Agenda 2002-10-14
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2002
6:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
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.
October 14, 2002 Page 2
CLOSED SESSION
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)
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
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
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 241-091-19,
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
October 14, 2002 Page 3
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BOY SCOUT TROOP 295
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be
taken on off-Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers
are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes
each.
If you would like to address the City Council, please complete the white
SPEAKER’S CARD. The card is available at the speaker’s podium or from
the City Clerk. Please identify on the card your name, address, and the item
on which you would like to speak, and return to the City Clerk. The
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address the Council are recognized.
October 14, 2002 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 9)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2002-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. 2002-02,
THE CENTERSTONE SPECIFIC PLAN, CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2002-14, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
16376, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT 33 SINGLE-FAMILY
HOMES N THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF BALL ROAD AND HOLDER
STREET IN THE CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Motion to Introduce for First Reading the Ordinance
Presented for Consideration by Titles Only and to Waive
Further Reading.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Adopting Zone Change No. 2002-02 and the Centerstone
Specific Plan, Changing the Zoning Classification of the Two
Properties Generally Located at the Northwest Corner of Ball Road
and Holder Street from CG Commercial General to PC Planned
Community.
Motion to Adopt the Resolutions Presented for Consideration
by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2002-02, Changing
the General Plan Classification of the Properties Located at
6381-6427 Ball Road from General Neighborhood
Commercial to Planned Community.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-14 – With
Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16376 – With Conditions.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2002-16, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN
AMERICAN LEGION POST WITH ONSALE GENERAL
ALCOHOL WITHIN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL LEASE
SPACE LOCATED AT 5646 CORPORATE AVENUE WITHIN
THE PC-5 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. 2002-16 – With
Conditions.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A
SECONDHAND STORE LOCATED AT 6058 LINCOLN
AVENUE 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 a Special Use Permit for a Secondhand Store
Located at 6058 Lincoln Avenue – With Conditions.
4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT, RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSING SERVICE,
CURB NUMBERING SERVICE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
Special Permit to Ms. Amanda R. Salazar, D.B.A. Curb
Numbering Service, 9823 Walnut Street #2W, Bellflower,
California 90706, to paint address numbers on residential
curbs in the City, subject to full compliance with Public Works
Standard Plan No. 410, which permit shall expire on
October 14, 2003.
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5. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES FOR THE LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE,
ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Motion to Introduce for First Reading the Ordinances
Presented for Consideration by Titles Only and to Waive
Further Reading.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Sections 5-1 and 5-2 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress
City Code, Thereby Adopting by Reference the Following
Codes with Certain Amendments Thereto: The 1997 Edition
of the Uniform Building Code, Also Known as the 2001
California Building Code, the 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Mechanical Code, Also Known as the 2001 California
Mechanical Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Housing
Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, the 1997 Edition of the
Uniform Administrative Code and the 2001 Edition of the
Uniform Building Code Standards and Repealing Ordinance
No. 989.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Sections 5-3 and 5-4 of Chapter 5 of the Cypress
City Code, and Thereby Adopting by Reference the Following
Codes with Certain Amendments Thereto: The 2000 Edition
of the Uniform Fire Code and the 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Fire Code Standards and Repealing Ordinance No. 990.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Chapter 8 of the Cypress City Code and Thereby
Adopting by Reference the National Electrical Code, 1999
Edition, Also Known as the 2001 California Electrical Code
With Certain Amendments and Repealing Ordinance No. 991.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Chapter 19 of the Cypress City Code and Thereby
Adopting by Reference the Following Codes With Certain
Amendments Thereto: The 2000 Edition of the Uniform
Plumbing Code, Also Known as the 2001 California Plumbing
Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa,
and Hot Tub Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Solar
Energy Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code Material and
Installation Standards and Repealing Ordinance No. 992.
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6. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANTS UNDER THE “VIOLENT CRIME
CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 1994.”
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Conduct a
public hearing consistent with the requirements of the Local
Law Enforcement Block Grant to obtain public input on how
the Police Department intends to spend the grant funds; and
2) Accept the awarded grant sum of $29,694 from the federal
government and increase estimated revenues in the General
Fund (3525-11); and 3) Transfer $21,430 from the unreserved
fund balance of the General Fund (Fund 11) to the Capital
Replacement Fund (Fund 90); and 4) Appropriate $21,430
from the unreserved fund balance of the Capital Replacement
Fund to account 4305-90-656-35 for the purchase of an
Archive Mobile Storage System; and 5) Appropriate $8,846
from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund (Fund
11) to account 4113-11-163-05 for the purchase of ten (10)
M26 tasers, four (4) patrol bicycles and associated
equipment; and 6) Appropriate $2,717 from the unreserved
fund balance of the General Fund (Fund 11) to account 4116-
11-163-05 for the purchase of field training officer computer
software and eight (8) licenses.
7. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANTS: CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (COPS) GRANT FUNDS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Conduct a
public hearing consistent with the legal mandates associated
with the Citizens’ Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund; and 2) Approve an increase of
estimated revenues for fiscal year 2002/2003, in the
Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (AB 3229) in
Other Grants account number 3525-30-999-99 for $100,000;
and 3) Approve the continued use of grant funds for one (1)
police services officer position, which was approved in fiscal
year 1999/2000. These funds, $58,321, will pay for the police
service officer’s salary for fiscal year 2002/2003; and
4) Approve the continued use of the remaining funds for one
(1) police officer position, which was approved during fiscal
year 2001/2002. These remaining funds, $41,679, will pay
for a portion of that officer’s salary for fiscal year 2002/2003.
