Minutes 2003-07-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 28, 2003
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor
McCoy in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council Members McGill, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem Keenan
Council Member Piercy, Mayor McCoy
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, Cypress Employees 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), Quitmeyer v. City of Cypress, et al., Orange County Superior
Court, Case Number 00CC15234.
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 5:34 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 7:05 p.m. by
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McGill, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency
Vice Chair Keenan
ABSENT: Council/Agency Board Member Piercy, Mayor/Agency Chair McCoy
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 Planner and City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
Keenan.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor Pro Tem presented Certificates of Appreciation to outgoing commissioners
on the Cable Television Commission, Recreation and Community Services
Commission, Senior Citizens Commission, and Traffic Commission.
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REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor Pro Tem asked for the repod of the Closed Session Agenda items
discussed earlier in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the City 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,
Cypress Employees Association. A briefing on the status of these negotiations was
provided to the Council and no action was taken.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met regarding Conference 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 Number
00CC15234. The City Attorney and Chief of Police provided a confidential status report
regarding this litigation. A Mandatory Settlement Conference is scheduled at the end of
the week that the City is required to participate in good faith. The City Council
unanimously authorized the City to engage in such good faith negotiations.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met regarding Conference with Legal
Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b),
Number of Cases: One. The City Attorney discussed with the City Council the facts and
circumstances, which could give rise to litigation in one case.
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 Pro Tem Keenan asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included
on the meeting Agenda to come forward.
None.
The Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 7:17 p.m.
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.
2003-07 AND VARIANCE NO. 2003-04, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT FOURTEEN
(14) DETACHED CONDOMINIUM UNITS, INCLUDING A VARIANCE TO ALLOW A
REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF OPEN PARKING SPACES AND A
DECREASE IN THE REQUIRED LANDSCAPED OPEN AREA FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5732 LINCOLN AVENUE WITHIN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY
ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Chris Ketz, Planning Consultant for the project, asked that the variance request be
withdrawn for the decreased landscaping. She stated that developing the property for
commercial use would result in a long narrow building with parking on one side or
parking in the front with the building in the back. The proposed residential design is the
best site use that could be accomplished with this difficult lot.
Nasser Moghadam, Project Architect, stated that he appreciated City staff assistance
on the project. He stated that in order to comply with staff concerns, the entrance has
been offset, there is a 10 foot setback from the Lincoln frontage with fencing and
landscaping, the units have been staggered on the site and each unit has individual
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landscaping, a turn area for the fire department has been included, and additional
parking has been added.
Pat Brown, Planning Consultant for the project, stated that the project provides nice
housing for the community, and meets the needs of the community and home buyers.
Cary Hairabedian, real estate agent, stated that he represented the owner in the sale
and purchase of the property and that at that time, there was never any mention of any
zoning changes. He stated that he has approached the neighboring properties and they
are not interested in selling.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
item.
Randy Flores, Cypress, spoke in favor of the project.
Harry Tatarian, Cypress, spoke in favor of the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the
item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member McGill asked for clarification from staff on the issues of parking and
landscaping, specifically turf block.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that turf block is an industry
term that refers to a structural element that is put in the ground that has structural
rigidity that allows heavy vehicles to drive on it but landscaping can grow through.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the parking standard for
detached condominiums that was approved by City Council was tied to a number of
developments in the last two years, which resembled single-family residences but are
condominiums.
Council Member McGill stated his concerns related to the parking and lot size for the
project.
Council Member Sondhi stated that there is the challenge to provide housing for the
community and also to provide the best land use for a particular site. She stated that
she is also concerned with parking at the project.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan asked if all of the pamels surrounding the project are in the
redevelopment project area, specifically the Post Office.
The Community Development Director stated the Post Office is in the redevelopment
project area and the parcel to the west is not in the project area. He stated the General
Plan, the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan, and Affordable Housing Strategy encourage the
development of housing and the Council has approved projects that meet with current
development standards, which this project does not.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
adopt the Resolutions, by titles only, denying without prejudice Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-07 for the Construction of 14 Detached Residential Units at 5732 Lincoln
Avenue, and denying without prejudice Variance No. 2003-04 for a Reduction in the
Number of Parking Spaces and Landscaped Open Area for a Fourteen (14) Unit
Detached Condominium Project Located at 5732 Lincoln Avenue in the City of Cypress.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Piercy and McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. 5679
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2003-07 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 14 DETACHED
RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT 5732 LINCOLN AVENUE.
RESOLUTION NO. 5680
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
DENYING WITHOUT PREJUDICE VARIANCE NO. 2003-04 FOR A
REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES AND
LANDSCAPED OPEN AREA FOR A FOURTEEN (14) UNIT
DETACHED CONDOMINIUM PROJECT LOCATED AT 5732 LINCOLN
AVENUE IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAl
YEAR 2003-04, CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615-90.
The Public Works Director provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the
item.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan 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 Council Member McGill, to
adopt the Resolution by title only, Ordering the Renewal of the Cypress Corporate
Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2003-04, Pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and Confirming the Diagram and Assessment
Thereof.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Piercy and McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. 5681
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE RENEWAL OF THE CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-04, PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AND CONFIRMING
THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT THEREOF.
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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.
Council Member McGill requested Item No. 13 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Council Member Sondhi requested Item Nos. 10 and 12 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 9, 11, and 14 through 19.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 OOUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
Item No. 3:
McGill, Sondhi and Keenan
None
Piemy and McCoy
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY
14, 2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of July
14, 2003, as submitted.
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. 5: A REQUEST FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2002-04 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SECOND WATER WELL WITHIN AN EXISTING WELL
FACILITY.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, extending
Design Review Committee Permit No. 2002-04, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A"
of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 5682
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR TIME EXTENSION OF DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2002-04 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 6: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING SALARIES FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS, MID-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS, AND
THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, PERSONNEL ANALYST,
PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN, AND SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only,
establishing salary ranges and benefits for executive management positions, mid-
management positions, and compensation for the classifications of Management
Assistant, Personnel Analyst, Personnel Technician, and Secretary to the City
Manager.
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RESOLUTION NO. 5690
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, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5258 AND ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES
AND BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5683
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, RESCINDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5259 AND ESTABLISHING SALARY RANGES
AND BENEFITS FOR MID-MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5684
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, AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 5260 AND ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT,
PERSONNEL ANALYST, PERSONNEL TECHNICIAN, AND
SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER.
Item No. 7: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENTEMPLOYEES.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, amending
benefits for Management employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 5685
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, SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5131, ESTABLISHING
BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Item No. 8: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION FOR CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2003
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, concerning
wages, salaries, fringe benefits and conditions of employment for the Cypress Police
Management Association.
RESOLUTION NO. 5686
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS POLICE MANAGEMENT
ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES, SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS
AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
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Item No. 9: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS' ASSOCIATION FOR CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1,
2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, concerning
wages, salaries, fringe benefits and conditions of employment for the Cypress
Maintenance Supervisors' Association.
RESOLUTION NO. 5687
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISORS'
ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES, SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS
AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Item No. 11: SUPPORT FOR SB 20 RELATED TO HAZARDOUS ELECTRONIC
WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAMS.
Recommendation: That the City Council support SB 20 (Sher) to establish a program
for manufacturers to share responsibility for the collection and recycling of hazardous
electronic waste, and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support and forward to
appropriate legislators.
Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH LORICK ASSOCIATER
CONSULTING FOR IMPLEMENTING THE MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS FINAl
REPORT.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a contract for implementing the
Maintenance Operations Final Report with Lorick Associates Consulting, 1209
Manhattan Avenue, Suite 310, Manhattan Beach, California 90266, in the amount of
$50,39O.
Item No. 15: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF REQUEST BY THF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-09 AND VARIANCE NO. 2001-03, FOR THF
CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO MILLION GALLON WATER RESERVOIR, PUMP
HOUSEI AND WATER TRANSMISSION LINE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4651 CRESCENT AVENUE IN THE PS PUBLIC & SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
the extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-09 and Variance No. 2001-03 (until
July 22, 2004), subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 5689
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2001-09 AND VARIANCE NO. 2001-03 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 16: ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF SKATE PARK AT VETERANS
PARK, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-35.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Construction of Skate Park at
Veterans Park, Public Works Project No. 2002-35, as being satisfactorily completed in
substantial conformance with the project specifications in the final amount of
$123,840.53; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $12,384.05 to Seashore
Construction Inc., 1930 Old Tustin Avenue, Santa Ana, California 92705-7811; 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.
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Item No. 17: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16376. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BALL ROAD AND HOLDER STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16376 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 18: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE,
2003.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 19: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
60154 THROUGH 60373.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Reqarding Item No. 10: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION
PLAN ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION
OF RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT, Council
Member Sondhi asked if the position is for open recruitment or for current and existing
staff.
The City Manager stated it will be an open recruitment.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McGill,
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, establishing
compensation for the classification of Recreation and Community Services
Superintendent in the City's Classification Plan.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
McGill, Sondhi and Keenan
None
Piercy and McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. 5688
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
COMPENSATION FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF RECREATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT IN THE CITY'S
CLASSIFICATION PLAN.
Regarding Item No. 13: RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF CYPRESS ACRES, PHASE 4 STREET AND STORM
DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-09, Council Member
McGill asked the City Manager to provide some details about the project.
The City Manager stated the improvements for Cypress Acres were initially to be
completed by the County of Orange. The City is moving forward in a multiple phase
attempt to improve the area.
The Public Works Director stated that Cypress Acres is a County area west of Moody,
north of Lincoln, and south of Crescent. Each phase represents a quadrant of this area.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 were completed several years ago, which included the
improvement of curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street paving, and drainage. Currently Phase
3 is moving forward with the project ready to go out to bid for construction. The bids will
be opened in September and construction should start in the fall. Phase 3 will include
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all of the same improvements except for sidewalks. Phase 4 is for engineering services
for the design of that project, which is similar to Phase 3. The funding for the
engineering work of Phase 4 is coming from a Community Development Block Grant
administered by the County. Currently there is no money identified for the construction
of Phase 4, but staff is hopeful of making an application for additional funding from the
next CDBG projects.
The Public Works Director stated the sidewalks for Phase 3 and 4 require an extended
period of time to acquire the right-of-way for the additional area that is needed for the
sidewalks behind the curb and gutter. Each individual property owner must be
negotiated with to acquire the property, which is a time consuming process.
Council Member Sondhi asked about strategies the City could take regarding children's
safety in crossing the street without sidewalks and where the crossing guard is located
for King School.
The Acting Chief of Police stated that he was not aware of any issues concerning safety
at the school and that staff and the contractor providing crossing guard services are
open to looking at the issue more comprehensively.
The City Manager stated that staff would make an assessment before school starts of
existing conditions, incidents, and creative ways that would provide assistance for
students crossing.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Sondhi,
that the City Council: 1) Increase estimated revenue in Account No. 3572-15 for receipt
of Fiscal Year 2003-04 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, in the
amount of $155,000, for design of Cypress Acres Phase 4 Street and Storm Drain
Improvements; and 2) Appropriate $155,000 from the Capital Improvement Program
unreserved fund balance to Account No. 4189-15-854-21 for Cypress Acres Phase 4
project; and 3) Award a professional civil engineering services contract for preparation
of plans, specifications, and estimate for Cypress Acres Phase 4 Street and Storm
Drain Improvements to RBF Consulting, 14725 Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92618-
2027, for an amount not to exceed $111,490; and 4) Authorize $16,700 (15% of Bid
Amount) as contingency to be used for design contingency and unforeseen work.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 2 COUNCILMEMBERS:
McGill, Sondhi and Keenan
None
Piercy and McCoy
Reqardin.q Item No. 12: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CROSSING GUARD
SERVICES, Council Member Sondhi stated that her questions were answered during
Item No. 13.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McGill,
that the City Council: 1) Dispense with the formal competitive bidding process, pursuant
to City Code Section 21-A10C, D, and F, since All City Management Services is the
sole source vendor; and 2) Award a one (1) year contract for crossing guard services to
All City Management Services, Inc., 1749 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, California
90035, for an amount not to exceed $144,468 per year.
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ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING)
Item No. 20: SECOND READING OF 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.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Sondhi,
that the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title only, amending the Cypress City
Code, Appendix I - Zoning, Sections 35.183D and E, Relating to Periodic Reviews of
Development Agreements.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi and Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
2 COUNCILMEMBERS: Piercy and McCoy
ORDINANCE NO. 1043
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CYPRESS CITY CODE, APPENDIX I -
ZONING, SECTIONS 35.183D AND E, RELATING TO PERIODIC
REVIEWS OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
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.
The City Council meeting was recessed at 8:40 p.m.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Cypress City Council,
The Redevelopment Agency was reconvened at 8:40 p.m.
PRESENT: Agency Board Members McGill, Sondhi and Agency Vice
Chairperson Keenan
ABSENT:
Agency Board Member Piercy and Agency Chairperson McCoy
New Business:
Item No. 21: APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6122 LINCOLN AVENUE.
The Deputy Executive Director provided background information on this item.
Agency Board Member Sondhi asked if everything built on the site would be affordable
units.
The Deputy Executive Director stated the use of the Low and Moderate Income
Housing funds would require that a portion of the development include affordability
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components. The Agency could choose to not develop an affordable housing project,
but just a market rate housing project, and then reimburse the Affordable Housing fund.
Agency Board Member McGill asked about the Request for Proposal for the
development and the different sources who may respond.
The Deputy Executive Director stated that all options would be determined by the
Agency, including partnering with a non-profit agency or for sale housing.
Agency Vice Chair Keenan asked if a mixed use would qualify, with a retail component
and housing component, and could the Agency wait to develop the property until other
parcels become available.
The Deputy Executive Director stated that a mixed use is permitted and that pumhasing
the property will keep the options open for the Agency.
It was moved by Agency Board Member McGill and seconded by Agency Board
Member Sondhi, that the Cypress Redevelopment Agency: 1) Approve the Purchase
and Sale Agreement with Answer Network-Cypress, Inc. for the Agency's acquisition of
the approximately one (1) acre parcel located at 6122 Lincoln Avenue; and 2) Approve
an appropriation from the unreserved fund balance of the Agency's Low and Moderate
Income Housing Fund in the amount of $1,270,000 to the following account number:
4176-36-196-06.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
3 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi and Keenan
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
2 AGENCY MEMBERS: Piercyand McCoy
The City Council reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Steve St. Clair, Cypress, spoke regarding the mission statement of the Cypress
Interfaith Council as it relates to affordable housing, and complimented the City Council
for their proactive approach to purchasing available property for redevelopment.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor McCoy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member McGill:
Attended a League of California Cities conference in Monterey. Attended the Mayor's
Breakfast and the Cypress Community Festival. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board
meeting where various pieces of equipment were on display. Commended Mayor Pro
Tem Keenan on his work on the Centerline project for the O.C. Transportation
Authority.
Council Member Sondhi:
Attended a Housing and Community Development Project Advisory Committee meeting
where possible affordable housing funding availability was discussed. Attended the
Mayor's Breakfast and the Cypress Community Festival, and as part of the City's
birthday celebration, read a "Happy Birthday Cypress" book by Dr. Seuss to children.
Attended a Housing and Community Development Commission meeting where year
end reports were provided.
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 28, 2003
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan:
Attended a League of California Cities conference in Monterey. Attended an O.C.
Transportation Authority Board meeting where the plan to refinance OCTA debt was
approved. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District meeting for Council Member Piercy.
Commended staff and volunteers for their hard work at the Cypress Community
Festival. Stated he plans on attending the O.C. Council of Governments General
Assembly meeting and would be happy to be the voting delegate on behalf of the City
Council.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
ADJOURNMENT OF AGENCY AND COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tern Keenan adjourned the
meeting at 9:03 p.m, to Monday, August 11, 2003, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the
Executive Board Room,
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