Minutes 2003-12-0867
MINUTES CFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 8, 2003
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:02 p.m. by Mayor
McCoy in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council/Agency Board Members McGill (arrived at 5:05 p.m.),
Piercy, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Keenan,
Mayor/Agency Chair McCoy
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT:
City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk.
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 No. 03CCl 1128.
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 Number 262-471-39;
Consisting of an Approximately 22,500 Square Foot Parcel Located on the East Side of
Walker Street, North of Danny Avenue, in the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Project
Area; Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Agency
Counsel; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment.
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, 241-09'1-24, 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.
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: Two.
At 5:03 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 McGilI, Piercy, Sondhi, Agency Vice
Chair/Mayor Pro Tem 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
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Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director, Administrative Services
Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Associate Planners, City Clerk,
and Deputy City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cypress Boy Scout
Troop #1506.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Cypress Police Chaplain Jerry Shumard.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
The Mayor presented flowers to Executive Secretary Anne Stadlman, Deputy City Clerk
Denise Archambault, City Clerk Jill Ingram-Guertin, and Administrative Services
Manager June Liu, and thanked them for their help during his term as Mayor.
The Mayor presented flowers to Mr. and Mrs. Crowder and thanked them for their
contributions at the City Council meetings and to the community.
The Mayor presented flowers to his wife Brinda and thanked her for her support to him
and their family.
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor.
Mayor McCoy nominated and Council Member McGill seconded the motion, to
nominate Mayor Pro Tem Keenan for the office of Mayor. It was moved by Council
Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to close the nominations.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan was unanimously elected Mayor 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
Mayor Keenan thanked the City Council for their support and commended outgoing
Mayor McCoy for his efforts during the past year.
Mayor Keenan acknowledged and thanked his wife Linda, his parents, and other family
members in attendance. He stated that he will devote his last year on the City Council
to continuing the great work already started by the Council and staff.
Mayor Keenan then asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tern.
Council Member McGill nominated and Council Member Sondhi seconded the motion,
to nominate Council Member Piercy for the office of Mayor Pro Tern. It was moved by
Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Keenan, to close the nominations.
Council Member Piercy was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy thanked the Council for their trust and support.
Mayor Keenan presented outgoing Mayor McCoy with a plaque and thanked him for his
service and leadership as Mayor.
The meeting was recessed at 7:23 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:43 p.m.
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REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
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 and Redevelopment Agency met 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 No. 03CC11128. The City Council
provided direction to staff with no reportable action taken.
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 Number 262-471-39; Consisting of
an Approximately 22,500 Square Foot Parcel Located on the East Side of Walker
Street, North of Danny Avenue, in the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Project Area;
Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Agency Counsel;
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. The Agency provided direction to staff
with no reportable action taken.
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. The Agency provided direction to staff with no reportable
action taken.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(b), Number of Cases: Two. The City Attorney stated that only one case
was discussed and the City Council provided direction to staff.
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 Keenan asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Linda Metzidis, Cypress Masterworks Chorale, invited the City Council to attend the
"Season of Song" Cypress Masterworks Chorale Camerata and the Cypress Star
Carolers on Saturday, December 13, 2003, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 14,
2003, at 3:00 p.m.
The Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 7:47 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 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE NO.
2003-08 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16555, A REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE ^
SINGLE PARCEL INTO TEN (10) SEPARATE PARCELS AND CONSTRUCT TEN (10)
SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4891 CERRITO,C;
AVENUE WITHIN THE RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
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The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Craig Culshaw, Cypress, expressed his concerns about the project.
James Kane, Cypress, spoke in favor of the project.
The applicant, Mike Ferrero, stated that each lot averages over 7,000 square feet.
Council Member McGill asked if the CC&R's would indicate that a fire station is located
behind the development.
Mr. Ferrero stated that he felt this could best be disclosed through escrow. He stated he
would also be amenable to seven-foot walls for the homes.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
The City Attorney stated a condition could be added specifying that one of the
disclosure items would be the location of a fire station adjacent to the project.
Mayor Keenan asked what the height limits are for a standard block wall.