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8. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT
BLOCK GRANTS: CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY (COPS) GRANT FUNDS, TO BE REALLOCATED
FROM FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Conduct a public
hearing consistent with the legal mandates associated with the
Citizens’ Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement
Services Fund; and 2) Approve the expenditure of $21,100 from
account 4305-90-656-35 (Police Equipment) for the purchase of a
voice stress analyzer, document imaging, and laptop computer.
9. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 (YEAR 29).
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Hold a public
hearing to review the list of projects proposed for Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Fiscal Year 2003-04
and allow for citizen input regarding project proposals; and 2) Adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the City’s
participation in the Fiscal Year 2003-04 (Year 29) Community
Development Block Grant Program with the County of Orange; and
3) Authorize the Mayor to sign the grant request on behalf of the
Cypress City Council.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
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Approving the City’s Participation in the 29 Year Housing and
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program with the
County of Orange.
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 (10 - 23)
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Meeting of September 23, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Council
Member Keenan abstaining due to his absence from the
meeting.
11. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
12. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-20, 2002, AS
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THE “49 NATIONAL CONVENTION OF GIRL SCOUTS OF
THE USA.”
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the week of October 17-20, 2002, as the
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“49 National Convention of Girl Scouts of the USA.”
13. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19-24, 2002, AS
“RED RIBBON WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the week of October 19-24, 2002, as “Red
Ribbon Week” in the City of Cypress.
14. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20-26, 2002, AS
“WORLD POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK” IN THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim the week of October 20-26, 2002, as “World
Population Awareness Week” in the City of Cypress.
15. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR
BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing the City to
apply for funding from the California Energy Commission for
battery backup systems operating with light emitting diode
traffic signals; and 2) Approve an increase to estimated
revenues in the General Fund in Other Grants, Account No.
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3525-39-999-99, in the amount of $14,700; and 3) Approve
an appropriation of $26,100 from the Measure M Turnback
Fund to Account No. 4186-39-846-22 for the purchase and
installation of battery backup systems at various intersections.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
To Apply for Funding from the California Energy Commission
for Battery Backup Systems.
16. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENTS FOR
CYPRESS ACRES, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9836.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve
Amendment No. 1 to Cooperative Agreement with County of
Orange and County Development Agency for construction of
Phase 3 improvements for Cypress Acres, and authorize the
Mayor to sign the agreement.
17. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR RETENTION OF
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
REMODEL OF CYPRESS COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-18.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve
Amendment No. 1 for Professional Architectural Services for
design development, and preparation of plans, specifications,
and estimates for the Remodel of the Cypress Council
Chambers to John Bates Associates, Inc., 22952 Mill Creek
Drive, Laguna Hills, California 92653. The cost of these
services is not to exceed $105,135 (amended amount of
$98,835 plus 6 percent contingency for reimbursable
expenses).
18. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF A COMPUTERIZED, INTERACTIVE
TRAINING SYSTEM.
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a
contract for the purchase and installation of a computerized,
interactive training system to Patriot Range Technologies
LLC, 227 Bluff Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525, for an
amount not to exceed $50,000.
19. APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR THE PREPARATION
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OF A FATS, OIL AND GREASE CONTROL PROGRAM
STUDY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve an
agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District for the
preparation of a Fats, Oil and Grease Control Program Study;
and 2) Appropriate $3,000 from the fund balance of the
Sewer Fund to Account No. 4187-41-219-08 to pay for the
City’s proportionate share of the cost of the study.
20. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE
FOR PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE NO. 319.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve a
contract in the amount of $7,235.00 with Cook Tractors, Inc.,
13728 E. Alondra Blvd., Cerritos, California 90703-2316, to
replace the engine in Public Works Vehicle #319; and
2) Appropriate $7,235.00 to Account No. 4368-90-659-39 in
the Capital Replacement Fund.
21. ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF WALKER STREET AT
VESSELS CIRCLE, AND ORANGE AVENUE AT
LEXINGTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2002-04.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the
Installation of Traffic Signals at the Intersections of Walker
Street at Vessels Circle, and Orange Avenue at Lexington
Junior High School, Public Works Project No. 2002-04, as
being satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with
the project specifications, in the final amount of $106,609.48;
and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $10,660.94 to
Moore Electrical Contracting, Inc., 463 N. Smith Avenue,
Corona, California 92880, thirty-five (35) days after the
Notice of Completion is filed if no claims or objections have
been filed, upon concurrence of Director of Public Works.
22. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16323.
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8652 BELMONT STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final
Tract Map No. 16323 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the
record map.
23. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 55947 THROUGH 56374.
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Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
attached warrant registers.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (24)
24. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE II, SECTION 24-6 OF
THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
EXCAVATIONS, FILLS, AND OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending Chapter 24,
Article II, Section 24-6 of the Cypress Municipal Code relating to
excavations, fills, and obstructions within the public right-of-way.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-6 of
the Cypress Municipal Code Relating to Excavations, Fills, and
Obstructions Within the Public Right-Of-Way.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (25-26)
25. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION
INCREASE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce the
first reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows,
which will adjust the City Council monthly compensation for
the year 2001 by $31 and 2002 by $33 to a new salary level
of $685/month, effective January 1, 2003, as provided for in
the Cypress City Code and State law.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Section 2-3.3(b) of the Code of the City
of Cypress, Adjusting Council Compensation by a 5% Cost of
Living Increase.
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26. EXPIRATION OF AN INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING THE GRANTING OF VARIOUS LAND USE
ENTITLEMENTS BY THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL AND
THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES
OF THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF
COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and
comment, then receive and file this report and its attachments
regarding potential Master Plans for the study area in
compliance with California Government Code Section
65858(d).
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency provided that no action may be taken on off-Agenda items
unless authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their
comments to no more than five minutes each.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Reports on Committee Assignments
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Other Items
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, October 28,
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
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10 day of October, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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