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2021-04-2675 REGULAR MEETING CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL APRIL 26, 2021 6:00 P.M. The Cypress City Council conducted this meeting via webinar/teleconference in accordance with California Governor Newsom's Executive Orders N-29-20 and COVID- 19 pandemic protocols. Mayor Peat called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Jon Peat Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry Council Member Anne Hertz Council Member Frances Marquez (via teleconference) Council Member Paulo Morales STAFF PRESENT City Manager Peter Grant City Attorney Fred Galante (via teleconference) Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton Human Resources Administrator Regina Nguyen City Clerk Alisha Farnell ORAL COMMUNICATIONS The City Clerk reported that two comments were received via email prior to the submittal deadline. The comments were provided to Council Members and made available to the public as part of Agenda Item No. 2 in the online agenda packet. CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session as follows: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiators: City Manager and Director of Finance and Administrative Services Employee Groups: • Executive Management • Mid -Management • Confidential • Cypress Employees' Association • Cypress Maintenance Employees' Association • Cypress Police Management Association • Cypress Police Officers' Association At 6:02 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting. RECONVENE Mayor Peat called the 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. ROLL CALL 76 Cypress City Council, also acting as the Ex -Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District Mayor Jon Peat Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Berry Council Member Anne Hertz Council Member Frances Marquez (via teleconference) Council Member Paulo Morales STAFF PRESENT City Manager Peter Grant City Attorney Fred Galante (via teleconference) Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton (via teleconference) Director of Community Development Doug Dancs (via teleconference) Director of Recreation and Community Services Cameron Harding Chief of Police Mark Lauderback Planning Director Alicia Velasco City Clerk Alisha Farnell Assistant Director of Finance & Administrative Services Donna Mullally (via teleconference) Recreation and Community Services Manager Jeff Draper Police Captain Matt Timney (via teleconference) Senior Management Analyst Jason Machado (via teleconference) Recreation Supervisor Jenni Worsham (via teleconference) Management Analyst Kirsten Graham (via teleconference) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Berry led the Pledge of Allegiance. INVOCATION Pastor Trevor Cooper, First Baptist Church of Cypress, led the Invocation. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding the sole item listed on the agenda, received a briefing on the status of negotiations, and no reportable action was taken. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Limited to 30 minutes — three minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City Council) Jeff Morin, Huntington Beach, spoke on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim - Cypress regarding Agenda Item No. 15. Samantha Johnson, Los Alamitos, spoke on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim -Cypress regarding Agenda Item No. 15. Daniel Klatzker, Fullerton, spoke on behalf of Lexington Junior High School in support of Agenda Item No. 13. Dr. Terrisa Ha, Cypress, spoke on behalf of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Anaheim - Cypress regarding Agenda Item No. 15. Dr. Kevin Hodgson, San Dimas, spoke on behalf of Cypress High School in support of Agenda Item No. 13. Shelley Henderson, Cypress, spoke on behalf of the Cypress Chamber of Commerce and thanked the City Council for its support of the community non-profit organizations and the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC HEARINGS 77 Item No. 1: Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Prohibiting Unauthorized Camping and Storage of Personal Property in Public Areas The City Attorney provided a report on this item. City Council discussion ensued. Mayor Peat opened the Public Hearing. There was no public comment. Mayor Peat closed the Public Hearing. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to approve the first reading of an Ordinance prohibiting unauthorized camping and storage of personal property in public areas. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action on a specific item. Council Member Morales stated that Agenda Item No. 12, the Warrant Register, includes electronic fund transfer no. 9103 for $795.96 for a reimbursement he receives as a retired employee of the City of Cypress. He indicated that in voting for any motion to approve the Warrant Register, he would not be voting on electronic fund transfer no. 9103 for the reason disclosed. It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Council Member Hertz, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 12. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 2: Receive and File Public Comments Submitted for the April 26, 2021 City Council Meeting Recommendation: Receive and file submitted public comments. Item No. 3: Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further Reading Item No. 4: Accept Lincoln Avenue Median Restoration, Project 229 Recommendation: 1. Accept the Lincoln Avenue Median Restoration, Project 229, in the amount of $798,766.89 and approve the final payment of $39,938.40 to KASA Construction; and 2. Authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder. Item No. 5: Adjust the Community Plate - Hot Meal Program Food Providers Meal Limits 78 Recommendation: Remove the 1,000 meal/$15,000 limit for food providers in the Community Plate - Hot Meal Program. Item No. 6: Approve Joint Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District for Pavement Rehabilitation Work on Orange Avenue Recommendation: Approve an agreement with the Orange County Sanitation District to share the cost of pavement rehabilitation on Orange Avenue. Item No. 7: Approve a Park Development Fee Deferral Agreement with Los Alamitos Race Course Recommendation: 1. Approve a Park Development Fee Deferral Agreement with Los Alamitos Race Course; and 2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Covenant Agreement. Item No. 8: Proclaim the Month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month Recommendation: Proclaim the month of April 2021 as Earthquake Preparedness Month Item No. 9: Proclaim the Month of April 2021 as the Month of the Military Child Recommendation: Proclaim the month of April 2021 as the Month of the Military Child. Item No. 10: Proclaim the Week of May 9-15, 2021 as National Police Week Recommendation: Proclaim the week of May 9-15, 2021 as National Police Week. Item No. 11: Receive and File the attached Investment Report for the Month Ended March 31, 2021 Recommendation: Receive and file the attached investment reports. Item No. 12: Approve Register of Warrants, Transfers, and Wires Issued for the Period of March 27, 2021 through April 9, 2021 Recommendation: Approve the attached payment register summarized below for the period of March 27, 2021 through April 9, 2021: • Electronic Funds Transfers 9087 through 9116 • Warrants 56409 through 56503 • Payroll Transfer W1443 NEW BUSINESS Item No. 13: Accept State of California Tobacco Grant Program Grant for School Resource Officer and Tobacco Retailer Compliance Program The Chief of Police provided a report on this item. City Council discussion ensued. It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to adopt a Resolution accepting a three-year State of California Tobacco Grant Program School Resource Officer/Tobacco Retailer Compliance Program grant in the amount of $709,223; and authorize one additional Police Officer position to serve in a School Resource Officer special assignment from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024; 79 and authorize the City Manager to enter into a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding with Anaheim Union High School District. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 6832 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $709,223 FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF ATTORNEY GENERAL, TOBACCO LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM Item No. 14: Select a Name for the New Park at Lexington and Cerritos The Director of Recreation and Community Services provided a report on this item. City Council discussion ensued. It was moved by Council Member Morales, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to select Lexington Park as the name for the new park; and defer a naming rights partnership until the park completes its first year of operation. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 15: Approve Non -Profit Grant Awards for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022- 23 and COVID-19 Support Requests Council Member Hertz recused herself from the item and exited the room due to her employment at one of the organizations in consideration to receive a grant. The Recreation and Community Services Manager provided a report on this item. City Council discussion ensued. It was moved by Council Member Marquez, and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, to approve $1,018,789 of grant funding as part of the Non -Profit Grant Request Program for Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23; and approve $300,000 of one-time direct support to non-profit organizations for costs and lost revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Pro Tem Berry stated that when voting on this item, in particular to approve $1,018,789 of grant funding as part of the Non -Profit Grant Request Program from Fiscal Years 2021-22 and 2022-23, she would like the record to reflect that she is abstaining from voting on the grant for the Cypress Children's Advocacy Council as she serves as the volunteer President of said organization. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz Item No. 16: Receive an Update from the City Manager and City Departments Regarding the COVID-19 Emergency, and Provide Direction Concerning City Operations, Allocation of City Resources, Maintenance of Essential Services, 80 Temporary Suspension and/or Closure of Non -Essential Public Services and Facilities, Management of City Finances, Measures Necessary to Protect Public Health and Safety, and Expenditures Necessary to Meet the Community's Needs. The City Manager provided an update on this item. There were no comments or questions from the City Council. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Berry, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to receive and file the update on City operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 17: Receive an Update from the COVID-19 Pandemic Advisory Ad Hoc Subcommittee and Provide Direction Mayor Peat provided an update on this item. There were no comments or questions from the City Council. It was moved by Council Member Hertz, and seconded by Council Member Morales, to receive and file the update from the COVID-19 Pandemic Advisory Ad Hoc Subcommittee. AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Hertz, Marquez, Morales, Berry and Peat NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Item No. 18: Request the City Council Place Reconsideration of its April 12 Approval of Item No. 13 Initiate Environmental Review of Scenario or Scenarios to Meet the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment as Part of the Housing Element Update on an Upcoming City Council Agenda Council Member Marquez spoke on this item. City Council discussion ensued. It was moved by Council Member Marquez to place reconsideration of the City Council's April 12 approval of Item No. 13 Initiate Environmental Review of Scenario or Scenarios to Meet the City's Regional Housing Needs Assessment as Part of the Housing Element Update on an upcoming City Council agenda. Motion failed for lack of a second. Item No. 19: Request the City Council Place Discussion of an Additional Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)/Housing Element Update Workshop on an Upcoming City Council Agenda Council Member Marquez spoke on this item. City Council discussion ensued. Council Member Marquez stated she was satisfied with the existing schedule of an additional workshop to be held in September. No action was taken. 81 Item No. 20: Request the City Council Place a Discussion of the Los Alamitos Race Course Redevelopment Services Team on an Upcoming City Council Agenda Council Member Marquez spoke on this item. City Council discussion ensued. Council Member Marquez indicated she would review the decision on this item made by the prior City Council. No action was taken. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Five minutes per speaker, unless extended by the City Council) None. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS AND REMARKS None. CITY MANAGER REMARKS The City Manager stated that this was Chief Lauderback's first appearance in the Council Chambers and commended the years of work that went into securing School Resource Officer grant funding. He further commended the City Council on its support of community non-profit organizations through the Non -Profit Grant Request Program and COVID-10 pandemic support for non -profits. ADJOURNMENT — IN MEMORY OF CYPRESS RESIDENT BOBBIE BLOCH Mayor Peat adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. to an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, May 10, 2021, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. ATTEST: WilDt CITY CL K OF THE ITY OF CYPRESS MA .Y11 ih •- OF TH CITY OF CYPRESS