Minutes 97-04-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
April 28, 1997
The Regular Meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:34 p.m.,
Monday, April 28, 1997, in the Administrative Conference Room, West Wing, City Hall,
5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, Mayor Tom Carroll presiding.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Bowman, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
Councilmember Jones
AlSO present were the City Manager, Community Development Director, Finance
Director, Public Works Director, City Planner, Redevelopment Technician and Consultant
Woody Dike.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN:
The Community Development Director introduced Mr. Woody Dike who presented a
booklet to the Councilmembers on the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan in response to the
directives issued by Council previously. The booklet described each of the furnishings
and a concept for different characters of furnishings which would result in continuity
throughout the nodes along Lincoln Avenue corridor. The proposed timeframe for the
completion of the projects was reviewed by the Community Development Director.
MAYOR PRO TEM JONES ARRIVED AT 4:40 P.M.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN:
The Redevelopment Technician, Jim DellaLonga, presented a brief overview of the draft
Economic Development Plan and Councilmembers provided their comments for
incorporation into the Plan.
RECESS: Mayor Carroll recessed the Workshop Session at 5:50 p.m. to allow the Council to
meet in the Council Chamber. The meeting reconvened at 6 p.m. with all
Councilmembers present. Also present were the City Manager and City Attorney. The
Mayor called the meeting to order and immediately recessed to a Closed Session to
consider those agendized items of Conference with Legal Counsel on Existing Litigation
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Workers Compensation Appeals Board Case No.
ANO 0311488, Kathleen Tautkas; Conference with Legal Counsel, on one Anticipated
Litigation case (Government Code Section 54956.9); Public Employee Release
(Government Code Section 54957) and Liability Claim (Government Code Section 54961)
Claimant Collier-Keyworth, Inc. (Ibarra Claim). The Council 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, Krauss and Storey.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The pledge was led by members of Cub Scout Pack #295.
Mayor Carroll commented on the passing of the City's L.A. Times Reporter, Bill Billiter,
and the fine job he did for the city. Councilmember Keenan eulogized Mr. Billiter, his
long and distinguished career in journalism and the many lives he touched.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Loyalty Oath was administered by the Deputy CitY Clerk and Certificates of
Appointment were presented by Mayor Carroll to Newly Appointed Traffic Commissioner
Holly Hassett and Cultural Arts Commissioners Alexandria Coronado and Paula English.
BalSalion Chief Bruce Hunt received the "Fire Service Recognition Day" Proclamation
presented by Mayor Carroll. Chief Hunt invited all the citizens to visit their local fire
station's open house.
Mr. Chris Sherrin, President of the Friends of Cypress Recreation & Parks, read the names
of the 1997 Tree Donors in the community. Ms. Ann Perrin made a presentation from
the Montessori School children to the City, which was accepted by Mayor Carroll. Ms.
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Laura Romero of the California Department of Forestry and Urban Forester for Southern
California, presented the City of Cypress with the "Tree City U.S.A." Award.
REVIEW OF CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP AGENDA:
The City Manager summarized conversations held during the Workshop Session on the
Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan and Economic Development Program. The City Attorney
reviewed discussions held during Closed Session on the agendized items of existing and
anticipated litigation, public employee release and liability claims.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Limited to One-Half Hour.
Mrs. Kitty Gritchen, 11619 Malden Street, Cypress, thanked the Council for their prompt
action on her request regarding the location of adult businesses in the City of Garden
Grove.
Mr. Bill Wostenberg, 4290 Livermore Place, Cypress, referred to the letter he had written
the City Council on auto-related businesses. He hoped that the City Council would make
a decision on a two-year moratorium on all auto-related businesses to provide sufficient
time for citizen feedback.
Councilmember Bowman referenced Item No. 20, Conditional Use Permit No. 97-3, on
which he would be abstaining on the advice of the City Attorney; however, he felt that
a similar situation had occurred because of an article in the NewsyEnterprise written by
Councilmember Jones. He felt that the City Attorney should comment on the
appropriateness of Councilmember Jones participation in that public hearing. Mayor
Carroll said that when item No. 20 is heard, the City Attorney will address that issue.
The City Manager recommended that Item No. 21, Conditional Use Permit No. 97-2, Home
Depot Home Improvement and Garden Center, be heard first under public hearings. It
was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
move Item No. 21 forward as the first public hearing. 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
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
REPLACE DAMAGED BLACK AND WHITE POLICE VEHICLE: Acting Police Chief Krauss
summarized the staff report advising that one of the eight replacement black and white
patrol cars was deemed a total loss after being involved in a traffic collision in March
1997. The request sought approval to award a contract to purchase a replacement
vehicle for Unit 651.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to:
Determine that it is in the best interest of the City to dispense with formal
competitive bidding pursuant to City Code Section 21A-10(e) for the purchase of
the replacement police vehicle;
o
Approve the replacement of Unit 651 with a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria Police
Sedan under the Cooperative Purchase Provisions of LOS Angeles County Bid S-148
from Wondries Fleet Division, 1247 West Main Street, Alhambra, California 91801,
in an amount not to exceed $21,145.94;
o
Appropriate $21,146.00 to Account Number 4377-90-659-39 (Police Vehicles -
Replacement Fund) for a new vehicle; and
o
Approve transfer from the Public Liability Self-Insurance Fund in the amount of
$21,146.00 to the Replacement Fund.
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
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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 moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
approve the Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 13. 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. 2: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of April 7, 1997, April 8, 1997 and
April 14, 1997.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of April 7, 1997, April 8,
1997 and the Regular Meeting of April 14, 1997, as submitted.
