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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
september 23,1996
The Regular Meeting of the cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m.,
Monday, september 23, 1996 in the Council Chamber, 5275 orange Avenue, cypress,
Mayor Walter K. Bowman presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
None
Also present were City Manager Mark J. Ochenduszko, City Attorney John cavanaugh and
Administrative Services Director Gary Bacock.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Bowman immediately recessed the meeting to enable the
Council to enter into a Closed Session to discuss those agendized matters of PUblic
Employee Discipline (Government Code Section 54957) and Conference with Legal
Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section S4956.9l. The meeting
reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present were the City
Manager, City Attorney and staff members Bacock, Christoffels, DeCarlo, KellY, storey and
Wicker.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge as led by Councilmember Carroll.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Bowman read and presented a "Fire Prevention Week" Proclamation to Battalion
Chief Mike Rohde of the orange county Fire Authority.
community Service Plaques were presented to outgoing Recreation & community
Services Commissioners Leo Friedland and Brian Sunley by Mayor Bowman.
The City Manager recapped the City Council workshOP meeting held on September 16,
1996 with the Wicker Drive Land Use Advisory Committee making their presentation.
Council received and filed the report and directed staff to study several parts of the
report, then return to Council with further information.
The City Attorney reviewed discussions held during Closed Session on PUblic Employee
Discipline and Conference with Legal counsel, Anticipated Litigation.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:00 p.m. Agenda.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PURCHASE A BRUSH CHIPPER. REQUEST FOR
QUOTATION NO. 9697-3: The staff report was presented by the Public Works Director
advising that the 1996-97 budget included funding to replace a 17 year old brush
chipper utilized by the City's tree trimming crews. Bids have been solicited for this
replacement equipment and staff is recommending award to the low bidder.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to award
a contract to purchase a Bandit model 200XP brush chipper per the specifications
outlined in Request for Quotation No. 9697-3 to Direct Edge, Inc., 1480 Arrow Highway, La
verne, California 91750, in the amount of $17,699.97.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CONFIRMATION OF THE TERMINATION OF THE CITY'S CURRENT CITY
CONTRACT FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES. AND AWARD OF THE CONTRACT TO THE NEXT QUALIFIED
BIDDER: The PUblic Works Director presented the staff report which indicated that the
current custodial contractor was notified that their contract was being terminated at
the end of thirty days if their poor performance did not change. Their performance has
not improved and staff is recommending that the contract be formally terminated and
a new contract awarded to the next qualified bidder, sterling Building Services.
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Councilmember Kerry asked if there would be any reason Council could not make the
decision to engage the original maintenance contractor, Advance Building Maintenance.
The Public Works Director advised that would be possible, because the City is not
obligated to bid a maintenance contract and could negotiate with that firm.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Jones to:
1. Confirm the 30-day notice Issued to orange county Janitorial Company dba
Premier Building Services terminating their City of cypress Custodial Contract
effective september 30,1996.
2. Award a new two year contract, effective October 1, 1996, to Advanced Building
Maintenance, 10830 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90606.
Councilmember Carroll asked for parameters and the Public Works Director advised that
the City would use Advanced BUilding's maintenance services If they held to their
original bid price.
The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing rOil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PLAN REVIEW AND SUPPLEMENTARY
INSPECTION SERVICES: The community Development Director asked the Building Official
to review the staff report advising that, at the meeting of April 8, 1996, Council had
reqUested that bids for plan review service be obtained prior to the execution of future
contracts. Staff mailed out Request for Proposal to six plan review firms. All six firms
responded and staff recommended the consultants listed be hired by contract to
provide plan review and supplementary Inspection services for the City of cypress. The
top two consultants were chosen based on the combined score of their evaluations and
bid response.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to award
the contract for plan review and supplementary inspection services to:
