Minutes 94-06-27
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 27, 1994
The Regular Meeting of the cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m.,
Monday, June 27, 1994, in the Council Chamber, 5275 orange Avenue, cypress, Mayor
Richard Partin presiding.
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PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council members Age, Kerry, Nicholson and partin
Council member Bowman
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John cavanaugh
and staff members Bacock, Christoffels, Decarlo, Eynon, storey and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 P.M. Agenda.
Mr. George savord, 41530 Enterprise cr., Temecula, CA, representing Cypress TOW, wished
to address the vehicle Towing and storage contract. Mayor Partin advised that this Item
is NO.1 on the Agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE CONTRACT. REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO.
9394-5: The City Manager asked the Finance Director to present the staff report dated
June 20, 1994, indicating that two bids were received for the City's towing service
contract. Staff requested Council's recommendation on the appropriate action to be
taken to expedite the award of this contract as the present contract expired on June 30,
1994.
Responding to Council member Kerry, the City Attorney stated that he did have a
recommendation but would ask that the parties continue with the process and he
would then make a recommendation to the Council if there had been no resolution.
The Finance Director provided the Council with the results of staff's investigation of
charges of Rossmoor Towing from the City of Seal Beach.
Mr. George Savord expressed concern because the bid specifications were less than the
usual Police requirements. He felt that Rossmoor Towing had seriously compromised its
regular charges. He believed that Cypress TOw had been seriously prejudiced by the
process inasmuch as their charges were disclosed in their contract renewal process.
Mr. Leo Hansen, 4620 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, President of Five-City Automotive and
Repair center, thanked the Council for the privilege of serving the City for the past 28
years. cypress Tow is a family business and it is a modern, state-of-the-art facility.
Mr. David Hansen, 4576 Everest Circle, cypress, reported on the economics of Cypress
TOW, the amount of their investment on Lincoln Avenue and sales taxes paid to the City.
He thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak.
Mr. Gerald stein, 11627 E. Telegraph Road, santa Fe Springs, was present representing
Rossmoor TOwing. He had provided the Council with his response to Mr. savord's letter
dated June 21, 1994 and presented an argument for Rossmoor Tow receiving the vehicle
towing and storage contract.
Mr. Tom Lewis, President of Rossmoor Towing, sequoia Avenue, Cypress, explained the
differences between the costs presented in his proposal and the results of staff's
investigation. He felt that his bid was good and he could do a good job over the 36
month period.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by councilmember Nicholson to
renew the vehicle towing and storage contract with Cypress Auto Tow. Councilmember
Age stated that she was recommending the renewal because of the outstanding
cooperation between the cypress Police Department and Cypress Auto Tow.
Council member Nicholson based her decision on the many years of the City conducting
business with Cypress Tow. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE STREET REHABILITATION AND SLURRY SEAL
OF VARIOUS ALLEYS, CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT AND WELLSON DRIVE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 9316: The PUblic Works Director reviewed the staff report dated June 15, 1994,
which described the four bids received for Project NO. 9316. The funding source for this
project is gas tax monies.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Council member Nicholson to
find the lowest responsible bidder to be Sully-Miller contracting Company and award a
contract for PUblic Works Project NO. 9316 in the amount of $290,529.25 (award amount
of $264,117.50 plus 10% contingency) to SUlly-Miller contracting Company, 1100 E.
orangethorpe Avenue, Suite 200, Anaheim, CA 92801. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT EXAMINATION: The City
Manager asked the Police Chief to summarize the staff report dated June 9, 1994, which
requested the renewal of a contract with Martin Luther Hospital for sexual assault
examinations. To utilize the services of Martin Luther Hospital at the rate of $650.00 per
examination, a formal agreement must be renewed. The Cheif corrected the staff
report recommendation stating the contract would be for a period of 12 months
expiring on May 31, 1995.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Council member Age to
renew the contract for sexual assault examinations to Martin Luther Hospital, 1830 West
Romneya Drive, Anaheim, CA 92801 not to exceed $16,250.00 for a 12 month period
ending May 31, 1995. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF CONTINUING PART-TIME CONTRACT BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES: The
Planning Director presented the staff report dated June 20, 1994, which advised that the
Building Division had utilized the services of a part-time building inspector since March
1988. Due to the vacancy of a building inspector position that will not be filled, $52,SOO
has been budgeted to cover the use of an as-needed contract inspector.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Council member Age to
authorize the continuation of part-time contract building Inspection services with Melad
and Associates, 8907 Warner Avenue, #161, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 on an as-needed
basis, at the hourly rate of $35, not to exceed $52,500. The motion unanimously carried
by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CONSENT CALENDAR:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
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 Nicholson asked that Item NO.9, Consideration of Attendance to the
Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum and Elected Officials Redevelopment
Seminar be removed. Councilmember Kerry requested Items No. 11 and 17,
Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Required for the Conduct of the November 8,
1994 General Municipal Election and Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions requesting
the orange county Transportation Authority to Allocate Combined Transportation
Program Funds for the Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street Traffic Signal Interconnect
projects, Public Works Project NOs. 9314 and 9322 be pulled. Council member Age asked
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that Item No. 13, Consideration of Professional services for Administration Department
and Consideration of Amendment for Solid Waste Management Services Among the
Cities of cypress, La palma, LoS Alamltos and Seal Beach be removed for discussion.