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: Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by House Foods
America Corporation, D.B.A. Curry House, 10949 Meridian Drive, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 5: Proclaiming May 10, 1997, as "Fire Service Recognition Day."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May 10, 1997, as
"Fire Service Recognition Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item NO. 6: Reappointment of Edward Kennedy to the Cultural Arts Commission and
James Preston to the Recreation & Community Services Commission.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reappoint Edward Kennedy to the
Cultural Arts Commission and James Preston to the Recreation and Community Service
Commission, for another four-year term of office.
Item No. 7: Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise the
Project for Bid for Ball Road Traffic Signal Interconnect, Public Works Project No. 9320.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Plans and Specifications and
authorize staff to advertise the project for bid for the Ball Road Traffic Signal
Interconnection Project, Public Works Project No. 9320.
Item No. 8: Design Review Committee NO. 97-5, Request to Install a Wall Sign for Players
Choice, 9937 Walker Street; Design Review Committee No. 97-11, Request to Install a New
Wall Sign Reading, "Loves," 5735 Lincoln Avenue; Design Review Committee No. 97-14,
Request to Modify the Exterior Elevations of Cypress Land Company's Three Speculative
Office/Warehouse/Distribution Buildings, Located at the Southeast Corner of valley View
Street and Katella Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as
follow, approving Design Review Committee No. 97-5, Design Review Committee No. 97-
11, and Design Review Committee No. 97-14 with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4785
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 97-5 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 4786
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 97-11 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4787
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE NO. 97-14 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item NO. 9: Regional Grant Applications Under the California Oil Recycling Enhancement
Act and California Integrated Waste Management Act.
Recommendation: That the City Council Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, authorizing the submission of grant applications to the California Integrated
Waste Management Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 4788
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AUTHORIZING THE
SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD.
Item NO. 10: Legislation and Other Issues for Council Support or Opposition.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize support of the League of California
Cities' position in support of Assembly Bill 1296 (Morrow), relating to adding
skateboarding to the list of hazardous recreational activities for which local
governments enjoy limited liability protection.
Item No. 11: Monthly Investment Program for the Month of March 1997.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 12:1997-98 Capital Improvement Program General Plan Consistency Finding.
Recommendation: That the City Council make the finding that the 1997-98 Fiscal Year
Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City of Cypress General Plan 1993
Update, as required by Government Code Section 65103(c).
Item No. 13: Transfer of Funds to west-Comm Project Account for Payment of Capital
and Operating Expenses.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the creation of fund number 70
and program numbers 900 (Operations) and 901 (Capital Projects) for the West-Comm
project; 2) Approve the appropriation of Account Number 4187-11-467-24 with a total of
$85,941.00 by the transfer of $59,197.00 from the unreserved fund balance of the
General Fund and $26,744.00 transfer from Account Number 4470-90-656-35; 3) Authorize
the City of Cypress' Finance Director to perform all necessary financial tasks and
functions related to the operation of West-Comm; and 4) Authorize the City of Cypress'
Finance Director to transfer all necessary and negotiated fixed assets from the City ot:
Cypress to West-Comm.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (Second Reading):
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
order the following ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the
Ordinance adding Sections 16-61 and 16-61.1 to the Code of the City of Cypress.
ORDINANCE NO. 962
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADDING SECTIONS 16-61 AND 16-61.1 TO CHAPTER 16 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, RELATING TO THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES OFF TRUCK ROUTES.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
None
None
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It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
order the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the
Ordinance adding City-Wide Film Ordinance to the City of Cypress Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 963
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 15G. "CITY-WIDE FILM ORDINANCE" OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO REGULATE FILM PRODUCTION THROUGHOUT THE
CITY.
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 Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to order
the following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance
amending Chapter 16, Article XV, of the Code of the City of Cypress.
ORDINANCE NO. 964
SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE XV, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
MODIFYING THE SPEED LIMIT ON WALKER STREET FROM THE NORTH CITY LIMIT TO
CERRITOS AVENUE.
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
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-2/VARIANCE NO. 97-3, HOME DEPOT HOME IMPROVEMENT
AND GARDEN CENTER, FAST FOOD RESTAURANT, AND ROOF MOUNTED SATELLITE ANTENNA, AT
5792-5892 LINCOLN AVENUE: Mayor Carroll opened the public hearing. The City Manager
called upon the Community Development Director to present the staff report, who
advised two communications were received from the same person and an unidentified
person asked about the restaurant site. Mr. Herb Andrews sent a letter expressing his
views on the proposed development and that he was representing the tenants of
Campus View Center. He felt that the City should have involved him in the discussions,
indicated that he did not receive notice of the public hearing when his partnership
received five notices. She read from Mr. Andrews letter, for the record, clarifying that,
"...I'm not opposed to the project. I support having Home Depot locate next to Campus
View Center. I had stated that I am opposed to the current site plan as it does not
optimize use of the land or integrate the Campus view Center for Valley View Street
access and reciprocal circulation."
The Community Development Director then referred to the report which represented a
request to construct a 129,802 square foot Home Depot home improvement and garden
center and 3,035 square foot drive-thru fast food restaurant on the properties located
at 5792-5892 Lincoln Avenue. Included with this application was a request for a variance
to allow a roof mounted satellite dish antenna on top of the Home Depot building. As
part of this request, the five subject properties will be combined into two parcels
consisting of 10.08 acres for the Home DepOt building site and .78 acres for the fast
food restaurant building site.
