Minutes 93-12-13
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 13, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:35 p.m. In the
Administrative Conference Room, West Wing, City Hall, 5275 orange Avenue, Cypress,
Mayor Richard Partin presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councllmembers Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and partin
None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Planning Director Chris Eynon,
Associate Planner Doug Hawkins and Transportation Consultant steve sasakI.
WORKSHOP SESSION: Discussion Regarding Traffic Fees.
The Council met for a discussion regarding the traffic mitigation fee ordinance and the
methods that would be used to approach not only a local traffic mitigation program for
the City with related fees, but also to become more Involved In a regional program to
review alternatives to solve traffic problems through mitigation fees within a wider
area. Handouts were given to the Council and explained by Traffic consultant steve
sasakI. The workshop was an extension of previOUS discussion with the business park
owners and several of the major businesses.
RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 5:30 p.m. to allow the Council to
reconvene In the Council Chamber.
CLOSED SESSION: The Council meeting was called to order at 5:40 p.m. and Mayor Partin
Immediately recessed the meeting to a Closed session to discuss matters of personnel
and litigation. The Council meeting reconvened at 6:00 p.m. with all Council members
present. Also present were City Manager(Clty Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John
cavanaugh and staff members Bacock, Barrett, Decarlo, Eynon, MUnOZ, storey and
Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 P.M. Agenda. No one wished to speak.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT OF A ONE-YEAR SERVICE CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR
THE REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF CITY-GENERATED HAZARDOUS WASTE: The Acting City
Engineer presented the staff report dated December 1,1993, which Indicated that the
City currently contracts with Disposal Control service, Inc. for Its hazardous waste
transportation and disposal. Disposal control service, Inc. has submItted a letter of
Intent to extend the current service contract through 1994.
It was moved by Council member Bowman and seconded by Council member Nicholson
to approve the renewal of a service contract with DIsposal control, Inc., 1369 W. 9th
street, Upland, CA 91786, to remove, transport and dispose of the City'S hazardous
wastes, for a one year period ending December 31,1994, In an amount not to exceed
$13,000.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND STORM DRAIN
CONSTRUCTION FOR DELONG STREET. PROJECT NO. 8742: PAVEMENT REHABILITATION AND
STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION FOR WATSON STREET. PROJECT NO. 8743: AND STORM DRAIN
CONSTRUCTION FOR ACACIA DRIVE. PROJECT NO. 9141: The staff report dated December 2,
1993, was presented by the Acting City Engineer, who advised that 11 bids were
received for pavement rehabilitation and storm drain construction for various streets.
The bid of Ken Thompson, Inc. In the amount of $353,613.08 Is the apparent low bidder.
The CIty Is eligible for reimbursement of DeLong and Watson street project costs In the
amount of $205,000 through the Community Development Block Grant Funds, 14
thrOUgh 18 year programs. The Finance Director suggested that Council authorize the
Increase In estimated revenues from the CDBG so there Is an offsetting entry In Account
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No. 3572-11 so the fund balance is not affected. The City Manager advised there would
be another recommendation for this project.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Nicholson to:
1. Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $205,000.00 from the Fund
Balance of the General Fund to Account No. 4186-11-451-21;
2. Authorize a transfer of funds in the amount of $85,411.00 from the Fund Balance
of the Local Facilities Drainage Fund to Account NO. 4186-11-451-21;
3. Determine that the lowest responsible bidder for PUblic Works projects No. 8742,
8743 and 9141 to be Ken Thompson, Inc.;
4. Award a contract for the Pavement Rehabilitation and Storm Drain Construction
for DeLong street, Pavement Rehabilitation and storm Drain Construction for
Watson street and Storm Drain Construction for Acacia Drive, to Ken Thompson,
Inc., 8851 Watson street, Cypress, California 90630, in the amount of $353,613.08;
and
5. Authorize an offsetting entry to Account 3571-11 in the amount of $205,000.00.
The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
S COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and partin
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.
