Agenda 2004-05-10
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 10, 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
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.
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***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSIONCITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiators: William W. Wynder and Richard Storey
Employee: City Manager
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR –
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiator: Richard Storey
Employee Group: Cypress Maintenance Employees’ Association
CYPRESS 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
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JOINT CLOSED SESSION WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9 (a)
City of Los Alamitos v. City of Cypress, Cypress Redevelopment
Agency, et al.
Case Number 04CC00136
Orange County Superior Court – Civil Complex Center
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of cases: One
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM
CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT
9470 Moody Street, Cypress, CA 90630
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
May 10, 2004 Page 4
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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. The card is available at the speaker’s podium or
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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wishing to address the Council are recognized. Your name will be called
at the time the matter is heard by the Council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended By
The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
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 (1 - 13)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of April 26, 2004.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
2. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
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3. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2004, AS “NATIONAL MENTAL
HEALTH MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the month of May, 2004, as “National Mental Health Month” in
the City of Cypress.
4. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 16-22, 2004, AS “NATIONAL
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the week of May 16-22, 2004, as “National Public Works Week”
in the City of Cypress.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING MEMBER
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’
RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS).
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, regarding
member contributions to the California Public Employees’ Retirement
System (CalPERS).
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
California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS).
6. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2004-04,
A REQUEST TO INSTALL A STEALTH ANTENNA FACILITY ON AN
EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2004-04 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No.
2004-04 – With Conditions.
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7. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL INTERCONNECT/CCTV CABLE AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-42.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for the Installation of Traffic Signal Interconnect/CCTV
Cable at Various Locations, Public Works Project No. 2003-42; and 2)
Authorize City staff to advertise the project for bid.
8. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO ADVERTISE THE PROJECT FOR BID FOR REHABILITATION OF
WALKER STREET, ORANGE AVENUE, AND HOLDER STREET,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-44.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for Rehabilitation of Walker Street, Orange Avenue, and
Holder Street, Public Works Project No. 2003-44; and 2) Authorize staff
to advertise the project for bid.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 2003-04 RESIDENTIAL STREET
RESURFACING, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-37.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Determine the lowest
responsible bidder for Public Works Project No. 2003-37 to be All
American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2229, Corona, California 92878; and
2) Award a contract for 2003-04 Residential Street Resurfacing, in the
amount of $344,999.15, to All American Asphalt; and 3) Authorize
$34,500 (10% of Bid Amount) as contingency to be used for unforeseen
work or adjustment in quantities.
10. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the contract
extension with Caporicci & Larson, LLP for audit services for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2004.
11. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE
POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, adopt the updated class specification for the regular full-time
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position of Public Works Director/City Engineer, amending the City’s
classification plan.
12. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 64504 THROUGH 64740.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant registers.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
13. ACCEPTANCE OF THE 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) Accept the Oak Knoll Park North Playground Equipment
Retrofit and Installation of Poured-in-Place Surfacing, Public Works
Project No. 2004-06, as being completed in substantial conformance
with the project specifications; and 2) Approve the final retention
payment of $3,561 to Park Specialties, P.O. Box 891833, Temecula,
California 92589; 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.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES: (SECOND READING) (14)
14. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2004-02,
AMENDING SECTION 19, APPENDIX “A” OF THE CYPRESS ZONING
ORDINANCE (SPECIAL USE STANDARDS), AMENDING SECTION
19.41.C (RESTRICTIONS ON LONG TERM OCCUPANCY) AND
SECTION 41, APPENDIX “A” OF THE CYPRESS ZONING
ORDINANCE (DEFINITIONS) BY ADDING A NEW DEFINITION –
HOTEL (LONG TERM STAY).
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by title
only, title as follows, approving Zoning Code Amendment No. 2004-02.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Amending
Section 19, Appendix “A” of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance (Special Use
Standards), by Adding a New Subsection 19.41.C (Restrictions on Long
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Term Occupancy) and Section 41, Appendix “A” of the Cypress Zoning
Ordinance (Definitions) By Adding a New Definition (Hotel – Long Term
Stay).
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
1. Discussion Regarding Request from the Orange County Regional Airport
Authority (OCRAA) for Commitment of Funds for Fiscal Year 2004-2005
(Requested by Council Member Sondhi)
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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, May 24, 2004, beginning at
5:30 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 6day of May, 2004.
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Jill R. Guertin, City Clerk
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