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Minutes 2000-12-11MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD December 11, 2000 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Mayor Piercy in the Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: ABSENT: Council Members Keenan, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem McGilI, Mayor Piercy Council Member McCoy Also present were City Manager Importuna, City Attorney Wynder, and staff members Jeff Sinn and Richard Storey. The Public Works Director briefly discussed the Bolsa Chica Water Transmission Line Project proposed by the Southern California Water Company. He introduced Mr. Pat Scanlon, District Manager for Southern California Water Company. Also introduced was Art Gomez, Customer Service Superintendent for Southern California Water Company. Mr. Scanlon provided some background information on Southern California Water Company and the proposed project in Bolsa Chica, including a map showing where construction would be in Cypress if the project were approved. Southern California Water Company was approached after other surrounding cities were unwilling to provide water and wastewater to the development project. Southern California Water Company has received approval from the Public Utilities Commission to extend the water line. Construction in the City would be at the intersection of Orangewood and Valley View. The project developer will cover the cost of the entire construction project. Mr. Scanlon indicated that the water line extension would not affect the water pressure of customers in Cypress. Council Member Sondhi asked about long-term planning for the water supply to Cypress. Mr. Scanlon replied that the water source for Cypress comes from the O.C. groundwater basin, managed by the O.C. Water District, and the Metropolitan Water District. Approximately 85% of the water supply comes from the groundwater basin. The water supply in the basin is evaluated on an annual basis. Mr. Scanlon stated that any opposition to the project could be done through the Public Utilities Commission. The City Attorney requested the following item be added under Closed Session: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6) Agency Negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Organization: Cypress Police Officers Association. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McGill, to add the Closed Session item. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi, McGill and Piercy COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy At 6:05 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 Organization: Cypress Police Officers Association; (2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9) Number of Cases: One. 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 Tem McGill, Mayor Piercy ABSENT: Council Member McCoy 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 Mayor Piercy. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Assistant Pastor Jerry Schumard, Cypress Baptist Church. The City Clerk introduced Denise Archambault, the new Deputy City Clerk. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION: Mayor Piercy stated she has enjoyed being Mayor for the last year. She stated some of the accomplishments of the City over the last year have included the recruitment and selection of the new City Manager, Patrick Importuna, and the new City Clerk, Jill Ingram-Guertin. Fiscally, the City's reserve has been increased for future contingencies. Funding continues for infrastructure needs including the Ball Road improvements. Census data should demonstrate growth for the entire county and Cypress, which has increased residential and commercial development. The total valuation for Cypress is $58,675,300, which includes 57 completed housing units, 4 business park buildings, and one storage facility. The crime rate in the City has declined nine percent. To assist with traffic safety, the Council recently approved installation of red light camera equipment. Computer upgrades were made to the entire system and the City's website was expanded. The Recreation and Park District continued to provide a variety of services to the community. The tennis courts at Oxford were upgraded, restroom improvements at Arnold Park were made, and the City received its first art donation of a sculpture from the Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts. The 20th annual Cypress Community Festival was held with over 20,000 people in attendance, to help celebrate the City's 44th anniversary. Improvements to the exterior of City Hall have been made. A new pavement management system has aided in the completion of an evaluation of all arterial highways in the City. Information has been provided to the residents through cable television including Council participation on the City-sponsored program "Discover Cypress." The Mayor thanked the City Council and staff for their support and hard work. She also thanked her family and faculty at Lexington Junior High. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 After the Mayor's comments, Mayor Pro Tern McGill stated it was a pleasure working with Mayor Piercy this last year. The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor. Council Member Sondhi nominated Mayor Pro Tem McGill for the office of Mayor. It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to close the nominations. Mayor Pro Tem McGill was unanimously elected Mayor by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Sondhi, McGill, and Piercy. COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy Mayor McGill thanked the members of the City Council and his family for their support. He stated he hoped the City would address several areas during the upcoming year including: fiscal issues, trees and sidewalks, a resolution to Wicker Drive, a road surface management plan, public safety, small, modest skate facilities in several parks that would allow skaters to play, the Los Alamitos Race Track development area, affordable housing, and aesthetics throughout the City. Mayor McGill then asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. Mayor McGill nominated Council Member Sondhi for the office of Mayor Pro Tern. It was moved by Mayor McGill and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to close the nominations. Council Member Sondhi was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, Sondhi, and McGill. COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi thanked the City Council for electing her Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming year. She stated her hopes for positive growth and change for the City during the next year, that the City Council's purpose is to represent the residents of Cypress, and the Council would like to hear from the residents about issues. The residents are an important link in the decision-making process. PRESENTATION: Mayor McGill presented outgoing Mayor Anna L. Piercy with a plaque and thanked her for her service as Mayor. Mayor McGill recessed the meeting at 7:45 p.m. for a brief reception. The meeting was reconvened at 8:10 p.m. PRESENTATIONS: Ed Pecinovsky, Senior Consultant, Training Delivery Bureau, Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, presented Chief Hensley with an Executive Certificate, which is given to chiefs who have successfully completed the executive development course and served two years as police chief. Mayor McGill presented Mr. Joe Whang, owner of Cypress Plaza Cleaners, a resolution in honor of his receiving the South Coast Air Quality Management District's "Clean Air Award." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Council Member Keenan, on behalf of OCTA, presented Mayor McGill with a resolution regarding the success and benefits of Measure M. SEMI-ANNUAL COMMISSION REPORTS Bill Woodson, Recreation & Community Services Commission Chair, stated he appreciates the opportunity to address the Council with the accomplishments of the Commission. Some of the accomplishments from the last year include a Community Volunteer Awards Program, Youth Commission appointment interviews, new activity programs, and a competitive fee increase. The Commission also reviewed the operating budget for the Cypress Park and Recreation District, and made recommendations to the Council. Recommendations on capital improvement projects were also provided to the Council. The Commission is researching a customer service policy for the District, which staff would include in the development of a strategic plan. The Commission is continuing to evaluate the need for improvements and upgrades to play equipment, and working on the implementation of a non-profit contribution policy. They are also studying lighted basketball court needs in the City and exploring the use of the Internet to promote parks and programs. Mr. Woodson thanked the City Council, staff, and residents for their support. Victoria Conde, Traffic Commission Chair, began by acknowledging the other members of the Commission: Crystal Killian, Joe Mansolino, Harvey Imanual, and Pradeep Gunaratne. The Commission has addressed traffic-related concerns in the community including no parking anytime areas, evaluated sight distance problems, and requests for installation of stop signs and crossing signals. The Commission has also been asked to address solutions to speed control, especially in residential neighborhoods. The Commission reviewed City compliance of two state mandates: 1) The 1999 Engineering and Traffic Surveys that provided a concentrated account of all arterial highways, selected collector and business park streets, and city-wide traffic counts, and 2) The Circulation Element of the General Plan, which identifies existing circulation system, issues, goals and policies. This currently involves the reevaluation of the effectiveness of existing truck routes. Lexington Junior High will continue to be a focus on traffic and safety issues with the findings being brought to the Commission for discussion. There will also be on-going monitoring of business park build out and any traffic flow concerns and also determining key intersections for the red light camera installation. Ms. Conde thanked City staff for their assistance. REPORT OFCLOSEDSESSIONNVORKSHOPAGENDA: 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 Southern California Water Company's possible installation of the Bolsa Chica water transmission line. The origination of the line would be in the City of Cypress, beginning at Valley View and Orangewood. 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 Management Association and the City, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6. The City's negotiator, Richard Storey, discussed a possible counter-offer to the latest proposal. The Council unanimously authorized Mr. Storey to make the offer as recommended and approved by the Council. 