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Agenda 2002-02-25 AGENDA CITY OF CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2002 5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M. Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5275 Orange Avenue CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M. Executive Board Room ROLL CALL MAYOR LYDIA SONDHI MAYOR PRO TEM FRANK McCOY COUNCILMEMBER TIM KEENAN COUNCILMEMBER MIKE McGILL COUNCILMEMBER ANNA L. PIERCY WORKSHOP SESSION CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNITY-WIDE REORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing in the following Agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review in the City Clerk's office. City Council Agendas/Minutes are available at www.ci.cypress.ca.us. February 25, 2002 Page 2 CLOSED SESSION EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Lara v. All Persons Case Number 634224 Orange County Superior Court EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Lara v. All Persons Case Number 633689 Orange County Superior Court JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9 (a) Cottonwood Christian Center v. Redevelopment Agency of the City of Cypress Case Number SA02-60 United States District Court – Central District of California Case Number 02CC01575 Orange County Superior Court – Central Justice Center Los Alamitos Race Course, Burlington National Insurance Co., and Rolling A Ranch LLC v. Cypress Redevelopment Agency and City of Cypress Case Number 02CC00006 Orange County Superior Court – Civil Division Los Alamitos Race Course, Burlington National Insurance Co., and Rolling A Ranch LLC v. Cypress Redevelopment Agency, City of Cypress, All Persons Interested in the Redevelopment Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project, and Does 1-25 Case Number 02CC00031 Orange County Superior Court – Civil Division CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Property: Approximately 75 Acres at Northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Walker Street within the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive February 25, 2002 Page 3 Director, and Agency Counsel Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment RECONVENE 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR) The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be taken on off-Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each. If you would like to address the City Council, please complete the white SPEAKER’S CARD. The card is available at the speaker’s podium or from the City Clerk. Please identify on the card your name, address, and the item on which you would like to speak, and return to the City Clerk. The SPEAKER’S CARD assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized. February 25, 2002 Page 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended By The City Council. 1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2001-171, REQUESTING THE DIVISION OF 25 EXISTING PARCELS INTO TWO (2) PARCELS ON THE WICKER DRIVE PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND WALKER STREET. Motion to Adopt the Resolution Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2001-171 – With Conditions. CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE All matters listed on the Consent Calendar (Council) are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the Council or the public requests separate action on a specific item. CONSENT CALENDAR (2-12) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of February 11, 2002. Recommended Action: Approve as submitted. 3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. 4. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2002, AS TH “CYPRESS ROTARY CLUB’S 25 ANNIVERSARY” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. February 25, 2002 Page 5 Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of February, 2002, as “Cypress th Rotary Club’s 25 Anniversary” in the City of Cypress. 5. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2002, AS “COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of March, 2002, as “Colon Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Cypress. 6. PROCLAIMING MARCH 4-8, 2002, AS “KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT AWARENESS WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim March 4-8, 2002, as “Kindergarten Enrollment Awareness Week” in the City of Cypress. 7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT PROPOSITION 42 – THE TRANSPORTATION CONGESTION IMPROVEMENT ACT. Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, in support of Proposition 42 – The Transportation Congestion Improvement Act. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Supporting Proposition 42. 8. AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY CITIES RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY, CHANGING ITS NAME TO THE “CALIFORNIA INSURANCE POOL AUTHORITY,” AND ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO EXECUTE AND AUTHORIZE THE AMENDMENT FOR THE PROPOSED NAME CHANGE. Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for the Orange County Cities Risk Management Authority, changing its name to the “California Insurance Pool Authority;” and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, to execute and authorize the amendment for the proposed name change. February 25, 2002 Page 6 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Amending the Joint Powers Agreement for the Orange County Cities Risk Management Authority, Changing Its Name to the “California Insurance Pool Authority.” 9. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve an increase to estimated revenues in the General Fund in Other Grants account number 3525-11-999-99 for $3,469; and 2) Approve the appropriation of $3,469 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to Small Tools and Equipment account number 4113-11-180-05, for the purchase of various emergency services and training related equipment. 10. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN ESTABLISHING THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR AND REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the class specification for the regular full-time position of Assistant Community Development Director, and adopt the updated class specification for the regular full-time position of Community Development Director. 11. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2002. Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of January, 2002. 12. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 52497 THROUGH 52709. Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR February 25, 2002 Page 7 ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (13) 13. SECOND READING OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 25.19(A)(B) AND 41.51 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE. Recommended Action: That the City Council Adopt the Ordinance by Title Only and Waive Further Reading. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California, Amending Sections 25.19(A)(B) and 41.51 of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (14) 14. CONTINUATION OF CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 78-27 AND VARIANCE NO. 2001- 06, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 1,004 SQUARE-FOOT FREESTANDING MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM AT AN EXISTING CHURCH/SCHOOL FACILITY LOCATED AT 5202 LINCOLN AVENUE. A VARIANCE IS ALSO REQUESTED TO ALLOW A REAR BUILDING SETBACK OF SIX FEET (6’). Following public testimony and closure of the Public Hearing at the February 11, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council continued a decision on this item to the February 25, 2002 City Council meeting. Motion to Adopt the Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Titles Only and to Waive Further Reading. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 78-27 – With Conditions. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Granting a Variance from the Terms of the Adopted Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 983), Section 4.5, Table 2, to Allow a Six-Foot (6’) Rear Setback for a Proposed February 25, 2002 Page 8 Freestanding Multi-Purpose Room at an Existing Church and Private School Facility Located at 5202 Lincoln Avenue. NEW BUSINESS RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency provided that no action may be taken on off-Agenda items unless authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their comments to no more than five minutes each. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ·· Reports on Committee Assignments ·· Other Items 1. Request from Mayor Sondhi for City Council discussion of consideration of annual membership funding for Orange County Regional Airport Authority. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER ADJOURNMENT The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, March 11, 2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall February 25, 2002 Page 9 bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this st 21 day of February, 2002. ________________________________ Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT (714) 229-6683. NOTIFICATION BY NOON ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2002, WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING.