Minutes 2000-09-11 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 11, 2000
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by Mayor
Anna Piercy in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue,
Cypress, California.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tern McGill, Mayor Piercy
ABSENT: Council Member McCoy
Also present were City Manager Importuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members
Alice Angus, Kamran Dadbeh, Marvin DeCarlo, John Hensley, June Liu, and Richard
Storey.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code
Section 54956.9 (a) Barry Cannata v. City of Cypress, et al. Case Number 816075
Orange County Superior Court Central Justice Center.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6),
Agency negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Organization: Cypress Police Officers
Association
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by
Mayor Piercy.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tern McGill, Mayor Piercy
ABSENT: Council Member McCoy
Also present were City Manager Importuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members
Angus, Dadbeh, DeCarlo, Hensley, Liu and Storey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Sondhi.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tern McGill.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION AGENDA NVORKSHOP:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
City Attorney VVynder advised that the Council unanimously approved an additional item
be added to the Closed Session, due to the urgency of action needed, regarding
pending litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Steve Spernak v.
COC, O.C. 790938 Superior Court Case. The Council reviewed a privileged and
confidential status report from special litigation counsel, which recommended a
particular litigation strategy for the further defense of this action. Upon further review on
that recommendation, the Council unanimously authorized the pursuit of the strategy
recommended, with Council Member McCoy absent.
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The City Council met and conferred in Closed Session regarding existing litigation,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Barry Cannata v. City of Cypress.
The City Attorney rendered a privileged and confidential status report on this litigation
and briefed the council on preparations for an approaching mandatory settlement
conference. The unanimous consensus of the Council was to pursue the
recommended litigation strategy, with Council Member McCoy absent.
The Council then met and conferred regarding the status of negotiations between the
Cypress Police Officers Association and the City, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6. The Agency negotiator, Richard Storey reported that negotiations are
at an impasse with CPOA. Further negotiations to break the impasse were explored
and the council unanimously gave a direction with respect to this, with Council Member
McCoy absent. No further action was solicited or taken with respect to this item.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES
PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
Mayor Piercy asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Mr. Bob Mumey, 5255 Halifax Drive, Cypress, first approached the podium, and again
stated his concerns regarding parking issues at Oxford Academy. He referred to the
same problems he addressed at the last meeting, in which youth sport participants are
parking in his residential tract. He believes that the associations have not received a
letter stating that preferred parking should be at the school itself. He feels that gate
should be closed on Grindley, therefore forcing participants to park in the west school
parking area. Mayor Piercy responded that on October 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the
Boardroom there will be a discussion on Cypress Festival Parking, but that Council
could also address this issue if requested.
Molly Water, 9362 Holder St. #70, Cypress, next approached the podium, stating her
concern regarding the towing contract (Agenda Item No. 3). She has been satisfied
with Mr. C's Towing in the past and would like to see the City give them an opportunity
to service the city.
Bruce Sanborn, 9362 Holder St., Cypress, next approached the podium, also regarding
the towing contract up for renewal (Agenda Item No. 3). He spoke in support of Mr. C's
Towing, finding the company very efficient.
AWARD OF CONTRACT:
Item No. 1
AUTHORIZATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR CITY'S
ANNUAL CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 9918: The Acting Director of Public Works presented the staff report, in
which he explained that the current contract was approved on September 27, 1999, and
will expire on September 27, 2000. Staff is very pleased with the quality of
workmanship and performance with Perry Maness Industries, Inc while under contract
with the City. The company has agreed to work under the same unit prices, therefore
renewing the contract would prevent any disruption in work. Staff is recommending that
Council renew the annual curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance contract with Perry
Maness Industries, Inc. for fiscal year 2000-2001, in an amount not to exceed
$250,000.
Council Member Keenan stated that he had attended a seminar, which was based on the
city streets, and highways code, in which the cost of repairing sidewalks could be passed
on the cost of this to the homeowner. The City Attorney does not know the exact answer
but will explore this and if there is a way homeowners could they hire the Contractor and
have the City bill them for the cost
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Mayor Pre Tem McGill stated that there will be a workshop on October 2, where new tree
policies will be addressed. He would like to see that until that time, only emergency work
to be done. Policies may be changed on this.