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 Council was 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 provided with a status report on a meeting held with the CPOA negotiating team, and discussed a proposed modification to the terms and conditions of a possible Memorandum of Understanding. The Council unanimously directed the City's negotiator to respond as authorized by the Council. In addition, the Council met regarding anticipated litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9. The City Attorney provided the Council a review and analysis of a legal position paper received from the law firm of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter and Hampton, submitted on behalf of a potential applicant for land use entitlements in the City. No action was taken in Closed Session. The City Attorney stated that Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi did not attend or participate in any aspects of the final Closed Session item 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: L/M/TED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.) Mayor McGill asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting Agenda to come forward. Linda Metzidis and Brigitte Wolf, Cypress College Masterworks Chorale, invited the Council to the Holiday Fanfare, A Jubilant Song Concert, at the college on Saturday, December 16, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. Laura Schmidt, Cypress, spoke regarding a recent concert by Randy Travis at Cottonwood Christian Center in Los Alamitos, which exceeded way beyond the capacity of the current church. It was a free concert that could have included more people if held in a larger location. Ms. Schmidt also spoke about the basketball courts at Evergreen Park, which are located directly behind her home. She asked that basketball courts not be expanded at Evergreen Park due to the noise they create. 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 SERVICE COST FOR ARREST BOOKING FEE AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4220, ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR SAID SERVICE. The Police Chief provided information on this item. Pursuant to the Government Code, local law enforcement agencies have the right to establish a booking fee. A procedure has been established between the police department and the West Justice Center to implement this fee. Council Member Keenan asked what prompted the need to establish this fee. Chief Hensley stated he has been researching the need for the last two years; that the booking fee is common practice with agencies in Los Angeles County. This fee is charged directly to the inmate and helps cities recoup the arrest cost. Currently, the City pays the entire cost to run its jail. The booking fees that will be received will in no way cover the entire cost, but will help. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked how the $124 booking fee was determined. Chief Hensley replied that the fee is based on the actual time it takes to book a prisoner, provide a meal, provide a place to sleep, and necessary supervision. The fee does not involve any profit to the City. The public hearing was opened. 5 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak regarding this item. There being no one speaking either in favor or in opposition, the public hearing was closed. Mayor McGiil closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to adopt the Resolution Amending Resolution No. 4220, Establishing a Booking Fee for Arrestees Booked into Cypress Police Department Jail Facility. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, Sondhi, and McGill COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy RESOLUTION NO. 5329 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 4220, ESTABLISHING A BOOKING FEE FORARRESTEES BOOKED INTO CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT JAIL FACILITY. Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPEAL OF PLANNING MANAGER'S DECISION REGARDING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION: A REQUEST, BY JONATHAN CURTIS OF SHEPPARD, MULLIN, RICHTER AND HAMPTON, LLP, TO APPEAL THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING MANAGER REGARDING THE COMPLETENESS OF A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KATELLA AVENUE AND WALKER STREET WITHIN AREA 5 OF THE CYPRESS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN. The City Attorney stated that discussions have taken place between representatives of Cottonwood Church and staff to find amicable ground. Legal counsel for both parties have reached an agreement to jointly request that the City Council continue the public hearing to the first meeting in February to determine what progress can be made in negotiations. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi left the dais and did not participate in the discussion or consideration of this item based on ownership of property in proximity to the project area. The public hearing was opened. It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to continue the public hearing until the first City Council meeting in February. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, and McGill COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi CONSENT CALENDAR: Afl 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. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Council Member Piercy requested Item #6 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 5, and 7 through 14. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNClLMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, Sondhi, and McGill NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 27, 2000. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 27, 2000, as submitted. 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: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-42, A REQUEST TO INSTALL ONE (1) BUILDING SIGN FOR KYB AMERICA, LOCATED AT 5790 KATELLA AVENUE. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-42 - with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5330 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-42 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-44, A REQUEST TO ENLARGE AN EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE FOR MITSUBISHI MOTOR CORPORATION, LOCATED AT 6420 KATELLA AVENUE. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-44 - with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5332 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-44 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 8: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO COMMEND MR. JOE WHANG, OWNER, CYPRESS PLAZA CLEANERS, ON RECEIVING THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S "CLEAN AIR AWARD." Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending Mr. Joe Whang, Owner, Cypress Plaza Cleaners, on receiving the South Coast Air Quality Management District's "Clean Air Award." CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 5333 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, COMMENDING MR. JOE WHANG, OWNER, CYPRESS PLAZA CLEANERS, ON RECEIVING THE SOUTH COAST AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT'S "CLEAN AIR AWARD." Item No. 9: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION COMMENDING BOY SCOUT AARON MASON YOUNG ON ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending Boy Scout Aaron Mason Young on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. RESOLUTION NO. 5334 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, COMMENDING BOY SCOUT AARON MASON YOUNG ON AT'rAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT. Item No. 10: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING ANYTIME" AREAS ON DENNI STREET SOUTH OF BALL ROAD AND ADJACENT TO 6081 ORANGE AVENUE. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, providing for the installation of "No Parking Anytime" areas at the following locations: 1) The west side of Denni Street from Ball Road to ninety-five (95) feet south of Larwin Avenue; and 2) The east side of Denni Street from Ball Road to Larwin Avenue; and 3) The north side of Orange Avenue fifty (50) feet east and twenty (20) feet west of the driveway at 6081 Orange Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 5335 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING "NO PARKING ANYTIME" AREAS ON DENNI STREET SOUTH OF BALL ROAD AND ADJACENT TO 6081 ORANGE AVENUE. Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES GOAL AND PROGRAM FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2000-01. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, adopting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program; and 2) Establish the City's annual DBE goal for the period October 1, 2000 through September 30, 20001, to be 5.4% RESOLUTION NO. 5336 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ADOPTING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM FOR ALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY THE CITY OF CYPRESS THAT WILL RECEIVE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING, AND ESTABLISHING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL FOR THE FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2000-01. Item No. 12: AWARD OF ANNUAL TURF MAINTENANCE CONTRACT. Recommendation: That the City Council approve a three-year contract with Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., 15529 Arrow Highway, Irwindale, California 91706, to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 perform landscape maintenance in the City's parks, parkways, and medians for the amount of $175,716. Item No. 13: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRF PROPERTY PROTECTION SYSTEM AND A SECURITY SYSTEM IN THE CYPRESS CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COMMUNITY CENTER, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2000-17. Recommendation: That the City Council award a contract in the amount of $34,606 to Advanced Alarm Inc., 13128 Telegraph Road, Suite H, Santa Fe Springs, California 90670, for the installation of a fire property protection and a security system in the Cypress City Hall, Council Chambers and Community Center. Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 46156 THROUGH 46352. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register. Regarding Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2000-43, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A MONUMENT SIGN FOR DIEBO113 AND FINE PITCH, LOCATED AT 11331 VALLEY VIEW STREET, Council Member Piercy asked for clarification on the sign location - the southwest corner or the southeast corner. The Planning Manager responded that the location of the sign is the southeast corner. It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi, to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2000-43 - with conditions. RESOLUTION NO. 5331 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMI'I-FEE PERMIT NO. 2000-43 - WITH CONDITIONS. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, Sondhi, and McGill COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNClLMEMBERS: McCoy Council Member Piercy commended Aaron Young on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked about the references and quality of work of the contractor for the turf maintenance agreement from Item No. 12. The Director of Public Works/City Engineer stated that a City staff member had contacted the references provided by the contractor and was very satisfied with the responses received. UNFINISHED BUSINESS No items were presented. NEW BUSINESS END OF CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Item No. 15: APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES. The following appointments were discussed by the City Council: Orange County Sanitation District League of California Cities Orange County Division Santa Aha River Flood Protection Agency Southern California Association of Governments City/Cypress School District Joint Steering Committee Growth Management Area No. 2 (Measure M) Orange County Fire Authority League of California Cities Legislative Delegate Program Orange County Library Advisory Board Joint Communications Center Executive Board Orange County Council of Governments SCAG Transportation/Communications Committee Orange County Regional Airport Authority West Orange County Cities Association OCTA Joint Agency Group (JAG) Orange County Housing & Community Development Committee Orange County Transportation Authority Anna Piercy - Representative Tim Keenan - Alternate Mike McGill- Representative Lydia Sondhi - Alternate Mike McGill - Representative Frank McCoy - Alternate Lydia Sondhi- Representative Tim Keenan - Alternate Anna Piercy Lydia Sondhi Anna Piercy - Representative Mike McGill - Alternate Frank McCoy - Representative Mike McGill - Alternate Mike McGill - Representative Lydia Sondhi - Alternate Anna Piercy - Representative Lydia Sondhi - Alternate Tim Keenan - Representative Frank McCoy - Alternate Lydia Sondhi- Representative Tim Keenan - Alternate Tim Keenan - Elected at large representative to the OCCOG Board Tim Keenan (appointed by OCCOG Board) Lydia Sondhi- Representative Anna Piercy - Alternate Mike McGill- Representative Tim Keenan - Alternate Mike McGill- Representative Lydia Sondhi - Alternate Lydia Sondhi Tim Keenan - Director (term expires 1/03) 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 State League Housing Community & Lydia Sondhi Economic Development Policy Committee (appointed by League) It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to confirm the appointments to the various organizations and committees. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, Sondhi, and McGill NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: I COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio Goveming Board of Directors. No items were presented. The City Council meeting was recessed at 9:25 p.m. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 9:25 p.m. PRESENT: Agency Members Keenan, Sondhi, Agency Vice Chairperson McGill, Agency Chairperson Piercy ABSENT: Agency Member McCoy Item No. 16: ELECTION OF AGENCY CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR. Agency Member Keenan nominated the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem to serve as Agency Chair and Vice Chair. It was moved by Agency Member Keenan and seconded by Agency Chair Piercy, to close the nominations. Agency Vice Chair McGill and Agency Member Sondhi were unanimously elected Agency Chair and Agency Vice Chair, respectively, by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, Sondhi, and McGill NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: I AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 9:28 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 9:28 p.m. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor McGill requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member Keenan Attended a SCAG Transportation/Communications Workshop on the Regional Transportation Plan, where a draft plan was created. Also attended the National League of Cities Conference in Boston. Attended an OCTA Board Meeting; an 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 11, 2000 Environmental Impact Report for Centerline is now available for review on the OCTA website. Also attended a meeting concerning the 91 Freeway, where a discussion was held with two members of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. OCTA is trying to mediate a resolution on expansion plans. Council Member Piercy Attended the National League of Cities Conference in Boston, where she participated in a mobile tour called the "Big Dig", the biggest transportation construction project in the nation, that is taking a 50 year-old, two-tiered highway system and placing it underground. Attended a Groundwater Replenishment Workshop on December 2, 2000, to discuss the groundwater replenishment program. The Irvine Ranch Water District presented a new concept that would see the replenishment program phased in in two phases. The combined boards of the Water District and the Sanitation District will meet in January. Attended the Eagle Court of Honor award ceremony for Aaron Young. Mayor Pro Tern Sondhi Attended the Holiday Sing at City Hall with Mayor McGill on Friday evening. Mayor McGill Attended the Eagle Court of Honor with Council Member Piercy for Aaron Young. Also attended the Holiday Sing with Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi. Attended the Chamber Extravaganza, which had an excellent turnout. Council Member Keenan asked that the issue of bicycle, pedestrian, and shuttle access for future business park developments be discussed by the Council at a workshop, with possible amendments to the Specific Plan. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi stated that traffic needs may need to be assessed at the center where Starbucks is located on Katella, due to the increased traffic in the area. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: The City Manager reminded the City Council of their timing assignments for the simulator prior to the next workshop. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 9:55 p.m. in memory of Mark Feldman, to Monday, December 18, 2000, beginning at 5:$0 p.m. in the Executive Board Room, West Wing of City Hall, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: CITC -LERK bF TH ITY OF CYPRESS 12