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Minutes 2005-01-10 313 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD January 10, 2005 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor McGill in the City Council Chamber, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Sondhi, Mayor/Agency Chair McGill ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk. City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, and ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. 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. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference With Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(13.), City of Huntington Beach v. Huntington Beach Police Officers Association, et 13.1., Case Number SACV 01-1125 JVS (ANx), United States District Court, Central District of California. At 5:33 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 7:03 p.m. by Mayor McGill. PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Sondhi, Mayor/Agency Chair McGill ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorm~y, Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Recreation and Community SeNices Director, Assistant Community Development Director, Administrative SeNices Manager, and City Clerk. 314 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10,2005 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Luebben. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City AttornE~y Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: None. 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 a discussion of ongoing negotiations for the possible development of thH two out-parcels was held. 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 only one item of anticipated litigation was discussed in Closed Session. He stated a discussion was held on facts and circumstances that could give rise to an exposure to litigation and the prior approved litigation avoidance strategy was reviewed, summarized, and a status report was provided. He stated that no action was taken on this item. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding 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 13.1., Case Number SACV 01-1125 JVS (ANx), United States District Court, Central District of California. The City Attorney stated that the City Council unanimously authorized joining in with ten additional cities in undertaking a joint defense and engaging the law firm of Woodruff, Spradlin and Smart, with oversight by the City Attorney's office, to tender that defense on behalf of the City. 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. Bonnie Houck, Cypress, spoke regarding the pump station located at 5111 Myra Avenue. Janet Pokershing, Cypress, spoke regarding Cafe Odyssey on Lincoln Avenue. Darrel Ortloff, Cypress, spoke regarding Cafe Odyssey on Lincoln Avenue. The City Attorney stated that there are serious code violations at Cafe Odyssey and he will commit to the residents that the City Attorney's office will initiate a code enforcement proceeding against the operator by the end of the week. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 315 JANUARY 10, 2005 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL). Item NO.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. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked how typical this addition is to hotels of this nature. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that when hotels do not have restaurants or lounge areas, the clientele will usually go to the gift shop looking for snacks and beverages. The public hearing was opened. 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 Luebben, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Amendment NO.3 to Conditional Use Permit No. 2001-10 - with conditions. The motion was unanimously carried 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 RESOLUTION NO. 5815 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AMENDMENT NO.3 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2001-10 - WITH CONDITIONS. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calencfar" are to be considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted t,y one motion approving the recommendations listed on the Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi requested that Item Nos. 8 and 14 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Luebben, to approve Consent Calendar Items NO.2 through 7, 9 through 13, 15 and 16. The motion was unanimously carried by the following rolll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None 3 316 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10,2005 Item NO.2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF DECEMBER 13. 2004. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of December 13, 2004, as submitted. Item NO.3: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item NO.4: ACCEPTANCE OF THE SINGLE AUDIT REPORT OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2004. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Single Audit Report of the City of Cypress for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2004. Item No.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. Recommendation: 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. Item No.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. Recommendation: 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5820 A RESOLUTION OF 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. Item No.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. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for Staff Review Committee Permit No. 2004-23. RESOLUTION NO. 5816 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. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 317 JANUARY 10, 2005 Item No.9: APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR A REPLACEMENT DIGITAL IMAGING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPUTER. Recommendation: 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. Item NO.1 0: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16460. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4801 LINCOLN AVENUE. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16460 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. Item No. 11: ACCEPTANCE OF REHABILITATION OF WALKER STREET, ORANGE AVENUE, AND HOLDER STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-44. Recommendation: 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 tile 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 olJjections have been filed, upon concurrence of the Director of Public Works. Item No. 12: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 2004. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and me the Investment Report for the month of November, 2004. Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 67855 THROUGH 68251. Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register. Recreation & Park District Matters: Item No. 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. Recommendation: 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, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5817 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. 5 318 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2005 Item No. 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. Recommendation: 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, 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. RESOLUTION NO. 5818 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. Reqardinq Item NO.8: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM PACIFICARE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM, Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked the Chief of Police to provide additional information regarding the donation. The Chief of Police stated that this is the second year the Police Department has been approached by PacifiCare with a donation to purchase an item the department otherwise wouldn't have been able to. He stated that thH surveillance system allows the Police Department to legally follow vehicles, be aware of where they are, and assist in crime prevention. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Seymore, 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). 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 Reqardinq Item No. 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, Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked if the plans and specifications for the project should have been included with the staff report. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that typically the plans are made available in the Engineering Department. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Seymore, 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. 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 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 319 JANUARY 10, 2005 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCES (SECOND READING): No items. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: No items. NEW BUSINESS: Item No. 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. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked about potential soil contamination from the previous gas station and the removal/replacement of the block wall. The Assistant Community Development Director statEld that the parties involved go through a Phase 1 Study, which is soils testing and pari of the disclosure process. The City goes further and requests a soil report prior to issuing building permits. He stated that, in regards to the block wall, it is now a standard condition that agreement is received from all of the property owners in terms of the condition of the wall and to have a unified project. Mayor McGill stated his concern about deceleration at the westbound entrance of the property and asked staff to review if there is an issue. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member McCoy, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only and waive further reading, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2004-17 - with conditions. The motion was unanimously carried 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 RESOLUTION NO. 581 H 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. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Sondhi and seconded by Agency Board Member Seymore, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 18. 7 320 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10,2005 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 Consent Calendar: Item No. 18: CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND JONES DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC. Recommendation: 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 execute the Amendment. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR 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: Represented the Mayor at a District 1 vote for the Orange County Transportation Authority. Council Member Luebben: Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Board meeting where grant funding for the secondary water treatment plant and water reclamation plant was discussed. Attended the La Palma City Council meeting where their new council members were sworn in. Attended the Recreation and Community Services Commission meeting where he congratulated the Commission on the Holiday Decorating Contest. Stated that he received a League appointment to the State Transportation, Communication, and Public Works Committee. Attended a holiday gatherinQl hosted by Assemblyman Tom Harman. Council Member McCoy congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Crowder on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Mayor McGill thanked City Attorney Wynder and his law firm, Aleshire and Wynder, for their contribution and support of Proposition 1 A. Mayor McGill asked for an update on the noteworthy efforts of the Cypress Police Department. Chief Hicks reported on the activities of several Cypress Police Officers including the lifesaving efforts of two officers while on a flight and the recovery/conviction of a long term burglary criminal. He also stated that the Bank of America has suffered two armed robberies in the last year but because of the rapid response of officers, the suspects were arrested and taken into custody. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 321 JANUARY 10, 2005 Discussion Reqardinq 2005 Annual City Commission Recruitment (Requested bv Council Member Luebben) Council Member Luebben stated that a high value is placed on City commissions and that dedicated citizens put forth a lot of effort and sincere interest in serving on these commissions. He stated that recently he has observed that the commissions have less new business to work on and that the City Council may want to review the make up in terms of the number of commissioners on each commission prior to the next appointment process. Council Member McCoy stated that he feels as long as there are members of the community that are willing to volunteer their time and get involved, those opportunities should remain open for them. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi stated that she concurred with Council Member McCoy and as long as the City is not having an inordinate number of unusual vacancies occurring because of resignations from commissioners, she would like to keep membership as large as possible. Mayor McGill asked that staff provide Council Member Luebben with the information from the last City Council commission review process. Discussion Reqardinq Letter of Support to the California Council on Base Retention (Requested by Mayor McGill) Mayor McGill stated that the State has lost 31 of its 90+ facilities over the last four base closure committee meetings. His concern is that there are regional agencies that have an interest in seeing local base facilities used for civilian airport use. Mayor McGill asked for Council consideration on a letter of support to the California Council on Base Retention and the Department of Defense to favorably consider the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base and the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station during the review process. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council approve a letter of support to the California Council on Base Retention. 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 Discussion Reqardinq Growth Manaqement Area 2 Inter-Jurisdictional Planninq Forum on Thursday, January 13, 2005. Mayor McGill stated that a meeting for the Second Supervisory District will be held for the distribution and management of transportation funds. The representative is the Mayor and the alternate is Council Member Seymore, who will both be unable to attend the meeting. He stated that the City Council would need to temporarily appoint another representative to attend the meeting. It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Luebben, that the City Council temporarily appoint Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi to represent the City of Cypress at the Growth Management Area 2 Inter-Jurisdictional Planning Forum on Thursday, January 13, 2005. 9 322 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 10, 2005 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 O.C. Fire Authority Battalion Chief Peterson provided an update regarding storm related activities in the City. Council Member Seymore stated that the first meeting of the Cypress Community Festival Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at the Cypress Community Center, Arts and Crafts Room, at 7:00 p.m. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meetin!~ in memory of Jim O'Hara at 8:27 p.m. to Monday, January 24, 2005, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. 7lvt/i/2~ MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: Y CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 10