Agenda 2005-07-25
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 25, 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.
Executive Board Room
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.
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.
July 25, 2005 Page 2
WORKSHOP DISCUSSION OF THE RECRUITMENT AND
SESSION APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR COUNCIL APPOINTED
ADVISORY GROUPS
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSIONCYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8)
Real Property Located at the Northwest Corner of
Walker Street and Katella Avenue, Identified by
Assessor Parcel Numbers 241-081-02,
241-081-09, 241-221-19, 241-221-22, 241-221-23,
241-221-24, 241-221-26, 241-221-27, 241-231-16,
241-231-18, 241-231-22, 241-231-23, 241-231-24,
241-231-25, 241-231-26, 241-091-13, 241-091-16,
and 241-091-17, within the Los Alamitos Race
Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project
Area
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiators: Richard Storey and
William W. Wynder
Employee Groups:
Cypress Police Management Association
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
July 25, 2005 Page 3
PRESENTATIONS PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
TO ALL OUTGOING COMMISSIONERS:
Cable Television Commission
?
·Joseph Hourigan
Recreation & Community Services Commission
?
·Victoria Bell
·Mario Bica
Senior Citizens Commission
?
·Kenneth McMillan
Traffic Commission
?
·Pradeep Gunaratne
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.
July 25, 2005 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-
11/GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2005-01/ZONE CHANGE NO.
2005-01, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16873, AND THE CYPRESS PARK
SPECIFIC PLAN (PC-11), A REQUEST TO APPROVE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES, ON
THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 6151-6197 BALL ROAD, CURRENTLY
LOCATED WITHIN THE CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Finding of
De Minimis Impact, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and
adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, changing
the General Plan classification of the properties located at 6151-
6197 Ball Road from General Neighborhood Commercial to Planned
Community; and 3) Introduce for first reading the Ordinances by title
only, titles as follows, and waive further reading, adopting Zone
Change No. 2005-01 and the Cypress Park Specific Plan, changing
the zoning classification of the three properties generally located at
the northwest corner of Ball Road and Juanita Street from CG
Commercial General to PC-11 Planned Community, and adopting the
Cypress Park Specific Plan (PC-11) for the properties located at
6151-6197 Ball Road located at the northwest corner of Ball Road
and Juanita Street; and 4) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-11 – with
conditions; and 5) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16873 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2005-01, Changing the General
Plan Classification of the Properties Located at 6151-6197 Ball Road from
General Neighborhood Commercial to Planned Community.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting Zone Change No. 2005-01 and the Cypress Park Specific Plan,
Changing the Zoning Classification of the Three Properties Generally
Located at the Northwest Corner of Ball Road and Juanita Street from CG
Commercial General to PC-11 Planned Community.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
July 25, 2005 Page 5
Adopting the Cypress Park Specific Plan (PC-11) for the Properties Located
at 6151-6197 Ball Road, Located at the Northwest Corner of Ball Road and
Juanita Street.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-11 – With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 16873 – 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 (2 - 19)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of June 27, 2005.
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR
CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF CYPRESS AMENDING BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as
Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, a Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress,
adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows, amending
Resolution No. 5131 establishing benefits for Management
Employees.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, and
Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, A Subsidiary District of the City
of Cypress, Amending Resolution No. 5131 Establishing
Benefits for Management Employees.
July 25, 2005 Page 6
5. SPECIAL TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 WITHIN
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 1 (SORRENTO
HOMES) OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the
legislative body of Community Facilities District No. 1
(Sorrento Homes): 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title
as follows, authorizing the levy of a special tax for fiscal year
2005-06 within the District; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to sign
the Proposition 218 Certification.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Acting as the Legislative Body of Community
Facilities District No. 1 (Sorrento Homes) of the City of
Cypress, California, Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax for
Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Within Such Community Facilities
District.
6. APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND
RELEASE IN THE CASE OF BAJAMUNDI V. CITY OF
CYPRESS, ET AL.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims by and
between Kathy L. Bajamundi and the City of Cypress.
