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Minutes 2000-03-27CITY COUNCIL MEETING - MARCH 27, 2000 INDEX CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS AdOpt Reso. Appvng. C.U.P. NO. 2000-01 - Req. to Estab. Martial Arts Studio @ 10602 Walker St. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Adopt ReSO. Appvng. COnSt. of Recessed Truckwell for Indust. Bldg. @ 6600 Katella - D.R.C. Permit NO. 99-47 Adopt Reso. Appvng. Signage for BUS. Park @ 6261 Katella - D.R.C. Permit No. 2000-05 EMPLOYEES Adopt. ReSO. Estab. Comp. & Amnding. Ci~'s Classif. Plan to Establish Recreational Supvsr. classif. FINANCE Receive/File Monthy Invest. Prog. For Feb. 2000 AppV. Cornre. Warrant List NOS. 42373-42618 LOS ALAMITOS ARMED FORCES RESERVE CENTER Auth. Mayor to Sign. Ltr. Of Supp. to Calif. Army Nat'l. Guard to Amend AICUZ to Incl. WVle Labs Noise Study PROCLAMATIONS April 2000 - "Fair Housing Month" SEWERS - MASTER PLAN AppV. Subre. of App. TO OC Sanit. Dlst. Requesting Matching Funds for Prep. Of CItV's Sewer Master Plan - P.W. ProJ. NO. 2000-06 SPECIAL PERMITS Deny Req. for Spec. Permit. To Op. Goodwill Store @ 9937 Walker TRACT MAPS ACCept Final Tract Map No. 15997/Auth. Ci~ Clerk to Sign Record Map TRAFFIC SIGNALS Awd. Cont. to Purch. Traffic Sign. Contr. Eqpmt. @ ValleVView & KateHa - P.W. Proj. No. 2000-05 WASTE MANAGEMENT AdOpt Reso. Auth. Subre. of Appl. TO Callf. Integ. Waste Mgmt. Bd. For 2000-03 Used Oil Recyc. BIk. Grant 4 PAGE 7-8 5-7 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD MARCH 27, 2000 A regular meeting of the Cypress CIty Council was called to order at 5:08 p.m. bV Mayor Plercy In the Board ROOm, West WIng of ClLY Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Councilmembers Keenan, Sondhi, Mayor Plercy ABSENT: Councilmembers MCCOV, MCGIII Also present were Interim City Manager Richard Storey, CiLY A~corney Wynder, and staffmembers AngUS, COmmerdinger, LIU; and Marketing Consultant Kathy Marsten. WORKSHOP/CLOSED SESSION: Restaurant Feaslblllty Study Review and Marketing Program. A Workshop was presented for the CiLY Council regarding a "Restaurant Row FeaslblliL-y Study", which had been conducted as part of the ongolng effort to develop retail and entertainment uses consistent with the Strategic Plan. Staff's findings were presented bV Alice Angus, CommuniL-y Development Director. Beginning In 1998, and into the present, staff met with restaurant development specialists regarding the establishment of a "restaurant row" In the area northwest of the intersection of Walker Street and Katella Avenue. In addition, Keyset Marston Associates of Los Angeles, California, were contacted to prepare a restaurant feasibili~V study for this area. Ms. Marsten advised the Council that restaurant uses are so much in demand, that they are only chOOSing locations with an optimum mix of residential and Industrial populations. She added that most of the restaurant use feasibility studies conducted by her firm do not have encouraging results; however, it was felt that Cypress had an appropriate mix to provide the two necessary meals a day, lunch and dinner, Which are required for successful restaurant ventures. COUNCILMEMBER MCGILL ARRIVED AT 5:13 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER MCCOY ARRIVED AT 5:28 P.M. MS. Marsten indicated the results of the study concluded that the market for middle and high-end restaurants has room for growth in Cypress and in the surrounding area, and that establishment of such a development would provide positive economic opportunities. Staff was directed to proceed with efforts to locate a restaurant recruiter. FOllowing this presentation, staff recessed at 5:39 p.m. in order to convene in Closed Session to discuss the following agendlzed item: Conference with Real ProperLy Negotiator (CaI. Govt. Code ,~ 54956.8). ProperLy - Streets and Rights-Of-Way Owned by the CILy. Negotiating parties: MediaOne and CILy of Cypress. Under negotiation: Terms of Payment. 7:00 P.M. SESSION: PRESENT: Mayor Piercy Councilmembers Keenan, MCCOV, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tern MCGilI, Also present Were Interim CiL-y Manager Storey, CID/A~orney Wynder, and staffmembers Sinn, Liu, DeCarlo and Weuve. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Sondhl. The Pledge of Allegiance was led bV Councilmember INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Pastor Weldon Leimer, HOly Cross Lutheran Church. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 PRESENTATIONS: Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation to Susie Linde, Recipient of Quarterly Arts Recognition Award. A Mayor's Proclamation was presented to Susle Linde, Recipient of the Cultural Arts Commission Quarterly Recognition Award, by Mayor Anna Piercy. Mrs. Paula English of the Cultural Arts Commission mentioned the contributions made by Mrs. Linde, and thanked her for all her efforts. Mrs. Linde thanked Mrs. English and her other supporters for this recognition. Administering Loyalty Oath and Presentation of Certificate of Appointment to Randall Longwith, Newly-Appointed Member of the Non-Conformln.q Use Hearing Board. The Oath of Allegiance was administered to Randall Longwith, the newest member of the Non-Conforming Use Hearing Board, by the Deputy CitY Clerk, who also presented him with his Certificate of Appointment to Office on behalf of the Mayor and City Council. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSIONNVORKSHOP AGENDA: RiChard Storey, Interim City Manager, reported on the Workshop Session regarding the Restaurant Row Feasibility Study presented to the City Council at 5:00 p.m. that evening. Mr. Storey advised that the study revealed establishment of a Restaurant Row in the Business Park area could reap positive economic benefits for the CitY, and that indications pointed toward the success of such a venture. Obtaining a recruiter to attract restaurants to Cypress will be the next step In the process. William Wynder, City Attorney, reported on a closed Session held with the City Council immediately prior to the 7:00 p.m. session of the CitY Council meeting. During that time, a Conference with Real Property Negotiator was held, in accordance with CaI.Govt. Code§ 54956.8, regarding the issues of streets and rights-of-way owned by the City and operated bV MediaOne, the City's cable franchise. A privileged and confidential briefing regarding issues related to this matter was presented to the City Council by the City Attorney. The Council unanimously directed the matter to be returned for consideration during Closed Session at the City Council meeting of April 24, 2000. The Council also directed staff and the City Attorney to conduct further discussions regarding outstanding issues between the Staff and MediaOne. NO further matters were discussed, and no further direction was given. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.) LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER Mayor Piercy asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not Included on the meeting's agenda to come forward. FirSt tO speak was Mr. Brlan O'Neal, La Palma City Councilmember. Mr. O'Neal said he was present as a representative from the Scholarship Foundation of John F. Kennedy High School. He said the Foundation was founded in 1995 as a tax-exempt corporation; is a separate entity from the High School, and seeks to assist deserving students in defraylng the costs of higher education. Mr. O'Neal provided details as to how the scholarships are awarded, and invited the Council and members of the public to attend the Foundatlon's dinner on May 6, 2000, which is held annually as part of their fundraising drive. Reservations are available to the public by calling (714) 827-4203. Next: to speak was Billy EngliSh Of the city of Cypress Youth Commission, who advised that the Youth Commission will sponsor a 9-hole GOlf Tournament on April 8, 2000, beginning at 12:00 p.m., and to which all cypress Youths, parents and guardians are invited. Cost for registration is $15.00 per person, and applications are available at the Cypress Recreation & Parks CommunitY Center. Paula English, Cultural Arts Commissioner, next addressed the Council. Mrs. EngliSh said that donations of materials for the Chlldren's Pavilion "Make It and Take It" event were needed, as were volunteers to assist at the Pavilion and to help out at the Festival. Anyone interested in participating should call (714) 229-6780. Mayor Pro Tern McGill commented on the construction currently occurring at Fire Station No. 17, and requested a gentleman from the Fire Authority who was in the audier~ce to comment on it, The gentleman (no name provided) stated that the station was currently undergoing a State of California-mandated earthquake retrofit, which was expected to be completed in three-four months. 2 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 Finally, Councilmember Keenan remarked on the excellent qualifications of all the applicants who applied for the position on the Nonconforming Use Hearing Board, and he welcomed and congratulated Mr. Randall Longwith on his appointment. AWARD OF CONTRACTS: 1. Award of Contract for the Purchase of Traffic Signal Control Equipment for Valley View Street and Katella Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2000-05. The Public Works DIrector presented the staff report for this item. The report recommended that the City Council (1) award a contract for the purchase of traffic signal control equipment for Valley View Street and Katella Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2000-05, tO Econollte Control Products, Inc., 3360 EaSt La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, California 92806, in the amount of $122,984.77; and (2) find that, in light of the circumstances applicable to this contract, it is In the best interest of the City to do away with formal bidding, as allowed under the Cypress City Code, Section 21A-17. In response to questions posed by the Council, Mr. Sinn informed them that the cost of the equipment, $123,000.00, was competitive, and that the equipment will be compatible with the "smart Street" equipment that will be Installed. Further, the project was being done as part of a joint effort by the Cltles of Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Stanton and Cypress. In addition, he said that some cost savlngs were realized by dealing directly wlth the equipment manufacturer. A motion was made by Councilmember MCCOy, seconded by Councilmember Keenan, and carried by the following roll call vote that the City Council (1) award a contract for the purchase of traffic signal control equipment for Valley View Street and Katella Avenue, Public Works Project NO. 2000-05, tO Econolite Control Products, Inc., 3360 East La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, California 92806, in the amount of $122,984.77; and (2) find that, in light of the circumstances applicable to this contract, it is In the best interest of the City to do away with formal bidding, as allowed under the Cypress City Code, Section 21A-17: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, MCGilI, Piercy NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approvlng the recommendations listed on the Agenda. The City Attorney referred the Councll's attention to Item No. Calendar. He noted that the "Recommendationn should be amended City Clerk approve Final Tract Map 15997, and accept the dedication and authorize the City clerk to sign the ReCord Map." 10 of the Consent to read, "That the Contained therein, Councilmember Keenan no'ted abstentions on Item Nos. 4 and 5(a). He explained that his company had performed work for the agency in Item NO. 4, and that his business was within a 300' radius of the project under consideration in Item 5(a). A motion was made by Councilmember McCoy and seconded by Councilmember McGill to approve Items 2 through 11 of the Consent Calendar, with the amended recommendation to Item No. 10 and abstentions by Councilmember Keenan as noted. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None McGilI, Piercy Item No. 2. Approval of City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meetings of March 8, 2000. and March 10, 2000, and the Regular Meeting of March 13, 2000. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the MInutes of the Adjourned Regular Meetings of March 8, 2000, and March 10, 2000, and the Regular Meeting of March 13, 2000, as submitted, with Councilmember Sondhl abstaining on the March 8, 2000, Minutes due to her absence from the meeting. Item No. 3. Motion to Introduce and/or AdOpt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 Item NO. 4. Proclaiming April 2000 as "Fair HOUSing Month" in the City of CVpres~ Recommendation: That the Mayor and City council officially proclaim April 2000 as "Fair Housing Month" in the City of Cypress. Item NO. 5. Approval of Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-47, Request to Construct a Recessed TruCkwell for an Exlsting Industrial Building, Located at 6600 Katella Avenue, and Approval of Design Review Committee Permit NO. 2000-05, Request to Allow a Sign Proqram for a Multi-Tenant Business Park BUilding, Located at 6261 Katella Avenue. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, aDDroving Design Review Committee Permit Nos. 99-47 and 2000-05, with conditions: Resolution No. 5216 A Resolution of the City Council of the Clty of Cypress Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-47, with Conditions Resolution No. 5217 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-05, with Conditions Item NO. 6. Adoption of Resolution Authorizing Submittal of Application to the California Integrated waste Management Board for the 2000-2003 Used Oil Recycling BlOCk Grant (Sixth Cycle). Recommendation: That the City Councll adopt the ResOlUtiOn by title only, title as follows, authorizing submittal of an application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the 2000-2003 Used O11 Recycling Block Grant (Sixth Cycle), and authorizing the City of Cypress to serve as the administering agency of the grant on behalf of the cities of La Palma, LOS Alamltos, and Seal Beach: Resolution NO. 5218 A Resolution of the City COUnCil of the City of Cypress Authorizing Submittal of Application to the California Integrated Waste Management Board for the 2000-2003 Used OIl Recycling Block Grant (Sixth Cycle) Item NO. 7. Letter of Support to the California Army National Guard of the 1998 Wyle Laboratories Noise Contour Study for the Los Alamitos Armed Forces Reserve Center. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter to the California Army National Guard, urging the immediate amendment of the AICUZ tO incorporate the 1998 Wyle Laboratories Noise Study. Item NO. 8. Approval of Submittal of Applications to Orange County Sanitation DiStriCt, Requesting MatChing Funds from the Cooperative Proiect Program for Preparing City's Sewer Master Plan, Public Works Project NO. 2000-06 Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staff to submit an application to the Orange County Sanitation District, requesting matching funds for preparation of the City's Sewer Master Plan. Item No. 9. Adoption of Resolution Establishing compensation and Amendment to the City's Position Classification Plan, Establishing the Classification of Recreation Supervisor. Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex officio Governing Board of Directors of the cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the class specification for the regular full-time position of Recreation Supervisor, amending the City'S Classification Plan, and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing compensation for the same: Resolution No. 5219 A Resolution of the City council of the City of Cypress and ACting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, a Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress, Amending Resolution No. 3574 by Establishing Compensation for the Classification CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 of Recreation Supervisor In the Clty's Position Classification Plan For Employees In the Service of the City of Cypress Item NO. 10. Acceptance of Final Tract Map NO. 15997, Property Located at 8151 Gay Street. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Final Tract Map 15997 and accept the dedication contained thereln, and authorize the City Clerk to sign the Record Map. Item NO. 11. Review of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of February 2000. Recommendation: Receive and file. since there were still a few minutes before the scheduled time to conduct the Public Hearings, Councilmember MCCOy reported that the City of Santa Margarita had recently joined the Orange county Fire Authority. PUBLIC HEARINGS: (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL). 12. Public Hearing Re~ardinq an APPlication for a Special Permit to Conduct Secondhand Sale of Clothing and Merchandise - Goodwill Industries, Located at 9937 Walker Street. Because she is a property owner residing within a 300' radius of the proposed project, Mayor Piercy recused herself from consideration of the proposed Special Permit. Mayor Pro Tern MCGill assumed the responsibility of chalring the Public Hearing to consider this request. The Community Development Director, Alice Angus, presented staff's report for thls application. The project represents a request by MS. Anne Martin of the GOodwill Industries of Orange County to establish a Goodwill Store at 9937 Walker Street, Cypress. The proposed establishment wlll sell primarily secondhand items; Including clothing, housewares, small appliances, furniture, books and toys. Mrs. Angus said that the completed police background check resulted in no derogatory information being located on the applicant or operators, and that the project is categorically exempt under the guidelines of the California Environmental OualiL-V ACt (CEQA). Staff's analysis found that the approval of a secondhand store in the anchor tenant space of this plaza, where the proposed project is to be located, would fail to fully take advantage of the newly remodeled shopping center's amenlties, nor would it advance the City's continuing economic development efforts to attract and maintain upscale retail and service businesses to the center. Allowing this use would limit the ability of the shopping center to foster the level of economic development necessary to contribute to the Clty's general welfare. FOr these reasons, staff is recommending denial of the Special Permit to allow the Secondhand Sale of Clothing and Merchandise by Goodwill Industries at 9937 Walker Street. At the conclusion of staff's presentation, Mayor Pro Tern MCGIII opened the public hearing, and asked the applicant to come forward and address the Council. FirSt tO address the Council was MS. JUlie Dover, Director of Sales & Retail Operations for Goodwill Industries of Orange County, the applicant. Ms. Dover had prepared photographs to demonstrate the perception vs. the reality of what Goodwill Stores actually are. Ms. Dover spoke of the many ways in which Goodwill industries assist the disabled, and explained that the company is fastidious about removing any dumped materials from their sites on a daily basis. MS. Dover explained that she was a former employee of May Company, and had never been in a Goodwill Store prior to her employment with Goodwill Industries. She said she was quite surprised to discover how nice and clean the stores Were; that they were comparable to ROSS or T.J. Maxx Stores, and would not attract an undesirable element. MS. Dover enumerated the following retails facts regarding Goodwill Stores: (1) they are destination points for shoppers, effectively serving as anchors for larger shopping centers, and attracting consumers from a wide local area; (2) they generate traffic of up to 14,000 shoppers each month at each location; (3) more than 945,000 customers purchased merchandise at Goodwill Stores during 1999; (4) $14.5 million dollars in revenue was generated by Goodwill Stores during 1999; (5) GOOdwlII'S net assets are in CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 excess of $11 million dollars; (6) NeW merchandise comprises 17% of store sales; customers come from middle income households; (8) the average consumer is a 25-44 year old woman with a family; (9) Goodwill Industries of Orange County employed In excess of 1,000 people in Orange County during 1999. MS. Dover said that the mission of Goodwill Industries of Orange County was to provide people with disabilities and other barriers the opportunity to achieve their highest levels of personal and economic independence. NeXt to speak on behalf of the applicant was Mr. Dane MaCDOnald, a commercial real estate broker who works with GOOdwill Industries. Mr. MaCDOnald said he had received a letter from the leasing agents who had been trying to lease space at Cypress Plaza, which informed him that the landlord is very interested in leasing the space for a Goodwill Store. Investors in the shopping center would like to see the co-anchor space leased, as It has been vacant for a 10-year period. Although $500,000 was spent during a recent renovation of the center, the space remains vacant; despite an aggressive marketing plan. Mr. MacDonald said that only specialized tenants are interested in leasing a 20,000 square foot space. He maintained that the center is not at its highest level of productivity, and that it would be in the best interest of all concerned if the space were leased. He explained that the co-anchor in this center, Tuesday Morning, would operate compatibly with a Goodwill Store. Mr. MacDonald said that market research Indicates that the same customer who goes to a Bank of America, shops at Tuesday Morning, and goes to Blockbuster for a Video, is also a Goodwill customer, and that the project will not necessarily attract a lower quality-type customer. He suggested that the Goodwill Store on El TorO Road in Lake Forest and the one in Orange be visited to see how attractive these stores can be. Mr. MaCDOnald said the new Goodwill Stores cannot be compared with second-hand stores built twenty years ago. AS an illustration of the type of merchandise available, he said he recently purchased a Nordstrom suit at a Goodwill Store. Speaklng in opposition to the project were the following Cypress residents: Nancy Draper - Said it was a matter of perception more than anything else. Referred to another second-hand store where trash was located in the alley, where panhandlers loiter in front, and maintained that this was the perception of all second- hand stores. She claimed the anchor store in the plaza was empty for 10 years because it "was a dump." Now that it has been renovated, she said it should attract a desirable tenant. Barry Portnet - Suggested that Councilmembers not visit the sites recommended by the Goodwill representatives, but that they visit some randomly chosen from the phone book for a more accurate portrayal. Was opposed to use because of the possibility debris may be left in the alley behind the store, as it was in close proximity to his home. Wants to see more appropriate business In the location; said that most people in the area would not patronize the store. Claimed that most patrons of the Store would be from "other neighborhoods making their way Into Cypress." Said that if that iS the case, then other businesses which "cater to those people" would move into this Cypress Plaza, such as check cashing concerns and 99-Cent Stores. Mr. Portner also opined that those were not the types of business people in Cypress would support. Beverly Rose - Claimed she shopped at TUeSday Morning, and said she would shop at Nordstrom's, but not a Goodwill Store. Said her home was worth over $450,000 and she "was not about to have a Goodwill Store inside the middle of the City of Cypress." Said it would be fine if the store wanted to locate on the outskirts of Cypress. Said she wanted to open a business in the plaza, but that the landlord was unwilling to subdivide the space. Said that no one who wants to open a small business would want to lease 20,000 square feet. Ms. Rose said the owner would have more offers if he was willing to lease in smaller increments of space. Ms. RoSe referred to concern about the type of clientele a skatepark would attract, and said that her son would use that skatepark. She said that a GOOdwill Store would only serve the needs of "people outside of...thls City...not the clientele We want here." connle Huschka - Resides directly behind site of proposed use. Has been in that location for 21 years. Expressed satisfaction that the site has been renovated. Felt Tuesday Morning was not comparable to a Goodwill, and that she could not see someone buying a "$200 piece of crystal or a $3,500 area rug going to a GOOdwill Store." Claimed owner of property has not been very cooperative in working with prospective tenants. AlSO concerned If use was permitted, area will become "a dumping ground." Deborah Strom - lives across the street from the shopping center. Read a long list of statistics which she felt demonstrated why a Goodwill Store would not be viable in Cypress. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 AlSO offering comments opposed to the use were Andy Huschke, Bettie Joza and Kristl Pyle (Ms. Pyle was not a Cypress resident, but was speaking for her aunt who is a Cypress resident.) A letter from Jim and Ann Fowler, which opposed the proposed Goodwill Store, was also sent to the Council. After these comments were offered, Julie Dover of Goodwill Industries again addressed the council. She explained that part of Goodwill's strategic plan and business practice was to be truthful and honest In all their dealings. MS. Dover Said that people had strong perceptions, but wanted to assure the Council and everyone concerned that "busloads of people from undesirable communities" were not making treks to other Goodwill Stores. She said that the reality of the Goodwill Stores Is much different from the common perception, and that they were very proud of what they do, and that they would be a good tenant. NO further comments Were offered, and the Mayor Pro Tern closed the public hearing. Councilmember MCCOV expressed the opinion that the shopping center had been much improved with the recent renovation, and should be allowed sufficient time to attract a desirable tenant. His opinion Was that a Goodwill Store would not be the highest and best use for the property, and that one in Cypress would have the potent)a] for the "same type of problems" that they have In Long Beach. He commented that while many people In the community donate to Goodwill, they would not necessarily shop at Goodwill. The other Councilmembers expressed their general agreement with his opinions. Councilmember Sondhl asked about tenant recruiting efforts conducted for the plaza; the Community Development Director responded that many leads channeled to the Community Development Department are referred to the landlord. NO other uses for the large space have been considered to date, other than the possibility of placing a supermarket-type use in the space, or possibly a drug store use. Councilmember Keenan observed that it was unusual that the matter could be decided by Council, and if the project was not a second-hand store (requiring the issuance of a Special Permit) the Council would have no say regarding the use. Mayor Pro Tern MCGIII observed his primary objection to the use Was based on the fact that It would be an anchor use, and that he would not necessarily be opposed to a peripheral use. A motion was made by Councilmember McCoy and seconded bV Councilmember Keenan that the City Council deny the Special Permit to allow secondhand sales at the Goodwill Store located at 9937 Walker Street, because a business primarily engaged in secondhand sales at this location will not advance the general welfare of the public. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, MCCOV, Sondhi, MCGill NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: I COUNCILMEMBER: Piercy After consideration of this item, the Mayor resumed her position as Chairperson of the meeting. DEFERRED BUSINESS: 13. Continuation of Conditional Use Permit NO. 2000-01. Request to Establish a Martial Arts Studio at 10602 Walker Street, in the BP Business Park Zone, The staff report for this item was presented by AliCe AnguS, Community Development Director. Mrs. Angus reminded the Council that the application had previously been presented at the meeting of March 13, 2000. At that time, the COuncil had given staff direction to modify the Conditions of Approval In regard to class size, special events on Sundays, and weekend classes. MrS. Angus further reported that In accordance With the Councll's direction, the Conditions of Approval have been revised to allow class sizes of up to 40 participants, to allow special events/tournaments to be scheduled on Sundays (at the rate of one [1] event per calendar quarter), and to allow classes to be scheduled on weekends. Mrs. Angus concluded bV stating that it was staff's recommendation that the City council adopt the ResolutiOn approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-01, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 At the conclusion of staff's report, the COUnCIl determined that the applicant had been apprised of and was In agreement with the modifications to the Conditions of Approval. A motion was made bV Mayor Pro Tern McGill and seconded by Councilmember Sondhi that the City Council adopt the Resolution approvlng conditional Use Permit No. 2000-01, subject to the revised Conditions of Approval: ReSOlutiOn No. 5220 A Resolution of the CIty Council of the City of Cypress Approvlng Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-01, with Conditions The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, MCCOV, SOndhi, Piercy, Keenan NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None NEW BUSINESS: 14. Approval of Commercial Warrant Lists for Warrant NOS. 42373-42618. A motion was made by Councilmember MCCOy, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McGill and carried by the following roll call vote (with Councilmember Keenan abstaining on Warrant NOS. 42404 and 42564) to approve the City of Cypress Commercial Warrant List for Warrant Nos. 42373-42618, in the amount of $I,534,644.35: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McOill, Piercy 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: Governing Board of Directors. The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio There were no matters tO consider. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The Cypress City Council, Acting as the There were no matters tO consider. REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: Councilmember Sondhl - Artended March 23m meeting of the Orange County HOusing and Community Development Commission. Board of Supervisors approved the NeighborhOod Rehabilitation Program she had discussed at a previous Council meeting. Cypress residents were polled for their oplnlons relating to a plan for the HCD Commission. Crime prevention, health care, park and street paving improvements and housing rehabilitation were identified as needs. The Orange County Business Council and Merrill-Lynch made a presentation regarding the Orange County Affordable Home Ownership Alliance (OCAHOA). The first project they are attempting to fund is an affordable housing for Cal State-Fullerton professors in an old water basin area donated by the County. Artended HOUSIng and Community Economic Development Policy Committee of the California League of Cities meeting In San Jose, Reviewed 25 pieces of legislation in various phases of development. Was particularly interested In proposed legislation regarding on-site signage; suggested that contact be made with Community Development Department regarding suggestions for this. Councilmember Keenan - Artended meeting of Transportation-Public Works Committee of League of California Cities, also in San Jose. DiscUSsed cable and the internet, as well as "overlays"; which are additional cable franchises within a city. sat on Helen Putnam Awards Judging Panel - a state-wide award given to different cities. Recommends submission of Lincoln Avenue Streetscape Project next year to compete for this award. 8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 2000 Artended Business Leaders Speakers Series for 7:" and 8t~ graders at Oxford Academy, where he represented the City. Entire City Councli artended the Business Leader Breakfast. At;tended a luncheon given for Diane Felnstein, U.S. Senator, at which she spoke. Artended a workshop on the Groundwater Replenishment System given by the Orange County Sanitation DiStriCt with Mayor Plercy. Mayor Plercy added that She had received a very informative book and video regarding this project, Which will be made available for public review. Artended Orange County Transportation Authority Board Meeting. The bus "Smart Cars" and 405-55 freeway expansion was discussed. Mayor Pro Tern MCGill - artended "Youth in Government Day" with other City councilmembers, during which local high school students participated in civic government role playing. AlSO With other City Council members, artended Joint Meeting of the City Council and the Youth CommisSion. Artended Student Business Breakfast sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. Councilmember Sondhi mentioned that she provided Assistant to the City Manager LiU with copies of materials from the state policy committee meeting regarding affordable housing strategies undertaken by the City of San Jose, as well as the other material She referred to previously. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. ADJOURNMENT: As there was no further business, at 8:38 p.m. Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting to Monday, April 10t", 2000, at 5:00 p.m. for a Workshop on the Capital Improvement Program. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 9