Minutes 86-03-1047
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF
THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 10, 1986
The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. on Monday,
March 10, 1986, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California.. "i yor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
APSE NT: None
Also prey nt A, -r:re City Manager /City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Mark Huebsch, and
the follow, i. i;. ,taff members: Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst and Lowenberg.
PLEDG F.
1 LF-GIANCE: Chris Eynon led the pledge to the flag.
;CATIONS: Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to a
t` e agenda. There was no one wishing to speak.
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matter nc.. .y
CON�'1Nt. IGN OF PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION TO THE
POMO ^,d ' "TER, CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS: Mr. Jim Roberts, Project
Coordin "_? f the California Conservation Corps, accepted a Resolution from the Mayor
which cor::r ded the Pomona Center for their assistance to the City during the past year.
The grou'p's o t ;sanding service included tree planting, painting outdoor seating at the
Cultural e) Theater, and clearing the trails and slopes of Nature Park.
STAFF F s's' ": T" & DISCUSSION: At the City Manager's request, the Mayor added two
items f „ nc]a: Item #6a regarding an award of contract for the rental of passenger
vehic tes ce s,x, oy the Police Department, and Item #31 regarding the budget workshop
meet mg, "i' Essex distributed copies of a revised agreement relative to Item #24 on the
fig of the draft City Newsletter articles.
At t t >,t. of Councilman Kanel, the Mayor added Item #23a to the agenda regarding a
F ^sc>>`_ ?ti h r ommendation for National Junior Basketball, Inc. Mayor Lacayo stated the
City Cierr: h{,_ received a letter from Mr. Eugene Zechmeister requesting that an item be
added to the vzgenda and he stated this matter would be heard following the public hearings.
PUBLIC ILARING RE: APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT - SECONDHAND DEALER
LICENSE, PRECIOUS METAL EXCHANGE OF CALIFORNIA, 5921 CERRITOS AVENUE:
The May,),' :, ;- )ene }d the public hearing and the City Manager presented a report dated March 4
describmr, the application.
Mr. Eli Abdulnour, representing the applicant, reported that he had a secondhand dealer
license in 1984 . and he was reapplying for the license for this year. Responding to questions
from the Council, Mr. Abdulnour stated he does not purchase secondhand jewelry of
questionable origin, and his purchases are reported to the Police Department as required by
State law. He stated that a special permit is required only if more than 20% of the inventory
is secondhand merchandise, and a permit was not obtained in 1985 since the secondhand
purchases were under 20 %. Chief Lowenberg reported that the law requires pawn shops and
jewelry stores to report secondhand purchases exceeding 20% to the Department of Justice
and the Police Department and these businesses are spot- checked by the Police Department.
The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application.
There were no other speakers.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the public
hearing and approve the Special Permit for Mrs. Samia A. Abdulnour of Precious Metal
Exchange of California. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -10, MINI - MARKET WITH OFF -
SALE BEER & WINE, AND GASOLINE SALES, 5012 LINCOLN AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mayor
Lacayo op; nerl the hearing and staff presented a report dated March 4 indicating that the
applicant requested that the hearing be continued to the March 24 meeting.
Hearing no objections, the Mayor continued the public hearing regarding C.U.P. #86 -10 to the
March 24 rnE3ting.
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PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -11, PARISH HALL, OFFICE
ADDITION AND CLASSROOM REMODELING, HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4321
CERRITOS AVENUE, CYPRESS: Mayor Lacayo opened the hearing. Mrs. Eynon presented a
report dated March 3 describing the request to construct a new parish hall and office addition
and to remodel the existing educational building. The new parish hall would be constructed
behind the existing buildings. Staff supported the applicant's request for a variance from the
parking standards to allow the existing striping pattern to remain without the installation of
landscaped planters.
Mr. Terry Massa, 5 Carrow Way, Irvine, Building Chairman and Planning Director for the
Church, stated he read the report and he agrees with all of the conditions. He stated the
addition will be an improvement for the general welfare of the community.
Mayor Lacayo asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or in opposition. No one
wished to speak.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to close the public
hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving C.U.P. #86 -11
subject to the conditions recommended by staff:
RESOLUTION NO. 3058
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -11 - WITH
CONDITIONS.
Councilman Partin asked what schools the children attend when they leave the fifth grade at
the Church school.
Mr. Jerry Raphael, 5634 Apia, Cypress, stated the Church has been adding one grade per
year, and next year they would like to extend from kindergarten to sixth grade. He stated
the children change over to public schools after fifth grade.
Councilman Partin discussed his concerns that the children may experience problems with the
transition from a small private school to a larger public junior or senior high school. Mr.
Raphael stated the Church is aware this can be a problem and it provides services to prepare
the children and help them cope. He stated they have an active youth group and they provide
senior high activities and other services for young people and their families. He stated their
principal will work closely with the junior highs to try to make the transition easy. Mr.
Raphael reported that Holy Cross students compete in little league and soccer with students
from public schools and this should help make the transition smoother.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Mayor Lacayo stated the Council would consider the letter from Mr. Zechmeister at this
time.
Mr. Eugene Zechmeister, 9452 Alderbury Street, Cypress, reported on problems he is
experiencing caused by large, noisy juvenile parties in his neighborhood. Mr. Zechmeister
reported that on February 28, six police cars had to disperse over 150 juveniles from two
house parties on Alderbury and the officers returned later that evening. The officers were
also called out during the evening of March 1 to stop noisy people who returned to the
neighborhood. Mr. Zechmeister estimated that $350 of taxpayers' money was spent for police
services during these incidents. He recommended that the Council consider an ordinance,
similar to that of the City of Orange, to discourage large and noisy parties. He suggested
that, upon a second call for police to disperse an unruly gathering at the same address, a
$50.00 fine be levied against the parents of the juveniles. Mr. Zechmeister reported that the
problem in his neighborhood is concentrated at one or two homes which have 16 to 18 year
old juveniles. He reported that the parents leave home for a week at a time and don't face
the fact that their kids are having parties. He stated this is the second year of the
disturbances. Mr. Zechmeister suggested that police records for the past year be reviewed to
determine if the problem exists elsewhere in Cypress.
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Following discussion, the Council requested a police report on the incidents on Alderbury
Street and a copy of the City of Orange ordinance, and that staff evaluate the ordinance and
prepare a report for the next Council meeting. The Mayor asked staff to provide Mr.
Zechmeister with a copy of the report.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, CYPRESS VIEW,
LIMITED, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 85 -1, RESERVATION OF A 3 -ACRE COMMERCIAL SITE,
CERRITOS AVENUE /VALLEY VIEW STREET: The Planning Director reported that a new
agreement was negotiated, which the Council received tonight, and she reviewed the changes
from the previous draft. She reported that both parties agree to the amended document.
The City Attorney stated for the record that the document presented tonight is dated March
10, 1986, and it replaces prior drafts.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to approve the
Development Agreement dated March 10, 1986, as submitted, with Cypress View, Limited,
and approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows:
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN SAID CITY
AND CYPRESS VIEW, LIMITED.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Councilman Kanel inquired about the sale of the property to a large developer.
Mr. Philip Maynard, 200 East Sandpointe, Santa Ana, representing Cypress View Limited,
stated he preferred at this time not to reveal the name of the development company which is
acquiring an interest in the property but he indicated it is a well respected company with a
substantial track record. He stated that escrow is scheduled to close by the end of April and
development would commence shortly thereafter.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF STAFF REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE
CYPRESS BOYS' CLUB LEASE: Mr. Essex presented a report dated March 4 indicating this
item was continued to tonight's meeting due to Councilman Coronado's absence at the
February 24 meeting.
Councilman Coronado stated he had listened to the tape of the last meeting's discussion. He
reported that the Kennedy High theater group needs to raise $12,000 and is requesting four
days to conduct bingo. He indicated that they do not want to hamper any other group.
Councilman Mullen stated he had heard that the American Legion will move within the next
60 days to space in the Scotty's Center where they will have a large area for bingo.
Councilman Mullen felt the Boys' Club Board was the proper forum for the theater group to
present their request and that the Council should not intrude in this matter.
Mrs. Christine Klima, 4471 Lincoln, Cypress, President of the Cypress Boys' Club, stated she
agreed with Councilman Mullen's comment and she urged the Council to allow the Board to
proceed with making decisions relative to use of the facility. She reported that, since the
American Legion will be discontinuing their Sunday bingo, the Board would like to open that
day to any other community resources. She stated the theater group is welcome to apply.
The City Council received and filed this item.
CONSIDERATION OF STATUS REPORT FROM COPLEY /COLONY ON CABLE SYSTEM
CONSTRUCTION AND PROJECTED SERVICE DELIVERY SCHEDULE: The City Manager
presented a report dated March 4.
Ms. Cheryl Rodericks, General Manager of Copley /Colony Cable, reported that they are
experiencing delays in receiving converters from the manufacturer, but this afternoon the
manufacturer verbally committed to ship 1,000 converters by the end of March, 1,000 by the
end of April and 2,000 by the end of May. This would cover the remainder of Phase 2 and the
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balance of Phase 3. She stated that, while they budgeted penetration at 33 %, it is now at
52% and they are using about 20% more converters on a daily basis than what they
estimated. She stated there are sufficient converters for service maintenance and they are
doing some installations but they are not marketing new areas. She reported that installation
of residential converters should be completed by the end of June. Ms. Rodericks indicated
that installation in multiple dwelling units involves a slower process since they must obtain
right of entry into each apartment or condominium unit to pre- or post wire, and get approval .
of the system design by the homeowners associations and entire membership. She reported
that the street work is under construction now in Tanglewood and the individual pre - wiring
will follow. Ms. Rodericks stated that the system for all multiple units will be built by the
end of the year.
Ms. Rodericks responded to questions and stated that the cable system construction in public
streets is complete. She reported that public streets were used in Tanglewood because the
property owner agreed, and Cypress Village will be handled in the same manner. They plan to
start building Cypress Village within two weeks and marketing will immediately follow.
Mr. Barrett stated that the major complexes, Tanglewood, Cypress Village and Casa Grande,
will have construction completed to coincide with the availability of converters and restart
of marketing around May and June.
Councilman Coronado reported that his neighbor had cable installed and following the rains
the cable is now on the surface. He pointed out that spiky gardening equipment can rip out
the cable if it's not buried deep enough. Ms. Rodericks stated they would look into the
problem.
Councilman Kanel inquired about Copley /Colony's estimate of penetration based on their
survey. Ms. Rodericks indicated that 60% had responded that they were interested in cable
which did not mean they would subscribe. Copley estimated that 30% would subscribe
initially and they ordered 7,000 converters which amounts to 48% penetration. Ms. Rodericks
stated the converters are specially built for Cypress' system and there has been a delay in
building them. Ms. Rodericks stated that Copley is in compliance with their agreement with
the City since the cable system was constructed in six months and is operational. She stated
they will have marketed the entire residential system by the end of June and the multiple
units by the end of the year.
Mayor Lacayo requested that Copley /Colony prepare an article for the next City newsletter
outlining the problems it is having and presenting a schedule on provision of service.
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR TWO (2) YEAR CONTRACT TO
SUPPLY AND LAUNDER UNIFORMS, REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8586 -29: The City
Manager presented a report from the Finance Director dated February 25 which outlined five
bids received.
It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Mullen to accept the bid
from Prudential Overall Supply, 16901 Aston Street, Santa Ana, California, and award them
the contract to supply and launder uniforms for the period of March 1, 1986 through February
28, 1988 at the prices itemized in the bid package. The motion unanimously carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THREE (3) CITY ENTRANCE SIGNS,
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NO. 8586 -31: The City Manager presented a report from the
Finance Director dated March 3 outlining four bids received.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to accept the
quotation from Pacific Sonrise Graphics, Inc., 14252 Culver Drive #A -310, Irvine, California,
as the lowest responsible bidder for the construction of three (3) City entrance signs and
award them the contract in the amount of $17,407.32. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE RENTAL OF PASSENGER
VEHICLES AS REQUIRED BY THE CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager
presented a report from the Finance Director dated March 6 which indicated that the current
dealer, Jim Smathers Cypress Datsun, no longer has vehicles available for rent and staff has
found a replacement dealer with comparable rates.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to authorize a contract
with Cerritos Ford, 18900 Studebaker Road, Cerritos, California, for the rental of two (2)
passenger vehicles per month for use by the Cypress Police Department including the
standard hold harmless statement for the period March 11, 1986 through March 31, 1987, at a
rate of $200.00 per vehicle per month. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed on the agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be
considered by the Council as routine and enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the agenda. Councilman Mullen requested that staff provide an
explanation of Item #16 regarding a claim in Executive Session.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve Items #7
through #23a on the Consent Calendar. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item #7: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 24,
1986.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of February 24, 1986, as
submitted with Councilman Coronado abstaining due to his absence at the meeting.
Item #8: Motion to Introduce and /or Adopt All Ordinances Presented for Consideration by
Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
Item #9: Consideration of Status Report on Claim Filed by Jennella Haygood.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #10: Consideration of Claim Filed by General Telephone Company.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the City's Claims Administrator, Carl
Warren & Company, to settle the subject claim in the amount of $1,318.73.
Item #11: Consideration of Proclaiming April 1986 as "Women in Community Service
Month ".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of April
1986 as "Women in Community Service Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item #12: Consideration of Proclaiming April 7 - 13, 1986 as "The Week of the Disabled ".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of April 7 -
13, 1986 as "The Week of the Disabled" in the City of Cypress as requested.
Item #13: Consideration of Proclaiming April 12 - 18, 1986 as "Orangewood Week" and April
12, 1986 as "Orangewood Day ".
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim April 12 - 18, 1986 as
"Orangewood Week" and April 12, 1986 as "Orangewood Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item #14: Consideration of Resolution Establishing Payment of Compensation to Members of
the Cypress Cultural Arts Commission.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
providing for the payment of compensation to members of the Cypress Cultural Arts
Commission:
RESOLUTION NO. 3059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION TO THE
MEMBERS OF THE CYPRESS CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION.
Item #15: Consideration of Attendance of the Assistant to the City Manager /Employee
Relations at the International Personnel Management Association, Western Region, Annual
Conference.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the attendance of the Assistant to the
City Manager /Employee Relations, Nancy Leonard, at the International Personnel
Management Association (IPMA), Western Region, Annual Conference to be held on April 21 -
25, 1986 in Oakland, California, and reimbursement for all actual and necessary expenses
incurred.
Item #16: Consideration of Claim Filed by Sylvester Keith Tanner.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject claim and refer it to
the City's Claims Administrator, Carl Warren & Company, for appropriate disposition.
Item #17: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of #86 -1, #86 -2, and #86-
3.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item #18: Consideration of Employment List - Police Clerk.
Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Employment List for the position of
Police Clerk as submitted.
Item #19: Consideration of Resolution Commending Mr. Charles Pink.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
commending Mr. Charles Pink for his outstanding contributions to the community and
extending best wishes upon his retirement:
RESOLUTION NO. 3060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING MR. CHARLES PINK FOR HIS OUTSTANDING
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY AND EXTENDING BEST
WISHES UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
Item #20: Consideration of Additional Appropriation for Special City Council Newsletter.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize additional appropriations of $857 from
the fund balance of the General Fund to Account #4152 -11- 117 -02 and $1,295 from the fund
balance of the General Fund to Account #4208 -11- 117 -02.
Item #21: Consideration of Preliminary Report for the Cypress Lighting District No. 2 -
1986.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the following Resolutions by title only, titles
as follows: (1) approving the City Engineer's Preliminary Report for Cypress Lighting District
No. 2; (2) intention to install improvements and maintain Cypress Lighting District No. 2 for
calendar year 1986; and (3) appointing a time and place for the public hearing on Cypress
Lighting District No. 2:
RESOLUTION NO. 3061
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE
PRELIMINARY REPORT OF THE CITY ENGINEER MADE PURSUANT
TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF RESOLUTION NO. 3054 OF SAID
COUNCIL.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3062
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO ORDER A STREET LIGHTING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN
STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS, TO BE INSTALLED AND
MAINTAINED AND ELECTRIC CURRENT TO BE FURNISHED FOR
LIGHTING SAID SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR.
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 1986, AND ENDING JANUARY 1, 1987.
RESOLUTION NO. 3063
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A TIME
AND PLACE FOR HEARING PROTESTS IN RELATION TO THE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT REFERRED TO IN RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION NO. 3062, AND DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK OF SAID
CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, TO GIVE NOTICE OF SAID
HEARING.
Item #22: Consideration of Request from the Cypress School District for Use of City's Fuel
Facility.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the use of the City's fuel facility by the
Cypress School District and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement
dictating the terms of the proposed use.
Item #23: Consideration of Agreement for Employee Relations Services as a Part of the
Orange County Consortium.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City's membership in the Orange
County Employment Relations Consortium and authorize the Assistant to the City Manager
to execute the agreement with Liebert, Cassidy and Frierson for services as outlined in the
report in the amount of $1,290.
Item #23a: Consideration of Resolution Commending National Junior Basketball, Inc.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
commending National Junior Basketball, Inc. on its second anniversary of operations and its
second national tournament scheduled for March 21 - 25, 1986:
RESOLUTION NO. 3064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING NATIONAL JUNIOR BASKETBALL, INC. ON ITS
SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF OPERATIONS AND ITS SECOND
NATIONAL TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 21 - 25, 1986.
CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF EMPLOYMENT LIST - MAINTENANCE WORKER
II: The City Manager presented a report dated March 4 which indicated that a new exam will
be developed for the position and recommended that the proposed list not be utilized.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Mayor Lacayo and unanimously carried to
receive and file the Employment List for Maintenance Worker II dated February 12, 1986.
CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN AMENDMENTS: Mr. Essex presented a report dated March 4 describing plan
amendments relating to the positions of Recording Secretary and Associate Planner.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, amending the Position Classification and Basic Compensation
Plan as outlined in the staff report:
RESOLUTION NO. 3065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 975 BY ADDING AND AMENDING
CERTAIN CLASS SPECIFICATIONS TO THE POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE SERVICE OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
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The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST: It was moved by
Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve the Warrant List for
Warrants #13826 through #14029 in the total amount of $546,627.44. The motion
unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSIDERATION OF REQUEST OF NAME CHANGE OF WILLOW PARK TO CHRISTA
MCAULIFFE PARK: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Recreation & Park Director
dated March 3 indicating that the Recreation & Community Services Commission had
considered the petition from the Arnold School for the renaming of Willow Park at their
February 18 meeting. The Commission felt that it would be inappropriate to rename the park
in honor of one individual when six others had died in the same tragedy and they deferred the
petition request back to Arnold School with the suggestion that the School consider renaming
the athletic field at Orange and Denni as Challenger Field.
It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Mayor Lacayo to approve the
recommendation of the Recreation & Community Services Commission that the City Council
not change the name of Willow Park to McAuliffe Park.
The Council held discussion on the name change request. Councilman Kanel stated that this
was an emotional issue for the students and the request was important to them, however, the
teachers at Arnold School probably are unaware of the City's park naming policy. He felt the
Recreation Commission had a good idea in recommending that part of the school site be
named in Mrs. McAuliffe's honor. Mayor Lacayo stated that the City has followed an
established policy for park naming and he felt that if the Council wanted to change the policy
it should refer the matter to the Recreation Commission. Councilmen Partin and Lacayo
stated they agreed with the Commission's recommendation on the name change. Mayor
Lacayo stated it is not up to the Council to name the parks and he suggested that the School's
request can be presented to another jurisdiction.
Mr. DeCarlo reported that parents of Arnold students had called his office before and after
the Commission meeting but none had attended the meeting. He stated the Commission
received the petition which was signed by 474 students and teachers.
Councilman Mullen stated the Challenger accident was an emotional experience for everyone
and he felt it would be appropriate for the City to consider some action to honor the
Challenger crew such as naming a street or City facility after them which would be
consistent with City policies. He felt the School's action in singling out the teacher for honor
was appropriate but it would be inappropriate for the City to do so. Councilman Mullen
recommended that the Council defer any action until the emotional impact of the incident
has lessened. He suggested that the staff study alternatives for honoring the Challenger
crew and return in a year with suggestions. Councilman Kanel requested that the School be
advised that denial of their request was based on the existing park naming policy and that the
Council is undertaking a study of ways to honor all of the astronauts. He requested that
staff's study be completed within 90 days. Councilman Coronado supported Councilman
Mullen's suggestion and recommended that the Council advise the students that they are very
concerned about their petition and would like to assist them. Mayor Lacayo stated that the
students singled out Mrs. McAuliffe for recognition because she was the first teacher in
space and he felt that a facility connected with education was a more appropriate place to
establish a tribute than a park. He supported some action to honor all of the astronauts.
Councilman Kanel suggested that a monument or plaque could be dedicated at some City
facility to honor the Challenger crew and that recognition could be given to Arnold School
for making the request.
Councilmembers Partin and Lacayo amended the motion to request that staff return with
their report before the end of the school term in June. The motion unanimously carried by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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WRITTEN & ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The Mayor asked if anyone wished to speak in
regard to any item that was not on the agenda.
Mr. Melvin Funk, 10182 Pimlico Drive, Cypress, reported on traffic violations which he
observed during the relining project on the drainage channel parallel to Ball Road. He stated
there were extremely dangerous, illegal and negligent actions by the construction personnel
and that the lives of hundreds of motorists and pedestrians were jeopardized at the
Ball /Moody intersection. Mr. Funk reported that he observed large construction trucks,
without drivers, lined up bumper to bumper in the center #1 lane on Moody which blocked
traffic and the visibility of drivers entering and exiting the Arco gas station, and the street
was littered with mud and debris. Mr. Funk stated he initially made two complaints to the
Police Department requesting that they inform the workers of the violations but nothing was
accomplished. He stated he later attempted to point out traffic signs to the drivers but he
was ignored. Mr. Funk stated he made two more formal complaints at the height of the
violations but there was no response. Mr. Funk stated that the school crossing guard,
operators and customers of the Arco station and private citizens who made complaints felt
they were ignored because it was a County project. He complained that the dangerous
violations were allowed to continue and endanger the lives of people nearby. Mr. Funk
submitted photographs to the Council showing the conditions which existed at some sites and
the violations.
The Public Works Director reported that the project is essentially completed with no major
truck operations occurring. He stated the County will be starting another phase soon from
Denni west to Coyote Creek. Mr. Beardsley stated he was unaware of problems with the
project but that problems with dirt and spilling gravel are to be expected. He reported that
the City has a contact on the project since there is continuous on -site inspection by a
resident engineer who can bring the problems to the attention of the County.
Councilman Mullen stated the small Arco lot was an inappropriate location for a construction
yard. He stated he had received several complaints and those which could be were resolved.
He stated the project was essential to the neighborhood because of the flooding danger. He
felt some temporary disturbance to the neighborhood was to be expected. Councilman Partin
asked if there were special permits or some mechanism to permit the type of parking
encountered with this project. The Police Chief stated there are no special permits for that
purpose and that the flow of traffic is regulated by the Vehicle Code. He reported that on a
few occasions the appropriate flagmen were not present and the Police Department
contacted the management who immediately corrected the situation. He also stated that on
every complaint received the Police Department contacted the foreman on the job who was
very cooperative. In regard to trucks parked in the middle of' the street, Chief Lowenberg
stated there was no other place for them to wait to receive a load and the Police monitored
this activity. He stated the Police tried to control the situation as best they could and made
sure the flagmen were present and on another occasion made sure dredging equipment parked
overnight had appropriate signing and flashing lights.
Mr. Funk reported that there were never any flagmen, markers or warning signs on Ball
Road. He stated he reported to the Police Department that trucks were making illegal left
turns on Ball Road out of the Arco property every fifteen minutes, that trucks without
drivers were waiting in the traffic lane, and that trucks were blocking access in and out of
the gas station.
Mayor Lacayo asked the Public Works Director to notify the Council of the date of the next
improvement project, the person in charge at the Flood Control District, and the contractors
on the project, and prepare a report outlining a plan for safety procedures for the next
phase. He recommended that the Council then address a letter to the County outlining their
concerns and requesting that proper traffic safety precautions be adhered to.
Councilman Coronado noted that the channel improvement was a long awaited project and he
felt the City should assist the contractors so that the work is accomplished as soon as
possible. He suggested that the City not impose too many rules which could create a
hardship and delay the project.
Mr. Beardsley reported that the County will be submitting plans for the next phase this week
and he recommended that the City's requirements be included in the job specifications. He
stated the plans will be before the Council for approval and they can make their comments at
that time.
Councilmembers Kanel and Mullen commended Mr. Funk for being a good citizen and bringing
the problems to the Council's attention.
City Council Minutes March 10, 1986
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor recessed to an Executive Session at 9:53 p.m. to discuss
litigation matters. The meeting was called back to order at 10:00 p.m. with all Councilmen
present.
The Mayor added an item to the agenda regarding property located to the east of the Civic
Center.
It was moved by Councilman Mullen, seconded by Councilman Kanel and unanimously carried
to authorize the City Manager to obtain an appraisal of the property adjacent to the Civic
Center owned by Mr. Jack Vandermeer.
In regard to Item #31, the City Manager advised that the Council has a budget workshop
scheduled for Monday, March 31.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 10 :01
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