Minutes 2000-10-09 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
October 9, 2000
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:12 p.m. by Mayor
Piercy in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
California.
PRESENT:
Council Members Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem McGilI,
Mayor Piercy
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Importuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members
Felise Acosta, Keith Carter, Marvin DeCarlo, Josette Espinosa, Ray Rankeny, John
Hensley, June Liu, Jeff Sinn, and Richard Storey.
The Recreation & Parks Director and Josette Espinosa presented a Workshop
discussing the parking control issues at the Oxford Academy and the Annual Cypress
Community Festival. They discussed the usage of Oxford Academy and the steps that
have been taken to correct the parking issues. Further discussion took place with
regard to the enormity of the Festival and the limited parking available. Current
available parking and proposed parking improvements were discussed. Staff feels that
adequate parking is available, however, implementation of the parking plan to utilize all
parking areas and educating the public of those locations is necessary. A proposed
plan of action was provided to mitigate future parking problems.
At 5:52 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting, to enable the Council to convene in
Closed Session in the Council Chamber Conference Room to discuss the following
agendized items: (1) LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.95)
Claimant: Doris Gauthier, Agency claimed against: City of Cypress; (2)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), Sal Hassan v. City of Cypress, Case Number 814934, Orange
County Superior Court Central Justice Center; and (3) 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 7:02 p.m. by
Mayor Piercy.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem McGill,
Mayor Piercy
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager lmportuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members
Acosta, Commerdinger, DeCarlo, Hensley, Liu, Ruiz, Sinn, and Storey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 271
(Patton Elementary School), James Harding, Den Leader.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
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PRESENTATION: Mayor Piercy introduced Michael Hearst, Communications Director,
Orange County Fire Ant Authority, who presented an update, overview and strategies
on the Red Imported Fire Ant Program in Orange County, and how it affects the City of
Cypress. He provided several informational brochures for residents and the Council.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP AGENDA:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the
evening.
The City Manager advised that the Council met and discussed issues relating to parking
at the Oxford Academy during extracurricular activities at the facility. Staff explored with
Council further direction to mitigate the parking problems that have been occurring.
Also discussed parking problems at the Annual Cypress Community Festival. Staff
presented alternatives for additional parking, crosswalks and other transportation
needs. Staff was given direction to proceed with an action plan that includes adding
parking improvements, signage, further assistance for pedestrian crosswalks, and early
education to the public of alternative parking.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met and conferred regarding Liability Claims
(Government Code Section 54956.95), Claimant: Doris Gauthier, Agency claimed
against: City of Cypress. The Council unanimously directed the City Clerk to reject this
claim.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met and conferred regarding Existing
Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Sal Hassan v. City of Cypress, Case
Number 814934, Orange County Superior Court Central Justice Center. The City
Attorney reported to the Council that at a hearing, the trial judge did not render any final
definitive rulings. He indicated that the Court was favorably disposed to the City's
position and arguments advanced in the case. But, the resolution of denial, which had
been adopted by the Council on the evening of action by the Council, did not include a
reference to testimony that had been received by the Council that night. The court
directed the City to adopt a revised Resolution reflecting in the findings and
determinations of the Council, all of the grounds and conditions upon which the
Resolution of denial without prejudice was adopted. Staff and the City Attorney have
made the requested changes, and the City Attorney indicated that the revised
Resolution appears on the Consent Calendar tonight with respect to this application as
directed by the Orange County Superior Court. If the Council acts on the Resolution
favorably tonight, the City Attorney will report back to the trial court, and a final hearing
on the Writ petition will be scheduled at a later date.
Finally, the City Attorney reported that the Council met and conferred with the Labor
Negotiator regarding the status of negotiations between the Cypress Police Officers
Association and the City, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.8. The City
Council received and considered the last, best and final offer of the Cypress Police
Officers Association, and unanimously authorized the negotiator to explore further
avenues within which a framework of a mutual agreement could be reached.
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.
Kathleen LaRose, 5101 Olga Avenue, Cypress, came forward to speak regarding the
Los Alamitos Race Track development proposal. She stated that her concern was if
the present owners do not follow the masterplan, the eminent domain process could
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seize their property. She is also a member of Cottonwood Christian Center, and talked
about the benefits this Center would bring to the community (Agenda Items #19 and
#20).
Mike Wilson, 3311 Sausalito Street, Los Alamitos, came forward representing
Cottonwood Christian Center, to discuss their Conditional Use Permit application to the
City. He also spoke about the programs and services provided by the Center (Agenda
Items #19 and #20).
James Harding, 11586 Java Street, Cypress, and Cub Scout Pack 271, next
approached the podium and asked several general citizenship questions of the Council.
AWARD OF CONTRACT:
Item No. 1: AWARD OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT: The Director
of Public Works presented the staff report, which gave an overview of the services
provided by the County of Orange for Animal Control. This year's contract will be
inflated by $4,622 in fiscal year 2000-2001 due to additional programs, operational
improvements and salary cost of living allowance. Staff is recommending to approve
the 2000-2001 Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the County of
Orange, and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement,
subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and authorize an appropriation from the
unreserved fund balance of the General Fund in the amount of $4,622 to Account No.
4188-11-270-07.
Council Member Keenan commented that the Council should direct staff to take
aggressive action in pursing other animal control options, perhaps a joint venture with
Huntington Beach, Seal Beach, or Long Beach, as further increases will be forthcoming.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
approve the 2000-2001 Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the
County of Orange, and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney; and authorize an appropriation
from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund in the amount of $4,622 to
Account No. 4188-11-270-07.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Ail matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar' 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.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
approve the Consent Calendar, Items No. 2 through 11. The motion unanimously
carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
None
Item No. 2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2000.
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Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
September 25, 2000, as submitted.
Item No. 3: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 4: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 2000, AS "INDEPENDENT LIVING MONTH,"
IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 2000, as
"Independent Living Month," in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 22-28, 2000, AS "WORLD POPULATION
AWARENESS WEEK," IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim October 22-28,
2000, as "World Population Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REVISING ORANGE COUNTY TAXI
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, adopting the revised Orange County Taxi Administration Program Regulations.
RESOLUTION NO. 5303
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE REVISED ORANGE COUNTY TAXI
ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMI'I-FEE PERMIT NO. 2000-28,
A REQUEST TO APPROVE A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE COMMERCIAL CENTER
LOCATED AT 5930, 5950, AND 5970 CORPORATE AVENUE, WITHIN THE PC-5
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. 2000-28 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5304
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-28 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-32,
A REQUEST TO INSTALL A BUILDING WALL SIGN AND MONUMENT SIGN FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4300 LINCOLN AVENUE, WITHIN THE PC PLANNED
COMMUNITY ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-32 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5305
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-32 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No. 9: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF DENIAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR
AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 96-17 FOR THF
CONSTRUCTION OF A CAR WASH AT 5999 CERRITOS AVENUE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, denying, without prejudice, an amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 96-
17, for the construction of a car wash at 5999 Cerritos Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 5306
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
DENYING, WITHOUT PREJUDICE, AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 96-17 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CAR WASH AT
5999 CERRITOS AVENUE.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF COMPUTER EQUIPMENT DONATIONS.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize staffto donate the City's outdated
computer equipment to Cypress High School.
Item No. 11: TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF SALARY RANGE FOR PLANNING
MANAGER.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board
of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title
only, title as follows, establishing a five percent (5%) temporary extension of the
existing Salary Range for the position of Planning Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 5307
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING TEMPORARY EXTENSION OF THE MONTHLY SALARY
RANGE FOR THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF PLANNING MANAGER.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 12: SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE TO MODIFY PROVISIONS
OF ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE AND TO
AMEND THE ZONING CODE ORDINANCE REGULATING TREES, HEDGES,
SHRUBBERY, STRUCTURES AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS IN SIGHT
CLEARANCE VISIBILITY ZONES. Staff recommends that the City Council approve the
second reading of the attached Ordinance.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
approve the second reading of the Ordinance to amend the Zoning Code Ordinance
regulating trees, hedges, shrubbery, structures and other obstructions in sight
clearance visibility zones.
ORDINANCE NO. 1003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 7.5 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING THE REGULATION OF HEDGES, SHRUBBERY, STRUCTURES AND
OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS IN SIGHT CLEARANCE VISIBILITY ZONES AND
AMENDING SECTION 35.123 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE
REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES.
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The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 13: SECOND READING OF THE ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 2-
3.3(B) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ADJUSTING COUNCIL
COMPENSATION BY A 5% COST OF LIVING INCREASE. Staff recommends that the
City Council approve the second reading of the attached Ordinance.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McGill and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
approve the second reading of the Ordinance to amend Section 2-3.3(b) of the Code of
the City of Cypress, adjusting Council compensation by a 5% Cost of Living Increase.
ORDINANCE NO. 1004
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-3.3(B) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, ADJUSTING COUNCIL COMPENSATION BY A 5% COST OF LIVING
INCREASE.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:30 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
Item No. 14: CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2000-14, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A PARKING LOT AREA
ON THE PREVIOUS UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD PROPERTY LOCATED NORTH OF
CHIP AVENUE BETWEEN VALLEY VIEW STREET AND HOLDER STREET IN THE
PS PUBLIC & SEMI PUBLIC ZONE TO PROVIDE BOTH PUBLIC AND SHARED
PARKING FOR 10800 VALLEY VIEW STREET AND 10824 HOPE STREET WITHIN
THE PC-4 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE. The Planning Manager
reported that the request for continuation was received after the site was posted and
after the publication in the newspaper had occurred, but the notices to the property
owners within a 300 ft. radius were not mailed. Staff is recommending that the Mayor
not open the Public Hearing at this time and continue this item.
The City Attorney stated that he believes that rather than continuing this item, the better
solution would be to deny the application without prejudice, with no additional
application fees.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
deny the application without prejudice, with no additional application fees.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
None
Item No. 15: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS.
2000-10, 2000-11, AND VARIANCE NO. 2000-05, A REQUEST BY CYPRESS BODY
AND PAINT TO ALLOW THE CONTINUATION OF AN AUTO BODY REPAIR AND
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PAINT USE ON THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8900 WALKER STREET AND 5510
DANNY AVENUE AND TO VARY FROM SECTIONS OF THE LINCOLN AVENUF
SPECIFIC PLAN AND CYPRESS ZONING CODE. The Planning Manager presented
the report in which there is an application for two separate conditional use permits and
a request for seven variances from the Cypress Zoning Code and the Lincoln Avenue
Specific Plan. Staff found that the Conditional Use Permits for the business had
expired. Summaries of the past approvals for the Cypress Auto Body use were
explained to the Council. Findings for denial and approval were shown. Notices of the
public hearing were published, posted and mailed to all property owners within a 300 ft.
radius of the subject properties. To date, staff has not received any written or oral
comments regarding the subject site. Staff is recommending that the City Council adopt
the Resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-10, 2000-11, and
approving in part and denying in part Variance No. 2000-05, with conditions.
Mayor Piercy opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Piercy asked the applicant to come forward, and Mr. Tom Rodriguez came
forward stating that he was unaware that his Conditional Use Permit would be given up,
as he has been at this property for over eighteen years. He stated that he will remedy
the situation by removal of canopies, etc., but does not want to remove and replace the
fence.
Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
application.
No one wished to speak in favor of the application.
Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the
application.
No one wished to speak in opposition of the application.
Mayor Piercy closed the Public Hearing.
At the request of Council Member Keenan, the Planning Manager stated that a code
enforcement complaint in the alley site had triggered the investigation into this particular
Conditional Use Permit.
At the request of Mayor Piercy, the Planning Manager gave a brief history of the
previous Conditional Use Permits at this site, including the fence heights and
requirements.
The consensus of the Council was to phase any changes in over the next three years in
order to alleviate any financial hardship to the property owner.
The Planning Manager clarified for Council Member Sondhi the areas on the property to
be landscaped, and reiterated that it is not the total perimeter of the property. Council
Member Sondhi also stated that it should be fundamentally clear to the applicants that
when time limits are given, applicants should be aware of the renewal date. The
Planning Manager and The Director of Public Works also clarified the reasoning of the
driveway width size.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
adopt the Resolutions approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2000-10, 2000-11, and
approving in part and denying in part Variance No. 2000-05, with conditions, and to
phase these changes in over the next three years, as to alleviate any financial hardship
to the property owner in order to be code compliant.
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The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5308
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-10- WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5309
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2000-11 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5310
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING IN PART AND DENYING IN PART VARIANCE NO. 2000-05 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 16: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION FOR YEARS 27 & 28. The
Interim Community Development Director presented the report in which she explained
the procedures for application for CDBG funding. She reviewed the use of funds and
suggested CDBG Project Prioritization based on Funding Allocation Targets adopted by
the County. In conjunction with the noticing requirements associated with the submittal
of CDBG funding applications, staff circulated a public hearing notice to both the News-
Enterprise and The Event newspapers on September 11, 2000. The notice was
published weekly in each newspaper through the first week in October. Staff is
recommending that the City Council adopt the resolutions approving the City's
participation in the Year 27 & 28 Community Development Block Grant Program with
the County of Orange, and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant request on behalf of
the Cypress City Council and; to prioritize the list of projects, which will be included in
the application to the County.
Council Member Sondhi stated that the only prioritization that needed to be done is
within the Public Services category. She further stated that she feels that the Cleanup
Program should be last on the prioritization, and a suggestion was made to duplicate
the applications for some of the projects in several categories to possibly enhance the
process.
Mayor Piercy opened the Public Hearing.
Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
application.
Mark Veturis, 8774 La Salle Street, Cypress, came forward to ask if CDBG funding
could be used for the Cypress Acres Phase II and III project. The Interim Community
Development Director stated that this area is not in the designated CDBG benefit area.
Kim Gaitan, 8856 La Salle Street, Cypress, came forward also to voice her concern
about the lack of sidewalks and storm drains in the Cypress Acres area, and
encouraged the City to follow up with the County with regard to these improvements.
Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the
application.
No one wished to speak in opposition of the application.
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Mayor Piercy closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
adopt the resolutions approving the City's participation in the Year 27 & 28 Community
Development Block Grant Program with the County of Orange, and authorize the Mayor
to sign the grant request on behalf of the Cypress City Council and; to prioritize the list
of projects, which will be included in the application to the County.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5311
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 27TM AND 28TM YEAR
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 17: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ORDER OF
BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS. The City Manager presented the report in
which he explained the Council Agenda format changes that were discussed at a
previous workshop, and are being brought before the Council now in the form of the
presented Resolution.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
adopt the Resolution establishing the order of business of City Council Meetings.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5312
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 4625 AND ESTABLISHING THE
ORDER OF BUSINESS OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS.
Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
45261-45484. It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem McGill, to approve the Warrant List for Warrants No. 45261 through 45484, in the
amount of $1,131,301, with Council Member Keenan abstaining from Warrant No.
45472.
The motion unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the
Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items were presented.
Mayor Piercy recessed the meeting at 8:56 p.m. to enable the Council to convene as
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTER.g: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
PRESENT: Agency Board Members Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Agency Vice Chairman
McGill, and Agency Chairperson Piercy.
ABSENT: None.
Item No. 19: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK
MASTERPLAN EFFORT. The Director of Finance and Administrative Services
presented the staff report, stating that in order to commence the process to contact
property owners regarding owner participation rights within the proposed masterplan,
staff is requesting appropriation of $12,750 for title reports, $1,000 for reprints of aerial
photographs of the subject area, and $2,000 for other presentation materials. Staff is
recommending that the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board appropriate funds from
the fund balance of the Los Alamitos Race Track Project Area Redevelopment Fund in
the amount of $15,750 into Account 4187-38-197-06 (Other Contract Services) for
tasks associated with the masterplan effort.
It was moved by Agency Board Member Keenan and seconded by Agency Vice
Chairman McGill, to appropriate funds from the fund balance of the Los Alamitos Race
Track Project Area Redevelopment Fund in the amount of $15,750 into Account 4187-
38-197-06 (Other Contract Services) for tasks associated with the masterplan effort.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
4 AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
0 AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
0 AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
I AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, McGill and Piercy
None
None
Sondhi
Item No. 20: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THF
PREPARATION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER, LINCOLN AVENUE,
AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK REDEVELOPMENT PLANS. The Interim
Community Development Director presented the staff report, in which she explained
that currently the Agency's power of eminent domain is scheduled to expire on varying
dates for each of the project areas. Staff recommends amending these redevelopment
plans so that the eminent domain authority can be extended. Staff circulated a Request
for Proposal to four (4) qualified consulting firms to seek proposals for the preparation
of amendments to the three Redevelopment Areas. Staff is recommending to award a
contract for the Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc., in the amount of $30,515 for the
preparation of amendments to the Civic Center, Lincoln Avenue, and Los Alamitos
Race Track Redevelopment Plans to extend the Agency's power of eminent domain
and; to appropriate funds from the fund balance of the Redevelopment Funds evenly
amongst the projects.
It was moved by Agency Board Member Keenan and seconded by Agency Vice
Chairman McGill, to award a contract to the Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc., in the
amount of $30,515 for the preparation of amendments to the Civic Center, Lincoln
Avenue, and Los Alamitos Race Track Redevelopment Plans to extend the Agency's
power of eminent domain and; to appropriate funds from the fund balance of the
Redevelopment Funds to:
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Civic Center Project Area Fund Balance to
Lincoln Avenue Project Area Fund Balance to
Los Alamitos Racetrack Project Area Fund
Balance to
Account Number Amount
4189-35-194-06 $10,172
4189-37-195-06 $10,172
4189-38-197-06 $10,172
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
4 AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
0 AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
0 AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
1 AGENCY BOARD MEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, McGiil and Piercy
None
None
Sondhi
Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency at 9:10
p.m,. and reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 9:11 p.m.
REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMI'I-FEE ASSIGNMENT?,:
Mayor Piercy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member McCoy
Attended an Orange County Fire Authority meeting dedicated to a closed session
regarding ongoing negotiations with employees. The current offer is a 14% increase
over a three-year period with a signing bonus.
Mayor Pro Tem McGill
Attended a Workshop held by the Orange County Sanitation District, in conjunction with
the Orange County Water District, where the principal topic discussed was the
Groundwater Replenishment System. Proposals were discussed for the new water
purification system that is currently being considered.
Council Member Keenan
Attended a meeting at the Orange County Sanitation District last week. A public
relations firm has been hired to begin a Countywide campaign promoting the concept of
the Groundwater Replenishment System.
Also attended a two-day trip to Vancouver, on behalf of OCTA, to observe their light rail
system that has been in service for fourteen years. They currently are under
construction for a new phase. Met with Board members of the Vancouver
Transportation Agency, and also met with the Deputy Premier of British Columbia. The
light rail system is totally automated, and operated by a central computer, with a car
being available every 90 seconds.
Council Member Sondhi
No meetings to report.
_Mayor Piercy
No meetings to report.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Mayor Piercy stated that there are twelve applications for Commission vacancies, and
the consensus of the Council was to schedule a date of Monday, October 30, 2000, at
5:30 p.m., for the Interview Session.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 9, 2000
Council Member Keenan announced a Film Commission and Media Alliance breakfast
meeting on October 18, 2000, whereby a discussion will focus on ways to attract the
film business to our community.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
No items were presented.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 9:25 p.m. to Monday,
October 23, 2000, at 5:30 p.m., for a Workshop Session on Citywide Truck Routes, in
the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CY-P~ESS
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