Minutes 86-03-3170
MINUTES OF AN ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 31, 1986
The adjourned regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:54 p.m.
on Monday, March 31, 1986, in the Administrative Conference Room of the Cypress City
Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, Mayor Otto Lacayo presiding.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Coronado, Kanel, Mullen, Partin & Lacayo
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager /City Clerk Darrell Essex and staff members Beardsley,
Eynon and Hurst.
CONSIDERATION OF 1986/87 BUDGET: The City Council reviewed reports on the 1986/87
preliminary revenue estimates and departmental budget requests and the City Manager
responded to questions concerning the reports. Mr. Essex stated he will begin meeting with
the department heads next week and attempt to balance the budget requests with revenues.
He reported that next year the City will lose 40 racing days, about a 2096 or $100,000
decrease in race track revenue, but this figure should be offset by revenues from new
commercial development. Mr. Essex reported that the 1985/86 estimated revenues are
almost $200,000 above the 1985/86 budget figure. He further reported that the estimated
revenue for 1986/87 is $11,040,000, and the preliminary departmental requests total
$11,760,000. Mr. Essex stated the City will receive 10% of the tax bill on each of the new
homes at Orange /Denni but should receive a more significant amount of revenue from
property tax increases on industrial buildings and from the resale of homes. Mr. Essex
responded to questions on other revenue sources including rental income, supplemental
subvention, service charges, project revenue, revenue sharing and franchise tax.
The Council held some discussion regarding the request for two motorcycle Police Officers.
Mayor Lacayo described his idea to develop a small amphitheater type area in the lawn
between the Council Chambers and Library which could be used by community groups and for
award presentations by the City Council and Commissions. He stated he would like to
present renderings for the Council's consideration.
The City Manager transmitted a letter to the Council from the owners of the Lincoln Center
Mobilehome Park regarding a proposed rent increase. He stated a homeowners' committee
has been formed and representatives may attend the next Council meeting. Mr. Essex stated
that staff will determine the date of the last rent increase and also verify whether intended
improvements at the park actually were made.
CONSIDERATION OF DISCUSSION REGARDING THE BIKE TRAIL AND BERM -
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KNOTT AND KATELLA: Mr. Howard Thompson, architect for
the Warland Company, described their proposal to build an eight- foot -high half berm and
retaining wall adjacent to the Warland property. He stated the half berm will accomplish the
same thing as a full berm which is provide screening for the residential property. He stated
they propose to leave the bicycle trail on the south side of the channel and propose no change
for the access road.
Councilman Partin reported that many children play on the existing berm and he felt one
problem with the proposed design is that children may run off the edge of the berm and over
the wall. He recommended that the slope of the berm be maintained but that the berm be
leveled off at the top to be 42 inches below the height of the wall. He felt landscaping would
have a better chance of growing on a flattened surface. Councilman Partin recommended
that the contour of the berm be maintained along the entire length and blend with the
existing berm.
The Council expressed agreement with the proposal for the berm and bike trail and referred
the matter back to staff to develop final plans.
The Planning Director pointed out that the berm design will increase Warland's property by
17 feet.
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Councilman Partin felt the City should share in the benefits resulting from the berm and he
suggested that Warland could make a cash payment or establish a fund to improve and
maintain the bike trail. The Council requested that staff investigate this matter and return
with alternatives.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Lacayo adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
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