Agenda 2003-10-13
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2003
5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 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 ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCES AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 211
TO ELIMINATE THE TIME LIMIT FOR INCURRING
INDEBTEDNESS IN 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 SESSIONCITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Nevis Homes, LLC v. City of Cypress, et al.
Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 03CC11128
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
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
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PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION BY MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK
DRIVING (MADD) OF 25-LEVEL DEUCE AWARD TO
CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER
PAULO MORALES
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
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at the time the matter is heard by the Council.
***Recess the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (1)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended By
The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANTS: CITIZENS’ OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY (COPS) GRANT
FUNDS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Conduct a public
hearing consistent with the legal mandates associated with the Citizens’
Option for Public Safety/Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund;
and 2) Approve an increase of estimated revenues for fiscal year
2003/2004, in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (AB
3229) in Other Grants account number 3525-30-999-99 for $100,000;
and 3) Approve the continued use of grant funds for one (1) Police
Services Officer position, which was approved in fiscal year 1999/2000,
as these funds, in the amount of $66,703, will pay for the Police Services
Officer’s salary for fiscal year 2003/2004; and 4) Approve the continued
use of the remaining funds for one (1) Police Officer position, which was
approved during fiscal year 2001/2002, as these remaining funds,
$33,297, will pay for a portion of that officer’s salary for fiscal year
2003/2004; and 5) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving an increase of estimated revenues for fiscal year 2002/2003
in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund to be used to pay
for the salary of a Police Services Officer and a portion of the salary for a
Police Officer.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Approving an Increase of Estimated Revenues for Fiscal Year
2002/2003 in the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund to be
Used to Pay for the Salary of a Police Services Officer and a Portion of
the Salary for a Police Officer.
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 (2 - 12)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meetings of September 8 and September 22, 2003.
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Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Mayor Pro
Tem Keenan abstaining on the minutes of September 22, 2003,
due to his absence from the meeting.
3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
4. PROCLAIMING OCTOBER 25, 2003 AS “MAKE A
DIFFERENCE DAY” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim October 25, 2003 as “Make a Difference Day” in the City
of Cypress.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE
CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF MILITARY
SERVICE CREDIT AS PUBLIC SERVICE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, establishing notice of intention to approve an
amendment to the contract between the Board of Administration of the
California Public Employees’ Retirement System and the City of
Cypress.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Establishing Notice of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract
Between the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’
Retirement System and the City of Cypress.
6. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-06,
A REQUEST TO REPLACE AN EXISTING NON-CONFORMING
ANTENNA FACILITY WITH A STEALTH ANTENNA FACILITY ON AN
EXISTING HOTEL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5865 KATELLA AVENUE
WITHIN THE PC-3 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2003-06 – With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2003-06 –
With Conditions.
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7. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ONE MAINTENANCE
TRUCK REPLACEMENT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a contract to
purchase one (1) 2004 Chevrolet 2500 HD utility pick-up truck from
Wondries Chevrolet Fleet Division, 1247 W. Main Street, Alhambra,
California 91801, in the amount of $30,352.10.
8. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR REMODEL OF THE
CYPRESS COUNCIL CHAMBER AND DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT
FOR REPLACEMENT OF AUDIO/VISUAL SYSTEMS, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2001-18.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for Remodel of Cypress Council Chamber, Public Works
Project No. 2001-18; and 2) Authorize staff to advertise the project for
bid; and 3) Approve the design/build specifications for replacement of
Audio/Visual Systems, Public Works Project No. 2001-18; and
4) Authorize staff to advertise the design/build contract for bid.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM TARGET CORPORATION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the grant in the
amount of $1,000 from the Target Corporation and increase estimated
revenues (3711-11, Expense Reimbursement) in the General Fund; and
2) Appropriate $1,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General
Fund to account 4113-11-165-05 (Small Equipment).
10. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE FOR DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS,
STATE DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM EQUIPMENT
SUBGRANT AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve an increase to
estimated revenues in the General Fund in Other Grants account
number 3525-11-999-99 for $17,886; and 2) Approve the appropriation
of $17,886 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to
Small Tools and Equipment account number 4113-11-180-05, for the
purchase of personal protective equipment for biological and chemical
weapons.
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11. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 61313 THROUGH 61721.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant registers.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
12. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE
CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER AND CYPRESS SENIOR CENTER,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-29.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
approve the plans and specifications for partial roof replacement at the
Cypress Community Center and Cypress Senior Center, and authorize staff
to solicit bids for the project.
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.
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CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (13 - 14)
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
13. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CYPRESS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board
approve Amendment No. 1 to the Relocation Assistance Agreement
between the Cypress Redevelopment Agency and the Cypress Chamber
of Commerce, and authorize the Agency’s Executive Director and
Secretary to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Agency.
14. CONSIDERATION OF LETTER AGREEMENT AMENDING THE
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND COTTONWOOD CHRISTIAN
CENTER.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board
approve a Letter Agreement amending the schedule for the close of
escrow to the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency and Cottonwood Christian Center.
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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
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
of the Cypress City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency in
memory of Pauline Liu, mother of June Liu, Administrative Services Manager.
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, October 27, 2003,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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 9day of October, 2003.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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