Minutes 2002-07-08232
MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 8, 2002
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Mayor
Sondhi in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members Keenan, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, Mayor
Sondhi
Council Member McGill
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Chief of Police, Public
Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director, Police Captain, Assistant
to the City Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Housing Coordinator,
and City Clerk.
The Community Development Director stated that staff has been looking at action plans
for Lincoln Avenue and have brought forward some recommendations.
He stated there is a mix of land uses on Lincoln Avenue, including commercial and
residential. Staff toured the corridor area and had discussions with brokers, land use
consultants, and property owners regarding land use potential for the area. Some of the
common themes from these discussions include: large scale commercial development,
in-fill housing development, and increasing the viability of small businesses.
The Community Development Director stated some challenges and inhibitors were
identified. Some of the inhibitors are market dynamics and assembling properties within
the redevelopment project area. Strengths for the corridor include the $6.5 million that
was invested in the beautification program and that the corridor is in the redevelopment
project area.
He stated staff has identified a series of action recommendations. They are:
1. Explore the opportunity of major development at key intersections that offer
commercial viability.
2. Pursue the potential for using in-fill housing.
3. Address existing sign blight along the corridor.
4. Identify distressed sites and examine solutions.
5. Explore commercial large-scale development opportunities.
6. Work with small businesses to achieve renovation/facade enhancement.
7. Explore feasibility of implementing a marketing program.
8. Explore advisability of establishing a Merchant Association.
Council Member Piercy asked if the industrial area is being eliminated.
The Community Development Director stated that some industrial uses are allowed but
that some current industrial uses are more intense than the zoning allows. He stated
that staff would work with these businesses.
Council Member Keenan asked how the Merchant Association recommendation would
be pursued.
The Community Development Director stated the Merchant Association may be used as
a sounding board for the City, and that this type of association works best when there
are isolated issues universal to all of the merchants in the area.
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Mayor Pro Tern McCoy asked how the boundaries for the redevelopment area were
determined.
The Community Development Director stated that when this area was formed, the City
Council had to identify its plan intent and set the boundaries. Since Lincoln Avenue
includes residential, a Project Area Committee (PAC) was also formed with members of
the community. Affected properties on Lincoln were given the opportunity to request
removal from the project area.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
approve the recommendations as presented by staff.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill
The City Attorney stated the City Council would be meeting in a Joint Closed Session
with the Redevelopment Agency 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 Count - Central District of California, Case Number 02CC01575,
Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center (removed to Federal Court),
Case Number SA02-149, United States District Court - Central District of California.
The City Attorney stated the Redevelopment Agency would be meeting in Closed
Session regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8) Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-19, 241-
091-20, 241-091-21, 241-091-22, 241-091-23, 241-091-24, 241-091-25, 241-091-26,
241-091-27, 241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33, 241-091-34, 241-091-
36, 241-231-24,241-231-25, 241-231-26, and 241-231-28; 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.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in a Joint Closed
Session with the Cypress Redevelopment Agency regarding Conference with Legal
Counsel - Potential Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b).
At 6:14 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 o. rder at 7:50 p.m. by
Mayor Sondhi.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, Piemy, Mayor Pro Tern McCoy, Mayor Sondhi
ABSENT: Council Member McGill
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Chief of Police, Public
Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director, Assistant to the City
Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Associate Planner, and City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Keenan.
