Agenda 2002-10-28
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2002 Page 3
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE BOY SCOUT TROOP 1616
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 28, 2002 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 2)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 84-5, A REQUEST TO
REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE TARGET GARDEN CENTER
AND ADD ADDITIONAL SQUARE FOOTAGE
THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 6835
KATELLA AVENUE IN THE PC-1 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 Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 84-5 –
With Conditions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN APPLICATION FOR A
SPECIAL PERMIT, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A
SECONDHAND STORE LOCATED AT 6336 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 6336 Lincoln Avenue – With Conditions.
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 (3 - 11)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of October 14, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
October 28, 2002 Page 5
4. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
5. PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 6, 2002, AS “LAW
ENFORCEMENT RECORDS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL
DAY” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council
officially proclaim November 6, 2002, as “Law Enforcement
Records and Support Personnel Day” in the City of Cypress.
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE
CLOSURE OF WEST COAST PORTS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider the
adoption of a Resolution by title only, title as follows, relating
to the closure of West Coast Ports, specifically including the
Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles, and the
substantial economic impact of these closures.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Relating to the Closure of the West Coast Ports, Specifically
Including the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
7. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO INCLUDE THE CITY
OF CYPRESS IN AN AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF THE
CITY OF BURBANK.
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the
inclusion of the City of Cypress in an Amicus Brief in support
of the City of Burbank in the case entitled Rubin v. City of
Burbank, 124 Cal. Rptr. 2d 867, California Court of Appeal,
Second Appellate District, Division Two.
October 28, 2002 Page 6
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SKATE
PARK AT VETERANS PARK, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 2002-35.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Authorize
the transfer of $57,290 from the City’s unreserved General
Fund balance (2200-11) to the Cypress Recreation and Park
District’s General Fund (1200-12); and 2) Appropriate
$57,290 from the Cypress Recreation and Park District
General Fund Account No. 4186-12-518-29; and 3)
Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works
Project No. 2002-35 to be Seashore Construction Inc.; and 4)
Award a contract for construction of Skate Park at Veterans
Park, Public Works Project No. 2002-35, in the amount of
$115,843.57, to Seashore Construction Inc., 1930 Old Tustin
Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92705-7811; and 5) Authorize
$11,584.36 (10% of bid amount) as contingency to be used
for unforeseen work or adjustment in quantities.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR BALL ROAD PARKWAY
IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-
24.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Determine
the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No.
2001-24 to be GMC Engineering, Inc.; and 2) Award a
contract for Ball Road Parkway Improvements, Public Works
Project No. 2001-24, in the amount of $310,000.35 to GMC
Engineering, Inc., 1401 Warner Avenue, Suite B, Tustin,
California 92780; and 3) Authorize $31,000 (10% of Bid
Amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen work or
adjustment in quantities.
10. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER, 2002.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Investment Report for the month of September, 2002.
11. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 56375 THROUGH 56564.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
attached warrant registers.
October 28, 2002 Page 7
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (12 - 14)
12. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING ZONE
CHANGE NO. 2002-02, AND THE CENTERSTONE
SPECIFIC PLAN, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING
OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF BALL ROAD AND HOLDER STREET FROM
CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL TO PC PLANNED
COMMUNITY, AND TO APPROVE THE CENTERSTONE
SPECIFIC PLAN.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Ordinance by title only, title as follows, 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.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
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.
13. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES REGARDING
ADOPTION OF THE LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE,
ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Ordinances by title only, titles as follows, regarding adoption
of the Latest Model Building, Fire, Electrical, and Plumbing
Codes with Amendments for the City of Cypress.
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
October 28, 2002 Page 8
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.
14. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION
2-3.3(b) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADJUSTING COUNCIL COMPENSATION BY A 5% COST
OF LIVING INCREASE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
second reading of the attached Ordinance, 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
October 28, 2002 Page 9
NEW BUSINESS
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
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
Due to the Veteran’s Day holiday on Monday, November 11, 2002, the next
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on ,
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State
of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this
th
24 day of October, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
October 28, 2002 Page 10
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