Agenda 2003-04-14
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2003
5:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
Executive Board Room
ROLL CALL MAYOR FRANK McCOY
MAYOR PRO TEM TIM KEENAN
COUNCILMEMBER MIKE McGILL
COUNCILMEMBER ANNA L. PIERCY
COUNCILMEMBER LYDIA SONDHI
WORKSHOP SESSION REVIEW OF PROPOSED 2003-2010
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
RECESS
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.
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CLOSED SESSION
JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 134-011-43
and 134-011-45; Consisting of approximately 1 Acre on
the South Side of Lincoln Avenue, East of Valley View
Street, within the Lincoln Avenue 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.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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.
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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 - 4)
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. 2003-02, 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 SECOND-STORY ADDITION FROM THE REQUIRED TEN
FOOT (10’) TO THREE FOOT (3’) SETBACK LOCATED AT 5592
VONNIE LANE IN THE RM-15 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY
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,
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 Second Story Addition from the Required Ten Foot (10’) to
Three Foot (3’) Setback Located at 5592 Vonnie Lane.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-04, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A JAPANESE RESTAURANT
WITH ONSALE BEER AND WINE AT 4109 BALL ROAD IN THE CG
COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Motion to Adopt the Resolution Presented for Consideration by Title Only
and to Waive Further Reading.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-04 – With Conditions.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 97-6, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A DRY
CLEANING FACILITY AT 4189 BALL ROAD IN THE CG COMMERCIAL
GENERAL 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. 97-6 –
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With Conditions.
4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2003-2010
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Recommendation: That the City Council conduct a Public Hearing to
solicit comments on the City’s proposed 2003-2010 Capital Improvement
Program.
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 (5 – 21)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meetings of March 17 and March 24, 2003.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
6. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
7. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2003, AS “NATIONAL
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH” AND APRIL 2, 2003, AS
“NATIONAL DAY OF HOPE” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council officially proclaim
the month of April, 2003, as “National Child Abuse Prevention
Month” and April 2, 2003, as “National Day of Hope” in the City of
Cypress.
8. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2003, AS “AUTISM
AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council officially proclaim
the month of April, 2003, as “Autism Awareness Month” in the
City of Cypress.
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9. PROCLAIMING APRIL 27 – MAY 3, 2003, AS “NATIONAL
RECORD-A-THON WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council officially proclaim
April 27 – May 3, 2003, as “National Record-A-Thon Week” in the
City of Cypress.
10. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT JOINT FORCES
TRAINING BASE FUNDING.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, in support of moving
Congressional funding up from Federal Year 2008 to begin in
year 2004 for infrastructure improvements at the Los Alamitos
Joint Forces Training Base.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
In Support of the “Military Construction Utility Delivery Systems Upgrade
Project,” at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos.
11. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 465 – TRANSIT
VILLAGE BILL.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, in support of SB 465 – Transit Village Bill.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
In Support of SB 465 – Transit Village Bill.
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SECOND REVISION
TO THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES POLICY
MANUAL.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, adopting the second revision to the Boards,
Commissions and Committees Policy Manual.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting the Second Revision to the Boards, Commissions
and Committees Policy Manual.
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13. SUPPORT OF SCA 2 AND ACA 7 RELATED TO AMENDING THE
CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTION TO REDUCE VOTER MARGIN FOR
PASSAGE OF BALLOT MEASURES INVOLVING SALES TAXES FOR
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council support SCA 2 (Torlakson)
and ACA 7 (Dutra) and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on the City
Council’s behalf and forward it to the appropriate legislators and
transportation agencies.
14. OPPOSITION TO AB 136 RELATED TO WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
TEMPORARY DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council oppose AB 136 (Kehoe)
and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on the City Council’s behalf and
forward it to the appropriate legislators.
15. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS
V. SCOTT AANONSON, CITIZENS FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS, ET AL.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
Settlement Agreement and Mutual General Release by and between
Citizens for Property Rights, Scott Aanonson, Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency, and the City of Cypress.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16439. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9731 WALKER STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
No. 16439 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
17. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR THE REHABILITATION
OF TANGLEWOOD ALLEYS, PHASE 1, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 2002-39.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for the rehabilitation of Tanglewood Alleys, Phase 1,
Public Works Project No. 2002-39; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise
the project for bid.
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18. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR REHABILITATION OF
DENNI STREET BETWEEN CERRITOS AVENUE AND CARBON
CREEK CHANNEL, AND MOODY STREET BETWEEN CERRITOS
AVENUE AND BALL ROAD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-07.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for Rehabilitation of Denni Street between Cerritos Avenue
and Carbon Creek Channel, and Moody Street between Cerritos Avenue
and Ball Road, Public Works Project No. 2003-07; and 2) Authorize staff
to advertise the project for bid.
19. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 58587 THROUGH 58784.
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
20. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250 AND THE
APPROPRIATION OF $1,250 TO PURCHASE A VARIETY OF SUPPLIES
FOR THE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CELEBRATION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Formally accept the donations in the amount of $1,250 from
The Medicine Shoppe, Medix Ambulance Service, Lakewood Regional,
Harriman Jones Medical Group, Caremore Insurance, Long Beach
Memorial and Los Alamitos Memorial, and increase the estimated
revenue in account #3665 (Senior Citizens Activities) by $1,250; and
2) Appropriate $1,250 from the Recreation and Park District unreserved
General Fund to Recreation and Park District budget account 4104-12-
317-10 for the purchase of supplies for the Volunteer Recognition
Celebration on April 12, 2003. Supplies include decorations,
entertainment and giveaways for the 175 volunteers.
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21. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 AND
APPROPRIATION OF $2,500 FOR CEDAR CLEN PARK
IMPROVEMENTS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Formally accept the donation in the amount of $2,500 from
SAFECO Insurance Company of America, and increase the estimated
revenue account #3713-12 by $2,500; and 2) Appropriate $2,500 from
the Recreation and Park District unreserved General Fund to Recreation
and Park District budget account 4113-12-306-10 for the purchase of
items such as barbecues and picnic tables for improvements to Cedar
Glen Park.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS (22)
22. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING
SECTIONS 17-69 AND 17-70 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SKATEBOARDING IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council Introduce for First Reading
the Ordinance Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive
Further Reading.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Sections 17-69 and 17-70 of the Cypress Municipal Code
Relating to Skateboarding in Designated Areas.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of
Directors.
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CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (23 - 24)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
Consent Calendar:
23. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002-03.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board
approve additional appropriations from the Los Alamitos Race Track and
Golf Course Project Area fund balance as follows:
Appropriate $100,000 to account 4179-38-197-06 (Legal Services) from
the fund balance of the LART Capital Projects fund.
24. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT IN THE CASE OF
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS
V. SCOTT AANONSON, CITIZENS FOR PROPERTY RIGHTS, ET AL.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
approve the attached Settlement Agreement and Mutual General
Release by and between Citizens for Property Rights, Scott Aanonson,
Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, the Cypress Redevelopment Agency, and the City
of Cypress.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the
City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency provided that no action
may be taken on off-Agenda items unless authorized by law. Speakers are
requested to limit their comments to no more than five minutes each.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Reports on Committee Assignments
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Other Items
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, April 28, 2003, 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
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than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 10 day of April, 2003.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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