Agenda 2002-04-08
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 8, 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 DISCUSSION OF PROVISION OF A
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP PROGRAM
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Quitmeyer v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case Number 00CC15234
Orange County Superior Court
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.
April 8, 2002 Page 2
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Rasmussen v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case Number 99WL07887
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
Director, and Agency Counsel
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
April 8, 2002 Page 3
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
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
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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
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address the Council are recognized.
April 8, 2002 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1-3)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2002-06, AND VARIANCE NO. 2002-01, A REQUEST TO OPERATE
AN ADULT DAY CARE FACILITY WITHIN THE EXISTING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5175 BALL ROAD IN THE
OP OFFICE PROFESSIONAL ZONE.
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 Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-06 – With
Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Granting a Variance from the Terms of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Cypress, Section 11.5, Table 11.5.5 to Allow a
Reduced Side Yard Building Setback, and Section 11.9 for a
Reduced Wall Height Adjacent to Residential for the
Proposed Acacia Adult Day Care Building Located at 5175
Ball Road.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2002-2009 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2002-03, A CITY INITIATED AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 41.5, “B” DEFINITIONS, ADDING A DEFINITION FOR
“BEDROOM.”
Motion to Introduce for First Reading the Ordinance
Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive
Further Reading.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending the Cypress City Code, Appendix I – Zoning,
Section 41.5, “B” Definitions, Adding a Definition of Bedroom.
April 8, 2002 Page 5
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 (4 - 13)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of March 25, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
5. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
6. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT
NO. 2002-01, A Request Establish a Sign Program for One
(1) Office Building Located at 5660 Katella Avenue in the
PC-4 Planned Business Community Park Zone, Warland
Cypress Business Center Specific Plan Area.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No.
2002-01 – With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2002-01 –
With Conditions.
7. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2002, AS “FAIR
HOUSING MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the month of April, 2002, as “Fair Housing
Month” in the City of Cypress.
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8. PROCLAIMING APRIL 20, 2002, AS “ARBOR DAY” IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim April 20, 2002, as “Arbor Day” in the City of
Cypress.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OPPOSING SB 1664,
AMENDING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE SAN GABRIEL
AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS
CONSERVANCY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, opposing SB 1664,
amending the membership of the San Gabriel and Lower Los
Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
In Opposition to SB 1664, Amending the Membership of the
San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy.
10. APPROVAL OF INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND ADOPTION
OF RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO BE
NAMED AS A PLAINTIFF, ALONG WITH THE AIRPORT
WORKING GROUP OF ORANGE COUNTY, INC., ORANGE
COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, AND OTHER
PLAINTIFFS, IN THE CIVIL ACTION CHALLENGING THE
LEGALITY OF MEASURE W.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
Indemnity Agreement between the City of Cypress and the
Airport Working Group of Orange County, Inc., and adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, naming the City of
Cypress as a plaintiff, along with the Airport Working Group of
Orange County, Inc., Orange County Regional Airport
Authority, and other plaintiffs, in the civil action challenging
the legality of Measure W.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Naming the City of Cypress as a Plaintiff, Along with the
Airport Working Group of Orange County, Inc., Orange
County Regional Airport Authority, and Other Plaintiffs, in the
Civil Action Challenging the Legality of Measure W.
April 8, 2002 Page 7
11. REJECTION OF BIDS AND APPROVAL OF REVISED
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR RE-BID FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTING
RANGE AND TRAINING FACILITY, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2001-05.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Reject the
bids received on March 12, 2002, for Construction of Police
Department Shooting Range and Training Facility, Public
Works Project No. 2001-05; and 2) Approve the revised plans
and specifications for Construction of Police Department
Shooting Range and Training Facility, Public Works Project
No. 2001-05; and 3) Authorize staff to advertise the project
for re-bid.
12. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR MAINTENANCE DIVISION
OPERATION EVALUATION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a
contract for a Maintenance Division Operation Evaluation to
LA Consulting, 840 Apollo Street, Suite 324, El Segundo,
California 90245, in the amount of $34,754.
13. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 53153 THROUGH 53367.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
attached warrant register.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
April 8, 2002 Page 8
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (14)
14. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE 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.”
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,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.”
April 8, 2002 Page 9
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (15)
15. 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. At the March 25, 2002 City Council meeting, the
applicant requested a continuance of this item. The City
Council continued a decision on this item to the April 8, 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.
April 8, 2002 Page 10
NEW BUSINESS (16)
16. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION AND
APPROVAL OF THE FIRST READING OF THE ORDINANCE
TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE
PROVISIONS OF “3% @ 50” FORMULA AND FOURTH
LEVEL OF 1959 SURVIVOR BENEFITS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing notice of
intention to approve an amendment to contract between the
Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’
Retirement System and the City of Cypress.
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,
Establishing Notice of Intention to Approve an Amendment to
Contract Between the Board of Administration of the
California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City
of Cypress.
Motion to Introduce for First Reading the Ordinance
Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive
Further Reading.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement
System and the City of Cypress.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
April 8, 2002 Page 11
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (17 - 18)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
Consent Calendar:
17. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF DEEDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 27281.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency Board adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, authorizing the acceptance of deeds in accordance
with Government Code Section 27281.
A Resolution of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency,
Authorizing the Acceptance of Deeds in Accordance with
Government Code Section 27281.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
April 8, 2002 Page 12
New Business:
18. CONSIDERATION OF AN OWNER PARTICIPATION
PROPOSAL AND A THIRD PARTY PROPOSAL
SUBMITTED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
APPROXIMATELY 18-ACRE POTENTIAL
REDEVELOPMENT SITE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF WALKER STREET AND KATELLA AVENUE
WITHIN THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF
COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency Board: 1) Find and determine that the development
proposal submitted by Cottonwood Christian Center, Inc.
(“Cottonwood”) in response to the Agency’s invitation to
express interest in participating in the proposed
Walker/Katella Retail Project is non-responsive; and 2) Find
and determine that, even if the Cottonwood proposal were
deemed responsive, the development proposal submitted by
Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) is (a) responsive to
the Agency’s proposed Walker/Katella Retail Project, and
(b) is more consistent with the goals and objectives of the Los
Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course (“LART”)
Redevelopment Project Area, the City’s General Plan,
Strategic Plan, and the Cypress Business & Professional
Center Specific Plan; and 3) On the basis of numbers 1 and 2
above, select the Costco development proposal for further
consideration; and 4) Find and determine that, pursuant to the
Agency’s Rules Governing Participation and Preferences for
the LART Project Area, and the provisions of California
Community Redevelopment Law (“CRL”), the owner
participation process for the Walker/Katella Retail Project has
been completed, and that the Agency no longer has
obligations to extend the owner participation process or
consider proposals from owner participants for the
Walker/Katella Retail Project.
April 8, 2002 Page 13
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.
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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 Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, April 22,
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
th
4 day of April, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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