Minutes 96-12-10MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 10, 1996
The Adjourned Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:35
p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 1996 in the Administrative Conference Room, City Hall, 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Tom Carroll presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Bowman, Jones, Keenan and Carroll
Councilmember Pierc¥
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney, staff members Angus, Dellalonga,
Christoffels, Kelly and Storey and Consultant Woody Dike.
WORKSHOP SESSION: Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan and Overview of Redevelopment
Financing and Review of Financial Status of Redevelopment Project Areas.
During this session, the Council considered information updating them on the work
being done on the Specific Plan by the Lincoln Avenue Association Formation Steering
Committee. Staff will return to the City Council with a comprehensive work plan that
includes timeframes and roles for further consideration. An overview of redevelopment
financing and review of financial status of redevelopment project areas in the three
project areas was provided by the Finance Director.
COUNCILMEMBER PIERCY ARRIVED AT 4:50 P.M.
RECESS: Mayor Carroll recessed the meeting at 6:05 p.m. to enable the City Council to
reconvene in the Council Chamber. The meeting reconvened at 6:10 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present and the Mayor immediately recessed the meeting to allow the
Councilmembers to enter into a Closed Session to consider the agendized items of:
Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6) on Cypress
Employees', Mid-Management Employees', Public Works Maintenance Supervisors' and
Maintenance Employees' Associations; Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a)Industrial Disability Retirement, Conference with
Legal Counsel - Two Anticipated Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(b) and
Liability Claim (Government Code Section 54956.95) against the City of Cypress. The
meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present. Also present were
the City Manager, City Attorney and staff members Bacock, Christoffels, DeCarlo, Kelly,
Storey and Wicker.
7:00 P.M. SESSION
Mayor Carroll mentioned that a Service Awards Luncheon was held today recognizing
the years of service of City employees. He also mentioned the Workshop Session that
began at 4:30 on the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge was led by Councilmember Piercy.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Carroll read a part of the Resolution he presented to the Sprague Family
recognizing them as the 1996 Cypress Family of the Year. Ms. Joan Edwards provided a
brief history of the Family of the Year program in the City of Cypress and how the
search for the Family of the Year is conducted. Bishop Bob Workman of the Latter Day
Saints Church read and presented a plaque to the City Council on behalf of the program.
Former Mayor Walter Bowman accepted a plaque presented to him by Mayor Carroll in
recognizing and commending him for his service as Mayor of the City of Cypress for
1995/96.
Mayor Carroll expressed the Council's wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
He asked the citizens to provide the Council with their ideas and comments for the City
in the new year.
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REVIEW OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
The City Manager reviewed discussions held during the Workshop Session and that the
agendized item of Liability Claim (Government Code Section 54956.95), Hal Yong Lee vs.
the City of Cypress, which was denied.
The City Attorney summarized additional discussions held on the remainder of
agendized Closed Session items of Conference with Labor Negotiator on four Employee
Associations; Conference with Legal Counsel on EXiSting Litigation Jon HoCkey Case NO.
751159 and two Anticipated Litigations involving Police Officers Disability Retirement
Applications. The City Council, by a 5 to 0 vote, adopted the Resolutions by title only
under Agenda Item No. 33, titles as follow, adopting certain findings.
RESOLUTION NO. 4726
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ADOPTING CERTAIN
FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
RESOLUTION NO. 4727
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ADOPTING CERTAIN
FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH A CLAIM FOR DISABILITY RETIREMENT.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Clarification of Matters on the 7:00 p.m. Agenda.
Ms. Verna Dodson asked that Item No. 10, Consideration of Request for the Installation of
"No Parking Anytime" Area on the North Side of Ball Road, West of Cabrillo Way, be
deleted from the Consent Calendar.
An unidentified woman asked and was advised when the Truancy Ordinance would be
heard.
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF A TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT FOR DELIVERY
OF PROPANE FUEL, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9697-7: At the request of the City
Manager, the Finance Director presented the staff report which advised that three bids
were received for the purchase of propane fuel delivered to the City yard. The annual
contract will protect the City from fluctuations in prices and will guarantee the City its
normal monthly allocation if there is a shortage of propane. The contract provides that
refinery price increases can be passed onto the City only upon receipt of prior written
notice. Decreases will be passed onto the City effective upon actual date of refinery
decrease to the contractor.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
award a contract to purchase propane fuel per the specifications outlined in the
Request for Quotation 9697-7 to Mutual Liquid Gas & Equipment Co., Inc., 17117 South
Broadway, Gardena, CA 90248 at a price of $0.72/gal. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
None
None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMPUTER NETWORK UPGRADF: The Finance
Director reviewed the staff report which described the City's current computer network
supporting the City's administrative and clerical functions. The City is in the process of
upgrading its DOS-based applications to Windows 95 and Microsoft Office. The migration
from DOS to Windows 95 involved hardware upgrade to user PCs and software upgrades
to the City's office automation software.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve an award of contract for: 72 personal computers to GST, Inc., 17707 Valley View,
Cerritos, CA 90601 for an amount not to exceed $72,013, and five external CD ROM drives
and a site license for Microsoft Office, Professional Edition, to MicroAge Computer
Center, 15375 Elarranca Parkway, Building "B," Suite 203, Irvine, CA 92618 for an amount
not to exceed $23,582. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 1996-97 RESURFACING OF RESIDENTIAL
STREETS, PHASE I, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9629: The City Manager asked the Public
Works Director to present the staff report which outlined the seven bids received for
the resurfacing of residential streets in Districts No. 46, 47 and 48. The project consisted
of removal and replacement of deteriorated sections of existing pavement and
overlaying the entire street surface with new asphalt concrete and application of slurry
seal and seal coat. At the Mayor's request, the Public Works Director described how the
City streets were chosen for resurfacing.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to:
Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 9629 to be
All American Asphalt; and
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Award a contract for the 1996-97 Resurfacing of Residential Streets, Phase I, to All
American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2229, Corona, CA 92718-2229, in the amount of
$303,175.17 (award amount of $275,613.79 plus 10% contingency).
