Minutes 2002-07-22MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 22, 2002
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:42 p.m. by Mayor
Sondhi in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council Members Keenan, McGill, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, Mayor
Sondhi
ABSENT:
Council Member Piercy
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, Assistant City Engineer, and
City Clerk.
The City Manager stated a status report would be provided to the Council on the
proposed Civic Center improvement plans, which includes the public improvement
portion of Wicker Drive, additional tennis courts, a skate park, a meeting and
conference center, and improved parking.
The Community Development Director stated that staff has been working on the Civic
Center improvements for over one year. He introduced the architect, John Bates of
John Bates & Associates.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated the architect reviewed and
refined staff's concepts for the Civic Center. The Executive Team also reviewed the
designs and provided comments.
The Assistant Community Development Director described the layout of the meeting
and conference center. He stated parking will be increased from 319 spaces to 351
spaces, parking will be available on the northern property line, and that restrooms have
been incorporated for Conceals on the Green and other uses.
The Community Development Director stated the original cost was $4.1 million when
brought before the City Council in April of 2001, and the current cost is $4.8 million. The
City realized a savings in the construction of the conference center. Increased costs are
due to items that were not in the original concept.
The Community Development Director stated now would be a reasonable time to hold a
neighborhood meeting and then proceed with construction plans.
Mayor Sondhi asked about the timeline for this process.
The Community Development Director stated a neighborhood meeting could be
scheduled within 30 days.
The City Attorney stated the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), Julian Thuy Vu Lev. Anthony Ross Palter, Case Number
02WL0248, Orange County Superior Court and as to State Farm Insurance's Pending
Litigation Claim, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a).
The City Attorney stated that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government
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Code Section 54956.9(a), Hardy, et al. v. City of Cypress, et al., Case Number
01 CC11876, Orange County Superior Court.
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), Cypress Redevelopment
Agency and City of Cypress v. Scott Aanonson, Citizens for Property Rights, et al.,
Case Number 02CC11786, Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center.
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 Court - Central District of California, Case Number 02CC01575,
Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center iRemoved to Federal Court),
Case Number SA02-149, United States District Court - Central District of California.
The City Attorney stated the City Council would be meeting in a Joint Closed Session
with the Redevelopment Agency regarding Conference wilh 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.
At 6:13 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 order at 7:52 p.m. by
Mayor Sondhi.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, McGill, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, Mayor Sondhi
ABSENT: Council Member Piercy
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 Dir~ector, Assistant to the City
Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Associate Planner, Code
Enforcement Officer, and City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
McCoy.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
A presentation was made by Peggy Ducey, Chief Executive Officer, Southern California
Regional Airport Authority, regarding the Regional Aviation Plan.
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 an update was provided tO the City Council regarding
the Civic Center improvement plans. He stated the Civic Center improvement plans
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include a meeting and conference center, increased parking, public restrooms,
additional tennis courts, a skate park, and new storage for the Police Department. The
City Council directed staff to meet with neighborhood residents and report back to the
City Council for further direction at a later date.
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 Closed Session regarding
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), Julian Thuy Vu Lev. Anthony Ross Palter, Case Number
02WL0248, Orange County Superior Court and as to State Farm Insurance's Pending
Litigation Claim, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a). The City Council
unanimously confirmed its prior authorization to settle the litigation on terms and
conditions set forth in written settlement agreements.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), Hardy, et al. v. City of Cypress, et al., Case Number 01CCl 1876,
Orange County Superior Court. A settlement proposal has been received from the
Plaintiffs and the terms and conditions were discussed. The City Council unanimously
authorized staff to accept the settlement subject to preparing dismissals of the case
with prejudice.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in a Joint Closed Session with the
Redevelopment Agency regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation,
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Cypress Redevelopment Agency
and City of Cypress v. Scott Aanonson, Citizens for Property Rights, et al., Case
Number 02CCl 1786, Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center. The City
Attorney stated that legal counsel for Citizens for Property Rights now has 30 days to
respond to the lawsuit filed by the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met 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 Court - 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 that the City of Cypress filed its briefs in opposition to the preliminary injunction
motion filed by Cottonwood Christian Center. He stated four important points are
argued: 1) the filing of the preliminary injunction motion constitutes a blatant form of
judge shopping in order for Cottonwood to make its legal arguments in front of a
Federal judge instead of a State judge where it belongs; 2) almost unanimous court
cases are cited which hold that the redevelopment of blighted property is an important
public use for property and the City, through its redevelopment agency, may acquire
private property for disposition to a third party private property owner; 3) Cottonwood's
much publicized invocation of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act
of 2000 is misplaced, because the act only applies to land use and land marking laws;
and 4) Federal and State courts throughout the United States have repeatedly upheld
the condemnation of land owned by a religious group and the right to condemn such
property subject to only one limitation, where property is essential or unique from a
religious standpoint. This case is set to be argued before the Federal District Court on
August 5, 2002.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in a Joint Closed Session with the
Redevelopment Agency 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
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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. Staff asked for and received further
negotiating authority from the Agency.
Mayor/Agency Chairperson Sondhi did not participate in the Joint Closed Session items
due to her ownership of property in the project area.
No other action was taken, 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.
Nancy Hathcock, Cypress, spoke regarding the Theatre Guild.
Jim Clouet, South Coast Air Quality Management District, introduced himself as the
Orange County liaison.
Greg Patchen, Cypress, spoke regarding the removal of the crosswalk on Orange
Avenue at Via Entrada and Somerset.
Howard Cromer, Cypress, spoke regarding growth and quality of life in Cypress.
The Mayor announced the Cypress Festival would be held at Oak Knoll Park on July
27, 2002.
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.
2001-09 AND VARIANCE NO. 2001-03, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A TWO
MILLION GALLON WATER RESERVOIR, PUMP STATION, AND WATER
TRANSMISSION MAIN, ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4792 SIMONE WAY IN
THE PS PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE. A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE FROM THF
FRONT AND REAR YARD SETBACKS IS INCLUDED WITH THIS REQUEST.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member Keenan asked if this would disrupt any of the improvements already
made on Moody and the timeline for the project.
The Public Works Director stated that Southern California Water installed part of the
pipeline on Moody prior to the City doing any work.
Mayor Sondhi asked if landscaping will conceal the tank.
The Associate Planner stated the intent of the landscaping is to obscure the tank and
Southern California Water Company will be responsible for maintaining the
landscaping.
Council Member Keenan asked for clarification regarding any potential for the tank
collapsing, such as what occurred in the City of Westminster.
The Associate Planner stated the tank in Westminster was constructed of concrete
panels and was completely above ground. The tank failed because of the construction
of the concrete panels. The proposed tank would be a partially subterranean tank
constructed of welded steel panels with eight feet of the tank below grade. Any rupture
above grade would be contained on the site and would flow into the adjacent flood
control channel away from the residences.
The public hearing was opened.
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The applicant, Patrick Scanlon, District Manager, Southern California Water Company,
stated the land was purchased several years ago with the intent of putting in a reservoir
and well. Benefits of the project include increasing the pressure and flow in the area
and increasing the use of groundwater supplies. He stated Southern California Water
Company has an extensive community outreach program consisting of community
meetings and direct mailers that provide information and timelines on the project. He
stated the project should begin in October or November and should be completed by
next summer.
