Minutes 2005-05-23
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 23,2005
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:33 p.m. by Mayor
McGill in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McCoy, Seymore, Mayor Pro
Tem/Agency Vice Chair Sondhi, Mayor/Agency Chair McGill
ABSENT: Council/Agency Board Member Luebben
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
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 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.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to 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.
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 5:35 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 7:08 p.m. by
Mayor McGill.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members McCoy, Seymore, Mayor Pro
Tem/Agency Vice Chair Sondhi, Mayor/Agency Chair McGill
ABSENT: Council/Agency Board Member Luebben
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STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Director of Finance and
Administrative SeNices, Public Works Director, RecrHation and Community SeNices
Director, Police Captain, Assistant Community Development Director, Administrative
SeNices Manager, Associate Planners, Redevelopment Project Manager, and City
Clerk.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Seymore.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDNCLOSED 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 did not meet 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 PaymEmt.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council mHt in Closed Session regarding
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. The City Attorney stated that a report was provided regarding the status of this
pending workers' compensation claim. The City Council unanimously gave litigation
counsel authority to make an offer of good faith settlement.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council mHt in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to GovHrnment Code Section 54957.6,
Agency Negotiators: Richard Storey and William 'IN. Wynder, Employee Groups:
Executive Management, Mid-Management, Non-Hepresented, Cypress Police
Management Association. The City Attorney stated that a discussion was held regarding
ongoing negotiations and a request for negotiating authority, which was unanimously
granted by the City Council.
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 City Council selected three of five
applicants, who are executive search firms, for possible consideration of the
engagement of one of those firms to assist the City in recruiting for the City Manager
position. These three firms will be inteNiewed by the Council at a later date.
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.
Mark Welch, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 28.
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Linda Metzidis, Cypress Masterworks Chorale, invited the City Council and public to
attend a concert presented by the Cypress Masterworks Chorale, Camerata and
Orchestra on Saturday, June 4, 2005 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 5, 2005 at 3:00
p.m., at the Anaheim First Presbyterian Church.
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 VARIANCE NO. 2005-03. A REQUEST
TO ALLOW LANDSCAPE BUFFERS LESS THAN THHEE-FEET (3') WIDE ALONG A
DRIVEWAY. LOCATED AT 8602 WALKER STREET IN THE RM-15 RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Ian lorgulescu, was present.
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.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following rolll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
RESOLUTION NO. 5848
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.
Item NO.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.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member Seymore stated his concern about the roof line between the two
buildings when it rains and asked if other roof designs had been suggested.
The Associate Planner stated that staff can work with thl3 applicant to have a rain gutter
designed to direct water away from the entry.
The public hearing was opened.
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The applicant, Bernard Smith, stated that the roof area is small and would not develop
a lot of runoff. He stated that the runoff could easily be controlled with a gutter and
downspout system.
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 McCoy asked that rain gutters be installed to address any rain issue
and that concrete shingles be used instead of a composition shingle roof.
The Associate Planner stated that the proposed roof is a 40 year composition shingle
roof. He stated that the applicant is willing to upgrade to the concrete tile.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi commented on the care of the design of the project that shows
in the overall finished layout and exemplifies the very best that can take place. She
commended staff and the applicant for working togethelr on the project.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi to approve staff recommendations, as
amended, with the inclusion of rain gutters as an additional condition.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy to approve staff recommendations, as
amended, with the inclusion of rain gutters and upgraded concrete tiles.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Mr. Smith stated that there are cement shingles that look like a wood shingle and that
he would be happy to submit a shingle for staff to approve.
It was moved by Mayor McGill and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the
City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only and waive further reading, approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-09 - with conditions, and approving Tentative Tract
Map No. 16870 - with conditions, as amended, with cellulous fiber shingle or like kind
and the inclusion of rain gutters.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 1
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymore, Sonclhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
RESOLUTION NO. 584B
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-09
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 5850
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 16870
- WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No.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.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi asked if staff has made an assessment of the existing patio
enclosure.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that there has been a cursory
review of the entire site.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Gayle Duhem, stated that the patio is completely enclosed and it is just
of matter of cleaning it up and putting it back in use.
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.
It was moved by Council Member Seymore to approve staff recommendations.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi stated that she has concerns about the existing patio and it
appears there needs to be some substantial rehabilitation to the front of fa<;ade of the
building.
Mayor McGill asked about tenant vs. landlord responsibility for upgrades.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that a structural element
physically attached to the building belongs to the owner and responsibility can be
negotiated between the owner and the tenant. He stated that upgrades can be made a
part of the conditions of approval.
Council Member Seymore asked if the patio was originally approved by the City Council.
The Assistant Community Development Director stated that he did not know if Council
approved the patio originally.
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 Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-10 - with conditions, as amended, to
identify the upgrading of the patio enclosure.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
RESOLUTION NO. 5851
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-10
WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item NO.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.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The property owner, Martin Brown, stated that the garage is being built while the new
home is being designed.
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.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only and waive further reading, approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-08 - with conditions.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
RESOLUTION NO. 58152
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-08
- WITH CONDITIONS.
Item NO.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.
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.
The following spoke in favor:
Timothy Sweeney, National Church Residences
Loyna Henry, California Communities
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi, that
the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only 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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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore, Sondhi and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
RESOLUTION NO. 585~1
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Sondhi left the meeting at 8:25 p.m. and the record shall reflect that
three Council Members were present from this point forward.
