Minutes 2002-09-23282
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
September 23, 2002
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council and Cypress Redevelopment Agency
was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor/Agency Chair Sondhi in the Executive Board
Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council Members/Agency Board Members McGill, Piercy, Mayor
Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair McCoy, Mayor/Agency Chair Sondhi
ABSENT:
Council Member/Agency Board Member Keenan
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Recreation and Community
Services Director, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Community Development
Director, Police Captain, Housing Coordinator, and City Clerk.
The Community Development Director stated the Redevelopment Agency had
requested that staff prepare an Affordable Housing Strategy, which will provide a road
map to solving affordable housing obligations. He stated the strategy is comprised of
the following sections:
Demographic Profile and Discussion of Housing Needs - Cypress is primarily a
city of single-family/condominium ownership housing with only 2.1% of the total
housing stock being vacant. The median home cost is $328,000 and 22.8% of
households in Cypress are paying more than 35% of their monthly income
toward housing costs.
Housing Obligations - Cypress is required to engage in the development and
preservation of affordable housing. These obligations include: 1) The Agency
must spend 20% of its tax increment for the preservation and development of
affordable housing; 2) At least 15% of all housing units built in project areas must
be available at affordable rates; and 3) The Agency must replace any affordable
housing units that are demolished.
Explanation of Affordability and Cost of Providing Affordable Housing -
Affordability is defined by household income as measured against the County
median income and by how much a person can afford to pay of their monthly
income toward housing costs. Affordable housing for an Agency is very
expensive, with the Agency having to provide subsidy amounts on a per unit
basis.
The Community Development Director stated the Agency had requested that staff
address special categories in the strategy, including motel issues, existing programs,
and housing resources. He stated many of the motels along Lincoln Avenue have
become long-term or extended-stay residences and that issues concerning conversion
to permanent housing are detailed in staff's report.
He stated staff had examined the existing home ownership and home enhancement
programs, HELP I AND HELP II. Both programs are funded by housing set aside
revenues.
Felise Acosta, Rosenow Spevacek Group, stated the recommendations provided in the
strategy came from the following five questions: 1) What is the housing in the
community like? 2) What are the existing programs? 3) What are the housing
obligations? 4) What are the existing resources? and 5) What does affordability mean
in Cypress?
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She stated the issue of the existing deficit in the inclusionary housing must be
addressed, which can be done by adopting a policy requiring all future housing
developments in the project areas meeting inclusionary housing requirements.
Ms. Acosta stated the HELP I and HELP II programs need revisions in order to meet
the requirements for either inclusionary or replacement housing. Also, the Agency
should pursue CDBG or HOME funds through the County to fund all or a portion of the
programs instead of using annual set aside revenues.
She stated the Agency can work with existing property owners to purchase affordability
covenants on proposed ownership housing projects to provide affordable housing in the
community. She stated this can also be done within existing rental housing projects with
priority being given to units located within the redevelopment project areas.
Ms. Acosta stated there are various building, physical constraints, and financial
considerations associated with converting motels to permanent housing. Some motels
may be better suited than others, therefore it is not feasible or necessary to convert all
motels. She recommends that the Motel Task Force be reinstated to ensure the current
properties meet health and safety standards and that two or three properties be
selected for an in-depth study for either rehabilitation and conversion to regular housing
or demolition.
She stated the final recommendation for the strategy is to identify and pursue other
creative affordable housing projects including the acquisition of a 4 to 6 unit rental
property by a non-profit organization.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy asked about income qualification adjustments.
The Housing Coordinator stated the income qualification appointments go up yearly but
are not keeping up with the skyrocketing home prices. He stated the federal
government sets the income qualifications.
The City Manager stated it was his recommendation to conduct another workshop at a
later date to further discuss the Affordable Housing Strategy.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9 (a), Quitmeyer v. City of Cypress, et al., Case Number
00CC15234, Orange County Superior Court.
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
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 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.
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At 6:23 p.m., the Mayor recessed the Council/Agency meeting.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by
Mayor Sondhi.
PRESENT: Council Members McGill, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, Mayor Sondhi
ABSENT: Council Member Keenan
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Chief of Police, Recreation
and Community Services Director, Assistant to the City Manager, Assistant Community
Development Director, Assistant City Engineer, Building Official, Associate Planner,
Code Enforcement Officer, and City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sondhi.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor presented a proclamation recognizing and commending Vincent Wickander
for his quick and heroic actions in saving the lives of two female citizens.
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 provided the City Council with a draft
Comprehensive Affordable Housing Strategy for their consideration. Given the
magnitude of the issue, a full workshop will be scheduled at a later date for further
discussion.
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 regarding Conference with Legal
Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (a),
Quitmeyer v. City of Cypress, et al., Case Number 00CC15234, Orange County
Superior Court. He stated that this case was scheduled to begin trial today but has
been continued until approximately mid-November.
Mayor/Agency Chair Sondhi did not participate in the following Closed Session items
due to her ownership of property in the project area.
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 02CC11786, Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center. He
stated that legal counsel for Citizens for Property Rights have learned of the progress
being made on negotiations between the City and Cottonwood Christian Center, and
have agreed to continue, for a minimum period of at least thirty days, any further
litigation activities.
The City Attorney reported the Closed Session regarding 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
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Number SA02-149, United States District Court- Central District of California, was not
held.
The City Attorney reported that 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
Assistant Executive Director and City Attorney briefed the Agency on the most recent
negotiating session with Cottonwood Christian Center and advised that progress
continues to be made toward an ultimate agreement that will be acceptable to both
parties.
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.
Robed Sundwall, Cypress, spoke regarding tree trimming on Vista Sierra.
Pete Kinnahan, Cypress, invited the City Council to attend an appreciation barbecue on
Sunday, September 29, 2002 at 12:00 noon at Oak Knoll Park.
The City Attorney stated there has been a report in the media that the City has offered
to subsidize Costco if it were to develop the Walker/Katella site, for a period to twenty
years. He stated that, not only is that not correct, but there has never been an offer to
subsidize Costco in that amount, nature, or duration, nor has there ever been a request
by Costco that the City do so.
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 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-12, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT AND
OPERATE A FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH WITH FAST-FOOD RESTAURANT.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member McGill asked about parking at the location.
The Associate Planner provided clarification on parking for restaurant patrons only and
for car wash patrons.
The public hearing was opened.
Nasser Moghadam, arohitect for the project, stated he appreciated staff's assistance on
the project.
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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Mayor Pro Tem McCoy stated the location did not appear to be convenient to enter and
exit and he would be more open to a restaurant at the location.
Mayor Sondhi asked what uses at the location would not require a Conditional Use
Permit.
The Associate Planner stated a business that would not have much of a potential
impact, such as general retail shops, would not require a Conditional Use Permit.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated the market for stand alone
restaurants on the site are not strong due to the traffic circulation on Lincoln and on-site
circulation issues.
Mayor Sondhi stated she is concerned with the amount of traffic currently at the location
for the Home Depot, especially on the weekends.
Council Member McGill asked how many parking spaces would be lost to the
development of the car wash/restaurant.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated the majority of the site is
currently dirt so there are no parking spaces at this time. He stated there are hundreds
of parking spaces on the Home Depot site.
It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
adopt the Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-12 - with conditions.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan
RESOLUTION NO. 5606
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-12 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS 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.
The Code Enforcement Officer provided background information on this item.
Council Member McGill asked how, in addition to the newspapers, the public would be
informed about implementation of the Ordinance.
The Code Enforcement Officer stated that staff would post a notice throughout the City
indicating the City Council has approved the Ordinance and what date it will be going
into effect. He stated everything in the public right-of-way will receive advance notice.
Council Member Piercy asked if the public right-of-way included not only the street but
the sidewalk as well, and who would be issuing citations.
The Code Enforcement Officer stated it does include the sidewalk and that enforcement
will be done through Code Enforcement, not the Police Department.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
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Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
The City Manager stated basketball hoops and other apparatus left on the sidewalk
block pedestrians and handicapped individuals. The purpose of the street is to store
vehicles, transport people, and transport vehicles. The Ordinance will be in place for
specific abuses so staff can be reactive and take appropriate action.
Mayor Pro Tem McGill stated he would like staff to be complaint-driven and not
proactive by driving around and looking for basketball hoops.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
introduce for first reading an Ordinance 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, and to adopt the Resolution Establishing a Cost-Recovery Fee for
Items Abated from the Public Right-of-Way and Stored at the City of Cypress Corporate
Yard.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan
ORDINANCE NO.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 5607
A RESOLUTION OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING A COST-RECOVERY FEE FORITEMS ABATED FROM
THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND STORED AT THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE YARD.
Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES FOR
THE LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODEF;
WITH AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The City Clerk provided information on this item.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
continue the consideration of this item to the regular meeting of October 14, 2002.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan
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.
Council Member McGill requested Item No. 11 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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Mayor Pro Tem McCoy requested Item No. 16 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member McGilI, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 10, 12 through 15, and 17 through 22.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Item No. 4:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 9, 2002.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
September 9, 2002, as submitted.
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, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING VINCENT
WlCKANDER FOR HIS QUICK AND HEROIC ACTIONS IN SAVING THE LIVES OF
TWO FEMALE CITIZENS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim, recognize and
commend Vincent Wickander for his quick and heroic actions in saving the lives of two
female citizens.
Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 4, 2002,
AS "LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
September 30 - October 4, 2002, as "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week" in the City of
Cypress.
Item No. 8: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2002, AS "BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of
October, 2002, as "Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 9: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2002, AS "NATIONAl
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of
October, 2002, as "National Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 10: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES GOAL AND PROGRAM FOR
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only,
adopting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) Program; and 2) Establish the
City's annual DBE goal for the period October 1,2002 through September 30, 2003, to
be 4.0%,
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RESOLUTION NO. 5608
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADOPTING A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
FOR ALL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY
THE CITY OF CYPRESS THAT WILL RECEIVE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FUNDING, AND ESTABLISHING
A DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GOAL FOR THE
FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2002-03.
Item No. 12: RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE
SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a renewal of the contract for traffic
signal maintenance services to Peek Traffic/Signal Maintenance Inc., 2283 Via Burton
Street, Anaheim, California 92806, for an additional three year period beginning
September 25, 2002, at the revised contract rates.
Item No. 13: AWARD OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES CONTRACT.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the 2002-2003 Agreement for Animal
Control and Shelter Services with the County of Orange, and authorize the Mayor to
sign and the City Clerk to attest the Agreement, subject to the approval of the City
Attorney.
Item No. 14: AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR PROFESSIONAL BUILDING PLAN
CHECK AND INSPECTION SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for professional building
plan check and inspection services to Melad and Associates, 8907 Warner Avenue,
Suite 161, Huntington Beach, California 92647; and 2) Award a contract for
supplemental plan check and inspection services to Scott Fazekas and Associates, 9
Corporate Park, Suite 200, Irvine, California 92606.
Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR BALL ROAD PARKWAY
IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-24.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for
Ball Road Parkway Improvements, Public Works Project No. 2001-24; and 2) Authorize
City staff to advertise the project for bids.
Item No. 17: APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 CARRYOVER OF CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council:
1)
Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-03 for the carryover items
as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as follows:
11 General Fund
15 Capital Projects Fund
22 Special Gas Tax Fund
25 Lighting District Fund
26 Local Drainage Facility Fund
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund
41 gewer Fund
76 Central Services Fund
90 Capital Replacement Fund
TOTAL
$ 290,865
2,935,938
623,261
38,886
132,150
116,090
125,000
29,925
763,755
$5.055.870
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2)
Authorize the transfer of funds to support continuing appropriations in Fiscal
2002-03 as listed below:
FROM TO AMOUNT
Year
11 General Fund
11 General Fund
11 General Fund
22 Special Gas Tax
28 Namotics Asset Seizure
30 Supp Law Enforcement
39 Measure M Gas Tax
TOTAL
12 Rec & Park District $ 59,588
15 Capital Projects 1,157,769
90 Capital Replacement 126,787
15 Capital Projects 13,603
15 Capital Projects 9,046
90 Capital Replacement 90,867
22 Special Gas Tax 568,597
$2.026.257
3)
Authorize the continuation of the following grant revenue to support continuing
appropriations to Fiscal Year 2002-03:
15 Capital Projects
39 Measure M Gas Tax
41 Sewer Fund
TOTAL
$730,000
42,574
75,838
$848.412
4)
Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-03 for items encumbered
at June 30, 2002 as detailed in Attachment B and summarized below:
11 General Fund
15 Capital Projects Fund
22 Special Gas Tax 2106 Fund
28 Narcotics Asset Seizure Fund
30 Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund
35 Civic Center Redevelopment
36 Low and Moderate Housing Fund
37 Lincoln Ave Redevelopment
38 Race Track Redevelopment
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund
41 Sewer Fund
76 Central Services Fund
90 Capital Replacement Fund
TOTAL
95,553
741,102
66,870
4,849
1,123
4,520
13,113
3,643
32,000
20,489
148,391
5,984
73,199
$1.209,712
Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-02.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve additional appropriations/uses
and sources for Fiscal Year 2001-02 from the unreserved fund balance of the Civic
Center Refinancing Debt Service Fund, as follows, to account for the refinancing
approved by City Council (Resolution No. 5425):
Account 4189-55-366-15 (Professional Services)
Account 4275-55-366-15 (Interest)
Account 4279-55-366-15 (Principal)
Account 1271-55-999-99 (Proceeds of Debt)
Account 2302-55-999-99 (Discount on Bond Proceeds)
$ 124,000
29,000
5,130,000
5,505,000
87,5OO
2) Approve the budget transfer of $612,000 from the Redevelopment Agency (Civic
Center Project Area) to the Civic Center Refinancing Debt Service Fund (Account 1200-
55-999-99) for the transfer of the reserve funds held by the fiscal agent.
Item No. 19: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST,
2002.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
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Item No. 20: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
55746 THROUGH 55946.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS:
Item No. 21: APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-02 CARRYOVER OF CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District:
1) Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-03 for the carryover of
continuing appropriations as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as follows:
12 General Fund $511,659
2) Authorize the transfers of funds to support continuing appropriations in Fiscal Year
2002-03 as listed below:
FROM TO AMOUNT
11 General Fund
83 Central Services Fund
13 Park Development Fund
TOTAL
12 Rec & Park District
12 Rec & Park District
12 Rec & Park District
$ 59,588
100,000
311,265
$47O.853
3)
Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2002-03 for items encumbered
at June 30, 2002 as detailed in Attachment B and summarized below:
12 GeneralFund
$86.931
Item No. 22: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR A SKATEPARK AT VETERANS
PARK, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-35.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for the skatepark located in Veterans Park, Public Works Project No.
2002-35; and 2) Authorize City staff to advedise the project for bids.
Re.qardinq Item No. 11: AUTHORIZATION OF RENEWAL OF CONTRACT FOR
CITY'S ANNUAL CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-37, Council Member McGill asked the City Manager for
additional information on this item.
The City Manager stated this item represents a significant increase in the maintenance
of effort program by the City.
Mayor Sondhi stated the City Council has made a commitment to the City and residents
to deal with curbs, gutters, and sidewalks by increasing funding significantly.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, that
the City Council renew the annual curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance contract with
Perry Maness Industries, Inc., 1101 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90809-
1477, for fiscal year 2002-2003, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan
Re.qarding Item No. 16: ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS)
TRAFFIC GRANT, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE OTS
TRAFFIC GRANT GOALS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy thanked the
Police Department for applying for the grant, which allows the City to spend additional
money on traffic related issues.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant; and 2) Adopt the
Resolution by title only, agreeing to support the grant goals in their entirety; and 3)
Increase estimated revenues (3525-11-Other Grants) in the General Fund for the grant
total of $62,920; and 4) Approve appropriations from the fund balance of the General
Fund as follows:
4003-11-183-05 (Overtime)
4004-11-183-05 (Promotional Items)
4113-11-183-05 (Equipment)
4206-11-183-05 (Travel Expenses)
$46,620
$ 6,000
$ 8,3O0
$ 2,0OO
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan
RESOLUTION NO. 5609
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE OPERATION SAFE PASSAGE
TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM (OTS) GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR A POLICE TRAFFIC SERVICES PROJECT.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 23: INTRODUCTION OF THE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES FOR THF
LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES WITH
AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The Building Official provided background information on this item.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there are substantial changes from one volume to the next of the
various codes.
The Building Official stated that building officials throughout the country have been
working to assemble the codes into one format and have local amendments but the
codes are not ready for adoption for this code cycle. The State of California has
mandated adoption of the 1997 edition of the Building Code and 2000 edition of the
Fire, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes and their amendments.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
introduce for first reading by title only, and schedule a Public Hearing on October 14,
2002, for the adoption of the current model Building, Fire, Electrical, and Plumbing
Codes with amendments for the City of Cypress.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan
ORDINANCE NO.
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.
ORDINANCE NO.
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.
ORDINANCE NO.
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.
ORDINANCE NO.
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 2002 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.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
The City Council meeting was recessed at 8:55 p.m.
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CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Redevelopment Agency reconvened at 8:55 p.m.
It was moved by Agency Board Member McGill and seconded by Agency Board
Member Piercy, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 24 through 26.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Keenan
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 24: APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2001-02.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve additional
appropriations from the Civic Center Project Area fund balance as follows:
Appropriate $17,000 to account 4179-35-194-06 (Legal Service) from the fund balance
of the Civic Center Capital Projects fund; and
Appropriate $12,500 to account 4187-35-402-24 (Contract Services- Demolition of
Building) from the fund balance of the Civic Center Capital Projects fund.
(Agency Chairperson Sondhi abstained from voting on the Los Alamitos Race Track
and Golf Course Project Area items due to her ownership of property in the project
area.)
That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve additional appropriations from
the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course (LART) Project Area fund balances as
follows:
Appropriate $126,000 to account 4179-38-197-06 (Legal Service) and $130,000 to
account 4211-38-197-06 (Litigation Costs) from the fund balance of the LART Capital
Projects fund; and
Appropriate $2,000 to account 4226-54-365-15 (Property Tax Collection) and $37,000
to account 4275-54-365-15 (Interest Expense) from the fund balance of the LART Debt
Service fund; and
Increase the Estimated Revenues in the LART Capital Projects fund (3400-38 Interest
Earnings) by $150,000 and increase the Estimated Revenues in the LART Debt Service
fund (3400-54 Interest Earnings) by $30,000.
That the Agency Board approve the budget transfer of $612,000 from the
Redevelopment Agency (Civic Center Project Area- Account 2200-52) to the Civic
Center Refinancing Debt Service Fund for the transfer of the reserve funds held by the
fiscal agent.
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Item No. 25: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR THE WALKER/KATELLA RETAIL PROJECT.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency: 1) Approve Amendment
No. 1 to the Consultant Services Agreement with RBF Consulting, Inc. to add an
additional amount of $16,000 to the maximum amount of compensation under the
terms of the Agreement; and 2) Approve appropriations from the LART Project Area
fund balance as follows:
Other Professional Services
Account Number
4189-38-197-06
Amount
$16,000
Chairperson Sondhi abstained from voting due to her ownership of property in the
project area.
Item No. 26: APPROVAL OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE
TERPIN GROUP FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PROMOTIONAL SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency approve and authorize
the Agency Chair to execute the attached Contract Services Agreement with the Terpin
Group to provide public information and promotional services related to various Agency
projects and programs.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:57 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.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy:
Attended the Cypress Festival volunteer dinner. Attended the SHURflo Open House.
Attended the Vertex Standard Open House.
Council Member McGill:
Attended the SHURflo and Vertex Standard Open Houses. Attended several
September 11 functions.
Council Member Piercy:
Also attended the SHURflo and Vertex Standard Open Houses.
Mayor Sondhi:
Attended the Vertex Standard Open House.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 9:03 p.m. to Monday,
October 14, 2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
~'~TY CLE~RK OF (~E CITY OF CYPRESS
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