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Pierc¥ and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATI~: The
City Manager called upon the Community Development Director to summarize the staff
report addressing the City's Zoning Code which has not been comprehensively updated
since 1979. A comprehensive update is needed to reformat the document into a more
readable and user-friendly document. The update will include both minor amendments
and clarifications in addition to a few areas of substantive changes. Although
professional service contracts are not subject to formal bid, a Request for Proposal was
sent to a total of ten firms and five proposals were received.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
award the contract for the comprehensive Zoning Code update to
Cotton/Beland/Assoclates, Inc. (CBA), 747 E. Green Street, Suite 4, Pasadena, CA 91101 in an
amount not to exceed $55,000. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Pierc¥ and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REROOF OF CYPRESS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9632, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 9697-10: The staff report
was reviewed by the Public Works Director. Three bids were received for reroofing the
Cypress Boys and Girls Club building. Due to the bids coming in higher than the
budgeted amount of $25,000, an additional appropriation is also being requested.
Councilmember Bowman expressed the opinion that the lowest bid was too great a
price to pay for the roof on an approximately 7,000 square foot building.
Responding to Mayor Carroll, the Public Works Director explained that the City owns the
building, the Boys and Girls Club is to maintain the building but they do not have the
funding to reroof. Therefore, the City will reroof to protect the asset and invoice the
Club for reimbursement.
The City Attorney said the City could probably make a straight loan to the Boys and Girls
Club to repair the roof which would not violate the terms of the lease as it is currently
written. The Public Works Director said that some short term repair could be made and
Councilmember Bowman moved to continue this Item to the next meeting. The motion
was seconded by Councilmember Jones and unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
None
None
At this time, Mayor Carroll noted that the Resolution commending the Sprague family
had not been voted on by the Council. It was moved by Councilmember Jones and
seconded by Councilmember Piercy to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, recognizing the Sprague Family as the 1996 Cypress Family of the Year.
RESOLUTION NO. 4728
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RECOGNIZING THE
SPRAGUE FAMILY AS THE 1996 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 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.
It was requested by Councilmember Bowman to remove Item No. 10, "No Parking" area
on the north side of Ball Road. Mayor Carroll asked that Item No. 14, Accepting Street
and Easement Dedications on Gateway Drive be pulled.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 7 through 18, with the exception of Items No.
10 and 14. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item NO. 7: MOtion to Approve City Council Minutes of November 25, 1996.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
November 25, 1996, as submitted.
Item No. 8: Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented
for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item No. 9: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed
by RodOIfO Santoyo Lepe, D.B.A. La Terraza Restaurant, 6197 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this application pending upon
the approval/disapproval by the City Council of Conditional Use Permit No. 96-12.
Item No. 11: Consideration of Agreement With County of Orange for the Construction of
Phase 2 Improvements for Cypress Acres, Public Works Project No. 9131.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement
with the County of Orange for the construction of Phase 2 Improvements for Cvpress
Acres.
Item No. 12: Consideration of Request to Determine Whether an Office Supply Store is a
Similar Use to Permitted Uses for the General Commercial Category (Planning Area 4) of
the McDonnell Center Specific Plan.
Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council determine that the
requested office supply use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the MDSCP and
is similar to the listed permitted uses for Planning Area 4.
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Item No. 13: Consideration of Acceptance of the Americans With Disabilities ACt (ADA)
Alterations, Public Works Project No. 9430.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) ACCept the project for the Americans With
Disabilities ACt (ADA) Alterations, Public Works Project No. 9430, as being satisfactorily
completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications; 2) Approve the
final retention payment to Lloyd Engineering Corporation, 909 E. Yorba Linda Boulevard,
Suite H, Placentia, California 92670, 35 days after the Notice of Completion is filed, if no
claims or objections have been filed; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor
and Materials Bond and the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of the required
lien period, if no claims or objections have been filed, upon concurrence of the Director
of Public Works.
Item NO. 15: Consideration of Employment LiSt - Office Assistant I, and Extension of
Employment List- Police Dispatcher I.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 16: Consideration of Adoption of Resolution in Support of Draft Community
Reuse Plan and DEIR 563, El Toro Airport.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, supporting the Draft Community Reuse Plan and DEIR 563, El TOrO Airport.
RESOLUTION NO. 4729
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, IN SUPPORT OF DRAFT
COMMUNITY REUSE PLAN AND DEIR 563, EL TORO AIRPORT.
Item No. 17: Consideration of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal
Year Ended June 30, 1996.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 18: Consideration of Athlete of the Year Recognition.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the recommendation that no Athlete
of the Year award program be administered due to duplication of the program within
the community through the local high schools.
With regard to Item No. 10, Consideration of Request for the Installation of "No Parking
Anytime" Area on the North Side of Ball Road, West of Cabrillo Way, Councilmember
Bowman advised that MS. Verna Dodson's concern Is that there should be "no parking"
all the way to the school. Councilmember Piercy asked why the 110 feet when there is
"no parking" all the way down Ball Road, except the section by Morris School.
