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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 28,1994
The Regular Meeting of the cypress City Council was called to order at 5:40 p.m.,
Monday, November 28, 1994, In the Council Chamber, 5275 orange Avenue, cypress,
Mayor Richard partin presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council members Age, Bowman, Kerry, Nicholson and Partin
None
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John cavanaugh
and staff members Bacock, Chrlstoffels, Decarlo, Eynon, storey and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 p.m. Agenda. No one wished to speak.
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 Kerry requested that Items NO.8 and 9, Consideration of Recreation and
community services Commissioners' Attendance to the 1995 california and Pacific
Southwest Recreation and park Conference and Consideration of Staff Attendance at the
california and Pacific SOuthwest Recreation and Park conference, respectively, be
removed. Personnel Director Bacock noted that on Item NO.7, Consideration of
Employment List Extension - Police Dispatcher 1/11 that the extension would be from
December 3,1994 to February 3, 1995.
It was moved by Council member Age and seconded by Councllmember Nicholson to
approve the Consent calendar Items NO.1 through 9, with the exception of Items NO.8
and 9. 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.1: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of October 24,1994 and November
14, 1994.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of
October 24, 1994 and November 14, 1994, as submitted.
Item NO.2: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item NO.3: Consideration of Design Review Committee'S Approval of DRC #94-27, #94-28
and #94-29.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by titles only, titles as
follow, approving DRC #94-27, #94-28 and #94-29:
RESOLUTION NO. 4413
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 94-27 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 4414
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 94-28 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 4415
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 94-29 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item NO.4: Consideration of Renewal of Contract for Off-slte Records Storage.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the renewal of the Off-slte Records
storage Contract wIth MFI Master Flies, 1000 New York street, Long Beach, CA 90813, for
the period of 12/13/94 through 12/12/95, as outlined In the report.
Item NO.5: Consideration of Acceptance of the Installation of an HVAC Unit for the
Video Room at the Council Chamber, Public Works project No. 8952.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the work for the Installation for an
HVAC Unit for the Video Room at the Council Chamber, Public Works project No. 8952, as
being satisfactorily completed In conformance with the Plans and specifications; 2)
Approve the final retention payment to Diamond Air conditioning corporation, 26712
Sierra Vista, Mission Viejo, california 92692, thirty (301 days after the Notice of completion
Is flied; and 3l 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 flied, and to
release the Faithful Performance Bond upon the expiration of one year's guarantee
upon the Director of Public Works' concurrence.
Item NO.6: ConsIderation of Americans With Disabilities Act <ADA> - Title II . status of City
Compliance Activity.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item NO.7: Consideration of Employment List Extension. POlice Dispatcher 111I.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the extension of the current
employment list for the position of Police Dispatcher 1/11.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding Item NO.8 and 9, Recreation and Community services Commissioners' and
staff Attendance at the 1995 california and Pacific southwest Recreation and Park
conference, Councllmember Kerry asked that consideration be given to limiting the
number of participants at the Conference. Council member Nicholson said that It would
be limIted by the amount of money allocated. The Recreation and park Director agreed
and If others wanted to attend, they would share the additional cost. Recreation and
Community services Commission Leo Friedland commented that the Conference Is very
Important with the networking and exchange of Information when so many of the
Recreation and Park activities and services are In danger of being eliminated. Those
Commissioners that go are Willing to share the burden of the cost.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Councllmember Nicholson that
the City Council, actIng as the ex-offlclo governing Board of Directors of the cypress
Recreation and Park District, approve the Recreation and Community services
commissioners', the Recreation and park Director and two Recreation Services Managers'
attendance to the california and Pacific southwest Recreation and Park conference, to
be held from March 2.5, 1995, In san Jose, california, and be reimbursed for all actual
and necessary expenses Incurred. 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
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Partin recessed the meeting at S:45 p.m. to enable the City
Council to enter Into Closed session to discuss two Liability Claims (Government Code
section 54956.9Sl Claimants carol Black, Glendora Torregano and Helen Cal and Claimant
Mike Welsh vs. the City of cypress, Conference with Legal Council on existing litigation
(Subdivision lal of section 54956.91, Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code
section 54957.6) and PUbliC Employee Release (Government Code section 549571, The
newly-alected Councllmembers Mary Ann Jones and Tom carroll also attended the Closed
Session. The meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m. with all Councllmembers present. Also
present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney John cavanaugh and
staff members Bacock, Chrlstoffels, Decarlo, EynOn, storey and Wicker.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Mayor Pro Tem Nicholson.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor partin announced the presentation of a donation to the Senior computer Literary
Program from supervisor Harriett Wieder. NO one was present.