The following persons spoke and stated concerns about the project:
Sophie Korick, Cypress
Larlene Lemburg, La Palma
Stephen Curtis, La Palma
Ray Flanders, La Palma
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.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy stated he would like to see the fencing as wrought iron instead
of chain link.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
adopt the Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-09 - With Conditions
and adopt the Resolution Granting a Variance from the Terms of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Cypress, Section 15.5, Table 15.5.8 to Allow Reduced Front and Rear
Yard Building Setbacks for the Proposed Southern California Water Company Water
Reservoir and Pumphouse Building Located at 4792 Simone Way.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Piercy
RESOLUTION NO. 5590
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-09 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5591
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 15.5, TABLE 15.5.8 TO ALLOW
REDUCED FRONT AND REAR YARD BUILDING SETBACKS FOR THE
PROPOSED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY WATER
RESERVOIR AND PUMPHOUSE BUILDING LOCATED AT
4792 SIMONE WAY.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A SIX MONTH REVIEW OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-07, INVOLVING AN EXISTING COMPUTER
INTERNET FACILITY LOCATED AT 9949 WALKER STREET IN THE CC,
COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE, AND CONSIDERATION OF THE BUSINESS
OWNER'S REQUEST TO EXPAND OPERATIONS.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
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The public hearing was opened.
Richard Tan, on behalf of the applicant Lee Dong Won, stated the applicant has
corrected all of the issues addressed by staff.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Matt Hodges
Dada Vison, Anaheim
Jimmy Gothard, Cypress
Michelle Kang, Cypress
Eui (James) S. Lee
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member McGill stated his concern over the lighting inside the facility.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
adopt the Resolution Denying the Expansion of Business Operations and Approving
Additional Conditions of Approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-07 - With
Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Piercy
RESOLUTION NO. 5592
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
DENYING THE EXPANSION OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND
APPROVING ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-07 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2002-
04, AMENDING SECTION 29.9(A) OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCF
RELATING TO SIGNS ATTACHED TO VEHICLES, VEHICLE PARTS, TRAILERS, OR
OTHER OBJECTS PARKED WITHIN OR NEAR ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS AND OTHER
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, ESTABLISHING A FINE FOR VIOLATION OF SECTION
29.9(A), AND MODIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 5526.
The Code Enforcement Officer provided background information on this item.
Council Member Keenan asked if there was legal precedent regarding this issue.
The City Attorney stated the signs are not being prohibited based on content but rather
on the issues caused by traffic, vehicular safety, and the impact on parking.
The public hearing was opened.
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.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending Chapter 29.9(A) of the Cypress
Zoning Ordinance Relating to Signs Attached to Vehicles, Vehicle Pads, Trailers, or
Other Objects Parked Within or Near Arterial Highways and Other Public Rights-of-Way
and to adopt the Resolution Adding One (1) Entry, and Consecutively Renumbering the
Entries Contained Within Resolution No. 5526.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Piemy
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 29.9(A) OF THE CYPRESS ZONING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO SIGNS ATTACHED TO VEHICLES,
VEHICLE PARTS, TRAILERS, OR OTHER OBJECTS PARKED
WITHIN OR NEAR ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS AND OTHER PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY.
RESOLUTION NO. 5593
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADDING ONE (1) ENTRY, AND CONSECUTIVELY RENUMBERING
THE ENTRIES CONTAINED WITHIN RESOLUTION NO. 5526.
Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAl
YEAR 2002-03, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615-90.
The Public Works Director provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
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 Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
adopt the Resolution Ordering the Renewal of the Cypress Corporate Center
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2002-03, Pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and Confirming the Diagram and Assessment
Thereof.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Piercy
RESOLUTION NO. 5594
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ORDERING THE RENEWAL OF THE CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002-03, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT
OF 1972, AND CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT
THEREOF.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" 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. 8 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 7 and 9.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy
Item No. 5: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY
8, 2002.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of July 8,
2002, as submitted, with Council Member McGill abstaining on the Minutes due to his
absence from the meeting.
Item No. 6: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2002-06,
A REQUEST TO INSTALL A 50 SQUARE FOOT MONUMENT SIGN AT 9201
GRINDLAY STREET IN THE PS PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
Design Review Committee Permit No. 2002-06, with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5595
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2002-06 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 9.' APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
54823 THROUGH 55022.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Council Member Keenan abstained on Warrant No. 54982.
