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Minutes 2003-10-2737 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD October 27, 2003 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:18 p.m. by Mayor McCoy in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Keenan, Mayor/Agency Chair McCoy ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Attorney and City Clerk. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference With Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency Negotiator: William W. Wynder, Employee: City Manager. The meeting was recessed at 5:18 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 5:35 p.m. STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director, Administrative Services Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent, and City Clerk. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that the City has received a request from the Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts to donate a bronze statue. As part of the request, they are suggesting the statue be placed in the Civic Center complex at the northeast corner of Orange and Grindlay. The statue under consideration is a dancer entitled "Flight" and is approximately eight feet tall and weighs approximately 450 pounds. The statue is a limited edition piece and is one of nine. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that in July 2003, the City Council adopted an updated Art in Public Places Policy, which outlines the process for the City receiving donated art. She stated that the Design Review Committee met and their analysis deals with many issues regarding the proposed site. Specifically, the committee is concerned with the timing of the project as it relates to renovations of the Civic Center and Community Center, and location at the northeast corner of Orange Avenue and Grindlay Street. Staff is proposing that a lighted monument sign be placed on the corner as the overall sign program for the Civic Center. Other sites within the Civic Center and Community Center have been reviewed. Given these concerns, the committee is recommending that the City accept the donation of the sculpture and postpone a decision for location until the plans for the Civic Center and the Community Center improvements are near completion. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that staff has met with FOCCA to discuss the analysis. FOCCA has indicated that their first choice for location is on Orange Avenue but they do understand staff's concerns. Staff is looking for direction on acceptance of the art donation and direction/postponement on determination of a final location. 38 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 Council Member Sondhi stated that she is concerned with accessibility by the public and potential vandalism of the statue. Council Member Piercy stated that she would like to see if the statue could be incorporated with the signage at Grindlay Street and Orange Avenue. Mayor Pro Tern Keenan stated that he felt the Design Review Committee had presented good alternatives from a safety and practical standpoint, and that the Community Center might be a good location for the statue. It was the consensus of the Council to accept the donation from FOCCA with a location to be determined as part of the Civic Center and Community Center improvements. The City Attorney reported that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency would be meeting in Closed Session regarding 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 Number 03CC11128. The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency would be meeting in Closed Session regarding 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. At 5:53 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 7:00 p.m. by Mayor McCoy. PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Keenan, Mayor/Agency Chair McCoy ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Community Development Director, Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director, Administrative Services Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent, Housing Coordinator, and City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Den #9/Pack #601. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Council Member McGill. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Manager reported that staff presented to the City Council a proposal to receive a piece of artwork from Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts (FOCCA). This is their second donation to the City. It was the City Council's decision that staff further review proposed alternatives for locating the art piece. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 39 The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference With Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency Negotiator: William W. Wynder, Employee: City Manager. The City Council and City Attorney met regarding an issue of contract interpretation of the employment contract of the City Manager, specifically Section 10.1 as it relates to the schedule of the accrual of additional vacation leave. The City Council unanimously directed that Section 10.1 of the City Manager's contract should be interpreted to determine that the rate of additional vacation leave accrual would have been at the rate of 10.0 hours per year in the first year of contract employment, 10.667 hours of vacation accrual in the second year of employment, 11.334 hours of vacation accrual in the third year of employment, 12.0 hours of vacation accrual in the next year of employment, 12.667 hours of vacation accrual in the following year, and 13.334 hours of vacation accrual in the succeeding year of employment. The City Attorney reported that the Council and Redevelopment Agency met regarding 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 Number 03CC11128. The City Council and Redevelopment Agency unanimously directed staff and legal council to pursue the litigation strategy. The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency met in Closed Session regarding 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. A status report was provided on on-going negotiations with respect to price and terms of payment for the acquisition of such properties. 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 McCoy asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting Agenda to come forward. Mayor McCoy introduced Laura Detweiler, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent. Bill Hannah, Boys & Girls Club of Cypress, invited the City Council to attend the annual "Stand Up For Kids" dinner and auction on Friday, November 7, 2003, at the Holiday Inn Select in La Mirada. The Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 7:12 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER ,..qPEAKER, UNLE,_q...q EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL). Item No. 1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-12, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A SECOND STORY BALCONY TO THF SIDE OF AN EXISTING RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 9532 MARGARET STREET IN THE RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMiLY ZONE. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. 3 40 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Michael Straeter, stated that he was in agreement with the conditions. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, to adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-12 - With Conditions. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 5706 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-12 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USF PERMIT NO. 2001-16, INVOLVING AN EXISTING COMPUTER INTERNET BUSINESS LOCATED AT 6927 KATELLA AVENUE IN THE PC-1 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Mr. Joon Choi, stated that the business is not open after 2:00 a.m. but they do maintenance and repairs after they close. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. It was moved by Mayor McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan, that the City Council receive and file the report for review of Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-16. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Item No, 3: COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING REVIEW OF FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 (YEAR 30) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION. The Housing Coordinator provided background information on this item. Council Member Sondhi asked what the City does if the County does not provide the total amount of funding, particularly for Cypress Acres. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 The Housing Coordinator stated that the City can still accept the money from the County and look for other funds to leverage to complete the project. Council Member Sondhi asked if the City received funding for the HELP II program last year. The Housing Coordinator stated that the HELP II program was fully funded last year. Council Member Piercy asked about the benefit area. The Housing Coordinator stated that the benefit area changes with the census numbers and is based on Iow and moderate income projections. The public hearing was opened. Mayor McCoy asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor McCoy 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 Mayor Pro Tem Keenan, that the City Council: 1) Hold a public hearing to review the list of projects proposed for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for Fiscal year 2004-05 and allow for citizen input regarding project proposals; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, approving the City's participation in the Fiscal Year 2004-05 (Year 30) Community Development Block Grant Program with the County of Orange, and authorize the Mayor to sign the grant request on behalf of the Cypress City Council. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 5707 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE 30TM YEAR HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. 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 that Item No. 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan and seconded by Council Member Piercy, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 8 and 10 through 13. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy None None 42 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 Item No. 4: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 2003. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of October 13, 2003, as submitted. Item No. 5: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item No. 6: ACCEPTANCE OF REHABILITATION OF TANGLEWOOD ALLEYS, PHASE 1, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-39. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the project for Rehabilitation of Tanglewood Alleys, Phase 1, Public Works Project No. 2002-39, as being satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications in the final amount of $351,095.23; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $35,109.52 to Copp Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 457, Buena Park, California 90621-0457, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of Completion is filed, if no claims or objections have been filed; 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. Item No. 7: ACCEPTANCE OF REHABILITATION OF DENNI STREET FROM CERRITOS AVENUE TO CARBON CREEK CHANNEL, AND MOODY STREET FROM CERRITOS AVENUE TO BALL ROAD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-07. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Rehabilitation of Denni Street between Cerritos Avenue and Carbon Creek Channel, and Moody Street between Cerritos Avenue and Ball Road, Public Works Project No. 2003-07, as being satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications in the final amount of $221,437.12; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $22,143.71 to Alliance Streetworks, Inc., 3873 E. Eagle Drive, Anaheim, California 92807; 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. Item No. 8: ACCEPTANCE OF ASPHALT REPLACEMENT AT MAINTENANCF YARD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2002-40. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Asphalt Replacement at Maintenance Yard, Public Works Project No. 2002-40, as being satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications in the final amount of $93,450.50; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $4,672.53 to Copp Contracting, Inc., P.O. Box 457, Buena Park, California 90621; 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. Item No. 10.'. APPROVAL OF JOBS HOUSING BALANCE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM (JHBP) CONTRACT. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the Jobs Housing Balance Incentive Grant Program (JHBP) Agreement funded by the State Department of Housing and Community Development, and authorize the City Manager and/or his designee to execute the grant contract(s), and all other documents and instruments required by the State for participation in the JHBP, on behalf of the City Council. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 43 RESOLUTION NO. 5708 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO SECURE A JOBS HOUSING BALANCE INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM (JHBP) GRANT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (DEPARTMENT). Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF UPDATED RESOLUTIONS AUTHORIZING THE INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolutions by title only, updating the authorizations associated with the investment of monies in the Local Agency Investment Fund. RESOLUTION NO. 5709 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. RESOLUTION NO. 5710 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S LOCAL AGENCY INVESTMENT FUND. Item No. 12: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2003. Recommendation: Receive and file. Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 61722 THROUGH 61893. Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register. Reqardin.q Item No. 9: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPAIR OF SEWER LINE IN ORANGE AVENUE WEST OF MOODY STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-05, Council Member McGill asked about the sewer repair program. The Public Works Director stated that this is part of the Sewer Master Plan being done for the entire community, where flow monitoring is being done that can identify deficiencies in the system that need to be corrected. He stated that other projects are being developed to take care of deficiencies including Lincoln Avenue near Moody. It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, that the City Council: 1) Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 2003-06 to be Atlas-Allied Inc.; and 2) Award a contract for Repair of Sewer Line in Orange Avenue West of Moody Street, Public Works Project No. 2003-05, in the amount of $27,889 to Atlas-Allied Inc., 1210 N. Las Brisas, Anaheim, California 92806; and 3) Authorize $2,800 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen work or adjustment in quantities. 7 44 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS No items. NEW BUSINESS Item No. 14: ADOPTION END OFCONSENTCALENDAR OF ORDINANCES AMENDING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR THE CIVIC CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA, AND LINCOLN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 211. The Community Development Director provided background information on this item. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Keenan and seconded by Council Member McGill, that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinances presented for consideration by title only, and to waive further reading. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ORDINANCE NO. 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). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FOURTH 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). ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE FOURTH 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). RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors. No items. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 45 CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The Redevelopment Agency was reconvened at 7:45 p.m. PRESENT: The Cypress City Council, Agency Board Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Agency Vice Chairperson Keenan, Agency Chairperson McCoy ABSENT: None It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Keenan and seconded by Agency Board Member Piemy, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 15 and 16. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None Consent Calendar: Item No. 15: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5732 LINCOLN AVENUE. Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the Purchase and Sale Agreement with STSONS Enterprises, Inc. for the Agency's acquisition of the approximately 1.10 acre parcel located at 5732 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 $1,425,000 to the following account number: 4176-36-196-06. RESOLUTION NO. CRA-111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF REAL PROPERTY BY AND BETWEEN THE AGENCY, AS BUYER, AND STSONS ENTERPRISES, INC., AS SELLER, OF AN APPROXIMATELY 1.10 ACRE PARCEL LOCATED IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AT 5732 LINCOLN AVENUE WITHIN THE LINCOLN AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA. item No. 16: CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ECONOMIC CONSULTING SERVICES. Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board: 1) Approve the Contract Services Agreement with the Rosenow Spevacek Group for Economic Consulting and General Redevelopment Consultant Services; and 2) Approve appropriations from the Agency's unreserved fund balances as follows: Civic Center Project Area Lincoln Avenue Project Area LART Project Area Low-Moderate Income Housing Fund Account Number Amount 4189-35-194-06 $ 1,200 4189-37-195-06 $ 1,200 4189-38-197-06 $ 1,200 4189-36-196-06 $32,400 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 9 46 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor McCoy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member McGill: Attended a West Orange County Cities meeting. Attended the Red Ribbon Week breakfast. Council Member Piercy: Attended the Commissioner Recognition dinner. Attended the Red Ribbon Week breakfast. Attended the Cypress Festival volunteer dinner. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District meeting. Council Member Sondhi: Attended the Red Ribbon Week breakfast. Attended the Commissioner Recognition dinner. Attended the Cypress Festival volunteer dinner. Attended a Housing and Community Development meeting where Orange County received an award for its affordable housing programs. Mayor Pro Tem Keenan: Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Board meeting where a consultant was approved for the Centerline project and $3.3 million was approved for a major study regarding Inland Empire and Orange County mobility challenges. Attended a West Orange County Cities meeting where an update on OCTA projects was provided. Attended a League of California Cities Executive Steering Committee meeting where an update on restructuring the League Executive Steering Committee to allow more of a voice for larger cities was provided. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority committee meeting where a contract for bus shelter cleaning was approved. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Board meeting where authorization was provided for the refinance of the 91 Express Lanes private sector debt and an action plan for South County projects was approved. Mayor McCoy: Attended the Red Ribbon Week breakfast. Attended the Commissioner Recognition dinner. Attended the Cypress Festival volunteer dinner. Met with Supervisor Jim Silva, along with other Orange County cities, and discussed various issues. Mayor Pro Tern Keenan stated that he has retained a historical 1925 tour bus from the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Council to ride in at the City of Long Beach Veteran's Day Parade on Atlantic Avenue on Saturday, November 8, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McCoy adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 2003, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ~I;~RESS 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OCTOBER 27, 2003 47 ATTEST: CLE~RK'-OF t~E CI, Y oF CYPRESS 11