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MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 11,2002
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Mayor
Sondhi in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council Members Keenan, McGill, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy
(arrived at 5:35 p.m.), Mayor Sondhi
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Public Works Director,
Recreation and Community Services Director, Police Captain, Assistant to the City
Manager, and City Clerk.
The Assistant to the City Manager stated that Acacia Adult Day Care Services has long
been involved in the community by way of interest in seeking adult day care services. In
1997, the City Council directed a seven member advisory task force to study the needs
for these services. A study found there was interest and support to open a facility in
Cypress.
The Assistant to the City Manager stated a long-term lease has been successfully
negotiated on property east of Darryl Essex Park and Acacia is proposing to build a
6,000 square-foot facility. A request for a Conditional Use Permit has been submitted to
the City. The facility will accommodate 60 participants per day with 50-75% being
Cypress residents. Fees for services will be on a sliding scale basis. A cost of
construction is projected at $600,000, with a cost of operations at $250,000. A request
is being made of Council for assistance in the amount of $50,000.
The Assistant to the City Manager introduced representatives from Acacia Adult Care
Services.
Mallory Vega, Executive Director, Acacia Adult Day Care Services, stated they became
involved with the process after a ballot initiative by the community stating adult day care
was needed. She stated Acacia has been in operation for 22 years. The program is
adult day care and adult day health. Senior citizens come to the facility after they can
no longer be served properly in an active senior center.
Ms. Vega provided information on all of the services that are provided by Acacia Adult
Day Care Services and costs for services. She stated the facility in Garden Grove
began the same way as Cypress, through grass root efforts by the community. Opening
of the facility is anticipated for the end of the year.
Sherry Diamond, Acacia Northwest Director, stated Cypress can be proud of its
community and the dedication of the committee. Most of the current committee
members are part of the original core group that began in 1997. Residents and
businesses in the area surrounding the site have been contacted and are supportive
and receptive of the facility.
Ms. Diamond stated the original request to the City Council for assistance was for
construction of the facility. She stated that support from the Council will assist with
gaining additional investors into the facility. A rendering of the facility was provided for
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Council Member Keenan asked if there was indemnification for the City if funding is
provided. He also suggested that the Council take a tour of the Garden Grove facility.
Ms. Vega stated the City would be provided with a Certificate of Insurance.
Council Member McGill did not participate in this item due to his employment in
proximity to the project area.
At 6:03 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. by
Mayor Sondhi.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, McGill, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, Mayor
Sondh
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Public Works Director,
Recreation and Community Services Director, Police Captain, Assistant to the City
Manager, Planning Manager, Associate Planners, Code Enforcement Officer, and City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
McCoy.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Council Member McGill.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the
evening.
The City Manager reported that the Council was provided a presentation by staff and
representatives of Acacia Adult Day Care Services. Based on the presentation, staff
was given direction to continue working with Acacia in their intention to bring Acacia
Northwest Adult Day Care Services to Cypress. This item will be considered during the
budget process.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency met in a
Joint Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel- Existing Litigation,
pursuant to 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, and 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
Bivision. The Council/Agency was briefed on the answers filed on behalf of the City and
Redevelopment Agency and strategy options available were discussed.
No action was taken nor was any specific authority requested or given.
The City Attorney reported the Redevelopment Agency met regarding 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,
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Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Agency Counsel,
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. The Agency was briefed on a meeting
held with representatives of Cottonwood Christian Center and areas where further
negotiating authority was required. Authority was given to staff by the Redevelopment
Agency.
The City Attorney also reported the Redevelopment Agency met regarding Conference
with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8,
Property: 9471 Walker Street (Property Improved with the Chamber of Commerce
Building), within the Civic Center Redevelopment Project Area, Negotiating Party:
Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Agency Counsel, Under Negotiation:
Price and Terms of Payment. Staff discussed obligations regarding the potential
relocation of the Chamber of Commerce site once the property is transferred for
residential development and the legal obligations were reviewed under the Community
Redevelopment Law. Negotiating authority was requested to work with the Chamber of
Commerce to facilitate a smooth transition of locations, which was unanimously granted
by the Redevelopment Agency.
Mayor/Agency Chair Sondhi did not participate in the Closed Session items regarding
negotiations with Cottonwood Christian Center or items relating to pending litigation due
to her ownership of property in proximity to the project area.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES
PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
Mayor Sondhi asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Norm Ewers, Irvine, spoke regarding Measure W.
Sandra Montez, Orange County Vector Control District, spoke regarding the Orange
County Grand Jury report on rats and mosquitoes.
Rex Ricks, Huntington Beach, spoke regarding Measure W.
Alexandria Coronado, Cultural Arts Commission, spoke regarding the formation of a
Cultural Arts Standing Committee.
Paul Zwerdling, Garden Grove, spoke regarding legal fees related to litigation filed by
Cottonwood Christian Center and the Los Alamitos Race Course.
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 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 SlX FEET (6').
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Jack Stephens, Calvary Chapel, stated that he had just received the
conditions for the Conditional Use Permit when he arrived this evening and would like
an opportunity to review them.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
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Stephen St. Clair, Cypress, spoke in favor of the project.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
continue this item to the February 25, 2002 meeting.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
Item No. 2:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2001-22 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16322, A REQUEST BY RC GAITE, LLC,
TO SUBDIVIDE TWO (2) PARCELS INTO SEVEN (7) PARCELS FOR
CONDOMINIUM OWNERSHIP AND TO CONSTRUCT SIX (6) CONDOMINIUM UNITS
LOCATED AT 8812 LA SALLE STREET.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Michael Gaite, RC Gaite, LLC, stated he looked forward to starting the
project in the City. He stated that the site would allow for nine units to be built but he
decided to build only six units to provide quality over quantity.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
adopt the Resolutions by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-22 -
with conditions and approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16322 - with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 5523
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-22 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5524
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 15322 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2001-
216, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS ON THF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 10900 WALKER STREET IN THE PC-3 PLANNED
COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE AND PS PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Robert Bell, RB Engineering, stated there is a prospective buyer for the
property.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2001-216- with
conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5525
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2001-216 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2002-011 MODIFYING SECTION 25.19 (A)(B) OF THE CYPRESS ZONING
ORDINANCE, REDESIGNATING APPROVED VEHICLE PARKING AREAS IN
RESIDENTIAL FRONT YARDS1 ESTABLISHING FINES FOR VIOLATION OF
SECTION 25.19 (A)(B); ADDING, DELETING AND MODIFYING ENTRIES AND
TITLES WITHIN RESOLUTION NO. 4268; AND MODIFYING SECTION 41.51 ("Y"
DEFINITIONS (YARD, FRONT) OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE).
The Code Enforcement Officer provided background information on this item.
Council Member Piercy asked if the amendment was also applicable to boats.
The Code Enforcement Officer stated it would apply to boats.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Members McGill and Keenan both expressed the need for expanded outreach
to the public regarding this ordinance amendment beyond local newspapers to include
the City newsletter, cable, and other avenues on a continuous basis.
Council Member McGill asked about enforcement and if warning notices for first time
offenders had been considered instead of issuing a citation.
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The Police Captain stated that gaining compliance is the ultimate goal, which can
include discussion with an individual to obtain that compliance.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy stated a shod-term solution could be a 30-day grace period
while public notification to the community is being done.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
introduce for first reading by title only, the Ordinance amending Sections 25.19 (A)(B)
and 41.51 of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance, and adopt the Resolution by title only,
Adding, Deleting, and Modifying Entries and Titles within Resolution No. 4268.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING SECTIONS 25.19 (A)(B) AND 41.51 OF THE CYPRESS
ZONING ORDINANCE.
RESOLUTION NO. 5526
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADDING, DELETING, AND MODIFYING ENTRIES AND
TITLES WITHIN RESOLUTION NO. 4268.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent CalendaF' 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.
Council Member Keenan requested Item No. 12 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 11 and 13 through 14.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 5: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF
JANUARY 21 AND JANUARY 28, 2002.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meetings of
January 21 and January 28, 2002, as submitted.
Item No. 6: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVEFURTHER READING.
Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 1, 20021 AS "CATHOLIC
SCHOOLS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim January 27 -
February 1, 2002, as "Catholic Schools Week" in the City of Cypress.
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Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ATTORNEY SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve proposed Amendment No. 1 to the
Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement for the City and Redevelopment
Agency Attorney Services originally made and entered on April 9, 2001. Amendment
No. 1 alters Section 4.0 related to compensation.
Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE SEWER MASTER PLAN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT, PUBLIC,
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2000-06.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative
Project Program Contract No. 0001 with Orange County Sanitation District; and 2)
Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Project Program
Contract No. 0001 with Orange County Sanitation District.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR AUDIT SERVICER
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 AND JUNE 30, 2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached contract extension with
Caporicci, Cropper & Larson, LLP for audit services for the fiscal years ended June 30,
2002 and June 30, 2003.
Item No. 11: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWO
MAINTENANCE TRUCKS.
Recommendation: That the City Council award a contract to purchase two (2) 2002
Ford Ranger pick up trucks from Downtown Ford Sales, 525 N. 16th Street,
Sacramento, California 95814, in the amount of $33,041.94.
Item No. 13: ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF PAVED SHOULDER ALONG
WEST SIDE OF MOODY STREET FROM 600 FEET NORTH OF LINCOLN AVENUF
TO GRACE AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2000-37.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the project for Construction of
Paved Shoulder Along West Side of Moody Street from 600 feet North of Lincoln
Avenue to Grace Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2000-37, as being satisfactorily
completed in conformance with the project specifications; and 2) Approve the final
retention payment of $4,579.61 to Eagle Asphalt Construction, 1126 Clorinda Drive,
Diamond Bar, California 91789, 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. 14: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
52270 THROUGH 52496.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Re.qardin.qltemNo. 12: ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF FUNDS TO
PURCHASE A TACTICAL RIFLF, Council Member Keenan stated he wanted to
acknowledge American Legion Post No. 295 for their generous donation to the City.
Mayor Pro Tern McCoy also thanked the American Legion for their donation of funds to
purchase the tactical rifle, which will be an asset to the Special Response Unit.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council: 1) Formally accept a monetary donation in the amount of $1,350 given
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by the American Legion Post No. 295. These funds were donated to fund the purchase
of a tactical rifle; and 2) Approve an increase of $1,350 to Account No. 3713-11; and 3)
Appropriate $1,350 from the fund balance of Account No. 3713-11 to Account No.
4305-90-657-36 for the purchase of a tactical rifle.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
None
None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Item No. 15: 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 THF
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.
Following the close of the Public Hearing at the January 14, 2002 City Council meeting,
the City Council continued a decision on this item to the January 28, 2002 City Council
meeting. At the January 28, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council continued a
decision on this item to the February 11,2002 City Council meeting.
The City Attorney provided background information on this item and discussed the
Resolution presented to the City Council.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, sustaining, in part, and
overruling, in part, the decision of the Planning Manager, and deeming the submittals of
Cottonwood Christian Center complete so as to permit staffs' independent review and
processing of the same by the Community Development Depadment in preparation for
the presentation to and for consideration and possible action on the same by the
Cypress City Council.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi
Mayor Sondhi did not participate in this item due to her ownership of property in
proximity to the project area.
RESOLUTION NO. 5527
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
SUSTAINING, IN PART, AND OVERRULING, IN PART, THE DECISION
OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING MANAGER REGARDING THE
COMPLETENESS OF THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
SUBMITTALS FROM COTTONWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTER.
The City Attorney invited representatives of Cottonwood Christian Center to come to the
City tomorrow to receive a final copy of the Resolution, as adopted, and to meet with
staff promptly to commence this process.
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NEW BUSINESS
No items were presented.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items were presented.
The City Council meeting was recessed at 9:08 p.m.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 9:08 p.m.
PRESENT:
Agency Board Members Keenan, McGill, Piercy, Agency Vice
Chairperson McCoy, Chairperson Sondhi
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Agency Board Member Keenan and seconded by Agency Vice
Chairperson McCoy, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 16 and 17.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS:
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS:
Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
None
None
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ATTORNEY SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency approve proposed
Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement for City
and Redevelopment Agency Attorney Services originally made and entered on April 9,
2001. Amendment No. I alters Section 4.0 related to compensation.
Item No. 17: CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND COSTCO
WHOLESALE CORPORATION.
At the January 28, 2002 City Council meeting, the City Council, acting as the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency, continued a decision on this item to the February 11, 2002
City Council meeting.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve an
Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the Agency and Costco Wholesale
Corporation for an approximately 16 to 18 acre site located at the northwest corner of
Katella Avenue and Walker Street, and authorize the Agency Chair to execute the
Agreement.
Agency Chairperson Sondhi did not participate on this item due to her ownership of
property in proximity to the project area.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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The City Council reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: ForMatters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Sondhi requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Keenan:
Attended a League of California Cities meeting with Council Member McGill where state
finances were discussed. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Committee
meeting where a contract for ADA improvements to bus stops was approved. Attended
a SCAG meeting where a report on the high speed rail study was presented. Attended
an OCTA board meeting where unanimous support was given for supporting the
passage of Proposition 42.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy:
Attended the State of the City luncheon.
Council Member Piercy:
Attended an O.C. Public Library meeting where the state of the library for 2002 was
discussed and new officers were elected. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District meeting
where ocean discharge issues were discussed. Council Member Piercy stated she
would like a presentation, on all the information that has been compiled, to the Council
by the O.C. Sanitation District at the end of March or early April.
Council Member McGill:
Attended the Resolutions Committee meeting at the League of California Cities meeting
where an Assembly Bill was discussed concerning the state and additional sales tax
revenue. Made a presentation at St. Irenaeus for Catholic Schools Week. Attended the
Community and Business Leaders presentation at Oxford Academy. Attended a Girl
Scout Gold Award ceremony.
Mayor Sondhi:
Attended the State of the City luncheon with the City Council and staff. She thanked
staff for preparing her presentation at t~e luncheon. Attended a Housing and
Community Development Project Advisory Committee meeting where applications for
additional county funding were reviewed. Spoke regarding Measure W. Stated the
Special Enforcement Unit of the Police Department received the 2001 Narcotic Unit of
the Year award in January.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager commented in response to earlier public comments from Cultural
Arts Commissioner Coronado to clarify the facts for the benefit of the Council.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. to Monday,
February 25, 2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR OFL..~HE- CI~Y OF CYPRESS
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ATTEST:
~'Y CLERK OF TH~CITY OF CYPRESS
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