Agenda 2002-03-25
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 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 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT CONDITION AND
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF BALL ROAD
PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS
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.
March 25, 2002 Page 2
CLOSED SESSION EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Quitmeyer v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case Number 00CC15234
Orange County Superior Court
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Rasmussen v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case Number 99WL07887
Orange County Superior Court
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of cases: One
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
March 25, 2002 Page 3
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
Director, and Agency Counsel
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONSPresentation of Community Service Plaque to
Recreation & Community Services Commissioner
James Preston.
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.
March 25, 2002 Page 4
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 (1- 11)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meetings of March 4 and March 11, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
2. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
3. PROCLAIMING APRIL 7-14 , 2002, AS “DAYS OF
REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST”
IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim April 7-14, 2002, as “Days of Remembrance
of the Victims of the Holocaust” in the City of Cypress.
4. PROCLAIMING APRIL 22-29, 2002, AS “NATIONAL
RECORD-A-THON WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim April 22-29, 2002, as “National Record-A-
Thon Week” in the City of Cypress.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION COMMENDING WILLIAM R.
MILLS, JR., GENERAL MANAGER, ORANGE COUNTY
WATER DISTRICT, UPON HIS RETIREMENT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, commending William
R. Mills, Jr., General Manager, Orange County Water District,
upon his retirement.
March 25, 2002 Page 5
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Commending William R. Mills, Jr., General Manager,
Orange County Water District (OCWD) Upon His Retirement.
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as
the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title
only, title as follows, establishing compensation for the
regular full-time position of Assistant Community
Development Director.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
And Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, Establishing Compensation for
the Classification of Assistant Community Development
Director.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL
OF APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED
WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE USED OIL
RECYCLING BLOCK GRANT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing submittal
of an application to the California Integrated Waste
Management Board for the Used Oil Recycling Block Grant
for fiscal year 2002-2003, and authorizing the City of Cypress
to serve as administering agency of the grant on behalf of the
cities of La Palma, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing Submittal of Application to the California
Integrated Waste Management Board for Used Oil Recycling
Block Grant.
8. OPPOSITION TO AB 680 RELATED TO SALES TAX AND
REVENUE ALLOCATION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council oppose AB 680
and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City
Council, and forward the letter to the appropriate legislators.
March 25, 2002 Page 6
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CURB
RAMPS ON LARWIN AVENUE, BETWEEN BALL ROAD
AND DENNI STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
2001-31.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Determine
the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No.
2001-31 to be PA Engineering, 10112 Edgewood Lane,
Garden Grove, California 92840; and 2) Award a contract for
Construction of Curb Ramps on Larwin Avenue, between Ball
Road and Denni Street, in the amount of $33,808 (award
amount of $29,398 plus 15% contingency), to PA
Engineering.
10. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY, 2002.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Investment Report for the month of February, 2002.
11. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 52940 THROUGH 53152.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
attached warrant register.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
March 25, 2002 Page 7
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (12)
12. 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. At the February 25, 2002 City
Council meeting, the applicant requested an additional one-
month continuance of this item. The City Council continued a
decision on this item to the March 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
Freestanding Multi-Purpose Room at an Existing Church and
Private School Facility Located at 5202 Lincoln Avenue.
March 25, 2002 Page 8
NEW BUSINESS (13)
13. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION IN
CONSIDERATION OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
COUNCIL DIRECTED REOGRANIZATION AND
RESTRUCTURE OF CITY COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND
COMMITTEES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Introduce
for first reading the attached Ordinance to be considered by
title only and to waive further reading; and
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
And the Ex Officio Governing Body of the Cypress Recreation & Park
District, Repealing Chapter 2, Article I, Section 2-2.22, Chapter 2,
Articles IV, V, VI, VII and IX, and Chapter 16, Article II, Sections 16-8
through 16-10.1 of the Code of the City of Cypress, and Adopting a
New Chapter 2, Article IV to Be Entitled “Boards, Commissions and
Committees.”
2) That the City Council by motion adopt the attached
Resolution to be considered by title only and to waive further
reading.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Implementing Ordinance No. ________ by
Eliminating All Presently Constituted Boards, Commissions,
and Committees, and by Thanking, Excusing, and Removing
from Office All Presently Serving Members of Boards,
Commissions, and Committees.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
March 25, 2002 Page 9
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
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Reports on Committee Assignments
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Other Items
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Special Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, March 26,
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
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this
st
21 day of March, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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