Agenda 2003-09-22
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 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/AGENCY CHAIR FRANK McCOY
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR TIM KEENAN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER MIKE McGILL
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER ANNA L. PIERCY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER LYDIA SONDHI
WORKSHOP SESSION REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEM:
DISCUSSION REGARDING POTENTIAL AMENDMENTS TO THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER, LINCOLN
AVENUE, AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF
COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREAS
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 SESSIONCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Quitmeyer v. City of Cypress, et al.
Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 00CC15234
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
City of Cypress v. Mark Valadez
Colen & Lee Claim No. 066-01-00019
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of cases: One
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-19,
241-091-20, 241-091-21, 241-091-22, 241-091-23,
241-091-24, 241-091-25, 241-091-26, 241-091-27,
241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33,
241-091-34, 241-091-36, 241-231-24, 241-231-25,
241-231-26, and 241-231-28; Consisting of approximately
75 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
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Number 262-471-39;
Consisting of an Approximately 22,500 Square Foot Parcel
Located on the East Side of Walker Street, North of
Danny Avenue, in the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment
Project Area
Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive
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Director, and Agency Counsel
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS PRESENT CERTIFICATE OF SPECIAL
RECOGNITION TO JENNIFER HUNG, EVENT
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CHAIR, 1 ANNUAL AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
“RELAY FOR LIFE” EVENT
PRESENT PROCLAMATION TO ORANGE COUNTY
FIRE AUTHORITY BATTALION CHIEF BERNIE
O’NEILL, PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER
5-11, 2003, AS “FIRE PREVENTION WEEK” IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS
PRESENTATION OF TARGET CORPORATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT BY SENIOR
INVESTIGATOR STEVE STAULOFF, TARGET
CORPORATION, TO THE CYPRESS POLICE
DEPARTMENT
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.
If you would like to address the City Council, please complete the white
SPEAKER’S CARD
. The card is available at the speaker’s podium or
from the City Clerk. Please identify on the card your name, address, and
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the item on which you would like to speak, and return to the City Clerk.
SPEAKER’S CARD
The assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons
wishing to address the Council are recognized. Your name will be called
at the time the matter is heard by the Council.
***Recess the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended By
The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion
unless a member of the Council requests separate action on a specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 - 27)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of August 25, 2003.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
2. 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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3. PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 13, 2003 AS THE 15
ANNIVERSARY OF CYPRESS “POPS” ORCHESTRA.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
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proclaim September 13, 2003 as the 15 Anniversary of Cypress
“Pops” Orchestra.
4. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 22-27, 2003 AS
“OLDER WORKERS EMPLOYMENT WEEK” IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the week of September 22-27, 2003 as “Older Workers
Employment Week” in the City of Cypress.
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5. PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 26, 2003 AS “DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES DAY” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim September 26, 2003 as “Developmental Disabilities
Day” in the City of Cypress.
6. PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 AS “NATIONAL GOOD
NEIGHBOR DAY” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim September 28, 2003 as “National Good Neighbor Day”
in the City of Cypress.
7. PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 AS “RACE FOR THE
CURE DAY” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim September 28, 2003 as “Race for the Cure Day” in the
City of Cypress.
8. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2003 AS
“NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH,” AND
OCTOBER 17, 2003 AS “NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY” IN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the month of October, 2003 as “National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month,” and October 17, 2003 as “National
Mammography Day” in the City of Cypress.
9. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 5-11, 2003 AS “FIRE
PREVENTION WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the week of October 5-11, 2003 as “Fire Prevention
Week” in the City of Cypress.
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10. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 6-10, 2003 AS
“LAWSUIT ABUSE AWARENESS WEEK” IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the week of October 6-10, 2003 as “Lawsuit Abuse
Awareness Week” in the City of Cypress.
11. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 17-24, 2003 AS
“RED RIBBON WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the week of October 17-24, 2003 as “Red Ribbon Week”
in the City of Cypress.
12. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS AMENDING BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by
title only, titles as follows, amending Resolution No. 5131, establishing
benefits for Executive Management employees and Management
employees.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, A Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress, Amending
Resolution No. 5131, Establishing Benefits for Executive Management
Employees.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, A Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress, Amending
Resolution No. 5131, Establishing Benefits for Management Employees.
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY MANAGER TO ASSIGN TITLE AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES TO
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, establishing authority of the City Manager to
assign title and additional duties to Executive Management positions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, Establishing Authority of the City Manager to Assign
Title and Additional Duties to Executive Management Positions.
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14. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S
DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES GOAL AND PROGRAM
FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, adopting a Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises (DBE) Program; and 2) Establish the City’s annual DBE goal
for the period October 1, 2003, through September 30, 2004, to be
7.0%.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program for All Capital
Improvement Projects Undertaken by the City of Cypress That Will
Receive United States Department of Transportation Funding, and
Establishing a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for the Federal
Fiscal Year 2003-04.
15. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER
OR DESIGNEE TO DENY, COMPROMISE, OR SETTLE CERTAIN
LIABILITY AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS AND ACTIONS
AGAINST THE CITY AND BY THE CITY AGAINST THIRD PARTIES
NOT TO EXCEED SPECIFIED AMOUNTS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, authorizing the City Manager of the City of
Cypress, or the City Manager’s authorized designee, to deny,
compromise or settle certain liability and workers’ compensation claims
and actions against the City and by the City against third parties not to
exceed specified amounts.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing the City Manager of the City of Cypress, or the City
Manager’s Authorized Designee, to Deny, Compromise or Settle Certain
Liability and Workers’ Compensation Claims and Actions Against the
City and by the City Against Third Parties Not to Exceed Specified
Amounts.
16. AWARD OF ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT.
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Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the 2003-2004
Agreement for Animal Control and Shelter Services with the County of
Orange, and authorize the Mayor to sign and the City Clerk to attest the
Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
17. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002-03.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve additional
appropriations, transfers and sources for Fiscal Year 2002-03 as follows:
Additional Appropriations from the General Fund unreserved fund balance to:
Account 4004-11-163-05 (CTO Overtime) $ 36,000
Account 4217-11-161-05 (Office Rental) 10,000
Account 4207-11-163-05 (Vehicle Equipment Rental) 27,000
Additional Budget Transfer from the General Fund unreserved fund balance
to:
The Capital Projects Fund balance in the amount of $ 35,000
Additional Appropriations from the Capital Projects Fund balance to:
Account 4186-15-844-24 (Police Gun Range) $ 35,000
Additional Appropriations from the Central Services Fund balance to:
Account 4156-76-626-08 (Police Expansion Maint. Services) $ 10,000
Account 4106-76-634-08 (Gas/ Auto Supplies) 27,000
Additional Estimated Revenues to the Central Services Fund balance from:
Account 3640-76 (Office Rents) $ 10,000
Account 3641-76 (Vehicle Rents) 27,000
18. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 CARRYOVER OF
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE
CITY OF CYPRESS TO FISCAL YEAR 2003-04.
Recommended Action: That the City Council:
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1. Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2003-04 for the
carryover items as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as
follows:
11 General Fund $ 546,190
15 Capital Projects Fund 1,850,679
24 Traffic Mitigation Fund 106,363
26 Local Drainage Facility Fund 105,590
27 Corporate Center Maintenance District #1 8,536
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund 677,049
41 Sewer Fund 157,091
76 Central Services Fund 7,245
89 Print Shop/IS Fund 19,108
90 Capital Replacement Fund 687,249
TOTAL $4,165,100
2.
Authorize the transfer of funds to support continuing appropriations
in Fiscal Year 2003-04 as listed below:
FROM TO AMOUNT
11 General Fund 15 Capital Projects $ 191,654
11 General Fund 90 Capital Replacement 12,753
29 CATV Network 90 Capital Replacement 10,980
30 Supp Law Enforcement 90 Capital Replacement 4,633
35 RDA – Civic Center Fund 15 Capital Projects 205,950
39 Measure M Gas Tax 22 Special Gas Tax 673,626
TOTAL $1,099,596
3. Authorize the continuation of the following grant revenue to support
continuing appropriations to Fiscal Year 2003-04:
11 General Fund $ 76,008
39 Measure M Gas Tax 494,161
41 Sewer Fund 110,838
TOTAL $681,007
4. Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2003-04 for items
encumbered at June 30, 2003 as detailed in Attachment B and
summarized below:
11 General Fund $31,048
15 Capital Projects Fund 832,482
22 Special Gas Tax 2106 Fund 673,626
39 Measure M Gas Tax Fund 56,407
41 Sewer Fund 28,971
76 Central Services Fund 12,536
89 Print Shop/IS Fund 26,530
90 Capital Replacement Fund 2,208
TOTAL $1,663,808
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19. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CYPRESS
POLICE DEPARTMENT LABORATORY REMODEL, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2003-34.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the remodel of the Cypress Police Department
laboratory and authorize staff to solicit bids for the project.
20. ACCEPTANCE OF 2002-03 RESIDENTIAL STREET SLURRY SEAL,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-12.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the 2002-03
Residential Street Slurry Seal, Public Works Project No. 2003-12, as
being completed in substantial conformance with the project
specifications; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $11,896 to
Pavement Coatings Company, 5312 Cypress Street, Cypress, California
90630; 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.
21. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16322. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8812 LA SALLE STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
No. 16322 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
22. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16493. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5231 LINCOLN AVENUE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
No. 16493 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
23. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16508. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4821-4841 GRACE AVENUE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
No. 16508 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
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24. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
POSITIONS OF POLICE LIEUTENANT AND POLICE CAPTAIN.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, adopt the updated class specifications for the regular full-time
positions of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain.
25. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
AUGUST, 2003.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of August, 2003.
26. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 60846 THROUGH 61312.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant registers.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
27. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 CARRYOVER OF CONTINUING
APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT TO FISCAL YEAR 2003-04.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District:
1. Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2003-04 for items
encumbered at June 30, 2003 as detailed in Attachment A and summarized
below:
12 General Fund $17,271
2. Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2003-04 for the carryover
of continuing appropriations as detailed in Attachment A and summarized as
follows:
12 General Fund $809,150
83 Central Services Fund $ 50,000
3. Authorize the transfers of funds to support continuing appropriations in
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Fiscal Year 2003-04 as listed below:
FROM TO AMOUNT
83 Central Services Fund 12 Rec & Park District $112,073
13 Park Development Fund 12 Rec & Park District $387,747
4. Authorize the continuation of the following grant revenue to support
continuing appropriations to Fiscal Year 2003-04:
12 General Fund – State Park Bonds (3511-12) $64,439
12 General Fund – State Park Bonds (3511-12) $64,439
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
No items.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of
Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (28 - 30)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
***Reconvene the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion
unless a member of the Redevelopment Agency requests separate action on a
specific item.
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CONSENT CALENDAR:
28. CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE EXCLUSIVE
NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND COSTCO WHOLESALE
CORPORATION.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board
approve Amendment No. 2 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.
29. APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2002-03.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board
approve additional appropriations for Fiscal Year 2002-03 as follows:
Appropriate $12,000 to account 4299-35-194-06 (Development
Assistance) from the fund balance of the Civic Center Project Area
Capital Projects Fund; and
Appropriate $10,000 to account 4179-38-197-06 (Legal Services) from
the fund balance of the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course
Project Area (LART) Capital Projects Fund.
30. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2002-03 CARRYOVER OF
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND ENCUMBRANCES FOR THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO FISCAL YEAR 2003-04.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
Board:
1. Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2003-04 for the
carryover of continuing appropriations as detailed in Attachment A
and summarized as follows:
35 Civic Center Project Fund $ 1,337
37 Lincoln Avenue Project Fund $ 23,682
38 LART Project Fund $ 9,847
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36 Low and Moderate Housing Set-Aside Fund $ 423,735
2. Authorize the appropriation of funds in Fiscal Year 2003-04 for items
encumbered at June 30, 2003 as detailed in Attachment B and
summarized below:
35 Civic Center Project Fund $ 5,727
37 Lincoln Avenue Project Fund $ 2,093
38 LART Project Fund $ 16,153
36 Low and Moderate Housing Set-Aside Fund $ 14,914
3. Authorize the transfers of funds to support continuing appropriations
in Fiscal Year
2003-04 as listed below:
FROM TO AMOUNT
35 Civic Center Project Fund 15 City CIP Fund $205,950
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
1. Discussion Regarding Statewide Ballot Initiative to Require Voter Approval
Before State Government May Take Local Tax Funds
(Requested by Council Member McGill)
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
of the Cypress City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, October 13, 2003,
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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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 18day of September, 2003.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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