Minutes 86-02-102f3
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 10, 1986
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:34 p.m. on Monday,
February 10, 1986, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California, by Mayor Otto Lacayo.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Kanel, Partin and Lacayo
ABSENT: Councilman Mullen
Also present were City Manager /City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Mark Huebsch, and
the following staff members: Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst, Leonard and
Lowenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Coronado led the pledge to the flag.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak in
regard to any matter that was not on the agenda. There was no one wishing to speak.
PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTIONS OF COMMENDATION: Mayor Lacayo read and
presented Resolutions of Commendation to David Chamberlain, Michael Bennett, Bradley
Gill, James Pilkenton and Raymond Tenken, praising the five men for their heroic action in
rescuing an elderly couple who were trapped inside their burning home. Mr. Pilkenton stated
it was his pleasure to help and that the men did what anyone else would have done in the
circumstances.
CONSIDERATION OF PRESENTATION BY THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
COMMISSION REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR
FREEWAY EMERGENCIES: Mr. Monte Ward, staff representative of the Transportation
Commission, described the proposal to create a County -wide Service Authority which will
allow for emergency call -boxes to be placed on all Orange County freeways. Mr. Ward
reported that S.B. 1199 passed on January 1, 1986 establishes the funding mechanism of the
$1.00 increase in vehicle registration fees that would be set up County -wide to form the
Service Authority (S.A.F.E.) which would administer the program. According to the report by
Arthur Young, the program would be financially feasible for the entire 133 miles of freeway
system. The increased registration fee would provide S.A.F.E. with $1.5 million annually for
the installation, operation and maintenance of the system. Mr. Ward stated that installation
of the system could begin within two years and the installation time would depend upon the
type of technology selected. He reported that seven Orange County cities have approved the
formation of S.A.F.E. and eight cities will consider the issue this week. Mr. Ward responded
to questions from the Council regarding the proposal.
The Councilmembers expressed support for the program. Mayor Lacayo suggested an
accounting of the funds received and that fair and competitive bidding practices be used in
awarding contracts. Mr. Ward stated that this would be consistent with the Commission's
policies.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 3039
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS REQUESTING THAT A SERVICE AUTHORITY
FOR FREEWAY EMERGENCIES BE ESTABLISHED IN
ORANGE COUNTY.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMFMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added the
following items to the agenda:
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Item #37 regarding the bicycle trail and berm adjacent to the Stanton storm channel;
Item #38 regarding a contract for recording secretarial services; and
Item #39 regarding the Americana Awards dinner
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: PARCEL MAP NO. 85 -321, WARLAND
INVESTMENTS, LTD., SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KATELLA AVENUE AND KNOTT
STREET: Mayor Lacayo opened the public hearing and announced that the applicant had
requested a continuance of the hearing.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor ordered the public hearing regarding Parcel Map #85 -321
continued to the February 24, 1986 Council meeting.
CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -2 (57-
ROOM MOTEL WITH KPI'CHENETTES, 6262 & 6282 LINCOLN AVENUE) AND PLANNING
DEPARTMENT SURVEY AND ANALYSIS CONCERNING MOTELS: The Mayor opened the
public hearing. The Planning Director summarized the staff report dated February 3.
Mayor Lacayo asked for speakers in favor of the application.
Mr. Henry Wu, 7481 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park, the applicant, reported that he would like
to reduce the number of kitchenette units from 22 to 15, increase parking by five spaces, and
reduce the size of the ten largest kitchenette units.
Mayor Lacayo stated that, after seeing staff's motel survey, he would favor a moratorium on
motel construction. He stated he was concerned about the number of kitchenettes but would
keep an open mind since the subject property, being a deep lot, is difficult to develop and is a
suitable location for a motel. Councilman Coronado stated he shared the concerns about
kitchenette units and that he would prefer a motel without them. He inquired about maid
service and Mr. Wu stated he would provide daily maid service in all units. Councilman
Partin indicated that he was more concerned with the parking situation and stated he would
favor the project if the kitchenette units were reduced from 15 to 10 and if 1.5 parking
spaces per kitchenette were provided. He stated he would support a moratorium pending a
study to determine if there is a need for more motels. Councilman Partin stated he did not
favor large kitchenette units which could become living quarters for families and long -term
residents.
