Minutes 2003-06-23MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 23,2003
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor
McCoy in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem Keenan,
Mayor McCoy
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 Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6, Agency Negotiators: Richard Storey and William W. Wynder, Employee
Groups: Executive Management, Mid-Management, Non-Represented, Cypress
Employees Association, Cypress Maintenance Supervisors' Association, and Cypress
Police Management Association.
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(2), Tom Naughton, Orange County Regional Airport Authority,
Citizens for Jobs and the Economy v. United States Department of Defense, et al.,
United States District Court, Civil Case No. 1:02CV-1110GLT (MLGx).
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 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.
At 5:33 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 7:17 p.m. by
Mayor McCoy.
PRESENT: Council Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tern Keenan, Mayor
McCoy
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Acting Chief of Police,
Public Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director, Assistant to the
City Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Assistant Planner, and City
Clerk.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
Keenan.
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 Council met regarding Conference with Labor
Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency Negotiators:
Richard Storey and William W. Wynder, Employee Groups: Executive Management,
Mid-Management, Non-Represented, Cypress Employees Association, Cypress
Maintenance Supervisors' Association, and Cypress Police Management Association.
The City Attorney discussed, presented, and received negotiating authority with the
various employee groups.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met regarding Conference with Legal
Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a), Tom
Naughton, Orange County Regional Airport Authority, Citizens for Jobs and the
Economy v. United States Department of Defense, et al., United States District Court,
Civil Case No. 1:02CV-1110GLT (MLGx). The City Attorney stated a status report was
provided on this litigation, to which the City is a derivative party by virtue of its
membership in the Orange County Regional Airport Authority.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met regarding Conference with Legal
Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b),
Number of Cases: One. The City Attorney stated that consideration was given whether
to initiate litigation in one case. The City Council determined to not initiate litigation in its
own name at this time.
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. The City Attorney
stated that the Council/Agency unanimously authorized staff to proceed with
negotiations with the property owner.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
Council Member Keenan requested an urgency item be placed on the Agenda for
discussion regarding the vote being taken this week by the Orange County Sanitation
District on the fee increase proposal.
The City Attorney stated the item can be placed on the Agenda based upon the need to
take action on this item arose subsequent to the posting of the Agenda and cannot be
delayed to the next regular Council meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
add to the Agenda a discussion item regarding the upcoming fee increase vote by the
Orange County Sanitation District.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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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.
None.
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. 2003-03, A REQUEST
TO VARY FROM SECTION 9.5, TABLE 9.5.6 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING
ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED REAR YARD OPEN
AREA LOCATED AT 10725 LYNN CIRCLE IN THE RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-
FAMILY ZONE.
The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Kevin, McConnell, stated the addition does not impact any of the
neighbors.
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 Piercy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan, to
adopt the Resolution granting a Variance from the terms of the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Cypress, Section 9.5, Table 9.5, to allow the reduction of a rear yard open area.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGilI, Piemy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5668
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, TO ALLOW THE
REDUCTION OF A REAR YARD OPEN AREA.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAl
YEAR 2003-04 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information
on this item.
Council Member McGill asked about impacts to ongoing programs in the Recreation
Department.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated the services are similar to last
year and that staff is working on expanding some of the family and teen programs.
Funds for this expansion are being transferred from other programs rather than asking
for additional funding.
The public hearing was opened.
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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 Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan,
that the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the District budget as proposed for the
fiscal year beginning July 1,2003 after the conclusion of the public hearing.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" 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.
Mayor McCoy requested Item No. 14 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Council Member McGill requested Item Nos. 5 and 6 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
it was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 and 4, and 7 through 13.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF
JUNE 2, JUNE 9, AND JUNE 14, 2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meetings of June
2, June 9, and June 14, 2003, as submitted, with Mayor Pro Tem Keenan and Council
Member Sondhi abstaining on the Minutes of June 2, 2003, due to their absence from
the meeting, and Council Member Piercy abstaining on the Minutes of June 14, 2003,
due to her absence from the meeting.
Item No. 4: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 7: ADOPTION OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Recommendation: 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, adopting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 5671
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS THE EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ADOPTING THE
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
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Item No. 8: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF
KATELLA AVENUE, WALKER STREET AND CERRITOS AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NOS. 2002-26, 2002-29 AND 2003-06.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Determine the lowest responsible bidder
for Public Works Project Nos. 2002-28, 2002-29 and 2003-06 to be All American
Asphalt, 400 E. Sixth Street, Corona, California 92878; and 2) Award a contract for
Pavement Rehabilitation of Katella Avenue, Walker Street and Cerritos Avenue, in the
amount of $681,681 to All American Asphalt; and 3) Authorize $102,250 (15% of Bid
Amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen work or adjustment in quantities.
Item No. 9: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ASPHALT REPLACEMENT AT
MAINTENANCE YARD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-40.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Determine the lowest responsible bidder
for Public Works Project No. 2002-40 to be Copp Contracting, Inc.; and 2) Award a
contract for Asphalt Replacement at Maintenance Yard, Public Works Project No. 2002-
40, in the amount of $89,416, to Copp Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 457, Buena Park,
California 90621; and 3) Authorize $8,942 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be
used for unforeseen work or adjustment in quantities.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF CITY OF CYPRESS LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
(LIP) AS REQUIRED BY THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION
SYSTEM (NPDES) PROGRAM.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the submittal of the City of Cypress
Local Implementation Plan (LIP) to the County of Orange Public Facilities and
Resources Department and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, as required by
the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit
Program Third Term Permit.
Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF COMPROMISE AND RELEASE IN THE CASE OF
MATTHEW ROBINSON V. CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Compromise and Release by
and between the City of Cypress and Matthew Robinson.
Item No. 12: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2003.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
59814 THROUGH 59976.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Reqardinq Item No. 5: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 BUDGET FOR
THE CITY OF CYPRESS, Council Member McGill asked the City Manager to provide
information on the budget regarding State issues and current issues in the community.
The City Manager stated that the City of Cypress will continue to provide all of the
services that the residents are accustomed to receiving. The budget includes the
enhancement of sidewalk repairs, street tree programs, and other Capital related
projects. The City has a good level of reserves and the budget has been adjusted to
anticipate potential shortfalls that the State may impose upon the City.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan, 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, approving the
annual budget for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2003, and fixing the limitations of
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expenditures for the several funds and the functions, departments, and activities carried
on under such funds.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGilll Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5669
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
JULY 1,2003, AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES FOR
THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS, AND
ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
Re.qardinq Item No. 6: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF EFFORTS
BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL AIRPORT AT FI
TORO, Council Member McGill stated that he was not comfortable with the title of the
Resolution as it is presented.
Council Member Sondhi stated the Resolution specifically asks the Department of the
Navy and Department of Transportation to give a fair hearing to the proposal and does
not state the City supports Mayor Hahn. She suggested the title be changed to a
Resolution in Support of the Department of Transportation and Department of the Navy
to Provide a Fair Hearing to the Proposal by the City of Los Angeles to Operate a
Commercial Airport at El Toro.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan stated that the City is a member of the Orange County
Regional Airport Authority, who took this position on the issue, and that for the City of
Cypress to take this position is not necessarily in line with membership in OCRAA. He
recognizes the issue of the fair share of air traffic in Orange County and feels the City
should not participate in this process.
Council Member Piercy stated she feels this is another alternative for the use of El Toro
and that Cypress has a direct concern in what happens.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to
adopt a Resolution, by title only as amended, in Support of the Department of
Transportation and Department of the Navy to Provide a Fair Hearing to the Proposal
by the City of Los Angeles to Operate a Commercial Airport at El Toro.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5670
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
IN SUPPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY TO PROVIDE A FAIR HEARING TO THE
PROPOSAL BY THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO OPERATE A
COMMERCIAL AIRPORT AT EL TORO.
RECREA T/ON & PARK D/STRICT MA / / ERS:
Re.qardin.qltem No. 14: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF
$2,500 AND THE APPROPRIATION OF $21500 FOR CEDAR GLEN PARK
IMPROVEMENTS, Mayor McCoy stated he feels companies that donate money to the
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City and specifically the parks, should be recognized. He thanked SAFECO for their
donation to Cedar Glen Park.
It was moved by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piercy, 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 15: CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWELVE (12)
COMMISSIONER VACANCIES.
The City Clerk provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi,
that the City Council confirm the appointments to fill twelve (12) Commissioner
vacancies.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 16: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-02, A REQUEST TO
CONSTRUCT A 50,000 SQUARE FOOT SPECULATIVE OFFICE/RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT BUILDING AT 6161 CHIP AVENUE IN THE PC-4 PLANNED
COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council: 1) Adopt a Finding of De Minimis Impact, adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt the
Resolution by title only, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2003-02 -
With Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 5672
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-02 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
The City Council meeting was recessed at 8:07 p.m.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:07 p.m.
PRESENT: Agency Board Members McGill, Piemy, Sondhi, Agency Vice
Chairperson Keenan, Agency Chairperson McCoy
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Keenan and seconded by Agency Board Member
Piercy, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 17.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 17: ADOPTION
OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 BUDGET FOR THF
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency adopt the Agency's
annual budget as proposed for the fiscal year beginning July 1,2003.
The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
The City Council reconvened at 8:08 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor McCoy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Piercy:
Attended Chief Hensley's farewell reception. Attended the Cypress Senior Center 10th
Anniversary celebration.
Council Member Sondhi:
Attended several committee meetings where fiscal issues, such as budgets, were
discussed.
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Mayor Pro Tem Keenan:
Attended a West Comm Board meeting where the budget was approved. Attended the
Senior Center t0th Anniversary celebration. Attended the O.C. League of Cities meeting
where the issue of large city/small city dues payments was discussed. Attended the 91
Freeway Advisory Board meeting where a recommendation was made for the full board
to approve a list of short, mid, and long term projects for improvements to the freeway.
Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Board meeting where that recommendation
was approved and a discussion was held regarding appointing a member of the OCTA
Board to the SCAG Regional Council. Attended a City staff barbecue at City Hall.
Mayor McCoy:
Thanked Mayor Pro Tem Keenan for emceeing the Senior Center 10th Anniversary
celebration in his place, Attended Chief Hensley's farewell reception, Participated in a
high school cable program regarding the City's budget. Participated with the City
Council in the selection of commissioners. Attended the PacifiCare 25th Anniversary
event. Attended the skate park ribbon cutting ceremony.
Discussion Regarding Proposed Orange County Sanitation District Fee Increase
(Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan)
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan stated that each City Council member received a letter from
the Apartment Association of Orange County asking that the potential fee increase be
considered seriously and the impact that will be felt by apartment owners and tenants.
Council Member Piercy stated the monies are for the upkeep of the system. One of the
costs that keeps increasing is the biosolids disposal. She stated another cost increase
is for full secondary treatment and increased facilities that treatment requires. It has
been estimated that $2.4 billion will be needed to upgrade the 50 year old facilities. She
stated that currently the average residence pays $87.50 per year. The proposed
increase would be approximately 15% or $1.09 a month more for the first year. She
stated apartment owners receive a discount and pay 70% of that fee. She stated the
average cost nationwide for sewer service is $225.00 per year and that Orange County
has one of the lowest fees in the nation.
Council Member Piercy stated that the O.C. Sanitation District has been budgeting for
improvements and money has been set aside for emergencies, such as an earthquake,
and there are also contingency funds available. She stated many options have been
reviewed and discussion will be held, with public input, at the next meeting.
Mayor McCoy stated he has concerns and could not support a large increase for the
Cypress community.
Council Member Sondhi stated that she supports Council Member Piercy's decision.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan stated that the Council should be able to provide Council
Member Piercy, as the City's representative, with input and thoughts about the
increase.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
Stated that on Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 10:00 a.m., the City of Los Alamitos will be
holding a parade for returning Marines. The parade will be south of the Base, between
Lexington and Katella, and the City Council is invited to attend.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McCoy adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. to Monday, July
14, 2003, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CY~-.E~SSS
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