Agenda 2005-03-14
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2005
6:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 6:00 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.
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as
otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing in the
following Agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review in the
City Clerk's office.
City Council Agendas/Minutes are available at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
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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
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCECAMP FIRE USA: “The Laughing Turtles”
Carol Koppenheffer, Leader
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
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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 – 2)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VARIANCE NO. 2005-01, A
REQUEST TO ALLOW LANDSCAPE BUFFERS LESS THAN
THREE-FEET (3’) WIDE ALONG A DRIVEWAY, LOCATED
AT 5541 DANNY AVENUE IN THE RM-15 RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, and waive further
reading, granting Variance No. 2005-01 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Granting a Variance from the Terms of the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Cypress, Section 3.14.050.C.7 to Allow Less
Than Three Feet (3’) Wide Landscape Buffers Along a
Driveway – With Conditions.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2005-04, A REQUEST BY COTTONWOOD
CHRISTIAN CENTER, TO TRANSFER A PORTION OF THE
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES ASSOCIATED WITH A
TEMPORARY USE WITHIN THE FORMER GOLF COURSE
CLUBHOUSE TO THE ADJACENT LOS ALAMITOS RACE
TRACK ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4921 KATELLA
AVENUE IN THE PS ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, and waive further
reading, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04 –
with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-04 – With
Conditions.
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 requests separate action on a specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 8)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of February 28, 2005.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
4. 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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5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY IN ITS
EFFORTS TO REALLOCATE THE LOCAL AND STATE
FUNDS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY DESIGNATED FOR
THE CENTERLINE LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM.
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider the
adoption of a Resolution by title only, title as follows, and
authorize a letter of support on behalf of the City Council,
supporting the Orange County Transportation Authority in its
efforts to reallocate the local and state funds that were
previously designated for the CenterLine Light Rail System.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Supporting the Orange County Transportation
Authority In Its Efforts to Reallocate the Local and State
Funds That Were Previously Designated for the CenterLine
Light Rail System.
6. AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT
NO. 87-34, A REQUEST TO MODIFY AN EXISTING
CONDITION OF APPROVAL ATTACHED TO THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 11150 HOPE STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving an
amendment to Condition No. 32 to Design Review Committee
Permit No. 87-34.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving an Amendment to Condition No. 32 to Design
Review Committee Permit No. 87-34.
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7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION AND AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S
POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN REVISING THE
CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF
RECREATION SUPERVISOR AND APPROVAL OF THE
ADDITION OF A RECREATION COORDINATOR POSITION.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress
Recreation and Park District: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title
only, title as follows, establishing compensation, and adopt
the revised classification specification for the regular full-time
position of Recreation Supervisor; and 2) Approve the
addition of a regular full-time position of Recreation
Coordinator and eliminate one part-time Recreation Specialist
position and one part-time Recreation Leader IV position.
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, Establishing
Compensation for the Classification of Recreation Supervisor
in the City’s Classification Plan.
8. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 69025 THROUGH 69244.
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
No items.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)
No items.
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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
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.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
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Reports on Committee Assignments
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Other Items
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
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ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Special Meeting, to be held on Monday, March 21,
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
10 day of March, 2005.
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Jill R. Guertin, City Clerk
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