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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
JUly 24, 1995
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:04 p.m. on
MOnday, July 24, 1995, in the Administrative Conference Room, west wing, City Hall, 5275
orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Cecilia L. Age presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council members Bowman, carroll, Kerry and Age
Council member Jones
Also present were City Manager/City Clerk Darrell Essex, Recreation and Parks Director
Marvin DeCarlo and Recreation Services Manager Ruth Raheb.
JOINT MEETING: cypress Senior Citizens Commission
Mayor Age convened the meeting and Introductions were made. Senior Citizens
Commission Members present were Dobrlck, Dodson, Galley, Noe, Thrutchley and
Chairperson Ballerinl. Three items were discussed: Adult Day care, which the seniors
indicated a need for and they were advised that this will be one of the advisory
measures on the November 7 ballot.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES ARRIVED AT 5:07 P.M.
Other Issues were pre-fabricated Granny housing, reviewing the need for that type of
housing, which Is already allowed by the City code and ADA parKing issues surrOunding
the new Senior Citizens Center with alternatives being suggested for better placement
of handicapped parKing. Staff was directed to pursue those alternative suggestions.
RECESS: Mayor Age recessed the meeting at 5:33 p.m. to enable the Council to move to
the Council Chamber for the remainder of the 5:30 p.m. portion of the Agenda. The
meeting reconvened at 5:38 p.m. with all Council members present. Also present were
the City Manager/City ClerK Darrell Essex, City Attorney John cavanaugh and staff
members BacocK, Chrlstoffels, Decarlo, Kelly, storey and Wicker.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 P.M. Agenda. No one wished to speaK.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR POLICE VEHICLES: The City Manager asKed the
Police Chief to present the staff report dated July 12, 1995 which advised that there are
two unmarked police vehicles scheduled for replacement in the current capital outlay
Budget. He corrected one of the unit numbers Indicated in the report from "605" to
"631". The City Council, at its regular meeting of March 17, 1995, authorized the Issuance
of a "Letter of Intent" to Maurice J. sopp and Son Chevrolet, 6400 South Atlantic Blvd.,
Bell, to purchase two unmarked vehicles under the Los Angeles county Metropolitan
Transit Authority contract after July 1,1995.
It was moved by Council member Jones and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to:
1. determine that It is in the best Interest of the City to dispense with formal
competitive bidding pursuant to City Code Section 21A-9F, and
2. authorize the purchase of two (2) pOlice pacKage vehicles from Maurice J. Sopp
and son, 400 South Atlantic Blvd., Bell, CA 90201, in an amount not to exceed
536,133.02.
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
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.
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Councllmember Carroll asKed that the Minutes of July 10, 1995 be removed.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Council member Jones to
approve the Consent Calendar Items NO.2 through 8, with the exception of Item NO.2.
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
Item NO.3: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions presented
for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item NO.4: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of DRC #95-39.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title onlY, title as
follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit #95-39 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4514
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 95-39 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item NO.5: Consideration of ReapPointment of Senior Citizens Commissioner Mildred
Thrutchley.
Recommendation: That the City Council reappoint Mildred Thrutchley for another four-
year term of office on the Senior Citizens commission, expiring on August 3, 1999.
Item NO.6: Consideration of Renewal of Agreement With the San Gabriel valley Boys and
Girls Club to Provide Graffiti Removal Services.
Recommendation: That the City Council renew the existing graffiti removal services
agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of San Gabriel valley, 2740 Mountain View Road,
EI Monte, California 91734, for year two, beginning August 1,1995, and terminating JulY
31,1996.
Item NO.7: Consideration of Legislation and Other Issues for City Council support or
Opposition.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Authorize support of the League of
california Cities' position on AB 318 (Katz), relating to municipal water and power utility
rates; 2) Authorize support of the City Of Los Angeles' position on SB 61 (KOPP), relating
to signature requirements for Initiative charter amendment petitions; and 3) Authorize
support of the California Redevelopment Association's position relating to a legislative
proposal to shift redevelopment ERAF funds to orange county for banKruptcy recovery.
Recreation & parK District Matters:
Item NO.8: Consideration of Authorization for the Recreation and park Director to
Attend the National Recreation & Park Association Conference.
Recommendation: That the City council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and ParK District, authorize the attendance of
Recreation and ParK Director Marvin DeCarlo to the National Recreation & parK
Association Conference on October 4-8, 1995, In San Antonio, Texas, and be reimbursed
for all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Regarding the Minutes of JUly 10, 1995, Councilmember Carroll referred to page 9, 4th
paragraph, 5th line from the bottom of the paragraph, stated that the word "early"
should be changed to "yearly." on page 13, 4th paragraph, the first sentence was not
complete and he asked that it be revised. It was moved by Council member Carroll and
seconded by Councllmember Bowman to approve the Minutes of JulY 10, 1995, as
amended. 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
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CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Age recessed the meeting at 5:45 p.m. to allow the Council to
enter into Closed Session to discuss the agendlzed matter of Conference with Legal
Counsel - Existing litigation IGovernment Code Section 54956.9(a) Citizens Association for
the sensible Development of Warland Center. The meeting reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
with all Councllmembers and staff members present.
7:30 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by Councilmember Jones.
PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Age presented special Recognition Certificates to the Members
of the cYpress Minor A Cardinals -1995 Little League District 29 Tournament of
Champions.
Mr. Brandon pacheco was not present and Mayor Age asKed that his presentation be
rescheduled.
The presentation of an award to the City of Cypress was made by Chairman Barney Villa
of the Mini Grand prix Committee and Ms. Suzanne Hoehl, Executive Director of the
Arthritis Foundation.
The City Manager reviewed the discussions in the joint meeting with the Senior Citizens
Commission at 5:00 p.m. He then summarized those actions taken by the Council during
the 5:30 p.m. portion of the agenda.
The City Attorney reviewed discussions held during Closed Session on the agendized
Item of Conference with Legal Counsel, Existing Litigation, Citizens Association for the
Sensible Development of Warland center, Anthony L. smith and Regan smith, et al vs.
City of cypress, Cypress Land company, Orange county Superior Court Case No. 744436.
He reported that on Friday, JUly 21, he was informed by one of the attorneys for
Cypress Land Company that this litigation had been settled. The City of Cypress Is not a
party to the agreement and he recounted the general terms Of the settlement
agreement.
Mayor Age asKed the City Attorney if she could discuss the agreement since she was not
a party to it. The City Attorney explained that the agreement was now a pUblic record
document. The Mayor referred to and read various portions of the agreement. She said
she couldn't imagine this taKing place, the City of Cypress did not participate In the
agreement and she would not agree to anything liKe It. She stated she hOped every
registered voter knew what happened regarding this settlement.
Councllmember Bowman commented that there was a statement in the agreement that
It was Cypress Land's agreement to construct a blocK wall. The Public WorKs Director
and Community Development Director would respond to Council on this issue. Another
Item that Council member Bowman expressed concern about was the language on pp 3
and 4 and asKed the City Attorney to review that language.
Mayor Age stated that she didn't want anyone to thinK they would be planning the
BUSiness Park for the Council.
Council member Kerry said that the Council spoKe very strongly against the City of Los
Alamitos when they extorted money from Cypress based on the amount of traffic. She
believed this was another case of extortion and a select group of citizens of Cypress
have extorted money from one of the land owners.
Mayor Age commented that costing the City 570,000 on a recall election, taking money
which Is prObably around 530,000, she hoped that the citizens would come to the POllS
and give their support for what they believe Is right. She will maKe sure that every
voter In this community is aware of what happened. The Mayor asKed If the settlement
and release agreement could be made available in the library and the City Attorney
responded in the affirmative.
councllmember Carroll said that the settlement was resolved out of court through
negotiations and the City of Cypress had no part in the resolution of the dispute. The
settlement had no bearing on the conduct of the City, the City Council or the City staff.
The fact that the suit was settled with some monetary consideration does not confirm
the merit of the suit.
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Mayor Age remarKed that part of the settlement Is that they will not contest any other
Cypress Land buildings that are brought before Council.
Mayor Age reported on the events during Cypress Festival week, the Mayor's breakfast,
Concert on the Green, Tony Nieto's photography exhibit, 5-10K run, the Festival with, the
chili cookoff and pancaKe breakfast. The Recreation and ParK Director advised that Cool
Chili won first place.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters on the 5:30 P.M. Agenda.
Mr. Mike Gritchen, 11619 Malden street, Cypress, mentioned that during oral
communications at the July 10 meeting, he had questioned Councllmember Bowman
about misrepresentations In a letter he recently sent to the voters. He mentioned the
postcard enclosed which stated that "postage will be paid by addressee." The address
printed on the card was the Cypress City Clerk. Councllmember Bowman stated that the
permit holder was "Citizens for Walter K. Bowman." Mr. Grltchen said the postmaster
told him that the permit was issued to the Cypress City ClerK. He had a copy of the
revised application, a letter from the City ClerK requesting the permit be changed, a
letter from the postmaster to Council member Bowman indicating that the change he
asKed for had been accomplished. He stated that Councilmember Bowman used the
Clerk's name without authorization, denied that he used It, then he changed the name
on the permit to make it adhere to his earlier claims Mayor Age asked the City Clerk to
comment. The City Manager/City Clerk reported that he had asKed the postmaster how
she could change a permit that never existed and he wanted it clarified in writing or he
would seeK higher authority from the postal service. The City never applied for a
permit, never had a permit and the only reason the letter was sent was at the request
of the postmaster. The letter that followed from the postmaster Indicates that there
was an error and a permit was never Issued to the City of Cypress. If there were
accusations to be made, they should be made directly to the cypress Postmaster. The
City Clerk said if this continued to go on, he planned to pursue it legally because it Is
Insinuating that the City ClerK, or a member of his staff, was Involved in some type of
conspiracy by applying for a permit that would be illegal to obtain. He did not apply
for, obtain, pay for a permit and If the Cypress postmaster Is saying this, she needs to be
removed from office and he is going to suggest that if this continues.
Councilmember Bowman pointed out that the City ClerK was the addressee, he was the
applicant for the permit, he deposited the money for the permit on behalf of the
Citizens for Walter K. Bowman and he would be surprised If they honestly thought
otherwise.
MS. Verna Dodson, 5771, La Jolla way, Cypress, objected to the accusations made at each
Council meeting and she didn't intend to have 40 people charge the taxpayers for a
lawsuit that the judge threw out of court. NOW, they want to recall a Council that has
done the right things.
Mr. Don Wesling, 11431 Anegada street, cypress, said he received a letter from
Councilmember Bowman's attorney accusing him of making a statement that Mr.
Bowman was an executive of Brlggeman Disposal. Mr. wesling commented that he
never made such a statement. He then referred to an article in the July 11 edition of
the orange county Register Indicating that Cypress Is number one as far as Council cost
per citizen.
Councilmember Kerry asKed that this item be placed on the August 14 agenda for
discussion. The City Manager advised that the City Managers' Association of the county
Is upset with the report from the Rose Institute, because many cities do not allocate
their bUdget funding as Cypress does with all costs and it should be put on the agenda
for clarification.
Councilmember Carroll said that unless It is Known exactly what comprises the numbers,
there is no satisfaction that they are comparable.
Mr. Alan Buck, 6073 Nauru street, Cypress, stated that he was reviewing plot plans for
the Warland Development and 40 acres was leased by the golf course. That land was
never discussed as part of the EIS/EIR because it was under lease to a third party and
never Included In the development plans. He would formulate some questions he had,
present them to City Council representatives and would like to have some answers
prepared for public announcement at the next meeting.
Mrs. Paula English, 5975 Suva street, Cypress, referred to a letter from Mayor Age
published In the newspaper Indicating that the people in the south are anti-business
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and anti-growth. She mentioned the five main reasons that the residents didn't want
the Shaw warehouse in south Cypress. She then commented on the Cypress Land
lawsuit settlement.
Mayor Age stated that the south Cypress group has done so much damage to the
business of Cypress that even stores put up signs. She suggested that the citizens group
find out why the businesses in Cypress are so disenchanted with the group.
MS. Ingrid Kline, 6163 Trinidad Avenue, Cypress, asked the Mayor to stay with the truth
when she speaks as an elected official. All the group has been trying to do is to come
before Council to asK for their help. She asked the Council to listen to the people.
Nobody wanted to ask for the recall, they just wanted to be heard.
Council member Kerry said that on september 26, 1994, the Council listened to the
people for many hours, reviewed the project, the staff reports and there was no mud
slinging. All the mud slinging has gone on since then. She mentioned the flyer that had
been put out indicating that she had voted on the Briggeman Disposal agreement, but
she had abstained on that vote.
Mrs. Kathy Simcox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, cypress, reported on the meeting with staff
on the Shaw project about violations of the City Code. She requested that the Council
look into stronger enforcement, pOSSibly the posting of an additional bond and after
each infraction, a large portion of that bond could be taken. She then addressed the
application that Councilmember Bowman flied with the post office. Mayor Age advised
that Code Enforcement and the Police Department are aware of the situation and will
be monitoring the site.
The City Clerk said he had the word of the postmaster both verbally and In writing that
there was an error on their part in the issuance of that permit. He cannot control the
post office; however, he may contact higher authority when they Insinuate that the City
ClerK violated state law. He has been in this City too long to have someone accuse him
of a felony.
Mr. Loren van Tuyl, 9542 Margaret street, Cypress, remarKed that everyone had their
price and It was found out how much their price was down south. His consideration
was how much of that money was going to go to their political activities on this recall.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Clarification of Matters on the 7:30 P.M. Agenda. NO one
spoke.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 95-30. REQUEST
TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND-STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING RESIDENCE, 11696 JAVA STREET: The
City Manager asked the Community Development Director to present the staff report
dated JUly 13,1995, which was continued from the council meeting of JUly 10,1995 to
allow the applicant time to devise a method to best Illustrate the 336 square foot
second story addition In order that Council could visualize the design proposal.
Giving consideration to Council's concerns, the applicant had revised the roof line to
include a gable facade. This design proposal would conceal the forty-five degree angle
by tying In the roof line at the sides only. Staff feels that this solution provided a more
consistent design compatibility, while meeting the lighting needs of the applicant.
It was moved by Councilmember Kerry and seconded by Councllmember Carroll to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the revised design proposal
to include the gable facade roof line as submitted.
RESOLUTION NO. 4515
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 95-30 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO SUBMISSION
OF ADVISORY MEASURES AND FILING OF ARGUMENTS AND CITY ATTORNEY'S IMPARTIAL
ANALYSIS FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 7,1995:
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Referring to the staff report dated July 19,1995, Mayor Age advised that the Council had
reviewed these measures at the JUly 10,1995 meeting and had continued consideration
of the wording of the Advisory Measures and the Resolution relating to written
arguments and the City Attorney's Impartial Analysis to the JUly 24, 1995 meeting.
Responding to Mayor Age's question about citizens writing arguments for or against the
ballot measures, the City Attorney replied in the affirmative with the arguments due
August 7, 1995 by 5:00 p.m.
Council member Kerry had some questions on the language of some of the Advisory
Measures. She referred to section 1, the second paragraph under Advisory Vote Only,
end of the fourth line, "The City Council needs..." should be changed to "The City Council
encourages...." The second to last line, beginning of the line, "...voter approvaL...
should read .....voter approved...... In the third paragraph In that same section, the first
word, "Any" be deleted and the paragraph to start with the word "Final..." and In the
third line, "giving" should be changed to "given." The last measure on page 2, "FUnding
for sports Fields and Recreational Facilities, should read, "Shall the City of Cypress
consider dedicating 20%......
Mayor Age announced that the citizens are welcome to taKe out papers to run for a City
Council position. At this time, it would be for the seats of Gall Kerry or Cecilia Age. The
closing date Is AugUst 31,1995 and candidates must declare whose seat they are running
for. There being no further changes, it was moved by Council member Jones and
seconded by Councilmember Kerry to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
calling for the special Municipal Election to be held on November 7,1995 by adding the
submission of advisory measures.
RESOLUTION NO. 4516
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 4510 CALLING FOR THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 7, 1995, BY ADDING THE SUBMISSION OF ADVISORY MEASURES.
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
The City Attorney clarified that It was his understanding that the reason for the
preamble In the first Resolution was to avoid an Impartial analysis for each of the
measures so that part of the Resolution title should be deleted.
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Jones to delete
the words, "...and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare Impartial Analyses." from the
Resolution title. 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
It was moved by Council member Kerry and seconded by Council member Jones to adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follOWS, setting priorities for filing written
arguments regarding City measures with the same changes as made In the previous
Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 4517
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, SETTING
PRIORITIES FOR FILING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS REGARDING CITY MEASURES.
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 REQUEST FROM THE CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO PROVIDE
SERVICES FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS' BUSINESS BREAKFAST SCHEDULED
FOR AUGUST 3. 1995: Mayor Age referred to the staff report dated JUly 18, 1995 to which
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was attached a communication from Sheila ElKin, Executive Director of the Cypress
Chamber of commerce, submitting a proposal to provide services for the coordination
of the City'S Business Breakfast scheduled for August 3, 1995 for a fee of 51,000.
Responding to Mayor Age, the City Manager commented that It Is helpful that this Is a
coordinated project between the City and the Chamber. It would be of great assistance
to staff to have the fOllOW-UP done by the Chamber and he supported the presentation
by the Chamber Executive Director offering to coordinate the project.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Council member carroll to
approve the expenditure of 51,000 to provide services for the coordination of the City's
Business Breakfast. 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
Mayor Age stated that she would liKe to schedule a meeting on the breaKfast with the
Community Development Director, staff, the Los Alamitos Race TracK and the Chamber
Executive Director.
Council member Carroll commented that the Invitations were very well done.
CONSIDERATION OF SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR THE 1995-96 FISCAL YEAR WITHIN COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1 (SORRENTO HOMES) OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS: The Finance Director
summarized the staff report dated July 11, 1995, which described the Government Code
requirement that the City annually pass a resolution for the levy of the special tax for
each year such tax is levied. The resolution currently before the Council authorized the
special tax levy within Community Facilities District ICFD> NO.1, Sorrento Homes for fiscal
year 1995-96. The City ClerK Is required to file a certified list with the county Auditor of
parcels subject to the special tax and the amount of such special tax on each parcel for
the subject year.
It was moved by Council member Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Kerry that
the City council, acting as the legislative body of CFD NO.1 (Sorrento HOmeS), adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing the levy of a special tax for fiscal
year 1995-96 within the District.
RESOLUTION NO. 4518
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS
THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO.1 ISORRENTO HOMES)
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 WITHIN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT.
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 COMMERCIAL WARRANT LISTS FOR WARRANTS NO. 16188 -16379: It was
moved by Councilmember Carroll and seconded by Councllmember Kerry to approve
the Warrants No. 16188 through 16379 In the amount of 5720,942.80. 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 COUNTY-WIDE TRASH RATES SURVEY: Mayor Age advised that
Council member Kerry had requested this item be placed on the Agenda.
Councilmember Kerry explained that the City had done a current evaluation of trash
rates (May 1995) with recycling fees. The Finance Director had passed out Information
outlining what was Included in the $11.86 that the citizens of Cypress currently pay. He
stated that the 52.00 refuse container debt Is part of that fee and will cease after a
couple of years. Council member Kerry noted that Cypress was below the average by
5.1% on residential trash rates as of May 1995. Councllmember Bowman said that
Cypress pays lower trash fees than any of the surrounding cities except La Paima which
has not yet acquired any trash containers.
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Mayor Age asked the Chief to follow up with Brlggeman Disposal on the scavenging that
had been taking place the weekend of the festival with the dumping of recycling
containers on lawns. This type of activity takes away from the City's diversion credit and
the ability to meet the AB 939 requirements.
It was moved by Councllmember Kerry and seconded by Council member Bowman to
receive and file the report. 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 9:10 p.m. Council dismissed staff at this
time. The meeting reconvened at 9:26 p.m. with all Council members present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Ms. Kathy Simcox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, cypress, stated that she had a copy of the fee
schedule for trash disposal and advised that the comparisons were between apples and
oranges and she cited some examples. The Issue is whether the services are equal.
Mr. Don wesllng, 11431 Anegada street, Cypress, referred to an article In the newspaper
recently on north vs. south; however, If the warehouse hadn't been approved on
september 26, the events taKing place since september would never have transpired.
Mr. Bob saravia, no address given, stated he felt that valuable time was lost at the last
meeting trying to conceptualize a structure without blueprints or drawings. He
suggested that when a project is presented that they have drawings available for
Council and staff.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Council member Kerry believed It would be appropriate to read some of the campaign
contributions received by the two new Councilmembers. She said she was fully aware of
the cost to run a campaign, especially If mailings are done. The citizens group seemed
to thinK there are only three Councllmembers that ever do anything and she believed it
was appropriate that the public know all of the financial information. She then read the
amount and from whom campaign contributions were received by Council members
Carroll and Jones.
Council member Carroll thanKed Council member Kerry for disclosing his financial
statements because It saves other people from troubling themselves.
Mayor Age advised that it taKes almost 53,000 to do a mailer and she anticipated doing
several this time.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Age adjourned the meeting at 9:37 p.m. to Monday, July 31, 1995
at 8:30 a.m. in the council Chamber.
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