The Public Works Director responded that when Ball Road was striped for the bike lane,
there was a request from Morris School to leave a parking area on Ball Road for evening
and Sundays when there were events at the school. The Traffic Commission decided on
110 feet to provide extra site distance and Morris School retain the ability to have
evening and Sunday parking.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Bowman that
the City Council approve the recommendation of the Traffic Commission and adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, providing for the installation of a "No Parking
Anytime" area on the north side of Ball Road, 110' west of Cabrillo Way.
RESOLUTION NO. 4730
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING "NO
PARKING ANYTIME" AREA ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BALL ROAD, WEST OF CABRILLO WAY.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Item No. 14, Consideration of Resolution Accepting Street and Easement
Dedications on Gateway Drive, as Shown on Parcel Map NO. 85-425, Mayor Carroll asked
about the financial implications and what had transpired for the City to now accept the
street dedication. The Public Works Director explained that when the land was
subdivided, there was only a paper street without physical improvements. When
improvements are made, the City will formally accept the offer of dedication and make
it a public road. It has been used as a public street for some years and if it remained a
private street, it would have to be maintained by the adjoining property owners. Mayor
Carroll commented that by accepting the street, the City also will be maintaining it.
After additional questions and answers, the Public Works Director said that normally the
street would have been accepted earlier but had been overlooked. It was moved by
Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, accepting Gateway Drive and related easements as shown
on Parcel Map NO. 85-425.
RESOLUTION NO. 4731
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ACCEPTING A
DEDICATION TO THE PUBLIC FOR STREET PURPOSES, KNOWN AS GATEWAY DRIVE, AS
SHOWN ON PARCEL MAP NO. 85-425; AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF
CYPRESS EASEMENTS FOR SANITARY SEWER, STORM DRAIN, WALKWAY, TREE PLANTING,
PUBLIC UTILITY PURPOSES.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-
4, WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS TRANSMISSION FACILITY, 6555 KATELLA AVENUE, CYPRES,C;:
Mayor Carroll opened the public hearing. The staff report indicated that the applicant
was currently preparing revised plans and computer visualizations for submi~al to the
City and has requested a continuation of the item.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
continue its consideration of Conditional Use Permit No. 96-4 to the meeting of January
13, 1997. The motion unanimously carried bV the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-12, REQUEST TO
ESTABLISH A RESTAURANT WITH GENERAL ALCOHOL SALES AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, 6197
BALL ROAD, CYPRESS: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Carroll. The City Manager
asked the Community Development Director to summarize the staff report, which
represented a request to establish a restaurant at 6197 Ball Road at the former Los Rios
Restaurant site. Issues of concern regarding the previous restaurant operation have
been addressed and incorporated into the conditions of approval for Conditional Use
Permit No. 96-12. The applicant is proposing to establish a full service restaurant with
general alcohol. The entertainment includes live music, DJ music, two pool tables and a
juke box. The proposed hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 a.m. Monday
through Thursday and 11:00 a.m. through 2:00 a.m. Friday through Sunday. Cinnamon
Square provides sufficient parking for this use as it was designed to accommodate a
restaurant. Staff has conditioned this project to require onsite security to prevent
loitering in the parking lot and that the doors be closed in order that the music not
disturb neighbors. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, a
Categorical Exemption will be filed on this project. Notices of the public hearing was
mailed to all property owners within a 300' foot radius and as of the drafting of this
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report no written or oral comments have been received. Photos of other sites that the
applicant operates were shown for Council review and explained by the project planner.
Councilmember Keenan stated that he talked to neighbors of the Placentia restaurant,
who advised him that they had heard gunshots at closing time which was of great
concern to the neighbors and the patrons. He had a problem with the restaurant's
appearance and its focus on the bar business and live entertainment.
The Community Development Director suggested opening the Live Entertainment
permit application at the same time so they can be discussed together if the Council so
directs.
Mayor Carroll said that Councilmember Jones had requested that Item No. 21 be ,
discussed in tandem with Item No. 20. The City Attorney advised that would be
appropriate if the remainder of the Council so desired. Hearing no objection, Mayor
Carroll so directed that CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR LIVE
ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT- LA TERRAZA RESTAURANT, 6197 BALL ROAD, CYPRES~ be heard.
The Police Chief presented the staff report describing the application for a Live
Entertainment Permit filed by Rodolfo S. Lepe, D.B.A. La Terraza, 6197 Ball Road, Cypress,
in accordance with Chapter 9 of the Cypress City Code to allow a live band, consisting of
up to five members to entertain on Fridays through Sundays, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30
a.m. and a disc jockey on Mondays through Thursdays, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The
Police Department has conducted their investigation and the report was attached.
Pursuant to Section 9-8 of the Cypress City Code, the City Council may issue or deny the
permit upon a determination as to whether or not the operation of the trade,
occupation or business by the applicant, and the live entertainment will comport with
the peace, health, safety, convenience, good morals and general welfare of the public
or that the applicant is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such permit or
possesses bad moral character, intemperate habits or bad reputation for truth, honesty
or integrity. The Affidavits of Publication, Posting and Mailing of the Public Hearing
Notices on this matter are on file in the City Clerk's Office and, as of the writing of this
report, no written communications have been received either in favor of or in
opposition to this application.
The City Manager noted that by opening both public hearings in conjunction, the items
are separate and approval of the conditional use permit does not automatically approve
the live entertainment permit.
