Minutes 2003-11-2457
MINUTES OFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 24, 2003
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 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 Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative Sen/ices, Community Development Director, Chief of Police,
Administrative Sen/ices Manager, Assistant Community Development Director,
Assistant City Engineer, Housing Coordinator, and City Clerk.
The Community Development Director stated that two projects would be presented
both of which are impacted by the Redevelopment Agency's Inclusionary Housin(
Policy.
He stated that the first project is at 5231 Lincoln Avenue, a 13-unit townhouse project
previously approved by the City Council. The developer is required to provide two
affordable units but had indicated his willingness to go above that and provide five
units. The developer would contribute $212,000 toward two units and the Agency would
contribute $175,000 in set-aside funds for the three additional units. Since March, the
sales prices of homes has increased by nearly 20% and the developer has expressed
concern regarding the subsidizing of the affordable units. The cost to the developer
has increased to $276,000 and the Agency contribution has increased to $227,000.
The Community Development Director stated that the developer is willing to contribute
the additional funds required and the Redevelopment Agency has the funding to
accommodate the increased requirement.
Council Member Sondhi asked about how the percentages were determined for the
developer.
The Community Development Director stated that the pementages were derived by an
analysis by Rosenow Spevacek Group to determine the amount the developer would be
giving up in sales revenue to provide the two affordable units.
The Community Development Director stated that the second project is at 4761 Lincoln
Avenue, which is a proposed seven-unit townhouse project that will be presented to the
City Council at the next Council meeting. The developer would be required to provide
one affordable unit. Because the developer appears to be overpaying for the land, the
expected profit margin for this development will be substantially below industry
standard. Rosenow Spevacek Group recommended that the affordable unit required for
the project should be a moderate-income household so there would not be an
unfeasibly large financial gap.
The Community Development Director stated that the developer first asked that the
affordable unit provision be waived. Staff expressed its concerns and indicated there is
an "in lieu" fee in cases of financial hardship and that would allow the developer to meet
the affordability obligation. The in lieu fee for this project would be approximately
$37,500, which could be deferred to when permits are pulled for construction and when
sales of 50% of the units is reached.
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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. 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.
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: One.
At 6:08 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 7:08 p.m. by
Mayor McCoy.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McGill, 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,
Administrative Services Manager, Assistant Community Development Director,
Assistant City Engineer, Associate Planner, and City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Piercy.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Police Chief Hicks.
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 two multiple-family
residential projects for discussion. Both projects are a part of the Lincoln Avenue
Redevelopment Plan and are subject to the Inclusionary Housing Policy and affordable
housing units. One of the items is on the agenda for consideration by the City Council
this evening; the other will be brought back at a future date.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
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 No. 03CC11128. A communication intended to facilitate a further
dialogue regarding the possible settlement of this litigation was distributed to the City
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Council. The City Council will consider this item for further consideration at a future
Council meeting.
The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency met 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
brief status report was provided by the Deputy Executive Director regarding ongoing
negotiations for the acquisition, disposition, development, and potential entitlement of
these properties.
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: One. A status report was provided regarding the
terms and circumstances under which there may be an exposure to litigation. A
recommended strategy for litigation avoidance was discussed and unanimously
authorized by the City Council.
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.
Barbara Parks, Orange County Superior Court Member, 2003-2004 Grand Jury, spoke
regarding the Orange County Grand Jury 2004-2005 selection process.
Manfred Stein, Cypress, spoke regarding the clean-up of Moody Street on the sidewalk
between Bell and Myra Street.
The Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 7:17 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 REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2001-16, INVOLVING THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF AN EXISTING
COMPUTER INTERNET BUSINESS LOCATED AT 6927 KATELLA AVENUE IN THF
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, Joon Choi, stated he would like additional hours in order to perform
maintenance on the computers.
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.
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Mayor Pro Tem Keenan suggested placing signage indicating when the business is
open and closed so if the police drive by after the approved business hours, they will
know it is for maintenance issues and not open to the public.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2001-16 - With Conditions.
The Community Development Director stated that there have been instances when a
number of people have been inside the business after 2:00 a.m. and it is difficult to
distinguish between an employee and patron. Condition #34 was added to allow
computer maintenance to be done from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
The City Attorney stated that if the Council wants to continue with what is currently in
effect, the Council must do a substitute motion to receive and file the report.
A substitute motion was made by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council
Member Sondhi, to receive and file the report.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 2
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy and Sondhi
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VARIANCE NO. 2003-05 AND ZONE
CHANGE NO. 2003-01, A REQUEST TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED
LOT WIDTH AND RE-ZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5532 CAMP STREET
FROM CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL TO RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Jesus Ybarra, stated that he has been using the property as a single-
family residence since 1985.
