to the 6:00 p.m. play area curfew posted throughout the church building during the previous year. clndy PIerson, Cypress resident and member of the CEF Church, Introduced herself. Ms. Pierson noted that chlidren playing In her condomlnlum complex also generated noise, and that she had learned to live with It. MS. PIerson said that noise was part of an urban communitY, and one must learn to adapt. She supported the approval of the Conditional Use Permit. Mayor Keenan announced that the CitY cable Television Commlsslon had scheduled a public meeting on Thursday, September 30, 1999, at 6:30 p.m. in the CitY council chambers. He urged all members of the public to attend to provide their input prior to the decision being made regarding the renewal of the franchise. Mayor Pro Tem Plercy spoke about the "Qullt-A-Thon" whlch had taken place over the previous weekend, and commended the efforts of the ladles of the Latter Day Saints Church and the other ladles who participated. AS part of project, "Warm-Up America," to provide quilts for the people of KOSovo and other distressed areas, a total of 325 quilts have been constructed In the past few weeks. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: 1. Award of Cltv's Annual Curb, Gutter. and SIdewalk Maintenance Contract, Public Works Prolect No. 9918. Public Works Director Jeff Slnn presented the staff report for this Item. Mr. Sinn advised that the CltY's damaged curbs, gutters and sidewalks are repaired by services contracted for on an annual basis. While DoJa, Inc., submitted the low bid ($96,540) on those services for the present year, staff's recommendation was that the contract be awarded to the second lowest bidder, Perry Maness Industries, in the amount of $96,930. The Justification for this recommendation is that DoJa, Inc., failed to conform with the specifications of the contract, and has a lack of experience in performing public works sidewalk constructlon work. The City has previously been satisfied with services rendered by Perry Maness Industries under another contract. DISCUSSIOn among the Councll was held regarding the total amount they were being asked to approve, the amount of work remaining to be completed, and what the bid price was based upon. Mr. Slnn clarified that bids were based upon unit price, and that council was being asked to approve an amount up to $300,000 In order to reduce the backlog of outstanding sidewalk repair. In the event that additional funding from excess funds of other street improvement projects become available; this would eliminate the need to send out further requests for bids. It was also clarified for the Council that the matter would be presented to the Council again If additional funds become available. If 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 no additional funding Is made available, the contract expenditures will be limited to the $100,000 In the current budget. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy, seconded by Councilmember McGIII and carried by the following roll call vote that the clb/Council of the City of Cypress award the Clty's annual curb, gutter and sidewalk maintenance contract to Perry Maness Industries, 1101 EaSt Sprlng Street, Long Beach, Callfornla, 90809, In the amount of $96,930: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGlll, Sondhl, Plercy, Keenan None None 2. Award of Contract for Purchase of Unmarked Police Vehicles. In the absence of chief Hensley, Captaln Krauss presented the staff report for this item. Advising that funding for this had been included In the budget, Captain Krauss said that the vehicles to be purchased were three (3) 2000 Ford Crown Victoria unmarked police sedans equipped with heaW duty suspensions, electrical systems, and heaw duty tires and wheels. Under CI~ of Cypress Municipal Code §2'IA-IO(e), the City Was allowed to dispense with the bidding process for this, and utilize the County of Los Angeles Bid No. 200205 "piggy-back" prlclng to purchase the vehicles from Wondries Fleet DiviSiOn, 1247 WeSt Main Street, Alhambra, California, 91801, In the amount of $72,810. The vehicles being replaced by this purchase are becoming "fatigued", and each has in excess of 90,000 miles on its odometer. Their replacement has been recommended by City Garage Maintenance personnel. In response to questions posed by the Council, Captaln Krauss said the vehicles would be used by both Administrative staff and the detectives and Mr. Storey responded that the number of vehicles requiring replacement this year was a little higher than normal. A motion Was made by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, seconded by Councilmember McGill and carried by the following roll call vote that the city council of the City of Cypress award the contract to purchase three (3) 2000 FOrd Crown Vlctorla unmarked police sedans from Wondries Fleet DivlSlOn, 1247 West Main Street, Alhambra, California, 91801, in the amount of $72,810.00: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGlli, Sondhi, Piercy, Keenan None None 3. Award of Contract to Purchase TwO Replacement Street Sweepers, Request for Quotation NO. 9900-1. Public Works Director Slnn advised that the sum of $302,734 was Included in the 1999-00 fiscal year budget for the replacement of two (2) street sweepers. A variety of brands were Investigated by staff, and the TymCo brand was found to most adequately meet the Clty's street sweeper needs, In relation to ability to perform the tasks required and those that will meet air quality management mandates and use alternative fuel (propane). TymCO IS the only company to manufacture the regenerative air sweeper, which appears to most closely parallel the clty's requirements. BIds were soilcited from ten vendors, only one of which responded. Staff was therefore recommending that the contract for the replacement of the two 13-year old street sweepers be awarded to GCS Western Power and Equipment Company, 8271 Commonwealth Avenue, Buena Park, Callfornla, 90631, In an amount not to exceed $301,700. While the propane units cost more than alternative sweepers, the difference In price may be recovered In AB 2766 and other monies which are available through the Carl MoVer Fund, which are made available to units meeting air quality standards. It was also indicated by staff that the 13 years the old street sweepers lasted Is a longer than average operational period for street sweepers, which normally last 5-6 years. It was anticipated that the City will obtain a similar lifespan from the new unit, which was located after a nationwide search for this type of machine was conducted. A motion Was made by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy, seconded by Councilmember MCCoV and carried by the following roll call vote that the City council of the city of Cypress award the contract to purchase two (2) street sweepers as described In Request for Quotation No. 9900-1 to GCS Western Power and Equipment Company, 8271 Commonwealth Avenue, Buena Park, California, 90621, In the amount of S301,700.00: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, MCGIII, SOndhi, PierCy, Keenan None None 4. Award of Contract for Personal Computers. The 1999-2000 fiscal year budget Included funds to upgrade the Police Department's computers, which are currently running on an outdated operating system, and are non-Y2K -compliant. Prior to the end of 1999, It will be necessary to replace the units with state-of-the-art equipment that Is Y2K-compllant, and which meets the CltV's Information Systems strategic objective of system standardization. Requests for bids were sent out, resultlng in the submission of 19 bids from various vendors. Those vendors most closely able to meet the Clty's specifications, Including the provision of a unit within 48 hours of bid opening, were MiCrOlink, GST and Data Impressions, although they were not the low bidders. (The lOW bidder did not comply With all the specifications requested, and Was late In making its bid submission.) MiCrOlink was able to include a three-year, on-site malntenance warranty, thus adding an additional value of $11,550.00 to the bid, and Its bid also met the Clty's specifications. Staff was therefore recommending award of the contract to MicrOlink System & Networking Integration Group, 13731 EaSt Proctor Avenue, City of Industry, California, 91746, In an amount not to exceed $56,269.74. In answer to questions posed by the Councll, Mr. Storey advlsed that the vendors were given adequate time to meet all specifications, and that no obscure software or hardware requirements were included In the specifications. Further, the other two vendors considered (GST and Data Impressions) were unable to provide a maintenance contract comparable to the one offered by Mlcroilnk. A motion was made by Councilmember McGIII, seconded by Councilmember Sondhl, and carried by the following roll call vote that the City Council of the City of Cypress award the contract for fifty-five (55) personal computers to Microlink System & Networking Integration GroUp, 13731 East Proctor Avenue, City of Industry, California, 91746, for an amount not to exceed $56,269.74: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGIlI, Sondhl, Plercy, Keenan None None CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the City Council to be routlne and will be enacted by one motion approvIng the recommendatlons listed on the Agenda, Councilmember MCCOy requested that Item 7(a) be pulled from the agenda. Mayor Keenan requested that Items 7(b) and 23 be pulled from the agenda. Councilmember McGIII noted an abstention on Item NO. 16. A motion Was made by Councilmember MCGIII and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy to approve Item NOS. 5 through 6, 8 through 22 and 24 through 25. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote, with an abstention vote on Item No. 16 by Councilmember MCGIII: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, MCGIII, Sondhi, PiercV, Keenan None None Item No. 5. ADDrOYal Of City Council MInutes of the Regular Meet rig of September 13, 1999, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 20, 1999. Recommendation: That the CIty council approve the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of SePtember 13, 1999, and the Adjourned Regular Meeting of September 20, 1999 (Town Hall Meeting), as submitted. Item No. 6. Motion to Introduce or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutlon~ Presented for Conslderatlon by Title Only and to Waive Further Readlnq. Item No. 8. AdOptlon Of Resolution Commendlng Eagle Scout Samlr Mahendra Khandhar. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 Recommendation: That the city Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending Boy Scout Samlr Mahendra Khandhar on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. Resolution No. 5145 A Resolution of the CIty Council of the Clty of Cypress, Commending Boy SCOut Samir Mahendra Khandhar on Attaining the Rank of Eagle Scout Item NO. 9. Adoption of Resolution Commending the Cypress Girls Softball League. 10-and-under. All Stars Team - 1999 Amateur Softbail Association Western Area Champions. Recommendation: That the CIty Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending the members of the Cypress Girls Softball League, lo-and-under, All, Stars Team on becoming the 1999 Amateur Softball Association western Area Champions. Resolutlon NO. 5146 A Resolution of the Clty Council of the City of Cypress commending Members of the Cypress Girls Softball League, 10-and-Under, All Stars Team - 1999 Amateur Softball Association Western Area Champions. Item No. 10. Proclalmln~q October 1999 as "Escrow MOnth." Recommendation: That the Mayor and city councll officlally proclaim the month of October 1999 as "Escrow Month" In the City of Cypress. Item No. 11. Proclaimln~q October 1999 as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October 15, 1999, as "MammographV Dav." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October, 1999, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" and October 15, 1999, as "Mammography Day" in the City of Cypress. Item NO. 12. Proclalmlnq October 3-9, 1999, as "Fire Prevention Week." Recommendation: That the Mayor and CIty Council offlclally proclaim October 3-9, 1999, as "Fire Prevention Week' in the City of Cypress, and urge all residents to visit the nearest fire stations on October 9, 1999, to become better acquainted with the Fire Department and its fire prevention services. Item NO. 13. Proclalmlng October 4-8. 1999, as "Rideshare Week.' Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Councll officially proclaim October 4- 8, 1999, as "Rideshare Week" in the City of Cypress. Item NO. 14. Proclaiming October 4-8, 1999. as "Customer Service Week." Recommendation: That the Mayor and Clty Council officlally proclaim October 4- 8, 1999, as "Customer Service Week" in the City of Cypress, as requested. Item NO. 15. Proclaiming October 10-16, 1999, as "world Population Awareness Week." Recommendatlon: That the Mayor and Clty Councll officially proclaim October 10- 16, 1999, as "world Populatlon Awareness Week" In the City of Cypress. Item No. 16. Proclaimlnq October 9-16. 1999, as "Boys and Girls Club of CVpreq~ Week." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 9- 16, 1999, as "BOys and Girls Club of Cypress Week" in the City of Cypress. Item NO. 17. Proclaiming October 15-November 15, 1999, as "Influenza Prevention MOnth." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 Recon~mendatlon: That the Mayor and City Councll officially proclaim October 15 - November 15, 1999, as "Influenza Prevention Month" In the City of Cypress, and urge residents to actively participate In efforts to Improve and protect the quality of their health. Item No. 18. Proclalmlng October 22-24. 1999, as "Help People with Mental Retardation Days." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council Officially proclaim October 22- 24, 1999, as "Help People with Mental Retardation DayS" In the City of Cypress. Item No. 19. Proclaimlnq October 23, 1999, as "Make a Difference Day." Recommendation: That the Mayor and Clty Councll officially proclaim Saturday, October 23, 1999, as "Make A DIfference Day" In the city of cypress. Item No. 20. Proclalmlng October 23-30, 1999, as "Red Ribbon Week." Recommendation: That the Mayor and CIty Council officially proclaim october 23- 30, 1999, as "Red Ribbon Week" In the clty of Cypress, and encourage all cltlzens to pledge, "My choice, Drug-FreeF and participate In drug preventlon and education activities during the week. Item NO. 21. Proclaiming October 1999 as "Toastmasters MOnth." Recommendatlon: That the Mayor and City Council officlally proclaim October, 1999, as "Toastmasters MOnth" In the City of Cypress. Item N0.22. Acceptance of 1998-99 Resurfaclng of Residential Streets, Public Works Prolect NO, 9905. Rec0mmendatlon: That the City Council: (1) Accept the project for the 1998-99 Resurfaclng of Residential Streets, Public Works Project No. 9905, as being satisfactorily completed In conformance with the project specifications; 2) Approve the final retention payment of $30,809.14 to All American ASphalt, P.O. BOx 2229, Corona, California 91718- 2229, 35 days after the NOtiCe Of Completion Is filed, If no clalms or objections have been filed; and 3) Authorize the City clerk to release the LabOr and Materials BOnd and the FaithfUl Performance BOnd upon expiration of the required lien period, If no claims or objections have been flied. Item NO. 24. Review of MOnthly Investment Program for the Month of August 19.9.9. Recommendation: Receive and file. Recreation & Park DistriCt Matters: Item NO. 25. Reauest for a Waiver of Fees from the Woman's Club of Cypress for Use of the Senlot Citizens Center on March 11, 2000. Recommendation: That the City Council, actlng as the ex offlcio governing Board of DIrectors for the Cypress Recreation and Park DiStrict, approve the request from the Woman's Club of Cypress for waiver of fees for use of the Cypress Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, March 11, 2000. Item No. 7. APPrOVal Of Design Review Committee Permlt NO. 99-22, Request Install an Above-Ground Waste O11 Tank at Existing Gasoline Station, Located at 9500 Valley view Street; and APPrOVal Of Design Review Committee Permlt..No. 99-23. Request Replace the SLqna~e and Building Fascia forMidas, Located at 6142 Lincoln Avenue. Community Development Director Alice Angus presented staff's report for this item. The project represented a request to install a 250-gallon, above-ground waste oil tank at the Union 76 gas station located at 9500 Valley View Street, in the CG Commercial General Zone. The project was approved by the Design Review Committee on AUgUSt 12, 1999, and staff was recommending that the City Council adopt the Resolution approvlng Design Revlew Committee Permit NO. 99-22. The Council had concerns regarding the placement of the tank; asking why, If the current tank is located underground the replacement tank Is being located aboveground. In addition, the status of the current underground tank was questioned; 1.e., will it be abandoned, sealed, removed, how will the contents, if any, be disposed of. Until these 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 questions could be answered, It was decided to continue this Item to the next regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council. A motion was made by Councilmember McCoy and seconded by Councilmember McGIII that the City Council of the City of Cypress continue Its consideration of Design Review Committee Project NO. 99-22 tO Its regularly scheduled meeting of October 25, 1999, and directs staff to Investigate the concerns expressed regarding the storage tank and to report their findings to council at that time. The motion was carded by the followlng roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOV, McGllI, Sondhi, Plercy, Keenan None None Community Development Director Angus presented Council wlth staff's report for this application. Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-23 represented a request to replace the wall signs, building fascia, and sign faces on an existing pole sign for a Midas located at 6142 LinCOln Avenue in the CV Campus Village District of the PC Planned Community Zone within the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan. The proposed replacement slgnage Is similarly sized, and consists of a 58.5 sq. ft. non-illuminated "Auto Service Experts" sign and two 20.7 sq. ft. Illuminated "MidaS" signs. The project Is part of an overall re-imaging project initiated by the Midas chain, and was approved by the Design Review Committee on September 2, 1999. Questions were asked whether the appllcant was requested to "modernize" the proposed signage In any way, and whether the project was In conformance with the Sign Ordinance. The Community Development Director responded In the affirmative to both questlons, adding that the proposed signage for the building was actually smaller in scaIe than the exlstlng signage. She added that It would not be possible to remove the changeable copy portion of the Midas pole sign without affecting the structural Integrity of the sign itself. A motion was made by Mayor Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Piercy to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approvlng Design Review Committee Permit NO. 99-23, with conditions: Resolution No. 5147 A Resolutlon of the City Council of the Clty of Cypress Approvlng Design Review committee Permit NO. 99-23, with Conditions The motlon was carded by the foliowlng roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGilI, Sondhl, Piercy, Keenan None None Item No. 23. APPrOVal of Desl.qn Review Commlttee Permit NO. 99-27, Request tn Amend Sl~n Prodram and Renovate the Exterior of the Campus VIew Center, Located at 9111 Valley View Street. communlty Development Director Angus advised the Clty Councll that this project represents a request to amend the sign program and renovate the exterior of the Campus View Center located at 9111 Valley View Street, and was submitted by Mr. Mark Frank of San Pedro Electric Sign Company. The proposed amendments would allow signs on the western building elevation, would regulate the size and location of wall signs, and would add new design criteria for two (2) existing freestanding signs. The renovation included In the proposal would replace existing canopy awnings and repalnt the bulldlng's exterior With a new color scheme. Subject to the changes recommended by staff, proposed amendments to the sign program, and the conditions of approval, staff was recommending that the City Council approve Deslgn Revlew Committee Permit No. 99-27. Mayor Keenan said that Mr. Herb Andrews, applicant, had met with him prior to the meeting, and requested expansion of the signage as amended by staff. Community Development DIrector AngUS advised, at the request of the Mayor, that the Campus View Center currently has a planned sign program In place to which the applicant Is requesting an amendment In order to update the signage. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 Mrs. Angus advised that the Cypress Sign Ordinance allows signs on secondary elevations if a tenant occupies a unit having multiple street or parking area frontages. The applicant was requesting more Individual slgnage for Suite 102 of the building, although It is an Interior unit with only one frontage. Staff's recommendation was that that the slgnage for Suite 102 be denled on that basis. Staff also proposed language to modify the existing sign program, restrict letter height, add a condition requiring that the signage be maintained In good condition, and mandating that the proposed color of the new awnings be selected to match or coordinate with the new exterior colors. The applicant, Mr. Herb Andrews of Campus view Partners, Introduced himself. Mr. Andrews listed the modlficatlons requested to the Campus View Center, and invited everyone to visit the upgraded arcade at the location. Mr. Andrews stated that Cypress is located In what has been Identified as the weakest economic sector of orange County, HIs company Is currently In negotiations which three national vendors of coffee and quick service restaurant (QSR) chains which, If successful, will allow them to complete successfully with the very strong south County market. However, it will be necessary to allow the signage as proposed In order to successfully negotiate with the possible clients, Mr. Andrews said that the building had been designed to allow different configurations of the suites. One of those can be configured to allow two signs on the east elevation and two signs on the north elevation, which would comply with the sign ordinance. The applicant was requesting that they be allowed the signage regardless of how the suites are configured, and feel that the result would be aesthetlcally pleasing, and well as a reflection of sound business practices. Color renderings of the proposed project were