Mr. Paul Flores, representing the applicant, is also the weekend Manager, and he
addressed the concerns raised by the Council on maintenance, noise and gang activity
at the Placentia location.
Mr. John Radford, broker representing the property owner, was also present to answer
questions from the Council.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the conditional use/live
entertainment permits.
Mr. Dennis Marinello, 5737 Pine Court, Cypress, objected to the issuance of the permit
for a bar. Food service is all right, but not a bar.
Ms. Eglah Mijares, 9951 Holder Street, #13, Cypress, said the idea of a restaurant was fine,
but the bar and live entertainment was not a good idea.
No one else wished to speak In opposition or In favor of the applications.
Mr. Radford advised that there are certain things that make a restaurant viable. The
facility was built and approved as a restaurant. It also has a place to serve cocktails and
provide entertainment. The highest and best use for the building is not to be vacant; it
is to be used responsibly.
After some comments and discussion on the conduct of the previous businesses that
have occupied the facility, it was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by
Councilmember Plercy to close the public hearing, Instruct staff to file a Categorical
Exemption and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 96-12, subject to conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4732
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-12 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Mayor Carroll advised that he would vote yes on this item. Councilmember Keenan said
he would vote no because he felt this particular operation was not appropriate for
Cypress. Councilmember Jones will support the restaurant and alcohol use for this
facility, but expressed concern on the live entertainment Issue. The Community
Development Director asked for clarification on making a condition on the ABC license
remaining as Type 47 and Councilmember Jones asked that it be made a condition of
approval. Councilmember Bowman amended his motion to add that condition and
Councilmember Piercy concurred. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Piercy and Carroll
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding the Application for Live Entertainment Permit, there was some discussion on
the hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The Mayor asked the
applicant about changing the Sunday night live entertainment hours to 10:00 p.m. The
applicant asked the Council to afford them the opportunity for a six month period and
then review the hours and the conduct of the business.
It was moved bv Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to
close the public hearing and approve the Live Entertainment Permit as requested by
Rodolfo S. Lepe, D.B.A. La Terraza, 6197 Ball Road, Cypress, to allow a disc jockey on
Monday through Thursday and a live band, consisting of up to five members, on Friday
through Sunday, to entertain from 8:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., and to allow dancing by the
patrons, subject to the following conditions:
The Live Entertainment Permit is issued for a one-year period, with a six-month
review by the City Council.
The applicant is requested to file for a Private Patrol Permit in order to provide
security personnel at the site.
3. The dance floor to be limited to 1,053 square feet.
4. All doors to the restaurant shall remain closed at all times.
The City Council reserves the right to reconsider the granting of the
entertainment permit in the event the noise or other problems associated with
the operation at the premises rises to a level which is of concern to the public.
The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: I COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Jones, Piercy and Carroll
Keenan
None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-
31, REQUEST TO ELIMINATE CONDITION RESTRICTING AUTOMOTIVE LEASE SPACE SQUARE
FOOTAGE, 6012-6052 CERRITOS AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mayor Carroll declared the public
hearing open and the City Manager asked the Community Development Director to
present the staff report representing a request to eliminate Condition No. 40 of the
conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 86-31 restricting the allowable
square footage for automotive use at 6012-6052 Cerritos Avenue. The applicant has
requested the deletion of the restricted lease condition due to a change in the
economy and the lease demand for automotive repair. The proposal will alter the
existing lease space for Building A from 6,310 square feet of general retail, to 560 square
feet for retail, 1,690 square feet of restaurant and 4,150 square feet of automotive
repair lease space. The exterior alteration will require the installation of roll-up doors
eliminating the standard commercial glass entry doors and curb cuts will be created in
order to accommodate vehicle access to the new service bays. The site provides
sufficient parking for the converted lease space since the center was designed at the
more restrictive retail parking ratio. In accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act, a Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project. Notices of the public
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hearing were mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius and as of the
drafting of this report, staff has not received written or oral comment.
The Community Development Director noted that in the original conditions of approval,
Condition No. 7 stated that all employee parking shall be behind Building C and
Condition No. 8 designated serviced vehicles are to be parked in the same area.
Mr. Jack Carp, the applicant, said that the leases require the operators to have their
emplovees park to the rear of the property and a copy of the CUP is attached to that
lease. The only tenants they have are small automotive enterprises and they want to
convert the retail stores to automotive uses.
NO one wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the application.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
instruct staff to file a Categorical Exemption and adopt the Resolution approving the
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 86-31 subject to conditions, including the
added condition that employees are to park at the rear of the property.
RESOLUTION NO. 4733
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-31 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-13, REQUEST TO
ESTABLISH A STAFFED RECYCLING CENTER AT RALPHS SUPERMARKET, LOCATED AT 4033 BALl
ROAD, IN THE CYPRESS CENTER WEST COMMERCIAL CENTER: The public hearing was opened
by Mavor Carroll. The City Manager called upon the Community Development Director
to present the staff report which represented a request for the establishment of a
staffed recycling facility for Ralphs SupermarkeL located at 4033 Ball Road. She read into
the record a subsequent phone call from Ms. Doris Kiger, a Tanglewood resident, who
expressed her opposition to the location of the recycling facility but would have no
objection locating it to the rear of the property. The proposal utilizes two roll-off
containers for the storage of plastic, glass and aluminum containers. These containers
measure 20 feet long x 8 feet wide x 8 feet high. The proposed hours of operation are
Wednesday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; closed for lunch from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
The hours proposed for the transfer of containers are from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. during
weekdavs onlv. A similar staff recycling facility was proposed in April 1995 and
withdrawn. In September 1995, the supermarket applied for an "Exemption Status"
Lhrough the State Recycling Division. Their request was denied, which means the
supermarket does have to provide some type of recycling facility. Extensive research
and public testimony during public hearings in 1995 revealed that this type of
operation, utilizing large roll-off containers placed within the parking lot, is not suitable
for this location. Subsequent to the notices of the public hearing being mailed to all
property owners within a 300 foot radius, staff received two calls, one from MS.
Catherine Earl and the second from Ms. Doris Krutcik, both of Tanglewood. They called
to oppose the establishment of a staffed facilitv at this location.
The applicant was not present.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak In favor of the project. No one spoke.
Ms. Debbie Benjamin, 4252 Garnet Avenue, Cypress, remarked that the Buena Park
vending machine center always has a lot of traffic, which would cause problems in
addition to the unsightliness.
NO one spoke In support of the project.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
close the public hearing, adopt the Resolution bv title only, title as follows, denying
Conditional Use Permit No. 96-13 and direct staff to work with Ralphs to find an
acceptable style and type of recycling facility.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4734
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, DENYING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 96-13 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Carroll recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:06 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-14, THAI FOOD
RESTAURANT WITH ONSITE SALE OF BEER AND WINE, 10557 VALLEY VIEW STREET, CYPRESS:
The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Manager asked the Community
Development Director to summarize the staff report which represented a request to
establish a Thai food restaurant with onsite sale of beer and wine in an existing lease
space located within The Pavilion commercial center at 10557 Valley View Street. The
proposed project meets the development standards as set forth In the Cypress View
Limited Specific Plan and the Cypress Zoning Code. In accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, this project has been
determined to be categorically exempt, Class 1. Notices of the public hearing were
posted, published and mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject
property. TO date, staff has not received any comments regarding this request.
The applicant Mr. Chakkapop Buntakampol, advised that his family had been in the
restaurant business for several years and he volunteered to answer any questions from
Council.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in support of or in opposition to the
application. No one did so.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
close the public hearing, direct staff to file the notice of exemption in accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96~14,
subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4735
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-14 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-15, INDOOR SPORTS
TRAINING FACILITY, 9937 WALKER STREET, CYPRESS: The Mayor opened the public hearing
and the City Manager requested the Community Development Director to review the
staff report. However, prior to her presentation, the City Manager mentioned some late
communications received that have been added to the Council's packet and summarized
in a memorandum. The Community Development Director modified Condition No. 20,
the last sentence, adding "No part of the..." at the beginning of the sentence. The
application represented a request to operate an indoor sports training facility at 9937
Walker Street. The proposed use will be within an existing commercial center and
include the following: nine individual batting cages, seven pitching cages, two soccer
areas, one volleyball area, one video games room, one billiards and darts room, one
party/meeting room with table seating, a food services area (including table seating and
the sale of onsite beer and wine, coffee, pizza, etc.), and four outdoor waiting tables.
The proposed use meets all zoning standards, including parking provisions. AS
conditioned, staff feels the sports training center use will be compatible with existing
uses within the same commercial center, as well as surrounding commercial and
residential properties. Additionally, staff analysis concluded that no significant effects
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on the environment are expected to result from the proposed project. Notices of this
public hearing were posted, published and mailed to the owners of all properties
located within 300 feet of the subject property. To date, staff has received three
telephone calls. The first respondent commented that she resides across Walker Street
and voiced her concern regarding the inclusion of a video arcade and alcoholic
beverages with the sports training facility. The second respondent commented that she
resides behind the proposed project site. After hearing a more detailed description of
the proposed use and the recommended conditions of approval, this woman
communicated that she would not oppose the sports training facility if the outdoor
tables are used for waiting purposes only, without food or alcohol consumption. The
third respondent commented that she resides across Ball Road and is in favor of the
proposed youth sports training facility; however, she is concerned with having alcohol
sales around a use geared toward children and young adults. After hearing the
restrictive conditions of approval recommended by staff, she voiced the opinion that
the proposed use would probably be all right if it Is highly restricted and utilized onsite
security.
Councilmember Keenan asked if there were restrictions on the times of dumping of
trash and the location of the trash dumpsters. The Community Development Director
said she would draft a condition should Council desire its Inclusion.
The applicant, Gary Prince, introduced Jim Miller and Lee Klevins, his partners in this
venture. He requested that the food service area remain open until 11:00 p.m. so they
can clean up. They then answered questions from Council on other local indoor sports
facilities.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application.
Mrs. Paula English, 5975 Suva Street, Cypress, said that she thought this was a great idea,
this would give the people a reason to come to Cypress and bring them into Cypress to
shop.
Ms. Sarah Fleming, 5331 Bishop Street, Cypress, voiced her support of the indoor sports
facility, but did have concerns about alcohol consumption on the premises, especially
since it would be youth-oriented.
Councilmember Keenan commented that he had spoken to the residents across Walker
Street and they had expressed a concern about the possibility of noise at night.
No one wished to speak in opposition to the application.
Councilmember Piercy noted that ol]e of her neighbors gave her a letter because he
was concerned about the noise. She expressed her support of an activity for the youth
of the community.
Councilmember Jones commented that with the number of sports uses available, it will
make the project successful because it will attract more people.
There was some discussion on the hours of operation being requested to be changed
from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. The applicant explained that any adult softball teams would
come in later. Also, there will be soft-tipped dart leagues starting at 7:30 p.m. and
finishing at 10 or 10:30 p.m. If it is slow, they will close the back area at 10 p.m. and
they are normally done and gone by 11 p.m.
Councilmember Jones said if the Council wants the project to be successful, they should
give them that chance and hoped that the 11 p.m. closing time would be approved.
The Community Development Director noted Condition No. 20, which allowed the
Council the right to review the hours of operation if there is a problem.
Mr. Lee Klevins emphasized that the type of facility that will be there is a sanctioned
junior Olympic facility and it will only elevate that area of Cypress.
Mr. Garv Prince commended staff for their help and cooperation.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
close the public hearing, adopt a finding of de minimis impact, approve the Negative
Declaration and direct staff to file a NOtice Of Determination and a de minimis impact
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exemption; and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional
Use Permit No. 96-15, subject to the conditions of approval. Councilmember Bowman
stated, for the record, that the hours of operation for the facility are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
daily.
RESOLUTION NO. 4736
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-15 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-16, SPECIALTY
CONVENIENCE MARKET AND DELICATESSEN, 5967 BALL ROAD: The public hearing was
opened by Mayor Carroll. AS requested by the City Manager, the Community
Development Director presented the staff report which represented an application to
operate a specialty convenience market and delicatessen within an existing 1,260 square
foot commercial lease space located at 5967 Ball Road. The proposed
market/delicatessen meets all development standards of the CG Commercial General
Zone as established in the Cypress Zoning Code. The proposed use does not include the
sale of alcoholic beverages. If the applicant wanted to add the sale of alcohol at a later
date, it would require an amendment to the conditional use permit. In accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, this project has been
determined to be categorically exempt. NOtices of the public hearing were posted,
published and mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject property. TO
date, staff has not received any comments regarding this request.
Mrs. Mohammed Nizamuddin, the applicant, said they are hoping to establish a specialty
meat market which will cater to the Islamic community and add variety to the City of
Cypress.
No one wished to speak in support of or opposition to the project.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Pierc¥ to close
the public hearing, direct staff to file the notice of exemption In accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96-16,
subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4737
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-16 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT: The
Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Manager then asked the Police Chief to
summarize the staff report advising that the Police Department had pursued a Local Law
Enforcement Block Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for $:51,535.00. The
grant was to augment police overtime for gang suppression, community-oriented
policing and school security. On November 14, 1996, the City was notified that the
Bureau of Justice Administration had funded the request. The purpose of this report is
to conclude the three steps necessary to obtain the funds which are: appointment of a
grant advisory board; hold a public hearing seeking input on how the grant funds are to
be spent; and appropriation of funds for additional police overtime.
No one wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the necessary three action steps.
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It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
close the subject public hearing conducted consistent with the requirements of the
Local Law Enforcement Block Grant to obtain public input on the use of the funds, grant
the Chief of Police authority to appoint an Advisory Board that the Bureau of Justice
Assistance grant required, and appropriate $36,535.00 from the unreserved fund balance
of the General Fund to Program 4003-11-175-05 to pay costs incurred as authorized by
the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant and budget additional estimated grant revenues
in the amount of $31,535.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
DEFERRED BUSINESS:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF SCHEDULING INTERVIEW SESSION OF APPLICANTS FOR
THE RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION: The City Manager presented the
staff report which advised that two vacancies currently exist on the Recreation and
Community Services Commission and 13 applications have been received from
interested residents. Staff requested the City Council to schedule a date and time to
conduct oral Interviews.
Mayor Carroll suggested that the search for Commission members be reopened for the
benefit of the two new Councilmembers. In response to the Mayor, the City Manager
noted that there are vacancies that will be occurring in February. Councilmember Jones
recommended that the vacancy be republished and reopened requesting people to
serve on the Recreation and Community Services Commission; however, due to the
number of people who have already applied, it might be well to start the Interview
process.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
conduct oral Interviews of applicants for appointment to the Recreation and
Community Services Commission on January 6, 1997. Republish the ad for Recreation
and Community Services Commission vacancies for another two weeks and announce
the upcoming vacancies that are to occur on any other Commissions. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMUNICATIONS
FOR THE CITIES OF CYPRESS, LOS ALAMITOS AND SEAL BEACH: The City Manager reviewed
the staff report which advised that in 1993, the cities of Cypress, Los Alamitos and Seal
Beach commissioned a comprehensive study of the feasibility of consolidating their
police communications functions. At that time, the financial viability of the project was
not feasible. With the acquisition and Implementation of a Countywide 800 MHz law
enforcement communications radio system, the Issue of consolidating the
communications function was again studied. It was staff's intent to bring the
agreement to the Council for their consideration; however, there were changes being
made to the agreement as late as Friday and the City Manager asked the other cities to
delay the recommendations to the respective Councils and provide them with an
update of the progress on the consolidation. The City Managers and City Attorneys will
meet on Thursdav morning to review the final agreement and then bring it back for
final consideration.
The Police Chief said that the organization will operate under a joint powers type of
agreement whereby each agency involved in this enterprise will have equal voice. The
agreement will be brought back before the Council, along with a request for approval of
the consolidation of the communications functions, funding of a communications
center, a six month budget and a proposal to request bids for the construction of the
communications center. He then projected the cost savings Cypress would experience
over a stand-alone operation. The City Manager thanked Lt. Weuve for all the long hours
and hard work he put into the project.
Mayor Carroll reconfirmed the City Council's belief In the concept of this project and
they will go forward with it.
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It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones that
the City Council recommit and move forward with the project contingent upon the
approval of the Joint Powers Agreement. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
None
None
RECONSIDERATION OF ISSUES RELATED TO SECTIONS 17-71 THROUGH 17-71G OF CHAPTER 17
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY
(ORDINANCE NO. 958): The staff report was presented by Chief Wicker. At the CitV
Council meeting of November 25, 1996, staff was directed to return this issue to the City
Council at its meeting of December 10, 1996, for additional discussion and consideration
of repeal of the ordinance.
Councilmember Bowman had asked that staff provide the Council with additional
statistics on crime in the city as they relate to juvenile crime. He said felt that the
problem was with the outside influence in the City, not the children in the City of
Cypress and he relayed the statistics. The only thing the ordinance does is give the
police the opportunity to Issue a citation and there is a fine associated with that
citation. It is not a curfew ordinance and it is not aimed at the good kids of the City of
Cypress. He asked the Council not to repeal the ordinance and give the Police
Department the opportunity to be able start the meter running on the juveniles that
are truant.
Councilmember Jones commented, referring to the State Education Code, that the
ordinance is not doing anything earlier than that required by the state education code.
She argued that the major difference between the state education code and the
ordinance enacted is that it criminalizes the activity of the youth almost instantly. Also,
there is conflicting information as to the police officer's ability to stop a suspected
truant and their authority under the code. She referred to the Garden Grove program.
Councilmember Piercy said her view of the ordinance is that it allows the police to issue
a citation. There is a procedure for truants in the school system, but it takes forever.
The ordinance just gives one more concrete piece of paperwork to speed the process
along within the school system.
Councilmember Keenan stated that there are many citizens who are passionate about
this issue and he met more people who were against any concept of the ordinance. He
believed that the ordinance does not address gangs and encouraged active anti-gang
measures.
Mavor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of repealing the truancy
ordinance and the following people spoke:
MS. Robyn Nordell, 223 Ventura Place, Fullerton
Mr. John Waldrip, 319 W. Olive Avenue, Monrovia
Ms. Sarah Fleming, 5331 Bishop Street, Cypress
Ms. Debbie Benjamin, 4252 Garnet Avenue, Cypress
Ms. Gall Marinello, 5737 Pine Court, Cypress
Mr. Steve Cotugno, 31062 Paseo valencia, San Juan Capistrano, who read from
letters written by his two sisters who live in Cypress
Mr. Dave Simcox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, cypress
Mr. Kim Pridmore, 5077 Cumberland Drive, Cypress
Mr. David Pugsley, 6460 Crescent Ave.,//5, Buena Park
Mr. Dennis Marinello, 5737 Pine Court, Cypress
Mr. Don Wesling, 11431 Anegada Street, Cypress
Mr. Enzo Selvaggi, 12201 Tunstall Street, Garden Grove
MS. Marian Soderholm, 3826 Marwick Avenue, Long Beach
Ms. Eglah Mljares, 9951 Holder Street, #13, Cypress
Mrs. Kathy Sirecox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, Cypress
Ms. Paula English, 5975 Suva Street, Cypress
Msr Tonya Ruiz, 6130 Nauru Street, Cypress
MS. JoAnne West, 9375 Cambridge Street, Cypress
No one wished to speak against repealing the ordinance.
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Mayor Carroll stated that he had been against this ordinance from the onset and he
believed it was one of the most important decisions that the City Council would make.
He quoted from a newspaper clipping and a booklet on the Bill of Rights. He applauded
the proponents for repeal of the ordinance and unless he had some compelling
information, the Council's job Is to support what the people want.
Councilmember Piercy said that a lot of people were stuck on the idea of a curfew and
the present ordinance is not a curfew ordinance. The people present are emotionally
involved in this issue and feel strongly. This ordinance is a simple, additional tool to deal
with students who are problems. She had hoped that another type of survey would
have been done and she felt the ordinance was a help.
Councilmember Jones responded by referring to the City of Seal Beach's curfew sweep
and it is a law that is not appropriate.
Councilmember Keenan pointed out that there has been a lot of public comment on
this, the majority of people have been from Cypress and against the ordinance. He will
vote to repeal the ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, repealing
Sections 17-71 through 17-71g of the City Code, Ordinance No. 958. Councilmember
Bowman advised that there has been some discussion that is not accurate; it is not a
curfew ordinance; it is not the Orange County model ordinance and he suggested that it
be put to a vote of the people. The number one concern is crime and this ordinance is
trying to address that issue.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 958, RELATING TO SECTIONS 17-71 THROUGH 17-71G OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RELATING TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AND TRUANCY.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones, Keenan and Carroll
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman and Piercy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Carroll recessed the meeting at 11:30 p.m. and reconvened at 11:37 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
DUe to the lateness of the hour, it was moved by Councilmember Bowman and
seconded by Councilmember Jones to continue the meeting past the hour of 11:30 p.m.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 96-36, TWO-STORY OFFICE/WAREHOUSE
BUILDING FOR USHIO AMERICA, 5740 CERRITOS AVENUE: The Community Development
Director summarized the staff report which represented a request to construct a 43,290
square foot,two-story office/warehouse building on the property located at 5740
Cerritos Avenue. The proposed project meets the development standards as set forth in
the Cypress View Limited Specific Plan and the Cypress Zoning Code. In accordance with
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, a mitigated Negative
Declaration will be filed for this project. Based on the analysis of the proposed use and
its compatibility with surrounding uses, staff is recommending approval of Design
Review Committee No. 96-36, as conditioned.
