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AugUst 14, 1995
in periodically to sign documents. Regarding campaign fundS, it is not a City expense, it
is money vOluntarily contributed to her campaign.
Mayor Age addressed the crude sign on valley View south of Katella, which stated, "yOU
are witnessing the rape of Cypress" and she understood that sign has now been
removed.
The Mayor reported on the success of the Cypress Business Breakfast and thanked the
Los Alamltos Race TraCK, who partiallY sponsored the event, staff and the Cypress
Chamber of Commerce.
The City Manager advised that he had received several very positive caliS from the
business community on the breakfast.
Responding to Mayor Age's query regarding the possibility of using the agenda item Oral
Communications for Clarification of Matters on the Agenda for any further Input on the
Cypress Land item, the City Attorney replied that it was only for clarification and not a
forum on a position.
Council member Kerry mentioned the very successful POPS concert held last saturday
evening.
Councilmember Bowman stated that the newsracks In front of the post office, for the
most part, are gone.
At this time, Mayor Age excused staff.
Ms. Kathy Simcox advised Councilmember Bowman that she had a copy of the original
post office application for a permit and the altered application. She then addressed
Briggeman Disposal $2.00 fee for the trash containers, the 20 year franchise agreement
and requested answers to her questions.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Age adjourned the meeting at 1:05 a.m. to Thursday, August 17,
1995 at 9:00 a.m. In the Administrative Conference Room.
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The Community Development Director stated that there are goals and policies that have
to be changed, amendments made and If timing Is the Issue, staff would need direction
today.
Council member Carroll emphasized to the audience that starting the studies does not
Indicate approval of the project.
The Community Development Director commented that conditional use permits are
required and the City Council has the authority at each publiC hearing to approve or
deny each request. staff felt six weeks to return to Council with all the changes that
need to be made. Then notice the environmental and conduct the hearings for the
specific Plan amendment for a total of three months' time.
Council member Bowman asked If there was a zoning provision for churches and the
Community Development Director replied that they are allowed as a zoning use but are
not specifically Identified In the General Plan.
Mr. Brad MCKinzie, representing the property owner Dr. Allred, asked why the entire
specific plan needed to be reevaluated and It appeared to have been addressed and
covered Initially by the objectives. One of the goals of selling this property was to
control the property on Katella, which Is essential to the long-term viability of the LoS
Alamitos Race Track. They need to sell this property as quiCkly as possible.
Responding to Council member Bowman, the community Development Director advised
that the 90 days Is required for the actual processing of the conditional use permit and
the hearing. A Specific Plan amendment and environmental evaluation will be needed.
The City Attorney advised that the underlying zone Is PS and the applicant has the right
to submit an application for a church under that zoning. The studies will also need to
address modular units, which are not Included In the Specific Plan.
Council member Carroll asked for some financial Information because the City does have
a responsibility to the businesses In the community and also a long-term responsibility
for future revenues. He asked for an estimate of the revenues.
Councilmember Bowman mentioned that there has to be a study of what financial
impact a church or a school has on a community overall.
It was moved by Council member Bowman and Councllmember Kerry to direct staff to
make whatever studies are necessary provided the Cottonwood Christian Center makes
an application requesting the construction of a church facility on the property located
at the west side of Walker street, north of Katella Avenue and south of the railroad
tracks. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, carroll, Kerry and Age
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones
It was moved by Council member Bowman and seconded by Councllmember Kerry to
direct staff to make whatever studies are necessary provided the Brethren Christian
SChools maKe application requesting the construction Of a Junior High School campus
on the property located at the est side of WalKer street, south of Cerrltos Avenue and
north of the railroad tracks. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Kerry and Age
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones
Mayor Age clarified that It was incumbent upon the applicant to submit their plans as
quickly as possible. She advised the community Development Director that these were
to be fast track projects.
The community Development Director cautioned that If the site plans are changed once
they are submitted, It will start the process over again.
Mr. Neal Kline, representing cottonwood, advised that the square footage of the project
will not change, but the actual building will and they will have a plan to the City as soon
as possible.
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CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Age recessed the meeting at 10:12 a.m. to enable the Council to
enter Into a Closed session to discuss a pending litigation matter.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Age adjourned the meeting at 11:00 a.m.
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