Regarding Item No. 8: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAl
TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT
NO. 1 (SORRENTO HOMES) OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Mayor Pro Tem McCoy
asked the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to provide some background
information on this item.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated this is not an additional tax
but an annual levy of each homeowner in the District to pay for the bonds that were
sold to put in the improvements in the District.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan,
that the City Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 1
(Sorrento Homes), authorize the levy of a special tax for fiscal year 2002-03 within the
District by adopting the Resolution by title only, and authorize the Mayor to sign the
Proposition 218 Certification.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGilI, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy
RESOLUTION NO. 5596
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 1 (SORRENTO HOMES) OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 WITHIN SUCH COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING)
Item No. 10: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, 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.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
adopt the Ordinance 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, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy
ORDINANCE NO. 1028
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 11: CONSIDERATION OF AN APPROPRIATION OF VOLUNTARY
MEMBERSHIP FUNDING FOR THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT
AUTHORITY FROM THE UNRESERVED GENERAL FUND BALANCE.
The Assistant to the City Manager provided background information on this item.
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Mayor Sondhi stated she would like the City to continue to participate as a contributing
member of OCRAA.
Council Member Keenan stated he would like funding to be at a lower level, as he is
concerned with the longevity and viability of the organization.
It was moved by Mayor Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McGill, to provide a
voluntary contribution of membership funds up to a maximum amount of $9,246, paid
on a quarterly basis, to the Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA).
The motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill and Sondhi
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan and McCoy
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
contribute membership funds in the amount of $6,000 annually, paid on a quarterly
basis, to the Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA).
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy
Item No. 12: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CITY INITIATED BALLOT
MEASURES FOR THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2002,
AND AMENDMENT TO ADOPTED RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE HOLDING OF
THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
The Assistant to the City Manger provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, to
approve the submittal of the proposed City-initiated Charter Amendments related to the
required residency of the City Manager and to the appointments and terms of Boards
and Commissions, and adopt the Resolution by title only, ordering the submission to
the qualified electors of the City of certain measures relating to the residency
requirements and terms of City Boards and Commissions at the General Election to be
held on Tuesday, November 5, 2002, as called by Resolution No. 5581.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy
RESOLUTION NO. 5597
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ORDERING THE SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE
CITY OF CERTAIN MEASURES RELATING TO THE RESIDENCY
REQUIREMENT FOR THE CITY MANAGER AND TO THE APPOINTMENTS
AND TERMS OF CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS AT THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2002,
AS CALLED BY RESOLUTION NO. 5581.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS.' The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
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CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Cypress City Council,
No items.
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 Keenan:
Attended the C.C. Sanitation District meeting where the vote was held regarding the
301(h) waiver. The final vote was 13-12 to drop the waiver and go to full secondary
treatment. Attended an C.C. Transportation Authority committee meeting where a
presentation was made on a bid to help craft a five-year strategic marketing plan, and
attended an C.C. Transportation Authority Government Relations Committee meeting
where an update on the progress of the 91 Tollroad buyout was provided. He also
worked the C.C. Transportation Authority booth at the Orange County Fair. Attended an
C.C. Transportation Authority Board meeting today where a preliminary review of the
draft Request for Quotations for the 22 Freeway design/build project was done.
Council Member Keenan provided copies to the City Council of a newspaper article
regarding the consolidation of offices by Mitsubishi.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy:
Attended an C.C. Fire Authority meeting.
Mayor Sondhi:
Attended a Housing and Community Development Project Advisory Committee meeting
where the 2002 funding opportunities for developers was approved. Attended the
Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts installation ceremony. Attended the Cypress Village
Homeowners Association picnic. Will be attending the Mayor's Breakfast for the
Cypress Festival.
Council Member McGill:
Stated he received a compliment about the Police Department from Grace Church.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
Noitems.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 10:47 p.m. to Monday,
August 12, 2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
~T]¢ CLERK OF THE~;ITY OF CYPRESS
YOR OF~.~ CITY OF CYPRESS
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