Mr. Nick Adachi, project architect and representing the property owner, advised that
this building will be set back farther than the adjacent buildings because of the design
of the parking lot.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee
NO. 96-36, with conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4738
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 96-36 ° WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS~' Mayor Carroll referred to the staff
report and the informational handout provided to the Councilmembers. If there were
no objections, Councilmembers may desire to retain their current appointments to the
various organizations; however, the Orange County Sanitation District and the Orange
County Division of the League of California Cities' bylaws require the Mayor to be the
City's delegate. After some discussion, the following appointments were made:
Orange County Sanitation District
(Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month)
League of California Cities
Orange County Division
(Meets 2nd Thursday of the Month)
Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency
Southern California
Association of Governments
City/Cypress School District
Joint Steering Committee
Growth Management Area No. 2
(Measure M)
Joint Ventures Committee
w/Cities of La Palma,
Los Alamitos, Seal Beach
Orange County Fire Authority
League of California Cities
Legislative Delegate Program
OCTA - Corridor Elected
Officials Committee
League Restructuring Committee
League Library Ad Hoc Committee
League Landfill Ad HOC Committee
Orange County vector control
Mayor - Representative
Mary Ann Jones - Alternate
Mayor - Representative
Mary Ann Jones - Alternate
Tim Keenan
Mary Ann Jones - Alternate
Tom Carroll - Representative
Tim Keenan - Alternate
Anna Piercy
Walter Bowman
Anna Piercy - Representative
Tim Keenan
Walter Bowman
TOm Carroll - Representative
Mary Ann Jones - Alternate
TOm Carroll
Tom Carroll
Tim Keenan
Mary Ann Jones
TOm Carroll
Lincoln Castro
District (Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month)
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to
confirm the appointments to the aforementioned organizations. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH DISABILITY
RETIREMENT APPLICATIONS: In response to Mayor Carroll, the City Attorney advised that
this item was discussed and acted upon in Closed Session and no further action needed
to be taken.
CONSIDERATION OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 23928 - 24118: It was
moved by Mayor Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to approve the
Warrants NO. 23928 through 24118 in the amount of $858,073.26. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RECESS: Mayor Carroll recessed the meeting at 12 a.m. to enable the Council to act as
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The meeting reconvened at 12:03 a.m. with all
Councilmembers present.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda
Mr. Don Wesling, 11431 Anegada Street, Cypress, stated that the Chamber of Commerce
failed to invite some of the Councilmembers to the "Toys for TOTS" function and he
would like to see the politics removed from the Chamber. Councilmember Jones
clarified that all the Councilmembers were Invited to participate in "TOys for Tots"
program by letter from Continental Cablevision. Mayor Carroll said he considered the
letter an insult to the Mayor and Councilmembers.
The City Council retreat was scheduled for Saturday, January 25, 1997. The City Manager
would be sending the Council a memorandum on items that have been previously
discussed as potential topics for discussion.
Mayor Carroll recommended that interview dates be set for the Recreation &
Community Services Commission applicants. After some discussion, Monday, January 6
at 5:00 p.m. was suggested and decided upon and the interviews to be held at 10 to 15
minute intervals.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters Not on the Agenda
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Carroll adjourned the meeting at 12:10 a.m.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 23, 1996
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:31 p.m.,
Monday, December 23, 1996 in the Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, with
Mayor Tom Carroll presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
ABSENT: None
Also present were the City Manager, City Attorney and the Police Chief.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters on the Agenda. No one wished to speak.
DEFERRED BUSINESS:
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF CONSOLIDATION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE CITIES OF CYPRESS, LOS ALAMITOS AND SEAL BEACH: The Police
Chief presented the report which indicated that in 1993, the cities of Cypress, Los
Alamitos and Seal Beach commissioned a comprehensive study of the feasibility of
consolidating police communications functions. The study revealed the project to be
feasible from an operational perspective, but the financial viability at that time was not
positive. With the acquisition and implementation of the County-wide 800 MHz law
enforcement communications radio system, the issue of consolidating the
communications functions for each of the named agencies was again studied.
At its meeting of May 28, 1996, the City Council approved staff's continued study of the
issue with direction to return to the City Council with recommendations.
At its meeting of December 10, 1996, the City Council was presented with information
and data regarding the proposed consolidation of communications and the proposal
was presented as both feasible and financially viable. City Council directed the matter
again be returned to the Council for consideration when the Joint Powers Agreement
and other elements of the consolidation effort had been resolved.
There followed a question and answer period on the agreement, cost sharing, what
cities the agreement covered and provisions for employees.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Jones to:
Approve the consolidation of law enforcement communications for the Cities of
Cypress, Los Alamitos and Seal Beach.
2. Approve the Joint Powers Agreement for the communications center operation.
Approve in principle, the plans for construction of the joint communications
center to be housed at the existing Seal Beach Police Department facility pending
final review of plans and specifications by the Cypress, Los Alamitos and Seal
Beach Cities Engineering Departments, and with such final review approval,
additionally approve that the project be submitted for bid proposals for the
construction project.
4. Approve six month operating budget for the joint police communications center.
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Appoint a City Council representative to the joint communications center
Executive Board.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
It was moved by Mayor Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Jones to appoint
Councilmember Keenan as the Council representative and Councilmember Piercy as
alternate to the joint communications center Executive Board. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote: