Minutes 2000-11-13MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 13, 2000
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:37 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 McGill,
Mayor Piercy
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Importuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members
Marvin De Carlo, Josette Espinosa, Ray Frankeny, June Liu, Bill Raymond, Jeff Sinn,
and Richard Storey.
The City Manager discussed the City's street banner policy. He stated the purpose of
the Workshop was to evaluate current policies and determine if there is a need for any
modifications.
The Recreation and Parks Director discussed current banner uses and possible future
expanded use of banners, along with the need for coordination.
The Recreation Services Manager provided information on the different types of
banners (pole and over-the-street banners), hardware used and an overview of current
banner locations in the city. Pictures of banners used by other cities were shown to
the Council. The City currently has 97 pole banners.
Staff recommended a yearly calendar be created to indicate when a specific banner
needs to be installed, and criteria established for placement, type of banner and total
number of banners. It was also recommended that one department needs to be
designated to oversee the program.
A full service vendor program, which includes all current banners plus the purchase of
60 new additional banners would be $18,000 for the first year. Installation and removal
would be done by the vendor. A partial service vendor program would cost
approximately $8,000, include only the existing banners and still require City staff time.
Current costs using City maintenance staff is $17,385 per year and requires
approximately 18% of staff time annually.
Staff was directed to provide Council with a formal bid process for the full service
program and a fee structure for installation.
At 6:08 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) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Rasmussen v. City of Cypress, et
al. Case Number 99 WL 07887, Orange County Superior Court Central Justice Center;
(2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6),
Agency negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Organization: Cypress Police Officers
Association.
The City Attorney requested the following item be added under Closed Session:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9 (bl) & (3e).
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It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
add the Closed Session item.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by
Mayor Piercy.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem McGill,
Mayor Piercy
ABSENT: None
Also present were City Manager Importuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members
Acosta, Commerdinger, DeCarlo, Hensley, Liu, Sinn, and Storey.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop
#1666.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Bishop Don Lewis, Church of Jesus Christ,
Latter Day Saints, 5th Ward
PRESENTATIONS:
SEMI ANNUAL COMMISSION REPORTS
Brian Black, Chair of the Cable TV & Technology Commission, introduced Vice
Chairperson Jim Williams, and Commissioners Beverly Martin and Nelson Harbor. He
spoke of the upcoming franchise agreement renewal with the City's cable company,
AT&T. He stated the Commission not only serves as a cable "watch dog" for cable
issues, but also promotes cable awareness for the community, such as the recent video
contest for school children. Mr. Black thanked City staff members for their assistance
with the Commission.
Alexandria Coronado, Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission, provided an update of
commission activities/accomplishments for the last year including: Cypress Celebrates
the Arts Week, Cypress Quarterly Arts Award, and the High School Arts Award.
Currently, the Commission is working on the Holiday Decorating Contest.
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 street
banners and a proposed policy for these banners. Staff will come back at a later date
with additional cost research to enable the Council to put together a banner policy.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
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The City Attorney reported that the Council met and conferred regarding Existing
Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Rasmussen v. City of Cypress, et al,
Case Number 99 WL 07887, Orange County Superior Court Central Justice Center.
The City Attorney reported to the Council that the case is being prepared for trial and
that the City will participate in a Mandatory Settlement Conference on November 20,
2000. The City Attorney requested settlement authority consistent with court rules for
good faith offers of settlement. The City Council unanimously authorized a range of
settlement authority to the City Attorney.
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 54957.6. Mr. Storey, the City's
labor negotiator, reviewed the Latest proposal from the Cypress Police Officers
Association and discussed its meaning and implications. The City Council authorized
the making of a last, best and final offer to the Cypress Police Officers Association,
which if rejected, the City Council unanimously directed the City Attorney to bring back
a resolution to impose a one-year labor contract.
The City Attorney also reported that the Council met and conferred regarding Exposure
to Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (bl) & (3e) which was added to the
Agenda. This was an advice presentation with no action requested from the Council.
Council Member Sondhi did not participate in the consideration or discussions on this
particular item because of a conflict of interest under the Fair Political Practices Act.
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.
Mayor Piercy stated she attended a memorial on Friday, November 10, 2000, at
Universal Electronics in Cypress for their Senior Vice President of Operations, Vos
Kommera and his family, who were killed in the Singapore Airline crash. Four trees
were planted in honor of the family members killed.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
Item No. 1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2000-
193 AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-22, A REQUEST TO
SUBDIVIDE ONE (1) PARCEL INTO FOUR (4) PARCELS AND CONSTRUCT FOUR
(4) SPECULATIVE OFFICE/WAREHOUSE/MANUFACTURING BUILDINGS,
LOCATED AT 10701 WALKER STREET, IN THE PBP PLANNED BUSINESS PARK
ZONE.
Council Member Sondhi removed herself from the dais on this item, and did not
participate in the discussion or consideration of this item.
The Planning Manager provided background information on the property and the
subdivision request.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Piercy asked the applicant to come forward, and Mr. Tom Ewing of Ewing
Development came forward stating he was excited about the project.
Mayor Piercy asked is there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
application.
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Alexandria Coronado requested that the City Attorney, City Manager and City Council
investigate the zoning history of this area. It is her understanding that the property was
zoned for public use only and the zoning could only be changed by a vote of the
residents.
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.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
adopt the Resolutions approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2000-193 -With Conditions
and approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-22 - With Conditions.
Council Member Sondhi abstained from voting.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
ABSTAIN: 1
COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, McGill and Piercy
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNClLMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi
RESOLUTION NO. 5319
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2000-193 -WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5320
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-22 -WITH
CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VARIANCE NO. 2000-04, A REQUEST
TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED LOT AREA, LOT DEPTH, FRONT
YARD SETBACK AND REAR YARD SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
5151 EVERGREEN AVENUE, IN THE PS PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE.
The Planning Manager provided information on the request by St. Irenaeus Church.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Piercy invited the applicant to come forward, and Father Michael Heher came
forward and spoke of the benefits to the St. Irenaeus parish and the Presentation
Sisters, who wish to own this property.
Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
application.
The following persons spoke in favor of the application:
Tom Lacey, Cypress resident
Charlotte McPhearson, Cypress resident
Sister Catherine Burke, Presentation Sisters
Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the
application.
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No one wished to speak in opposition of the application.
Mayor Piercy closed the Public Hearing.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McGill and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
adopt a resolution granting a variance from the terms of the zoning ordinance, Sections
15.5.1, 15.5.2, 15.5.8, and 15.5.11 to allow a reduced lot area, lot depth, front yard
setback, and rear yard setback for the property located at 5151 Evergreen Avenue, in
the PS Public & Semi-Public Zone.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
COUNClLMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5321
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, SECTION 15.5.1, 15.5.2, 15.5.8, AND
15.5.11 TO ALLOW A REDUCED LOT AREA, LOT DEPTH, FRONT YARD
SETBACK, AND REAR YARD SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5151 EVERGREEN AVENUE, IN THE PS PUBLIC &
SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent CalendaY' 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.
Mayor Pro Tem McGill requested Item #7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Keenan requested Item #9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McGill, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 6, 8, 10 and 11.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF OCTOBER 23, 2000.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of
October 23, 2000, as submitted, with Council Member Keenan abstaining due to his
absence at that meeting.
Item No. 4: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING DECEMBER 13, 2000, AS "AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DAY"IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December 13,
2000, as "Automobile Club of Southern California Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMI'I-FEE PERMIT NO. 2000-39,
A REQUEST TO INSTALL A BUILDING SIGN FOR FOXCONN HON HAl PRECISION,
LOCATED AT 6125 PHYLLIS DRIVE, WITHIN THE PC-2 PLANNED COMMUNITY
BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-39 - with
conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5322
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-39 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE REMODEL
OF THE CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT, PHASE II, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 2000-21.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and design specifications
for the remodel of the Cypress Police Department and authorize City staff to solicit bids
for this project.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
45735 THROUGH 45983.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register.
RECREA T/ON & PARK DIS TRIC T MA TTERS
Item No. 11: REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION OF $1,000 FROM THE CITY OF
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT'S GENERAL FUND BALANCE TO
ACCOUNT 4187-12-307-10 FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR THE CHILDREN'S
ADVOCACYFUND.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve an appropriation of
$1,000 from the City of Cypress Recreation and Park District's General Fund balance
(reserved for contingencies) to account 4187-12-307-10 for grant funding for the
Cypress Children's Advocacy Fund.
Regarding Item No. 7: ACCEPTANCE OF 1999/2000 RESURFACING OF
RESIDENTIAL STREETS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2000-03, Mayor Pro Tem
McGill questioned if the City had a pavement management program for future projects.
The City Manager responded that staff is currently preparing a pavement management
analysis with a consultant that should be completed and presented to Council in the
spring.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McGill and seconded by Council Member Keenan, that
the City Council: 1) Accept the project for Resurfacing of Residential Streets, Public
Works Project No. 2000-03, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the
project specifications in the final amount of $422,030.45; and 2) Approve the final
retention payment of $42,203.05 to Excel Paving Co., 2230 Lemon Avenue, Long
Beach, California 90806; thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is filed, if no
claims or objections have been filed, and upon concurrence of the Director of Public
Works; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond and the
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Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of the required lien period, if no claims or
objections have been filed, and upon concurrence of the Director of Public Works.
The motion was 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
Regarding Item No. 9: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A
FIRE PROPERTY PROTECTION SYSTEM AND A SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE
CYPRESS CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AND COMMUNITY CENTER, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2000-17, Council Member Keenan suggested having the
dispatch service at West-Corem provide monitoring of the security alarm system instead
of the proposed five year outside contract to monitor the system at a monitoring station.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
continue this item to a later date.
The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items were presented.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 12: REQUEST
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
TO REMOVE A PARKWAY TREE AT 6373 BATAAN
STREET. APPLICANT: MR. KEVIN MIYAGISHIMA. The Public Works Director
provided a brief explanation of the applicant's request, indicating that the tree does not
meet the City's criteria for removal.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
deny the applicant's request to remove the parkway tree.
The motion unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
None
Item No. 13: REQUEST TO PLANT TREES IN PARKWAY AT 5403 ROME AVENUE.
APPLICANT: MR. YOSHIO ROBERT KOODA. The Public Works Director provided a
brief explanation of the request, stating the parkways at the home could accommodate
up to four trees being planted.
Mayor Piercy stated that after seeing the parkway area of this home, she would
recommend planting no more than three trees.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McGill, to
approve the applicant's request and to plant three trees in the parkway.
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The motion was unanimously carried with the following roil call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Mc(3ill and Piercy
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 14: APPOINTMENTS TO THE CABLE TV & TECHNOLO(3Y COMMISSION
AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION.
The City Clerk stated the Council, after conducting interviews on October 30, 2000,
chose Mr. Rufus Washington to serve a four-year term on the Cable TV and
Technology Commission, and Mr. Pradeep (3unaratne to serve a four-year term on the
Traffic Commission. Both appointees will be present at the November 27, 2000 City
Council Meeting to receive their Certificates of Appointment.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
appoint Mr. Rufus Washington to the Cable TV and Technology Commission and Mr.
Pradeep (3unaratne to the Traffic Commission.
The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
None
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the
Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
Item No. 15: CONSIDERATION OF ADDITIONAL COMMISSIONERS' ATTENDANCF
TO THE 2001 CALIFORNIA & PACIFIC SOUTHWEST RECREATION & PARK
CONFERENCE (3/14 - 3/17/01), AS RECOMMENDED BY THE RECREATION AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION ON OCTOBER 17, 2000.
Council Member McCoy stated the contingency money in the budget that would be
used for this request, is to be used for emergency purposes, and that this type of
request should be addressed during the budget process.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
approve additional commissioner's attendance to the 2001 California & Pacific
Southwest Recreation & Park Conference.
The motion was carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
McCoy
None
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Cypress City Council,
The City Attorney stated that the following item needed to be addressed as a joint
session of the City Council and Redevelopment Agency.
PRESENT:
Agency Board Members Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Agency Vice
Chairman McGill, Agency Chairperson Piercy
Item No. 16: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND AMENDMENT TO CONSULTANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INTERIM COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
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The City Manager stated the position of Community Development Director is vacant
and, while a recruitment is being conducted, the City is currently using a consultant.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
1) Approve the Consultant Services Agreement ("Agreement"), including the
Amendment No. 1, with the Rosenow Spevacek Group, Inc., to provide staffing services
for the position of Interim Community Development Director and other consultant
services for a total amount not to exceed $68,000; and 2) Approve an appropriation in
the amount of $34,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to the
following accounts:
4189-11-190-06 (professional services - Economic Development) $ 6,800
4189-11-191-06 (professional services - Community Development) $13,600
4189-11-193-06 (professional services - Current Planning) $ 6,800
4189-11-241-09 (professional services - Building Safety) $ 6,800
The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
None
It was moved by Agency Board Member Keenan and seconded by Agency Vice
Chairman McGill, to approve an appropriation from the unreserved fund balance of the
Housing Set Aside Fund (Fund 36) to account 4189-36-196-06 (professional services-
Housing) in the amount of $17,000, and an appropriation from the unreserved fund
balance of the Los Alamitos Racetrack Project Area Redevelopment Fund (Fund 38) to
account 4189-38-197-06 (professional services-LART) in the amount of $17,000.
The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
AGENCY MEMBERS:
Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy
None
None
At 9:08 p.m., the Mayor recessed the City Council meeting.
Mayor Piercy stated that Agency Member Sondhi requested to be removed from the
next item.
Item No. 17: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
FINANCIAL CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO THE TOWN CENTER
PROJECT.
The Interim Community Development Director provided an overview to the Agency
Board.
It was moved by Agency Board Member Keenan and seconded by Agency Board
Member McCoy, that the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board 1) Find it is in the best
interest of the Agency to dispense with the RFQ process based on vendor's previous
work within the City, and award the contract to Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., to
provide financial consulting services related to the Town Center Project Plan and 2)
Appropriate funds from the fund balance of the Los Alamitos Race Track Project Area
Redevelopment Fund in the amount of $30,000 into Account 4189-38-197-06 (other
Professional Services) for conducting financial feasibility analyses of potential
commercial and retail uses proposed under the Town Center Project plan.
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The motion was carried with the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, McGill and Piercy
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Sondhi
Agency Chairperson Piercy adjourned the Cypress Redevelopment Agency at 9:15
p.m.
The Mayor reconvened the City Council meeting at 9:15 p.m.
The City Attorney stated that Council Member/Agency Member Sondhi did not
participate on several matters this evening based upon her ownership of real property
in proximity to project areas or properties that may be affected by decisions of the City
Council and/or Redevelopment Agency.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Brian Black, Chairperson of the Cable TV and Technology Commission, asked if the
City has a policy regarding a moratorium on projects that require the opening of City
streets for repair, etc., to help maintain the quality of the streets.
The City Manager indicated the City has a three-year policy with certain exceptions,
such as utility connections, emergency road repair, or emergency utility repair.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Piercy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member McCoy
No meetings to report.
Mayor Pro Tem McGill
No meetings to report.
Council Member Keenan
Attended three OCTA board meetings and two OCTA committee meetings over the last
five weeks, along with hosting an OCTA Second District breakfast where Council
Members and staff had a roundtable discussion with OCTA staff members. The Center
Line Corridor Committee has been formalized that will be comprised of the six cities
involved. Also attended a three-day symposium presented by UCLA in Lake
Arrowhead on transportation land use and the environment. Other participants included
the Auto Club, the Sierra Club, and UCLA land use instructors. A Measure M Program
progress report was provided at one of the OCTA committee meetings; this year,
Cypress has received $85,000 and over the last ten years of the program, has received
approximately $3,677,000. He was reappointed to another two-year term on the OCTA
board at a recent monthly League meeting.
Council Member Sondhi
Attended an O.C. Regional Airport Authority meeting where a report was presented by
the El Toro Program Manager. She also attended a subcommittee meeting for the
Housing and Community Development Department/Housing Commission where
funding was reviewed for affordable housing proposals in Orange County.
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Mayor Piercy
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District meeting where Plant #2 was toured and three new
procedures to increase efficiency were shown. She also attended the League of
California Cities meeting.
Council Member Keenan
Stated the League will be holding a Legislative Mixer for the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
on December 14th. He also attended a Media Alliance board meeting where an event
has been scheduled for November 29th. The cities of La Palma and Anaheim are
processing their membership to become members of the Media Alliance. Council
Member Keenan also commended staff on the thoroughness of the proposed banner
policy that was presented at a workshop earlier in the evening.
Council Member McCoy
Stated he was contacted by the County of Orange regarding a veteran's war memorial
that will be built outside of the County offices. The County is looking for cities to donate
$1,000 for a brick to be placed at the memorial. He attended the Veteran's Day
Memorial Ceremony at Veteran's Park and the Las Vegas Night at the Senior Center.
Mayor Pro Tem McGill
Attended the Hope Dinner at St. Irenaeus Church and the Veteran's Day Memorial
Ceremony at Veteran's Park.
Mayor Piercy
Also attended the Veteran's Day Memorial Ceremony. She read a public notice from
AT&T Broadband Cable Services that appeared in the November 7th O.C. Register,
stating residents of certain cities, including Cypress, who were Media One subscribers
from February 1990 to December 1998 may be eligible for a property tax credit. The
public needs to call AT&T at (888) 792-4297 before December 1st to receive an
eligibility application. Also, the League of California Cities is encouraging people to
apply for the new Grand Jury for 2001-2002. The recruitment period is November 1st
through January 31st. She also received a request from the Louis Hine Awards, a
nationally recognized award presented by the National Labor Committee, to nominate
two individuals for their service to children and youth. Lastly, on December 15th the
City, in conjunction with the California Highway Patrol, will participate in the "Lights On
for Life" event to recognize December as the 3D Month--Drug and Drunk Driving
Prevention Month.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items to report.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 9:47 p.m. in memory of Vos,
Sangeeta, Snaha, and Saahil Kommera, who died in the Singapore Airline crash, to
Monday, November 27, 2000, for a Workshop Session beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the
Executive Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress,
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