Agenda 2005-01-10
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2005
5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL MAYOR/AGENCY CHAIR MIKE McGILL
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR LYDIA SONDHI
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER FRANK McCOY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER TODD SEYMORE
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, 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.
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 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
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
City of Huntington Beach v. Huntington Beach
Police Officers Association, et al.
Case Number SACV 01-1125 JVS (ANx)
United States District Court,
Central District of California
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
January 10, 2005 Page 3
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
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. The
SPEAKER’S CARD 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 AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-10, A REQUEST TO
ADD OFFSALE BEER AND WINE TO THE PROPOSED
HAMPTON INN HOTEL LOCATED AT 10900 YAMAHA WAY
WITHIN THE PC-1 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS
PARK ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, and waive further
reading, approving Amendment No. 3 to Conditional Use
Permit No. 2001-10 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Amendment No. 3 to Conditional Use Permit No.
2001-10 – With Conditions.
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CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendars (Council and Redevelopment
Agency) are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the
Council/Redevelopment Agency or the public requests separate action on a
specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (2 - 16)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of December 13, 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. ACCEPTANCE OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORT OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2004.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Single Audit Report of the City of Cypress for the Fiscal
Year ended June 30, 2004.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDIT LETTER, THE AUDITOR’S
RECOMMENDATIONS TO MANAGEMENT, AND STAFF’S
RESPONSE TO THE AUDITOR’S RECOMMENDATIONS TO
MANAGEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,
2004.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Audit Letter, the Auditor’s Recommendations to
Management, and Staff’s Response to the Auditor’s
Recommendations to Management.
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6. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION
PLAN REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
FOR THE POSITION OF SENIOR LICENSING SPECIALIST
AND ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LICENSING
SPECIALIST.
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 classification
specification for the regular full-time positions of Licensing
Specialist/Senior Licensing Specialist, amending the City’s
classification plan.
7. ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR A 6,908
SQUARE FOOT INCREASE IN THE BUILDING SQUARE
FOOTAGE FOR THE BUILDING APPROVED UNDER
STAFF REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2004-23 FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6161 CHIP AVENUE IN THE
PC-4 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, adopting the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for
Staff Review Committee Permit No. 2004-23.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring Program for Staff Review Committee Permit No.
2004-23.
8. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM PACIFICARE FOR
THE PURCHASE OF A GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE
SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the
donation in the amount of $4,100, and increase estimated
revenues (3713-11, Donations) in the General Fund; and
2) Appropriate $4,100 from the unreserved fund balance of
the General Fund to account 4113-11-177-05 (Small Tools
and Equipment).
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9. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR A REPLACEMENT
DIGITAL IMAGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPUTER.
Recommended Action: That the City Council appropriate
$2,635 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 Digital Imaging Management System computer.
10. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16460.
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4801 LINCOLN AVENUE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final
Tract Map No. 16460 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the
record map.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF REHABILITATION OF WALKER
STREET, ORANGE AVENUE, AND HOLDER STREET,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-44.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the
project for Rehabilitation of Walker Street, Orange Avenue,
and Holder Street, Public Works Project No. 2003-44, as
being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the project
specifications; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of
$45,565.80 to All American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2229, Corona,
California 92878-2229, 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.
12. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER, 2004.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Investment Report for the month of November, 2004.
13. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
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WARRANTS NO. 67855 THROUGH 68251.
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
14. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR THE SUPPLY AND
INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS
CITY PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2004-21.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District: 1) Approve the plans and design specifications
for the supply and installation of play equipment and protective
surfacing in various City parks; and 2) Authorize staff to solicit
bids for the project.
15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FILING
OF AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR THE PER
CAPITA CALIFORNIA CLEAN WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND COASTAL PROTECTION
ACT OF 2002.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, adopt a Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving the filing of an application for the
grant funds from the Per Capita California Clean Water,
Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks and Coastal Protection
Act of 2002.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the Applicant to Apply for Grant Funds for the Per
Capita Grant Program Under the Safe Neighborhood Parks,
Clean Water, Clean Air, and Coastal Protection Bond Act of
2002.
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16. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FILING
OF AN APPLICATION FOR BLOCK GRANT FUNDS FOR
THE ROBERTI-Z’BERG-HARRIS CALIFORNIA CLEAN
WATER, CLEAN AIR, SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS, AND
COASTAL PROTECTION ACT OF 2002.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, adopt a Resolution by title only,
title as follows, approving the filing of an application for the
block grant funds from the Roberti-Z’Berg Harris (RZH)
California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks
and Coastal Protection Act of 2002.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the Applicant to Apply for Grant Funds for the
Roberti-Z’Berg-Harris Grant Program Under the California
Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and
Coastal Protection Act of 2002.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
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NEW BUSINESS (17)
17. APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT
NO. 2004-17, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A 5,400
SQUARE-FOOT MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT
5001 CERRITOS AVENUE IN THE CG-10,000
COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, and waive further
reading, approving Design Review Committee Permit No.
2004-17 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2004-17 –
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 (18)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one
motion unless a member of the Agency requests separate action on a
specific item.
Consent Calendar (18):
18. CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE
TERM OF THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND JONES DEVELOPMENT
GROUP, LLC.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency approve the Amendment to Extend the Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the Agency and
Jones Development Group, LLC (JDG) for two (2) corner
pads located at the northwest corner of Walker Street and
Katella Avenue (1.807 acres) and the northeast corner of
Winners Circle and Katella Avenue (1.254 acres) respectively,
and authorize the Agency Chair to executive the Amendment.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
January 10, 2005 Page 11
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Reports on Committee Assignments
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Other Items
1. Discussion Regarding 2005 Annual City Commission Recruitment
(Requested by Council Member Luebben)
2. Discussion Regarding Letter of Support to the California Council
on Base Retention
(Requested by Mayor McGill)
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT in memory of Jim O’Hara.
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, January 24,
2005, beginning at 5:30 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 than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this
th
6 day of January, 2005.
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Jill R. Guertin, City Clerk
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