The Personnel Director referred to Item No. 14 and reported that all of the MOU
extensions have been approved.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Councllmember Nicholson to
approve the Consent Calendar Items NO.5 through 17 with the exception of Items NO.9,
11,13 and 17. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
Item NO.5: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of Regular Meeting of June 13, 1994
and the Adjourned Regular Meetings of June 16, 1994 and June 20, 1994.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of June 13, 1994, June 16,
1994 and June 20, 1994, as submitted, with Mayor Partin abstaining on the June 20, 1994
Minutes due to his absence at the meeting.
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 an Application for an Original Alcoholic Beverage License
Filed by Edward Allred, President/Director, Lloyd Arnold, Vice president/Director, Christo
Bardis, secretarylTreasurer/Director of LARC Market Place, Inc., D.B.A. The Market Place at
Los Alamitos Race course, 5303 Katella Avenue, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item NO.8: Consideration of Monthly Investment Program for the Month of April 1994.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 10: Consideration of an application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer
Filed by Hong Soo & In Sun NO, D.B.A. Eddie's Liquor, 5004 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 12: Consideration of City Manager's Attendance at the 80th Annual Conference
of the International City Management Association.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the City Manager
at the 80th Annual Conference of the International City Management Association, to be
held in Chicago, on september 18-21,1994, and be reimbursed for all actual and
necessary expenses Incurred.
Item No. 14: Consideration of Extensions to Employees' Memoranda of understanding.
Recommendation: That the City Council move to ratify the extensions to the
Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Cypress Employees' Association
(CEAl, Maintenance Employees' Association (MEA), Mid-Management Employees'
Association (MMEAl, Police Management Association (PMA), and Public Works Maintenance
Supervisors' Association (PWMSA), as submitted by the June 27, 1994 meeting.
Item NO. 15: Consideration of Authorization to waive Permit Fees for the Replacement
of Sidewalk at 5936 Suva street.
Recommendation: That the City Council waive the $90 permit fee for the replacement
of the sidewalk at 5936 Suva street and direct staff to prepare and bring back to the
City Council for consideration an ordinance modifying current City Code to provide
permit fee exemptions for the replacement of sidewalk located in the public right-of-
way.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Annual Requallfication of Participating Cities in the County
of orange Arterial Highway Financing Program lAHFPJ.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, informing AHFP Advisory Committee that the Circulation Element of the Cypress
General Plan conforms to the county Master Plan of Arterial Highways IMPAH).
RESOLUTION NO. 4329
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CONCERNING THE
STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CYPRESS GENERAL PLAN CONFORMING
TO THE COUNTY MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS (MPAH).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item No.9, Consideration of Attendance to the Mayors and Council Members
Executive Forum and Elected Officials Redevelopment Seminar Sponsored by the League
of california cities, Councllmember Nicholson mentioned budgetary constraints and
asked If three Council members will be attending this Seminar. The City Manager
reported that there will be no staff members attending. It was moved by
Council member Nicholson and seconded by Council member Age to authorize the
attendance of any interested Council Member and appropriate staff members to the
Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum and the Elected Officials Redevelopment
Seminar sponsored by the League of California Cities, to be held on July 27-29,1994 and
JUly 29-30,1994, respectively, in Monterey, CA and be reimbursed for all actual and
necessary expenses incurred. The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
In regard to Item No. 11, Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Required for the
Conduct of the November 8, 1994 General Municipal Election, Councilmember Kerry
noted that the City is mandated to provide translations in Spanish and Vietnamese,
which increases the cost. It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by
Councilmember Nicholson to adopt the Resolutions by title Only, titles as follow: 1)
calling and Giving Notice of the General Municipal Election to be Held on November 8,
1994; 2) Requesting the orange county Board of supervisors to Consolidate Said Election
With the Statewide General Election; and 3) Adopting Regulations for City Council
Candidates Pertaining to the Candidates Statements.
RESOLUTION NO. 4330
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING
AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1994, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER.
RESOLUTION NO. 4331
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO
CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8,1994,
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT
TO SECTION 23302 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
RESOLUTION NO. 4332
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
The motion unanimOUSly carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
With reference to Item No. 13, Consideration of Professional Services for Administration
Department and Consideration of Amendment for Solid Waste Management Services
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Among the Cities of Cypress, La palma, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach, Councilmember Age
asked if some of the duties of this position would be transferred to Environmental
Affairs or to an individual that might be hired in the near future. The City Manager
responded that restructuring Is always considered. It was moved by Council member
Age and seconded by Councllmember Nicholson to: 1l authorize the City Manager to
extend the Professional Services Agreement for one (1) year, beginning JUly 1,1994; and
2l Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the renewal amendments from the
cities of La palma, LOS Alamitos and seal Beach regarding the extension of the Solid
Waste Management Services Agreement for the period of JUly 1,1994 through June 30,
1995. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
Regarding Item No. 17, Consideration of Adoption of Resolutions Requesting the orange
county Transportation Authority to Allocate Combined Transportation Program Funds
for the Lincoln Avenue and Walker Street Traffic Signal Interconnect projects, Public
Works Project NOS. 9314 and 9322, Councilmember Kerry requested this item be
removed from the Consent Calendar so her vote would be consistent with her previous
action.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Mayor Partin to adopt the
Resolutions by title only, titles as follow, requesting the orange county Transportation
Authority to allocate combined transportation funds for the Lincoln Avenue and Walker
Street Traffic Signal Interconnect Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 4333
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, REQUESTING THE
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO ALLOCATE COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR LINCOLN AVENUE TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERCONNECT PROJECT.
RESOLUTION NO. 4334
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, REQUESTING THE
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY TO ALLOCATE COMBINED
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM FUNDS FOR WALKER STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INTERCONNECT PROJECT.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Nicholson and Partin
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
ORDINANCES (Second Readinq) & RESOLUTIONS:
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Council member Nicholson to
adopt the Resolution by title onlY, title as follows, approving Tentative Parcel Map No.
94-132.
RESOLUTION NO. 4335
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 94-132 - WITH CONDITIONS (6300 KATELLA AVENUEl.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
It was moved by Council member Nicholson and seconded by Council member Age to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving DRC No. 94-11.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4336
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 94-11 - WITH CONDITIONS (LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK SWAP
MEET, 5303 KATELLA AVENUEl.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Council member Nicholson to
order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows and to adopt the
Ordinance increasing the Business Tax Rate Schedule.
ORDINANCE NO. 919
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING SECTION 15-
30 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS INCREASING THE BUSINESS TAX RATE
SCHEDULE.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Nicholson and partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kerry
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 6:26 p.m. to allow the Council to
enter Into a Closed Session to discuss those personnel and property negotiation issues
listed on the agenda. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m., with all Council members
present except Council member Bowman. Also present were staff members Bacock,
Christoffels, Decarlo, Eynon, storey and Wicker.
7:30 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem Nicholson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Ms. Aretta Merket, representing the Buena park-Cypress-La palma Association of Realtors,
presented the American Home Week's pride in property Awards for the Contest Winners,
who were Mr. and Mrs. poole, 5163 sequoia Avenue and the Grand Prize Winners, the
Gibbs Family at 5902 Lime Avenue.
The CO-Chairmen of the Cypress community Festival Association, Jewell Tolkin and
Johnnie perkins, presented Festival memorabilia to each Council member and the City
Attorney. At Councilmember Age's request, Chairman Tolkin mentioned the events that
would be taking place during Festival week.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
Mr. R. L. Kernes, 8762 Grindlay street, cypress, rebutted occurrences during the June 13,
1994 City Council meeting where he felt he was ridiculed. He then played a tape
recording of his phone conversation with Mayor partin and Councilmember Kerry.
Ms. Julie Whittington, 6592 Trotter Drive, Huntington Beach, employed as an Early
Childhood Education Instructor with the Cypress Recreation and Park District Kids'
Corner program, publicly tendered her resignation from the position to protest
management's treatment of Kids' Corner staff.
Councilmember Kerry reported that the Minor B Little League Team went to the
Tournament of Champions, the youngest team ever to do so, capturing second place in
their group.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda. NO one
wished to speak.
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The City Manager advised of the actions taken by the Council during the 5:30 p.m.
portion of the Agenda.
The City Attorney reviewed those discussions held during Closed Session on those
agendized items of property negotiations Involving three separate properties under
Government Code Section 54956.8 and a conference with the labor negotiator regarding
the Cypress Public safety Employees' Association and other Public Employees'
Associations identified under Government Code Section 54957.6. No action was taken In
closed session on any of the aforementioned subjects.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT NO.2 TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-17. ENCLOSURE OF THE EXISTING PATIO AREA. GOURMET PIE
AND PASTRY COMPANY, 4139 BALL ROAD: The public hearing was opened by Mayor partin.
The City Manager asked that the Planning Director present the staff report dated June
20,1994, which was continued from the Council meeting held on May 23,1994.
Discussion of this item was continued due to adjacent residents' complaints of noise
generated by the subject restaurant's operations. The major noise concern pertained to
activities conducted outside the back door of the Gourmet Pie and Pastry restaurant
during late night or early morning hours. The applicant visited the residents of the six
condominium units located closest to the rear of the Gourmet Pie and pastry restaurant
to gather comments and suggestions regarding any noise concerns they may have.
Staff felt the noise concerns directly related to the Gourmet Pie and pastry restaurant
can be resolved, as conditioned. Therefore, staff recommended the City Council
approve the proposed enclosure of the front patio dining area of the existing
restaurant with the revision to Condition No. 21.
Council members discussed the removal and placement of the speed bumps in the ailey
behind the center.
Mr. Tony Richards, Gourmet Pie and pastry Company, 4139 Ball Road, Cypress, explained
why they needed an enclosed patio area. He also had attempted to speak to the
neighbor who made the complaint and he has talked to all the adjacent neighbors.
No one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the proposed project.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Council member Kerry to close
the public hearing and approve Amendment NO.2 to Conditional use Permit No. 89-17,
subject to conditions. Councilmember Age also directed staff to contact the
management company of the center to remove and replace the existing speed bump
behind the restaurant. Responding to Council member Kerry, the Planning Director read
an added condition as follows, "The City Staff shall contact the property management
company and request that noise mitigation measures be implemented, such as,
relocation and replacement of the speed bump with a speed hump and the installation
of perimeter landscaping." For the record, the Planning Director advised that Council
would be approving the project as categorically Exempt, Class 1 in accordance with the
california Environmental Quality Act.
RESOLUTION NO. 4337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING
AMENDMENT NO.2 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 89-17 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: ADOPTION OF THE 1994-95 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT: Mayor partin opened the public hearing. The
City Manager called upon the Finance Director to present the staff report dated June 16,
1994, which would complete the process to adopt the cypress Recreation and Park
District budget. The total proposed bUdget is $331,667 or 9.5% less than the 1993-94
adopted budget. The operating expenditures recommended for adoption are $121,789
or 4.1% less than the prior year's adopted operating expenditures.
Mayor Partin asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
adoption of the proposed Recreation and Park District budget. NO one spoke.
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It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Council member Nicholson that
the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and park District, close the public hearing and adopt the 1994-95 District
Budget as proposed and shown on the attachment to the staff report. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF THE ADOPTION OF THE 1994-95 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The
City Manager summarized the staff report dated June 16, 1994, which indicated that the
preliminary 1994-95 budget was reviewed by the City Council and their
recommendations have been incorporated into the budget document. The total
proposed budget is $534,182 or 2.9% less than the 1993-94 adopted budget. The
operating expenditures recommended for adoption are $459,515 or 2.9% less than the
prior year's adopted operating expenditures. The total operating revenues presented
for adoption are $17,188,435 which is $734,586 or 4.1% below the prior year's adopted
budget.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Age to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as fOllOWS, approving the annual budget for the fiscal
year commencing July 1, 1994 and fixing the limitations of expenditures for the funds
listed and the functions, departments and activities carried on under such funds.
RESOLUTION NO. 4338
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING THE ANNUAL
BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1,1994, AND FIXING THE
LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS,
DEPARTMENTS AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, NichOlson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR CONFORMITY FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT/PUBLIC WORKS. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION - STREET AND
STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON GRACE AVENUE AND LA SALLE STREET: The City Manager
asked the Planning Director to review the staff report dated June 6, 1994, which advised
that the county is considering the acquisition of portions of Grace Avenue and La Salle
street for additional right-of-way for the completion of Phase II of Street and Storm
Drain Improvements. The subject site was formerly under the county's jurisdiction and
improvements to this section of the master storm drainage system had begun during
that period. Staff is requesting that City Council render a formal determination that the
proposed land acquisition for the storm drain improvements are in conformance with
the Land Use Element of the General Plan completing the original Cypress Acres Street
and Storm Drain Improvement project.
It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Council member Nicholson to
determine that the Right-of-Way AcqUisition - Street and Storm Drain Improvements on
Grace Avenue and La Salle Street are in compliance with the original Cypress Acres
Infrastructure Improvement project and the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF SEVEN-YEAR MEASURE M CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: The Public
Works Director outlined the staff report dated June 14, 1994 to which was attached the
draft Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for the City of Cypress encompassing the
years 1994-95 through 2000-2001. Funding sources for these projects have been
identified as congestion Management Program (gas tax) monies, Measure M "turn back"
and developer monies. The capital Improvement Program schedule is subject to
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT <ADA) COMMITTEEfTECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE/ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATING TEAM RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPLEMENTATIONS
OF THE ARCHITECTURAL BARRIER IDENTIFICATION REPORT: The Personnel Director
summarized the staff report dated June 23, 1994, which outlined several alternative
solutions made by the committees In response to the Architectural Barrier Identification
Report in order to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act <ADAJ. The
Committees then presented their recommendations to the Administrative coordinating
Team for review.
Councilmember Age remarked that she agreed with the recommendation, but would
the closing of the Nature park discontinue the opportunity for Boy Scouts using it to
earn merit badges. The Personnel Director replied that any use by the BOY Scouts would
not be an accessibility Issue.
Councilmembers then discussed the responsibility of accessibility to other City-owned
buildings.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Councllmember Kerry to adopt
the recommendations of the Administrative coordinating Team for compliance efforts
with the ADA and appropriate $431,853 as follows:
1. From the unreserved fund balance of the City's General Fund to account 4186-11-
412-24 in the amount of $136,242, and
2. From the unreserved fund balance of the Recreation and park District's General
Fund to account 4186-12-533-29 in the amount of $295,611.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF REORGANIZATION OF BUDGETED POSITIONS - PHASE II FOLLOW UP: The
Personnel Director reviewed the staff report dated June 24, 1994, which provided a
review and follOW-UP to Phase II, City-wide reorganization. The report, referred to as
Phase III, shall focus on various resolutions and jOb specifications related to Phase II.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Council member Age to: 1)
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the class speCifications
and compensation for Redevelopment Technician and Contract/Environmental Affairs
Manager; and 2) approve the jOb specifications for those positions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4339
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND ACTING AS EX-
OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A
SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 3574, BY
ADDING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITIONS OF
REDEVELOPMENT TECHNICIAN AND CONTRACT/ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS MANAGER TO
THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR
EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF CITY TREASURER APPOINTMENT: The City Manager presented the staff
report dated June 22, 1994, which Indicated that an appointment for City Treasurer was
necessary and, in the past, the Incumbent Finance operations Manager was also
appointed by Council as Treasurer. A candidate selection had been made to fill the full-
time regular position of Finance Operations Manager and it is therefore recommended
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to appoint the incumbent to the City Treasurer's position. The Finance Director
explained that the two positions, Finance Director and Treasurer, were separate to
provide a check and balance system.
It was moved by Councilmember Nicholson and seconded by Councilmember Age to
appoint the Finance operations Manager, wendy Hooper Davis, to the City Treasurer
position. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 10345-
10562: It was moved by Councilmember Age and seconded by Councilmember Kerry to
approve the Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 10345 through 10562 in the
amount of $865,629.69. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
council member Age suggested that a pOlicy be implemented outlining those events
where costs incurred by Council would be reimbursed. The City Manager recommended
that a policy be established during a future Council workshop.
RECESS: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at 9:10 p.m. to allow the Council to act as
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 9:20, with all
Council members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
The City Manager stated that legislation introduced by the Federal Government HR 3636
that needed Council action immediately had just come to Staff's attention today. HR
3636 would take away the City's ability to regulate cable TV and eliminate franchise fees
the City now receives from the cable company.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by councilmember Nicholson to
add this item to the agenda as an emergency item. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Councilmember Nicholson to
direct staff to call the City's U.S. congressman on behalf of the Cypress City Council
voicing their objection to the passage of HR 3636. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
The Recreation and Park Director announced that the 7th Annual MUlti-Agency Fireworks
Celebration will be held at the Armed Forces Reserve Center on Monday night, July 4,
1994.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Partin adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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