Agenda 2005-05-23
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 23, 2005
5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 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
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a)
Richard Chasse v. City of Cypress
Colen & Lee Claim No. 066-02-00007
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiators: Richard Storey and
William W. Wynder
Employee Groups:
Executive Management
Mid-Management
Non-Represented
Cypress Police Management Association
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
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RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 – 5)
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. 2005-03, A
REQUEST TO ALLOW LANDSCAPE BUFFERS LESS THAN
THREE-FEET (3’) WIDE ALONG A DRIVEWAY, LOCATED
AT 8602 WALKER STREET IN THE RM-15 RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, and waive further reading,
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.
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.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2005-09 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO.
16870, A REQUEST TO CREATE A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION
AND CONSTRUCT FOUR (4) CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8752 WALKER STREET
WITHIN THE RM-15 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY
ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the
Resolutions by title only, titles as follows, and waive further
reading, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-09 – with
conditions, and approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16870 –
with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-09 – With
Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
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Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16870 – With Conditions.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2005-10, A REQUEST TO ALLOW THE
USAGE OF AN EXISTING PATIO ENCLOSURE FOR
DINING/SEATING PURPOSES WITH ONSITE SALE OF
BEER AND WINE AT 4139 BALL ROAD IN THE CG-10,000
COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, and waive further reading,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-10 – with
conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-10 – With
Conditions.
4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2005-08, A REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A
DETACHED ACCESSORY GARAGE/STORAGE AREA ON
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8351 GAY STREET IN THE
RS-6,000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, and waive further reading,
approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-08 – with
conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-08 – With
Conditions.
5. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF
ISSUANCE OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING REVENUE BONDS
FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE ACQUISITION
AND REHABILITATION OF THE CYPRESS SUNRISE
APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 9151 GRINDLAY STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, and waive further reading,
consenting to the issuance of multifamily housing revenue
bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition and
rehabilitation of the Cypress Sunrise Apartments.
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Consenting to the Issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue
Bonds for the Purpose of Financing the Acquisition and
Rehabilitation of the Cypress Sunrise Apartments.
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 (6 - 27)
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meetings of May 2 and May 9, 2005.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Council
Member McCoy abstaining on the minutes of May 9, 2005,
due to his absence from the meeting.
7. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM SERVICES
(PUBLIC WORKS).
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a
contract for uniform services to SoCal Uniform Rental, 419
McGroarty Street, San Gabriel, California 91776, for a three-
year period, for an annual amount of $12,862, with the
provision of renewing the contract for up to an additional two
years, based on mutual agreement of the Contractor and the
City.
9. AWARD OF RESTATED TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES
AGREEMENT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
Restated Towing & Storage Services Agreement with Five
City Automotive Repair Center, Inc., a California Corporation
dba Cypress Auto Tow & Hansen Auto Body, for City-initiated
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towing and storage services in the City of Cypress, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement.
10. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT/ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a
Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Construction
Management/Engineering Services to RBF Consulting, 14725
Alton Parkway, Irvine, California 92618-2027, and direct the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as Contract
Officer; and 2) Award a Professional Services Agreement for
On-Call Construction Management/Engineering Services to
CBM Consulting, 17601 S. Denver Avenue, Gardena,
California 90248, and direct the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer to act as Contract Officer.
11. APPROVAL OF JOINT AGREEMENT FOR THE
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND FINANCIAL
MANAGEMENT OF THE 800 MEGAHERTZ COUNTYWIDE
COORDINATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve and
execute the Joint Agreement for the Operation, Maintenance,
and Financial Management of the 800 Megahertz Countywide
Coordinated Communication System (800 MHz CCCS) dated
November 2004, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute two (2) copies of the Joint Agreement. One (1)
original copy is for the County Clerk of the Board, and one (1)
original is for the City Clerk’s records.
12. RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES
FOR A TEMPORARY ASSISTANT PLANNER POSITION
FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a
professional personnel services contract for the temporary
employment of an Assistant Planner to Hogle-Ireland Inc. in
the amount not to exceed $45,000.00.
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13. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND
RELEASE IN THE CASE OF CITY OF HUNTINGTON
BEACH V. HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION, ET AL.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims by and
between the City of Huntington Beach (“Plaintiff”), and the
City of Costa Mesa, City of Cypress, City of Fountain Valley,
City of Irvine, City of Orange, and City of Westminster
(“Defendants”), and authorize the Mayor to execute the same
on behalf of the City.
