Minutes 2004-01-1280
MINUTES CFA REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 12,2004
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:03 p.m. by Mayor
Keenan in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
Council/Agency Board Members McGill, Sondhi, Mayor Pro
Tern/Agency Vice Chair Piercy, Mayor/Agency Chair Keenan
Council/Agency Board Member McCoy
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Redevelopment Agency
Attorney, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Assistant City Manager,
Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director,
Administrative Services Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Police
Captain, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent, Assistant City Engineer,
and City Clerk.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that John Bates and Tony
Torres, John Bates and Associates, would be assisting her in the presentation of an
updated proposal for the expansion and modernization of the Community Center.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that a conceptual plan was
presented in February 2003, which proposed an approximate addition of 1,600 square
feet to City Hall and a modernization and expansion of the Community Center. Council
directed staff to move forward with the development of the plans and specifications for
the City Hall expansion and requested that staff further research the feasibility of
improving the Community Center. The City Council also requested the total cost to build
a new Community Center versus modernization of the existing facility. Staff has met
with the architectural firm of John Bates Associates to improve the conceptual plan and
prepare more concise construction estimates.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that staff met with Jewell
Tolkin, President of the Cypress Civic Theater Guild, to discuss their needs and
requirements in regards to utilizing a remodeled Community Center for their
productions. Mrs. Tolkin rethought the concept of sharing space and determined this
would not be feasible and stated they would prefer to stay at Oxford Academy in hopes
that their current agreement could be extended.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that the Community Center
has not been modernized since it was built in 1975. Primary issues that confront the
building include the adequacy of meeting space, age of the interior finishes, lack of
appropriate office space and break room, ineffectiveness and confusion of dual
entrances to the facility, and accessibility and number of restroom facilities.
John Bates, John Bates Associates, presented photographs of community facilities in
Orange County. He described proposed renovations to the auditorium, lobby, and
restroom facilities.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that $2,670,000 in funding is
available for the project. The proposed renovations total $2,632,502 for the primary
needs. A total of $784,000 of secondary improvements have also been identified, which
could be included in future capital improvement project lists.
Council Member McGill asked where the funding for the project came from.
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The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that $2.5 million of the
funding was budgeted in this fiscal year and $170,000 is available but has not been
appropriated yet.
The City Manager stated that staff would like direction from the City Council to move
forward with the project, taking into account as next year's budget is developed, the
prioritizing of the secondary improvements.
It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with the project as presented.
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 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 and 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: Three.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a), Marchetti and City of Cypress v. Mapon, Inc., Colen & Lee
Claim No. 066-00-00029.
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: Richard Storey, Employee Group: Cypress Police Officers'
Association.
At 5:45 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 7:05 p.m. by
Mayor Keenan,
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McGill, Sondhi, Agency Vice Chair/Mayor
Pro Tem Piercy, Mayor/Agency Chair Keenan.
ABSENT: Council/Agency Board Member McCoy
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Redevelopment Agency
Attorney, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Assistant City Manager,
Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Recreation and Community Services Director,
Administrative Services Manager, Assistant Community Development Director, Police
Captain, Recreation and Community Services Superintendent, and City Clerk.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
Piemy.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
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 a revised architectural scheme for the
renovation and expansion of the Community Center to the City Council. The City
Council gave direction to staff to move forward with the project. Staff will be back at a
subsequent date with refined plans and specifications for the City Council to consider.
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 Attorney
stated that a conceptual settlement of this dispute has been reached between the parties
that is currently being reduced to a written form and will come back to a future Council
meeting for formal approval.
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 and 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
stated that status reports were provided on the ongoing nature of these negotiations by
the Deputy Executive Director and Agency Counsel. The Redevelopment Agency
unanimously authorized the continuation of such negotiations.
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: Three. The City Attorney stated that litigation
avoidance strategies were discussed with respect to each matter and was unanimously
authorized by the City Council.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), Marchetti and City of Cypress v. Mapon, Inc., Colen & Lee Claim No.
066-00-00029. The City Attorney stated that the City Council has accepted a settlement
proposal, which will facilitate the settlement of this case. The terms and conditions of the
settlement will remain confidential until a written settlement agreement, approved by the
defendant, has been signed and subsequently approved by the City Council.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference With Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
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Agency Negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Group: Cypress Police Officers'
Association. The City Attorney stated that City staff has reached conceptual agreement
with the Cypress Police Officers' Association under amendment to the terms and
conditions of the current Memorandum of Understanding, which was approved in concept
by the City Council subject to a written amendment.
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.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL AND THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Item No. 1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION.
The Assistant City Manager provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Peter Clement, Real Estate Development Manager, Costco Wholesale
Corporation, commended staff, Agency counsel, and the City Council for their diligent
efforts in the process.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Barry Bailey, Bailey Lithographics, Cypress, representing the Cypress Chamber of
Commerce, reiterated the Chamber support of the project.
Pete Kinnahan, Cypress Residents for Planned Community Development, Cypress,
thanked the City Council and staff for the work done, and Costco and Cottonwood
Christian Church for staying with the project long term.
Mayor Keenan asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
Howard Cromer, Cypress, spoke in opposition to the project.
The public hearing was closed.
Council/Agency Board Member McGill asked about the fees Costco is required to pay.
The Assistant City Manager stated that Costco would be paying the $1 per square foot
traffic mitigation fee to the City of Los Alamitos and all non-City fees. The only City fee
Costco will be paying is the regional traffic mitigation fee.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Piercy and seconded by
Council/Agency Board Member Sondhi, to hold a joint public hearing on the proposed
Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and Costco Wholesale
in accordance with Community Redevelopment Law Section 33433; and 2) Adopt the
Agency Resolution by title only, approving the Disposition and Development
Agreement; and 3) Adopt the City Council Resolution by title only, approving the
Disposition and Development Agreement.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
0 COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: None
1 COUNCIL/AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. CRA - 112
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
PERTAINING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WALKER STREET AND KATELLA
AVENUE WITHIN THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF
COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5725
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION PERTAINING TO CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER
OF WALKER STREET AND KATELLA AVENUE WITHIN THE
LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
The Redevelopment Agency was recessed at 7:42 p.m.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2003-11, DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-28 AND TENTATIVE
PARCEL MAP NO. 2003-130, PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW 149,705
SQUARE FOOT RETAIL COMMERCIAL STORE LOCATED AT 5401 KATELLA
AVENUE, A RETAIL FUEL STATION AT 10901 WALKER STREET, APPROVAL OF
DESIGN REVIEW FOR ALL BUILDINGS AND A SUBDIVISION OF THE EXISTING
SITE INTO THREE (3) PARCELS WITHIN THE PBP ZONE.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that there was one modification
to the conditions involving Condition No. 28 and the city-wide traffic improvement fee.
He stated that deletion of the fourth item under No. 28 would make it consistent with the
Disposition and Development Agreement.
Council Member McGill asked about traffic alterations and considerations for the
project.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the site layout is intended
to keep it unified but keep the operations of the fueling facility and store separated. He
stated that it is Costco's intention to keep the majority of the truck traffic off of Katella
Avenue. He stated that the site has six entry points and a proposed signalized
intersection at the northeast corner of the site.
Mayor Keenan asked about parking standards at the location.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the City and Costco were
able to arrive at an acceptable parking standard. He stated that the typical commercial
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retail parking ratio is 4 to 1 and Costco is 5 to 1, which means more parking spaces
than building space. The total parking is estimated at 803 spaces.
The applicant, Peter Clement, Real Estate Development Manager, Costco Wholesale
Corporation, stated that Costco has its own delivery fleet so it can guarantee that
unloading will be completed by the time the store opens every day.
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 there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Mayor Keenan commended staff and Costco for their efforts and diligence on the
project.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piemy, that
the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2003-11 and Design Review Committee Permit No. 2003-28 - With Conditions, as
amended; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Tentative Parcel Map
No. 2003-130 - With Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGili, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. 5726
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-28 AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2003-11 - WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5727
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2003-130
- WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USF
PERMIT NO. 99-1, A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED
PHASE 2 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 5640 LINCOLN AVENUF
IN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. Jeff Johnson, architect for the project, stated that he was representing the
applicant, Juan Rendon.
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.
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It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy and seconded by Council Member McGill, to
adopt the Resolution by title only, approving amendment to Conditional Use Permit No.
99-1 - With Conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGilI, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. 5728
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 99-1 - WITH CONDITIONS.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Ali 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 Items No. 9 and 11 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 4 through 8, 10, and 12 through 19.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNClLMEMBERS: McCoy
Item No. 4: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
DECEMBER 8, 2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
December 8, 2003, as submitted.
Item No. 5: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVEFURTHER READING.
Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT FOR THE PREPARATION OF PHASE II OF A FATS, OII
AND GREASE CONTROL PROGRAM STUDY.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve an agreement with the Orange
County Sanitation District for the preparation of Phase II of a Fats, Oil and Grease
Control Program Study; and 2) Appropriate $5,000 from the fund balance of the Sewer
Fund to Account No. 4187-41-219-08 to pay for the City's proportionate share of the
cost of the study.
Item No. 7: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANKS AT CITY CORPORATION YARD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
2003-51.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Determine McCarran Environmental to be
a non-responsible bidder and the bid from McCarran Environmental to be non-
responsive; and 2) Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works Project
No. 2003-51 to be The Reynolds Group, Post Office Box 1996, Tustin, California
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92781; and 3) Award a contract for the Removal of Underground Storage Tanks at the
City Corporation Yard in the amount of $51,790 to The Reynolds Group; and 4)
Authorize $5,179 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen work
or adjustment in quantities.
Item No. 8: ACCEPTANCE OF REPAIR OF SEWER LINE IN ORANGE AVENUE:
WEST OF MOODY STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-05.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Repair of Sewer Line on
Orange Avenue West of Moody Street, Public Works Project No. 2003-05, as being
satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications in the
final amount of $27,889; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $2,788.90,
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. 10: APPROPRIATION OF CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT
PROGRAM (CLEEP) GRANT FUNDS.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve an increase to estimated
revenues in the General Fund in Other Grants, Account No. 3525-11-999-99, for
$6,206; and 2) Approve the appropriation of $6,206 from the unreserved fund balance
of the General Fund to Small Tools and Equipment, Account No. 4113-11-184-05.
Item No. 12: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CYPRESS REGARDING MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS).
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, regarding member contributions to the Public Employees' Retirement System
(PERS).
RESOLUTION NO. 5729
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, REGARDING MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS).
RESOLUTION NO. 5730
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, REGARDING RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) FOR
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5731
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTOR8 OF THE CYPRE~@
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, REGARDING RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS
TO THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) FOR
PUBLIC SAFETY MEMBERS OF THE CYPRESS POLICE
OFFICERS' ASSOCIATION.
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Item No. 13: ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT ON AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
APPLIED TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS' APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report on Agreed-Upon
Procedures Applied to the City of Cypress' Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 30, 2004.
Item No. 14: ACCEPTANCE OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORT OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 3012003.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Single Audit Report of the
City of Cypress for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003.
Item No. 15: ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
2003.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report of the City of Cypress for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003.
Item No. 16: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER, 2003.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Item No. 17: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
62558 THROUGH 62903.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS:
Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION AMENDMENT NO. 7
TO AGREEMENT NO. C-8-0189 WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR A SIX-MONTH PERIOD, JANUARY 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 30,
2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve Amendment No. 7 to
Agreement No. C-8-0189 with the Orange County Transportation Authority, extending
the term of the Agreement for six months, January 1,2004 through June 30, 2004, with
no changes to the cost per passenger trip or to the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
Item No. 19: ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT ON AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
APPLIED TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DiSTRICT',C;
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, receive and file the report on
Agreed-Upon Procedures Applied to the Cypress Recreation and Park District's
Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2004.
Re~lardinqltemN0.9: APPROVAL OF SEWER MASTER PLAN, SEWER
CONDITION ASSESSMENT PLAN, AND SEWER FLOW MONITORING, PUBLIC,
WORKS PROJECT NOS. 2000-06, 2001-16, AND 2002-24, Council Member McGill
stated that Cypress is one of the few cities in Orange County that has not had a major
sewer leak and has taken an aggressive approach in maintaining the sewers.
The Public Works Director stated that this is a cooperative project between the City and
the Orange County Sanitation District to reduce the flow into the District's system. He
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stated that a master plan and flow monitoring was done, and close circuit television
inspection of approximately 20% of the lines in the City.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, that
the City Council: 1) Approve Amendment No. 4 to Cooperative Project Program
Contract No. 0001 with Orange County Sanitation District; and 2) Approve Amendment
No. 2 to Cooperative Project Program Contract No. 0103 with Orange County
Sanitation District; and 3) Approve Amendment No. 2 to Cooperative Project Program
Contract No. 0123 with Orange County Sanitation District; and 4) Approve Sewer
Master Plan, Sewer Condition Assessment Plan, and Sewer Flow Monitoring, Public
Works Project Nos. 2000-06, 2001-16, and 2002-24; and 5) Authorize the City Manager
to execute Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 0001, Amendment No. 2 to Contract No.