The Associate Planner stated that the maximum height of a block wall within residential
zones is seven feet and anything higher than that would require a variance.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, 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
Resolutions by title only, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2003-08, with
conditions, and approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16555, with conditions, as
amended.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5719
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-08 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5720
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16555 -WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-15 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16591, A REQUEST TO APPROVE A
ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION AND CONSTRUCT SEVEN (7) CONDOMINIUMS ON THF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4761 LINCOLN AVENUE WITHIN THE PC PLANNED
COMMUNITY ZONE, LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
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The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Mehendra Desai, thanked staff for their assistance with the project.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor 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 Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, 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
Resolutions by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2003-15, with
conditions, and approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16591, with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5721
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-15 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5722
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16591 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-13, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A FULL-SERVICE DRY-CLEANING BUSINESS
LOCATED AT 4760 LINCOLN AVENUE WITHIN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY
ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Hunter Lee, stated that he has been in business in Cypress for 11 years.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-13, with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 5723
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-13-
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-14, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A WEIGHT LOSS AND FITNESS CENTER AT
4167 BALL ROAD WITHIN THE CG-101000 COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Kym Bashford, thanked staff for their assistance.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Piercy, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-14, with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piemy and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5724
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-14 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 5: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2003-08, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS ZONING CODE TABLE 25.7(A)
REGARDING PARKING STANDARDS FOR TAKE-OUT OR LIMITED SEATING
RESTAURANTS.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Keenan asked if thero was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member Sondhi asked how patio seating is interpreted in the standards. She
stated that there is a perception, in some locations, of more generous parking
standards and insufficient parking.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that anything over 10 seats,
inside or outside, would increase the number of parking spaces needed.
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Council Member Sondhi asked how this standard for restaurants compares to general
retail.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that general retail is 1 to 250
and there is no minimum. He stated that staff reviews all plans and evaluates the
parking before a business is opened or improvements made.
It was moved by Council Member McGiil and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, that
the City Council introduce the Ordinance for first reading by title only, and waive fudher
reading, for approval of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2003-08.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGilI, Piercy and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORDINANCENO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 25, APPENDIX "A" OF THE CYPRESS
ZONING ORDINANCE (SIGNS), AMENDING TABLE 25.7(A) OF THE
CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANT USES.
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.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 6 through 13.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 24, 2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
November 24, 2003, as submitted.
Item No. 7: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 8: ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2002-2003 ANNUAL REPORT FOR
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept and direct staff to file the Fiscal Year
2002-2003 Annual Report of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency with the State
Department of Housing and Community Development by December 31,2003.
Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO PACIFIC BELL FOR
UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY LINES ALONG MOODY STREET BETWEEN
LINCOLN AVENUE AND CAMP STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-48.
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Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Authorize an appropriation in the amount
of $68,000 from the fund balance of Gas Tax, Section 2106 Fund (22) to Account No.
4186-22-493-21; and 2) Approve payment in the amount of $67,508.28 to SBC Pacific
Bell for undergrounding of utility lines on Moody Street between Lincoln Avenue and
Camp Street; and 3) Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the application for
the undergrounding work.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FROM THE URBAN
WATER RUNOFF GRANT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF CATCH BASIN FILTERS.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an appropriation of $15,000 from the
Unreserved General Fund Balance to Account No. 4104-11-218-08, Special Activity
Supplies, and increase the Estimated Revenues (3525-11) by $15,000 for Urban Water
Runoff Grant Fund proceeds for the pumhase and installation of catch basin filters.
Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR TERMITF
FUMIGATION OF THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an appropriation of $15,680 from the
Unreserved Fund Balance of the General Fund to Account No. 4187-11-232-08,
Community Center Building Maintenance-Other Contractual Services Private, to provide
for the fumigation of the Cypress Community Center.
Item No. 12: ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) TRAFFIC
GRANT.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
Grant; and 2) Increase estimated revenues (3525-11-Grants) in the General Fund for
the grant total of $14,740; and 3) Approve appropriations in the amount of $14,740 from
the fund balance of the General Fund to Account No. 4003-11-184-05 (Overtime).
Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
62344 THROUGH 62557.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING)
item No. 14: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO.
2003-01, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION OF THF
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5532 CAMP STREET FROM CG COMMERCIAl
GENERAL TO RS-6,000.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title only, and waive further reading, adopting
Zone Change No. 2003-01, changing the Zoning Classification of the property located
at 5532 Camp Street from CG Commercial General to RS~6,000 Residential Single-
Family.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 1048
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADOPTING ZONE CHANGE NO. 2003-01, CHANGING THE ZONING
CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5532 CAMP
STREET FROM CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL TO RS-6,000
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY.
Item No. 15: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE ADOPTING ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2003-06, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRES~
CITY CODE REGARDING SIGNS IN SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy and seconded by Council Member McCoy, that
the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title only, and waive further reading, amending
Section 29, Appendix "A" of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance (Signs), amending Section
29.17.D regarding signs in special purpose zones.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
None
None
ORDINANCE NO. 1049
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING SECTION 29, APPENDIX "A" OF THE CYPRESS ZONING
ORDINANCE (SIGNS), AMENDING SECTION 29.17.D REGARDING
SIGNS IN SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES.
Item No. 16: SECOND READING OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2003-
07, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS CITY CODE REGARDING SECOND
STORY SIDE YARD BALCONIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, that
the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title only, and waive further reading, adopting
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2003-07, amending Section 9, Division 1, Appendix
"A" of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance (Residential Zones), amending Table 9.3
regarding second story side yard balconies.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS:
McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
None
None
ORDINANCE NO. 1050
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING SECTION 9, DIVISION 1, APPENDIX "A" OF THE
CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE (RESIDENTIAL ZONES),
AMENDING TABLE 9.3 REGARDING SECOND STORY SIDE
YARD BALCONIES.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
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NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 17: APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMI'I-I'EES.