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 Council Member Piercy,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, granting a variance from Table
9.5, Section 9.5.3, of the Cypress Zoning Code to allow a decrease in the allowable lot
width for the property located at 5532 Camp Street.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5716
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM TABLE 9.5, SECTION 9.5.3, OF THE
CYPRESS ZONING CODE TO ALLOW A DECREASE IN THE ALLOWABLE
LOT WIDTH FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5532 CAMP STREET.
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It was moved by Council Member Piercy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council introduce the Ordinance for first reading by title only, and waive further
reading, adopting Zone Change No. 2003-01, changing the zoning classification of the
property located at 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: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGilI, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORDINANCE NO.
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. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2003-06, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS ZONING CODE SECTION
29.17.D REGARDING SIGNS IN THE SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES, AND
CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-09,
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MONUMENT SIGN FOR THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY
CENTER.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
Council Member Sondhi asked how the signage lighting would be mitigated if
determined to be a nuisance or if complaints were received.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that nuisances are usually
defined as public or private and there has to be some justification that a common
person would find something offensive or a nuisance. He stated provisions could be
added or the sign could be shut off by a certain time each day.
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 McGill and seconded by Council Member Piercy, that
the City Council: 1) Introduce the Ordinance for first reading by title only, and waive
further reading, for approval of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2003-06; and 2) Adopt
the Resolution by title only, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2003-09.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: MoGilI, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 29, APPENDIX "A" OF THE CYPRESS
ZONING ORDINANCE (SIGNS), AMENDING SECTION 29.17.D
REGARDING SIGNS IN SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES.
RESOLUTION NO. 5717
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-09.
Item No. 4: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2003-07, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS ZONING CODE TABLE 9.3
REGARDING SECOND STORY SIDE YARD BALCONIES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
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 McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan, that
the City Council introduce the Ordinance for first reading by title only, and waive further
reading, for approval of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2003-07.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
McGilI, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
None
None
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 9, DIVISION 1, APPENDIX "A"
OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE (RESIDENTIAL ZONES),
AMENDING TABLE 9.3 REGARDING SECOND STORY SIDE YARD
BALCONIES.
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. 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor Pro Tern Keenan requested that Item No. 12 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. 5, 6, 8 through 11, and 13 through 15.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Item No. 5:
5 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 10, 2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
November 10, 2003, as submitted, with Council Member Piercy abstaining on the
Minutes due to her absence from the meeting.
Item No. 6: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH THE
CALIFORNIA INSURANCE POOL AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AND PARTICIPATE
IN A WORKERS' COMPENSATION POOLED PROGRAM.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and authorize the execution of
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Among California Insurance Pool Authority
Workers' Compensation Pool Members and California Insurance Pool Authority
Establishing CIPA Workers' Compensation Pool Program.
Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF BUENA PARK
FOR SHARING THE COST OF IMPROVEMENTS ON LINCOLN AVENUE BETWEEN
VALLEY VIEW STREET AND HOLDER STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
2003-52.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve an agreement with the City of
Buena Park for sharing the cost of improvements on the south side of Lincoln Avenue
between Valley View Street and Holder Street, which lies within the boundary for
Cypress; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the
agreement with the City of Buena Park, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
Item No. 10: REJECTION OF BIDS FOR THE PARTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENT AT
CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER AND CYPRESS SENIOR CENTER, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-29.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, reject the bids received on
October 29, 2003, for the Partial Roof Replacement at the Cypress Community Center
and Cypress Senior Center, Public Works Project No. 2003-29.
Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF SPECIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS AT CITY CORPORATION YARD,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-51.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the Specifications and Special
Provisions for Removal of Underground Storage Tanks (UST's) at City Corporation
Yard, Public Works Project No. 2003-51; and 2) Authorize staff to solicit bids for the
project.
Item No. 13: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE CALMING
RADAR/SPEED DISPLAY SIGNS.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the appropriation of $6,895 from the
unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to the Small Tools and Equipment
account number 4113-11-183-05, for the purchase of two (2) Vehicle Calming
Radar/Speed Display Signs.
