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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-03-1280 REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL March 12, 2018 6:15 P.M. A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:15 p.m. by Mayor Peat in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. ROLL CALL Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Jon Peat Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry Council Member Rob Johnson Council Member Paulo Morales (arrived at 6:16 p.m.) Council Member Mariellen Yarc STAFF PRESENT City Manager Peter Grant City Attorney Anthony Taylor ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City Council) None. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-22 through 26, Inclusive, 13.329 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Katella Avenue and Winners Circle, Parties Negotiating with: Newport Equities, LLC, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. At 6:16 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting. RECONVENE The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Peat. ROLL CALL Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Jon Peat Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry Council Member Rob Johnson Council Member Paulo Morales Council Member Mariellen Yarc STAFF PRESENT City Manager Peter Grant City Attorney Anthony Taylor Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton Chief of Police Rodney Cox Director of Community Development Doug Dancs Director of Recreation and Community Services June Liu City Planner Doug Hawkins 81 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 12, 2018 Public Works Superintendent Kirk Streets Senior Management Analyst Alisha Farnell City Clerk Denise Basham PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Morales. INVOCATION The invocation was given by Pastor Moi Navarro, SeaCoast Grace Church. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-22 through 26, Inclusive, 13.329 Acres Located at the Northwest Corner of Katella Avenue and Winners Circle, Parties Negotiating with: Newport Equities, LLC, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. He stated that there is no reportable action. No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited. PRESENTATIONS The Mayor and Council Members presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to O.C. Fire Authority Division Chief Dave Steffen in recognition of his retirement. O.C. Supervisor Todd Spitzer made a presentation regarding the State of Orange County 2018. The Director of Recreation and Community Services introduced Cypress Children's Advocacy Council members Linda Croce and Carol Stone, and the donation made from grant funds received by the Bandai Foundation for use in support of City youth recreation programs. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City Council) Mayor Peat asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting Agenda to come forward. Cyrise Smith, Branch Manager, O.C. Library, spoke regarding a donation made by Friends of Cypress Library. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action on a specific item. Council Member Morales stated that Agenda Item No. 8, the Warrant Register, includes warrant no. 45682 for $480.29 for a reimbursement he receives as a retired employee of the City of Cypress He indicated that in voting for any motion to approve the Warrant Register, he would not be voting on warrant no. 45682 for the reason disclosed. It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 8. 82 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 12, 2018 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 1: Approve Minutes — Meetings of February 26 and March 6, 2018 Recommendation: Approve as submitted. Item No. 2: Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading Item No. 3: Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Water Quality Ordinance Regarding Sanitary Sewer Overflows Recommendation: Adopt the attached Ordinance by title only and waive further reading. Item No. 4: Reject Bids for HVAC Maintenance/Repair Services Recommendation: Reject all bids for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning maintenance/repair services. Item No. 5: Accept Bandai Foundation Donation and Appropriate Funds for Youth Recreation Programs Recommendation: 1. Accept a $4,196 donation from The Bandai Foundation via the Cypress Children's Advocacy Council; and 2. Increase estimated revenues in the District's General Fund by $4,196; and 3. Increase appropriations by $4,196 in District's General Fund for the purchase of supplies for various youth programs. Item No. 6: Approve a Storage Building for Cottonwood Church at 4505 Katella Avenue Recommendation: Approve Site Plan Review No. 3110, subject to the conditions attached to the Resolution. Item No. 7: Approve FY 2018-19 Community Development Block Grant Contracts Recommendation: 1. Adopt the Resolution accepting the award of CDBG funds for Fiscal Year 2018- 2019; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to sign the contracts. Item No. 8: Approve Register of Warrants, Electronic Funds Transfers and Wires Issued for the Period of February 12, 2018 through February 23, 2018 Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the period of February 12, 2018 through February 23, 2018: • Warrants 45606 through 45754 • Electronic Funds Transfers 3828 through 3904 • Payroll Transfer W1355 83 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NEW BUSINESS MARCH 12, 2018 Item No. 9: Receive and File a Request for Qualifications for a Mixed -Use Development at Katella Avenue and Winners Circle The City Manager provided background information on this item. It was moved by Council Member Morales and seconded by Council Member Johnson, to receive and file Request for Qualifications for a Mixed -Use Development at Katella Avenue and Winners Circle. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 10: Approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement The City Attorney provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Berry stated that the City Council met several times regarding the amendment, she does not agree with the amendment, and would not be voting in favor of the item. It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Morales, to approve the Third Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, and Peat NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Berry ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 11: Update on the 2018 Summer Aquatics Program The Director of Recreation and Community Services provided background information on this item. Council Member Johnson asked if the private business in Los Alamitos was contacted with regard to an alternate location for the aquatics program. The Director of Recreation and Community Services responded no, and clarified that the Orange County Drowning Prevention Task Force is providing a network outreach for the need for an alternate location for the aquatics program participants. Mayor Pro Tem Berry commented that the City went through the relocation process last year and it ended up that Cypress High School did not renovate their pool at that time, and asked about the assurance of it being done this year. The Director of Recreation and Community Services indicated that the Cypress High School pool renovation would be done this year, as the pool was closed at the beginning of the year and their swim programs are being displaced. Mayor Peat asked the number of participants in the City's six-week aquatics program. The Director of Recreation and Community Services responded that there are approximately 310 participates in the six-week aquatics program, and that three two- week sessions are offered with the majority of participants in the beginner level programs. 84 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 12, 2018 It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Council Member Morales, to receive and file the update on the 2018 Summer Aquatics Program. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 12: Report on County Homelessness Efforts Mayor Peat stated that he requested this item be agendized due to his emergency meeting with Supervisor Michelle Steel and the movement of approximately 700 individuals encamped along the Santa Ana River Trail/Flood Control Channel and the required placement of the individuals into motels. He stated that the County of Orange could not inform the cities of how many individuals were to be relocated. The Chief of Police indicated that there would be continued support to the County of Orange and follow-through with the homeless individuals in the community. He stated that less than 10 homeless individuals have been housed in Cypress hotels, and that four homeless liaisons officers are assigned to monitor, provide resources, and work with CityNet for permanent housing for the homeless individuals. He stated that a census would be done in the near future to aide in a better response to the homeless crisis in Orange County. He indicated that volunteer opportunities are available, and that the North Orange County Public Safety Task Force would provide resources and outreach. He commented on the positive efforts of the City Police Department and local agencies and communities. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry and seconded by Council Member Johnson, to receive and file an oral report on County homelessness efforts from Mayor Peat and the Chief of Police. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Item No. 13: Request for Support of Listing the Orange County North Basin on the National Priorities List Mayor Peat provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Berry spoke in support of this item. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry and seconded by Council Member Morales, to approve the request from the Orange County Water District to support listing the Orange County North Basin on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Priorities List. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Johnson, Morales, Yarc, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker unless extended by the City Council) None. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 12, 2018 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS Mayor Peat requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member Johnson: Attended the Strategic Planning meeting. Spoke regarding O.C. Fire Authority emergency statistics. Mayor Pro Tem Berry: Attended the President's Awards ceremony at the Cypress Library. Attended an O.C. Division League of California Cities Board meeting. Attended a Soroptimist International Program meeting. Attended a SCAG meeting. Attended a SCAG Regional Council meeting. Participated in Read Across America at King Elementary School. Attended the Strategic Planning meeting. Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Student & Business Mentoring Breakfast. Attended a Los Alamitos Race Course Ad -Hoc Subcommittee meeting. Council Member Morales: Attended a Senior Center 25th Anniversary Planning meeting. Attended an O.C. Animal Care tour of its newly remodeled shelter. Council Member Yarc: Attended a Strategic Planning meeting. Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Student & Business Mentoring Breakfast. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Operations Committee meeting. Attended a Woman's Club of Cypress Annual luncheon. Attended an Orange District Woman's Club Membership Tea. Announced the Woman's Club of Cypress Annual Tea to be held on Saturday, March 17. Mayor Peat: Met with the City of Garden Grove City Manager and a City Council Member regarding the Valley View Corridor. Participated in Read Across America at King Elementary School. Conducted a City Hall tour for a Cub Scout Troop from Landell Elementary School. Attended the Special City Council Meeting and Strategic Planning meeting. Attended a Supervisor Michelle Steel meeting with Orange County Transportation Authority leadership and cities in her district on projects. Attended the Sunburst Youth Academy Open House. Assisted with the set-up of the Rotary Club of Cypress Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Attended the Sharon Quirk -Silva Women of Distinction Awards. Met with the Ball Road and Valley View Street carwash owners. The City Attorney spoke regarding legal issues regarding the Orange County homelessness efforts. CITY MANAGER REMARKS The City Manager thanked the City Council for approving the amendments to his contract. He indicated that the Cypress Town Center and Commons Specific Plan 2.0 would be ballot Measure A. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. in memory of Pomona Police Officer Greggory Casillas to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, March 26, 2018, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Roo/1 / / .Ar.. ri7 4 ATTEST: [ L:..1<_ �1 ..1jk iLl CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 6 R OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 85