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Minutes 2005-04-25 386 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD April 25,2005 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor McGill in the Executive Board Room, 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 Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager, Director of Finance and Administrative Services, Chief of Police, Public Works Director, Administrative Services Manager, and City Clerk. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. WORKSHOP SESSION: The Assistant City Manager stated that the City's current contract for towing and storage is with Cypress Auto Tow located in Cypress. This contract is exclusive and has been in effect for over four years. The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the contract is for involuntary towing for vehicles that have been in accidents, for parking violations or have been abandoned. There is no charge to the City for this service. Voluntary towing needs can be done through any company. He stated that under the current contract, Cypress Tow can extend the contract with mutual consent of the City. Contract options for Cypress Tow at this time are: request for renegotiation of fees and the City can impose additional conditions, if they so choose. After the four year contract that expired in September 2004, Cypress Tow requested an extension. Staff suggested that Cypress Tow delay the extension and increase until the new City Council was seated. Cypress Tow approached the City in February and requested a two-step rate increase. The Administrative Services Director stated that the Council has several options: 1) extend the contract, as requested, including the fee increase or have staff negotiate a fee increase with Cypress Tow; 2) extend the contract without a fee increase which allows the vendor to pull out of the agreement; and 3) not extend the agreement, which would allow the City to go out for bid. Council Member Luebben stated that he finds the contract extension troubling and a rate increase has been implemented that has not been approved. The Assistant City Manager stated that there was a misunderstanding about the fee increase by Cypress Tow, which has been corrected. Council Member McCoy stated that the level of service provided by the company is important and also competitive rates with other towing companies. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 387 APRIL 25. 2005 Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi stated that service is important and the contract identifies the possibility of two two-year extensions, which should be honored unless there are major reasons why it should not be. Council Member Luebben stated that even though the contract does not cost the City any money, the City has an obligation to its constituents. Mayor McGill stated that he would like to see what the market rates are before making a decision. In regards to service, he has heard only compliments and support about the current provider. The Assistant City Manager stated that the City Council has the ability to choose another provider or negotiate rates and any other provisions of the agreement with the current provider. He stated that Council's direction is clear in that they are not dissatisfied with the level of service, aside from the one issue regarding rates, which would be fair to have Mr. Hanson explain. The City Attorney stated that this would not be renewing the contract but rather entering into another two-year term. If the current conditions are maintained and at some period of time the Council becomes dissatisfied with the agreement, the Council can terminate the agreement on 30 days notice. Council Member Luebben stated that in discussions with other cities, they have two or three tow companies that they use on rotation. He would like the opportunity to give other companies the chance to bid on this service. The City Attorney stated that there was a previous discussion on having an exclusive or non-exclusive tow contract. Both forms of contract have advantages and disadvantages. He stated that his experience with non-exclusive contracts is with larger cities with a higher volume of involuntary tow rates than Cypress. The Assistant City Manager stated that it was previously concluded that a rotational basis degrades services and increases prices because there are fewer tows for the providers. Council Member Seymore asked about keeping track of tows on a rotational basis. The Chief of Police stated that West Comm would keep track of the rotation. He stated that rotation provides administrative issues with the Police Department because the potential for errors is multiplied. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to provide market rates and additional information on towing services at the next possible meeting. 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 by APN Number 244-472-07, Located at 5692 Lincoln Avenue; and APN Number 244-472-08, Located at 5702 Lincoln Avenue. Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director. and Agency Counsel, Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. 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. 2 388 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 25, 2005 The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Public Employee Appointment, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Title: City Manager. At 6:12 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 7:10 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, Acting Recreation and Community Services Director, Administrative Services Manager, Associate Planner, Redevelopment Project Manager, and City Clerk. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member McCoy. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: None. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The Assistant City Manager reported that the workshop concerned the City's tow service contract and storage agreement currently provided by Cypress Auto Tow. He stated that Cypress Auto Tow has provided this City-initiated service under contract for the last four years. Staff presented a summation of the current contract and proposed fee increase for City Council consideration. He stated that Council directed staff to provide additional information regarding competitive fees, how the proposed fee increase compares to market rates, and satisfaction level with the current services being provided under the contract, and to report back at a future date. 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 by APN Number 244-472-07, Located at 5692 Lincoln Avenue; and APN Number 244-472-08, Located at 5702 Lincoln Avenue, Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, and Agency Counsel, Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. The City Attorney stated that no reportable action was taken on this item. 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 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 389 APRIL 25,2005 negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. The City Attorney stated that no reportable action was taken on this item. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Public Employee Appointment, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957, Title: City Manager. The City Attorney stated that the majority of this item was deferred for two weeks but a briefing on the status of negotiations was provided to Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi. 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. Sandra Montez, Orange County Vector Control District, spoke regarding Assembly Bill 991. 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 THE ONE-YEAR REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 77-9, AN EXPANDED BILLIARD HALL AND CAFE USE WITH ONSALE BEER AND WINE. LOCATED AT 6285-6289 BALL ROAD IN THE CG-10,000 COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE. The Associate Planner provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Dante Encarnacion, stated the he promised to obey the rules and regulations. He stated that he is struggling financially because of competition and did not realize he was disobeying the regulations. 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. Council Member Seymore asked about current issues with the Cypress Police Department. The Police Chief stated that since the last incident, there have not been any calls for service for this business. Council Member McCoy stated that he can understand that the business is struggling but the serving of alcohol after 2:00 a.m. has been an established rule for a very long time. He stated that the business owner appears to be doing everything to not follow the rules by allowing after hours drinking, card games, and other issues presented, and that the business should be monitored more than once a month for six months. He would like something more in line with the prior Conditional Use Permit to come back for final approval in one year. Council Member Luebben stated that there are enforcement costs to the City every time a police officer, Community Development or other City staff need to get involved with a situation. He stated that providing a six month trial period to the business owner is possibly just postponing the inevitable. 4 390 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 25, 2005 Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi stated that she agrees with a very close review of the business and encourages the business owner to meet with staff in order to better understand the conditions of approval. She would like to see a more stringent condition that would suggest that any future violation that is a replication of a prior violation would mean immediate revocation of the Conditional Use Permit. The Associate Planner asked the City Attorney about the procedure for revocation of a permit. The City Attorney stated that the City could not condition approval of this to automatic revocation but could direct staff that upon any further substantive violations of any of the terms and conditions of the Conditional Use Permit, staff would be directed to initiate a CUP revocation process. The Associate Planner stated that, as the condition is stated right now, it does say that "with the continued option to bring the item back to the City Council at a public hearing if substantial compliance with the operational conditions is not achieved and maintained throughout the review period." Mayor McGill stated that he concurs with the gravity of the situation and the serious violations. The City Attorney stated that there is a finding made by staff that there are no current violations so there is not a legal basis for staff to initiate a revocation proceeding. He stated there are three options: 1) to approve the amended permit as recommended by staff; 2) direct staff to bring back a further modified Condition No. 11 that would require monthly review for a 12 month period; and 3) reject the amendment as proposed by the applicant and staff will take the appropriate steps in light of that Council action. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked if the owner was notified of the variety of violations prior to the second time around. She stated that a pattern is already present and that there must be consequences. The Assistant City Manager stated that in the first six months, the business did not have any violations and since the level of activity has been heightened by staff, the owner has abided by the conditions of approval. He stated that staff, in concert with the Police Department, are out inspecting the business from day one through day thirty. The Associate Planner explained the process of monitoring and notifying business owners. Council Member McCoy stated that he would like to see this item continued to the next meeting to modify Condition No. 11 with stricter guidelines and have the timeline extended further from six months to one year. It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi, that the item be continued to the May 9, 2005 City Council meeting. 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 5 391 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 25,2005 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Item No.2: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S USE OF AGENCY FUNDS FOR PART OF THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY OWNED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER AND CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER. The Redevelopment Project Manager provided background information on this item. 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. Mayor McGill asked how the tax increment will be repaid for any out-of-pocket fees that the Redevelopment Agency may incur. The Assistant City Manager stated that proceeds from the sale of the Wicker Drive site are being invested in the Civic Center and Community Center public facilities and infrastructure. He stated that $1 million of the proceeds was used to retire the Agency's debt position and that the development of the five acre site will generate annual tax increment that will flow into Agency funds. It was moved by Council/Agency Board Member Luebben and seconded by Council/Agency Board Member Seymore, that the City Council and Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board: 1) Adopt the Cypress City Council Resolution by title only and waive further reading, consenting to the use by the Cypress Redevelopment Agency, of Agency funds for part of the cost of the installation and construction of publicly owned improvements to the Cypress Civic Center and Cypress Community Center; and 2) Adopt the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Resolution by title only and waive further reading, approving the Agency's use of A!~ency funds for part of the cost of the installation and construction of publicly owned improvements to the Cypress Civic Center and Cypress Community Center. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None AGENCY/COUNCIL MEMBERS: None NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 RESOLUTION NO. 5839 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CONSENTING TO THE USE BY THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF AGENCY FUNDS FOR PART OF THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY OWNED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER AND CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER. RESOLUTION NO. CRA-118 A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, APPROVING THE AGENCY'S USE OF AGENCY FUNDS FOR PART OF THE COST OF THE INSTALLATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLICLY OWNED IMPROVEMENTS TO THE CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER AND CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER. 6 392 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 25, 2005 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 Pro Tem Sondhi requested Item NO.9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Seymore, to approve Consent Calendar Items NO.3 through 8 and 10 through 14. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None Item NO.3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 11 . 2005. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of April 11, 2005, as submitted, with Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi abstaining due to her absence from the meeting. Item NO.4: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item NO.5: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF MAY, 2005, AS "CLEAN AIR MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of May, 2005, as "Clean Air Month" in the City of Cypress. Item NO.6: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 1-8, 2005, AS "DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE OF THE VICTIMS OF THE HOLOCAUST" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May 1-8, 2005, as "Days of Remembrance of the Victims of the Holocaust" in the City of Cypress. Item NO.7: CONSENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS TO SET A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER (ORIGINAL AND AMENDMENT AREA), LINCOLN AVENUE (ORIGINAL AND PROPOSED ADDED AREA). AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, consenting to and setting a Joint Public Hearing with the Cypress Redevelopment Agency regarding the proposed merger and amendments to the Civic Center (Original and Amendment Area), Lincoln Avenue (Original and Proposed Added Area) and Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Plans ("Amendments/Merged Plan") and related Environmental Impact Report ("EIR"). 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 393 APRIL 25. 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 5840 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CONSENTING TO AND SETTING A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ON THE PROPOSED MERGER AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER (ORIGINAL AND AMENDMENT AREA), LINCOLN AVENUE (ORIGINAL AND PROPOSED ADDED AREA) AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Item NO.8: REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 95-22, REGARDING THE EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA FACILITY LOCATED AT 5175 LINCOLN AVENUE IN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file this report. Item No. 10: 2005-2006 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Receive and file the staff report for the 2005-2006 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Consistency Determination; and 2) Determine that the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City of Cypress General Plan 2001 Update, as required by Government Code Section 651 03(c). Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF THE 2005-2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, formally adopt the City of Cypress/Cypress Recreation and Park District Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2005-2012. Item No. 12: APPROVAL OF THE CITY'S POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR ASSET CAPITALIZATION AND INVENTORY CONTROL. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Policy and Procedures for the Capitalization and Inventory Control of City-Owned Assets. Item No. 13: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2005. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of March, 2005. Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO. 69645 THROUGH 69807. Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register. Reqardinq Item No.9: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTORNEY SERVICES, Mayor Pro Tem Sandhi asked for additional information on this agreement. The Administrative Services Manager provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked about the future scope of service needs for redevelopment and specific areas currently addressed by this contract. The Assistant City Manager stated that the activity for the Agency over the last four to five years has been greater and it is hoped to continue that in the future. He stated that 8 394 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 25, 2005 staff is satisfied with City Attorney services and redevelopment counsel from Rutan and Tucker. Council Member Luebben asked about the hourly billing rate increase. Agency Counsel Slater, Rutan and Tucker, stated that the fees are a projection of attorneys and their rates that might provide assistance to the Agency on various matters. He stated that Rutan and Tucker is under market for a large law firm. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi and seconded by Council Member Luebben, that the City Council approve the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement for City and Redevelopment Agency Attorney Services to reflect changes made to Section 4.0 related to Compensation. 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 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCES (SECOND READING): None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None. NEW BUSINESS: None. RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors. None. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. It was moved by Agency Board Member Luebben and seconded by Agency Vice Chair Sondhi, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 15 and 16. 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. 15: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.2 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTORNEY SERVICES. Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board approve the proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Contract Services Agreement for City and Redevelopment Agency Attorney Services to reflect changes made to Section 4.0 related to Compensation. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 395 APRIL 25, 2005 Item No. 16: CONSENT OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER (ORIGINAL AND AMENDMENT AREA), LINCOLN AVENUE (ORIGINAL AND PROPOSED ADDED AREA). AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board adopt the Resolution by title only, consenting to a Joint Public Hearing with the City Council of the City of Cypress regarding the proposed merger and amendments to the Civic Center (Original and Amendment Area), Lincoln Avenue (Original and Proposed Added Area) and Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Plans ("Amendments/Merged Plan") and related Environmental Impact Report ("EIR"). RESOLUTION NO. CRA-119 A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CONSENTING TO A JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS REGARDING THE PROPOSED MERGER AND AMENDMENTS TO THE CIVIC CENTER (ORIGINAL AND AMENDMENT AREA), LINCOLN AVENUE (ORIGINAL AND PROPOSED ADDED AREA) AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMP.A..GT REPORT. 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. Council Member Luebben: Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Finance, Administration, and Human Resources Committee meeting. Attended a Cypress Economic Development Council meeting. Attended an O.C. League of California Cities Legislative Advocacy Committee meeting. Attended an O.C. League of California Cities meeting. Attended the Volunteer Recognition luncheon at the Cypress Senior Center. Attended a fundraising brunch for Acacia Adult Care Services hosted by the Women's Club of Cypress. Attended Saddle back Church 25th Anniversary celebration. Attended a farewell reception for Josette Espinosa at the Cypress Senior Center. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Ad Hoc Committee meeting where external legal services were reviewed. Attended a youth swim meet in Fullerton. Attended the Cypress Festival of the Arts at Oak Knoll Park. Spoke regarding AB 991 and asked for Council support to agendize this item for further discussion at the next City Council meeting. Council Member Seymore: Attended the West Comm Open House. Attended a Cypress Economic Development Council meeting. Attended the O.C. League of California Cities meeting. Attended the Volunteer Recognition luncheon at the Cypress Senior Center. Attended a fund raising brunch for Acacia Adult Care Services. Graduated from the Cypress Citizen's Police Academy. Attended a farewell reception for Josette Espinosa at the Cypress Senior Center. Attended the Cypress Festival of the Arts at Oak Knoll Park. Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi: Attended mother's 90th birthday celebration. 10 396 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 25, 2005 Mavor McGill: Attended a MADD luncheon in Yorba Linda. Attended a farewell reception for Josette Espinosa. Attended an O.C. Mayors roundtable hosted by Costa Mesa where council meeting protocol was discussed. Attended the Cypress Festival of the Arts at Oak Knoll Park. Attended the West Comm Open House. Asked that a representative from OCTA provide a presentation to the Council regarding the future of Measure M. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: None. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m., in memory of AI Prevost and AI Tolkin, to Monday, May 9, 2005, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. ~~ MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: 11