1. Willdan Associates, 12900 Crossroads Parkway south, Suite 200, Industry, CA 91746-
3499 and
2. Melad & Associates, 8907 warner Avenue, Suite 161, Huntington Beach, CA 92647.
The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES: The
staff report was summarized by the Public Works Director who advised that the City
currently has a contract with Peek TraffiC/Signal Maintenance Inc. (PT/SMIl for the City's
traffic signal maintenance which expires this month. ReqUests for proposals were
sought and mailed to three companies who provide traffic signal maintenance services
in this area. Two companies responded to the request. Staff has reviewed the requests
to compare the costs for ordinary and extraordinary maintenance and determine if
they have the qualifications to maintain the City's traffic signals and traffic signal
interconnect systems. The Superior Signal Service (SSS) proposal noted the certifications
held by their technicians but provided no information in regard to their familiarity,
background or ability to maintain the City's traffic signal interconnect systems as PT/SMI
had done.
It was moved by Council member Carroll and seconded by Council member Jones to
approve an award of contract for traffic signal maintenance services to peek
TraffiC/Signal Maintenance Inc., 2283 Via Burton st., Anaheim, California 92806, for a three
year period beginning september 24, 1996. The motion unanimously carried by the
fOllowing rOil call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, carrOll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o 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 approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Councilmember Carroll asked that Item N0. 18, Resolutions Requesting the orange
County Transportation Authority and the Board of supervisors to Include Various
Intersection, signal and Transportation Demand Management projects Within the orange
County Combined Transportation Funding Program, be removed.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Council member Jones to
approve the Consent Calendar Items NO.5 through 20, with the exception of Item No.
18. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item NO.5: Motion to APprove City Council Minutes of September 9, 1996.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
september 9,1996, as submitted.
Item NO.6: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item NO.7: Consideration of proclaiming October 1996, as "Escrow Month."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 1996, as
"Escrow Month" in the City of cypress.
Item NO.8: Consideration of proclaiming October 6-12,1996, as "Fire Prevention Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 6-12,
1996, as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of cypress.
Item NO.9: Consideration of proclaiming October 7-11,1996, as "California Rideshare
Week."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 7-11,
1996, as "California Rideshare Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 10: Consideration of proclaiming October 26, 1996, as "Make a Difference Day"
in the City of cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 26, 1996,
as "Make a Difference Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item NO. 11: Continuation of Consideration of Lincoln Avenue specific Plan Advisory
Committee's Implementation Recommendations.
Recommendation: That the City Council continue this matter to the meeting of October
28, 1996.
Item NO. 12: Consideration of Employment Lists for the Positions of Maintenance
specialist, streets, and secretary.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Proclaiming October 1996, as "Arts and Humanities
Month."
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 1996, as
"Arts and Humanities Month" in the City of cypress.
Item No. 14: Consideration of a Monthly Investment Program for the Month of August
1996.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item NO. 15: Consideration of Acceptance of the pavement Rehabilitation of valley View
street, PUblic Works project No. 9306.
Recommendation: That the City CounCil:
1. Accept the project for the pavement rehabilitation of Valley View street, Public
Works project No. 9306, as being satisfactorily completed in substantial
conformance with the project specifications;
2. Approve the final retention payment to Hillcrest contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 1898,
corona, California 91718-1898, 35 days from the Notice of Completion is filed, if no
claims or objections have been filed and upon Director of Public Works'
concurrence; and
3. Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond, upon expiration
of the required lien periOd, if no claims or objections have been filed, and to
release the Faithful Performance Bond upon the expiration of one year's
guarantee upon concurrence of the Director of PUblic Works.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Approval of the specifications and Authorization to
Advertise the Project for Bid for the 1996-97 Resurfacing of Residential streets, Phase I,
Public Works Project No. 9629.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the specifications and authorize staff
to advertise the project for bid for the 1996-97 Resurfacing of Residential streets, Phase
I, Public Works Project No. 9629.
Item No. 17: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC #96-26.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
fOllOWs, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 96-26 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4698
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-26 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 19: Consideration of Appointments to the 1996-97 Youth Commission.