Council member Nicholson requested that Items NO.5, 7 and 10, Consideration of Claim
Filed by Raymond L steinert, Attorney, on Behalf of Allstate Insurance, Consideration of
Claim Filed by Ronald Holland and Consideration of Claim Flied by Eric Lanz, respectively,
be discussed in Closed Session. Councilmember Bowman asked that Item No. 12,
Consideration of the comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June
30,1993 be removed.
The City Attorney advised that there were some changes on Item No.8, Consideration of
Adoption of Resolution Establishing Certain Fines for parking Violations, eliminating the
first paragraph on page 2 of the Resolution. In addition, in the last two paragraphs, the
word "fees" should be corrected to the word "fines:'
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Council member Nicholson to
approve the Consent Calendar Items 3 through 18, with the exception of Items NO.5, 7,
10 and 12. The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item NO.3: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting
of November 15, 1993, Regular Meeting of November 22,1993, and Adjourned Regular
Meeting of November 29, 1993.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of November 15,1993,
November 22,1993 and November 29,1993, as submitted.
Item NO.4: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All ordinances and Resolutions presented
for Consideration by Title only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No.6: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC #93-24.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Item No.8: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Establishing Certain Fines for
parking Violations. I
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title onlY, title as
follows, establishing certain fines for parking violations.
RESOLUTION NO. 4268
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS.
Item No.9: Consideration of Monthly Investment program for the Month of October
1993.
Recommendation: Receive and file
Item No. 11: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout casey R.
Huffmire.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title onlY, title as
follows, commending Eagle Scout Casey R. Huffmire.
RESOLUTION NO. 4269
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT CASEY R. HUFFMIRE ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Approval of the Design, Plans and Specifications for the
Installation of HVAC Unit for Video Room at City Council Chamber, PUblic Works project
No. 8952.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the design, plans and specifications for
the Installation of HVAC Unit for the Video Room at the City Council Chamber, Public
Works Project NO. 8952.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Status of Cable Television Rate Regulation process.
Recommendation: That the City Council extend the rate regulation process for an
additional 90 days to March 15, 1994.
Item No. 15: Consideration of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADAI Committeerrechnical
Advisory Committee Status Report - Architectural Barrier Identification Report: Review
of Alternative Solutions.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Fire Services Task Force Meeting - Minutes of the Meeting
With Specific Actions for City Council's Review.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Minutes of the November
30,1993 meeting of the Fire Services Task Force and thereby concur with the actions of
the Task Force.
Recreation & park District Matters:
Item No. 17: Consideration of the component Unit Financial Report of the cypress
Recreation and Park District for the PeriOd Ended June 30, 1993.
Recommendation: That the City council, acting as the ex-officio Board of Directors of
the cypress Recreation and Park District, receive and file said report.
Item No. 18: Consideration of Allocation of Funds for Commissioners' Attendance at the
California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and Park Conference in Anaheim, California
(February 3 - 6, 1994>'
Recommendation: That the City council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the allocation of $1,200
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Item NO.8: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution Establishing Certain Fines for
parking Violations.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, establishing certain fines for parking violations.
RESOLUTION NO. 4268
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS.
Item No.9: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of October
1993.
Recommendation: Receive and file
Item No. 11: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution commending Eagle Scout casey R.
Huffmire.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
fOllows, commending Eagle Scout Casey R. Huffmire.
RESOLUTION NO. 4269
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCil OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY
SCOUT CASEY R. HUFFMIRE ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item No. 13: Consideration of Approval of the Design, Plans and Specifications for the
Installation of HVAC Unit for Video Room at City Council Chamber, Public Works Project
No. 8952.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the design, plans and specifications for
the Installation of HVAC Unit for the Video Room at the City Council Chamber, Public
Works project No. 8952.
Item NO. 14: Consideration of Status of Cable Television Rate Regulation Process.
