Minutes 2004-12-13
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 13, 2004
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:40 p.m. by Mayor
Keenan in the City Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council/Agency Board Members McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Mayor Pro
Tem/Agency Vice Chair Piercy, Mayor/Agency Chair Keenan
ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
City Clerk.
City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, and
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 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.
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: Two.
At 5:42 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 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Keenan.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Mayor Pro
Tem/Agency Vice Chair Piercy, Mayor/Agency Chair Keenan
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager,
Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Chief of Police, Public Works Director,
Recreation and Community Services Director, Assistant Community Development
Director, Assistant City Engineer, Administrative Services Manager, Associate
Planners, City Clerk, and Deputy City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Junior Girl Scout
Troop #469, Cypress Service Unit.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Chaplain Jerry Shumard, Cypress Police
Department.
Mayor Keenan introduced guests in the audience. He highlighted City accomplishments
for the past year and thanked his fellow Council Members, staff, his wife, and the
community.
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Mayor Pro Tem Piercy stated that it had been an honor to serve and represent the
community for the past eight years.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Keenan and Mayor Pro Tem Piercy presented Public Servant Creeds to newly-
elected Council Members Todd Seymore and Phil Luebben.
The City Clerk administered the Loyalty Oath and presHnted Certificates of Election to
newly-elected Council Members Phil Luebben and Todd Seymore.
Council Member Seymore thanked his wife and family for their support, the voters, and
City staff.
Council Member Luebben stated that he is excited to bE~ a member of the City Council.
He thanked the community for their support and pledged to do his best. He introduced
his family and guests in the audience.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor.
Council Member Luebben nominated and Council Member Sondhi seconded the
motion, to nominate Council Member McGill for the office of Mayor. It was moved by
Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Luebben, to close the
nominations.
Council Member McGill was unanimously elected Mayor by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor McGill commented on the strengths of the Council Members and thanked his
family and the community for allowing him to serve. He stated that he would like the
City Council to consider participating in a joint workshop with the Los Alamitos City
Council in order to get to know one another and understand the channels of
communication that can exist between the two communities. He would also like
Cypress to work with the neighboring cities of Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, and others
regarding base retention and upcoming hearings. He would also like to have staff do a
thorough analysis of upcoming fiscal standing and provide forecasting to consider an
addition to the Police Department. Lastly, he would like staff to monitor affordable
housing opportunities to include senior housing projects along Lincoln Avenue.
Mayor McGill then asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor McGill nominated and Council Member Seymore seconded the motion, to
nominate Council Member Sondhi for the office of Mayor Pro Tem. It was moved by
Council Member Seymore and seconded by Mayor McGiill, to close the nominations.
Council Member Sondhi was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi thanked the City Council for their support. She congratulated
the new Council Members and stated that she looks forward to serving as Mayor Pro
Tem.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor McGill presented outgoing Mayor Keenan with a plaque and thanked him for his
service and leadership as Mayor.
The meeting was recessed at 7:47 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 8: 14 p.m.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
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 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. The City Attorney stated that a brief status
report was provided and that Agency Members Luebben and Seymore did not
participate in the Closed Session discussion. No reportable action was taken.
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: Two. The City Attorney stated that Council
Members Luebben and Seymore did not participate in the Closed Session discussion.
A brief status report was provided and no reportable action was taken.
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 McGill asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Lauree Aragona, La Palma, commended outgoing Mayor Keenan and Mayor Pro Tem
Piercy for their eight years of dedicated service on the City Council and to the citizens
of Cypress.
Richard Cone, Cypress, spoke regarding exterior noise and vibration standards, and
Cypress Municipal Code Section 13-68.
Linda Metzidis, Cypress Masterworks Chorale, invited the City Council and community
to attend the "Handel's Messiah" concert on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.,
and Sunday, December 19, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cypress College Campus Theater.
Mary Crowder, Cypress, welcomed new Council Members Phil Luebben and Todd
Seymore.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
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Item NO.1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2004-07 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16778, A REQUEST TO CREATE A
SINGLE-LOT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSTRUCT FIVE (5) RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM UNITS, INCLUDING ONE (1) DENSITY BONUS UNIT LOCATED AT
8512-8522 LA HOMA STREET WITHIN THE RM-15 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-
FAMILY lONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked for the definition of moderate income.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that moderate income is
between 80% and 120%. The median income for a family of four would be $75,600, the
maximum income would be $90,700, and the minimum would be $57,500.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked who would monitor to ensure that it remains an
affordable unit.
The Assistant Community Development Director state,d that the agreement with the
developer states that monitoring will occur internally through the developer or an
assignee. The City, through its housing program, will allso be monitoring and ensuring
the ten year period would remain intact.
Council Member Luebben asked if there was more than monitoring, such as a
restrictive covenant that would specify there is a restriction upon transfer.
The Assistant City Manager stated the project will requim a density bonus agreement or
an affordable housing agreement that will be recordled against the property. The
agreement and covenants will specify that whomever the property is sold to will be
disclosed under the title document that they must be income qualified. The new buyer
will work through the City in order to income qualify the buyer.
Council Member Seymore asked about equity in the property.
The Assistant City Manager stated that if there is equity, the seller can realize the equity
provided incomes have risen enough that the new buyer is still income eligible and
there is equity there.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Ed Bonanni, Bonanni Development, stated that he feels the
development standards tied to the aesthetics of the buildings will be an added feature
to the city.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
Sofia Pulido, Cypress, spoke against the project.
The public hearing was closed.
Mayor McGill asked staff to address specific issues by the speaker concerning traffic,
parking, and sight line issues.
The Associate Planner stated that the project does meet the code for parking, which is
a two car garage and one open parking stall per unit for a total of 10 garaged spaces
and five open parking stalls. There is additional overflow parking onto the street. She
stated that a standard condition of approval is that the City review second story window
views of surrounding properties and any impact to privacy.
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The Public Works Director stated that traffic in and out of the development is addressed
in the conditions of approval with regard to the appropriate site distance.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, and waive further reading,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-07 - with conditions, and approving
Tentative Tract Map No. 16778 - with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5804
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-07
- WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5805
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16778
- WITH CONDITIONS.
Item NO.2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2004-06/TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16815. A REQUEST TO COMBINE TWO (2)
PARCELS AND CONSTRUCT THIRTEEN (13) CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 8651-8675 LA SALLE STREET IN THE RM-20
RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member Luebben asked how parking is determined for the project.
The Associate Planner stated that parking is based on a bedroom count. He stated that
for each two bedroom unit there is two garage spaces required plus one half open
guest. The three bedroom units require two garage spaces plus one half open plus one
guest parking space.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Ed Bonanni, Bonanni Development, stated that he feels they have
complied with all of the regulations and feels very comfortable with the project.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The following spoke in opposition to the project:
Imoa Laufou, Cypress
Erik Mossman, Cypress
Raymond Bierman, Cerritos
The property owner, Cheryl Phillips, stated that she is in support of the project and that
it will be a benefit to the city and residents.
Mr. Bonanni stated that the parking for the project meets the City code and that any
trash issues will be addressed by the CC&R's and the homeowners association.
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The Assistant City Manager discussed the CIP improvements to the area, including
curb, gutter, and sidewalk.
Council Member McCoy asked if it was feasible for propE~rty owners to park two vehicles
and store trash cans in the garage.
The Associate Planner stated that the garages have interior dimensions of 20x20,
which is sufficient room for two cars and two trash containers.
Council Member Luebben stated his concern regarding the size of the garages and the
ability to place a washer, dryer, hot water heater, etc. in addition to two vehicles and two
trash containers in the garage.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi concurred with Council MembHr Luebben's concern over the
size of the garages and the size of vehicles today.
The City Manager asked about the dimensions of the garages of the homes that were
built in the 1960's and 1970's.
The Associate Planner stated that the dimensions vary but are typically less than the
20x20 in the City code currently.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only and waive further reading,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-06 - with conditions, and approving
Tentative Tract Map No. 16815 - with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5806
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-06
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5807
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16815
- WITH CONDITIONS.
Item NO.3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2004-05, A REQUEST TO ADD ONSITE GENERAL Al.COHOL TO THE PROPOSED
LA SALSA RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 4957 KATELLA AVENUE, UNIT G. WITHIN
PLANNING AREA 6 OF THE CYPRESS BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL CENTER
SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The City Attorney stated that this project was the first to interpret the application of the
recently entered into agreement between the City of Cypress and City of Los Alamitos
for purposes of giving extraordinary notices to certain residential neighborhoods that
abut the City of Cypress. Staff concluded that this project did not qualify as one that
warranted extraordinary notice beyond that required by state law, but in the interest of
good neighborhood relationships, determined it was pruclent to give extraordinary notice
so notices went out far beyond the statutory 300 feet radius required by state law.
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The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Jean Claude Sakoun, CKE Restaurants, Inc., stated that CKE
Restaurants does not have any objections to the conditions of approval.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Seymore,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only and waive further reading,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-05 - with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 5808
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-05
- WITH CONDITIONS.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
All 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.
Mayor McGill requested that Item Nos. 8 and 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Council Members McCoy, Seymore, and Luebben abstained from Consent Calendar
Item NO.4.
It was moved by Council Member Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
approve Consent Calendar Items NO.4 through 7 and 10 through 20.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item NO.4: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF
NOVEMBER 16 AND NOVEMBER 22, 2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meetings of
November 16 and November 22, 2004, as submitted, with Council Member/Agency
Board Member McCoy abstaining on the minutes of November 16, 2004, due to his
absence from the meeting, and Council Members Luebben and Seymore abstaining on
the minutes of November 16 and November 22, 2004.
Item NO.5: 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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Item NO.6: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS RECOGNIZING TIM KEENAN AND
ANNA PIERCY FOR THEIR EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE ON THE CYPRESS CITY
COUNCIL.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only,
recognizing Tim Keenan and Anna Piercy for their eight years of service on the Cypress
City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 5809
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
RECOGNIZING TIM KEENAN FOR HIS EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE
ON THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL.
RESOLUTION NO. 5810
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
RECOGNIZING ANNA PIERCY FOR HER EIGHT YEARS OF
SERVICE ON THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL.
Item NO.7: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ANAHEIM'S
EFFORTS TO KEEP THE NAME "ANAHEIM ANGELS" AS THE NAME OF THE
ANAHEIM ANGELS.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, supporting
the City of Anaheim's efforts to keep the name "Anaheim Angels" as the name of the
Anaheim Angels.
RESOLUTION NO. 5811
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF ANAHEIM'S EFFORTS TO KEEP THE
NAME "ANAHEIM ANGELS" AS THE NAME OF THE ANAHEIM ANGELS.
Item NO.1 0: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
THE CYPRESS EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1,
2003 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Cypress
and the Cypress Employees' Association concerning wages, salaries, fringe benefits
and conditions of employment.
RESOLUTION NO. 5813
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE
CYPRESS EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES,
SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Item No. 11: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE CREATION OF A CITY MARKETING
STRATEGY PROGRAM/CAMPAIGN BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND
HAWKINS ADVERTISING.
Recommendation: That the City Council award a contract to Hawkins Advertising in
the amount of $30,925 to develop a comprehensive marketing strategy and promotional
campaign for the City of Cypress. Funding sources for thiis contract are as follows:
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Carryover (Economic Development)
Current Budget (Economic Development)
Carryover (Public Information)
4189-11-190-06
4189-11-190-06
41 20-11 -11 7-02
$11,030.00
6,500.00
13,395.00
TOTAL
$30,925.00
Item No. 12: APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AMOUNT AND RELEASE OF ALL
CLAIMS FOR THE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FILED BY MANDY STRAIT AGAINST THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the final settlement amount of
$15,000 and Release of All Claims by and between Mandy Strait and the City of
Cypress, for the Claim for Damages filed by Mandy Strait against the City of Cypress.
Item No. 13: ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF PROTECTED/PERMISSIVE
LEFT TURNS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF ORANGE AVENUE AT DENNI STREET
AND ORANGE AVENUE AT WALKER STREET. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
2004-05.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Installation of
Protected/Permissive Left Turns at the Intersections of Orange Avenue at Denni Street
and Orange Avenue at Walker Street, Public Works Project No. 2004-05, as being
satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with the project specifications in the
final amount of $104,400; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $10,440 to
R & M Electrical Contracting, 22541 Aspan Street, Suite C, Lake Forest, California
92630; 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. 14: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16671. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5442 CAMP STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16671 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 15: ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30.
2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the report.
Item No. 16: ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT ON AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
APPLIED TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS' APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2005.
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, 2005.
Item No. 17: ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004 ANNUAL REPORT FOR
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept and direct staff to file the Fiscal Year
2003-2004 Annual Report of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency with the State
Department of Housing and Community Development by December 31,2004.
Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
67692 THROUGH 67854.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
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Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 19: ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPONENT UNIT FINANCIAL REPORT OF
THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDED JUNE 30, 2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, receive and file the report.
Item No. 20: ACCEPTANCE OF THE REPORT ON AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
APPLIED TO THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT'S
APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2005.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as thl9 ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of 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, ~~005.
Reqardinq Item NO.8: AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION
FOR THE POSITION OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICER, Mayor McGill asked the Chief
of Police to provide some background information on Item Nos. 8 and 9.
The Chief of Police stated that these items recreate a position that existed some years
ago. He stated that the State of California has altered the position so that there are no
longer any volunteer reserve positions. Reserve police officers are a valuable resource
and terrific way of augmenting existing resources. The reserve program also serves as
a recruitment tool.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
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
temporary, part-time position of Reserve Police Officer.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following rolll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Reqardinq Item No.9: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITION OF RESERVE POLICE OFFICER AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL ACTIVITY SUPPLIES ACCOUNT.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, establishing the hourly wage
for the classification of Reserve Police Officer in the Ciity's Classification Plan; and 2)
Approve an appropriation from the General Fund unresBrved fund balance to 4104-11-
186-05 (Special Activity Supplies) for $2,000.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 5812
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, ESTABLISHING THE
HOURLY WAGE FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF RESERVE
POLICE OFFICER IN THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION PLAN.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING):
Item No. 21: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VII, TO CHAPTER 13, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT FATS, OILS AND GREASE MANAGEMENT, DISCHARGE. AND CONTROL
REGULATIONS, AND AMENDING CHAPTER 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
IMPLEMENT THE GRANT OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED HEREIN.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council approve the second reading of the Ordinance by title only, adding
a new Article VIII, to Chapter 13, of the Municipal Code to adopt Fats, Oils and Grease
Management, Discharge, and Control Regulations, and amending Chapter 22 of the
Municipal Code to implement the grant of authority contained herein.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1065
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING A NEW ARTICLE VIII, TO CHAPTER 13, OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT FATS, OILS AND GREASE MANAGEMENT,
DISCHARGE, AND CONTROL REGULATIONS, AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 22 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE GRANT
OF AUTHORITY CONTAINED HEREIN.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
No items.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 22: APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES.
The following appointments were discussed by the City Council:
Orange County Sanitation District
Phil Luebben - Representative
Lydia Sandhi - Alternate
League of California Cities Orange
County Division
Mike McGill - Representative
Lydia Sandhi - Altarnata
Santa Ana River Flood Protection
Agency
Todd Seymore - Representative
Frank McCoy - Alternate
Southern California Association of
Governments
Lydia Sondhi - Representative
Mike McGill- Alternate
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City/Cypress School District Joint
Steering Committee
Frank McCoy
Pllil Luebben
Growth Management Area NO.2
(Measure M)
Mike McGill- Representative
Todd Seymore - Alternate
Orange County Fire Authority
Mike McGill- Representative
Frank McCoy - Alternate
League of California Cities
Legislative Delegate Program
Miike McGill- Representative
Lydia Sondhi - Alternate
Orange County Library Advisory Board
Pllil Luebben - Representative
Frank McCoy - Alternate
Joint Communications Center Executive
Board
Frank McCoy - Representative
Todd Seymore - Alternate
Orange County Council of Governments
Mike McGill- Representative
Lydia Sondhi - Alternate
Orange County Regional Airport Authority
Lydia Sondhi - Representative
Mike McGill - Alternate
West Orange County Cities Association
Phil Luebben - Representative
Mike McGill- Alternate
OCTA West Cities Rail Study Policy
Committee
Mike McGill - Representative
Todd Seymore - Alternate
Orange County Housing & Community
Development Committee
Lydia Sondhi
(elected by League)
State League Housing Community &
Economic Development Policy Committee
Lydia Sondhi
(appointed by League)
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member
Seymore, that the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointments to the various
organizations and committees.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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.
It was moved by Agency Board Member McCoy ancl seconded by Agency Board
Member Sondhi, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. .23.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
AGENCY MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
AGENCY MEMBERS: None
AGENCY MEMBERS: None
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Consent Calendar:
Item No. 23: ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPONENT UNIT FINANCIAL REPORT OF
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE
30,2004.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board receive and file the
report.
New Business:
Item No. 24: ELECTION OF AGENCY CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
The Agency Secretary opened the nominations for Agency Chair.
Agency Board Member Seymore nominated and Agency Board Member Luebben
seconded the motion, to nominate Agency Board Member McGill for the office of
Agency Chair. It was moved by Agency Board Member Luebben and seconded by
Agency Board Member Seymore, to close the nominations.
Agency Board Member McGill was unanimously elected Agency Chair by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
AGENCY MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
AGENCY MEMBERS: None
AGENCY MEMBERS: None
The Agency Secretary then asked for nominations for the office of Agency Vice Chair.
Agency Board Member Luebben nominated and Agency Board Member Seymore
seconded the motion, to nominate Agency Board Member Sondhi to serve as Agency
Vice Chair. It was moved by Agency Board Member Luebben and seconded by Agency
Board Member Seymore, to close the nominations.
Agency Board Member Sondhi was unanimously elected Agency Vice Chair by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
AGENCY MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
AGENCY MEMBERS: None
AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor McGill requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi:
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Extravaganza.
Mayor McGill:
Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board meeting where budget planning and processing
issues were discussed. Attended the Holiday Sing at City Hall. Attended an O.C.
Regional Airport Authority meeting on behalf of Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi.
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. in memory of
Calvin Meekhoff and Merle McCall to Monday, Janualry 10, 2005, beginning at 5:30
p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
/J1;t ?t~
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
IT CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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