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Agenda 2004-10-11 AGENDA CITY OF CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2004 5:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M. Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5275 Orange Avenue 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 WORKSHOP SESSION DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BALL ROAD AND JUANITA STREET ***Recess the meeting to Closed Session. 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. October 11, 2004 Page 2 CLOSED SESSIONCYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8) Real Property Identified as the 1.807 Acre Agency Parcel Located at the Northwest Corner of Walker Street and Katella Avenue, and the 1.254 Acre Agency Parcel Located at the Northeast Corner of Katella Avenue and Winners Circle 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 RECONVENE 7:00 P.M. Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECypress Cub Scout Pack #660, Den 3 INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS Presentation of Council Chamber Rededication Video, Created by PCnet Cypress Presentation of Certificates of Recognition for Council Chamber Renovation Project: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer John Olson, Video Production Coordinator PCnet Cypress REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY October 11, 2004 Page 3 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 SPEAKER’S CARD . 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. SPEAKER’S CARD The assists the Mayor in ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized. Your name will be called at the time the matter is heard by the Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. 1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING 2004 CYPRESS ZONING CODE. Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Finding of De Minimis Impact, and adopt the Negative Declaration in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, adopting the negative declaration prepared in connection with the 2004 Cypress Zoning Code; and 3) Introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending the Cypress Municipal Code by comprehensively amending Appendix I, Zoning. a. Motion to adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows: A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Adopting the Negative Declaration Prepared in Connection with the 2004 Cypress Zoning Code. b. Motion to introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California, Amending the Cypress Municipal Code by Comprehensively Amending Appendix I, Zoning. October 11, 2004 Page 4 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 (2 - 14) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Meeting of September 27, 2004. Recommended Action: Approve as submitted. 3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. 4. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2004-13, A REQUEST TO APPROVE A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE MUGSHOTS BAR LOCATED AT 10461 DENNI STREET IN THE CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE. Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2004-13, subject to the conditions attached in Exhibit “A.” A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2004-13 – With Conditions. 5. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 23-29, 2004, AS “RED RIBBON WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of October 23-29, 2004, as “Red Ribbon Week” in the City of Cypress. October 11, 2004 Page 5 6. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT A PROJECT AREA COMMITTEE SHALL NOT BE FORMED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROPOSED MERGER & AMENDMENTS TO THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY’S CIVIC CENTER (ORIGINAL AND AMENDMENT AREA), LINCOLN AVENUE AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE (“LART”) REDEVELOPMENT PLANS. Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, determining that a Project Area Committee shall not be formed in connection with the proposed merger and amendments to the Cypress Redevelopment Agency’s Civic Center (original and amendment area), Lincoln Avenue and Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course (“LART”) Redevelopment Plans. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Determining that a Project Area Committee Shall Not be Formed in Connection with the Proposed Merger and Amendments to the Cypress Redevelopment Agency’s Civic Center (Original and Amendment Area), Lincoln Avenue and Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course (“LART”) Redevelopment Plans. 7. ACCEPTANCE OF OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) TRAFFIC GRANT, AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE OTS TRAFFIC GRANT GOALS IN THEIR ENTIRETY. Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, authorizing the acceptance of the Operation Safe Passage Traffic Safety Program (OTS) Grant Application with the State of California for a Police Traffic Services Project; and 3) Increase estimated revenues (3525-11-Other Grants) in the General Fund for the grant total of $315,594; and 4) Approve appropriations from the fund balance of the General Fund as follows: 4003-11-183-05 (Overtime) $52,736; 4104-11- 183-05 (Promotional Items) $5,000; 4113-11-183-05 (Equipment) $89,497; 4206-11-183-05 (Travel Expenses) $2,000; 4188-11-183-05 (Contract Services) $84,733; 4187-11-183-05 (Contract Services – Private) $15,000; and 5) Approve the transfer of $66,628 from the City’s General Fund (2200-11) to the Equipment Replacement Fund (1200-90), and appropriate $44,628 to account 4305-90-656-35 (Equipment) and $22,000 to account 4362-90-659-39 (Motorcycles). A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, October 11, 2004 Page 6 California, Authorizing the Acceptance of the Operation Safe Passage Traffic Safety Program (OTS) Grant Application with the State of California for a Police Traffic Services Project. 8. ADOPTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT. Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Amendment No. 9 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-95-970 with the Orange County Transportation Authority and authorize the Mayor to execute said agreement. 9. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITIONS OF MECHANIC AND ASSISTANT MECHANIC. Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the class specifications for the regular full-time positions of Mechanic and Assistant Mechanic, amending the City’s classification plan. 10. ACCEPTANCE OF STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT GRANTS AND APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS. Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Performance Grant check in the amount of $2,785 from the County of Orange; and 2) Accept a FEMA Supplemental Emergency Operations Planning Grant check in the amount of $8,224 from the County of Orange; and 3) Approve an increase to estimated revenues in the General Fund in Other Grants, account number 3525-11-999-99 for $11,009; and 4) Approve the appropriation of $11,009 from the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to Small Tools and Equipment Emergency Services account number 4113-11-180-05, for the purchase of various emergency services and training related equipment. 11. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WATER COMPANY FOR INSTALLATION OF AN 8-INCH WATER LINE AND RELOCATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN THE CIVIC CENTER TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-11. October 11, 2004 Page 7 Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve payment in the amount of $53,274 to Southern California Water Company for installation of an 8-inch water line and relocation of fire hydrants in the Civic Center; and 2) Authorize the Public Works Director to execute the agreement with Southern California Water Company for the installation of an 8-inch water line and relocation of fire hydrants. 12. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT COLOR LASER PRINTER. Recommended Action: That the City Council appropriate $1,971 to account number 4402-90-665-41 (Capital Outlay – Computer Hardware/Software) from the Equipment Replacement Fund (90) fund balance, for the purchase of one (1) new color laser printer. 13. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT DESIGNJET PLOTTER. Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the purchase of a replacement deskjet plotter from Dieterich Post, 616 Monterey Pass Road, Monterey Park, California 91754, in the amount of $3,280.40; and 2) Appropriate $3,281 from the Equipment Replacement Fund 90 fund balance to Account No. 4307-90-665-41. 14. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 66812 THROUGH 67013. Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR UNFINISHED BUSINESS No items. NEW BUSINESS October 11, 2004 Page 8 No items. RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS (15) The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors. NEW BUSINESS: 15. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ADDING SECTION 17-72 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO REGULATIONS GOVERNING USE OF THE CITY’S PUBLIC PARKS. Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, adding Section 17-72 of the Cypress City Code relating to park regulations. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California, Adding Section 17-72 of the Cypress City Code Relating to Park Regulations. 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. October 11, 2004 Page 9 ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ? Reports on Committee Assignments ? Other Items 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, October 25, 2004, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. 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 th than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this 7 day of October, 2004. ________________________________ Jill R. Guertin, City Clerk IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT (714) 229-6683. NOTIFICATION BY NOON ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2004, WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING.