Minutes 2002-09-09276
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 9, 2002
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:35 p.m. by Mayor
Sondhi in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council Members Keenan, McGill, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tern McCoy,
Mayor Sondhi
ABSENT: None
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, Housing Coordinator, and City
Clerk.
The Housing Coordinator stated applications for the Community Development Block
Grant program will be available to the City in approximately one week and due back to
the County of Orange in mid-October. Because the City is classified as a non-
entitlement community with a population of less than 50,000, it must apply on a
competitive basis for funds through the County's Housing and Community Development
Department.
The Housing Coordinator stated tentative projects are:
· Single-Family Rehabilitation Program - would provide deferred single-family
rehabilitation loans up to $25,000 to income-qualified applicants for specified
home improvements. Amount requested: $100,000
· First Time Homebuyer Program - would provide deferred loans of up to $50,000
to income-qualified applicants to assist with the purchase of a home. Amount
requested: $100,000
· Cypress Acres Phase IV Improvements - funding for design of the final phase of
street improvements in the Cypress Acres neighborhood. Amount requested:
$100,000
· Walker Street Improvement - funding for the acquisition of land on Walker Street
north of Lincoln Avenue to allow for street improvements. Amount requested:
$150,000
· Arnold/Cypress Park Parking Improvements - funding to increase ADA
compliant parking.
· Provision of ADA Compliant Facilities for Parks Citywide - funding to allow
handicap accessible amenities and improvements in the City's parks.
The Housing Coordinator stated a meeting will be held on September 18, 2002 to solicit
public comments regarding the project list. The list will then come before the City
Council for approval at the first meeting in October.
He stated the CDBG funds must be targeted to Iow and moderate income applicants.
The Community Development Director stated the Single Family Rehabilitation Program
and First Time Homebuyer projects were on the list because they also relate to the
Affordable Housing Strategy.
The City Attorney reported that 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
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2002
Redevelopment Agency and City of Cypress v. Scott Aanonson, Citizens for Property
Rights, et al., Case Number 02CCl1786, Orange County Superior Court - Central
Justice Center, and 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 reported that the Redevelopment Agency would be meeting 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
Nodhwest 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 6:05 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 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Sondhi.
PRESENT: Council Members Keenan, McGill, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, Mayor
Sondhi
ABSENT: None
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, and City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
McCoy.
Brigitte Wolf, Cypress College, sang the National Anthem.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
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 staff had reviewed with the City Council the tentative
project list for the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Community Development Block Grant
application, which is done on an annual basis. Input from the public will be heard at a
meeting on September 18, 2002, with the application being submitted in October. The
projects are primarily for capital improvement projects, social services, and ADA
requirements for City facilities. This item will be brought back to the City Council for
approval 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 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.
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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. A brief status
report was provided to the City Council/Redevelopment Agency.
The City Attorney stated the two other Closed Session items listed on the agenda were
not discussed except to inform the City Council/Redevelopment Agency that another
negotiation session has been scheduled with representatives of Cottonwood Christian
Center.
Mayor/Agency Chairperson 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.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated the City will be holding a
ceremony to commemorate September 11th on the front steps of the City Council
Chambers at 7:15 a.m., which will include a unity prayer led by the Police Chaplain, a
representative from the Joint Forces Training Base who will lead the group in the
National Anthem, and flag salute led by the O.C. Fire Authority.
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.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 10.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNClLMEMBERS:
Keenan, McGill, Piemy, McCoy and Sondhi
None
None
Item No. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF
AUGUST 26 AND AUGUST 27, 2002.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meetings of
August 26 and August 27, 2002, as submitted, with Mayor Pro Tem McCoy abstaining
on the minutes of August 27, 2002, due to his absence from the meeting.
Item No. 2: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 3: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 15-21, 2002, AS
"YELLOW RIBBON SUICIDE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION WEEK" IN THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
September 15-21, 2002, as "Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness and Prevention Week"
in the City of Cypress.
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Item No. 4: PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 20, 2002, AS "DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES DAY" iN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim September 20,
2002, as "Developmental Disabilities Day" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 5: APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2002-05,
A REQUEST TO INSTALL A STEALTH ANTENNA FACILITY ON AN EXISTING
HOTEL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5865 KATELLA AVENUE, WITHIN THE PC-3
PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
Design Review Committee Permit No. 2002-05 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5605
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2002-05-
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR REPLACEMENT OF S-1 AND S-5
HVAC UNITS AT CITY HALL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-22.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for
Replacement of S-1 and S-5 HVAC Units at City Hall; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise
the project for bid.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT SHOOTING RANGE AND TRAINING
FACILITY, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-05.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Contract Change Order No. 2 to JP
LaBarge Construction Management for Public Works Project No. 2001-05, in the
amount of $14,550.97.
Item No. 8: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR DENNI STREET REHABILITATION,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-14, AND VALLEY VIEW STREET
REHABILITATION, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-15.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Determine the lowest responsible bidder
for Public Works Project Nos. 2001-14 and 2001-15 to be All American Asphalt; and 2)
Award a contract for Denni Street Rehabilitation, Public Works Project No. 2001-14,
and Valley View Street Rehabilitation, Public Works Project No. 2001-15, in the amount
of $629,335.05 to All American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2229, Corona, California 92878-
2229; and 3) Authorize $62,933.51 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be used for
unforeseen work or adjustment in quantities.
Item No. 9: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO REPLACE PUMPS AT SEWER PUMP
STATION LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF ORANGEWOOD AVENUF
AND SAMOA STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council award a contract to Jimni Systems, Inc.,
25295 Cinnamon Road, Lake Forest, California 92630, to remove and replace two (2)
Essco submersible pumps at the sewer pump station located at the southeast corner of
Orangewood Avenue and Samoa Street.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
55482 THROUGH 55745.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2002
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS' The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Cypress City Council,
Noitems.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Allen Crowder, Cypress, spoke regarding the Walker/Katella Retail Project litigation
expenses.
Council Member Keenan stated the City is investing in it's future.
The City Manager stated City Councils have the right to choose how their community
evolves. He stated that Cypress does not have a large selection of retail opportunities,
which results in tax leakage or residents going elsewhere to shop. He also stated that
redevelopment is very complex and controversial.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Sondhi requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Keenan:
Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority meeting where the senior transportation
program was discussed. Stated AB 1010 (ownership of 91 Freeway toll road) passed
the Senate and Assembly. Attended a Southern California Association of Governments
meeting where aviation capabilities relating to transportation monies was discussed.
Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority meeting where the Centerline adjustment
and Night Owl Service was discussed.
Mayor Sondhi:
Attended the quarterly Mayor's breakfast hosted by Supervisor Silva where urban runoff
and natural treatment systems were discussed. Attended the Fieldstone/Sycamore
Lane groundbreaking ceremony on September 5, 2002 and groundbreaking for the
Cypress College tennis courts.
Council Member Piercy:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District subcommittee meeting where a microfiltration pilot
test and biosolids were discussed.
Council Member McGill:
Attended the groundbreakings for Fieldstone and the Cypress College tennis courts. He
stated the City Council toured and inspected the City's parks with staff.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
Noitems.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m., to Monday,
September 23, 2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
MAYOR O~-IE CITY OF CYPRESS
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