Minutes 2003-07-14MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 14, 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 Tern 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, 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(a), Illingworth et al v. City of Cypress, et al., Case Number
02CC04339, Orange County Superior Court - Central Justice Center.
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.
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 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor McCoy.
PRESENT: Council Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem 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, Associate Planners, and
City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Sondhi.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Council Member McGill.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor presented Certificates of Appointment to newly-appointed Commissioners
on the Cable Television Commission, Recreation and Community Services
Commission, Senior Citizens Commission, and Traffic Commission. The City Clerk
administered the Loyalty Oath of Office to the Commissioners.
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, Cypress Police Management Association. He
stated that Mr. Storey gave a status report on the nature of the ongoing negotiations,
advised that with respect to some of these units, the City is very close to final
agreements, and received further negotiating authority from the City Council.
The City Attorney reported that the Council met regarding Conference with Legal
Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a),
Illingworth et al v. City of Cypress, et al., Case Number 02CC04339, Orange County
Superior Court - Central Justice Center. The City Attorney reported that the City has
prevailed in the litigation with Mr. Illingworth. The California Supreme Court recently
denied further review of the case. The case has now been remanded back to the O.C.
Superior Court with an order to enter judgment in favor of Ms. June Liu, as the City's
employee. The City will be authorized to recover its attorneys fees and the Council has
unanimously authorized staff to proceed forward with recovering those fees. The City
will also be entitled to recover its court costs.
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 Council was briefed on the status of litigation. The
City Council has directed staff to continue to monitor this litigation but to not intervene
as a party petitioner at this time.
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.
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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-09 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16503, A REQUEST TO CREATE A
SINGLE-LOT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSTRUCT SIX (6) CONDOMINIUM UNIT,C;
ON TWO (2) EXISTING PARCELS LOCATED AT 8701 AND 8703 BELMONT STREET
WITHIN THE RM-20 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member Piercy asked about the distance from the driveway to the buildings and
landscaping for the project.
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The Associate Planner stated the planter to planter curb dimension is 24 feet at the
entrance of the driveway and as it progresses into the driveway areas, the dimension is
29 feet. She stated the project meets the minimum requirements for landscaping on the
site.
Council Member Sondhi asked about trash enclosures and bins for Units 5 and 6 of the
project.
The Associate Planner stated that the site is too tight for the trash truck to pull into the
site so individual trash barrels will be used.
Council Member Sondhi asked about higher density projects and increased crime rates.
The Acting Chief of Police stated that higher density projects located off the street have
line of sight issues because they are more difficult to see. This particular project design
allows for easy access by foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Gary Covington, Covington Development, Inc., thanked staff for their
assistance through the process.
Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Robert and Cynthia Suniga, Cypress, spoke in favor of the project.
Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member McGill asked about curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction on
Belmont.
The Public Works Director stated the project is in Phase 3 of the ongoing Cypress
Acres development. The County is going out to bid for the improvement project.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piemy, to
adopt the Resolutions, by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-09 -
With Conditions and approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16503 - With Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5673
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-09 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5674
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16503 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-08, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A FOUR STORY FIVE LEVEL PARKING
STRUCTURE FOR PACIFICARE INC. ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5701
KATELLA AVENUE WITHIN THE PC-3 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK
ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Mayor Pro Tern Keenan asked if the parking structure will be gated with a key card for
the employees.
The Associate Planner stated it would be restricted to those with a key card and
employed by PacifiCare.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Ross Caulum, Director, Property and Procurement Services, PacifiCare,
Inc., stated the improvements to the property will be good aesthetically for the City and
also for the employees who work at the customer service center.
Mayor Pro Tern Keenan asked what the interim plan would be for parking while the
parking structure is under construction.
Mr. Caulum stated the most likely scenario will be additional off-site parking at the race
track and car pooling will be encouraged.
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 Tem Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
adopt the Resolution, by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-08 -
With Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5675
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-08 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2001-
217, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5440 CERRITOS AVENUE IN THE PBP PLANNED
BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Shuichi Yamaguchi, Ushio America, Inc., stated the purpose of the
request is for the sale of the property.
Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
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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 Tem Keenan, to
adopt the Resolution, by title only, approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 2001-217 - With
Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGilI, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5676
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2001-217-
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 2003-05, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, APPENDIX I -
ZONING, SUBSECTIONS 35.183.D AND E, MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS FOR
THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
The Assistant Community Development 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 public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
introduce for first reading the Ordinance, by title only, amending the Cypress City Code,
Appendix I - Zoning, Sections 35.183.D and E, Relating to Periodic Reviews of
Development Agreements.
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
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, APPENDIX I -
ZONING, SECTIONS 35.183.D AND E, RELATING TO PERIODIC
REVIEWS OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
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 Nos. 11 and 13 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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Council Member Piercy requested Item No. 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Council Member McGill requested Item No. 8 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 7, 10, 12, and 14.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Item No. 5:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE
23,2003.
Recommendation: Thatthe City Council approve the Minutes ofthe Meeting of June
23, 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: RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement for Prosecution
Services between the City and the County of Orange for a five-year period,
commencing July 1, 2003, and terminating on June 30, 2008, and authorize the Mayor
to sign the agreement.
Item No. 10: RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENTS1 PHASE 2, EXPANSION AND REMODEL OF
CYPRESS CITY HALL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-18.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a professional architectural
services contract for completion of conceptual drawings, preparation of construction
plans, specifications, and estimate, and construction support services for Civic Center
Improvements, Phase 2, Expansion and Remodel of Cypress City Hall to John Bates
Associates, 22952 Mill Creek Drive, Laguna Hills, California 92653, for an amount not
to exceed $70,020; and 2) Authorize $12,000 as a contingency to be used for
reimbursables (7 percent, in the amount of $5,000), and design contingency (10
percent, in the amount of $7,000).
Item No. 12: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
59977 THROUGH 60153.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MA TTERS:
Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF REVISED ART IN PUBLIC PLACES POLICY.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the revised Art in Public
Places Policy as recommended by the Recreation and Community Services
Commission.
Re.qardinq Item No. 8: AWARD OF CITY'S ANNUAL CURB, GUTTER, AND
SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-23,
Council Member McGill asked the Public Works Director to comment on the
significance of the contract amount.
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The Public Works Director stated that several years ago there was a smaller
expenditure of funds to address the problems of distressed sidewalks. A City-wide
inventory and survey was done of all sidewalks in the residential areas by an outside
consultant who identified approximately $650,000 of work that needed to be done. The
City Council approved a three-year program and in the first year approximately
$200,000 was spent on improvements. This year approximately $250,000 of work will
be done.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, that
the City Council: 1) Award the annual curb, gutter, and sidewalk maintenance contract
to CJ Construction, Inc., 11418 Fidel Avenue, Whittier, California 90605, for a one year
period, for an amount not to exceed $244,700, with the provision of renewing the
contract for three additional years, if there is a need for additional repair work, based on
mutual agreement of the contractor and the City; and 2) Accept the Curb, Gutter, and
Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Project No. 2002-37 as being satisfactorily
completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications by Perry Maness
Industries, Inc., 1101 E. Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90809-1477, and
authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion; 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Regarding Item No. 9: SUPPORT OF REQUEST FOR FEDERAL FUNDING BY
THE ORANGE COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF
THE COUNTY'S COASTAL WATERS, Council Member Piercy stated that recently the
issue of the fee increase has been in the newspapers. A large portion of the fee
increase is for infrastructure improvements and additional infrastructure to meet the
national Clean Water Act. To comply with the Clean Water Act, the C.C. Sanitation
District will be requesting assistance in funding from the federal government in the
amount of $3 million.
It was moved by Council Member Piemy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council support the request by the Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) in
seeking $3 million in Federal assistance in Fiscal Year 2004 to construct mandated
treatment facilities to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act, and authorize the
Mayor to sign a letter of support on their behalf.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNClLMEMBERS: None
Re.qardinq Item No. 11: SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04 WITHIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 (SORRENTO HOMES) OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS, Mayor McCoy stated that the Mello-Roos fees for Sorrento will be
decreasing .3 percent this year.
It was moved by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Council Member Piemy, that the City
Council, acting as the legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 1 (Sorrento
Homes), authorize the levy of a special tax for fiscal year 2003-04 within the District by
adopting the Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing the levy of a special tax
for fiscal year 2003-2004 within Community Facilities District No. 1 (Sorrento Homes) of
the City of Cypress, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Proposition 218 Certification.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5677
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ACTING AS THE LEGISLATIVE BODY OF COMMUNITY
FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 (SORRENTO HOMES) OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE LEVY OF A SPECIAL TAX FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2003-2004 WITHIN SUCH COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT.
Regarding Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION
AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO AGREEMENT NO. C-8-0189 WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR A FIVE-MONTH PERIOD1 JULY 1I 2003,
THROUGH DECEMBER 1, 2003, the City Manager stated an incorrect amount was
indicated in the staff report on this item.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that the information given in
the report indicated there would not be a change in the per ride fee, which was
incorrect. The per ride fee will increase from $10.10 to $10.75 and that the current
budget will support this increase.
Council Member Sondhi asked how the ride fee is paid.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that three agencies fund the
program: Office on Aging (30%), O.C. Transportation Authority (50%), and the City of
Cypress (20%). The actual rider does not pay any fee.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan,
that the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve Amendment No. 6 to Agreement No. C-
8-0169 with the Orange County Transportation Authority, extending the term of the
Agreement for five months, July 1, 2003, to December 1, 2003, as amended with
changes to the cost per passenger trip.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
END OFCONSENTCALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Noitems.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 15: DESIGN REVIEW COMMI'I-rEE PERMIT NO. 2003-03, A REQUEST TO
CONSTRUCT A WALGREENS DRUG STORE WITH A DRIVE THRU PHARMACY AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF BALL ROAD AND MOODY STREET (5505 BALI
ROAD) IN THE CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Mayor McCoy asked about the fence north of the property.
The Associate Planner stated that either a new fence would be built in conjunction with
an existing fence or, with permission from the adjacent property owner, the existing
fence would be extended.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan stated he had some concerns about the hours of operation and
noise impact on the surrounding neighborhood by the speaker system.
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Mayor McCoy stated he had concerns about the number of drug stores in the area.
The Associate Planner stated the Walgreens located at Bloomfield and Ball will be
closing when this store opens.
It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member Sondhi,
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, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No.
2003-03 - with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5678
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-03 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERR: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
The City Council meeting was recessed at 8:37 p.m.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Cypress City Council,
The Redevelopment Agency was called to order at 8:37 p.m.
PRESENT:
Agency Board Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Agency Vice
Chairperson Keenan, Agency Chairperson McCoy
ABSENT: None
It was moved by Agency Vice Chairperson Keenan and seconded by Agency Board
Member Sondhi, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 16.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 16.'. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO EXCLUSIVF
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND COSTCO
WHOLESALE CORPORATION.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency approve Amendment
No. 1 to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the Agency and Costco
Wholesale Corporation for the 18 acre site located at the northwest corner of Walker
Street and Katella Avenue.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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The City Council reconvened at 8:39 p.m.
New Business:
JOINT ITEM WITH THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
Item No. 17: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT - RBF CONSULTING'S URBAN DESIGN
STUDIO/2004 CYPRESS ZONING CODE.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
It was moved by Agency Vice Chairperson Keenan and seconded by Agency Board
Member Piercy, that the City Council and Cypress Redevelopment Agency acting
jointly: 1) Approve the Consultant Services Agreement with RBF Consulting's Urban
Design Studio; and 2) Approve appropriations from the General Fund and
Redevelopment Agency funds as follows:
Professional Contract Services
Professional Contract Services
Professional Contract Services
Professional Contract Services
Professional Contract Services
(carryover)
Account Number
4189-11-193-06
4189-35-194-06
4189-37-195-06
4189-38-197-06
4189-11-192-06
Amount
$55,000
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
$ 2,541
Total $87,541
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
The Redevelopment Agency was adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: ForMatters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERR:
Mayor McCoy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Piercy:
Attended O.C. Sanitation District meetings where the proposed fee increase was
discussed and adopted, with a one year increase of 15 percent this year and any future
increases requiring a 2/3 vote.
Council Member Sondhi:
Attended a state Housing Community and Economic Development Committee meeting
through the League of California Cities where a legislative update was provided and
mobile home park issues were discussed. Attended an O.C. Regional Airpod Authority
meeting where election of officers was held and approval of the budget for the next
fiscal year.
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Mayor Pro Tem Keenan;
Stated the 91 Freeway Advisory Committee and O.C. Transportation Authority met and
approved a toll policy for the Express Lanes that is congestion priced and triggered by
capacity levels. Attended the Fourth of July celebration at the Joint Forces Training
Base and commended staff for their work.
Mayor McCoy:
Attended the Fourth of July celebration at the Joint Forces Training Base and also
commended staff for their work at the event. Met with the manager of Shaw Carpets
with the City Manager and Community Development Director to discuss issues and tour
the facility.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McCoy adjourned the meeting at 8:53 p.m. to Monday, July
28, 2003, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY O~RESS
ATTEST:
LE~K OF '~-I~E CITY OF CYPRESS
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