Recommendation: That the City Council extend the rate regulation process for an
additional 90 days to March 15, 1994.
Item NO. 15: Consideration of Americans With Disabilities Act <ADAl CommitteefTechnical
AdviSOry Committee Status Report - Architectural Barrier Identification Report: Review
of Alternative Solutions.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item NO. 16: Consideration of Fire Services Task Force Meeting - Minutes of the Meeting
With speCific Actions for City Council's Review.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Minutes of the November
30, 1993 meeting of the Fire Services Task Force and thereby concur with the actions of
the Task Force.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item NO. 17: Consideration of the component Unit Financial Report of the cypress
Recreation and Park District for the Period Ended June 30, 1993.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and park District, receive and file said report
Item NO. 18: Consideration of Allocation of Funds for Commissioners' Attendance at the
California and Pacific Southwest Recreation and park Conference in Anaheim, California
(February 3 - 6, 1994l.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the allocation of $1,200
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could be brought in at a cost that would preserve the units for 20 years as affordable
housing under a specified scale of rents that would be available. Furthermore, the
applicant would be bound by certain deed restrictions and the City would get the
benefit of the affordable housing. Any proposal would be subject to the successful bid
of the applicant to secure the property. He suggested that, if the project is put
together, the City apply for an amendment to their application, which is now before
the county for an additional sum of home funds for additional projects.
The City Manager advised that the issue requires direction from the Council that they
are willing to agree to commit approximately $40,000 throUgh the home project if the
bidders are willing to put in the affordable units.
After a Question and answer period, the Council agreed to participate in the program
and directed staff to apply for the funds.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 6:35 p.m. to enable Council to
enter into Closed Session to discuss matters of personnel and litigation. The Mayor
reconvened the meeting at 7:45 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present
were staff members Bacock, Barrett, Decarlo, Eynon, Munoz, storey and Wicker.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Council member Waiter Bowman.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor partin read and presented a Mayor's Proclamation to the president of the Cypress
Civic Theater Guild.
The City Clerk administered the LOyalty Oath and presented certificates of Appointment
to Relocation Appeals Board Members William Fifield, James Maylor, Raul Mora, Bob
Niccum and Richard Scales.
Mayor partin presented the Mayor's Plaque to former Mayor Gail H. Kerry.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
Mrs. verna Dodson, 5771 La Jolla way, Cypress, received an update on the street
sweeping fees from the City Manager who reported that an analysis of the program will
be given at the first meeting in January. Mayor Partin explained that the condominiums
will be assessed for street sweeping, but possibly not as much as they are now.
Mr. Lee Buzzard, Business Representative for the CPSEA, 7007 waShington Blvd., #35,
Whittier, addressed the Council on behalf of the CPSEA and mentioned the general
concerns on the relationship between the Association and the City. He had been
directed to address the deepening concern with what is perceived to be a further
deterioration in employee-employer relations. He referenced the orange County League
of Cities updated salary survey, stating that the Cypress police officers are ranked 18 out
of 22 reporting agencies, police sergeants are 19 out of 22. The deterioration of the
relations between the City and the CPSEA is being attributed to the Council. He asked
that the City review its position with reference to collective bargaining with the
Association before his ability to influence events is gone.
Councilmember Bowman asked staff for a copy of the League of Cities survey that Mr.
Buzzard referenced.
Council member Nicholson stated that the City has a Citizens Fiscal Advisory Committee
and Council is hesitant to proceed prior to a final report from the Fiscal Committee.
Mr. Buzzard reported that the CPSEA has commissioned an outside audit of the City'S
financial records and processes which will presented to Council in a meeting in the near
future.
Mayor Partin commented that if someone from the Association can show how the
revenue can be generated to do something financially for them, the Council will be
more than happy to listen.
Mr. Buzzard urged the Council to continue to review their bargaining position. His only
intention was to bring to the Council the depth of the concern he has and the reasons
for it.
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Council member Kerry commented that it was her understanding that the police officers
pay was not at the 18th and 19th position as requested.
Agent Matt Robinson, President of the CPSEA, stated they have a copy of their final
independent audit report that they will make available to the Council. He expressed
concern with two comments made by the City Manager that were quoted in the local
newspaper. He reported that information has come to the Association that the Citizens
Fiscal Advisory Committee are advising the Council to cut the DAR.E. Program,
community services and sergeants and lieutenants positions. They would like to know
that if those proposals are made would the Council support those recommendations
because the Association would be extremely concerned with any cuts in the police
Department whatsoever.
Council member Nicholson advised that the CFAC has not completed their report.
Mayor partin clarified that the CFAC was questioning the organizational structure of the
department.
Agent Robinson stated he believed the cypress pOlice Department is the finest in orange
County and they have not been treated fairly in the process. They plan on continuing
their public information campaign and their problems and issues until they are resolved.
The City Manager commented that when the Press asked him about police Department
staffing, he was referring to the entire City and his management philosophy to keep the
per capita employee ratio at a level the City could afford to avoid layoffs. If the
Association has a source of revenue or the ability to show expenditure reductions in
other areas In the department or other parts of the City that make sense from a staffing
standpoint, this should be presented to help resolve the funding problem.
Mayor Partin was handed the final report from the Cypress Public safety Employees'
Association from the Cordova corporation. Copies of the documents were provided to
the entire Council and the Citizens Fiscal Advisory Committee.
Officer David Birozy, Vice president of the Cypress pUblic Safety Employees Association,
addressed the comment regarding the audit report from Cordova corporation and his
main concern, which was the staffing of the Police Department.
council member Bowman stated that the Association had many concerns about staffing
and it was his position that something would be done about it. He said some staffing
increases would be made and a lot of overtime would be eliminated. Changes will be
made but the Council is not going to negotiate with the Association here tonight.
Officer Birozy continued, saying that the City's negotiator, speaking to the CPSEA
negotiator, said that the City Council is hostile toward the police officers who are in
possession of the CFAC report, which recommended cuts in police department staffing.
Councilmember Age advised that the Council has a lot of information provided to them
from different studies, all avenues are being pursued and the Council is concerned
about adding police officers to the department
MS. Yvonne Greenelsh, 8751 Sumner Place, Cypress, asked council how much money they
spent on the meeting in Laguna, the San Francisco League of Cities Conference and why.
She said that she spoke on behalf of half of her neighborhood.
Mr. Mark Ryan, 5452 Myra Avenue, cypress, a member of the LOS Angeles City Fire
Department, stated that every day he relied on police officers to back him up and the
police officers are overworked.
Mr. George W. Clasby, 10561 Pamela street, Cypress, commented that there was an
attitude that concerned him very much. He received a flyer in the mail about the crime
in the neighborhood. He hoped that the conditions that have been set forth by the
Police Association would be taken into consideration by the Council.
Mr. Andrew MCElroy, 5275 orange Avenue, Cypress, stated he has worked for the city for
seven years as a property Officer and Jailor. He is also a reserve officer and spoke of the
low pay and long hours.
MS. Katherine Cassa, 5026 Halifax Circle, Cypress, stated she never sees a police officer on
her street because they don't have time to patrol. A community cannot be expanded
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without adding more police officers and she asked the Council to seriously address this
Issue.
Councilmember Bowman stated that the reality Is the Council is working very hard
trying to generate more police officers and is very concerned about the public safety.
They are all working toward the same goal and are going to solve the problem.
RECESS: Mayor partin recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:20 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present
Council member Nicholson referenced a statement quoted by Officer Birozy regarding
"the City Council's hostility toward the Police Association." This matter has been clarified
and that was an Interpretation by the CPSEA negotiator and was not a quote from the
City's negotiator.