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INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Mayor Sondhi.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor presented Certificates of Appointment and the City Clerk administered the
Loyalty Oath of Office to all newly appointed Commissioners and Board Members for
the following:
Cable Television Commission
Recreation & Community Services Commission
Senior Citizens Commission
Traffic Commission
Non-Conforming Uses Hearing Board
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 a presentation was made to the City Council by staff on
the Lincoln Avenue Action Plan. Staff provided a five-point action plan that included
sign issues, residential development opportunities, business development opportunities
as well as code enforcement opportunities. The City Council gave direction to staff to
proceed and periodically report back on the progress of staff's recommendations.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met in a Joint Closed Session with the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Potential
Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b). He stated the ability to
challenge a duly enacted Ordinance through the use of a referendum power is limited
and circumscribed by, among other limitations, the long standing principle that unless
expressly authorized by the Legislature, the referendum power to challenge the
activities of a Redevelopment Agency acting pursuant to the powers exclusively
delegated to it by State law, is unlawful. In this and other similar context where an
attempt to use the referendum procedure concerns subject matters not within the
powers of the electorate, the California courts have repeatedly refused to place invalid
measures before the voters. California courts have also held, time and again, that local
government agencies have a ministerial obligation to reject referendum petitions that do
not comply with the procedural requirements of the Election Code, including Elections
Code Section 9238, which requires that a referendum petition contain the actual and full
text of the challenged Ordinance or portion of the Ordinance challenged. In light of
those facts and based on the research conducted, it is the legal opinion of the City
Attorney that the referendum recently submitted, which purports to referend the
Resolution of Necessity to implement the Walker/Katella retail project, is not an
appropriate subject for referendum because it runs afoul of the expressed statutory
authority conferred upon the Redevelopment Agency exclusively to it and by State law,
and because the referendum petition failed to attach the actual and full text of the
Resolution of Necessity. Because the issue ultimately needs to be resolved by a judicial
officer, the Redevelopment Agency and City Council unanimously authorized the City
Attorney and Redevelopment Agency Counsel to file an action in the Orange County
Superior Court presenting before the court the question of whether or not the
referendum recently submitted is an appropriate subject for referendum and for voter
review.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met in a Joint Closed Session with the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency 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 Count - Central District of California, Case Number 02CC01575,
Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center (removed to Federal Court),
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Case Number SA02-149, United States District Court - Central District of California. He
stated the United States District Court has established a briefing schedule for a motion
recently filed by Cottonwood Christian Center for the issuance of a preliminary
injunction. The court has modified the briefing schedule to authorize the City and
Redevelopment Agency to file its opposing legal papers on July 19, 2002. The hearing
on the preliminary injunction motion has been moved to August 5, 2002.
The City Attorney stated the Redevelopment Agency met regarding Conference with
Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Real
Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-19, 241-091-20, 241-091-21,241-091-22,
241-091-23, 241-091-24, 241-091-25, 241-091-26, 241-091-27, 241-091-28, 241-091-
29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33, 241-091-34, 241-091-36, 241-231-24, 241-231-25, 241-
231-26, and 241-231-28; 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. The
Agency was briefed on a meeting held with representatives of Cottonwood Christian
Center. The Agency directed staff to obtain additional financial information from which
a potential counter proposal could be submitted.
Mayor/Agency Chair Sondhi did not participate in the Closed Session due to her
ownership of property in 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.
Todd Seymore, Cypress Community Festival Association, presented Cypress
Community Festival polo shirts to the City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney,
and welcomed everyone to the Cypress Community Festival on Saturday, July 27,
2002, at Oak Knoll Park.
Greg Jewell, Surfrider Foundation, spoke regarding the groundwater replenishment
system.
The following spoke regarding their opposition to Orange County Sanitation District
301 (h) waiver:
Robin Rustan, Sunset Beach
Larry Porter, Newport Beach
Dean Reinemann, Costa Mesa
Doug Korthof, Seal Beach
Lisa Rosen
Kris Hardeman, Fullerton
Jan Vandersloot, Newport Beach
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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2001-06, A REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION TO ALLOW THF
CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER WELL AND PUMP FACILITY LOCATED AT 575~
ORANGEWOOD AVENUE.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
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Council Member Keenan asked if the residents would be notified when construction
would begin.
The applicant, Start Yarbrough, District Engineer, Southern California Water Company,
stated a notice has been prepared and would be mailed to the residents.
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 approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-06 - with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill
RESOLUTION NO. 5583
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-06 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2001-10, A REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTER AND EXTENDED STAY HOTEL PROJECT
LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF KATELLA AVENUE AND YAMAHA
WAY WITHIN THE PC-1 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Carp Robertson, Warland Investments Company, introduced David Rose
from Extended Stay Hotels. He stated that Warland Investments Company had entered
into a Purchase Agreement with Extended Stay Hotels last week with the transaction
closing near the end of the year or the first quarter of next year.
Council Member Keenan asked about the Extended Stay market with the current state
of the economy.
Mr. Rose stated Extended Stay Hotels now has 449 hotels open and that Cypress saw
the smallest drop in revenue during the months of September, October, and November
due to the strength of the business park.
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.
Pt was moved by Mayor Pro Tern McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
adopt the Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-10 -with conditions.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill
RESOLUTION NO. 5584
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-10-
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A REQUEST TO APPROVF
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE GRINDLAY/ORANGE SPECIFIC PLAN, CONDITIONAl
USE PERMIT NO. 2002-01, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16280, TO ADD A
RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE TO THE SPECIFIC PLAN AND CONSTRUCT NINE (9)
DETACHED RESIDENTIAL UNITS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THF
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND GRINDLAY STREET.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Roy Ward, Mertco, Inc., stated this is the fourth project his company has
done in Cypress. He stated that after discussions with staff, it was agreed a residential
development on the site as opposed to additional commercial development would be a
better use for the City and economically for his company. He is aware of the impacts
and concerns of the neighbors including parking, traffic, and construction issues.
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.
Dorothy Bryant, Cypress
Tom Soupos, Cypress
Emilio Casem, Cypress
Mr. Ward stated the cost to bring the old building up to current code was prohibitive.
He stated dirt is being stored at the site to allow for shrinkage when the dirt is
recompacted and prepared for building. He stated he is willing to mitigate anything to be
a good neighbor but that it must be a decent development on the site. The original
building was 30 feet high and the new buildings will be 24 feet high.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member Piercy asked about the parking issues with the project.
Mr. Ward stated it was his understanding that each development must handle its own
parking problems, and possibly he made a mistake in saying people could have
permanent parking on another piece of property on a previous project.
Council Member Keenan stated that this is a unique corner in the City and that he
approved the original project of mixed use of offices and homes.
Council Member Piercy stated she is not in favor of seeing a wall around the
development, would like to see some greenery, and that parking is a major issue.
Mr. Ward asked for a thirty day continuance to work with staff.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy stated there would have to be adequate parking and greenbelts
before he could approve the request.
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It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
deny the request.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill
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.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy requested Item No. 13 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 12, and 14.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Item No. 4:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE
24, 2002.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June
24, 2002, as submitted, with Mayor Pro Tern McCoy abstaining due to his absence from
the meeting.
Item No. 5: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 6: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY, 2002, AS "RECREATION &
PARKS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of
July, 2002, as "Recreation & Parks Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 7: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Recommendation: 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, amending Resolution No. 5131, establishing benefits for Management Employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 5585
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND ACTING AS THE EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY
DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5131, ESTABLISHING BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
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Item No. 8: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS, MID-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS, AND
THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, PERSONNEL ANALYST,
PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN, AND SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board
of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolutions by titles
only, establishing salaries for Executive Management positions, Mid-Management
positions, and the classifications of Management Assistant, Personnel Analyst,
Personnel Technician, and Secretary to the City Manager.
RESOLUTION NO. 5586
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, RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5258 AND ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5587
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, RESCINDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5259 AND ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR
MID-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5588
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, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 5260 AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION FOR THE
CLASSIFICATIONS OF MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, PERSONNEL
ANALYST, PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN, AND SECRETARY TO
THE CITY MANAGER.
Item No. 9: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING
ANYTIME" AREA ADJACENT TO 6098 ORANGE AVENUE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, establishing
a "No Parking Anytime" Area adjacent to 6098 Orange Avenue.
RESOLUTION NQ. 5589
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING A "NO PARKING ANYTIME" AREA ADJACENT TO
6098 ORANGE AVENUE.
Item No. 10: RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR TREE TRIMMING SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the City Council exercise its option to renew the existing tree
maintenance service contract with West Coast Arborists, Inc., 2200 E. Via Burton
Street, Anaheim, California 92506, increasing the current budget from $80,000 annually
to an amount not to exceed $220,000 annually.
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Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR DENNIS STREET REHABILITATION,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-14, AND VALLEY VIEW REHABILITATION,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-15.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for
Denni Street Rehabilitation, Public Works Project No. 2001-14, and Valley View Street
Rehabilitation, Public Works Project No. 2001-15; and 2) Authorize City staff to
advertise the project for bids.
Item No. 12: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16293. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MOODY STREET AND BISHOP
STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16293 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
54597 THROUGH 54822.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Regarding Item No. 13: APPROVAL FOR THE ADDITION OF TWO (2)
UNFUNDED, OVERFILL POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS, Mayor Pro Tern McCoy
stated he had requested information on potentially increasing staffing levels of the
Police Department due to the increase in Part 1 crimes and that he likes the angle
taken on staffing issues.
Council Member Keenan asked for clarification on unfunded positions.
The Police Chief stated that from salary savings from positions that are not filled, the
funds are then used to pay for Police Officers without taking on a long-term budget
liability.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan,
that the City Council approve the addition of two (2) unfunded, overfill police officer
positions. These positions will not be budgeted positions, but rather will be subsidized
when necessary from unused personnel funds.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING)
Item No. 15: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES REGARDING THF
DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WALKER
STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy,
that the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title only, adopting Zone Change No.
2002-01 and the Wicker Drive Specific Plan, changing the zoning classification of an
approximately 5.28 acre property located at the northwest corner of Orange Avenue
and Walker Street from OP-CC Office Professional with a Civic Center overlay and
PRD Planned Residential Development with a Civic Center overlay to PC Planned
Community with a Civic Center overlay.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill
ORDINANCE NO. 1025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2002-01 AND THE WICKER DRIVE
SPECIFIC PLAN, CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF AN
APPROXIMATELY 5.28 ACRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE AND WALKER STREET
FROM OP-CC OFFICE PROFESSIONAL WITH A CIVIC CENTER
OVERLAY AND PRD PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH
A CIVIC CENTER OVERLAY TO PC PLANNED COMMUNITY WITH A
CIVIC CENTER OVERLAY.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
adopt the Ordinance by title only, approving Development Agreement No. 2002-01
between the City of Cypress and Fieldstone Communities, Inc. ("Developer").
It was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill
ORDINANCE NO. 1026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2002-01 BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND FIELDSTONE COMMUNITIES,
INC. ("DEVELOPER").
Item No. 16: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THF
CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE XVII, OF THE CYPRESS
CITY CODE RELATING TO CYPRESS TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED NEW DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
adopt the Ordinance by title only, amending Chapter 16, Article XVII, of the Cypress
City Code relating to Cypress Transportation Demand Management Requirements for
Specified New Development Projects.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill
ORDINANCE NO. 1027
AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING CHAPTER16, ARTICLE XVII, OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
RELATING TO CYPRESS TRANSPORTATION DEMAND
MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIED NEW
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 17: CONFIRMATION
OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL FIVE (5) NEWLY
CONSTITUTED BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS.
The Assistant to the City Manager provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member Keenan,
that the City Council confirm the appointments of twenty-four (24) Commissioners and
three (3) Board Members with terms to be served as per the attached list, effective July
1,2002.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill
item No. 18: ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV,
SECTION 2-120, AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF STAGGERED TERMS OF
OFFICE FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENTS MADE IN 2002 TO EACH BOARD AND
COMMISSION.
The Assistant to the City Manager provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy,
that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance to be considered by title
only, adopting Chapter 2, Article IV, Section 2-120, authorizing establishment of
staggered terms of office for initial appointments made in 2002 for each Board and
Commission.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND
THE EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BODY OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION &
PARK DISTRICT, ADOPTING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 2-120,
AUTHORIZING ESTABLISHMENT OF STAGGERED TERMS OF OFFICE
FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENTS MADE IN 2002 FOR EACH BOARD
AND COMMISSION.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
None.
The City Council meeting was recessed at 10:03 p.m.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 10:03 p.m.
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PRESENT: Agency Board Members Keenan, Piercy, Agency Vice Chairperson
McCoy, Chairperson Sondhi
ABSENT: Agency Board Member McGill
It was moved by Agency Board Member Keenan and seconded by Agency Board
Member Piercy, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 19.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Keenan, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
1 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 19: APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HdL
COREN & CONE ("THE HdL COMPANIES") FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN
ANALYSIS OF THE POTENTIAL COSTS AND BENEFITS OF TAKING OVER THE
COUNTY-ADMINISTERED REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA FOR THE
CYPRESS ACRES AREA.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency: 1) Approve the
Consultant Services Agreement with HdL Coren & Cone ("The HdL Companies") to
prepare an analysis of the potential costs and benefits of taking over the County-
administered redevelopment project area for the Cypress Acres area; and 2) Approve
appropriations from the respective Agency unreserved fund balance as follows:
Account # Amount
Civic Center Project Area
Lincoln Avenue Project Area
Low/Mod Housing Fund
LART Project Area
4189-35-194-06
4189-37-195-06
4189-36-196-06
4189-38-197-06
$1,875
$1,875
$1,875
$1,875
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 10:06 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters 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 Piemy:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District meeting where the 301(h) waiver issue was
discussed.
Mayor Sondhi:
Asked that funding of the Orange County Regional Airport Authority be agendized for
the July 22, 2002 City Council meeting. Asked who would be attending the O.C.
Sanitation District meeting on July 17, 2002 in Council Member Piercy's absence.
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Council Member Piercy stated Council Member Keenan will be attending the meeting
for her. She stated that scientists have not found anything conclusive to say the O.C.
Sanitation District is to blame for the contamination.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy:
Thanked staff for the wonderful fireworks display at the Joint Forces Training Base on
the Fourth of July.
Council Member Keenan:
Commended the Mayor on her presentation on the Fourth of July at the Joint Forces
Training Base. Attended a Council of Governments meeting where the O.C. Business
Council made a presentation. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority meeting where
a visit was made to a bus base in Anaheim to see the new LNG fueling system and
electronic fare boxes. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Board meeting where
Federal funding of projects in member agency cities was discussed. Asked the Public
Works Director to report back on the status of the Myra storm water pump station
cycling problems.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 10:22 p.m. to Monday, July
22, 2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
MAYO~~E ~Y OF CYPRESS
(~/T'Y CLERK OF T~L~ CITY OF CYPRESS
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