Mr. Wu stated he would agree to 10 kitchenette units. He asked to be able to work out with
staff the size of the larger kitchenette units at a later date. Mr. Wu agreed to a condition
requiring daily maid service for the kitchenette units. He stated he plans to apply for a
franchise for the motel in order to maintain the quality.
Mayor Lacayo recommended adding Condition #40 to state that daily maid service shall be
provided for each unit, and that the applicant resolve the question regarding size of the units
with staff.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the application.
Mr. Gervaise Braja, 6265 Lincoln Avenue, Buena Park, stated he strongly opposes the
proposed motel and does not see the need for it since there is another motel one -half block
away. He stated he would prefer apartments or condominiums on the property. He expressed
concern about traffic which the motel would generate and over the type of clientele it would
attract. The Council and staff responded to Mr. Braja's concerns regarding traffic and
prostitution. The Police Chief reported there have been arrests of street walkers along
Lincoln but not a significant number in the motel complexes themselves. Mr. Braja stated
the area is overcrowded and he does not want it to deteriorate.
Ms. Tammie Shuld, representing Cypress Lodge Motel, 5601 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, stated
she supports a moratorium on motel construction. She reported Cypress Lodge experiences
problems with their kitchenette units when six or seven people move into a unit and remain
on a month-to--month basis and it is difficult to evict them. She stated they have a serious
parking problem with so many tenants per room and they are considering a parking sticker
program. She stated the long -term tenants leave the rooms damaged and in a mess. Ms.
Shuld stated the management relies on weekly and monthly renters because of the lack of
daily rentals. She stated the Council should take a hard look at whether another motel is
needed in the area.
Mr. Gary Batka, manager of the Madrid Motel, 3351 W. Lincoln, Anaheim, stated the Council
should consider supply and demand. He stated that in cities like Anaheim and Garden Grove
there are too many rooms available and therefore motels are attracting undesirable tenants.
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Mr. Batka stated he rents on a weekly basis but not on a monthly basis. He reported on a
recent problem with a long -term tenant and stated the Police cannot help and the only
remedy is to go to court. Mr. Batka stated he does not oppose building motels but felt the
Council should be careful about maintaining a good neighborhood. He stated the City should
consider high - quality franchise motels and have something in writing that the franchise will
be maintained.
Mr. Mike Bakta, representing the Cloud 9 Motel, 5682 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, stated that
most motels on Beach and Harbor Boulevards are renting on a weekly basis whether or not
they have kitchenette units and provide only once a week maid service. Mr. Bakta stated
that because so many motels are being built, the demand is low and so the rates are
reduced. He reported that of his 28 units, 16 are kitchenettes and the daily occupancy by
transients is low. He stated there is no need for another motel in this area.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to close the public
hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit #86 -2 subject to the 40 conditions:
RESOLUTION NO. 3040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-
2 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Councilman Kanel stated the Council had just become aware of the problems experienced at
Cypress Lodge Motel and felt the moratorium should apply to this application. He suggested
continuing the matter until the entire Council is present. Mayor Lacayo stated the two
proposed motels in Cypress will serve a market need by providing a choice of amenities and
rates. Councilman Coronado stated the moratorium study was needed but felt this
application should be excluded.
The motion carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Coronado to direct the City
Attorney to prepare a motel moratorium ordinance for consideration at the February 24
meeting. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. JAMES JOSEPH
ROCHE - CURB PAINTING: Mayor Lacayo opened the public hearing. Mr. Essex presented a
report dated February 3 describing the application and reported that the applicant is
requesting withdrawal of his application.
It was moved by Mayor Lacayo, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried to
close the public hearing and receive and file the application for a Special Permit filed by Mr.
James Joseph Roche.
PUBLIC HEARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - MR. SULTON
HAWTHORNE, D.B.A. CURVE PAINTING: Mayor Lacayo opened the public hearing. The
City Manager presented a report dated February 3 describing the application. He stated the
City Attorney suggested that the Council and applicant discuss the application in Executive
Session. Mayor Lacayo asked if the applicant was present. The applicant was not present.
There were no other speakers in favor or in opposition.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the public
hearing and deny the application for a Special Permit submitted by Mr. Sulton Hawthorne,
based on the recommendation of the Police Department. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -5, CONTRACTOR'S YARD,
8882 WATSON STREET: Mayor Lacayo opened the public hearing. The Planning Director
summarized a report dated January 31 describing the request to expand an existing
contractor's yard, including the construction of three new buildings, and a request for future
development of an additional storage structure, at 8882 Watson Street in the ML- 10,000
Industrial Light Zone.