disseminated to the Council. (It was asked that the renderings not be televised, as negotiations with the tenant were still underway,) In response to a question posed by the Mayor, the Community Development: Director advised that similar situations had arisen In the past, when other applicants had requested signage not entirely In conformante With the Clty's sign ordlnance. However, she advised Council that It certalnly had the discretion to vary somewhat from what the Code provided for, If they felt such variation to be indicated. The Council felt that the changes were aesthetically pleasing and made sound business sense. It was felt that the appllcant's proposal was reasonable, and would allow a variation from the strict sense of the Code requirements. The Community Development DIrector noted that Condition of Approval No. 9 would be modified to reflect the changes as requested by the applicant to read as follows: "section E.4 Of page 4 of the sign program shall be revised to read: If suites and 102 are occupied by the same tenant, that tenant Shall be allowed to have one (1) wall sign on each of the north and east elevations. If suites 101 and 102 are occupied by different tenants, suite 102 shall be permiLLed to have a wall sign on the east elevation." A motion Was made by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy and seconded by Mayor Keenan that the City Council of the City of Cypress adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, with amendments as noted during the city council meeting of September 27, 1999: Resolution No. 5148 A Resolution of the City Councll of the City of Cypress, Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-27, with conditions The motlon was carfled by the followlng roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGllI, Sondhl, Plercy, Keenan None None Prior to the conslderatlon of further business, the Mayor called attention to the various proclamations made within the Consent Calendar. He brought particular attentlorl to "Red RIbbOn Week", and encouraged everyone to participate In this "DrUg- Free" observance. ORDINANCES: 26. Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Councll of the City of Cypress, California, Amending Subsections 13-70(e), 13-70(), and Subsection 7.17.B.1.b of Appendix A of the Cypress City Code, Relating to Limitations on Hours of construction, Repair, Remodeling, Grading and Maintenance of Real Properb/. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 A motion was made by Councllmember Sondhl and seconded by Councilmember MCCOy that the City Council of the City of Cypress approve the second reading and adopt the Ordinance by title only, title as follows: Ordinance NO. 994 An Ordlnance of the City Councll of the City of Cypress, california, Amending Subsections 13-70(3), 13-70(), and Subsection 7.17.B.1.b of Appendix "A" of the Cypress City Code Relating to Llml~atlons on HourS Of Construction, Repair, Remodellng, Grading and Maintenance of Real PropeFl:y The motlon was unanlmously carried by the followlng roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mccoy, McGllI, sondhl, Plercy, Keenan None None PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.) 27. Public Nearlng Regardlng Amendment to Conditional Use Permit NO. 98-15, Request to Modify the Conditions of APPrOVal Regarding Access and Fencing, Add Minor Auto Repair, a Detail Canopy. and Car~o container to the Existing Ben Terry's Truck Sales and RV Storage SIte, Located at 4902 Lincoln Avenue. AliCe Angus, Community Development Director, presented staff's report on this Item. She stated that the original conditional Use Permit was approved one year prior to allow truck sales and RV storage on the site. The tenant of the site, Ben Terry's Truck Sales and RV Storage, had a need to relocate quickly, and the conditional Use Permit was condltloned to allow required improvements to be phased In over a period of two years. The properLY owner, BOb Llle, approached staff last year after the approval was granted, and expressed some concerns in regard to some of the Conditions of ApprOVal that were imposed on the project. Mr. Llle'S concerns Included the requirement to Install the block wall on both the BishOp Street boundary and the CarSon's Irrlgatlon and Plumbing bOUndary. He also had concerns about restricted access to Bishop Street. The applicant was now requesting an access driveway at the south portion of the site from BiShOp Street, to delete the condltlon requiring installation of a six-foot high block wall along the west side of the property, to allow the existing storage container and chainlink fencing to remain, to allow light mechanical work to be performed, to allow detailing of vehicles, to allow a non-pertained sign to remain, and to install an 858- square foot canopy. The requests have been revlewed for consistency With the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan, the LIncoln Avenue Redevelopment Plan and the Cypress General Plan, and have been found Inconsistent with a number of goals and policies for the Lincoln Avenue Corridor. In addition, staff has received Input from several neighboring residents to the subject property opposing the request. Staff Was therefore recommending that the CID/ Council deny the request for Amendment to Conditional Use Permit NO. 98-15, as proposed. The CIty A~torney added that he concurred with staff's recommendation for denial of the application. He observed that he was troubled by the application, as It appeared the applicant had basically sought to eliminate all the Conditions of ApproVal originally imposed on the project. Mr. Wynder noted that the project was originally highly condltloned to protect the surrounding properly ownerS, and that originally the applicant and his tenant