The proposed uses are consistent with the CHLC Commercial Heavy Lincoln Avenue
Combining zoning designation for the properties. In addition, the proposed buildings
meet all development standards, except for the requested roof mounted satellite
antenna, set forth in the Cypress Zoning Code. Findings can be made to justify the roof
mounted satellite antenna. In accordance with the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality ACt, a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be filed for this project.
Notices of this public hearing were posted, published and mailed to the owners of all
properties located within 300 feet of the subject parcel. To date, staff has received one
phone call from Mr. Herb Andrews who informed staff that he objected to the project
as proposed due to the location of the fast food restaurant at the east end of that site
and his desire to see an additional retail building constructed on the site.
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In response to questions from Councilmember Bowman, the Public Works Director
replied that the total trips generated by the project are 7,450 and a signal will be
installed to serve K-Mart and Home Depot and is included as a condition.
Councilmember Jones suggested that dense landscaping be planted to screen the
parked cars. She mentioned there had been problems with day workers with facilities
such as this. Councilmember Keenan said that this issue has come up in the minds of
citizens and should be addressed publicly, if possible. The City Manager advised that he
would meet separately with the City Attorney on the issue and respond back to the City
Council.
At the request of the Mayor, the Community Development Director explained the
Environmental Study and Checklist, which are part of the California Environmental
Quality ACt requirements.
Mr. Francis Chu, architect with Greenberg Farrell Architects, thanked staff and
volunteered to answer questions. He said that highest point of the building is over the
entrance and is 40 feet. He also said that the City has very extensive landscaping
requirements. He requested a modification to Condition NO. 46 to read, "A lot line
adjustment or parcel map application combining the properties shall be required for
this development prior to the issuance of any building permits. It needs to be recorded
prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy." The Community Development
Director requested that there be discussions with the City Attorney prior to agreement
and if it can be worked out, it will be done. The applicant agreed.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in favor of the application.
Mrs. Kitty Gritchen, 11619 Malden Street, Cypress, complimented the project and her
questions on the number of handicapped parking spaces and access from Home Depot
to the post office were answered by staff.
Mr. DOn Wesling, 11431 Anegada Street, Cypress, expressed the pleasure of spending his
money at a Home Depot in Cypress.
Mr. Ray Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, said he looked forward to a Home
Depot in Cypress in order to keep sales tax revenues in the City. He felt that any day
laborer problem could be controlled and the Home Depot was an asset to Lincoln
Avenue redevelopment.
Mr. Mike Gritchen, 11619 Malden Street, Cypress, expressed his support of the project.
He said that 12 handicapped parking spaces was the minimum requirement and
requested some additional handicapped parking. He received clarification on end trips.
MS. Jane Wozniak, 4480 Avenida Granada, Cypress, supported this new business in
Cypress.
Mr. Bill Wostenberg, 4290 Livermore Place, Cypress, said that Home Depot has an
excellent reputation for being community-minded and a very good neighbor.
Mr. Rick Huttl, Cypress, said that Home Depot is a family-oriented business, running
seminars on crafts for kids. He expressed concern about Lincoln being a busy street and
asked Council to assure that kids cannot approach Lincoln Avenue from the parking lot.
Mr. Jerry Sharber, 11615 Lakia Drive, Cypress, said that the Home Depot will generate
retail traffic and create more businesses.
Mrs. Jane Garvey, Barcelona, Cypress, was worried about the earthquake problem that
operations of this type present.
NO one else wished to speak in favor of or in opposition to the application.
It was moYed by Councilmember Bowman and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to
close the public hearing, approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and direct staff to
file a Notice of Determination and adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follow,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97-2 and Variance NO. 97-3, subject to conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 4789
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-2 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4790
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, GRANTING A VARIANCE
FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, SECTION 13.4-4
TO ALLOW A ROOF MOUNTED SATELLITE ANTENNA ON THE ROOF OF THE HOME DEPOT
HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER - VARIANCE NO. 97-3.
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
CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-17, REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A GAS
STATION AND MINI-MARKET, LOCATED AT 5931 CERRITOS AVENUE AND 10461 VALLEY VIEW
STREET: 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 construct a gas station and mini-market at 5931 Cerritos Avenue and 10461
Valley View Street. The development of the site will require the demolition of two
existing commercial structures. Initially, the proposal included a car wash, lube & tune,
gas station and mini-market and several noise studies were conducted because of the
proximity to the Residential Single-Family Zone to the north of the site. As a result of
the findings of the original noise study, community input and a public hearing, the
applicant revised the site plan reducing the intensity of the project to reflect the
current plan. The revised plan is a gas station and mini-market. While the proposed lot
size has been reduced from 50,000 to 40,000 square feet, the architecture has not been
altered from the original proposal. The revised plan complies with the development
standards of the Commercial General Zone. The applicant is proposing a 24 hour
operation for the gas station and mini-market, with no alcohol sales proposed. In
accordance with the California Environmental Quality ACt, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration will be filed on this project. The site was posted and notices were mailed to
all property owners within a 300 foot radius.
Mayor Carroll announced that he met with Mr. Hassan about two weeks ago to review
the plans.
Mr. Edgar A.K. Aramouni, Habitant Development Corporation, architect for the project,
volunteered to answer any questions. He said that the project is 20 to 30 feet from the
residences.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the project.
Mr. Jay McCall, 10428 Bedford Court, Cypress, said he was not in favor of a 24 hour
operation, but he was not against the proposed project as currently presented. It is a
good proposal and the neighbors have said they would accept a gas station and mini-
market.