Councilmember Kerry clarified that the CPSEA had attempted to present their audit
report to the Citizens Fiscal Advisory Committee who were told by the City Attorney
that they could not accept it because It must come to the City Council first.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #93-5. SECTION 9.8-3. SECOND UNIT ORDINANCE. SECTION 8.
DEFINITIONS. ADDITION OF SECOND UNIT: Mayor Partin opened the public hearing. The
staff report dated November 30, 1993 requested that this item be continued.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Council member Nicholson to
continue this item to the January 10, 1994 City Council meeting. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 93-17.
OFFICEIWAREHOUSE/DISTRIBUTION FACILITY FOR MARY KAY COSMETICS. 6300 KATELLA
AVENUE: The public hearing was opened by Mayor partin. The Planning Director
presented the staff report dated November 24,1993, which represented a request to
construct a 75,000 square foot office/warehouse/distribution facility for Mary Kay
Cosmetics. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a Mitigated
Negative Declaration had been prepared for this project. Four loading doors are
proposed along the south side of the building. These loading doors face the existing
Minolta building and, therefore, will not be visible to the residential neighborhood
located to the south. In order to reduce the visibility of the loading facility from Hope
Street and the adjacent building to the east, staff will be requiring a landscaped screen
along both the east and west sides of the loading dock area. The Planning Director
made some minor changes under "Access and parking" in the report that should read,
"Three separate access points are being proposed for the site. The main access point
will be off of Hope Street with secondary access points located at the south end of the
side on Hope Street and at the east end of the site at Katella Avenue." It was
determined. through the traffic study, that only a deceleration lane will be required and
no significant traffic problems would result from the location of the Katella Avenue
driveway. Staff feels the proposed plans and use are consistent with the Specific Plan
and City of Cypress zoning Ordinance. The design of the building is aesthetically
pleasing and compatible with the surrounding buildings. Notice of the pUblic hearing
were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius. To
date, staff has not received any comments on this matter.
Mr. Brian Harvey, cypress Land company, P.O. BOX 93123, Long Beach, remarked that he
took pride in constructing the building for Mary Kay Cosmetics and they had competed
against major developers to acquire the contract
No one wished to speak in support of or opposition to the application.
Mr. Bob Yamada, Cypress Land company, advised that the project is designed so that
there is only one driveway that can be used by trucks; the other driveways are much
narrower and would not allow truck traffic.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Nicholson to close the
public hearing, certify the Mitigated Negative Declaration in accordance with the
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requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act and approve Conditional Use
Permit No. 93-17, subject to conditions. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CITY OF CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2. 1994:
Mayor partin declared the public hearing open. The City Manager asked the Acting City
Engineer to present the staff report dated November 30,1993, which described the two
resolutions required to accomplish the final procedures for calendar year 1994 under
the Street Lighting Act of 1919.
Mayor partin asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
resolutions. NO one wished to speak.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
adopt the Resolutions by title onlY, titles as follow, confirming the report of the City
Engineer dated November 15,1993 and order the improvements to be made and
naming and ordering the Southern California Edison company as the only contractor
capable of improving and servicing the street lighting system in cypress Lighting District
No.2.
RESOLUTION NO. 4272
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER OF SAID CITY,
DATED NOVEMBER 15, 1993, PREPARED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 4255 OF SAID
COUNCIL AND REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION NO. 4263 OF SAID COUNCIL, AND THE
PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATE CONTAINED IN SAID REPORT; ORDERING THE
MAINTENANCE OF AND THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC CURRENT TO LIGHT SAID STREET
LIGHTING SYSTEM REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 4264 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 4265, APPOINTING THE TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS, ALL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919:'
RESOLUTION NO. 4273
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COUNTY OF ORANGE,
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE CONTRACTOR
PRACTICALLY CAPABLE OF MAKING THE INSTALLATION OF, SUPPLYING MAINTENANCE
FOR, AND FURNISHING ELECTRIC CURRENT FOR THE LIGHTING OF THE STREET LIGHTING
SYSTEM IN CYPRESS LIGHTING DISTRICT NO.2 AND ORDERED TO BE INSTALLED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 4264 OF SAID COUNCIL, ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND PURSUANT TO
THE PROVISIONS OF, DIVISION 14, PART 1, STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS AMENDED, REFERRED TO AS THE "STREET LIGHTING ACT OF 1919:'
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Partin suggested that Item No. 28 be moved forward and, hearing no objection,
he so ordered.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
CONSIDERATION OF THE CYPRESS ADOPT-A-PARK PROGRAM: The City Manager requested the
Recreation and park Director present the staff report dated December 7, 1993. The
report described the development of an "Adopt-A-park" program, which would promote
conservation awareness, recycling, litter abatement and community involvement
through environmental awareness, volunteerism and stewardship. The establishment of
the program will allow community groups to become involved In the care and
maintenance by the Ramada Inn of cypress wishing to adopt Veterans Park by providing
Ramada Inn volunteers to partiCipate in an on-going cleanup maintenance program. In
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addition, Ramada Inn has expressed a willingness to do project specific work at other
area parks, when needed.
Mr. Rick Gaede, Ramada Inn, commented that they would like to become involved and
possibly save money for the City.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson that
the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, approve the cypress Adopt-A-park program and Ramada
Hotel of cypress as an Adopter of Veterans park, subject to approval of liability issues
with the City/District. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Partin also called out of order Item No. 26, CONSIDERATION OF ARTWORK FOR THE
FRONT AND BACK COVERS OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY MAP: The City Manager
presented the Council with a revised artwork for the proposed City Map. The staff
report dated December 8,1993 requested the City Council provide any comments
and/or changes to the artwork.
Council member Age commented that she would like to see the City logo In the center
of the front cover.
Mrs. Sheila Elkin, Executive Director of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce, commented
that the proposed artwork was really representative of the City compared to prior City
maps.
Council member Bowman remarked that the sorrento Homes drawing looked too
congested with rooftops and windows.
The Assistant City Manager stated that they were anticiPating using color on the
artwork, but they needed an approval of the concept and some direction on language.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
authorize the submittal of the proposed artwork for the front and back covers of the
Chamber of Commerce City Map. Council member Bowman suggested that the artwork
indicate that the City does have a fine golf course. Mrs. Elkin reported that the golf
course has purChased an ad.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll cali vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager reviewed the discussions held at the 4:30 p.m. session on traffic
mitigation fees, which wili be brought before Council in January for finalization. He
then summarized the actions taken by the Council during the 5:30 p.m. portion of the
agenda.
The City Attorney reviewed those discussions held during the two Closed Sessions. The
first was conducted at the end of the 4:30 workshop on a matter on which the Council
determined whether there was a significant exposure to litigation and property
negotiations. At the 5:30 p.m. Closed Session, several matters were discussed: pending
litigation on the claims involving Allstate Insurance, Ronald Holland and Eric Lanz; a
status report on the pending litigation matters on the City of Cypress vs. DaSh-away, the
City of Cypress vs. Casweli and Stanton vs. the City of cypress. The Council addressed the
issue of whether to initiate litigation and a matter of property acquisition and
negotiations.
Regarding the following Claims filed against the City, it was moved by Council member
Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Age to officially reject the claims filed by
Raymond L Steinert, Attorney, on Behalf of Allstate Insurance; Ronald Holland; and Eric
Lanz and refer them to the City's Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & co., for
appropriate disposition. The motion unanimousiy carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Partin opened the discussion.
asking various Council members to serve on the organizations listed in the staff report
dated December 7,1993. Based on the discussions, the following appointments were
made.
