Agenda 2004-03-22
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 22, 2004
5:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
WORKSHOP SESSION/CLOSED SESSION
EXECUTIVE BOARD ROOM
CYPRESS CITY HALL
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING
BOARD ROOM
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
9470 Moody Street
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
Executive Board Room
JOINT MEETING WITH THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
ROLL CALL MAYOR/AGENCY CHAIR TIM KEENAN
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR ANNA L. PIERCY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER FRANK McCOY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER MIKE McGILL
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER LYDIA SONDHI
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as
otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing in
the following Agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review
in the City Clerk's office.
City Council Agendas/Minutes are available at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
March 22, 2004 Page 2
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION
COMMISSIONER PATRICIA CHRISTOPHER
COMMISSIONER WILLIAM FIFIELD
COMMISSIONER NANCY HOOVEN
COMMISSIONER PRAKASH NARAIN
COMMISSIONER KENNETH McMILLAN
COMMISSIONER RUTH SCHNIPPER
COMMISSIONER HELEN SILER
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
GENERAL DISCUSSION AND UPDATE REGARDING
CURRENT PROJECTS AND/OR ISSUES
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSIONCYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-091-19,
241-091-20, 241-091-21, 241-091-22, 241-091-23,
241-091-24, 241-091-25, 241-091-26, 241-091-27,
241-091-28, 241-091-29, 241-091-30, 241-091-33,
241-091-34, 241-091-36, 241-231-24, 241-231-25,
241-231-26, and 241-231-28; Consisting of approximately
75 Acres at Northwest corner of Katella Avenue and
Walker Street within the Los Alamitos Race Track and
Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area
Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive
Director, and Agency Counsel
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of cases: Two
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RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
9470 Moody Street, Cypress, CA 90630
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONSPRESENTATION OF “NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY
DISPATCHER WEEK” PROCLAMATION TO LISA
BARR, DISPATCH ADMINISTRATOR, WEST CITIES
POLICE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
(LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and
the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be
taken on off-Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers are
requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes each.
If you would like to address the City Council, please complete the white
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from the City Clerk. Please identify on the card your name, address, and
the item on which you would like to speak, and return to the City Clerk.
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at the time the matter is heard by the Council.
March 22, 2004 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 2)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended By
The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 92-15, A REQUEST TO ALLOW AN AFTER SCHOOL
TUTORING CENTER IN AN EXISTING KOREAN CHURCH LOCATED
AT 5271 LINCOLN AVENUE WITHIN THE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE
OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving amendment to Conditional Use
Permit No. 92-15 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 92-15 –
With Conditions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 78-18, A REQUEST TO UPGRADE THE EXISTING
OFFSALE BEER AND WINE LICENSE TO AN OFFSALE GENERAL
ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR J & B MARKET AND VIDEO LOCATED AT
4490 LINCOLN AVENUE IN THE COMMERCIAL MIXED USE OF THE
LINCOLN SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving amendment to Conditional Use
Permit No. 78-18 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 78-18 –
With Conditions.
March 22, 2004 Page 5
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion
unless a member of the Council requests separate action on a specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 14)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of March 8, 2004.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Mayor
Keenan abstaining on the minutes due to his absence from the
meeting.
4. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
5. PROCLAIMING MARCH 20, 2004, AS “ARBOR DAY” IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim March 20, 2004, as “Arbor Day” in the City of Cypress.
6. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 12-16, 2004, AS “NATIONAL
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the week of April 12-16, 2004, as “National Public Safety
Dispatcher Week” in the City of Cypress.
7. AUTHORIZATIONTO CREATE AN AD-HOC TECHNICAL ADVISORY
COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE
NORTHWEST ORANGE COUNTY CITY MANAGERS GROUP TO
REPRESENT THE WEST ORANGE COUNTY CITIES ASSOCIATION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the change in
format for representation to the West Orange County Cities Association
through the creation of an ad-hoc Technical Advisory Committee
comprised of representatives of the City Managers of the Northwest
Orange County City Managers group.
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8. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 8
to Cooperative Agreement No. C-95-970 with the Orange County
Transportation Authority and authorize the Mayor to execute said
agreement.
9. APPROVAL OF DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION TO
SOLICIT BIDS FOR 2003-04 RESIDENTIAL STREET RESURFACING,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-37.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the design
specifications for 2003-04 Residential Street Resurfacing, Public Works
Project No. 2003-37; and 2) Authorize City staff to solicit bids for this
project.
10. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16503. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8701-8703 BELMONT STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
No. 16503 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
11. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY, 2004.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of February, 2004.
12. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 63680 THROUGH 63913.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant register.
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Recreation & Park District Matters:
13. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ARNOLD/CYPRESS PARK NORTH
RESTROOM REMODEL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-26.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works
Project No. 2003-26 to be Thomco Construction, Inc., 2121 W. Crescent
Avenue, Suite A, Anaheim, California 92801; and 2) Award a contract
for the Arnold/Cypress Park North Restroom Remodel in the amount of
$24,077.32 to Thomco Construction, Inc.; and 3) Authorize a five percent
(5%) contingency in the amount of $1,200 to be used for unforeseen
work or adjustment in quantities.
14. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR OAK KNOLL PARK (NORTH)
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT RETROFIT AND INSTALLATION OF
POURED-IN-PLACE SURFACING, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2004-
06.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Determine the lowest responsible bidder for Public Works
Project No. 2004-06 to be Park Specialties, P.O. Box 891833, Temecula,
California 92589; and 2) Award a contract for Oak Knoll Park (North)
Playground Equipment Retrofit and Installation of Poured-in-Place
Surfacing in the amount of $32,392 to Park Specialties; and 3) Authorize
$3,239 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen
work or adjustment in quantities.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
March 22, 2004 Page 8
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (15 - 17)
15. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2003-01 BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
COTTONWOOD CHRISTIAN CENTER, INC.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by
title only, title as follows, and waive further reading, approving
Development Agreement No. 2003-01 between the City of Cypress and
Cottonwood Christian Center, Inc. (“Developer”).
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Development Agreement No. 2003-01 Between the City of
Cypress and Cottonwood Christian Center, Inc. (“Developer”).
16. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO SECTIONS VII.C.6 AND VII.D., OF THE CYPRESS BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN, AMENDING SIGNAGE
AND LANDSCAPING CRITERIA, RESPECTIVELY.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by
title only, title as follows, and waive further reading, adopting an
amendment to Sections VII.C.6 and VII.D., of the Cypress Business and
Professional Center Specific Plan, amending signage and landscaping
criteria, respectively.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting an Amendment to Sections VII.C.6 and VII.D., of the Cypress
Business and Professional Center Specific Plan, Amending Signage and
Landscaping Criteria, Respectively.
17. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE LEVYING A SPECIAL TAX
WITHIN COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 (SORRENTO
HOMES).
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by
title only, title as follows, and waive further reading, levying a special tax
within Community Facilities District No. 1 (Sorrento Homes) of the City of
Cypress.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
March 22, 2004 Page 9
Levying a Special Tax Within Community Facilities District No. 1
(Sorrento Homes) of the City of Cypress.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
No items.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of
Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council and the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the jurisdiction of the
City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency provided that no action
may be taken on off-Agenda items unless authorized by law. Speakers are
requested to limit their comments to no more than five minutes each.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Reports on Committee Assignments
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Other Items
March 22, 2004 Page 10
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
of the Cypress City Council and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. The
next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, April 12, 2004, beginning at
5:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the renovation of the Cypress Council Chamber, the City
Council will be holding all regularly scheduled City Council meetings at the Cypress
School District Board Room, 9470 Moody Street, Cypress, effective with the
February 23, 2004 City Council meeting. All scheduled Workshop Sessions and Special
Meetings will continue to be held in the Executive Board Room at City Hall, and all
regular meetings of the City Council on the second and fourth Mondays of each month
will commence at 7:00 p.m. at the Cypress School District Board Room until further
notice, and will not be broadcast on Cypress Channel 36.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California,
that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less
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than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 18day of March, 2004.
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Jill R. Guertin, City Clerk
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