14. A REQUEST BY MR. CHARLES DOMINESEY TO GRANT A
ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2004-01, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT ON THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5442 CAMP STREET, WITHIN THE RM-20
RESIDENTIAL MIXED-USE ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving a one-year
extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-01 – with
conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving a One-Year Extension of Conditional Use Permit
No. 2004-01 – With Conditions.
15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE
MERGED, AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE CIVIC CENTER (ORIGINAL AND
AMENDMENT AREA), LINCOLN AVENUE (INCLUDING THE
PROPOSED ADDED AREA), AND LOS ALAMITOS RACE
TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AREAS IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CITY OF
CYPRESS’ GENERAL PLAN.
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Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the
City’s Planning Agency, adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, finding that the Merged, Amended and Restated
Redevelopment Plan for the Cypress Merged and Amended
Redevelopment Project is in conformity with the City of
Cypress General Plan.
A Resolution of the Cypress Planning Agency,
Finding the Merged, Amended and Restated Redevelopment
Plan for the Cypress Merged and Amended Redevelopment
Project is in Conformity with the City of Cypress General Plan.
16. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY
OF CYPRESS FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 APPROPRIATION
LIMIT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the City’s
Fiscal Year 2005-06 appropriation limit.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Establishing the City’s Appropriations Limit for the 2005-06
Fiscal Year.
17. ADOPTION OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT
POLICY.
Recommended Action: 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, title as follows, adopting the Annual Statement of
Investment Policy.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation Park District, Adopting the Annual
Statement of Investment Policy.
18. ESTABLISHMENT OF STORM DRAINAGE FUND.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Establish a
new special revenue fund (43) to account for the operations
of the City’s storm drainage system, titled Storm Drainage
Fund; and 2) Designate two dollars of the monthly City
Services Fee charged to residents as storm drainage receipts
to fund the storm drainage operations in the newly
established Fund (43); and 3) Approve an operating transfer
from the General Fund (11) to the Storm Drainage Fund (43)
in the amount of $2,500,000 to reflect funds accumulated in
the General Fund which are administratively designated for
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storm drainage infrastructure needs; and 4) Amend the
Finance Fiscal Policy on funding Capital Projects from
General Fund Revenues to include an annual transfer of
$500,000 to the Storm Drainage Fund for maintenance
operations and capital projects.
19. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CITY HALL
REMODEL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-18.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
plans and specifications for City Hall Remodel, and authorize
staff to solicit bids for the project.
20. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR REHABILITATION
OF TANGLEWOOD ALLEYS, PHASE 3, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2004-22.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
plans and specifications for Rehabilitation of Tanglewood
Alleys, Phase 3, and authorize staff to solicit bids for the
project.
21. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION
OF POLICE EVIDENCE STORAGE BUILDING AND CIVIC
CENTER RESTROOMS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
2004-27.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
plans and specifications for Construction of Police Evidence
Storage Building and Civic Center Restrooms, and authorize
staff to solicit bids for the project.
22. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR INSTALLATION
OF LEFT TURN MODIFICATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS
OF BALL ROAD AND BLOOMFIELD STREET, AND MOODY
STREET AND LINCOLN AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2004-31.
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Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
plans and specifications for Installation of Left Turn
Modifications at the Intersections of Ball Road and Bloomfield
Street, and Moody Street and Lincoln Avenue, and authorize
staff to solicit bids for the project.
23. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16815.
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8651-8675 LA SALLE STREET.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final
Tract Map No. 16815 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the
record map.
24. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
APRIL, 2005.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Investment Report for the month of April, 2005.
25. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR
WARRANTS NO. 70055 THROUGH 70224.
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
26. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT’S FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, establishing the District’s Fiscal Year 2005-06
appropriation limit.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, A Subsidiary District of the
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City of Cypress, Establishing the Cypress Recreation and
Park District’s Appropriations Limit for the 2005-06 Fiscal
Year.
27. APPROVAL OF SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION AMENDMENT
NO. 9 TO AGREEMENT NO. C-8-0189 WITH THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR ONE YEAR,
JULY 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, approve Amendment No. 9 to Agreement No.
C-8-0189 with the Orange County Transportation Authority,
extending the term of the Agreement for one year, July 1, 2005,
to June 30, 2006, with no changes to the cost per passenger trip
or to the terms and conditions of the Agreement.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (28)
28. CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2005-06, A REQUEST TO ALLOW A FAST-
FOOD RESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE
AND AN OUTDOOR DINING AREA, LOCATED AT 10501
KNOTT AVENUE IN THE CN COMMERCIAL
NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2005-06, subject to the originally proposed conditions and
the revised conditions 10 and 22.
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-06 – With
Conditions.
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
ADJOURNMENT
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The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, June 13,
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
19 day of May, 2005.
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Jill R. Guertin, City Clerk
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