Recommendation: That the City Council ratify the following recommended appoints for
the 1996-97 Youth Commission:
Karen pan - senior, sunny HillS High School
stephen Mealey - Junior, Cypress High School
Sonia Malhotra - Junior, cypress High School
Kelly Cane - senior, St. Joseph's High SchOOl
Malmi Karunaratne - Sophomore, Cypress High School
Reema Shah - sophomore, Cypress High School
Ivan Gulmesoff - Junior, cypress High School
Task Force Members:
Jayson Cote - cypress High School
Jennifer Hung - cypress High School
cathy Marcum - cypress High School
Eric Munesato - cypress High School
Taka Masuda - cypress High School
stephanie Wardle - Cypress High School
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Item No. 20: Consideration of Landis & Gyr City Facility Energy savings Report for Period
of March 1996 to June 1996.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Regarding Item No. 18, Consideration of Resolutions Requesting the orange County
Transportation Authority and the Board of supervisors to Include Various Intersection,
Signal and Transportation Demand Management Projects Within the orange County
Combined Transportation FUnding program, Council member Carroll asked if the
purchase of a seven passenger van for carpooling would be practical and the van used
effectively. The Public Works Director responded that the request came from some of
the Maintenance employees that have moved to the Riverside area. They currently
carpool in two or three vehicles and asked the rideshare coordinator if there were
monies available for a van pool program. vanpools, carpools and carpool parking lots are
all funded out of Measure M monies, specifically the Combined Transportation Funding
Program. It was moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Age
to approve the submittal of the proposed applications and adopt the Resolutions, by
title only, titles as fOllOW, demonstrating support for these projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 4699
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF KATELLA AVENUENALLEY VIEW STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER
THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION NO. 4700
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF MOODY STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT
AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION NO. 4701
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF VAN POOL PROGRAM PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION
FUNDING PROGRAM.
RESOLUTION NO. 4702
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL HARDWARE UPGRADE SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT AND
GROWTH MANAGEMENT AREA PROJECT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
PROGRAM.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, CarrOll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Bowman, noting the hour, brought forward the item under Deferred Business for
Council consideration.
DEFERRED BUSINESS:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A DAYTIME CURFEWITRUANCY ORDINANCE: The City
Manager asked the Police Chief to summarize the staff report which advised that a
Daytime CurfewlTruancy Ordinance was brought before the City Council for
consideration at the meeting of August 16,1996. At this meeting Council directed that
the matter be continued to the meeting of september 23,1996 to provide staff time to
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respond to concerns expressed and Questions raised. While staff has begun its research,
it has not been completed and will likely take some time.
Responding to Council member Age's inquiry, the City Attorney said that the first two
sections of the ordinance essentiallY recite what state law required with respect to
truancy. After that, he had serious questions as to the provisions on enforcement and
the operation.
After additional questions and answers on research, purpose of nighttime curfew
ordinance, number of students, percent of truancy in cypress Schools and number of
juvenile arrests, Councilmember Jones recommended that this item be permanently
tabled until there is a need to bring it back before the Council.
Council member Carroll said that he would second that motion, provided his reasons,
and quoted from an article regarding the City of Monrovia's program. He also quoted
from an article in the Orange County Register authored by the City Attorney.
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance on duplication
of rules, carrying papers, habitual truants, penalizing parents, fees, truancy law and new
law and parental rights.
