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Minutes 2003-04-14MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD April 14, 2003 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:07 p.m. by Mayor McCoy in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Council Members McGill (arrived at 5:13 p.m.), Piercy, Mayor Pro Tern Keenan, Mayor McCoy ABSENT: Council Member Sondhi 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, Finance Manager, Contracts/Environmental Affairs Manager, and City Clerk. The Public Works Director stated that the workshop will provide the Council with the recommended capital projects to be included in fiscal year 2003-2004. Projects are submitted by all departments, Council Members, and commissioners, and are then reviewed by the CIP Committee. Projects are ranked as mandatory, necessary, desirable, and supplemental. He stated that, per Council policy, $1.7 million will be transferred from the General Fund to the CIP Fund. $800,000 will be used for residential street resurfacing, $250,000 for sidewalk repair, $400,000 for Warland Avenue payment, and $250,000 for public facilities. The high priority project identified is the sidewalk repair at the Civic Center; medium priority is the Police Department lab remodel, Veterans Park drainage improvements, and Civic Center expansion/improvements. The Public Works Director stated the 2003-2004 budget is $8.8 million. Budget sources include the general fund, sewer, redevelopment, gas tax, park general fund, open space, and grant funds. The Public Works Director reviewed the proposed projects for the 2003-2004 fiscal year. He stated high priority projects for the Recreation and Park District are the Community Center door closers, Arnold/Cypress Park windows, Senior Center roof repair, park land purchase, Baroldi Park fence, youth league renovations, and skate elements. Medium priority projects are the Peppertree Park shelter, Arnold/Cypress restrooms, Oak Knoll Park dugouts, Community Center roof, and Community Center door replacement. Mayor Pro Tem Keenan asked if the dugout renovation was a request from the user organization or an ADA requirement. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that some of the participants of the Challenger group are in wheelchairs and are not able to access the dugouts. The renovation may be done as an Eagle Scout project and Little League has also indicated they may be able to raise funds. Council Member McGill asked about residential street resurfacing. The Public Works Director stated that through the pavement management system, staff has identified the areas in need of improvement. Resurfacing of public facilities will also be included in the street resurfacing project. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 200~3 The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in a Joint Closed Session with the Redevelopment Agency regarding 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. 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(1), Matthew Robinson v. City of Cypress, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. VNO 0303455, 0341052, 0341061, 0353569, 0353519, 0390049, 0390051,0431327, 0431328, 0431596. At 5:35 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 7:12 p.m. by Mayor McCoy. PRESENT: Council Members McGill, Piercy, Mayor Pro Tem Keenan, Mayor McCoy ABSENT: Council Member Sondhi 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, and City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member McGill. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDNCLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Manager reported that the City Council considered the proposed 2003-2010 Capital Improvement Program. The program includes maintenance and construction of public facilities, roads, sewers, storm drains, parks, traffic, and infrastructure. The Council provided additional input that will be incorporated into the program and brought back to the Council during the budgetary process. 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 in a Joint Closed Session with the Redevelopment Agency regarding 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. Staff discussed with the Redevelopment Agency the terms and conditions under which the negotiations could go forward and received authorization to further negotiate the price and terms of a possible acquisition. The City Attorney reported that the Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Section 54956.9(1), Matthew Robinson v. City of Cypress, Workers' Compensation Appeals Board No. VNO 0303455, 0341052, 0341061, 0353569, 0353519, 0390049, 0390051, 0431327, 0431328, 0431596. A discussion of the terms and conditions under which the City could potentially settle the compensation claims was held. 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 McCoy asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting Agenda to come forward. Larry Civitelli, Cypress, spoke regarding an article in The Event newspaper on March 28, 2003, regarding enforcement consolidation at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. Chris Hertz, Cypress, spoke regarding street sweeping and parking issues on Fridays in the Tanglewood North area. 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 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. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Jerry Van Fossen, was present at the meeting. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to adopt the Resolution by title only, 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. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Keenan and McCoy NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi 3 RESOLUTION NO. 5643 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. Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-04, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A JAPANESE RESTAURANT WITH ONSALF BEER AND WINE AT 4109 BALL ROAD IN THE CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. Bill Mason, WMA, Inc., representing the applicant, stated he has appreciated working with City staff. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor McCoy 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 Keenan, to adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-04 - With Conditions. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Pierey, Keenan and McCoy COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi RESOLUTION NO. 5644 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-04 - WITH CONDITIONS. item No. 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. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. Bill Mason, WMA, Inc., stated he was representing both applicants. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 2003 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 97-6 - With Conditions. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGilI, Piercy, Keenan and McCoy COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi RESOLUTION NO. 5645 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 97-6 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED 2003-2010 CAPITAL 4:1.8 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM. The Public Works Director provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the Holder Street bridge project: Bob Render, Cypress Tawnie Bassett-Parkins, Cypress Mark Eng, Cypress Michael Potapoff, Cypress John Bacon, Cypress James Rode, Cypress The public hearing was closed. Council Member McGill asked about the funding process for the Holder Street bridge project, a possible project in fiscal year 2006-2007. The Public Works Director stated that the project is listed in the 2006-2007 fiscal year in the current Capital Improvement Programs and has been on the program for many years. It is on the Master Plan of Arterial Highways for the County of Orange and the City's Cimulation Element of the General Plan. He stated there was an opportunity through the Measure M competitive programs to apply for matching funds to do certain projects that improve transportation throughout the county. An application was made to get funding through the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Program in the combined transportation funding program for Measure M. He stated that funds are only appropriated for the first year, 2003-2004, so funds are not being appropriated for that fiscal year. At this stage, the Capital Improvement Program is a planning document and the Holder Bridge project is just part of dozens of other projects. The Public Works Director stated the program is administered by the Orange County Transportation Authority and funds are distributed based on a competitive program. Applications are made, graded and ranked, and these most worthy are offered funding. Mayor Pro Tem Keenan stated the Capital Improvement Program has 50 projects listed over a seven-year period, with some happening this year and others as place holders to keep the public informed that some day the project will need to be completed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 20~0~ .~ Mayor McCoy stated the City Council continues to take mitigation steps to prevent the bridge from being built, but at some point there will no longer be methods available. He stated the City looked at potentially soliciting for Measure M monies and if, at some point in time the bridge must be built, the City does not want to burden the taxpayers with the cost of that if other avenues of funding are available. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to receive and file the report. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Keenan and McCoy COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi CONSENT CALENDAR: Afl 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. 13 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member Piemy and seconded by Council Member McGill, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 12 and 14 through 20. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Keenan and McCoy 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi Item No. 5: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF MARCH 17 AND MARCH 24, 2003. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meetings of Mamh 17 and March 24, 2003, as submitted. Item No. 6: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL1 20031 AS "NATIONAL CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH" AND APRIL 2, 2003, AS "NATIONAL DAY OF HOPE" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and 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. Item No. 8: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL1 2003, AS "AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of April, 2003, as "Autism Awareness Month" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 9: PROCLAIMING APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2003, AS "NATIONAL RECORD-A- THON WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim April 27 - May 3, 2003, as "National Record-A-Thon Week" in the City of Cypress. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 2003~ , z0 Item No. 10: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT JOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE FUNDING. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5646 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. Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SB 465 - TRANSIT VILLAGE BILL. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, in support of SB 465 - Transit Village Bill. RESOLUTION NO. 5647 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, IN SUPPORT OF SB 465 - TRANSIT VILLAGE BILL. Item No. 12: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE SECOND REVISION TO THE BOARDS1 COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES POLICY MANUAL. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, adopting the second revision to the Boards, Commissions and Committees Policy Manual. RESOLUTION NO. 5648 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, ADOPTING THE SECOND REVISION TO THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES POLICY MANUAL. Item No. 14: OPPOSITION TO AB 136 RELATED TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION TEMPORARY DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 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. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 16: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16439. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 9731 WALKER STREET. Recommendation: That the City Council approval Final Tract Map No. 16439 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 20~.~ Item No. 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. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 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. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 19: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 58587 THROUGH 58784. Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register. REOREA TION & PARK DISTRICT MA TTERS: Item No. 20: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,250 AND THF APPROPRIATION OF $1,250 TO PURCHASE A VARIETY OF SUPPLIES FOR THF VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CELEBRATION. Recommendation: 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. ReqardingltemNo. 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, Council Member McGill stated the amendments would be only for transportation issues. The Assistant to the City Manager stated that if the amendments are approved by the legislature, the measures will be placed on the ballot for the March 2004 general election. Mayor McCoy stated that the public voted in the super majority for any taxes and that 67% of the vote of the people should be required to increase taxes. Mayor Pro Tem Keenan stated that he supports the 2/3 voting requirement in general, but is disappointed in the Iow voter turnout in recent elections. He stated he has seen the good that has come from Measure M funding and that Cypress has benefited from hundreds of thousands of dollars in infrastructure improvements. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 2o03,~ 2 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, 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. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGilI, Piemy and Keenan NOES: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi END OFCONSENTCALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS Noitems. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 21: 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. The Recreation and Community Services Director provided background information on this item. Council Member Piercy asked how the hours for usage were determined, specifically 8:00 a.m., and when the skate park will be opened. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated the hours are the same as the City's park operating hours. She stated the skate park should be open in approximately four to six weeks. Mayor Pro Tem Keenan asked about an action plan for enforcement of skate park regulations. The Chief of Police stated that initially there will be a uniformed presence established both on foot and vehicle, and that the rules will be enforced as posted. He stated the School Resource Officer and DARE Officer will go to each school in the district and present an assembly on the rules and pass out flyers. It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, amending Sections 17-69 and 17- 70 of the Cypress Municipal Code Relating to Skateboarding in Designated Areas. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piemy, Keenan and McCoy 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 1 COUNClLMEMBERS: Sondhi ORDINANCE NO. 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. No items. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 200,,~ ~3 The City Council meeting was recessed at 8:49 p.m. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:49 p.m. PRESENT: Agency Board Members McGilI, Piercy, Agency Vice Chairperson Keenan, Agency Chairperson McCoy ABSENT: Agency Board Member Sondhi Agency Vice Chair Keenan requested Item No. 23 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Keenan and seconded by Agency Board Member Piercy, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 22. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Keenan and McCoy NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Sondhi Consent Calendar: Item No. 22: APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2002-03. Recommendation: 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. Re.qardinq Item No. 23: 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., Agency Vice Chair Keenan stated that in light of the City's agreement with Cottonwood Christian Center, this settlement agreement essentially ends the litigation between the City and Citizens for Property Rights. It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, 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. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Keenan and McCoy 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Sondhi END OF CONSENT CALENDAR The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 8:53 p.m. The City Council reconvened at 8:53 p.m. 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 14, 2003 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. Susan Creager, Cypress, invited the Council to attend the "Child Care: It's Every City's Business" Forum on Thursday, May 15, 2003, at the Irvine Civic Center. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor McCoy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member McGill: Attended an O.C. Fire Authority meeting where budget planning was discussed. Attended the Cypress Police Officers Association awards dinner. Council Member Piercy: Attended an O.C. Sanitation Operations and Maintenance meeting where a presentation was made regarding an asset management program. Attended an O.C. Sanitation Board meeting where the asset management program was discussed. Attended the Student Business Breakfast at the Community Center. Attended the Cypress Police Officers Association awards dinner. Attended the Cypress Grad Night fundraiser. Mayor Pro Tem Keenan: Attended the O.C. Sheriff Department Medal of Valor luncheon. Attended an O.C. Council of Governments meeting where a federal grant for planning issues relating to transit oriented development was discussed. Attended a 91 Express Lanes Advisory Board meeting where a toll policy related to carpooling was discussed. Attended an O.C. League of California Cities meeting where a presentation was made by O.C. Fire Authority Chief Chip Prather, the Police Chief of Tustin, and the Police Chief of Seal Beach on emergency preparedness in the County. Attended the Volunteer Luncheon for the Senior Center. Attended the Women's Club ice cream social fundraiser. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Board meeting where a discussion was held on the 91 Express Lanes, alternative fuel vehicles and a funding request from the City of Costa Mesa. Mayor McCoy: Attended a League of California Cities Public Safety Committee meeting in Sacramento where Indian gaming was discussed. Attended an Eagle Scout ceremony. Attended the Cypress Police Officers Association awards dinner. Attended the Volunteer Luncheon for the Senior Center. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: No items. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McCoy adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. to Monday, April 28, 2003, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. ATTEST: ERk MAYOR OF THE CITY OF C~RESS OF TH~..~ITY OF CYPRESS 11