The City of Cypress was presented with the AAA Pedestrian safety Citation Award from
Susan L Dabinett, Assistant Manager of the Automobile Club of southern california. The
plaque was for a fatality free pedestrian safety record for a three year period.
Election Certification:
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8. 1994: The City Manager presented the staff report dated
November 22, 1994, to which was attached a Resolution declaring the results of the
General Municipal Election held on November 8,1994 and the orange county Registrar of
Voters' Certificate of the Canvass of the Election.
It was moved by Council member Nicholson and seconded by Council member Age to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as fOllOWS, declaring the result of the General
Municipal Election held on November 8, 1994.
RESOLUTION NO. 4416
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING
THE FACT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 1994,
DECLARING THE RESULT AND SUCH MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW.
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 accordance with section 5 of the above Resolution NO. 4416, the following is a
statement of the results of said election.
1. That the whole number of votes cast In the precincts except absent voter ballots
was 13,274.
That the whole number of absent voter ballots cast in the City was 2,494, making
a total of 15,768 votes cast in the City.
2. That the number of persons voted for at the election for Member of the City
Council are as follows:
Reynold Elkin
Alice Kotloff spatz
Walter K. Bowman
Steven D. Bradley
3. Elected as a member of the City Council for the full term of four years were:
Mary Ann Jones
Tom Carroll
Chuck Hicks
Tom Carroll
Mary Ann Jones
Walter K. Bowman
6,165
5,695
5,486
4. That the number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given
in the City to each of the persons above named for the respective office for
which the persons were candidates were as listed below.
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Councilmembers Nicholson and Partin resigned their offices.
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Councilmembers Tom
carroll and Mary Ann Jones and reelected Councilmember Walter K. Bowman and the
new Council members took their seats on the dais.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION: The City Clerk made some Introductory
remarks and asked for discussion. Councilmember Carroll referred to the City Charter
and the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem'S duties. He did not seek to be Mayor but considered
it appropriate that he be considered for the position of Mayor Pro Tem for two reasons:
1l the vote count on November 8; and 2) the team building opportunity for the City
Council. He believed that a senior Council member as Mayor and himself as Mayor Pro
Tem would be good for cypress, the City Council and staff.
The City Clerk called for nominations for the office of Mayor.
Council member Bowman nominated Councllmember Age for Mayor. A motion was
made by Councllmember Kerry and seconded by Councllmember Bowman to close the
nominations. The motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Age, Bowman, carroll, Jones and Kerry
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Clerk declared the position of Mayor filled by Councllmember Age with a
unanimous vote.
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Mayor Age thanked the Council for their support and she looked forward to a very
productive year. She would like to continue the positive direction that the former
Council had taken.
Mayor Age assumed her seat and opened the nominations for Mayor Pro Tern.
Councllmember Kerry nominated council member Bowman for Mayor Pro Tem.
council member Jones nominated Councllmember Carroll for the office of Mayor Pro
Tem. It was moved by Council member Bowman and seconded by Councllmember Kerry
to close the nominations and hearing no objections, the Mayor so ordered. Mayor Age
asked that all those In favor of Councllmember Bowman for Mayor Pro Tem cast an
"Aye" vote. The nomination carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Kerry and Age
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: carroll and Jones
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The City Manager noted that there were some presentations to be made and the first
would be from congressman Ed Royce'S office.
Ms. Linda LeQuire, representing Congressman ROyce, congratulated Council member
Nicholson and Mayor partin and presented a Certificate of special congressional
ReCognition to each of them for their years of service and dedication to the City of
cypress.
Mayor Age presented the City seal plaque to former Councllmember Nicholson and the
City seal plaque and Mayor's plaque to former Mayor partin. Mayor Age announced that
there will be a roast on January 28, 1995 for RiChard partin.