MS. Kathy Simcox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, cypress
Ms. Kathy LaRose, 5101 Olga Avenue, Cypress
Ms. Linda Cabrera, 8402 Carob Street, cypress
Ms. Cathy Duffy, 16172 Huxley Circle, westminster
Mr. Richard Tucker, 5647 Sprague Avenue, cypress
Mr. L.E. Terrell, 1307 N. Jasmine Place, Anaheim
Mr. Joseph M. Brown, 220 Martha Place, Fullerton
Mr. Ed Crossett, 5677 Nelson Street, Cypress
Ms. Lisa Burkhart, 5646 st. Ann, Cypress
MS. Eglah Mijares, 9951 Holder street, #13, Cypress
Ms. Teddi Homsher, 6201 Ferne Avenue, cypress
Ms. Margaret Holmes, 11571 Rabaul Drive, cypress
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Council member carroll to
indefinitely table this item until there is some need in the future to bring it back before
the Council. Councilmember Age said that she would like to review the Seal Beach
ordinance and consider other alternatives before she would make a final vote. She
would vote to continue. Councilmember Kerry agreed with Councilmember Age's
comments. She believed that there is a need to review this ordinance very carefully to
make sure that all the issues have been addressed because there are problems. The
motion failed by the fOllOwing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: CarrOll and Jones
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councllmember Age to
continue this item to the Council meeting of October 28, 1996. Council member Jones
commented that she felt there was no need for additional research, the City does not
have a serious problem and laws are already in place. She will vote against continuing
the item. Councilmember Carroll said he will vote no on this item because there have
been two Council sessions on this and not one person in Cypress has spoken in favor of
this ordinance. The motion carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry and Bowman
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Carroll and Jones
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-
4. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION FACILITY. 6555 KATELLA AVENUE. CYPRESS:
Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing and referred to the staff report in which the
applicant requested that this item be continued. It was moved by Councilmember Age
and seconded by Council member to continue consideration of Conditional Use Permit
No. 96-4 to the meeting on October 28, 1996. The motion unanimously carried by the
fOllowing roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 95-24. ADDITION OF USED AUTOMOTIVE SALES. ACTION ALIGNMENT AND
BRAKE. 9032-9052 WALKER STREET. CYPRESS: Mayor Bowman opened the public hearing
and referred to the staff report which requested a continuation of the request so the
Traffic Commission's recommendation can be incorporated into the City Council report
and presented at the October 28, 1996 meeting. It was moved by Councilmember Jones
and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to continue this item to the October 28, 1996
City Council meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT -
BAGEL LADY. 6964 KATELLA AVENUE. CYPRESS: The public hearing was opened by Mayor
Bowman. The City Manager presented the staff report requesting a Live Entertainment
permit. The application was filed by Mr. Steven Kishi, d.b.a. Bagel LadY, 6964 Katella
Avenue, Cypress, to allow a soloist, three-piece musical group and occasional customer
sing-along to entertain on Monday - saturday, from 7:00 -10:00 p.m. and on sundays
from 12 Noon - 4:00 p.m.. As required by Section 9-7 of the cypress City Code, a Public
Hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, september 23,1996. Attached to the
report was a copy of the application and a copy of the Police Department's investigation
of the application and the proposed type of entertainment. The Community
Development Department recommended that, "No entertainment be permitted outside
the place of business." Pursuant to Section 9-8 of the Cypress City code, the City Council
may issue or deny the permit upon a determination as to whether or not the operation
of the trade, occupation of business by the applicant, and the live entertainment will
comport with the peace, health, safety, convenience, good morals and general welfare
of the public or that the applicant is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by
such permit or possesses bad moral character, Intemperate habits, or bad reputation for
truth, honesty or Integrity. The Affidavits of publication, posting, and Mailing of the
Public Hearing Notices on this matter are on file in the City Clerk's Office and, as of the
writing of this report, no written communications have been received either in favor of
or in opposition to this application.
The applicant, Steve Kishi, Bagel Lady, 6964 Katella Avenue, cypress, had no additional
comments to make and he answered questions from the Council.
NO one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the application.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Councilmember Jones to close
the public hearing and conditionallY approve the Live Entertainment Permit as
requested by Mr. Steven Kishi, D.B.A., Bagel Lady, 6964 Katella Avenue, cypress, for a
soloist, three-piece musical group, and occasional customer sing-along to entertain on
Monday - saturday, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., and on Sundays from 12 Noon - 4:00 p.m.,
subject to the fOllOwing conditions.
1. No entertainment shall be permitted outside of the place of business.
2. The City Council reserves the right to reconsider the granting of the
entertainment permit in the event the noise or other problems associated with
the operation at the premises rises to a level which is of concern to the
neighbors.