Mr. Joseph Oddo, 8425 Gay Street, Cypress, the applicant, stated he was in the process of
purchasing the property subject to the Council approving the conditional use permit. He
stated he wished to move his general contractor business to Cypress, that his business would
be conducted away from the yard, and that he agreed with all conditions of approval. Mr.
Oddo reported that the yard primarily will be used for his general offices and storage of
vehicles, equipment and supplies although minor welding of equipment and repair of vehicles
may occur. He stated no work will be done on Saturday or Sunday. Mr. Oddo stated that the
condominiums across the railroad tracks to the north have a high noise buffering wall
incorporated with the garages.
The Council and applicant discussed the subject of potential noise complaints. The Planning
Director stated the use would have to conform with the City's Noise Ordinance and if the
noise was within the permitted decibel range for the zone then there would be no problem.
She suggested adding Condition #24 to state that: hours of operation may be modified or
restricted by the City Council upon receipt of substantiated complaints regarding noise. Mr.
Oddo expressed agreement with this condition.
Mr. James Coppage, present property owner, reported that he has been conducting a
contractor's storage yard on the property for the past 15 years and there have never been
complaints. Mr. Coppage stated there were times when they worked all night long or until
late at night, and no one could hear them.
The Mayor asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or in opposition. There were no
further speakers.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to close the
hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit #86 -5 subject to the 24 conditions:
RESOLUTION NO. 3041
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86-
5 - WITH CONDITIONS.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -6, 52 -UNIT MOTEL (SUN SHINE
INN), 5651 LINCOLN AVENUE: The Mayor opened the public hearing. The City Manager
presented a report dated February 4 from the Planning Director which indicated that the
applicant requested a continuance of the hearing to the February 24 meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to continue the Public
Hearing regarding Conditional Use Permit #86 -6 to the February 24 meeting. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Hearing no objections, Mayor Lacayo took Item #32 out of order for the benefit of persons in
the audience.
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 85 -30, 23-
APARTMENT UNITS AND DENSITY BONUS ALLOWANCE AT 6322 -6340 ORANGE
AVENUE: The Planning Director presented a report dated February 3 indicating that the
City Council, at the December 9 meeting, approved the 23 units without a landscaping
variance and requested that the project be brought back to them for Design Review. Mrs.
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Eynon reported that the applicant made the following changes: (1) reduced the number of
dwelling units from 26 to 23, including a four unit density bonus allowance; and (2) increased
the required landscaped open space area from 31% to 35 %. Staff recommended approval of
the Design Review subject to one additional condition stating: the southwesterly building and
the four (4) southwesterly parking stalls shall be relocated ten feet (10') to the east.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve Design
Review of Conditional Use Permit #85 -30 subject to the 27 conditions recommended by
staff. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Mrs. Beverly Jackson, speaking in regard to the motel survey, stated she owns the Rodeway
Inn on Beach Boulevard and that they are very choosy about their tenants. She suggested
that the Council check the difference between motels with and without a franchise. She
reported that the franchise people check the units for cleanliness and how the property is
maintained. She felt the Council would prefer a franchise motel to a mom and pop operated
motel.
RECESS: The Mayor called a recess at 9:27 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. with
Councilman Mullen absent.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor took Items #33 and #30 out of order for the benefit of
persons in the audience.
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST FOR FUNDS FROM THE JOHN F. KENNEDY HIGH
SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD BOOSTER CLUB: The City Manager presented a
report dated February 5 which transmitted a letter from the Booster Club requesting a
donation of $2,500 from the City.
Mr. Carl Erickson, representing the Kennedy High School Booster Club, explained the Club's
request for funds.
Councilman Partin advised Mr. Erickson that the Council had received criticism relating to
their donation to the Kennedy High School theater group since Cypress' contribution had
preempted action by the La Palma City Council and had set a precedent. He asked if the
Booster Club had approached the La Palma City Council for funding.
Mr. Erickson reported that each of the cities served by the school, Buena Park, La Palma and
Cypress, had received similar requests outlining the Club's needs.
Councilman Partin stated he would prefer to withhold action until the City of La Palma has
acted on the request so that La Palma is not put in another bind. He recommended that the
Booster Club consider applying to Cypress for a Special Permit to paint curb addresses as a
fund raiser. He stated they could obtain a free permit and raise a great deal of money.