The following appointments were discussed by the City Council:
Orange County Sanitation District
Anna Piercy- Representative
Tim Keenan - Alternate
League of California Cities Orange
County Division
Tim Keenan - Representative
Anna Piercy - Alternate
Santa Ana River Flood Protection
Agency
Mike McGill- Representative
Frank McCoy - Alternate
Southern California Association of
Governments
Tim Keenan - Representative
Lydia Sondhi - Alternate
City/Cypress School District Joint
Steering Committee
Anna Piercy
Mike McGill
Growth Management Area No. 2
(Measure M)
Anna Piercy- Representative
Mike McGill - Alternate
Orange County Fire Authority
Mike McGill- Representative
Frank McCoy - Alternate
League of California Cities
Legislative Delegate Program
Tim Keenan - Representative
Anna Piercy - Alternate
Orange County Library Advisory Board
Anna Piercy - Representative
Frank McCoy - Alternate
Joint Communications Center Executive
Board
Tim Keenan - Representative
Frank McCoy - Alternate
Orange County Council of Governments
Tim Keenan - Representative
Lydia Sondhi - Alternate
Tim Keenan - Elected at-large
representative to the OCCOG
Board
SCAG Transportation/Communications
Committee
Tim Keenan
(appointed by OCCOG Board)
Orange County Regional Airport Authority
Lydia Sondhi- Representative
Mike McGill - Alternate
West Orange County Cities Association
Tim Keenan - Representative
Mike McGill - Alternate
OCTA West Cities Rail Study Policy
Committee
Mike McGill- Representative
Tim Keenan - Alternate
Orange County Housing & Community
Development Committee
Lydia Sondhi
(elected by League)
Orange County Transportation Authority
Tim Keenan - Director
(term expires 1/05)
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State League Housing Community &
Economic Development Policy Committee
Lydia Sondhi
(appointed by League)
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, that
the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointments to the various organizations and
committees.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
Item No. 18: REAPPOINTMENT OF CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE
COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT.
The City Clerk provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, that
the City Council reappoint Sandra Montez to the Orange County Vector Control District
for a four year term.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS:
the Ex Officio Goveming Board of Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Redevelopment Agency was reconvened at 8:52 p.m.
PRESENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
The Cypress City Council, Acting as
The Cypress City Council,
Agency Board Members McGill, Piercy, Sondhi,
Chairperson Keenan, Agency Chairperson McCoy
ABSENT: None
New Business:
Item No. 19: ELECTION OF AGENCY CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Agency Vice
The Agency Secretary opened the nominations for Agency Chair.
Agency Chair McCoy nominated and Agency Board Member Piercy seconded the
motion, to nominate Agency Vice Chair Keenan to serve as Agency Chair. It was
moved by Agency Board Member McGill and seconded by Agency Board Member
Sondhi, to close the nominations.
Agency Vice Chair Keenan was unanimously elected Agency Chair by the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Agency Chair Keenan then asked for nominations for the office of Agency Vice Chair.
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Agency Chair Keenan nominated and Agency Board Member Sondhi seconded the
motion, to nominate Agency Board Member Piercy to serve as Agency Vice Chair. It
was moved by Agency Board Member McGill and seconded by Agency Board Member
Sondhi, to close the nominations.
Agency Board Member Piercy was unanimously elected Agency Vice Chair by the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
5 AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy, McGilI, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: ForMatters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Keenan requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member McGill:
Attended several D.A.R.E. graduations.
Council Member McCoy:
Attended the Holiday Sing held at the Civic Center. Attended a D.A.R.E. graduation.
Attended the annual Chamber of Commerce Extravaganza.
Council Member Sondhi:
Attended the Holiday Sing. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Extravaganza.
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy:
Attended the Holiday Sing. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Extravaganza.
Attended the O.C. Sanitation District Operations, Maintenance and Technology
subcommittee meeting where a discussion was held regarding fats, oil and grease rules
and regulations.
Mayor Keenan:
Attended the Holiday Sing. Attended a SCAG meeting where the Regional
Transportation Plan was discussed. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority meeting
where a discussion was held on Center Line.
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy stated that she would be attending the National League of Cities
Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mayor Keenan stated that the O.C. Business Journal had listed the top 10 employers in
Orange County and for the first time Cypress was listed with PacifiCare Health
Systems.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked former Mayor McCoy for recognizing the efforts of support
staff and stated that it was a pleasure working with him during his term as Mayor. He
stated that staff looks forward to working with Mayor Keenan in the upcoming year.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Keenan adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. to Monday,
January 9, 2004, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
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