The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing rOil call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - SECONDHAND
BUSINESS. PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS. 10155 VALLEY VIEW STREET. CYPRESS: Mayor Bowman
opened the pUblic hearing. The City Manager reviewed the staff report which
represented a request for a Special Permit filed by Mr. Larry G. Jarvis, d.b.a. Play It Again
Sports, 10155 valley View street, cypress, to allow the conduct of a secondhand business
selling used sporting goods. Pursuant to cypress City Code Section 15-61, a PUblic
Hearing has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday, september 23,1996. The Chief of
Police has conducted an investigation in accordance with Section 15-60 of the cypress
city Code and finds no cause to protest the issuance of this permit. The community
Development Department was requested to submit any conditions appropriate for the
issuance Of this Special Permit and the fOllowing condition is recommended: "No
outdoor display/storage of merchandise will be allowed and all sorting of items to be
conducted Indoors." In accordance with Section 15-62 of the cypress City Code, the City
council, having received the report from the Chief of Police and conducting a Public
Hearing, is to determine whether or not the operation of the business will comport
with the peace, health, safety, convenience, good morals and general welfare of the
public, or that the applicant or other persons responsible for the management or
supervision of the business is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such
special permit or has a bad moral character, intemperate habits or a bad reputation for
truth, honesty or integrity. The Affidavits of publication, posting, and Mailing of the
Public Hearing Notices on this matter are on file in the City Clerk's Office and, as of the
writing of this report, no written communications have been received either in favor or
in opposition to this application.
Mr. Larry G. Jarvis, Play It Again sports, 10155 valley View street, cypress, responded to a
question from Councilmember Kerry on the requirements to sell or trade any type of
used merchandise.
The Police Chief added that the applicant has other establishments licensed and has had
a secondhand dealers license issued by the State.
NO one spoke in support of or in opposition to the application.
Council member Jones stated that she believed this was a good company to have in the
city of Cypress and she moved to close the public hearing and conditionallY approve the
SpeCial Permit as requested by Mr. Larry G. Jarvis, D.B.A. Play it Again Sports, 10155 Valley
View street, cypress, to allow the conduct of a secondhand business selling used
sporting goods, SUbject to the fOllowing condition:
1. No outdoor display/storage of merchandise will be allowed and all sorting of
items to be conducted indoors.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Kerry and unanimously approved by the
fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: POLICE DEPARTMENT'S EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
RECEIVED PURSUANT TO STATE ASSEMBLY BILL 3229 lAB 3229): Mayor Bowman opened the
public hearing. The Police Chief referred to the staff reports dated september 9 and 23,
1996, which described State Assembly Bill 3229. Funds of $100 million are to be allocated
statewide for supplemental law enforcement funding. Based upon population, the City
of Cypress' share of these funds is approximately 5108,000. At the City Council meeting
of September 9,1996, the Council directed the establishment of a Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund account wherein monies received pursuant to AB 3229 are
to be deposited in compliance witt! the proVisions of the legislation. Additionally, a
public hearing was to consider expenditure of funds received and the Chief had
submitted a list of potential uses for funds received. Notices of the pUblic Hearing have
been posted and published. Two telephone calls were received: one in support of
additional police patrol vehicles in the form of bicycles and a second for pOlice
equipment to include portable radios and radios for pOlice vehicles.
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Council asked questions of the Chief on the number of vehicles involved, timing of and
partial installation of MDTs and the purchase of all or part of the equipment on the high
priority items.
Mayor Bowman asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the proposal.
Mr. Bob sundwall, 5486 Vista Sierra, Cypress, spoke in favor of the video surveillance
cameras In patrol vehicles.
NO one else spoke In support of or In opposition to the request.
Council member Kerry spoke in favor of expediting the purchase of the video
surveillance cameras and to allow the Police Department to choose how the remainder
of the funds would be spent. Councilmembers Jones and Age concurred.
