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Minutes 2000-11-27MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD November 27, 2000 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Mayor Piercy in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem McGill, Mayor Piercy None Also present were City Manager Importuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members Kamran Dadbeh, Marvin De Carlo, June Liu, and Richard Storey. The City Manager discussed Proposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000, which provides grant monies to local agencies. In addition to providing suggested uses for these funds, staff would also like to receive direction from Council on project priorities, and also any suggestions for projects the Council may have. The Recreation and Parks Director stated grant funding is based on population for each city. The total amount the City would receive is approximately $594,125. The per capita funding is comprised of three areas: 1) Small cities, $139,050 2) Roberti-Z'berg- Harris, which requires a matching grant of 30% (1/3 must be matched by non-profit or corporate funding), $160,050 and 3) Competitive grants, with unknown figures at this time. The City has eight years to expend funds received through the grants. City projects could include the Capital Improvement Projects in the Seven-Year Plan. Staff also has a list of projects that currently do not have funding. Inquiries have also been made from the Boys and Girls Club regarding possible facility expansion. Staff recommends looking at the per capita grant funding, which is guaranteed, for the next budget year, and creating a priority list of projects for the competitive grant funding applications. Mayor Pro Tem McGill asked that capital improvement projects be focused on with the funding. Council Member Mc Coy would like staff to look at an upgrade of the Community Center to include a Teen Center. The Recreation and Parks Director stated that commissions are being asked for recommendations on projects. Following the discussion on Proposition 12, the Associate Civil Engineer presented a sample of the oil recycling information that will be distributed to Cypress residents in the near future. The City Attorney requested the following items be added under Closed Session: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), Spernak v. City of Cypress, Case Numbers 792883 and 790938, Orange County Superior Court. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to add the Closed Session item. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None The second item to be added is EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b). The City Attorney excused Council Member Sondhi from consideration or discussions on this item because of a conflict of interest under the Fair Political Practices Act. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to add the Closed Session Item. 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 At 6:03 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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code Section 54957.6), Agency negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Organizations: Cypress Police Management Association; Cypress Police Officers Association; (2) LIABILITY CLAIMS (Government Code Section 54956.95) Claimant: Juanita Dinoso; Agency claimed against: City of Cypress. 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 Girl Scout Junior Troop #343. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Pastor Norm Johnson, Cypress Park Community Church. PRESENTATIONS: Supervisor Jim Silva administered the Loyalty Oath to Newly-Elected Council Members Tim Keenan and Anna L Piercy. Mayor Piercy presented a Resolution Recognizing the Crooks Family as the 2000 Cypress Family of the Year. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 Mayor Piercy presented Certificates of Appointment to Newly-Appointed Commissioners Pradeep Gunaratne, Traffic Commission, and Rufus Washington, Cable TV and Technology Commission. Mayor Piercy recessed the meeting at 7:27 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 7:43 p.m. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMISSION REPORTS Margaret Pena, Chair of the Youth Commission, provided an update of upcoming activities including the Community Sing on December 8th, Youth and Government Day the first week of March, and a Youth Talent Show on March 10, 2001. The Commission is currently working on the Adopt-A-Family Project for this year's holiday season. Nancy Hooven, Chair of the Senior Citizens Commission, stated the Commission has been instrumental in the development of senior services, which are an essential element in improving the quality of life of seniors in the community. A survey was developed to find out transportation needs, which indicated it is a needed item. The Commission has developed and implemented the Grace Lachina Outstanding Senior Recognition Award, with the first recipient being Otto Sinn. The Commission continues to work with staff and the City Council on the need and feasibility of an adult day care service. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION NVORKSHOP 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 Preposition 12, the Safe Neighborhood Parks, Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2000. The City has the potential of obtaining approximately $594,125 in grants. The City Council directed staff to work on the feasibility of large capital improvement projects, which should include adding to the City's park system, a teen center, and working in joint partnership with other facilities and agencies in the community. The staff will report back to the City Council at a later date. 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 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. The City Attorney is pleased to report that the City Council accepted in principal the modifications proposed by the Cypress Police Officers Association and have reached agreement on a three- year Memorandum of Understanding. It will be returned to Council for formal action. Item No. 10 should be pulled from the Consent Calendar and tabled. The City Attorney reported that the Council met and conferred regarding Liability Claims (Government Code Section 54956.95) Claimant: Juanita Dinoso; Agency claimed against: City of Cypress. Based on the recommendation of the City's third party administrator, the City Council unanimously authorized rejection of the claim. In addition, the Council met regarding pending litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), Spernak v. City of Cypress, Case Numbers 792883 and 790938, Orange County Superior Court. The Council authorized Special Litigation Counsel to proceed with litigation strategy as recommended. Lastly, the City Council met regarding exposure to litigation against the City for one case, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (b). The City's exposure to 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 significant litigation was based upon a letter received late this afternoon from counsel representing Cottonwood Christian Church. No action was taken. The City Attorney stated that Council Member Sondhi did not attend or participate in any aspects of the final Closed Session item, nor will she participate in Agenda item No. 3, due to the proximity of her personal residence to the properties which are subject to proposed action to be taken, which was determined may create a potential conflict of interest. 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 the meeting tonight would be adjourned in honor of Louis Warschaw, a business leader and political activist. Mr. Warschaw was one of the owners of the large parcel of the business park in Cypress. Mayor Piercy announced that information on recycling and refuse collection would be delivered to Cypress residents, and will be distributed by the Boy Scouts beginning mid- December. Sabrina Hernandez, 9111 Watson Street, Cypress, spoke on behalf of her mother, Juanita Dinoso, and asked the City Council to reconsider the claim submitted by her mother. Alice Spatz, 4508 Larwin Avenue, Cypress, read a statement to the Council written by Abraham Lincoln about decision making. 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 THE EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-8 AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 99-31, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND STORY ROOM ADDITION WITH A BALCONY FACING THE REAR YARD, LOCATED AT 10172 ANGELA AVENUE. The Planning Manager provided background information on the extension request. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Piercy asked is there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the extension. No one wished to speak in favor of the extension. Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the extension. No one wished to speak in opposition of the extension. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to adopt the Resolution Approving a One (1) Year Extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 99-8 -With Conditions. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5323 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING A ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-8- WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL US[: PERMIT NO. 99-7, A REQUEST TO ADD OUTDOOR SEATING FOR AN EXISTING RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 9543 VALLEY VIEW STREET. The Planning Manager provided information on the amendment request. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Piercy invited the applicant to come forward, and Don Liu can forward. He stated the outdoor seating had been requested by many customers and he felt that the outdoor seating would not detract from his "family style" restaurant. Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the amendment. No one wished to speak in favor of the amendment. Mayor Piercy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in opposition of the amendment. No one wished to speak in opposition of the amendment. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern McGill and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to adopt a resolution approving amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 99-7 - with conditions. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5324 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-7 - WITH CONDITIONS Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE EXTENSION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE GRANTING OF VARIOUS LAND USF ENTITLEMENTS BY THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL AND THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSF REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 The City Attorney reviewed the procedural protocol for the public hearing. He also stated that there would be no discussion during this item of any particular application for any use of any real property which is the subject of this urgency ordinance. He asked that the public testimony given not repeat any prior testimony and that individuals speaking for a larger group should identify that group. The Planning Manager provided information on the defined areas, purpose of the ordinance, and the City's history with this type of ordinance. He discussed the areas that will be affected and the property owners that may be affected. Council Member Keenan asked the time period to complete all studies. The Planning Manager stated that it would probably take through the Summer of 2001. The public hearing was opened. The following persons spoke in favor of the ordinance extension: Darlene Maxey, Cypress Russ Burns, Cypress The following persons spoke in opposition of the ordinance extension: Bayless Conley, Los Alamitos Tom Schulte, Irvine Jay T. Hicks, Cypress Linda Hicks, Cypress Mike Wilson, Whittier Jonathan Curtis, Los Angeles Morey Spatz, Cypress Paul H. Richards, Lynwood James Cobrae, Redlands Cary Hardwick, Los Alamitos Mike Freeman, Huntington Beach Jim Peterson, Huntington Beach Dr. Wiley Drake, Buena Park Jack Stevens, Cypress Janet Conley, Los Alamitos Brandon Jensen, Cypress William C. Roberts, Cypress Rod Roberson, Cypress Nancy Fuqua, Cypress Tom Villalobos, Redlands Kenneth Mulkey, Buena Park Gerri Graham, Los Alamitos Stephen St. Clair, Cypress Rita Diaz, Cypress Michael Best, Garden Grove Candi Ray, Los Alamitos Tom Sedano, Cypress Faith Jensen, Cypress Carolyn Tobias, Cypress Rhonda Cleland, Cypress R. Timothy Cleland, Cypress Jennifer Sterud, Cypress Terry Cathcart, Buena Park Ted Wong, Cypress Eric Lima, Cypress Barbara Hennessy, Long Beach CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 Mayor Piercy recessed the meeting at 10:35 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 10:47 p.m. Mayor Piercy closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McGill, to adopt an urgency ordinance extending by ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days Interim Ordinance No. 1005 prohibiting the granting, by the City Council or Community Development Department, of land use development entitlements, zoning variances, general plan amendments, specific plan amendments, or other discretionary land use permits within the geographic boundaries of the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project, pending completion of studies, general plan amendments, specific plan amendments, project area amendments, or related planning or zoning ordinances (or amendments thereto) for a Cypress Town Center. 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 ORDINANCE NO. 1006 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE EXTENDING BY TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15) DAYS INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 1005 PROHIBITING THE GRANTING, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, OF LAND USE DEVELOPMENT ENTITLEMENTS, ZONING VARIANCES, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS, OR OTHER DISCRETIONARY LAND USE PERMITS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PENDING COMPLETION OF STUDIES, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS, PROJECT AREA AMENDMENTS, OR RELATED PLANNING OR ZONING ORDINANCES (OR AMENDMENTS THERETO) FOR A CYPRESS TOWN CENTER. Mayor Piercy recessed the meeting at 11:18 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 11:25 p.m. 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. Mayor Piercy requested Item #10 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Keenan requested Item #18 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 9, 11 through 17, and 19 through 21. The motion was 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. 4: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 13, 2000. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 13, 2000, as submitted. 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 NOVEMBER, 2000 - DECEMBER, 2001, AS "BUCKLE UP FOR LIFE CHALLENGE" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim November, 2000 - December, 2001, as "Buckle Up for Life Challenge" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING DECEMBER, 2000, AS THE "60TM ANNIVERSARY OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE MILITARY RESERVE." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim December, 2000, as the "60th Anniversary of the California State Military Reserve." Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-30, A REQUEST TO ALLOW AN AIR COMPRESSOR WITHIN A CONVERTED TRASH ENCLOSURE LOCATED AT 6122 KATELLA AVENUE. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-30 - with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5325 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-30 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-40, A REQUEST TO REMODEL THE FA(~ADE AND RECONSTRUCT PART OF A WAREHOUSE BUILDING LOCATED AT 4872 LINCOLN AVENUE. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-40 - with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5326 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-40 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CROOKS FAMILY AS THE "2000 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, to recognize the Crooks Family as the "2000 Cypress Family of the Year." RESOLUTION NO. 5327 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE CROOKS FAMILY AS THE "2000 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 Item No. 12: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MEASURE M. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, to recognize the accomplishments of Measure M, to celebrate its successes during the first ten years of implementation. RESOLUTION NO. 5328 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MEASURE M. Item No. 13: ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 1999-2000 ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Recommendation: That the City Council accept and direct staff to file the Fiscal Year 1999-2000 Annual Report of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency with the State Department of Housing and Community Development by December 31, 2000. Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NOS. I AND 2 FOR BALL ROAD IMPROVEMENT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9840. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Contract Change Order Nos. I and 2 for the Ball Road Improvement Project, Public Works Project No. 9840, to All American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2229, Corona, California 92878-2229, in the amount of $44,913.75. Item No. 15: ACCEPTANCE OF REPLACEMENT OF FASCIA AT CITY HALL AND COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9913. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the project for Replacement of Fascia at City Hall and Council Chambers, Public Works Project No. 9913, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the project specifications; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $25,392.90 to Austin/Jones Corporation, 10542 Calle Lee, #116, Los Alamitos, California 90720, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is filed, if no claims or objections have been filed; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond and the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of the required lien period, if no claims or objections have been filed, upon concurrence of the Director of Public Works. Item No. 16: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR CONTRACT SUBDIVISION PLAN CHECKSERVICES. Recommendation: That the City Council approve an appropriation of $12,000 from the Unreserved Fund Balance of the General Fund to Account No. 4189-11-263-07 for subdivision plan check services. Item No. 17: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16093. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6202-6222 LINCOLN AVENUE. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16093 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. Item No. 19: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2000. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file. Item No. 20: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 45984 THROUGH 46155. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register. RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS Item No. 21: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR INSTALLATION OF HARDWOOD FLOOR AT SENIOR CENTER, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9912. Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the plans and specifications, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bid for the installation of hardwood floor at Senior Center, Public Works Project No. 9912. Regarding Item No. 10: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DECLARING AN IMPASSE IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CYPRESS POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, AND IMPOSING A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTING THE LAST, BEST, AND FINAL OFFER OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to table this item. 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 Regarding Item No. 18: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF RED LIGHT AUTOMATED ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS, Council Member Keenan stated his concern about the current vendor and that the proposal includes some cost to the City. Other proposals have offered a no-cost option and he would like the City Manager to negotiate a no-cost proposal. Council Member McCoy asked Chief Hensley if other agencies had been contacted regarding any problems they may have encountered. Chief Hensley stated only two agencies responded and, based upon that response, staff recommends contracting with Nestor Traffic Systems. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to 1) Award a contract for the installation of red light automated enforcement cameras to Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc., 6528 Greenleaf Avenue, Suite 104, Whittier, CA 90601, and 2) Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and sign a contract for red light automated enforcement cameras with Nestor Traffic Systems. The motion was unanimously carried with the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McCoy, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy COUNClLMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS No items were presented. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 NEW BUSINESS No items were presented. RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio Goveming Board of Directors. No items were presented. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. No items were presented. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: ForMatters Not on the Agenda. None. 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 Attended OCFA meeting in Council Member McCoy's absence, which included the acceptance of Station 51 in Irvine and provided a status of the ongoing negotiations. Council Member Keenan Attended OCTA meeting on the light rail study; OCTA is developing a timeline for the study. Attended OCTA Board meeting today where a presentation and discussion were held on Interstate 5 improvements. Also attended West-Comm meeting where a request was approved for reverse 911 software which enables cities to notify residents of any issues. Council Member Sondhi No meetings to report. Mayor Piercy Attended O.C. Sanitation District meeting where outgoing members were recognized. On December 2"~, the District will present a Ground Water Replenishment Workshop. Also attended a West Orange County Cities meeting in Stanton where the need for an animal shelter and services was discussed. Council Member Keenan Commended Mayor Piercy on the good job she did tonight at her last meeting as Mayor. Mayor Pro Tem McGill Reported that the Cypress Civic Theater is presenting "A Christmas Carol." 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 27, 2000 ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: No items to report. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Piercy adjourned the meeting at 11:46 p.m. in memory of Louis Warschaw, to Monday, December 11, 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, California. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYP-R,~S ATTEST: ,~.~ CLER~K O~-TI:'I~_~I-TY oF CYPRESS 12