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Item No. 14: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER,
2003.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
62130 THROUGH 62343.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Re.qardinq Item No. 7: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO
SUPPORT THE INTRODUCTION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES'
SPONSORED STATE BALLOT INITIATIVE RELATED TO APPROPRIATIONS OF
LOCAL TAX FUNDS, Council Member McGill stated that this ballot initiative is
supported by the League of California Cities and the California State Association of
Counties, but not the County of Orange.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Sondhi,
that the City Council: 1) Review and discuss the League of California Cities' request for
consideration of support to introduce a proposed statewide ballot initiative aimed at
protecting local revenues by limiting the ability of state government to appropriate local
tax funds to fund state government; and 2) Consider the adoption of a Resolution by
title only, supporting a statewide ballot initiative to require voter approval before state
government may take local tax funds.
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. 5718
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
SUPPORTING A STATEWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE TO REQUIRE VOTER
APPROVAL BEFORE STATE GOVERNMENT MAY TAKE LOCAL
TAX FUNDS.
Reqardin.qltemNo. 12: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
ENTRY MONUMENT SIGNS ON MEDIAN ISLAND OF VALLEY VIEW STREET,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2001-25, Mayor Pro Tem Keenan stated that the O.C.
Register listed this item incorrectly in the O.C. Register and the contract is being
awarded to L H Engineering. He stated that the City is trying to get a cohesive look in
the City and update the look established many years ago.
it was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Keenan and seconded by Mayor McCoy, that the City
Council: 1) Authorize the transfer of $25,000 from the City's General Fund unreserved
balance to the Capital Improvement Fund (Fund 15); and 2) Appropriate $25,000 from
the fund balance of the Capital Improvement Fund to Account No. 4186-15-437-27; and
3) Determine Bravo Sign and Design, Inc. to be non-responsive bidder and the bid from
Bravo Sign and Design, Inc. to be non-responsive; and 4) Determine the lowest
responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 2001-25 to be L H Engineering, Inc.;
and 5) Award a contract for Construction of Entry Monument Signs on Median Island of
Valley View Street, Public Works Project No. 2001-25, in the amount of $36,890, to L H
Engineering, Ins., 2137 W. Chalet Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804; and 6) Authorize
$3,700 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen work or
adjustment in quantities.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGilI, Piemy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Noitems.
NEW BUSINESS
Noitems.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS:
The Cypress City Council, Acting as
~e Ex Offic~ Govem~g Boa~ of Direc~m.
Noitems.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Redevelopment Agency was reconvened at 8:17 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
Sondhi, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 16 and 17.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
5 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Piercy, Sondhi, Keenan and McCoy
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT FOR THE
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PROVISION OF FIVE (5) AFFORDABLE UNITS IN A 13-UNIT TOWNHOME
PROJECT LOCATED AT 5231 LINCOLN AVENUE.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve the
Affordable Housing Agreement and authorize the execution of the Agreement by the
Agency Chair.
Item No. 17: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN MERGER/AMENDMENT SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve the
Contract Services Agreement with the Rosenow Spevacek Group (RSG) for the
provision of comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Merger/Amendment services and
authorize the execution of the Agreement by the Agency's Executive Director or his
designee.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: ForMatters Not on the Agenda.
Allen Crowder, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 12.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor McCoy requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member McGill:
Attended several D.A.R.E. luncheons. Attended a joint presentation of the O.C.
Sanitation District and O.C. Water District on the new plant facility being built. Attended
the Acacia Adult Day Care Center fundraiser. Attended the Volunteers in Policing
luncheon. Attended the Growth Management Area No. 2 meeting at the Garden Grove
Community Center.
Council Member Piercy:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District meeting. Attended the Holiday Bazaar at the
Community Center.
Council Member Sondhi:
Attended a League of California Cities meeting where a speaker from the Urban Land
Institute discussed future projections. Attended the Volunteers in Policing luncheon.
Attended the Citizens Police Academy graduation.
Mayor Pro Tem Keenan:
Attended the Acacia Adult Day Care Center fundraiser. Attended the Holiday Bazaar
and lasagna dinner fundraiser. Attended a series of open houses/public hearings for the
O.C. Transportation Authority regarding the draft Environmental Impact Report on the
Center Line light rail system. Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Board meeting
where a public hearing was held on Center Line. Attended an O.C. Council of
Governments meeting where a discussion was held on draft housing numbers.
Mayor McCoy:
Attended a Boy Scout troop meeting to discuss City government and City Council
responsibilities.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager wished a Happy Thanksgiving to the residents, staff, and City
Council.
The Mayor invited all residents to attend the annual Holiday Sing and lighting of the
Christmas tree at City Hall on Thursday, December 4, 2003, at 6:00 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McCoy adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. to Monday,
December 8, 2003, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF Cv(,.P_~ESS
ATTEST:
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