0103, Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 0123 for Cooperative Project Program
Agreements with Orange County Sanitation District; and 6) Authorize staff to submit all
deliverables and requests for reimbursement to Orange County Sanitation District.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, Piercyand Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
Re.qardin.q Item No. 11: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FOR POLICE TRAINING,
Council Member McGill asked the Chief of Police for information on the donation.
The Chief of Police stated that a Cypress business owner donated the money and
asked that the funds be utilized in an ongoing training effort for the Police Department.
It was decided that one of the two existing canine teams that is not yet narcotic trained
would be trained in that area and one of the City's detectives would be sent to the
Delinquency Control Institute at USC that emphasizes community collaboration in the
area of juvenile delinquency and crime prevention.
It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy, that
the City Council: 1) Accept the donation in the amount of $5,000, and increase
estimated revenues (3711-11, expense reimbursement) in the General Fund; and 2)
Appropriate $5,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to Account
No. 4220-11-167-05 (P.O.S.T. Training).
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING)
Item No. 20: SECOND READING OF ZONING ORDINANCE 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.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Piercy and seconded by Council Member Sondhi, to
adopt the Ordinance by title only, and waive further reading, amending Section 25,
Appendix "A" of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance (Signs), amending Table 25.7(A)
regarding parking requirements for restaurant uses.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
ORDINANCE NO 1051
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AMENDING SECTION 25, APPENDIX "A" OF THE CYPRESS ZONING
ORDINANCE (SIGNS), AMENDING TABLE 25.7(A) REGARDING PARKING
REQUIREMENTS FOR RESTAURANT USES.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
Item No. 21: CONSIDERATION OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO.
2003-29, CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER RENOVATION/CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENT
PHASE I.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
Council Member McGill asked about the landscaping near the skate park.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the design of the park will
eliminate any potential areas that would be worn down by skaters or skateboards.
Council Member Sondhi asked about the timeline of the project.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that grading by Fieldstone could
begin in a few weeks.
The Public Works Director stated that construction could begin in March and could take
four to six months to complete.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Piercy and seconded by Council Member McGill, that
the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Design Review
Committee Permit No. 2003-29 - with conditions; and 2) Certify the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (De Minimus) and Mitigation Monitoring Program; and 3) Approve the plans
and specifications for Civic Center Improvement Phase I, Public Works Project No.
2003-11, and authorize staff to advertise the project for bids.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy
RESOLUTION NO. 5732
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2003-29
- WITH CONDITIONS.
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:
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
The Redevelopment Agency was reconvened at 8:57 p.m.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
The Cypress City Council,
Agency Board Members McGill, Sondhi, Agency Vice Chairperson
Pieroy, Agency Chairperson Keenan
Agency Board Member McCoy
It was moved by Agency Board Member Sondhi and seconded by Agency Vice Chair
Piercy, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 22.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: McGilI, Sondhi, Piercy and Keenan
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 22: ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPONENT UNIT FINANCIAL REPORT OF
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE
30, 2003.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board receive and file
the Component Unit Financial Report of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2003.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters 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 an Orange County leadership seminar in Lake Arrowhead with Mayor
Keenan. Attended an C.C. Fire Authority meeting where Proposition 172, funding for
public safety organizations, was discussed.
Mayor Pro Tem Piercy:
Attended the National League of Cities conference in Nashville. Attended an C.C.
Sanitation District meeting where the Fats, Oil and Grease (FOG) Program was
discussed.
Mayor Keenan:
Attended an C.C. Transportation Authority meeting where the Board of Directors
reorganized and the locally preferred alternative alignment for Centerline was approved.
Attended an Orange County leadership seminar in Lake Arrowhead. Attended an C.C.
League of Cities meeting where the issue of new membership for O.C.T.A. was
postponed until February. Attended an C.C. Transportation Authority Transit Planning
and Operations committee meeting where a discussion was held on the locally
preferred alignment for Centerline. Traveled to Sacramento on behalf of O.C.T.A. to
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testify before the California Transportation Commission related to funding for
transportation in Orange County. Attended two Eagle Court ceremonies before the
holidays.
Council Member McGill recognized Mayor Keenan's efforts and hard work serving as
Chair of the O.C. Transportation Authority.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked the Mayor and Council Members for the flowers sent to his
mother's funeral and Council Member McGill for attending the funeral.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Keenan adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m. in memory of
Rose Importuna to Monday, January 19, 2004, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Executive
Board Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
I~Y CLERK OF T-HE CITY OF CYPRESS
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