readily accepted the conditions In order to be able to effect a speedy move onto the site. Mr. Wynder said that the bona fide Intent of the applicant was brought Into question by this request to remove the conditions. In answer to a question posed by ~:he Mayor Pro Tern regarding the sharing of the cost of the required block wall, MrS. AngUS responded tha~ conditions such as that could not be imposed on adjacent property ownerS, and that It was the responsibility of ~:he applicant to provide the wall. The COUnCIl questloned the current vlolatlons of the existlng Conditional Use Permit, and were advised that the applicant had been out of compliance with the original conditions of Approval by completing major auto repairS on the site, by adding a storage structure, and by erecting a canopy for the detalllng of vehicles. The applicant was not requesting permission for these uses. 10 CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 The Mac/or opened the public hearlng, and asked the appllcant to step forward. Mr. Robert Llle, owner of the property, addressed the council. Mr. Llle stated that the condition requiring him to block his driveway was unacceptable, and that an appraiser had Informed him It would result In a reduction of the value of his property. He also said he had no knowledge that he would be required to construct a block wall along the boundary of his property. Mr. Llle alleged that he had already spent In excess of $20,000 In making Improvements to the propert-y, and did not feel It was fair for him to be required to install a block wall. The City Attorney asked If the Clty requires acknowledgment of any conditions of approval by the applicant. MrS. Angus responded that such acknowledgment is required, and that It had been signed bY Ben Terry, tenant of Mr. Llle. The City Attorney pointed out that this acknowledgment of Conditions of ApprOval imposed on a project is common practice, In order to avoid the type of complaint belng made by Mr. Llle. Ben Terry, tenant of Mr. Robert Llle, then addressed the Council. Mr. Terry said that he has poured thousands of dollars Into the business, which had dropped off during the period of the Lincoln Avenue construction. He said he cannot afford to remain in business much longer If he Is forced to send his business to an outside repair shop. He claimed any repairS being effected on the properD/are not In the public view. He claimed that he needs the storage container to house his valuable equipment, and that the canopy Is required to shelter his employees from inclement weather. The Mayor asked for Input from anyone In favor of the project; no comments were offered. He then requested comments from those opposed to the project. First to speak In opposition were Frank and Janet Correa, 4906 BlShop Street, directly behind the project site. Mr. Correa stated that he had originally spoke in favor of the use, but was now opposed to It because the applicant had not complied with the Conditions of Approval imposed. Mr. Correa said that vehicle repairs are being done on the site seven days a week, often late at night. He was also concerned about the resultant traffic on Bishop Street If a gate was allowed. Mr. Correa said the applicant had already proven he can't comply with rules imposed, and that weeds and bright lights are also a problem. Ana Marie MUnOz and Luz ChamberS, 4951 Ellshop Street, introduced themselves. The ladles were concerned with the safety of the children residing on BIshOp Street, which they felt would be impacted by traffic generated by the use. They were also concerned wlth the runoff generated by the detailing operation on the site, which they stated encroached on their property. In addition, the ladles were of the opinion that the site Is not well-maintalned. AlSO opposed to the use was Mr. Sugimura, mlnlster of the BishOp Street Christian church. He noted that the use was not well-malntained, and did not present a very nice view for the memberS of his congregation. In addltlon, he felt the use was too noisy for his church services. Mike Carney, 4912 BIShop Street, was also opposed to the project. He noted that he would like to see the orlglnal Condltlons of Approval adhered to. Mr. Llle agaln addressed the Council. He said that when Mr. Correa purchased his property, It had been zoned Light Manufacturing. Mr. Llle noted that Mr. Correa should have bought residentlally-zoned property If he did not wish to be adjacent to industrial uses. Mr. Llle said that since he had taken over ownership of the property, it had improved greatly over the previous uses. Ben Terry commented that hls use had not affected the BIShop Street properties In any way, and that maintenance on the property had not been neglected, because there was nothing but dirt to malntaln. Carlo (no last name provlded) introduced himself as the indlvldual who would be managing the use for the Ben Terry. He urged everyone to work together In a cooperative spirit. AS no further comments were forthcomlng, the Mayor closed the public hearing. The Council discussed the current violations of the original conditions of Approval and the other concerns noted by the neighborS on BiShOp Street. The City Council was of the opinion that the Conditions orlglnaily imposed had been carefully thought out and applied by the previous City Council, and that the applicant should be required to comply with them. However, It was felt that the fence on the west side of the property not be required at this time. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 A motion was made bY Mayor Keenan, seconded by Councilmember Sondhi and carried by the following roll call vote that the city council of the city of Cypress continue its conslderatlon of the Resolution amending Conditional Use Permit No. 98-15 to its regularly scheduled meeting of October 25, 1999, and direct staff to incorporate the amended conditions of approval as discussed at the meetlng of September 27, 1999: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: O COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGilI, SondhI, Piercy, Keenan None None 28. Public Hearing Regarding Conditional Use Permlt NO. 99-6, Request to Establish a Restaurant Serving3 Beer and Wine In an ExiSting 2,800 Sauare-Foot Building, Located at 10205 Valley VIew Street. Alice AngUS, Community Development DIrector, presented staff's report for thls project. She explained that the application represented a request to establish a restaurant with outdoor seating and wine and beer sales. The project site was located in the Mervyn's Shopping Center, and staff was recommending approval of the project. Mr. Kevln Ives, proprietor of the Inka Grill and appllcant, Introduced hlmself. He explained that the Grill would feature Peruvian food, which Is considered a "Euro-Aslan" type of cuisine. He explained that their restaurants are designed to please all of the senses, and not Just the palate. Native Peruvian beers and Argentinean and chilean wines are also made available. If approved, the restaurant Is scheduled to open on November 11, and will be their fourth restaurant to open In a three-year period. The Mayor opened the publlc hearlng, No comments were offered, and the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy and seconded by Councilmember MCCoy tO adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approvlng Conditional Use Permit No. 99-6, Request to EStabliSh a Restaurant Serving Beer and Wine In an ExIsting 2,800 Square-Foot Building, Located at 10205 valley View Street: Resolution NO. 5149 A Resolution of the City Councll of the City of Cypress Approvlng Conditional Use Permit NO, 99-6, with Conditions The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGlll, SondhI, Piercy, Keenan None None DEFERRED BUSINESS: 29. Contlnued Proposal Regardlng Amendment No. 2 TO Conditional Use Permit No. 87-26, Request to Construct Building AdditiOns onto the Front LObby and Rear Portion of an Existing Church Building, Construct Interior Improvements, and Revise the Parklnq Lot Layout, Located at 6143 Ball ROad. Community Development DIrector Angus presented staff's report for this project. She reviewed the action taken at the previous meeting, during which the public hearing on the project was closed. Staff had been directed to return a Resolution of Approval with additional conditions of Approval ImpoSed on the project, regarding limitations on the use of the rear yard, and types of doors to be used at the rear of the building. The use will be evaluated within six months time by staff. The area In which use will be restricted will be landscaped In such a fashion as to discourage access. The City Council discussed the feaslblllty of Imposing a six-month prohibition of activity in the rear of the facility, with the exception of the play area. Any activity In the play area will be restricted after the hour of 6:00 p.m. It was suggested that prior to the expiration of six months, staff wlll review the use and submit a status report to the City Council. It was noted that the applicant had been made aware of the amended Conditions, and was not In favor of them. After further dlscusslon, It was decided that Condltlon of Approval NO. 5 be amended to read: 12 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 'All business activity shall occur within the building, WIth the exception of approved playground activities In the rear yard area between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Temporary use permits may be granted for outdoor activity In accordance with Section 13.1 of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance. This condition shall be subject to review by the Community Development Staff and, If appropriate, by the C/b/Council, prior to the expiration of the six (6) month period from Issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for construction of Phase 1 Improvements.' A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy and seconded by Councilmember McGIII that the City Council (1) direct staff to file a NOtice Of Exemption per Class 1(e)(2) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEOA) Guidelines; and (2) AdOpt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, subject to the revised conditions In Exhibit "A" of the Resolution and the illustration on Exhibit "B" of the Resolution, to Include revised condition of Approval No. 5: Resolution No. 5150 A Resolution of the City Council of the CIty of CYpress Approvlng Amendment No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit No. 87-26, with Conditions The motion Was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGlll, Sondhl, Piercy, Keenan None None 30. Peace Officer Monument Design and Construction Approval. Acting Chief of Police Robert Krauss presented the Staff report for this Item. Captain Krauss reminded the Council that It had approved the construction of a Police Officers Memorial on City properly at its meeting of July 12, 1999. Captain Krauss advised that an architect had been retained who had designed the project, which would be completed at a cost to be borne by the CYpress Police Officers Association, and would be surrendered to the City after Its completion. The memorial would be erected In memory of Sergeant Donald Sowma, who was killed In the line of duty In November of 1976. In the event It should become necessary, names of any additional police officers killed in the line of duty can be added to the memorial. A motion was made by Counciimember MCCOy, seconded by councilmember MCGIII and carried by the