Agenda 2002-06-10
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 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
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.
June 10, 2002 Page 2
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Via Maria v. City of Cypress; CIPA Coverage Appeal
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
Julian Thuy Vu Le v. Anthony Ross Palter
Case Number 02WL0248
Orange County Superior Court
and as to State Farm Insurance’s
Pending Litigation Claim
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
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
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiator: Richard Storey
Employee Groups:
Executive Management
Mid-Management
Non-Represented
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
(Removed to Federal Court)
Case Number SA02-149
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United States District Court – Central District of California
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-27,
241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33, and
241-091-34; Consisting of 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
PRESENTATIONS PRESENT PROCLAMATION TO ORANGE
COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY, PROCLAIMING
THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2002, AS
“DROWNING PREVENTION AND
AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS
PRESENTATION TO WINNERS OF THE 2002
CABLE TV AND TECHNOLOGY
COMMISSION’S VIDEO CONTEST
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
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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 - 4)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2002-07, A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE SALE
OF BEER AND WINE AT AN EXISTING KOREAN STYLE
RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 6907 KATELLA AVENUE IN
THE PC-1 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
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 Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-07 – With
Conditions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2002-08, A PROPOSED WEIGHT LOSS AND
FITNESS CENTER TO BE LOCATED AT 9919 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 Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-08 – With
Conditions.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF
AND AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 94-
6, INVOLVING AN EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNA FACILITY LOCATED AT 8921 ELECTRIC
STREET IN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE.
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 and Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.
94-6 – Reducing the Scale of the Existing Antenna Array
and Amending Condition No. 39.A.
Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District:
4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE
FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
Motion to adopt the District budget as proposed for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2002.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar (Council) are to be approved with
one motion unless a member of the Council requests separate action on a
specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (5 - 19)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of May 28, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Mayor
Sondhi abstaining due to her absence from the meeting.
6. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
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CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS OF
THE STATE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing the
examination of sales and use tax records of the State Board
of Equalization, and rescinding Resolution No. 958 and
Resolution No. 3793.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records and
Rescinding Resolution No. 958 and Resolution No. 3793.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING THE
CYPRESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2002 WOMAN OF
THE YEAR, MAN OF THE YEAR, AND BUSINESS OF THE
YEAR RECIPIENTS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, recognizing the
Cypress Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year, Man of
the Year, and Business of the Year for 2002.
a.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Recognizing Linda Sunley on Being Selected as the
2002 Woman of the Year by the Cypress Chamber of
Commerce.
b.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Recognizing Frank Sabato on Being Selected as the
2002 Man of the Year by the Cypress Chamber of
Commerce.
c.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Recognizing PC Net on Being Selected as the 2002
Business of the Year by the Cypress Chamber of
Commerce.
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9. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT
NO. 2002-03, A Request to Convert an Existing Non-
Conforming Roof-Mounted Antenna Facility to a Stealth
Building-Mounted Antenna Design Located on an Existing
Hotel at 5865 Katella Avenue.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design
Review Committee Permit No. 2002-03 - with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2002-03 -
With Conditions.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CROSSING GUARD
SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Dispense
with the formal competitive bidding process, pursuant to City
Code Section 21-A10C, D, and F, since All City Management
Services, Inc. is the sole source vendor; and 2) Award a one
(1) year contract for crossing guard services to All City
Management Services, Inc., 1749 S. La Cienega Boulevard,
Los Angeles, California 90035, for an amount not to exceed
$144,468 per year.
11. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO CITY
MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND PATRICK P. IMPORTUNA.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement
between the City of Cypress and Patrick P. Importuna as
submitted.
12. AWARD PURCHASE OF GAS MONITORING SYSTEM.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
purchase of a replacement gas monitor to Zefon International,
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2860 23 Avenue North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33713, in
the amount of $1,630.87, and appropriate $1,631.00 to
account number 4308-90-656-35 from the unencumbered
fund balance of the Capital Equipment Replacement Fund
(90) for this purchase.
13. APPROVAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT AND
RENEWAL OF CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE
LANDSCAPED BERM ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE
STANTON CHANNEL, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO.
8615-90.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolutions by titles only, titles as follows, approving the City
Engineer’s Report and establishing a public hearing for July
22, 2002, declaring the City Council’s intention to order the
renewal of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 for the maintenance of the
landscaping and irrigation system on the berm on the north
side of the Stanton Channel.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Declaring Its Intention to Order the Renewal of
Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District
No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2002-03, Pursuant to the Landscaping
and Lighting Act of 1972, and Fixing a Time and Place for
Hearing Objections Thereto.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the City Engineer’s Report Dated June 10, 2002, In
Connection With the Renewal of Cypress Corporate Center
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
14. ANNUAL REQUALIFICATION OF PARTICIPATING CITIES IN
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY
FINANCING PROGRAM (AHFP).
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, informing the Orange
County Transportation Authority (OCTA) that the Circulation
Element of the Cypress General Plan conforms to the County
Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH).
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
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Concerning the Status of the Circulation Element for the City
of Cypress.
15. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2001-171.
PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF
ORANGE AVENUE AND WALKER STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final
Parcel Map No. 2001-171 and authorize the City Clerk to sign
the record map.
16. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the City’s
annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2002 and Fixing the Limitations of
Expenditures for the Several Funds and the Functions,
Departments, and Activities Carried on Under Such Funds.
17. APPROVAL OF TRANSFERRING EMERGENCY RESERVES
FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE CIP FUND IN FISCAL
YEAR 2001-02.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the
transfer of the Designated Fund Balance for Emergencies
from the General Fund to the CIP Fund; and 2) Approve an
increase in Budgeted Transfers Out from the General Fund
(2200-11-999-99) and an increase in Budgeted Transfers In
to the CIP Fund (1200-15-999-99) by $5,720,948.
18. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTE BETWEEN THE CITY
OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize City
staff to execute the Repayment Agreement and Promissory
Note (Exhibit “A”) in the amount of $7,000,000 with the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency, with the repayment by the
Agency being made from future tax increments or other
available project area revenue sources.
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19. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 54215 THROUGH 54435.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
attached warrant register.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (20 – 22)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
Consent Calendar:
20. CONSIDERATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY
AND COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency: 1) Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement between the Agency and Costco
Wholesale Corporation for an approximately 16 to 18 acre
site located at the northwest corner of Walker Street and
Katella Avenue; and 2) Authorize the Agency Chair to
execute the Amendment.
21. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTE BETWEEN THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency authorize Agency staff to execute the Repayment
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Agreement and Promissory Note (Exhibit “A”) in the amount
of $7,000,000 with the City of Cypress, with the repayment to
the City being made from future tax increments or other
available project area revenue sources.
22. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 BUDGET FOR
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency adopt the Agency’s annual budget as proposed for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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 Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, June 24,
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
6 day of June, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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