Agenda 2003-05-27
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2003
5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 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 DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 2004 CYPRESS ZONING CODE
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.
May 27, 2003 Page 2
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 241-091-27,
241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33, and
241-091-34; Consisting of approximately 18 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 ALLEGIANCEBUENA PARK BOY SCOUT TROOP #1506
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
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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
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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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2002-13, A REQUEST TO CO-LOCATE A SECOND
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA FACILITY AT AN EXISTING
MONOPINE-TYPE FACILITY LOCATED AT 4129 ½ BALL ROAD IN
THE CG-10,000 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. 2002-13 – With Conditions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2003-04, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS ZONING CODE
SECTION 29.13 REGARDING SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND
MAINTENANCE.
Motion to 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,
California, Amending Section 29, Division 1, Appendix “A”
of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance (Signs), Adding Subparagraph
29.13.G Regarding Sign Construction and Maintenance.
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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 - 17)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of May 12, 2003.
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. PROCLAIMING “PACIFICARE’S 25 ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION” ON JUNE 16, 2003 IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council officially proclaim
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“PacifiCare’s 25 Anniversary Celebration” on June 16, 2003 in
the City of Cypress.
6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF
CYPRESS 2003-04 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the City’s
2003-04 appropriation limit.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Establishing the City’s Appropriations Limit for the 2003-04
Fiscal Year.
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7. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF CITY’S SEWER MASTER
PLAN, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2000-06.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve Amendment
No. 1, in the amount of $65,640, to Contract Services Agreement with
AKM Consulting Engineers, 101 Pacifica, Suite 150, Irvine, California
92618, for preparation of Sewer Master Plan, Public Works Project No.
2000-06; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment
No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement with AKM Consulting
Engineers.
8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF PATROL
RIFLES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT RELATED TO THE PATROL RIFLE
PROGRAM, AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID PROGRAM.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Authorize the purchase
of ten (10) military-type, semi-automatic rifles to be assigned to patrol
vehicles; and 2) Authorize the purchase of ten (10) electronically
activated, rifle racks to secure the rifles in each vehicle; and 3) Authorize
the purchase of supplemental sighting systems and other related
equipment; and 4) Approve the appropriation of $22,282 from the
General Fund balance (reserved for the California Law Enforcement
Equipment Program (C.L.E.E.P.) to account number 4113-11-184-05 for
the purchase of patrol rifles and other related equipment required to
implement the program.
9. APPROVAL TO PURCHASE TWO REPLACEMENT VIDEO
REFERENCE MONITORS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the
emergency purchase of two replacement reference monitors to VMI Inc.,
10525 Humbolt Street, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, in the amount of
$2,538.59; and 2) Appropriate $2,538.59 to account number 4302-90-
656-35 from the unencumbered fund balance of the Capital Equipment
Replacement Fund (90) for this purchase.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-42.
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a contract in the
amount of $29,489.67 to McCain Traffic Supply, 2576 Pioneer Avenue,
Vista, California 92083, for the purchase of traffic signal equipment.
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11. AWARD OF CONTRACT 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) Determine the lowest
responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 2003-07 to be Alliance
Streetworks, Inc.; and 2) Award a contract 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, in the amount of $227,957.32, to Alliance Streetworks, Inc.,
3873 E. Eagle Drive, Anaheim, California 92807; and 3) Authorize
$22,795.73 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be used for
unforeseen work or adjustment in quantities.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 2002-03 RESIDENTIAL STREET
RESURFACING, PHASE I, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-47.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the 2002-03
Residential Street Resurfacing, Phase I, Public Works Project No. 2002-
47, as being completed in substantial conformance with the project
specifications; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $29,764 to
Ruiz Engineering Company, 1344 Temple Avenue, Long Beach,
California 90804; and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor
and Materials Bond and the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration
of the required lien period, if no claims or objections have been filed,
upon concurrence of the Director of Public Works.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16280. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF ORANGE AVENUE
AND GRINDLAY STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
No. 16280 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
14. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
APRIL, 2003.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of April, 2003.
15. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 59209 THROUGH 59412.
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Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF PLAY
EQUIPMENT AND PROTECTIVE SURFACING IN VARIOUS CITY
PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-36.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Accept the Supply and Installation of Play Equipment and
Protective Surfacing in Various City Parks, Public Works Project No.
2002-36, as being completed in substantial conformance with the project
specifications; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $28,056.50
to Hondo Company, 2121 S. Lyon Street, Santa Ana, California 92705;
and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond
and the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of the required lien
period, if no claims or objections have been filed, upon concurrence of
the Director of Public Works.
17. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT’S 2003-04 APPROPRIATION
LIMIT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, 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, establishing
the District’s 2003-04 appropriation limit.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Ex-Officio
Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, A Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress, Establishing the
Cypress Recreation and Park District’s Appropriations Limit for the
2003-04 Fiscal Year.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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NEW BUSINESS (18)
18. ABANDONED OFFICE BUILDING/NORTHWEST CORNER OF
GRINDLAY STREET AND ORANGE AVENUE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Direct the Building
Official to post the site under the provisions of Chapter 4 of the Uniform
Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and order the
demolition thereof within thirty (30) days. Further, if the demolition is not
completed within that period, order that a city contractor complete the
work with all resulting costs transferred to the property owner in the form
of a lien; or 2) Refer the matter to the City Attorney to review whether a
Public Nuisance action against the property owner (civil or criminal) is
appropriate under applicable State law and City Ordinances to compel
the immediate abatement of the building; or 3) Hold this item in
abeyance in the event that sufficient effort in the demolition of the
building has been shown between the date of the drafting of this staff
report and the City Council meeting.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of
Directors.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
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
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
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ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Special Meeting, to be held on Monday, June 2, 2003, beginning
at 5:00 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 22 day of May, 2003.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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