Mr. Sal Hassan, applicant and owner of the proposed project, commented that his
agreement with Chevron required the 24 hour operation and he explained how the
night-time operation would be conducted.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the project.
Councilmember Keenan felt that the concerns of the neighbors were addressed through
meetings, staff and the cooperation of the applicant.
Ms. Sheila Tanaka, 10439 Rexford Court, Cypress, expressed her concern about the height
of her brick wall because it appeared that part of it would be eight feet high and the
other part six feet high. She wanted the entire wall eight feet high.
The Community Development Director responded that the situation was discussed with
Mr. Hassan in a meeting and he agreed to extend the wall. Councilmember Bowman
recommended making the wall height a condition of approval. The Community
Development Director advised that the conditional use permit runs with the land and
they will enter it as a condition as he proposes it into the record.
Mr. Hassan said he has discussed the wall with the neighbors, it has been agreed to
demolish the existing wall on the entire parcel (374 feet) and to build an entire new wall.
He also said that an agreement would have to be drafted indicating that the residents
would maintain their side of the wall, he would maintain his side and he would not be
responsible for any damages that occur from their side of the wall, i.e., landscaping,
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water seepage, earthquakes. Another issue was the landscaping and the neighbors had
agreed on the kinds of trees and bushes.
Ms. Dariel Tom, 5925 Rexford Avenue, Cypress, commented on the binding agreement
with Chevron on a 24 hour operation and the installation of bullet-proof glass might be
another reason there should not be a 24 hour operation.
Ms. JOyCe Baker, 5975 Rexford Avenue, Cypress, expressed concern with the 24 hour
operation because there was a 24 hour operation across the street. The parking could
be a problem because the spaces are not even a car length away from the wall. She
asked if the adjacent parcel could be rezoned.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Piercy to close
the public hearing, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopt the Resolution
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 96-17. Responding to Mayor Carroll, the
Community Development Director advised that Condition No. 64 would address the
block wall.
RESOLUTION NO. 4791
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-17 - 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
RECESS: Mayor Carroll recessed the meeting at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
with all Councilmembers present.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
PERMIT FOR THE VIA MARIA RESTAURANT, 9969 WALKER STREET, CYPRESS: Mayor Carroll
declared the public hearing open. The City Manager reported that on February 24, 1997,
in compliance with the provisions of Section 9-9 of the Code of the City of Cypress, he
directed certified mail, return receipt requested correspondence, be sent to the Via
Maria ownership immediately suspending the Live Entertainment Permit and directing
that a public hearing be held by the City Council on March 10, 19997 to consider the
revocation of that permit.
At the March 10, 1997 public hearing the City agreed to lift the suspension of via Maria's
Live Entertainment Permit on all nights except Friday nights wherein Via Maria would
continue to be prohibited from conducting live entertainment for a period of 30 days
from March 10, 1997. As a result of the City's authorizing the limited release of the
suspension for via Maria's Live Entertainment Permit, representatives from via Maria
agreed to meet with the City Manager and the Chief of Police within the next 30 days to
discuss further conditions on the Via Maria Live Entertainment Permit to which Via Maria
was willing to comply with in an effort to mitigate further disruptive and disorderly
conduct occurring on Via Maria's premises.
The Acting Police Chief reviewed the conditions discussed with the owners of Via Maria
on March 10, 1997 and the ensuing meeting with the City Manager and the Police Chief
regarding additional conditions. Present in the audience were the Cypress Police
Department Patrol Sergeants who were instructed to observe the occurrences on Friday
nights at Via Maria since March 10. The Acting Police Chief then read the observations
reported by the Sergeants during the past month.
In response to a question from Councilmember Bowman, the City Attorney said, for the
record, that Capt. Krauss did cite certain instances involving certain parking issues and
urination by some persons. The Council needed to remember that those particular
instances involving some of those violations had more to do with the conditional use
permit and not necessarily the live entertainment permit.
Mayor Carroll asked the Acting Police Chief if the proposed actions would ameliorate the
possibility of a major problem. The Acting Chief responded that if the guidelines are
strictly followed, it will help mitigate the problems that have occurred. Perhaps the
loud music would have to be addressed as it appears to be a new issue.
Dr. Rex Beaber, attorney, representing the owner of Via Maria, commented that virtually
anything that he would say about what the City has done with Via Maria is likely to
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arouse ire and the best place to handle those comments is in another forum. He can
only believe that a person that had a calculated intent to mislead, deceive or cause
irrelevancies to be the basis of the City's action would even recite such a fact before the
public. There is no reason to restrict live entertainment.
Mayor Carroll interjected that the Council has allowed Via Maria to continue live
entertainment for every night but Friday. Fridays are being discussed; the riot occurred
on Friday. The discussion is what actions Mr. Blumenfeld will take to ameliorate the
situation on Fridays.
Mr. Beaber continued by suggesting that the time has come to allow Mr. Blumenfeld,
subject to the existing conditions, to continue to have live entertainment seven days a
week. Speaking on Mr. Blumenfeld's behalf, Mr. Beaber said that he agreed to obey any
lawful determination made by the Council, including those three conditions. But, Mr.
Blumenfeld is not willing to negotiate a settlement of the legal action that is pending
between the parties.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the reinstatement of live
entertainment on Friday nights.
Mr. Bill Wostenberg, 9240 Livermore Place, Cypress, said he was personally offended that
someone would come to a Council meeting and bring an attorney to speak for them. It
would be best if Mr. Blumenfeld addressed the City Council to make his case.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the reinstatement of the
live entertainment permit.
