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Minutes 86-05-27104 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUTTCIL MELD May 27, 1986 The regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 1986, in the Cypress City Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California, by Mayor Pro tem Gerald Mullen. PRESENT: Councilmembers Kanel, Mullen and Partin ABSENT: Councilmembers Coronado and Lacayo Also present were City Manager /City Clerk Darrell Essex, City Attorney Mark Huebsch, and staff members Barrett, Beardsley, DeCarlo, Eynon, Hurst, Leonard and Lowenberg. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilman Kanel led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Councilman Mullen announced that Mayor Lacayo was out of town and Councilman Coronado was ill. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in regard to any matter that was not on the agenda. No one wished to speak. PRESENTATIONS: The Council forwarded a Resolution of Commendation to Eagle Scout John DiGiambattista who was not present at the meeting. Councilman Kanel read a Resolution of Commendation congratulating Miss Beverly I. Rodriguez on winning the "Voice of Democracy Contest" which was sponsored by the California VFW Posts. Councilman Kanel presented the Resolution to Miss Rodriguez. STAFF REPORTS & DISCUSSION: At Councilman Partin's request, Item #41 was added to the agenda regarding the Valley View /Katella intersection. Mr. Essex requested on behalf of' Mayor Lacayo that a letter on Imagination Celebration and a letter from the Debate Coach of Cypress High School be added to the agenda. Councilman Mullen added these matters as Items #42 and #43. PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #86 -13, TRUCK LOADING DOCK, 6484 COMMERCE DRIVE: Councilman Mullen declared the hearing open and the Planning Director summarized a report dated May 19 describing the request to allow a truck loading dock to face a public street at 6484 Commerce Drive in the PC -1 Zone. Staff recommended approval subject to 3 conditions. Mr. Shoji Hozawa, architect for the applicant, Leader Instruments Corp., stated the office building would be one - story. Councilman Mullen asked if anyone else wished to speak in support or in opposition to the application. There were no other speakers. Councilman Kanel asked if the applicant planned to sell instruments directly from the building and whether the Council could make this a condition of approval. The City Attorney stated such a requirement was without precedent but that he would research the matter for future consideration. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit #86 -13 subject to the 3 conditions: RESOLUTION NO. 3089 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -13 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo City Council Minutes 1 May 27, 1986 / PUBLIC HEARING RE: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 486 -14, TWO ADDITIONAL APARTMENTS AT 9372 VALLEY VIEW STREET: Councilman Mullen opened the hearing and the Planning Director presented a report dated May 15 describing the request to construct two additional apartments at an existing apartment complex located at 9372 Valley View Street in the RM -20 /CC Zone. Staff recommended approval subject to 23 conditions. Mr. Bob Gilbert of Gilbert Engineering, 4552 Lincoln Avenue, Cypress, requested that the Council consider changes to Condition #10 regarding street lights and Condition #23 regarding drainage fees. Mr. Gilbert asked that the street light condition be changed to require one light instead of two based on the street frontage for the new development and fact that the applicant is required to build four additional garages. The Public Works Director reported the street lights are needed and should be installed by the developer rather than the City. Mr. Gilbert also requested that the drainage fees be applied only to the new development. The Public Works Director reported that, according to his research, drainage fees were not paid for the existing development since the development was built before the drainage fees were adopted. He stated that applicants are required to pay the current drainage fees for the entire property if the fees were not previously paid. Councilman Mullen recommended that Condition #23 be changed to require that "drainage fees will be charged unless previously paid ". Mr.Rohit Doshi,5019 Saratoga,Cypress,stated he has owned the property for 10 years and was unaware that he had to pay drainage fees or that he was delinquent. He asked if his neighbors will be required to pay the fee. The Council advised him that any new development by his neighbors would be subject to the charge. Mr.Doshi stated the property is an eyesore and has needed weed abatement and he asked for the Council's support of the project. Councilman Kanel stated the proposal was for a small,non - commercial development where the applicant is adding only two units to an existing project and he felt charging drainage fees for the entire property would be unfair. He recommended that the fees be charged for the undeveloped portion. Councilman Mullen disagreed that the two previous cases where the Council required partial payment of the fee for a Baptist Church and oil changing store in Scotty's Center were extreme cases where the fee would have been an unfair burden. Councilman Partin noted that the undeveloped portion of the property is larger than the developed portion. Mr. Gilbert stated the undeveloped portion repre- sents 53% of the property. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit 486 -14 subject to the conditions recommended by staff, with Condition #23 changed to require that the drainage fees be paid unless previously paid and assessed only on the portion of the property to be developed, and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the variance to encroach 5 feet into the front yard setback and to allow a 6- foot -high block wall in a portion of the front yard area. RESOLUTION NO. 3090 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 86 -14 -WITH CONDITIONS. RESOLUTION NO. 3090 -A A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CYPRESS GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING UNITS WHICH ENCROACH FIVE FEET INTO THE FRONT YARD SETBACK AND TO ALLOW A SIX -FOOT HIGH BLOCK WALL IN A PORTION OF THE FRONT YARD. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo PUBLIC HEARING RE:AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE #86 -2 AND AMENDMENT # #2 TO SPECIFIC PLAN 1 /81- 1,SOUTH SIDE OF KATELLA, EAST OF VALLEY VIEW STREET AND WEST OF KNOTT STREET: Councilman Mullen opened the public hearing and the Planning Director summarized a report dated May 19 describing the amendments. She stated the amendment will not affect building setbacks and will provide an option available in other PC Zones that 15 feet of the landscaped setback may be used for parking or driveways. Councilman Mullen asked if anyone wished to speak in support or opposition. There were no speakers. -2- 10 � City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to close the hearing and approve the first reading of the Ordinance by title only, and adopt the Resolution by title only, titles as follows: ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING SECTION 7(A) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, OF THE PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL /LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE N0.2 OF ORDINANCE NO. 640 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, KNOWN' AS AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 86 -2. RESOLUTION NO. 3091 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 81 -1. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo Councilman Mullen took Item #33 out of order for the benefit of persons in the audience. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF ENFORCEMENT OF CONDITIONS ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #C- 224 - ROYAL GARDEN APARTMENTS, 9352 HOLDER STREET, CYPRESS: Mr. Essex pre- sented a report dated May 21 which described staff's discussions with the managing agent and apartment managers. He reported that the owner is willing to construct chain link fencing on top of the existing block wall to address the access problem, and to shield all lights so they do not shine on adjacent properties. Lengthy discussion was held regarding screening the second -story windows and the agent wanted to investigate alternatives and costs. Mr. Essex reported that staff compiled and transmitted this information to the agent last week and there will be further nego- tiations. He requested that this matter be continued to the June 9 meeting. Councilman Kanel offered to inspect the property, meet with the adjacent homeowners and report back to the Council on what problems exist. Mrs. Pauline Allen, 6590 Via Gancho Circle, Buena Park, stated her husband and another neighbor would be able to meet with Councilman Kanel this week. She asked that the entire fence length be looked at for access and privacy problems and that maintenance in the future be considered. She stated that raising the wall with concrete is preferable to chain link and she asked that this be investigated. Mrs. Allen stated that raising the carport wall might eliminate the need to screen the second story windows. The Council asked the Public Works Director to investigate other options for increasing the wall height, including a concrete addition, and report back at the June 9 meeting. Hearing no objections, Councilman Mullen continued this item to June 9. CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MATERIALS TESTING AND INSPECTION FOR STREET MAINTENANCE SERVICES - SLURRY SEAL OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS - PROJECT #8559 -90: Mr. Beardsley presented a report dated May 15 listing two bids received. It was moved by Councilman Mullen and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize retention of W.R.G.Company, Inc., P.O. Box 892, La Habra,California, to perform materials testing and control services as outlined in the staff report on a time and materials basis not'to exceed $7,392.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR STREET MAINTENANCE SERVICES- SLURRY SEAL OF VARIOUS STREETS IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS - PROJECT #8559 -90: Mr. Beardsley presented a report dated May 15 listing three bids received. -3- 107 City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to determine the lowest responsible bidder for Project #8559 -90 to be Pavement Coating Company, P. O. Box 2777, Anaheim, California, and award them a contract for the slurry seal coating of various streets listed in Exhibit A of the staff report in the amount of $81,137.60. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR WEED ABATEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1986 /87: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May 16 indicating that Edwin Webber has offered to perform weed abatement work for next year at the current contract price and specifications. Councilman Kanel reported that he noticed high, dry weeds on vacant property behind the Lincoln Avenue Post Office which are a potential fire hazard and he asked if the property was subject to weed abatement. Staff indicated they would investigate the property. It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to approve award of contract for weed abatement for the 1986/87 fiscal year to Edwin Webber, Inc., 9472 Rembrandt Drive, Huntington Beach, California, for the same contract unit prices as the 1985/86 fiscal year. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF STORAGE CLOSET IN THE OFFICE OF THE WATCH LIEUTENANT'S OFFICE, CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Essex presented a report from the Public Works Director dated May 19 outlining four bids received. It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to: (1) authorize an appropriation of $1,434.00 from the fund balance of the General Fund to Account #4186 -11- 421.24; and (2) determine that the lowest responsible bidder for Quotation #8586 -46 is McDonald Construction, 11852 Lamplighter, Garden Grove, California, and award there the contract in the amount of $1,434.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR TRAFFIC IMPACT REPORT (CABOT, CABOT & FORBES DEVELOPER): Mr. Beardsley presented a report dated May 19 outlining two proposals received. The City will be reimbursed by the developer for the report. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to: (1) authorize an appropriation from the fund balance of the General Fund and appropriate $5,500.00 to Account #4189 -11- 264.07; and (2) retain the professional services of Willdan Associates, 12900 Crossroads Parkway South, Suite 200, Industry, California, for a Traffic Impact Report in the Cypress Business Park area per their proposal in the amount of $5,500.00. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo 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 on the agenda. Councilman Mullen stated he would abstain on Item #21 concerning a claim by the Orange County Transit District since he is a member of the Board of Directors. 108 City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 In regard to Item #23 concerning the landscape berm on the north side of the Stanton Channel, Councilman Partin asked if this item related to maintenance of the berm. Mr. Beardsley reported that the contract was for upgrading work needed prior to the maintenance and the cost will be charged to the Business Park property owners. Councilman Partin reported that the berm behind Jean Ellen did not appear to be five feet high and he asked if it was completed. Mr. Beardsley stated that some upgrading might still be needed and the berm should be at the proper height before it is landscaped. He reported that upgrading work was done on the berm adjacent to Jean Ellen, Panasonic and the extension of Holder Street. Councilman Partin asked that staff verify the berm height. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve Consent Calendar Items #11 through #31. Councilman Mullen abstained on Item #21. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBER.S: Coronado & Lacayo Item #11: Motion to Approve City Council Minutes of the Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 5, 1986 and the Regular Meeting of May 12, 1986. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of May 5, 1986 and May 12, 1986 as submitted. 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 Promotional Employment List - Police Agent. Recommendation: That the City Council certify the Promotional Employment List for the position of Police Agent as submitted. Item #14: Consideration of Claim Filed by Jaeger Development Company. 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 #15: Consideration of Resolution Commending Eagle Scout Raymond Howard Garman Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending Eagle Scout Raymond Howard Garman III: RESOLUTION NO. 3092 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING BOY SCOUT RAYMOND HOWARD GARMAN III ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Item #16: Consideration of Resolution Commending the Cypress High School 1985 -86 Varsity Song Leaders on Being Selected as the "1986 World International Pom Pon Champions ". Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending the Cypress High School 1985 -86 Varsity Song Leaders on being selected as the "1986 World International Pom Pon Champions ": RESOLUTION NO. 3093 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS COMMENDING THE CYPRESS HIGH SCHOOL 1985 -86 VARSITY SONG LEADERS ON BEING SELECTED AS THE "1986 WORLD INTERNATIONAL POM PON CHAMPIONS ". Item #17: Consideration of an Application for Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer Filed by Vinh Lam and Dap S. Nhung, DBA Midge's Calva Dairy, 6297 Ball Road, Cypress. Recommendation: Receive and file. 109 City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 Item #18: Consideration of Design Review Committee's Approval of #86 -9, #86 -11, Amendment to #84 -27, #86 -13, #86 -17, and #86 -18. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item #19: Consideration of Acceptance of Final Parcel Map #85 -425 (Gateway Drive between Valley View and Holder Street). Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Parcel Map #85 -425 and authorize the City Clerk to sign and record the map. Item #20: Consideration of Acceptance of Weed Abatement of Seasonal and Recurring Weeds and Assessment for Weed and Rubbish Abatement for Phase II for the 1985 -86 Program. Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) approve a contract change with Edwin Webber, Inc. of Huntington Beach, California, from the original award of $6,330.00 to the final cost of $10,505.01, based on actual areas abated; (2) accept the work of weed and rubbish abatement as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the specifications for the work; and (3) adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, confirming the weed abatement assessments and imposing special assessments as a lien on the parcels shown on Exhibit "A" of the Resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 3094 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS CONFIRMING THE REPORT OF COSTS OF ABATEMENT OF WEEDS, RUBBISH, REFUSE, DIRT AND PUBLIC NUISANCES AND IMPOSING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AS LIENS ON PARCELS WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Item #21: Consideration of Claim for Indemnification Filed by Rourke & Woodruff, Attorneys for the Orange County Transit District. Recommendation: That the City Council officially reject the subject Claim for Indemnification and refer the matter to the City Attorney's Office. Item #22: Consideration of Proposed Position Classification Plan Amendments. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, amending the Position Classification Plan as outlined in the staff report: RESOLUTION NO. 3095 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. Item #23: Consideration of Contract Change Order for the Repairing of the Landscape Berm on North Side of Stanton Channel between Valley View Street and Knott Street - Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District #1 - City of Cypress Project #8615 -90. Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) authorize an appropriation from the fund balance of the General Fund and appropriate $19,673.94 to Account #4187 -11- 217.08; and (2) approve the Contract Change Order and authorize the Finance Director to issue a Purchase Order to Environmental Care, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,673.94. Item #24: Consideration of Contract Change Order Approval and Appropriation of Additional Funds for Fuel Spill Cleanup at City Yard, City of Cypress Project #8426 -90. Recommendation: That the City Council: (1) authorize an appropriation from the fund balance of the General Fund and appropriate $24,000.00 to Account #4186 -11- 446.24; and (2) approve Contract Change Order #4 in the amount of $24,000.00 to Oil Recovery Systems, Inc., 20675 S. Western Avenue, Suite 204, Torrance, California. 110 City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 Item #25: Consideration of Proclaiming June 14, 1986 as "Flag Day ". Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim June 14, 1986, as "Flag Day" in the City of Cypress. Item #26: Consideration of Staff Findings Regarding Freestanding Signs on Lincoln Avenue. Recommendation: That the City Council approve staff's interpretation that a freestanding sign is permitted subject to a conditional use permit in the LC Zone, when the sign is an integral part of a use which is an urban use. Item #27: Consideration of Employment List - Recreation Specialist. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, certify the Employment List for the position of Recreation Specialist as submitted. Item #28: Consideration of Senior Citizens Nutrition Transportation Contract. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, approve the transportation contract with the Orange County Consolidated Transportation Service Agency for the fiscal year 1986 -87, at a cost of $2,621.00, payable to OCCTSA for the performance of this contract. Item #29: Consideration of Appropriation of Funds for Playground Equipment. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, appropriate $3,350.00 from the General Fund of the Cypress Recreation & Park District and transfer to Account #4586 -83- 653.38 for the purchase of a new spiral slide replacement for the Cawthon School Playground. Item #30: Consideration of Community Center Use Policy. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District, change the Community Center Use Policy as recommended by the Recreation and Community Services Commission. Item #31: Consideration of Acceptance of the Renovation of Arnold /Cypress Park Restroom, City of Cypress Project #8542 -90. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation & Park District: (1) approve a contract change to Modern Construction Company from $84,500.00 to $88,787.20; and (2) accept the Renovation of Arnold /Cypress Park Restroom, Project #8542 -90, as being satisfactorily completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF LINCOLN CENTER. MOBILE HOME PARK RENT INCREASE: Mr. Essex presented a report dated May 21 and reported that the Fact Finder has held meetings with the park owner and tenants and is requesting more time to gather additional information and review it with both parties. Her report should be ready for the June 23 meeting. Mr. Essex stated the Fact Finder will not exceed the cap set by the Council. Hearing no objections, Councilman Mullen continued this item to the June 23 meeting. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORIAL FOR THE CHALLENGER CREW: Mr. Essex presented a report dated May 21 describing a proposal to honor the Challenger crew. The Cypress Boys and Girls Club requested that they participate in a memorial project and suggested the planting of a tree at the Civic Center with a memorial plaque. Staff recommended that the City purchase and plant the tree at the entrance to City Hall and that the Club present the plaque. Councilman Kanel recommended that the students of Arnold School, who originated the request, be invited to participate in the project in any manner they choose. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to authorize the Challenger crew memorial to include the planting of a tree at the entrance of the Civic Center with the memorial plaque to be donated by the Cypress Boys and Girls Club, invite 111 City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 Arnold School to be an official part of the project, and request staff to contact the Arnold School Principal and invite a delegation of students to participate in the ceremonies in whatever manner they choose. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF THE STATUS OF THE FENCE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE STANTON STORM CHANNEL: Mr. Essex presented a report dated May 21 indicating that the County agreed to construct a new heavy -duty chain link fence along the south side of the Channel with the understanding that the City would repay the County for any cost of the fence maintenance over a 10 year period. The actual maintenance and liability for the fence would remain with the County. The County requested that the City raise the cap for the maintenance reimbursement from $20,000 to $36,000 since the annual maintenance cost has been $3,600. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to agree to reimburse the County for maintenance of the fence for a 10 year period, not to exceed $36,000. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF REVIEW OF THE TAXICAB ORDINANCE: Mr. Essex presented a report dated May 21 requesting that this item be continued to the June 9 meeting. Councilman Kanel stated he raised this issue because he had read that the Yellow Cab Company needed approval from some cities to increase rates and he questioned why they did not approach Cypress and whether Cypress was losing franchise fees. Hearing no objections, Councilman Mullen continued this item to the June 9 meeting. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY: Mr. Essex presented a report dated May 21 indicating that Councilman Coronado requested this item on the agenda to consider the current vacancy on the Waste Management Authority. It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to nominate Councilman Coronado for appointment to the Southern California Hazardous Waste Management Authority. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF CATV ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED ATTENDANCE POLICY: Mr. Barrett presented a report dated May 20 indicating that the CATV Advisory Committee recommended the following attendance policy for its members: "Any member, or alternate, of the Cable Television Advisory Committee who is absent six regular meetings in a 12 month period shall be automatically removed from the Committee ". Mr. Barrett also reported that the Chamber of Commerce recommended the appointment of a Chamber representative, Christine Swain, to replace Committee member Jan Robertson- Ahrens who only attended the first meeting. It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to establish an attendance policy for the Cable Television Advisory Committee as outlined in the staff report, and to appoint Christine Swain as the Chamber representative to the Committee to fill the remaining term of Jan Robertson - Ahrens. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo 112 City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION FOR TELEVISIONS AND ACCESSORIES FOR ADDITIONAL CATV OUTLETS: Mr. Essex presented a report dated May 21 recommending the purchase of CATV equipment for additional outlets at the Civic Center and Community Center. Copley /Colony has offered to install the outlets at no charge and to waive the monthly fees. It was moved by Councilman Partin and seconded by Councilman Kanel to authorize an appropriation from the fund balance of the General Fund and appropriate $2,300.00 to Account #4723 -90- 656.35 for the purchase of four televisions and accessory equipment and $200.00 to Account #4689 -90- 653.38 for furniture. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS #14956 - #15197: It was moved by Councilman Kanel and seconded by Councilman Partin to approve the Warrant List for Warrants #14956 through #15197 in the total amount of $540,972.66. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kanel, Mullen & Partin NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Coronado & Lacayo In regard to Item #41, Councilman Partin discussed the free right turn lane at Valley View and Katella and asked why a "no right turn" sign was placed at Valley View forcing motorists to use the free right turn lane. Councilman Partin indicated that some motorists are afraid to use the free right turn since after making the turn they must merge quickly with heavy traffic and cross over three lanes if they wish to turn onto Orangewood. He indicated that in such instances motorists cannot comply with the Vehicle Code which requires a motorist to signal before and stabilize after making a lane change. He stated if the sign is not necessary he would be in favor of removing it. Mr. Beardsley stated the "no right turn" was not established by Council or 'T'raffic Commission action and staff could bag the sign. Councilmembers Partin and Kanel were in favor of covering the sign. The City Attorney stated he would investigate whether the City could take such action. The Council directed staff to hag the "no right turn" sign, subject to the City Attorney's approval, and present a report on this matter at the next meeting. In regard to Item #42, Mr. Essex stated the Mayor requested this item on the agenda. He reported that the Mayor sent a letter to the Cypress High Debate Coach notifying her that the Council will discuss the policy relating to City donations during the upcoming budget workshop. Councilman Mullen recommended that the matter be discussed at the budget workshop and stated he was not in favor of setting a precedent. Councilman Kanel stated the two students were the only ones from the Anaheim Union High School District to qualify for the national championship and it was an honor. Councilman Partin indicated that by continuing this to the budget meeting it may be too late to assist them. Councilman Partin moved that the City donate funds to cover air fare for the two students to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Councilman Mullen stated he requested the moratorium on donations because the Council had a rash of requests which it approved on the spur of the moment and he did not favor breaking the moratorium. He stated he did not support approving the request as an off - agenda item and he felt donations should be approved in a controlled and organized manner. Councilman Kanel reiterated his support and stated that air fare would not be that expensive and the students might become national champions. Councilman Kanel seconded the motion. Councilman Mullen recommended that tickets be purchased at the lowest available coach fare. Councilmembers Partin and Kanel amended the motion to approve the air fare for the two students at the lowest available coach fare. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Kanel & Partin NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Mullen ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBFRS: Coronado & Lacayo -9- City Council Minutes May 27, 1986 In regard to Item #43, Mr. Essex reported that the Imagination Celebration organizers were requesting a City donation for this year's celebration. The Council agreed to continue this matter until after the June 2 budget meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Councilman Kanel discussed the recent Traffic Commission action in which they recommended the relocation of a bus stop on Holder. He asked that staff send a follow -up letter to the petition signers telling them what was accomplished and that the Council get a copy of the letter. Councilman Kanel stated that residents also requested a slower speed limit near the College and he asked if the Police Department was still issuing citations. Chief Lowenberg responded that the Police have continued radar in that area since the problem was brought to their attention. Councilman Kanel asked that this fact be included in the letter. Councilman Mullen felt that moving the bus stop was inappropriate since many people in the neighborhood and from the College rely on the bus. He requested that staff prepare a report for the next meeting explaining the former and current bus stop locations and what action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. to Monday, June 2, at 6 :00 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room. ATTEST: CI'I�Y CLERK'OF THE OITY OF CYPRESS 113