Minutes 2005-01-24
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
January 24, 2005
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:40 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:
Deputy 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.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Liability Claims, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Claimant:
Carol Clark, Agency claimed against: City of Cypress.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Liability Claims, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Claimant:
Hector Vargas, Agency claimed against: City of Cypress.
The City Attorney stated that an additional item, City of Huntington Beach v. Huntington
Beach Police Officers Association, et 13.1., United States District Court Case SACV 01-
1125 JVS needed to be added to the Closed Session agenda due to the fact that action
needed to be taken prior to the next City Council meeting.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
add City of Huntington Beach v. Huntington Beach Police Officers Association, et aI., to
the Closed Session agenda.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 0
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCOll, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
At 5:44 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
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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 Attorney, Assistant City Manager,
Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Chief of Police, Public Works Director,
Recreation Superintendent, Assistant Community Development Director, Administrative
Services Manager, and Deputy City Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem
Sondhi.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Alyssa Mayorga for her
donation of a ballistic vest to the Cypress Police Department Canine Program.
Iliana Soto, Community Building Director, Orange County Human Relations, presented
their annual report.
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 status report
was provided by Agency staff on ongoing efforts to market these sites. No reportable
action was requested or 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 there was a
brief status report on the facts and circumstances that have not changed since the last
report. He stated that the second case did not need to be discussed.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Liability Claims, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Claimant: Carol
Clark, Agency claimed against: City of Cypress. The City Attorney stated that a briefing
was made to the City Council on the facts and circumstances surrounding this claim
and a request by the City's third party administrator for authority to potentially settle the
claim. The City Council unanimously authorized authority to potentially settle the claim
short of litigation in an amount not to exceed that specified by the Council.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Liability Claims, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95, Claimant: Hector
Vargas, Agency claimed against: City of Cypress. The City Attorney stated that a
briefing was made to the City Council on the facts and circumstances regarding this
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claim. A recommendation by the City's third party administrator for authority to settle the
claim short of litigation was made and the City Council unanimously authorized such.
The City Attorney stated that a Closed Session item was added to the agenda, City of
Huntington Beach v. Huntington Beach Police Officers Association, et aI., United States
District Court Case SACV 01-1125 JVS. He stated that the need for the addition was
due to communication received today from Plaintiff's counsel that might give rise to an
opportunity to settle this case for a de minimus amount. He stated that the City needed
to take action on the preliminary settlement entreaty prior to the next City Council
meeting. The City Council unanimously authorized adding the item to the Closed
Session agenda. He stated that a brief report was provided on the facts and
circumstances by which the City may be able to settle any arguable exposure it may
have in this case and the City Council unanimously authorized the making of a de
minimus settlement in an amount not to exceed that specified by the City Council.
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.
Mary Crowder, Cypress, spoke regarding a meeting with the Orange County Register at
the Senior Center.
Bandula Somaweera, Cypress, spoke regarding disaster relief fund raising efforts for Sri
Lanka tsunami victims.
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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2004-08 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16781. A REQUEST TO CREATE A
SINGLE-LOT SUBDIVISION AND TO CONSTRUCT SIX (6) CONDOMINIUM UNITS
LOCATED AT 8641-8651 BELMONT STREET WITHIN THE RM-20 RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Gary Covington, stated that all differences with staff regarding the
conditions had been resolved.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked if efforts were made to consolidate adjacent lots for multi-
lot subdivisions.
Mr. Covington stated that efforts were made but were not successful.
Council Member Seymore asked about the trash enclosures for the project.
Mr. Covington stated that each home will have individual trash cans that can be on
either side of a dividing fence with another wall on the side of the trash can to hide it
from view.
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.
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The following individuals expressed their concerns about the project:
Komund Lee, Cypress
Mary Crowder, Cypress
David Halladay, Cypress
Mr. Covington stated that the site is zoned RM-20, which would allow for 11 homes to
be built, but that he is only building six homes.
The public hearing was closed.
Mayor McGill asked staff to respond to the parking and trash issues that were raised.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that each unit has three parking
spaces - a two car garage and one guest space. The City Council has looked at
parking standards throughout the community and have raised the requirements, and
developers are required to meet these standards.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that community trash areas
(bins) are not as marketable for the developer and are an attractive nuisance when
others who do not live there use the bins for dumping. He stated there will be an alcove
in the rear yard for the trash cans.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked if the trash hauler would come into the development or if
the residents put their trash cans at the curb on Belmont.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the trash cans would be
placed at the curb on Belmont.
Council Member McCoy stated that he is concerned with the composite roof. He stated
that most developments have concrete tile roofs.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that Condition No. 54 requires
either a composite or concrete tile roof. He stated that he will also discuss with the trash
hauler the feasibility of picking up the trash at the homes instead of at the curb.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked if parking is allowed on both sides of Belmont and if
these projects are creating a parking crisis.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that parking is allowed on both
sides of the street and that approximately five to six spaces are available on the street
in front of the site. He stated that there is adequate room for two vehicles to pass on the
street. The City's parking requirements are one of the strictest in the county.
Council Member McCoy stated that he would move for approval of the project with the
conditions of concrete tile roofs and trash pick up at the homes instead of at the curb.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that Condition No. 54 has the
option for either tile or composition roofing and that Condition No. 36 addresses
individual trash cans. He stated that language can be added for trash service at the
units via the driveway.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only and waive further reading,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-08 - with conditions, as amended.
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
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RESOLUTION NO. 5821
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2004-08
- WITH CONDITIONS.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Seymore,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only and waive further reading,
approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16781 - with conditions.
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
RESOLUTION NO. 5822
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16781
- 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 IJY one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Council Member Luebben requested Item Nos. 5 and 9 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to
approve Consent Calendar Items NO.2 through 4 and 6 through 8.
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
Item NO.2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
JANUARY 10, 2005.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
January 10, 2005, 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: PROCLAIMING FEBRUARY 4, 2005. AS "GO RED FOR WOMEN DAY"
IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim February 4,
2005, as "Go Red For Women Day" in the City of Cypress.
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Item NO.6: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
INCLUDE VARIOUS STREET AND SIGNAL PROJECTS WITHIN THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
submittal of various street and traffic signal improvement projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) for funding under the Combined Transportation
Funding Program (CTFP).
RESOLUTION NO. 5824
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ADOPTING THE SUBMITTAL OF VARIOUS STREET AND SIGNAL
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
COMBINED TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM.
Item NO.7: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT PERSONNEL RULES AND
REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS.
Recommendation: 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, amending Resolution No. 5714, amending the City of Cypress and Cypress
Recreation and Park District Personnel Rules and Regulations to establish the effective
period of eligibility lists.
RESOLUTION NO. 5825
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 5714, AMENDING THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS TO ESTABLISH THE
EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY LISTS.
Item NO.8: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
DECEMBER, 2004.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of December, 2004.
Reqardinq Item NO.5: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CITY
OF FULLERTON'S EFFORTS TO OPERATE A COMMERCIAL AIRPORT AT EL
TORO, Council Member Luebben stated that with two cities, Los Angeles and Fullerton,
looking to operate an airport at EI Toro, should the City be adopting a resolution in favor
of one or a resolution that fosters the idea of having meaningful dialogue on whether or
not someone should be able to operate a commercial airport at EI Toro.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi stated that the City is not attempting to pass a Resolution to
approve Fullerton to have an airport at EI Toro, but in actuality to request the
Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to join in a meaningful
dialogue about the issue of transportation needs in Southern California.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, supporting the City of Fullerton's
efforts to operate a commercial airport at EI Toro.
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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. 5823
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
SUPPORTING THE CITY OF FULLERTON'S EFFORTS TO
OPERATE A COMMERCIAL AIRPORT AT EL TORO.
Reqardinq Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 68252 THROUGH 68403, Council Member Luebben stated that he
would like to see the cash disbursements made through wire transfers, e-payments,
and others of that nature, on the warrant list.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that not every transaction is
reported in the warrant register because of wire transfers for investments, payroll, and
bond payments.
Mayor McGill suggested that Council Member Luebben meet with the City Manager and
Director of Finance and Administrative Services to discuss further.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member McCoy,
that the City Council approve the attached warrant register.
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
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING):
No items.
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: For Matters Not on the AgEmda.
None.
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ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor McGill requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Luebben:
Attended the Recreation and Community Services Commission meeting where the
winners of the Holiday Decorating Contest were recognized. Attended a League of
California Cities Transportation, Communication and Public Works Policy Committee
meeting in Los Angeles where Senator Torlakson spoke. Attended the League of Cities
2005 Mayors and Council Members Academy Leadership Institute in Sacramento
where classes were provided on being council members.
Council Member Seymore:
Attended the League Academy Leadership Institute in Sacramento. Attended the
dedication of four homes in Westminster for Habitat for Humanity.
Mavor Pro Tem Sondhi:
Represented the Mayor at the Orange County Measure M Interjurisdictional Planning
Forum Meeting Growth Management Area 2.
Mayor McGill asked that the Director of the O. C. Transportation Authority be
approached about presenting an overview to the City Council.
Mavor McGill:
Attended the League Academy Leadership Institute in Sacramento. Attended the
Cypress Economic Development Council meeting where Chief Hicks provided an
overview. Attended the Los Alamitos State of the City luncheon. He stated that the
City's State of the City luncheon will be held on January 26, 2005 at the Cypress
Community Center.
Mayor McGill asked Chief Hicks for information regarding the police department's
outstanding performance at a recent burglary in the city.
Chief Hicks stated that the City, with donated funds from PacifiCare, was able to
purchase a device that would remotely make the Police Department aware of crime
being committed and last week it activated at a location in the business park. The
Police Department previously anticipated that this area might be hit and the technology
allowed a quick response where four of the five burglars were arrested and all of the
stolen property was recovered.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
Council Member Luebben stated that he received a notice from his children's school
regarding PT A volunteer shortages. He urged parents to get involved in PT A and
supporting their schools.
Council Member Luebben stated that an article was in the Los Angeles Times regarding
the O.C. Fire Authority contract with Medix Ambulance Services who provides service to
Cypress. He spoke with a representative from Medix regarding their contract and was
told they could adequately serve the area with 16 ambulances instead of 24 based
upon service to adjacent communities that are all part of a service territory.
Mayor McGill stated that the ambulance service provided by Medix is the same as the
last contract. He stated that some concern was raised by competitors and that the O.C.
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Fire Authority is conducting a full audit to determine if the proposal submitted by Medix
is being met.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m. to a Special
Meeting to be held on Monday, January 31, 2005, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the
Executive Board Room.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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