Mr. Partin spoke about his 18 years of public service to the City of cypress as a member
of the Planning Commission and the City Council. He enjoyed his time working with
staff and the citizens and all Councils try to do what Is best for the City as a whole.
Council member Bowman expressed his gratification In being reelected to the City
Council. He took pride In that the City of cypress was fiscally one of the best cities in
Orange county which had to do with each Councllmember doing their work and putting
forth their best efforts.
Council members Kerry, carroll, Jones and the City Manager provided their personal
comments and wished the two retiring Council members well in their future endeavors.
RECESS: Mayor Age acknowledged the presence of supervisor Wieder In the audience.
She called a recess at 8:10 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:15 p.m. with all
Council members present.
supervisor Harriett Wieder made a donation of $5,000.00 to the Director of Recreation
and Parks District, who accepted on behalf of the senior Citizens center, to the senior
computer Literary program. She congratulated the new Councllmembers.
Council member Jones thanked everyone who voted for her, Introduced her family and
thanked them for their support. She Will give everyone fair and equal consideration.
Council member Carroll expressed his thanks to the voters, his family who worked very
hard to get him elected and vowed to do the best possible job.
Council member Bowman said that running for public office Is a humbling, but good
experience. He expressed his appreciation to all the people that supported him and the
Council will all work to do their very best for the whole community.
The City Manager summarized the actions taken by the Council during the 5:30 p.m.
portion of the Agenda.
The City Attorney reviewed discussions held during the Closed Session on five Items as
listed on the Agenda. One liability claim on carol Black, et al and the other on Mike
Welsh. There was also discussion on pending litigation with PW construction, inC. and
the City of cypress. TwO personnel matters Involved discussion with the labor
negotiator on the Maintenance Employees Association and the other on public
employee release.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda.
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Mr. Tony smith, 6033 Trinidad Avenue, cypress, welcomed the new Council members. He
spoke about a public notice In the News-Enterprise that the City was Intending to file a
Negative Declaration for a proposed food distribution warehouse facility. He proposed
that, after the public hearing was held on December 12, the Council fUlly address any
questions or Issues raised by citizens prior to making any decision. He requested the
Council reject the Negative Declaration process as Inappropriate and require a fUll
Environmental Impact Analysis to determine the cumulative Impact that this facility,
along with the others approved, would have. He didn't believe that a 24 hour
distribution center was conducive to the environment and urged the Council to
consider the will and desires of the residents before any action was taken. The City
Attorney advised that the process Is proceeding according to the requirements set by
law.
Mr. Jim Rode, 11336 Holder street, cypress, referenced a statement supposedly made by
the City Manager on the opening of Holder street. The major concerns are danger to
school children, Increased noise, decreased safety and declining property values. He
asked to obtain any and all Information regarding Holder street in advance of any action
and requested any action be made public.
The City Manager clarified that In a meeting with residents concerned with the Shaw
Development, he did state that at some point In the future, the Holder street opening
would need to be discussed but he did not state that Holder street would be opened
next year. He further Indicated that any decision on Holder Street would be SUbject to
full public discussion.
Ms. Ellen Klppel, 11664 Blackmer street, cypress, voiced her opposition to a second
warehouse. A food distribution warehouse would have refrigerated trucks and the
quality of life will deteriorate In the south part of the city.
Mayor Age clarified that the food distribution warehouse Is proposed for cypress Land
property, not warland property. secondly, there will be a public hearing on December
12.
Council member Kerry stated that another rumor that needed to be dispelled was that
of vehicle trips. The Public Works Director explained that the 900 figure that keeps
being mentioned is 900 trips, which is a combination of normal vehicles and trucks. It is
substantially less than 900 trucks, it Is a total of 900 vehicle trips.
MS. Susan Eldridge, 6383 Bataan street, cypress, referred to a "meet the candidates"
program where the question was raised about voting on issues involving persons or
businesses from whom they had received campaign contributions. She asked that
Council member Bowman abstain from voting on the food distribution warehouse issue
since he received a substantial donation to his campaign from cypress Land.
Mayor Age clarified that accepting a gift of over $250 from an organization would
automatically preclude a Councllmember from voting on that organization's project.
However, when a candidate runs for office, it is different; there is no campaign
contribution limit, anything more than S99 has to be declared. The only time a
Council member abstains from voting on a project Is when there Is a personal financial
gain or a conflict of interest because of personal business interest.
Councilmember Bowman said that the money he has left from his campaign funds will
be donated to a non-profit organization.
The City Attorney advised that the laws Involving political campaign contributions and
conflict of Interest are mutually exclusive. They don't apply to abstaining on actions
when there is a campaign contribution. Once the candidate becomes a Council member
then a gift of $250 or more requires the Councllmember abstain on the Issue involving
the person or business having provided the gift.
Mr. Dave conde, 11301 Anegada street, cypress, spoke about the proposed food
distribution warehouse and the attempt to gather Information on the project and they
were denied by City staff stating the file was Incomplete and no Information will be
made available until tomorrow. He requested an extension on the Notice of Intent to
file a Negative Declaration so that the notice takes effect after the Information is
available.
Mayor Age asked Staff to describe the process.
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The Planning Director clarified that the environmental information is available. The file
that relates to the conditional use permit Is not yet available. The notice referred to
the environmental Information. Several of the neighborhood residents have been In
reviewing all of the Information and have read through the Initial study. The floor Plans
and elevations pertain to the conditional use permit. The final determination on the
Negative Declaration Is made at the public hearing with the conditional use permit.
The City Attorney advised that the distinction Is the environmental documents are
available at the time of the Notice of Intent to Adopt the Negative Declaration, which is
a separate Issue. When the application for a proposed conditional use permit or for any
entitlement Is flied with the City, State law says that the City has 30 days to deem the
application complete. The City cannot utilize documents until the application Is deemed
complete and, prior to that time, these records are not defined as public records.
Council member Kerry asked that a set of the environmental documents be provided to
the library.
Regarding project plans, the City Attorney advised that they cannot be released without
the applicant's consent because plans are proprietary In nature.
Mr. Alan Crowder, 6881 Reef ton Avenue, cypress, suggested that a traffic evaluation be
done regarding any opening of Holder Street because valley View and Knott have had a
tremendous amount of accidents at the Orangewood Intersections.
Mayor Age stated that the City Is In the process of having a traffic stUdy done. The
opening of Holder Street is a very sensitive Issue. It Is on the General Arterial Plan and,
at some point, It will be opened but not before a public hearing.
Mrs. Kathy Simcox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, cypress, commented that they had many
concerns and questions that were not answered. She voiced her concerns about the
City staff withholding Information from the residents in the neighborhood. Signs from
their association were removed by City staff and neither her phone call to the City
Manager or the City Attorney were returned. She wanted to know when the proJects
become pUblic information and why their signs were taken when others were not.
The City Manager was advised the project log was not publiC record; therefore, no
longer an exercise of the Public Record Act. He believed that the Public Works
Department received calls about Signs In the public rights-of-way other than campaign
signs which are dealt with by a separate portion of the sign ordinance and were piCked
up by the maintenance crews as part of Clearing the public rights-of-way.
Mayor Age asked that the sign ordinance be placed on the December 12 agenda for
review.
After some discussion, Mayor Age suggested that when Mrs. Simcox calls she make It
clear that she Is not calling about the Shaw project, which Is in litigation. Ms. Simcox
said that they have had access to the Initial stUdy on the cypress Land development, but
they have not been able to get copies.
With respect to the project log, the City Attorney clarified that the position taken was
the log Is not considered to be a public document and that means that the City does
not have to release It. It does not mean the City can't release or cannot prevent them
from seeing It If the Council directs staff to do so. He also explained portions of the
PUblic Records Act. MS. Simcox asked that the Council allow the residents to see the
project log.
It was moved by Council member Bowman and seconded by Councllmember Kerry to
place the public'S review of the project 109 as a Closed session agenda item. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, carrOll, Kerry, Jones and Age
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Age announced that there will be a Closed session regarding this matter
following the conclusion of the regular business meeting.
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Mr. Smith referred to the notice published In the NeWs-Enterprise and he suggested that
the 21 day review period be extended so the public can obtain a copy of the draft
Negative Declaration.
Again, the Planning Director stated that It Is available for public review according to the
CEQA requirements for 21 days.
Councilmember Kerry said If a copy Is placed In the library, then whoever wants copies
can make them. She asked that the document be placed In the library tomorrow.
Mr. Smith voiced the opinion that this was grossly unfair to the publiC and multiple
copies should be made.
Responding to Councllmember Bowman who asked If available for review meant copies
be available to take, the City Attorney advised that CEOA required the document be
available for publiC review but the law doesn't say a copy had to be provided.
Councllmember Bowman recommended that any public comments be put In writing
starting immediately regarding the proposed project and given to staff.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda. No one
wished to speak.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-
19. DRIVE-THROUGH CARWASH FOR EXISTING SHELL SERVICE STATION, 6001 ORANGE AVENUE:
Mayor Age opened the public hearing and referred to the staff report dated November
22, 1994, which requested a continuance of this hearing.
It was moved by Councllmember Bowman and seconded by Council member Kerry to
continue this item to the City Council meeting of December 12,1994 and direct staff to
re-notice the publiC hearing. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Age
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
AMENDED CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. LINCOLN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK & GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TO CONFORM TO THE
SPECIFIED SET OF STATUTORY MAXIMUM TIME LIMITS IMPOSED BY THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT LAW ("CRL"I: The Mayor opened the publiC hearing. The staff report
dated November 23,1994 asked this Item be continued.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Bowman to
continue this public hearing to the City Council meeting of December 12, 1994. The
motion unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, carrOll, Kerry, Jones and Age
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 12395-
12396 AND 12610-12878: It was moved by Council member Bowman and seconded by
Council member Kerry to approve the Warrants NO. 12395 through 12396 and 12610
through 12878 in the amount of $1,338,273.43. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Carroll, Jones, Kerry and Age
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Age recessed the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to allOW the City Council to act as
the cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 9:30 p.m. with all
Council members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
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Mr. Dave Conde stated that the citizens were all concerned people, he asked that they
be kept Informed and to include them In making decisions. He mentioned the
suggestion made at the last meeting about Instituting a Planning Commission.
Council member Kerry requested that whenever there Is a public hearing, staff make the
information available at the library as soon as possible. The Planning Director advised
that most of the Information Is associated with the environmental document and Is
available prior to the noticing of a public hearing. The report itself doesn't become
public until a few days prior to the meeting. Councllmember Kerry clarified that she
was referring to all Issues that were public hearings. She then addressed the Planning
Commission Issue, which was placed on the ballot four years ago for the public vote.
There would be some small remuneration to the Commissioners; however, the City
Attorney and City staff'S presence Is required, meetings are usually held twice a month
and the calculations were about $100,000 per year for a Planning Commission.
Mayor Age responded that the Issue went down to defeat by a vote of approximately
70/30. She suggested that If the Community feels that a Planning Commission Is
warranted, put It on the ballot.
Council member Mary Ann Jones reported that during the campaign, the citizens
expressed interest In having advisory committees. This is an Item that she will request
be put on a future agenda.
Mrs. Kitty Grltchen, 11619 Malden Street, cypress, stated that they realize the vacant
property In the south end of town will not remain strawberry fields. They would like
the development to be profitable to the citizens and the City.
Mr. Tim Keenan, 11105 Knott Avenue, Suite G, cypress, welcomed the new
Council members. He felt he was in touch with how the people feel and if the Planning
Commission Issue were put on the ballot tOday, It would pass. He suggested the Item of
a Planning Commission be placed on a future agenda.
Mrs. Terese Mccormack, 9130 Esther street, cypress, reported on the auto body shop
directly behind her home and the amount of noise that emanates from there which Is
often unbearable. She has asked the Code Enforcement Department to look Into the
matter for the past five years with no success. She has been wakened at odd hours of
the night with deliveries of old cars.
Mayor Age asked the City Manager to personally respond to Mrs. McCormack with a copy
to the Council.
Mrs. MCCormack commented that she had reported a barking dog some years ago and
never heard anything back. She said she doesn't care about the dog, but she does care
about the body shop and the noise it creates.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Age recessed the meeting at 9:40 p.m. to enable the Council to
enter Into Closed session to discuss the matter of the Planning Department's project log.
The meeting reconvened at 9:55 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
It was moved by Councllmember Bowman and seconded by Council member Kerry to
make the Planning Department's project log public Information. The motion
unanimously carried by the fOllowing roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, carroll, Kerry, Jones and Age
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Age adjourned the Council meeting at 9:55 p.m.
ATTEST:
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