Mr. Dan Garvey, Barcelona Lane, Cypress, remarked that Via Maria is in his backyard and if
those organizations that benefit from contributions from Via Maria want them in their
backyard, fine. Via Maria used to be a restaurant and, in his opinion, it was no longer a
restaurant but a sports bar. It seemed to him that everytime a business comes before
the Council it gets what it wants and the homeowners come last. He asked that the
Friday night live entertainment permit be terminated.
Mr. Steve Craig, 9958 Barcelona Lane, Cypress, said that the noise from Via Maria wakes
up his boys and scares his wife. He usually waits until the noise has continued for a half
hour before he calls the police. He feels he is being assaulted by a wave of music.
Mr. Jerry Sharber, 11615 Lakia Drive, Cypress, asked if Via Maria was in the business of
selling live entertainment or alcohol, then there is a correlation between urination and
live entertainment.
Mr. Mike Gritchen, 11619 Malden Street, Cypress, suggested that Mr. Blumenfeld either
stop selling liquor or put in more bathrooms. The hip hop music attracts a specific type
of clientele. The Via Maria today has not existed for 15 or 20 years because the
character of the establishment has changed considerably since Mr. Blumenfeld has
owned it. He asked the Council to eliminate the type of music played on Friday nights.
Mrs. Kathy Sirecox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, Cypress, said that City Council meetings are for
the citizens to speak and be heard. For Mr. Blumenfeld's attorney to demean the Acting
Police Chief is despicable. If via Maria continues to create calls, then something needs to
be done.
Mr. Joe Mansolino, 9305 vista Bonita, Cypress, expressed concern about the agreements
made and not being followed.
Ms. Jane Wozniak, ~,~180 Avenida Granada, Cypress, commented that it is very interesting
that certain citizens speaking against the project are those that still have a court appeal
against the City.
Mr. Don Wesling 11432 Anegada Street, Cypress, said that reflexes are not the best after
drinking and it only takes a split second for something to happen. The security guards
can't watch all the people all the time. The neighbors should not have to be afraid.
Mr. Frank Cardona, 9785 St. George Circle, Cypress, commented that he stopped in the
Via Maria parking lot about six mornings a week and almost always observes broken
bottles and beer cans laying around. He no longer takes his evening walks in that
neighborhood and he would like to see something done.
Mr. Blumenfeld stated that he has added to his staff and members of the Cypress Police
Department have told him that his security is fantastic and everything was positive. He
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addressed some of the allegations that had been made, such as, parking along the back
wall, recycling of bo~les, public urination. He said he has done everything that the
Council has asked him to do.
Councilmember Bowman asked the City Attorney to explain the differences between
the Live Entertainment and Conditional Use Permits. The City Attorney said that it was
important to distinguish between the two permits and some of the activities reported
by the Acting Police Chief really had no bearing on the Live Entertainment Permit and
relate directly to the Conditional Use Permit. It the use itself causes conditions which
jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of the community, the City Council does have
a right to look into the Conditional Use Permit and take whatever actions are necessary
to correct the problem. What is before the City Council is the Live Entertainment
Permit; what can be before the City Council at some later date is the Conditional Use
Permit.
Councilmember Bowman expressed great concern about the threatened litigation
against the Council and asked for a Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION: Mayor Carroll recessed the meeting at 10:05 p.m. and reconvened at
10:17 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council held a Closed Session based on the
following facts. The application is a public hearing for the live entertainment permit.
Legal counsel for the applicant, as well as making references to the City Attorney earlier
in the day, did make some references about some litigation that may exist between the
city and the applicant. Based upon those representations both earlier and tonight, the
City Council held a Closed Session in which he advised the City Council on the status or
lack thereof of such litigation.
Councilmember Bowman commented that there may not be a nexus between the live
entertainment permit and the conditions the Police Department was citing that
probably would apply more to the Conditional Use Permit. The concerns of the
community appear to relate to the Conditional Use Permit, although the incident in
February seemed to have been caused by the Live Entertainment.
It was moved by Councilmember Bowman to approve the continuation of the Live
Entertainment Permit with the existing terms and conditions and monitor the activity
of the Via Maria as it concerns the terms and conditions of the Conditional Use Permit.
Responding to Mayor Carroll, Councilmember Bowman clarified that the conditions he
referred to were:
Via Maria will require and strictly enforce dress code after 9:00 p.m. General
attire will be pants, collared shirts tucked in pants. No hats, t-shirts, shorts and
sandals will be permitted.
o
Via Maria will provide two uniformed security officers for outside the premises
and four to six security officers inside. Inside security to be well dressed in white
shirts, tie and optional vest.
o
Via Maria will continue to require cover charge from all of its patrons on Friday
nights.
Councilmember Jones mentioned the issues of assault, vandalism, littering, theft and use
of controlled or regulated substances. She also mentioned the possibility of the issue of
consumption of alcohol by persons under the age of 21. She asked the City Attorney if
the hours of the live entertainment permit could be limited. The City Attorney advised
that the Council does have the authority, based on conditions which arose to the
suspension of the live entertainment, to impose an additional condition limiting the
hours of operation.
Councilmember Piercy said that when this issue was discussed previously, hours were
mentioned and Mr. Blumenfeld felt that reduced hours would hurt his business. She
suggested voting on this item now, conduct the additional monitoring suggested by
Councilmember Bowman and she seconded Councilmember Bowman's motion.
Councilmember Keenan said there has been no live entertainment at Via Maria on Friday
nights for a number of weeks; therefore, there was an improvement and to limit the
hours of operation on Friday night for the live entertainment would be a compromise.
Councilmember Bowman stated that he would not amend his motion to continue the
live entertainment permit because it is going to be reviewed again in July. At the same
time, the City should be monitoring the conditions of the Conditional Use Permit.
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Councilmember Jones commented that, without the live entertainment, there has been
a substantial decrease in the criminal activity. She expressed disappointment that the
motion wouldn't be amended.
Mayor Carroll advised that he would vote in favor of the motion. Mr. Blumenfeld has
proposed three conditions that would seem to be sufficient at this time, but hoped he
would consider the noise.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Piercy and Carroll
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones and Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT- MR. LELAND
WHITE, D.B.A. AUSTIN DIVERSIFIED PRODUCTS - DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION OF ALL PURPOSF
CLEANER: Mayor Carroll opened the public hearing. The staff report was presented by
the City Manager who advised that this Public Hearing had been continued from April
14, 1997 for additional information from staff and the applicant. Mr. Leland White,
representing AUStin Diversified Products, has filed an application for a Special Permit to
conduct the sale of an all purpose cleaner door-to-door in the City of Cypress. Mr. White
has been notified to be present at the April 28, 1997 City Council meeting to answer any
questions that the Council may have relating to this application.
In accordance with Section 15-62 of the Cypress City Code, the City Council is to
determine whether or not the operation of the business will comport with the peace,
health, safety, convenience, good morals and general welfare of the public, or that the
applicant or other persons responsible for the management or supervision of the
business is unfit to be trusted with the privileges granted by such special permit, or has
a bad moral character, intemperate habits or a bad reputation for truth, honesty or
integrity.
The Affidavits of Publication and Posting of the Public Hearing on this matter are on file
in the City Clerk's Office. The Affidavit of Posting of the Continuation of the Public
Hearing is also on file in the City Clerk's Office. As of the writing of this report, no
written communications have been received either in favor or in opposition to this
application.
The applicant, or a representative, was not present.
Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in support of the application. NO one
spoke. He asked if anvone wished to speak in opposition.
Mr. Jerry Sharber, 11615 Lakia Drive, Cypress, asked if this was the lemon-scented cleaner
and he registered his complaint against the applicant because he presented a list of Mr.
$harber's neighbors and purported that they had ordered from him.
Mr. Henry Livingston, 5408 Hanover Drive, Cypress, said that this company has very pushv
and arrogant people making the door-to-door sales. He felt that the hours of sales
should be limited to 6 or 7 p.m.
Councilmember Jones expressed concern about the community deriving any benefit
from this service.
Councilmember Bowman concurred and based on the comments from the citizens who
spoke, there is reason to deny the application.
Mayor Carroll said he would vote against the application because of public safety, there
are commercial zones for conducting business and he would vote against it.
It was moved by Councilmember Jones and seconded by Councilmember Keenan to
deny the permit. The motion unanimously carried bv the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Pierc¥ and Carroll
None
None
CONTINUATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-3, REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A USED
AUTOMOTIVE SALES LOT, LOCATED AT 9060 WALKER STREET, CYPRESS: The public hearing
was opened by Mayor Carroll. Councilmember Bowman stated that he will be abstaining
from the vote on this issue because he has a financial conflict. He mentioned the issue
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that he had brought up earlier in the evening regarding the article in the News-
Enterprise authored by Councilmember Jones and asked the City A~orney to comment
as to whether Councilmember Jones should also abstain from the vote on this public
hearing. The City Attorney remarked that the question was presented as to whether
the article submitted by Councilmember Jones to the News-Enterprise would constitute
some established conflict of interest which would prohibit her from voting on this
matter. On a purely legal basis only, he could not find a legal conflict of interest which
would prevent Councilmember Jones from voting on this matter.
Responding to Mayor Carroll, Councilmember Jones said the reason the letter was
written was there had been a public hearing a month ago and the hearing was for the
used auto lot at that location. Public record stated her reasons for her opposition to
the project. She had encouraged the public to participate on both sides of the issue.
COUNCILMEMBER BOWMAN LEFT THE DAIS AT 10:45 P.M.
The City Manager asked the Community Development Director to present the staff
report. The Community Development Director mentioned that she had just received
two letters from Joyce Sully and Joyce Baker opposing the project. The City Council had
copies of all other letters submitted on this project. There was a specific request from
Anita BOillin to read her letter into the record. Copies of all letters have been received
in the City Clerk's office and are made part of the record. Mayor Carroll said he did not
wish the letters read.
The report advised that Conditional Use Permit No. 97-3 was presented to the City
Council at the March 10, 1997 City Council meeting. The motion to deny the application
resulted in a 2 to 2 split vote (one Councilmember abstained). Therefore, no decision
has been rendered on this item pursuant to the City Attorney and the applicant
requested reconsideration. Included in the request letter are a number of
modifications based on input at the March 10, 1997 City Council hearing. The revised
proposal included the reduction of the lighting standards from 10 to six for nighttime
business hours and motion activated security lighting for after hours security. A catch
basin will be provided for all surface water. The applicant has proposed that the
conditional use permit be approved for a maximum of two years and that at the end of
such time, it be reconsidered if the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Plan has not
progressed to this property. This item was presented to City Council at the April 14,
1997 Council meeting. Upon discussion of this application during the public hearing,
Council chose to continue this project until the April 28, 1997 meeting because the
applicant was not in attendance. The proposed modifications do demonstrate that the
applicant is attempting to address some of the concerns discussed in the environmental
documentation and the previous staff report, but they do not change the findings of
either document. Staff still cannot support the development of the proposed use at
this location as it is not consistent with the long term goals and objectives of the
Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Plan. Notice of the public hearing was published,
posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius of the site.
Responding to Mayor Carroll's question about staff's concerns, the Community
Development Director replied that the concerns were, lighting and outdoor display,
incompatible mixture of adjoining land uses, defective design, character of phvsical
construction, economic maladjustment, irregular parcelization and deficient public
improvements and facilities.
Councilmember Piercy said that she considered a neat, organized, used car lot a higher
and better use. The business has been there for 16 years, it is a good business and it has
been upgraded. The question is does this proposed use fit because she couldn't see
where the car lot would pose a problem. It is an improvement.
Responding to Councilmember Jones, the Community Development Director explained
"higher and better" use and l:he need to look at site specific as well as long term uses
and coml~ine them.
r nuncilmember Keenan referred to a letter received from the Acting Police Chief and
ask~.d him to address the trends along Walker Street as far as traffic accidents.
MAYOR CARROLL LEFT THE DAIS AT 11:08 P.M. AND RETURNED AT 11:13 P.M.
The applicant, Nat Briganti and his architect, Mr. H. D. Robson, addressed and discussed
some of the issues mentioned at the last meeting, such as, road testing down Bishop
Street, writing service orders on Bishop Street, fencing around vacant lot, and oil on the
sidewalk.
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Mr. Robson apologized for having to leave the meeting April 14 and causing the
continuance. He reviewed the tape and comments made at the public hearing by the
citizens. Most of the issues appeared when ACtion Alignment asked for their new
addition. They are not new issues. He then referred to minutes of the Traffic
Commission meeting on the traffic conditions at ACtion Alignment and the Police
Department's report on traffic accidents on Walker Street. He said that they were
asking for a two year use of the property and Mr. Briganti would be willing to meet with
the City Attorney and formulate a document stating that if redevelopment came in, he
would vacate he property to a better use.
Councilmember Keenan asked if the applicant had sent letters to the neighbors and his
customers and the reply was in the affirmative. Councilmember Keenan referred to a
letter that was directed to him by Mr. Martin Nishi on Ravari Drive in Cypress, who spoke
in the applicant's favor. He has also met with the applicant, inspected the site and
talked to the neighbors.
Mr. Briganti clarified that as soon as the building is constructed, the main entry to the
shop will be on Walker Street between Taco Bell and Action Alignment. He has written
an employee handbook which is given to each new employee and everything is written
out and made clear.
After some additional questions of the applicant, it was moved by Councilmember Jones
and seconded by Councilmember Keenan 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:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Piercy and Carroll
None
None
Continuing with the public hearing, Mayor Carroll asked if anyone wished to speak in
favor of the application. The following people spoke in support of the application on
the asset of the business to the City, honesty of the applicant, condition of the Walker
Street property, parking situations, density, redevelopment and zoning.
Ms. Jo Dutro, 10002 St. Stephen Circle, Cypress
Mr. Henn Isau, no address given, Cypress
Mr. ROn Cathcart, no address given, Cypress
Mr. Adda Turine, Bishop Street, Cypress
Mr. Ed Flanders, no address given, Cypress
Mr. Mark Komme, no address given, Cypress
Ms. Elizabeth Louden, no address given, Cypress
Mr. AI Alban, no address given, Cypress
Mr. Gene White, no address given, Cypress
Mr. Roberto Ramirez, no address given, Cypress
Mr. Charlie Steffey, 5611 Citrus Court, Cypress
Ivlr. Larry Westbrook, C&L Custom Jackets, Cypress
Mr. Walter Bowman, 6086 Barry Drive, Cypress
No one else wished to speak in favor of the project. Mayor Carroll asked if anyone
wished to speak in opposition to the application. The following people spoke on the
incompatibility with the surrounding residential area, traffic congestion, ingress and
egress, deteriorating living conditions, safety of children, nature of the business and
problems it will bring, accidents, increased speed limit on Walker Street, commercial
zoning and cars backing down Bishop Street.
Mr. Henry Livingston, 5408 Hanover Drive, Cypress
Ms. Frances Willson, Bishop Street, Cypress
MS. Kimberley Pruce, 5552 Bishop Street, read her letter
and one from Barry Cannata, 5541 Camp Street, Cypress
Ms. Verna Dodson, 5771 La Jolla Way, Cypress
Verda, Bishop Street resident, Cypress
MS. Debbie Rasmussen, Bishop Street, Cypress
Ms. Sally Kaspar, 5582 Bishop Street, Cypress
Mr. Richard Loera, 5571 Camp Street, Cypress
Mr. Rick Huttl, no address given, Cypress
Ms. Ellen Schneider, 5584 Bishop Street, Cypress
Mrs. Kathy Simcox, 6143 Trinidad Avenue, Cypress
Mr. Don Wesling, 11431 Anegada Street, Cypress
No one else wished to speak.
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Mr. Briganti commented that he was not aware of any complaints and if he were guilty
of doing these things, that the City would have some record of the complaints to
determine if there really is a problem. He said he was willing to sign an agreement to
cease business in the redevelopment area if a developer has a different use.
Mr. Robson reiterated that the property is currently zoned commercial, most of the
accidents have been after hours at unsafe speeds, he is very concerned about safety in
anything he designs and he keeps children in mind. If traffic can be eliminated through
signage from driving down Bishop that would alleviate the problems. He noted that no
one spoke against the project at the initial meeting on this project and 11 people spoke
in favor. He also said that they have tried to find other pieces of property on Lincoln
Avenue.
It was moved by Councilmember Keenan to close the public hearing and hearing no
objection, Mayor Carroll so ordered.
Councilmember Piercy commented that she has heard the concerns of the people on
Bishop Street, but the comments deal mainly with occurrences in the past. The street
noise from Walker Street has steadily gotten worse over the last ten years and not
conducive to building residential on Walker Street.
Councilmember Jones remarked that there are uses that would be like commercial uses,
such as, bookkeeping services, tax service and other consulting services that would not
generate the traffic from the facility. It is important for the Council to take the role of
moving the City into redevelopment and would like to see a project somewhat more
compatible with the residential area. She said she would be voting no on this issue
because she felt it was not appropriate and is incompatible with the residential uses in
the area.
Councilmember Keenan stated that he was in agreement with Councilmember Jones on
a number of issues, especially the fact that Mr. Briganti has outgrown his facility. The
project will improve the corner but he wished that Mr. Briganti had done more over the
past several years to work with the neighbors because they are frustrated. He felt he
had to rely on the opinion of staff and they have shown that this is not a consistent use.
Mayor Carroll advised that a City has to set zoning determinations and laws that are
consistent so people can rely upon them. The rules cannot be changed constantly
because businesses do not like the uncertainty. The property has been zoned
commercial for approximately ten years and more traffic would be generated from
almost any other commercial venture. Any short term development on Walker will have
to come from private enterprise. He would support the development of the used car
lot and he did not agree with the staff recommendation. Prior to a motion,
Councilmember Keenan expressed concern about the fact that there were 16 vehicles,
with only five parking spaces. There are several things that need to be addressed
before a motion is made.
It was moved by Mayor Carroll to adopt a Finding of de Minimis Impact, approve the
Mitigated Negative Declaration and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program and adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 97-3,
subject to conditions, including the conditions that there will be no relocation expense
to the City if the applicant is asked to relocate sometime in the future; that the permit
be reviewed in two years; and no right turn out of either driveway onto Bishop Street.
Councilmember Keenan suggested that there be no Sunday selling. He commented that
he would like to see the enforcement of existing conditional use permits stepped up at
the staff level. The Community Development Director referred to the March 10, 1997
staff report and the draft Resolution contained the conditions on relocation, restricts
vehicle sales to a two year period at the end of which CUP 97-3 shall terminate, onsite
lighting, number of vehicles on display, water quality management plan and test driving
of vehicles. She then added Condition No. 46, tO the effect that customers for the auto
repair are not parking on the used car lot.
The City Attorney mentioned Councilmember Keenan's concerns on the hours of
operation being incorporated into the draft conditions. Councilmember Keenan
referred to Condition No. 35 which was amended to read, "Office buildings and uses
adjacent to residential areas shall not be permitted to conduct business or hold office
hours before 9 a.m. or after 7 p.m. daily, Monday through Saturday."
RESOLUTION NO. 4792
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-3 - WITH CONDITIONS.
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Councilmember Anna Piercy seconded the motion, which was carried by the following
roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Pierc¥ and Carroll
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Jones
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
I COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman
COUNCILMEMBER BOWMAN RETURNED TO THE DAIS AT 12:45 A.M.
Responding to Mayor Carroll, the City Manager reported that there was one additional
public hearing scheduled for this evening; however, the applicant, prior to this meeting,
requested that the Item No. 22, Conditional Use Permit NO. 97-1, be continued without a
date certain to allow for modification. If agreed to, staff will renorice and return to the
City Council at an appropriate time.
Due tO the lateness of the hour, the following items were continued to the City Council
Meeting of May 12, 1997:
Item NO. 25, A Resolution Making Certain Findings in Connection with a Disability
Retirement Application,
Item No. 23, AdOption of the 1997-2004 Capital Improvement Program for the City of
Cypress and the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
Item NO. 24, Acceptance of Letter of Resignation from Mr. Lincoln A. Castro Serving as
the City's Representative on the Board of Trustees of the Orange County Vector Control
District,
Item NO. 26, Review of Options for Rotation of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tempore Positions,
Item NO. 27, Recommendations from the Joint City Council/Cable TV Commission Meeting
Regarding a Revision of Name and Duties Resulting in Proposed Changes to the
Commission as Proposed in the Ordinance to modify the Cypress City Code,
Item No. 28, Changing the Street Name of the 5500 Block of Mildred Circle to Kanel Circle,
and
Item NO. 30, the Recreation & Park District Matter of Mission Statement for Formation of
an Adult Day Care Task Force to Research the Need for an Adult Day Care
Program/Facility and Funding Alternatives.
The Community Development Director clarified that Item NO. 22. Conditional Use Permit
NO. 97-1 be continued to May 12, 1997. It was moved by Councilmember Bowman and
seconded by Mayor Carroll to continue the item to the meeting of May 12, 1997. 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 COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 25889 - 26100: It was
moved bv Mavor Carroll and seconded by Councilmember Bowman to approve the
Commercial Warrant list for Warrants No. 25889 through 26100 in the amount of
$599,126.83. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Bowman, Jones, Keenan, Pierc¥ and Carroll
o COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council Acting as the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency. NO matters were presented.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters Not on the Agenda. No one spoke.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: FOr Matters Not on the Agenda. None were presented.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Carroll adjourned the meeting at 1:00 a.m. in memory of Bill
Billiter to Monday, May 5, 1997 at 4:30 p.m., in the Administrative Conference ROOm.
ATTEST:
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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