7. CONSIDERATION OF APPROPRIATION OF FUNDING TO
HOST A MAYORS’ ROUNDTABLE LUNCHEON IN
CYPRESS.
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider
hosting a Mayors’ Roundtable Luncheon on August 18, 2005,
in the City of Cypress, and approve an appropriation from the
Unreserved Fund Balance of the General Fund in the amount
of $750 to Account 4206-11-101-01 to cover the costs of the
event.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CITY HALL REMODEL,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-18.
July 25, 2005 Page 7
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a
contract for Public Works Project No. 2003-18, City Hall
Remodel, in the amount of $708,890, to the lowest
responsible bidder, Thomco Construction, Anaheim,
California; and 2) Authorize a contingency of $106,334
(15% of Bid Amount) and direct the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to
complete additional work within budgetary authority.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REHABILITATION OF
TANGLEWOOD ALLEYS, PHASE 3, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2004-22.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a
contract for Public Works Project No. 2004-22, Rehabilitation
of Tanglewood Alleys, Phase 3, in the amount of $572,589, to
the lowest responsible bidder, Copp Contracting, Buena Park,
California; and 2) Authorize a contingency of $57,000 (10% of
Bid Amount) and direct the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to complete
additional work within budgetary authority.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR ON-CALL FATS, OILS, AND
GREASE/ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE INSPECTION
SERVICES.
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a
Professional Services Agreement for On-Call Fats, Oils, and
Grease/Environmental Compliance Inspection Services to
Environmental Compliance Inspection Services, 12 Via Torre,
Rancho Santa Margarita, California 92688, and direct the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as a Contract
Officer.
11. REJECTION OF BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF POLICE
EVIDENCE STORAGE BUILDING AND CIVIC CENTER
RESTROOMS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2004-27.
Recommended Action: That the City Council reject all bids
received on June 29, 2005, for Construction of Police
Evidence Storage Building and Civic Center Restrooms,
Public Works Project No. 2004-27.
12. SUBMISSION OF SEWER CAPACITY EVALUATION
COMPLIANCE LETTER TO CALIFORNIA REGIONAL
WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD.
July 25, 2005 Page 8
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
this report.
13. APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT LARGE
FORMAT COPIER.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the
purchase of a large format copier from Steven Enterprises,
Inc., 179521 Sky Park Circle, Suite E, Irvine, California
92614, in the amount of $8,189; and 2) Appropriate $8,190
from the unreserved fund balance of the Equipment
Replacement Fund (Fund 90) to Account No. 4307-90-657-
36.
14. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT VALLEY VIEW STREET AND BALL
ROAD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2005-03.
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
plans and specifications for intersection improvements at
Valley View Street and Ball Road, and authorize staff to solicit
bids for the project.
15. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A LAPTOP COMPUTER
FOR THE CYPRESS DRUG ABUSE RESISTANCE
EDUCATION (D.A.R.E.) PROGRAM.
Recommended Action: That the City Council formally accept
the Soroptimist Club of Cypress’ donation of a laptop
computer to be used within the Cypress Police Department’s
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program.
16. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
JUNE, 2005.
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file
the Investment Report for the month of June, 2005.
July 25, 2005 Page 9
17. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-05 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 70830 THROUGH 71012.
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2004-05.
18. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 71013 THROUGH 71062.
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2005-06.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
19. APPROVAL OF A ONE-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH A THREE-
YEAR RENEWAL OPTION FOR THE DESIGN AND LAYOUT
OF THE QUARTERLY CYPRESS CITY NEWS/ACTIVITY
BROCHURE.
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, approve a one-year agreement with a three-
year renewal option with Weidenhoefer Design Studio, for
design and layout of the quarterly Cypress City News/Activity
Brochure in the amount of $40,334.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
July 25, 2005 Page 10
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
?
Reports on Committee Assignments
?
Other Items
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, August 8,
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
st
21 day of July, 2005.
________________________________
July 25, 2005 Page 11
Jill R. Guertin, City Clerk
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, IF YOU
NEED SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING, YOU
SHOULD CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AT (714) 229-6683.
NOTIFICATION BY NOON ON FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2005, WILL ENABLE THE
CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE
ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING.