Agenda 2002-05-13
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 13, 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
CLOSED SESSION PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Hardy, et al. v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case Number 01CC11876
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.
May 13, 2002 Page 2
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
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Pastor Jang Woo Lee,
Miracle Land Korean Baptist Church, Cypress
May 13, 2002 Page 3
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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 2)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2002-03, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT
A 2,515 SQUARE FOOT EL POLLO LOCO DRIVE-THRU
FAST FOOD RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 5959 CERRITOS
AVENUE WITHIN THE CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL 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. 2002-03 – With
Conditions.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-5, A REQUEST TO UPGRADE
THE EXISTING LIQUOR LICENSE TO ON-SALE GENERAL
LIQUOR AT AN EXISTING RESTAURANT, LOCATED AT 5721
LINCOLN AVENUE (SUITE “C”) IN THE PC PLANNED
COMMUNITY 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 Amendment No. 2 to Conditional Use Permit No.
99-5 – 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 (3 - 14)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meetings of March 26 and April 22, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
4. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
5. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2002, AS
“NATIONAL ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the month of May, 2002, as “National
Arthritis Awareness Month” in the City of Cypress.
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6. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2002, AS
“NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH” IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the month of May, 2002, as “National
Mental Health Month” in the City of Cypress.
7. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2002, AS “WATER
AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the month of May, 2002, as “Water
Awareness Month” in the City of Cypress.
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE REASONABLE AIRPORT, PARK AND
NATURE PRESERVE INITIATIVE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider the
adoption of the Resolution by title only, titles as follows,
supporting the Reasonable Airport, Park and Nature Preserve
Initiative.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Supporting the Reasonable Airport, Park and Nature Preserve
Initiative.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
INSTALLATION OF RED CURB AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS
IN THE CYPRESS VILLAGE AREA.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, providing for the
installation of “No Parking Anytime” areas at various locations
in the Cypress Village area.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Establishing “No Parking Anytime” Areas at Various Locations
in the Cypress Village Area.
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10. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 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) Approve a
transfer of $10,750 from Measure M Turnback Fund balance
(Fund 39) to Gas Tax Fund (Fund 22), and appropriate
$10,750 into Account No. 4186-22-493-21; and 2) Approve
Contract Change Order No. 1 to P.A. Engineering, 10112
Edgewood Lane, Garden Grove, California 92840, for Public
Works Project No. 2001-31, in the amount of $10,668.50.
11. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE
DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE AND TRAINING
FACILITY, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-05.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve an
operating transfer, in the amount of $497,000, from the
Unreserved Balance of the General Fund to the Capital
Improvement Fund, and appropriate $497,000 into Account
No. 4186-15-844-24; and 2) Approve an operating transfer, in
the amount of $10,000, from the fund balance of Asset
Forfeiture Fund 28 to Capital Improvement Project Fund for
the purpose of required consulting specialty inspection, and
appropriate $10,000 into Account No. 4189-15-844-24; and
3) Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works
Project No. 2001-05 to be JP LaBarge Construction
Management; and 4) Award a contract for Construction of
Police Department Shooting Range and Training Facility to JP
th
LaBarge Construction Management, 305 E. 9 Street,
Upland, California 91786, in the amount of $740,000 (award
amount of $680,188 plus 8% contingency).
12. AUTHORIZATION TO ADVANCE FUNDS FROM THE 2002-
03 CITY BUDGET FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIGNAL
EQUIPMENT FOR THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL TRAFFIC
SIGNAL.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Authorize
advancement of funds from the 2002-03 City Budget for the
purchase of signal equipment for the Lexington School traffic
signal; and 2) Appropriate $30,000 from the fund balance of
the Measure M Fund to Account No. 4186-39-448-22 for the
purchase of this traffic signal equipment.
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13. DONATION OF SURPLUS RADIO EQUIPMENT TO THE
CYPRESS COMMUNITY FESTIVAL COMMITTEE AND THE
CYPRESS R.A.C.E.S. CLUB.
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the
donation of thirty-two (32) units of surplus radios, twenty-two
(22) radio batteries, and eleven (11) desktop chargers to the
Cypress Community Festival Committee and the Cypress
R.A.C.E.S. Club to be used for the Annual Cypress
Community Festival, disaster preparedness, and other special
event purposes.
14. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 53600 THROUGH 54014.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
attached warrant registers.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (15)
15. SECOND READING OF 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
Ordinance by Title Only and Waive Further Reading.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California,Authorizing an Amendment to Contract Between
the Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees’ Retirement System and the City of Cypress.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
May 13, 2002 Page 8
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
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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 Monday, May 20, 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
9 day of May, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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