Councilman Partin indicated that the Council receives criticism about out - and -out donations
and must be cautious especially since they had just contributed to the Kennedy High theater
group.
Mr. Erickson reported that the immediate crisis is the need for drums which are needed for
competitions and the trip to Ireland. He stated the band members pay for their own
transportation to Ireland.
Councilman Partin recommended that the Council establish a policy whereby the City would
reserve Special Permits for volunteer youth organizations and not grant them to private
individuals. He pointed out that it has been 12 years since a non - profit group has painted
curbs in the City. Councilman Coronado felt the Council could assist groups in exploring
fund raising methods and indicated he would not be in favor of donation requests for travel.
Following further discussion with Mr. Erickson, it was moved by Councilman Coronado and
seconded by Councilman Kanel to appropriate $500.00 from the fund balance of the General
Fund to Account No. 4163 -11- 117 -02 for the Kennedy High School Band and Color Guard
Booster Club and encourage them to pursue curb painting or other fund raising activities in
Cypress. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
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It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Coronado to establish a
policy providing that the City grant Special Permits without a fee for curb painting to non-
profit youth organizations and deny them to private, commercial applicants, for a period of
three years. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Councilman Partin stated that if there is no participation by the youth organizations during
the three year period then the Council can lift the restriction.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A COMMUNITY BANNER SYSTEM: The City
Manager presented a report dated February 5 concerning the request by the Cypress
Community Country Festival Committee to purchase a banner and poles to promote
community -wide events.
Mayor Lacayo stated he was surprised with the $16,000 proposed cost of which $13,000 was
for the poles and he questioned such a large investment in view of the fact that the cable
system and bi- monthly newsletter could be used to advertise City activities.
Mr. William Davis, 9654 Amberwick Circle, Cypress, Chairman of the Festival Committee,
reported that he has been in contact with a representative of the Southern California Edison
Company which may be able to salvage a pole for the City and with a representative from a
steel business which may donate a pole. He stated he would like to reduce the pole cost and
hoped that the Council supported the banner system.
The Council agreed to continue this item indefinitely while other approaches to obtaining the
poles are pursued.
CONSIDERATION OF REPAIRS TO THE LIBRARY AIR - CONDITIONING UNIT: The Public
Works Director presented a report dated January 24 outlining air - conditioning repairs which
are needed at the Library.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Partin to: (1) allocate
$7,364.00 from the unappropriated reserves of the General Fund to Account #4156- 11 -233-
08; and (2) dispense with regular bidding procedures and authorize air - conditioning repairs by
Scott Refrigeration, 1330 West Collins Avenue, Orange, California, in the amount not to
exceed $7,363.14 including tax. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO
DEVELOP A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM: The Public Works Director
presented a report dated February 3 which outlined bids received for work which included
developing an inventory of the City's entire street system with ratings for all pavement
sections according to condition, developing a software program to analyze data from the
inventory, and implementing the program on the City's computer. Mr. Beardsley stated this
is a budgeted capital project, and he responded to questions from the Council.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Coronado to award a
contract to Carter Associates, Inc. to develop and implement a Pavement Management
System, as outlined in the firm's proposal, not to exceed $24,000.00, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute a formal agreement on behalf of the City with Carter Associates,
Inc. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBFRS: Mullen
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CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be
considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations on the agenda. Councilman Coronado corrected the name on Item #21.
The City Manager made a correction to Item #24. Councilman Partin requested the removal
of Item #23.
It was moved by Councilman Coronado and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve
Consent Calendar Items #11 through #28, with the exception of Item #23. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
Item #11: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 27,
1986.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of January 27, 1986, as
submitted, with Mayor Lacayo abstaining due to his absence at the meeting.
Item #12: Motion to Introduce and /or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #13: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
Robert Ti -Sheng Lin, D.B.A. King Genghis Khan Bar -B -Q Buffet House, 4498 Lincoln Avenue,
Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #14: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by
James Everett Weiss and Jerome Andrew Willemssen, D.B.A. Cypress Family Billiards, 6287-
89 Ball Road, Cypress.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #15: Consideration of Reimbursement of Cost to the City of Lakewood for Repair of
Traffic Direction Sign Damaged by a Cypress Police Officer.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the payment of $115.34 to the City of
Lakewood for damage to their "One Way" sign post at the intersection of Bloomfield and
Centralia.
Item #16: Consideration of Claim Filed by Charles Griffin.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claims Adjuster, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item #17: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Brian William Booker.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution commending Boy Scout Brian
William Booker on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, by title only, title as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 3042
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT BRIAN WILLIAM
BOOKER ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
Item #18: Consideration of Resolution Commending the California Conservation Corps,
Pomona Center, for Its Assistance to the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
commending the California Conservation Corps for its assistance in upgrading City facilities:
RESOLUTION NO. 3043
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING THE CALIFORNIA
CONSERVATION CORPS FOR ITS ASSISTANCE IN
UPGRADING THE CITY FACILITIES.
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Item #19: Consideration of Resolution Commending Police Officer Jimmie Lee Starnes'
Contributions to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) Program.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
commending Police Officer Jimmie Lee Starnes for his conscientious and dedicated effort in
the D.A.R.E. Program:
RESOLUTION NO. 3044
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS COMMENDING OFFICER JIMMIE LEE STARNES
FOR HIS OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE D.A.R.E.
(DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE EDUCATION) PROGRAM.
Item #20: Consideration of Amendment of Chapter 16, Article X, Section 16 -55 of the
Cypress City Code, Relating to Storage of Vehicles on City Streets.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the recommendation of the Traffic
Commission as outlined in the report and approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title
only, title as follows, amending Chapter 16, Article X, Section 16 -55 of the Cypress City
Code relating to storage of vehicles on City streets:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE X, SECTION
16 -55 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, RELATING TO
STORAGE OF VEHICLES ON CITY STREETS.
Item #21: Consideration of a Petition from the Arnold School to Consider the Name Change
of Willow Park to Christa McAuliffe Park.
Recommendation: That the City Council refer the petition and request from Arnold School
regarding renaming of Willow Park to the Recreation & Community Services Commission for
report and recommendation.
Item #22: Consideration of an Appropriation for the Cypress Community Safety
Coordinating Council.
Recommendation: That the City Council appropriate $500.00 from the fund balance of the
General Fund to Account #4104 -11- 174 - -05 for the establishment of the Cypress Community
Safety Coordinating Council.
Item #24: Consideration of Attendance to the 38th Annual California and Pacific Southwest
Recreation & Park Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, authorize the attendance of the
Director and Assistant Director of the Cypress Recreation & Park District and members of
the Recreation & Community Services Commission to the 38th Annual California and Pacific
Southwest Recreation & Park Conference to be held on March 6 -9, 1986, in Fresno,
California, and authorize reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenses incurred.
Item #25: Consideration of Proposed New Classes for Spring Session.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve the following new classes for
the Spring Session: Nature Workshop for Children, proposed fee $10; Exploring Nature
through Hiking, proposed fee $15; Astronomy, the Stars in the Heavens, proposed fee $16;
Workshop in Safe and Sound Infant /Toddler /Child First Aid and Safety Awareness, at a fee of
$15 /person or $25 /couple; and the Tumbling Clinic, at a fee of $10 for one seven -hour clinic.
Item #26: Consideration of Proposal to Increase Fees for C.R.P.D. Programs.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve the following increase in fees
as recommended by the Recreation & Community Services Commission: Dog Obedience
Program, increased from $27 to $32; and Dance Program, increased from $18.50 to $20 for
children and from $19.50 to $22 for adults for the 10 -week course.
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Item #27: Consideration of Evaluation of Light Usage Fees.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve keeping the light usage fees at
$6.42 per hour of light use and refund /credit users in 1986 for any overages, as recommended
by the Recreation & Community Services Commission and the Advisory Committee on Use of
Athletic Facilities (ACUAF).
Item #28: Consideration of Dance Floor Repairs.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve an appropriation in the amount
of $4,400 from the Recreation & Park District General Fund to Account #4187 -11- 232 -08 for
repair of the dance floor, as recommended by staff.
In regard to Item #23 on the Consent Calendar, Consideration of Agreement with the Cypress
School District for the Use of School Grounds, Councilman Partin stated he agreed with what
the agreement would do for the School District but his concern was with the inclusion of the
Landell School site whose scheduling is not, and has never been, controlled by the Recreation
and Park District since it became a leased site. The City Manager responded that all schools
were included in this agreement, whether or not the City has existing service agreements
with the District, in order to justify to the State that the grounds are made available for
recreation programs and youth leagues. If the District did not qualify these schools, then
they would have to pay penalties based on the surplus sites not being used for community
purposes, and the penalties would be passed on to the lessees. Mr. Essex stated that,
although the City and School District have cooperated over the past 20 years in making space
available to recreational and youth groups, a formal agreement is now required to avoid the
State penalties.