Council member Carroll suggested that some of the funds be put In the Mobile Data
Terminals (MDT) and review and update ail police Department policies, procedures and
training manuals, but leaving the final decision up to the department.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Jones to close
the public hearing and approve the expenditure of funds specificallY for the installation
of video surveillance cameras In every patrol vehicle and any remaining funds to be
used as the police Department so chooses. The motion unanimously carried by the
fOllowing rOil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 94-14. PHASE II OF THE WARLAND
DEVELOPMENT. LOCATED AT 11137 WAR LAND DRIVE: The City Manager asked the
Community Development Director to present the staff report which represented a
request to construct a 61,000 square foot speCUlative bUilding. She passed out a memo
from staff amending the report by reducing the square footage that has either been
built or anticipated. Phase I, as constructed, is 90,567 square feet with Phase II proposed
at 61,000 square feet for a reduced total of 151,697 square feet. ShoUld a wholesale or
distribution use be requested In the future, the use would require a conditional use
permit. There were also some minor modifications to the conditions. This second
phase complied with the development standards of the warland/cypress Business Center
specific Plan, PC-4 Zone. This project received environmental clearance in the form of a
Negative Declaration, adopted at the JUly 25,1994 City Council meeting. There have
been no substantial changes to the proposed development or in the surrounding area
since the adoption. Also, no new information of substantial significance has become
available which would require reanalysis of the potential environmental Impacts.
The applicant, Mr. carl Robertson, Warland Investment Company, advised that this was
Phase II of what has been a very successful project, with Phase I to be fUlly leased soon.
The building and landscaping will be in accordance with Warland's high standards. He
thanked the staff for their cooperation.
It was moved by Councllmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Age to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as fOllOWS, approving Design Review Committee No. 94-
14 Phase II for the construction of a 61,000 square foot structure, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4703
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 94-14, PHASE II - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing rOil call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 96-27. TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING. 6261
KATELLA AVENUE: The community Development Director reviewed the staff report
representing a request by Warland Investments to construct a 74,000 square foot two-
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story office building on the property located at 6261 Katella Avenue which is located in
Planning Area 2 of the Warland/Cypress Business Center specific Plan area. This project
was originally approved on December 11,1995, under DeSign Review Committee No. 95-
43. The City Code states that Design Review approval shall lapse and become void one
year fOllowing the date of approval unless prior to the date of expiration, a building
permit is issued and construction is commenced. No provision exists for an extension of
Design Review committee approval. The applicant has stated that they will not begin
construction within the one year expiration date and, therefore, are requesting
approval of this Design Review application. The proposed office use of the building is
listed as a permitted use in the Warland/cypress Business Center Specific Plan. Staff has
reviewed this proposal and found that the project complies with all of the development
standards of the PC-4 Zone. The City Council adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration
for this project on December 11, 1995, as part of the Design Review Committee No. 95-
43. Under CEQA, because no substantial changes in circumstances or no new information
of substantial importance has become available since its original adoption, the Mitigated
Negative Declaration remains valid. She noted that Condition No. 42 does not apply in
this instance because Warland already has the environmental documentation.
Mr. John Law, Warland Investment Company, commented that they do want to attract
high quality office tenants and he believed this is a high end building befitting the
image of the Katella corridor.
It was moved by Council member Jones and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as fOllOWS, approving Design Review Committee
No. 96-27, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4704
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 96-27 . WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened the meeting,
with all Councilmembers present, at 9:05 p.m.
CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHMENT OF AWARD OF FUNDS FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE
ARREST AND CONVICTION OF THE INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MURDER OF BONG
(ROBBIE) JIN: The City Manager asked the police Chief to present the staff report, which
SOUght allocation of funds to be established and offered as reward for information
supplied to the police Department that would lead to the arrest and conviction of those
individuals responsible for the murder of Bong (Robbie) Jin.
Council member Kerry commented that the Council has observed this case very closely
and have agreed that a reward could be a great incentive for witnesses to come
forward to offer evidence.
Councilmember Carroll said he would support the proposal, he hoped that this offer of
a reward would bring about a conviction and asked the press to feature this offer.
Councilmember Age suggested that flyers be posted in the post Office. Council member
Jones asked staff to prepare a press release to be sent to the local newspapers.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Jones to
authorize the transfer of $10,000.00 from the unreserved fund balance to Account
Number 4104-11-165-05. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL INFORMATION ON MUNICIPAL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS:
The City Manager asked that the Finance Director summarize the staff report which
indicated that Mayor pro-Tem Kerry had requested that staff make an information
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analysis of the City's property assessments. The City currently has three assessment
districts: Lighting District NO.2, Community Facilities District #1 and corporate Center
Maintenance District #1. All the assessment districts were established prior to the State
taking away monies. Recently there has been legislation and initiative proposals on
establishing voting restrictions on property assessments and it has been suggested that
these assessments are "disguised property taxes" and should be subject to voter
approval. The state has shifted money away from local governments and one of the
reasons for this shift was that they indicated that local governments have the ability to
use taxes and assessment districts.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Jones to
receive and file the report. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF A RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR EARNING THE BOY SCOUT RANK OF EAGLE
SCOUT: The City Manager requested that the Administrative Services Director present
the staff report which provided suggestions for expanding the program giving
recognition to Cypress Eagle Scouts. Those suggestions were: add a continuous plaque,
have a one time ceremony for the recognition of all past Eagle Scouts in cypress or have
an annual Eagle Scout Day. The current program involves the preparation of a
resolution recognizing the Eagle Scout and a City Official presents the resolution at an
Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony.
Mayor Bowman commented that there is a nice ceremony when the scout becomes an
Eagle, inviting other Eagle Scouts and it is important that the City continue to send a
representative to the Court of Honor with a resolution. He would opt to continue the
current practice.
Councilmember Age remarked that it would be difficult to start now for past recipients
not to be recognized and where would the program start to include everyone.
Council member Carroll said that the Court of Honor ceremonies are very solemn and it
is important that the community recognize their achievers. The problem is that there
are other events and ceremonies inVOlving cypress citizens that may also have to be
included.
Councilmember Kerry believed that the effort in obtaining the Eagle Scout honor and
the community service involved Is something that should be recognized beyond the
ceremony. She favored an Eagle Scout plaque.
Council member Jones stated that the community service that the scouts give is far and
above what many other citizens are able to return to the community. She would like to
continue the present practice but enhance it somewhat and she suggested that the
scout be invited to the Council meeting after he has received his resolution.
Councilmember Age suggested that the Eagle Scouts attend Council meetings on an
individual basis and not as a group. Councilmember Kerry asked that the Eagle Scouts
be informed that they are Invited to attend a Council meeting to receive their
recognition.
Mayor Bowman said that the information could be gathered informally by the Council
with no staff time Involved.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Carroll to
receive and file. The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 22608 - 22783: It was
moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Council member Age to approve the
Commercial Warrant List for warrants No. 22608 through 22783 in the amount of
5922,094.99. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Bowman recessed the meeting at 9:30 p.m. to enable the Council to act
as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 9:33 p.m., with all
Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda
Mr. Michael MCGill, 6097 Pitcairn street, Cypress, advised that he was an Eagle scout, he
thanked the Council for their consideration and asked them to consider the girl scouts'
award also.
Council member Kerry mentioned the wonderful performance given recently by the
cypress POPS and the Southern California Mormon Choir with approximately 3,000
people in attendance.
Mayor Bowman commented that the POPS Orchestra is having their fundralser on
saturday, September 28 at the Los Alamitos Race Track.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bowman adjourned the meeting at 9:35 p.m.
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LERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
October 15, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order
at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 1996, in the Council Chamber,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, by City Clerk Lillian M.
Haina.
PRESENT: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers Age, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Bowman
ADJOURNMENT: Due to the lack of a quorum, the City Clerk adjourned
the meeting at 5:35 p.m., to Monday, October 21, 1996 at 4:30 p.m.
in the Administrative Conference Room.
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MAYOR OF THE C TY OF CYPRESS
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