following roll call vote that the City CounCil authorize the Cypress Police Officers Association to begin construction of the Peace Officer Memorial on City property: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGilI, Sondhl, Plercy, Keenan None None NEW BUSINESS: 31. WICker Drive Workplan. Community Development DIrector Angus presented the staff report for this Item, Mrs. Angus reminded the Council that an update concerning the Wicker Drive Land Use Issue had been presented at a City council Workshop held during the previous summer. Mrs. AngUS advised that at the close of that sesslon, City Council had directed staff to submit a work plan moving this ahead of schedule for the purpose of determining the highest and best use for the property. Staff had developed such a work plan, and was submlttlng It to the Council at this time. It was suggested that a committee be formed to be comprised of two City Council members and 3-5 community members for the purpose of lnvesUgatlng the various land use Options. It was suggested that this be completed by Sprlng of the year 2000. In order to do this, It would be necessary to extend the completion deadlines for several other projects. Because the Counclrs work schedule Is full at the present tlme and because adequate and appropriate attention to the Wicker Drive Workplan Will require many work hours, a motion was made by Councilmember Sondhl, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Piercy, and carrled by the following roll call vote that the city council of the city of Cypress establish the Wicker Drive Workplan as a high priority Item for Inclusion In the Clty's Workplan for the following fiscal year to be completed by December 2000: 13 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGlll, Sondhi, Plercy, Keenan None None 32. Implementation of an Admlnlstratlve Cltatlon Program for code Enforcement. Community Development Director Alice Angus presented staff's report for this Item. She reminded the Council that durlng a workshop held previously, staff had received direction from Council regardlng the implementation of an admlnistratlve cltatlon program and a program for proactive Code Enforcement. She advlsed that the latter program had been Implemented as of July 1, 1999, continuing to respond to complaintS, and by having the City's Code Enforcement Officer inspect various locations In the City to Identlf~/visible code violations. The City Attorney added that most judges prefer that code enforcement violations, such as trash and debris problems, be handled by cities rather than have them added to already overcrowded court dockets. A motion was made by Councilmember Sondhl, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern PlercV, and carried by the following roll call vote that the city council of the City of Cypress direct staff to proceed with the Implementatlon of an Admlnlstratlve Cltatlon program for the enforcement of the Cypress Municipal Code and applicable State of california statutes, and return specific lmplementatlons and Ordinance language to the City Council: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGIII, Sondhi, PiercV, Keenan None None 33. Approval of Commercla.! Warrant LIsts for Warrant N0s. 39735-39886. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Plercy, seconded by Counciimember McGill, and carried by the following roll call vote (with Mayor Keenan abstaining on Warrant NOS. 39749 and 39852) that the Clty Council approve the Clty of Cypress Commercial Warrant LISt for Warrant NOs. 93735-39885, totaling S787,444.91, as presented: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5COUNCILMEMBERS: 0COUNCILMEMBERS: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: MCCOy, McGlll, Sondhl, Plercy, Keenan None None RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: Governing Board of Directors. The Cypress City Council, actlng as the Ex officio There were no matters to consider. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress CIty Council, acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. There were no matters to consider. REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: Mayor Pro Tern Plercy reported that she had attended a quarterly Library meeting; that grant funds had been received and that the llbrary's music collection will be catalogued onllne. She had also attended a meeting of the Orange County Sanltatlon DistriCt, and the source of the Huntington Beach bacteria had still not been Identified. Councilmember MCCOV advised that final approval had been recelved for the Fire Authority Equity Plan, Mayor Keenan sald he had attended meetlngs Including orange county Transportation Authority where the Commuter Bikeway Plan was discussed; an Orange county Board Meeting where Centerline Light Rail and an Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Program were discussed; and a meeting at the Disneyland resort where Acacia AdUlt Day Care Services received a grant. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters Not on the Agenda. Mary Crowder commented that It was about time the clty erected a police memorial. 14 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 Councilmember McGlll wlshed the Interim City Manager a happy birthday. Mayor Keenan advised that artist Phil Yea will be coming to Cypress on November 1 to paint a mural on the library wall. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. ADJOURNMENT: AS there was no further business to consider, the meeting was adjourned at 11:22 p.m. by Mayor Keenan. The Mayor announced that the CI~/Council meeting scheduled for October 12, 1999, had been canceled, and that the next meeting of the council would be held on October 25, 1999. ATTEST: MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 15