Mayor Lacayo suggested adopting the Resolution with an attached letter which expresses the
Council's concern over the poor condition of the Landell site which makes it unusable under
this agreement, and their willingness to assist in correcting the problem so that there can be
mutual use of the property.
Councilman Partin agreed with the Mayor and stressed that the lessee has control and use of
the grounds, not the Recreation District. He reported that the grounds have been abandoned
by all organized sports groups because they are unsafe for their activities. Councilman
Partin stated he could not support the agreement at this time since it assumes that all of the
facilities are in good condition, are usable, and are under the control of the Recreation and
Park District.
The Recreation & Park Director reported that three years ago the Recreation District
discontinued use of the facilities at Landell, Damron and Mackay Schools because of their
poor standard of maintenance, and leagues were rescheduled to other fields.
Mayor Lacayo suggested that the Council not act on the agreement until the City and School
District staffs can meet to resolve the problem associated with the three school sites.
Following further discussion, the Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, continued this item to the February 24
meeting and requested that the City Manager meet with the School Superintendent to review
the Council's concerns that the three school sites cannot be used under the terms of the
agreement.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STUDY OF POSSIBLE RE- STRUCTURING OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FEES TO DESIGNATE MAJOR AND MINOR CATEGORIES:
The City Manager presented a report dated January 31 from the Planning Director which
recommended adoption of a two -tier fee structure designating both major and minor
conditional use permit categories.
It was moved by Mayor Lacayo and seconded by Councilman Partin to adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, implementing a fee structure which designates a "major"
C.U.P. fee category of $400 and a "minor" C.U.P. fee category of $200:
RESOLUTION NO. 3045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ESTABLISHING A RE- STRUCTURING OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FEES TO DESIGNATE MAJOR
AND MINOR CATEGORIES.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE FORUM III
TRANSPORTATION SEMINAR: The City Manager presented a report regarding this matter
dated February 5.
Councilman Coronado recommended that developers' representatives and representatives
from each of the five major companies in Cypress, who have a vested interest in how the
City resolves traffic problems, be invited to attend the seminar, as well as the City's Traffic
Engineer. The City Manager reported that attendance was not limited and more invitations
could be extended to anyone interested in traffic issues. Councilman Coronado stated there
are several senior citizens who are concerned about traffic. Mayor Lacayo felt the
commercial developers should be advised of the seminar and that more City staff members,
including the City Manager, should attend.
The Council requested that the City Manager transmit letters to the commercial /industrial
developers and other interested parties inviting them to the transportation seminar.
CONSIDERATION OF CITY COUNCIL POLICY STATEMENT RE: DEVELOPMENT OF THE
PROPERTIES SURROUNDING THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK: The City Manager
presented a report from the Planning Director dated February 4 containing a proposed policy
statement which was discussed at the Council's Feuruary 3 meeting.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Coronado to adopt the
policy statement as follows: The Cypress City Council expresses its continued interest in
master planning major landholdings within the City in a systematic and comprehensive
manner. Specific plans shall reflect cohesive, compatible and high quality developments and
shall discourage the processing of piecemeal projects. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS
NO. 13369 - 13639: It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel
to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #13369 - #13639 in the total amount of
$1,102,246. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE RE: AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO.
86 -1: It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to order the
following Ordinance read by title only, title as follows, and to adopt the Ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 755
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ADDING SECTION 15.5.C.3 TO ORDINANCE NO.
640, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
KNOWN AS AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE
NO. 86 -1.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMRERS: Mullen
In regard to Item #37 concerning the berm and bicycle trail adjacent to the Stanton storm
channel, the City Council agreed to schedule this item for discussion at the March 30 budget
workshop.
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In regard to Item #38 concerning a conctract for recording secretarial services, it was moved
by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve the contract with Mary
Schiada. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
In regard to Item #39 concerning the Americana Awards dinner, it was moved by Councilman
Partin and seconded by Councilman Coronado to approve an expenditure for five tickets. The
motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 10:50 p.
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