Minutes 2002-10-14297
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
October 14, 2002
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor
Sondhi in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council Members Keenan, McGill, Piemy, Mayor Pro Tem McCoy,
Mayor Sondhi
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(b), Number of Cases: One.
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.
At 6:02 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, Building Official, Associate
Planner, Housing Coordinator, and City Clerk.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop
295.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the Joint Closed Session 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 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 were not held.
The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency met 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. The City Attorney stated a brief report was given
regarding ongoing real property negotiations. Comments were communicated on a draft
purchase and sale agreement from legal counsel for the Agency to legal counsel for
Cottonwood Christian Center.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b), Number of Cases: One. The City Attorney and City Manager
briefed the City Council on the facts and circumstances that could give rise to litigation
and discussed possible strategies.
Mayor/Agency Chair Sondhi did not participate in the Closed Session due to her
ownership of property in the project area.
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.
Johnnie Perkins, Cypress, commended the City for organizing the September 11, 2002
memorial ceremony at City Hall.
Linda Metzidis, Cypress Masterworks Chorale, spoke regarding the re-opening of the
newly refurbished Cypress College Campus Theater, and invited the City Council to
"The Creation" concert on Saturday, October 26, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday,
October 27, 2002 at 3:00 p.m.
Cindi Stone, Cypress, spoke regarding the Ordinance regulating basketball standards in
the public right-of-way (Agenda Item No. 24).
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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 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 ON THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BALL ROAD AND
HOLDER STREET IN THE CG COMMERCIAL ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Hal Woods, President, Centerstone Communities, stated they have
worked closely with City staff over the last year 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.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Keenan, to
introduce for first reading by title only, an Ordinance 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, and to adopt the Resolutions
by titles only, 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, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2002-14 - With Conditions, and approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16376 - With
Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORDINANCE NO.
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.
RESOLUTION NO. 5610
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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5611
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-14 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5612
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16376 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 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 SPACF
LOCATED AT 5646 CORPORATE AVENUE WITHIN THE PC-5 PLANNED
COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Sondhi asked about any condition requiring activities remain inside the facility
without spillover into the parking lot.
The Associate Planner stated there is currently not a condition but one could be added.
The Police Chief stated the American Legion has not been a problem for the Police
Department.
The applicant, Al Watts, Commander, American Legion Post #295, stated the Post has
been in existence since 1965. He stated their relocation to another facility will be a
benefit to them.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Hal Woods, President, Centerstone Communities, stated his support of the American
Legion.
Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-16 - With
Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5613
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-16 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No. 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.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Tom Bauwens, stated he was looking forward to opening the store in
Cypress.
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 by title only, approving a Special Use Permit for a Secondhand
Store Located at 6058 Lincoln Avenue - With Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
None
None
RESOLUTION NO. 5614
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.
Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL
PERMIT, RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSING SERVICE, CURB NUMBERING SERVICE.
The Public Works Director provided background information on this item.
Mayor Pro Tern McCoy asked if residents have the option of not having curb numbers
painted at their house.
The Public Works Director stated the condition of the permit is that all numbers be
painted and that payment from residents is solicited voluntarily.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Amanda Salazar, stated her company has worked in the City previously
but under a different name.
Mary Crowder, Cypress, stated that the residents need to be notified when curb
painting is being done.
Council Member McGill asked if companies who were painting without permits have
been caught in the City.
The Public Works Director stated companies have been found painting without permits
and when this occurs, they are asked to leave the City.
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.
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The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McCoy, to
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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piemy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 5: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES FOR
THE LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING CODES
WITH AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The Building Official 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 Piemy, to
introduce for first ready, by titles only, the Ordinance 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 Buildinq
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 Housinq Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Danqerous Buildinqs, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Administrative
Code and the 2001 Edition of the Uniform Buildinq Code Standards and Repealing
Ordinance No. 989, an Ordinance 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 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 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 Swimmin.q Pool1 Spa1 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ORDINANCENO.
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 Buildinq 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
Housinq Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildinqs, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code and the 2001 Edition of
the Uniform Buildinq Code Standards and Repealing Ordinance No. 989.
ORDINANCENO.
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.
ORDINANCENO.
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 Plumbinq Code, Also Known as the 2001 California
Plumbing Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool1 Spa, and
Hot Tub Code, the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Solar Enerqy Code, and the
Uniform Plumbinq Code Material and Installation Standards and Repealing
Ordinance No. 992.
Item No. 6: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANTS UNDER THE "VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACT OF 1994."
The Chief of Police 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 McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, 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
Depadment 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
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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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 7: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANTS: CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT FUNDS.
The Chief of Police 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 Mayor Pro Tem McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piercy, 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 8: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANTS: CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT FUNDS, TO BF
REALLOCATED FROM FISCAL YEAR 2000/2001.
The Chief of Police 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 Mayor Pro Tern McCoy and seconded by Council Member Keenan,
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-
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35 (Police Equipment) for the purchase of a voice stress analyzer, document imaging,
and laptop computer.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piemy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 9: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVIEW OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) APPLICATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04
(YEAR 29).
The Housing Coordinator 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 McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, 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, 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5615
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 29TM YEAR HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.
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. 19 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tem McCoy request Item No. 17 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCoy, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 10 through 16, 18, and 20 through 23.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 23, 2002.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
September 23, 2002, as submitted, with Council Member Keenan abstaining on the
Minutes due to his absence from the meeting.
Item No. 11: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 12: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-201 2002, AS THE "49TM
NATIONAL CONVENTION OF GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA."
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
~ ~'~02, as the "49th National Convention of Girl Scouts of the USA."
Item No. 13: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 19-24, 2002, AS "RED
RIBBON WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
October 19-24, 2002 as "Red Ribbon Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 14: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 20-26, 2002, AS "WORLD
POPULATION AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No. 15: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THF
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only,
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. 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 5616
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
TO APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY
COMMISSION FOR BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEMS.
Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WITH COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 3 IMPROVEMENT,~
FOR CYPRESS ACRES, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 9836.
Recommendation: 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.
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Item No. 18: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF A COMPUTERIZED, INTERACTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No. 20: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE FOR
PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE NO. 319.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve a contract in the amount of
$7,235.00 with Cook Tractors, Inc., 13728 E. Alondra Boulevard, Cerritos, California
90703-2316, to replace the engine in Publio Works Vehiole #319; and 2) Appropriate
$7,235.00 to Account No. 4368-90-659-39 in the Capital Replacement Fund.
Item No. 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.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No. 22: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16323. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8652 BELMONT STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16323 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 23: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
55947 THROUGH 56374.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Regarding Item No. 17: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR RETENTION OF
PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR REMODEL OF CYPRESS
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-18, Mayor Pro Tem
McCoy stated he would recommend waiting on this item until after the Governor makes
a decision on any potential tax loss dollars to cities.
The City Manager stated it has been approximately 40 years since any improvements
have been made to the building and there is a specific plan on how this remodel would
be financed. The remodel will provide compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act and well as cosmetic improvements.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated the funding would be from
the excess money from the sale of the Wicker Driver property. Staff is aware of the
implications from the state budget and there are contingencies to make sure this project
can be funded.
The Director of Public Works stated some of the ADA compliance issues include the
dais, which is raised on two stairs without easy access, a non-compliant restroom in the
facility, and elevator access to get into the Council Chambers.
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It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member McGilI, 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).
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, and Sondhi
NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Re.qardin.q Item No. 19: APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGF
COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A FATS, OIL AND
GREASE CONTROL PROGRAM STUDY, Council Member McGill asked the Public
Works Director to provide additional information on this item.
The Public Works Director stated the Regional Water Quality Control Board has issued
a waste discharge order to all co-permittees within the County to develop certain
standards for the operation and maintenance of their sewer systems. The single most
difficult problem to deal with is fats, oils and grease, which come from restaurants and
multi and single-family residential areas, because they coagulate and can cause sewer
overflows and spills.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The meeting was recessed at 9:00 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
ORDINANCES:
Item No. 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.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
adopt the Ordinance by title only, 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 motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1030
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
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 25: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL COMPENSATION INCREASE.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information
on this item.
The City Attorney stated the increase is permitted by state law provided that the
effective date of the Ordinance does not become operative until a new council is
seated. In this case, the new council will be seated January 1 of the succeeding year.
This will benefit all members of the City Council including any new members.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
introduce for first reading an Ordinance by title only, 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Keenan, McGill, Piercy, McCoy and Sondhi
None
None
ORDINANCE NO.
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.
Item No. 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.
The City Manager stated that staff met and discussed this matter with all of the property
owners affected by the analysis.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The City Attorney stated a moratorium on the 300 acres was necessary for Council to
envision a master plan from which the entire site could be developed in an orderly and
rational manner. The only properties that have been developed during the moratorium
were properties that fell within the exception, applications that were deemed complete
and ready for public hearing. Those applications are the Residence Inn and the
properties built in these areas.
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Council Member Keenan commended staff for their work on the report. He stated the
proposals need to be explained clearly to the public along with discussions with the
owner of the race track.
Council Member McGill asked about the fiscal benefit the City and Redevelopment
Agency would receive in relation to the current plan.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated the unit counts between the two
land use alternatives are comparable but there is an additional nine acres of retail for
one of the alternatives.
Shant Agajanian, Agajanian & Associates, stated the analysis was done by looking at
the fiscal impact as it affects the City budget and the Redevelopment Agency as
separate entities. A net increase of $1,574,000 is anticipated under Alternative One and
a $2,000,000 increase under Alternative Two. Some assessed valuation would be lost
with the removal of the race track and golf course, but with the addition of commercial
and residential, the assessed valuation will go up considerably.
Council Member Piercy commended staff and stated she felt it was an intriguing plan
that is a good starting point.
It was moved by Council Member Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy,
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 65856(d).
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Keenan, McGill, Piercy, and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi
Mayor Sondhi did not participate on this item due to her ownership of property in the
project area.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS; The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
Noitems.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
Noitems.
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 American Public Transit Association Conference on behalf of the Orange
County Transportation Authority. Attended the annual League of California Cities
Conference in Long Beach. Attended an C.C. Transportation Authority meeting where
finalization of the purchase of the 91 Freeway toll road was discussed.
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Mayor Pro Tem McCoy:
Attended the League of California Cities Conference. Attended the Oktoberfest.
Mayor Sondhi:
Attended the League of California Cities Conference. Commended Council Member
Keenan for graduating from the League of California Cities Leadership Academy.
Attended the Cypress College Advisory Group meeting. Attended the Oktoberfest.
Council Member Piercy:
Attended an Orange County Sanitation District meeting where meeting the
requirements for full secondary level were discussed along with the ground water
replenishment system. Attended the League of California Cities Conference,
Council Member McGill:
Attended the League of California Cities Conference. Attended the welcoming for the
new pastor at the Cypress Church of Christ. Attended the Santa Ana River Flood
Protection Agency meeting where expanding the Prado Dam was discussed.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager stated he attended the International City Managers Association
(ICMA) conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He stated he knows there are
concerns regarding the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Master Plan, that the
project was not an overnight thought, and ultimately, the land development master plan
will have to be approved by the voters of the City.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 10:23 p.m. to Monday,
October 28, 2002, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
ATTEST:
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