Mayor Piercy replied that these sidewalks have been on a list for years and need to be
repaired now.
Council Member Sondhi stated her concerns with the frugal increase. She feels if this
went out to bid today there may be a chance of the unit prices going down. The Acting
Director of Public Works reiterated that the City is not approving based on the dollar
amount but on the unit price.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that there is a possibility that
the cost would be increased, and based on the services that this particular vendor, he
feels we should award the contract.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Piercy to renew the
annual curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance contract with Perry Maness Industries,
Inc. 1101 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90809-1477, for fiscal year 2000-
2001, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
McCoy
Item No. 2 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF HAND-HELD
RADIOS AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING FROM THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND: The Chief of Police presented the staff report in
which he explained that for the past few years, the department has needed to purchase
additional radios. However, due to the anticipated installation of the new countywide
800 MHz radio system, this was postponed. Staff has since learned that the installation
will not occur until early 2001, and delaying the purchase of the radios should not be
postponed due to potential officer safety concerns. Staff is recommending that the City
Council approve the award of contract for the purchase of ten Motorola hand-held
radios with batteries and one, six unit rapid charger, to the lowest qualified bidder,
Bearcom, 3505 Cadillac Avenue, Building L-l, Costa Mesa, California, 92626 and
appropriate $7,624 from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund, Account
3525-30-999-99, for the purchase for this safety equipment.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McGill to
approve the award of contract for the purchase of ten Motorola hand-held radios with
batteries and one, six unit rapid charger, to the lowest qualified bidder, Bearcom, 3505
Cadillac Avenue, Building L-l, Costa Mesa, California, 92626 and appropriate $7,624
from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund, Account 3525-30-999-99, for
the purchase of this safety equipment
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
Item No. 3 AWARD OF VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICE CONTRACT:
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services presented the staff report in which
the City contracts with a towing company to provide City-initiated vehicle towing and
storage services in cases of accidents, parking violation tows, vehicle asset seizures,
et. At the August 14, 2000 City Council meeting, it was requested that staff return with
three options. He explained the three options in detail. Three vendors have submitted
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bids based on the City's specifications for services and are eligible to provide service.
The three vendors are Rossmoor Towing, Mr. C's Towing, Inc., and Cypress Auto Tow
with Rossmoor Towing being the Iow bidder. Staff is recommending that the City
Council approve the award of contract for City-initiated Vehicle Towing and Storage
Services from one of the following three options: 1) Exclusive Provider, or; 2) Pure
Rotation of Vendors, or; 3) Hierarchy Rotation of Vendors.
The City Attorney interjected a recent 9th circuit case has greatly restricted the ability of
cities to regulate fees that tow companies charge. All a City can negotiate, in light of
this opinion, is the rate of a tow that is involuntary, mandated by police or other law
enforcement circumstances.
At the request of Mayor Piercy, the City Attorney reiterated that the City may establish a
maximum rate that the towing company may charge and it cannot be changed.
Council Member Keenan asked if the applicants would like to speak. Chuck Hansen,
Cypress Auto Tow, came forward and explained his dedication to the City. The original
contract was established in 1966 and provided a primary tow vendor with a backup.
The history of the contract was reviewed. Mr. Hansen disputed allegations that he has
been recently overcharging hundreds of customers a month. He reiterated that he is
the only tow company in town that will produce $166,000 in sales tax in the next 3 years
and is the only one that gives direct referral business in Cypress. He also stated that
the problem with a rotation contract is that service will drop and prices will rise.
Mr. Hansen responded to Mayor Pro Tem McGill that the approximate $50,000 per year
sales tax is generated from his repair shop. There is although, recent proposal to
charge direct tax on lien sale vehicles.
Mr. Mike Welsh, Mr. C's Towing, commented that they have already made their
presentation to the Council. He did however, state that no tax revenue is generated
from towing. He also feels that the Cypress Auto Tow is overcharging on invoices with
755 for towing and 155 per day storage. Mr. Welsh responded to Mayor Piercy, that
the circumstances of towing were stipulated on these actual invoices.
Mr. Welsh responded to Council Member Keenan, that his company services the cities
of Seal Beach, La Palma, Signal Hill, Los Alamitos, the Orange County Sheriff Dept.,
and five CHP contracts. Some cities use the 15 minutes response time and some 10
minutes. He is willing to offer a probationary period also.
Tom Lewis, Rossmoor Towing, spoke to the Council and again explained that no sales
tax is generated from towing, only from his auto body and repair work. He briefly spoke
of his company and stated that he would welcome an audit clause.
Mayor Piercy stated she has strong feelings about this issue and putting this tow
contract out to bid. She listened to the tapes of the last meeting in which the Police
Department spoke so highly in regards to Cypress Auto Tow. She believes a happy
relationship has been with this business in our community. She disapproves of
changing just for change. She also expressed concerns of a rotational system,
anticipating problems. Mayor Piercy stated that she views this as a Police contract and
it should be decided by who they feel is the best for the job.
Council Member Sondhi states that if our Police Department has only worked with a
sole provider, they have not given the other two companies a chance to prove
themselves. If the Council has nothing to compare the service to, how can we know we
are receiving the best service possible?
Council Member Keenan responded also that the Council did not hear from all 54 sworn
officers, and he personally spoke with the Chief of Police in Seal Beach who gave high
ratings of the other two companies. He stated that the Council is here to decide what is
best for the citizens of this City not the Police Department. He feels that the
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competition a rotational contract provides, would, in turn, provide better service to our
community.
Mayor Piercy again stated her satisfaction with the current vendor and states that if she
is personally happy with something, she does not go looking for something or someone
better. She feels there is no reason to change. The City does not have to go out to bid
for this and she feels a loyalty to her community businesses.
Mayor Pro Tem McGill spoke about a number of issues regarding this contract. He
likes the idea of putting out to bid. He reiterated that sales tax is only charged on
repairs and not towing.
Mayor Pro Tern McGill asked if we could we initiate a contract with a penalty for failure
to comply with Auto procedures and the City Attorney commented that yes, a model
contract is in place and includes penalty provisions, audit provisions and termination for
breach. He explained the details of a potential rotational contract and anticipates more
administrative challenges and responsibilities with this type of contract.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded to Mayor Pro Tem
McGill that our specifications asked for the 15-minute response time to tow. If the
company chosen agrees to it, they could add a 10-minute response time clause to the
contract.
The City Attorney responded to Mayor Pro Tem McGill that the rotation could be based
on the type of tow needed if that is what Council specified. The rates charged would be
negotiated and specified in the agreement.
Council Member Sondhi noted discrepancies in the current Contract regarding
subcontracting. The City Attorney responded that the new Contract would reflect any
change needed based on the criteria the Council finalizes. He also responded that we
could include a provision for an audit and consequences for noncompliance with the
contract charge. All provisions would again be at the discretion of the Council.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern McGill and seconded by Mayor Piercy to have a
Hierarchy rotation of vendors for the towing contract with the following stipulations 1)
Establish audit procedures to include a random audit that would be paid by the vendor
2) Modifl/the response time to 10 minutes. 3) Decrease the heavy-duty tow rates by 10
- 20 %, and use primary vendor Cypress Auto Tow with alternative vendor Mr. C's
Towing.
The motion failed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi to
have a pure rotation towing contract with a Primary vendor, Cypress Auto Tow,
receiving two calls and two alternate vendors, Mr. C's and Rossmoor Tow, then each
getting one call a piece.
The motion failed with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi, Keenan
NOES: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern McGill and seconded by Mayor Piercy to continue this
Item to the next meeting.
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The motion carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: $ COUNClLMEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi and Piercy
NOES: I COUNClLMEMBERS: Keenan
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calenda/~' are to be considered by the
City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Council Member Sondhi requested that Item No. 8, and Mayor Piercy requested that
Item No. 11, be pulled from the consent calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan, and seconded by Council Member Sondhi,
to approve the Consent Calendar, Items No. 4 through 15, with the exception of Item
No. 8 & 11. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
Item No. 4: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF AUGUST 28, 2000, AND MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF AUGUST 21,
2000.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
August 28, 2000, as submitted, and the Minutes of the Special Meeting of August 21,
2000, as submitted, with Council Member McCoy and Mayor Pro Tem McGill abstaining
on the Minutes of August 21, 2000, due to their absence at the meeting.
