Agenda 2002-12-09
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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
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
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.
December 9, 2002 Page 2
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
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEBROWNIE GIRL SCOUT TROOP #469,
Cypress Service Unit
INVOCATION FATHER MIKE HEHER
St. Ireanaeus Catholic Church
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SPECIAL ORDER ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING
OF BUSINESS THE RESULTS OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2002.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, declaring the
results of the General Municipal Election held
on November 5, 2002.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of
Cypress, California, Reciting the Fact of the
General Municipal Election Held on November
5, 2002, Declaring the Result and Such Matters
as Provided by Law.
PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF ELECTION AND
ADMINISTERING LOYALTY OATH TO NEWLY-ELECTED
COUNCIL MEMBERS
• Frank S. McCoy, Jr.
• Mike McGill
• Lydia Sondhi
CITY COUNCIL ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
REORGANIZATION
PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF MAYOR’S PLAQUE TO
OUTGOING MAYOR LYDIA SONDHI
RECESS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
December 9, 2002 Page 4
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
SPEAKER’S CARD assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to
address the Council are recognized. Your name will be called at the time
the matter is heard by the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 2)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VARIANCE NO. 2002-02, A
REQUEST TO VARY FROM SECTION 9.5, TABLE 9.5.6 OF
THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A
REDUCED SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR A SINGLE-STORY
ROOM ADDITION LOCATED AT 5621 VONNIE LANE.
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,
Granting a Variance from the Terms of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Cypress, Section 9.5, Table 9.5.6 to Allow a
Reduced Side Yard Setback For a Single-Story Room
Addition Located at 5621 Vonnie Lane.
***Convene Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING MID-TERM REVIEW OF
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY’S FIVE YEAR
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND CONSIDERATION OF A
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SAID IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN.
Motion to Receive and File the Mid-Term Implementation Plan
Review Report, and Adopt the Resolution Presented for
Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading.
A Resolution of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency,
Approving an Amendment to the Agency’s Five Year
Implementation Plan 2000-2004.
***Recess Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendars (Council and Redevelopment
Agency) are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the
Council/Redevelopment Agency or the public requests separate action on a
specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 11)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meetings of November 18 and November 25, 2002.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
4. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
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5. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT
NO. 2002-10, A Request to Approve a Sign Program for
the New Sav-On Drug Store Located at 5501 Ball Road in
the CG Commercial General Zone.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No.
2002-10 - with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2002-10 -
With Conditions.
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING ACCEPTANCE
AND DEPOSIT OF DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE
EDUCATION (D.A.R.E.) DONATIONS.
Recommended Action: Adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, authorizing the Chief of Police to accept donations
designated for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(D.A.R.E.) program on behalf of the City Council, and
granting permission for the Chief of Police to deposit such
funds into the Police Department’s donation revenue account
number 3713-11.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing the Chief of Police to Accept Donations
Designated for the Drug Abuse Resistance Education
(D.A.R.E.) Program on Behalf of the City Council of the City
of Cypress, and Granting Permission for the Chief of Police to
Deposit Such Funds into the Police Department’s Donation
Revenue Account.
7. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION
PLAN REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS
FOR THE POSITIONS OF RECREATION LEADER I-IV,
AQUATICS INSTRUCTOR, ASSISTANT POOL MANAGER,
LIFEGUARD, AND POOL MANAGER.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as
the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, adopt the revised classification
specifications for the temporary part-time and seasonal
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positions of Recreation Leader I-IV, Aquatics Instructor,
Assistant Pool Manager, Lifeguard, and Pool Manager.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING HOURLY PAY
RANGES FOR TEMPORARY PART-TIME AND SEASONAL
POSITIONS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as
the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title
only, title as follows, amending Resolution No. 5110,
establishing hourly pay ranges for temporary part-time and
seasonal positions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, And
Acting as Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, Amending Resolution
No. 5110 Establishing Hourly Pay Ranges for Temporary
Part-Time and Seasonal Positions.
9. REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN
APPLICATION TO ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
REQUESTING MATCHING FUNDS FOR A CCTV (CLOSED
CIRCUIT TELEVISION) INSPECTION PROJECT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize staff
to submit an application to Orange County Sanitation District
requesting matching funds for a CCTV (Closed Circuit
Television) Inspection Project.
10. ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 ANNUAL
REPORT FOR THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council accept and
direct staff to file the Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Annual Report of
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency with the State
Department of Housing and Community Development by
December 31, 2002.
11. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 56985 THROUGH 57226.
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (12)
12. APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council confirm the
Mayor’s appointments to the various organizations and
committees.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
***Recess City Council.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (13 - 14)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
***Reconvene Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one
motion unless a member of the Agency requests separate action on a
specific item.
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Consent Calendar (13):
13. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH JOHN BATES ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the Redevelopment Agency
Board: 1) Approve the Contract Services Agreement with
John Bates Associates, Inc. in the amount of $205,950 for
architectural services for the Civic Center expansion and
design services for City Hall and the Cypress Community
Center; 2) Approve a transfer from the fund balance of the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency (Civic Center Project Area)
Operating Fund (35) to the Capital Projects Fund (15) in the
amount of $205,950; and 3) Appropriate $205,950 from the
fund balance of the Capital Projects Fund to account number
4189-15-434-24 (Professional Services – Chamber/Civic
Center remodel) for architectural and design services.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
New Business (14):
14. ELECTION OF AGENCY CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency conduct an election for its Chair and Vice Chair for
one-year terms of office, expiring in December, 2003.
***Adjourn Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
***Reconvene City Council.
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
December 9, 2002 Page 10
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
1. Discussion on Orange County Fire Authority Firefighter
Memorial (Requested by Council Member McGill)
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, January 13,
2003, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
The second Regular Meeting in December will not be held.
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
5th day of December, 2002.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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