Agenda 2003-11-10
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2003
5:45 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:45 P.M.
Council Chambers
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
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
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
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
***RECESS for the 2003 Family of the Year Reception, to be held from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. in
the Council Chambers.
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS PRESENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PALMER
FAMILY AS THE 2003 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR
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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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***Recess the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-10, AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-06,
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 74,100 SQUARE FOOT
RETAIL COMMERCIAL CENTER ON A CURRENTLY VACANT 7.08
ACRE SITE AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KATELLA AVENUE
AND SIBONEY STREET WITHIN THE PBP (PLANNED BUSINESS
PARK) ZONE AND WITHIN AREA 6 OF THE CYPRESS BUSINESS
AND PROFESSIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN.
Recommended Action: 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 Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-10 and Design Review Committee Permit No. 2003-06, subject
to the conditions attached in Exhibit “A” of the Resolution.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-10 and Design Review
Committee Permit No. 2003-06 – With Conditions.
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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 - 14)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of October 27, 2003.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
4. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-30,
DONATION OF SCULPTURE AND PROPOSED PLACEMENT WITHIN
THE CIVIC CENTER CAMPUS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2003-30.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2003-30.
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PALMER FAMILY
AS THE 2003 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, recognizing the Palmer family as the 2003
Cypress Family of the Year.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Recognizing the Palmer Family as the 2003 Cypress Family
of the Year.
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6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PERSONNEL
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, amending Resolution No. 1635, amending the
City of Cypress and Cypress Recreation and Park District Personnel
Rules and Regulations.
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. 1635, Amending the
City of Cypress and Cypress Recreation and Park District Personnel
Rules and Regulations.
7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RETIREE HEALTH
SAVINGS PLAN AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO
EXECUTE THE PLAN DOCUMENTS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing
a Retiree Health Savings Plan; and 2) Authorize the City Manager and
the Director of Finance and Administrative Services to sign and execute
the Declaration of Trust of the City of Cypress Integral Part Trust and the
City of Cypress Retiree Medical and Dental Expense Reimbursement
Plan (Welfare Benefit Plan Document).
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, Establishing a
Retiree Health Savings (RHS) Plan.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM THE AMERICAN LEGION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the donation in
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the amount of $1,600 from the 82 Airborne Division Association,
Orange County Chapter of the American Legion; and 2) Increase
estimated revenues (3711-11, expense reimbursement) in the amount of
$1,600 in the General Fund; and 3) Appropriate $1,600 from the
unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to account 4113-11-167-
05 (small equipment).
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9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE REMODEL OF THE CYPRESS
POLICE LABORATORY, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-34.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Determine the lowest
responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 2003-34 to be Elite
Custom Cabinets, Inc., 9820 Jersey Avenue, Santa Fe Springs,
California 90670; and 2) Award a contract for the Remodel of the
Cypress Police Laboratory in the amount of $24,997 to Elite Custom
Cabinets, Inc.; and 3) Authorize $2,200 (8% of Bid Amount) as
contingency to be used for unforeseen work or adjustment in quantities;
and 4) Authorize an appropriation of funds in the amount of $4,000 from
the unappropriated fund balance of the Capital Improvement Fund into
Account No. 4186-15-826-24 for the Cypress Police Laboratory
Remodel.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF SIX (6) PATROL
VEHICLES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Appropriate $30,000 to
Account No. 4377-90-659-39 from the Equipment Replacement Fund,
for the purchase of one (1) new K-9 vehicle; and 2) Approve the transfer
of $30,000 from the City’s General Liability Fund (2200-96) to the City’s
Equipment Replacement Fund (1200-90) for the purchase of one (1) K-9
vehicle and replacement equipment; and 3) Award a contract to
purchase the five (5) 2004 Crown Victoria Police Interceptors and one
(1) 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix from Wondries Fleet Division, 1247 W. Main
Street, Alhambra, California 91803, in the amount of $148,339.27.
11. ADOPTION OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
POLICY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt an Administrative
Policy titled “Public Works Contract Change Order.”
12. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize City staff to
execute the Repayment Agreement and Promissory Notes (Exhibit “B”)
in the amount of $10,600,000 with the Cypress Redevelopment Agency,
with the repayment by the Agency being made from future tax
increments or other available project area revenue sources.
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13. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE
POSITION OF POLICE SERVICES OFFICER.
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 revised class specification for the regular full-time
position of Police Services Officer.
14. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 61894 THROUGH 62129.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant register.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (15)
15. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE
REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK
AND GOLF COURSE PROJECT AREA, AND LINCOLN AVENUE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL
211.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinances by
title only, titles as follows, amending the Redevelopment Plans for the
Civic Center Redevelopment Project Area, Los Alamitos Race Track and
Golf Course Project Area, and Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Project
Area pursuant to Senate Bill 211.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Adopting the Fourth Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Civic Center Redevelopment Project Pursuant to Senate Bill 211 as
Codified in Health and Safety Code Section 33333.6(e)(2).
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Adopting the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the
Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Project Pursuant to Senate Bill 211 as
Codified in Health and Safety Code Section 33333.6(e)(2).
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An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Adopting the Third Amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Los
Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Pursuant
to Senate Bill 211 as Codified in Health and Safety Code Section
33333.6(e)(2).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS (16)
16. ADOPTION OF AN URGENCY ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE
CONTRACT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE PROVISION OF MILITARY
SERVICE CREDIT AS PUBLIC SERVICE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, pursuant to the provisions
of the City Charter and California Government Code §§ 36934 and
36937, adopt the Urgency Ordinance to approve an amendment to the
contract between the Board of Administration of the California Public
Employees’ Retirement System and the City of Cypress.
An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Authorizing an Amendment to Contract Between the Board of
Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System
and the City of Cypress.
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 (17)
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:
17. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTES BETWEEN THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board
authorize Agency staff to execute the Repayment Agreement and two
Promissory Notes (Exhibit “B”) in the amount of $10,600,000 with the
City of Cypress, with the repayment to the City being made from future
tax increments or other available project area revenue sources.
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
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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, November 24, 2003,
beginning at 5:30 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 6day of November, 2003.
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Jill R. Ingram-Guertin, City Clerk
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