Item No. 5: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 6: PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 20,2000, AS"UNDOING RACISM DAY"
IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim September 20,
2000, as "Undoing Racism Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 7, 2000, AS THE ORANGE COUNTY
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION 7TM ANNUAL "MEMORY WALK."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 7, 2000,
as the Orange County Alzheimer's Association 7th Annual "Memory Walk."
Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-25,
A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE BUILDING
LOCATED AT 6100 CHIP AVENUE IN THE PC-4 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS
PARK ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-25 with conditions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5298
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-25
WITH CONDITIONS
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-27,
A REQUEST TO INSTALL A BUILDING WALL SIGN LOCATED AT 5560 KATELLA
AVENUE IN THE PC-4 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-27 with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5299
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-27
WITH CONDITIONS
Item No. 12: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING
CALIFORNIA'S ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES PROGRAM.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt a Resolution by title only, title as
follows, in support of maintaining California's Zero-Emission Vehicles Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 5300
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF MAINTAINING CALIFORNIA'S
ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES PROGRAM.
Item No. 13: AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE STATF
OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION, DIVISION OF RECYCLING.
Recommendation: That the City Council 1) Authorize an increase in Estimated
Revenues by $14,777 in Account No. 3525-11 (Other Grants) for the receipt of funds
from the State; and 2) Authorize the appropriation of funds received from the State of
California Department of Conservation to Account No. 4104-11-120-07 during fiscal
year 2000-2001, for use in recycling promotion activities in the City's solid waste
management program.
Item No. 14: AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF
ASSISTANT ENGINEER AND ASSOCIATE ENGINEER.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board
of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the attached updated
class specifications for the regular full-time positions of Engineering Assistant/Assistant
Engineer and Engineering Associate/Associate Engineer.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MA ~ ~ E_RS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the
Ex Officio Goveming Board of Directors.
Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF NEW WINTER ACTIVITY CLASS "COLOR GUARD
FLAG FUNDAMENTALS," AS RECOMMENDED BY THE RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ON AUGUST 15, 2000.
Recommendation: That the City Council acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the new contract class
"Color Guard Flag FUNdamentals" to be offered in the Winter 2000 activity brochure, as
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recommended by the Recreation and Community Services Commission on August 15,
2000.
Regarding Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO.
2000-24, A REVIEW OF THE LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY AS PART OF AN 18 UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCATED AT 4871, 4901, AND 4911 ORANGE AVENUE IN THE SP 93-1 ZONE,
ORANGE AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-24 with conditions.
Council Member Sondhi pulled this item, as she was concerned with the frontage area
landscaping. She feels that the size and proximity of the trees specified have the
probability of potential damage to sidewalks and walls in the near future.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Keenan to
adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee
Permit No. 2000-24 with conditions to include an alternative landscape plan to have
appropriate Iow level shrubs or city approved trees at the wall area at the front of the
project.
RESOLUTION NO. 5297
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-24
WITH CONDITIONS AS AMENDED
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNClLMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
McCoy
Regarding Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OPPOSING PROPOSITION
36 AND URGING ITS DEFEAT. Mayor Piercy pulled this item because she feels that
the Council was not properly familiarized with the Proposition. She also feels that on
general principal, the Council should not urge or discourage any such action unless it
directly effects our City.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McGill to
pull this item from the agenda and not take any action to the Proposition.
Council Member Keenan noted that if an issue does pertain to our city, it is important to
take a stand, but agrees with the Council that this item should be pulled.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, Sondhi, Mc(~ill and Piercy
None
McCoy
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 16: SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE APPROVING LINCOLN
AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1, A REQUEST TO MODIFY SECTION
4.5.1, INCREASING THE MAXIMUM FRONT SETBACK FROM TEN FEET (10') TO
TVVENTY FEET (20') FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN THE CV CAMPUS
VILLAGE DISTRICT.
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It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McGill to
approve the second reading of the Ordinance adopting Amendment No. I to the Lincoln
Avenue Specific Plan, modifying Section 4.5.1, increasing the maximum front setback
from ten feet (10') to twenty feet (20') for residential developments in the CV Campus
Village District.
ORDINANCE #1001
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 4.5.1, DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
MATRIX, OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN, AN INCREASE IN THE
MAXIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK FROM TEN FEET (10') TO TVVENTY FEET (20')
FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CV CAMPUS VILLAGE DISTRICT OF
THE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
Item No. 17: SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONF
CHANGE NO. 2000-01 AND THE GRINDLAY/ORANGE SPECIFIC PLAN, A
REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THF
NORTHWEST CORNER OF GRINDLAY STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE FROM OP
OFFICE PROFESSIONAL TO PC PLANNED COMMUNITY AND APPROVE THF
GRINDLAY/ORANGE SPECIFIC PLAN.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McGill to
approve the second reading of the Ordinance approving Zone Change No. 2000-01 and
the Gindlay/Orange Specific Plan.
ORDINANCE #1002
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2000-01 AND THE GRINDLAY/ORANGE
SPECIFIC PLAN, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
THE TVVO PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE
AVENUE AND GRINDLAY STREET FROM OP OFFICE PROFESSIONAL TO PC
PLANNED COMMUNITY.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
44689-44949. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem McGill to approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 44689 through 44949 in the
amount of $1,151,255.32. The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: 4 COUNClLMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
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RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the
Ex Officio Goveming Board of Directors.
No items were presented.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MA'I-rERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items were presented.
REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMI'I-FEE ASSIGNMENTS:
Mayor Piercy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Keenan:
Attended an OCTA committee meeting last week and discussed a meeting scheduled
for the 21st, which invites the six cities involved in the centerline process. An attempt is
being made to set up some sort of procedures, to include a representative from each
City to offer input to the progress of the centedine process.
Last week attended a SCAG, Transportation and Communications Subcommittee
meeting, and discussed a new VMT tax. The theory is to collect a per mile fee to
replace the diminishing revenue from Gas Tax.
Attended State League Conference and will copy and pass out information at the next
meeting.
Attended the OCTA Board Meeting today where an overview of the status of the 5
freeway construction was presented. This construction will be wrapping up at the end of
this year. Two billion dollars were spent on this project. The CEO of OCTA, Lisa Mills,
attended her last meeting today. A very touching, funny, Power Point presentation was
given in her honor. She has done a great job of interacting with the cities and everyone
is very sorry to see her go
Council Member Sondhi:
No meetings to report.
Attended State League meeting and will share information received with staff and other
council members.
Mayor Pro Tem McGill
Also attended League of Cites meeting in Anaheim where he and the City Manager
received a private briefing from Capt. Scott Brown, OCFA, on the status of the OC Fire
Authority on a wide range of topics. OCFA is looking good and he was impressed with
the information received.
Mayor Pieroy
Attended the Open House, Saturday at Orange County Fire House #17. She arrived in
time to see the firefighters leave on a call, but states that Barbecue was great. She
thanked all the volunteers who provided their time and donations.
Reports that the Orange County Sanitation District Meeting was rescheduled for
tonight, but due to this meeting, she could not attend.
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Also attended the Pops Concert with the Mormon choir and was outstanding. There
was an overflow crowd with standing room only. She was very impressed with the
children's choir, adult choir and the band.
Attended the performance of Loot by the International City Theater. She enjoyed it very
much and it was very funny.
Also attended the AYSO opening day on Saturday and had a great time.
She reported that she attended the very informative League of Cities Meeting. She
learned a lot and stated that the entire Council attended a variety of seminars that will
be shared with one another.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Mr. Allen Crowder spoke regarding the sidewalk and tree policy and questioned
whether that means residents are allowed to cut down their own trees. Mayor Piercy &
Council Member Keenan addressed this issue. In response to the towing contract, Mr.
Crowder believes that the people being towed should be satisfied with the service being
provided. He also stated that the 10-minute limit to Oral Communications should apply
to the City Council.
Mr. Robert Mumey, talked about the towing contract. He states that the vendors are
only interested in impound fees. He discussed his personal experiences with Cypress
Auto Tow & Mr. C's, expressing dissatisfaction with both.
Council Member Keenan acknowledged Kim & Rick Huddle, as the couple who went
around their neighborhood soliciting donations to help Fire Station #17 with the Open
House. He also stated what a great job had been done of refurbishing the Station.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
No items were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 9:11p.m. to Monday,
September 25, 2000, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275
Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
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