Orange county Sanitation District
(Meets 2nd wedneSday of the Month
Mayor - Representative
Joyce Nicholson - Alternate
League of California Cities
orange county Division
Mayor - Representative
Joyce Nicholson - Alternate
Gail Kerry
Joyce Nicholson - Alternate
Walter Bowman - Representative
Cecilia Age - Alternate
Joyce Nicholson
Walter Bowman
Santa Ana River Flood
Protection AgenCY
southern California
Association of Governments
City/Cypress School District
Joint steering committee
southern California Association
of Governments - policy Advisory
Committee
Walter Bowman
orange County Vector Control
District
(Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month)
Growth Management Area No.2
(MeaSUre Ml
Gail Kerry
Gail Kerry - Representative
Joint Ventures Committee
w/Cities of La Palma and
Los Alamitos
Cecilia Age
Gail Kerry
On the last item, Councilmember Age suggested adding the City of Seal Beach to the
Joint ventures Committee. It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by
Council member Nicholson to confirm the appointments to the various aforementioned
organizations. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding CONSIDERATION OF INTERIM USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON WICKER DRIVE.
ADJACENT TO THE CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER, the City Manager suggested that a Closed Session
be held on this issue prior to public discussion.
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 7627 -
7831: It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
to approve the Warrants No. 7627 through 7831 in the amount of $804,780.64. The
motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 10:10 p.m. to allow the cypress City
council to act as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 10:15
p.m. with all Council members present.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Regarding the fiscal report that was provided to the Council by the CPSEA,
Council member Bowman requested, with Council's consent, that the Finance Director
review that report and prepare a response for the Council at the next meeting.
Council member Kerry reported on the Cypress Pops Christmas performance that was
given at the Grace Church auditorium. She also attended the Women's Club
International Foods and Entertainment gala last Friday night.
The Chamber of Commerce had their Holiday Extravaganza at the Senior Citizens center,
which was very well attended. The grand prize was won by Councilmember Age.
Councilmember Age announced that she will hostess a RUSSian exchange student in her
home beginning December 28.
The City Manager reported that he had been advised that OCTA declared the City eligible
for all of the Measure M and transportation funding.
Mayor Partin wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a 1994 of Peace and prosperity.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 10:20 p.m. to allow the Council
to enter into Closed Session for matters of personnel and litigation. The meeting
reconvened at 11:55 p.m. with all Council members present.
The City Council discussed the staffing needs of the Police Department and it was moved
by Council member Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Age to direct the City
Manager to commence the recruitment of four additional Police Officers to be funded
from the current overtime budget of the Police Department. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
In regard to CONSIDERATION OF INTERIM USE OF CITY-OWNED PROPERTY ON WICKER DRIVE.
ADJACENT TO THE CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER, Council member Bowman requested that staff
provide additional information regarding the cost of interim maintenance of these
properties.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson
that the staff be directed to obtain cost estimates for the seeding, watering and
maintenance of the City-owned Wicker Drive properties adjacent to the Cypress Civic
Center on an interim basis. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ADJOURNMENT: It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember
Kerry to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 12:02 a.m. to 4:30
p.m., Thursday, December 16,1993, in the Administrative Conference Room.
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CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 16, 1993
An Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called
to order at 4: 45 p. m., Thursday, December 16, 1993, in the
Administrative Conference Room, West Wing, Cypress Civic Center,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress
PRESENT: Councilmembers Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and
Partin
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex and City
Attorney John Cavanaugh.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: No one wished to speak.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin immediately called a recess to enable
the Council to enter into a Closed Session for discussion of
matters of Personnel and Litigation. The meeting reconvened at
p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 27, 1993
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City
at 5: 30 p. m. on Monday, December 27,
Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
Darrell Essex.
Council was called to order
1993, in the City Council
California, by City Clerk
PRESENT:
None
ABSENT:
councilmembers Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson
and Partin
ADJOURNMENT: Due to the lack of a quorum,the City Clerk adjourned
the meeting at 5:33 p.m. to Monday, January 10, 1994 at 4:30 p.m.
in the Administrative Conference Room.
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