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 t>y one motion approving the
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
Council Member Seymore requested Item No. 21 be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Mayor McGill requested Item No. 19 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.6 through 18, 20, and 22 through 27.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore and McGill
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben and Sondhi
Item NO.6: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF MAY
2 AND MAY 9, 2005.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meetings of May 2
and May 9, 2005, as submitted, with Council Member McCoy abstaining on the minutes
of May 9,2005, due to his absence from the meeting.
Item NO.7: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No.8: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR UNIFORM SERVICES (PUBLIC WORKS).
Recommendation: That the City Council award a contract for uniform seNices 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.
Item NO.9: AWARD OF RESTATED TOWING & STORAGE SERVICES
AGREEMENT.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve thH Restated Towing & Storage
SeNices Agreement with Five City Automotive Repair Center, Inc., a California
Corporation dba Cypress Auto Tow & Hansen Auto Body, for City-initiated towing and
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storage seNices in the City of Cypress, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
Agreement.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR ON-
CALL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT/ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a Professional SeNices Agreement
for On-Call Construction Management/Engineering Services to RBF Consulting, 14725
Alton Parkway, INine, California 92618-2027, and direct the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer to act as Contract Officer; and 2) Award a Professional SeNices
Agreement for On-Call Construction Management/Engineering SeNices to CBM
Consulting, 17601 S. Denver Avenue, Gardena, Callifornia 90248, and direct the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as Contract Officer.
Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF JOINT AGREEMENT FOR THE OPERATION.
MAINTENANCE. AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF THE 800 MEGAHERTZ
COUNTYWIDE COORDINATED COMMUNICATION SYSTEM.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve and Hxecute 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.
Item No. 12: RETENTION OF PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR A
TEMPORARY ASSISTANT PLANNER POSITION FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND RELEASE IN THE
CASE OF CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH V. HUNTINGTON BEACH POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, ET AL.
Recommendation: 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 INine, City of
Orange, and City of Westminster ("Defendants"), and authorize the Mayor to execute
the same on behalf of the City.
Item No. 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.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving a
one-year extension of Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-01 - with conditions.
RESOLUTION NO. 5854
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.
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Item No. 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.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the. City's Planning Agency, adopt
the Resolution by title only, finding that the Meq~ed, Amended and Restated
Redevelopment Plan for the Cypress Merged and Amended Redevelopment Project is
in conformity with the City of Cypress General Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 5855
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS PLANNING AGENCY,
FINDING THE MERGED, AMENDED AND RESTATED REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR THE CYPRESS MERGED AND AMENlDED REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT IS IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CITY OF CYPRESS
GENERAL PLAN.
Item No. 16: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CYPRESS
FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, establishing
the City's Fiscal Year 2005-06 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 5856
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
2005-06 FISCAL YEAR.
Item No. 17: ADOPTION OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
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, adopting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 5857
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS THE EX-OFFICIO GOVEHNING BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY.
Item No. 18: ESTABLISHMENT OF STORM DRAINAGE FUND.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Establish a new special revenue fund (43)
to account for the operations of the City's storm drainag43 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 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.
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Item No. 20: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR REHABILITATION OF TANGLEWOOD ALLEYS. PHASE 3,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2004-22.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No. 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.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve tile 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.
Item No. 23: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16815. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8651-8675 LA SALLE STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Flinal Tract Map No. 16815 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 24: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL.
2005.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of April, 2005.
Item No. 25: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
70055 THROUGH 70224.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
Item No. 26: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 APPROPRIATION
LIMIT.
Recommendation: 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,
establishing the District's Fiscal Year 2005-06 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 5858
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
CITY OF CYPRESS, ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE
2005-06 FISCAL YEAR.
Item No. 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.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as this 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
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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.
ReqardinQ Item No. 19: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CITY HALL REMODEL. PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2003-18, Mayor McGill asked if them was any possible chance to
include or look at some designs for evolutionary steps.
The City Manager stated that this is primarily an internal redesign with some minor
exterior improvements on the west entry to the building. There will be a matching of the
fagade with a fluted wood appearance. Because it was just renovated five years ago, it
still has a greater life expectancy to it.
It was moved by Mayor McGill and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the
City Council approve the plans and specifications for Ciity Hall Remodel, and authorize
staff to solicit bids for the project.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore and McGill
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben and Sondhi
ReqardinQ Item No. 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, Council Member Seymore ask:ed why the restrooms or police
seNices building were not expanded further east on the property.
The Public Works Director stated that it is based upon tile current square footage costs
of the buildings.
It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member McCoy,
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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following rolll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore and McGill
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben and Sondhi
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING):
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
Item No. 28: CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2005-06. A REQUEST TO ALLOW FAST-FOOD HESTAURANT WITH DRIVE-
THROUGH SERVICE AND AN OUTDOOR DINING AREA, LOCATED AT 10501
KNOTT AVENUE IN THE CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Mayor McGill thanked Mr. Welch for his earlier comments and staff for their patience in
finding a solution to the whole project.
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The City Attorney asked the applicant if he had read the current staff report and
conditions of approval, and if they were acceptable to him.
The applicant, Mark Welch, stated that the conditions were acceptable.
It was moved by Council Member McCoy and seconded by Council Member Seymore,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2005-06, subject to the originally proposed conditions and the revised
conditions 10 and 22.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, Seymore and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben and Sondhi
RESOLUTION NO. 5859
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 MATTER~~: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
The following students from Pacifica High School introcluced themselves, at the request
of the Mayor, as they were attending the Council meeting for a U.S. Government class
assignment:
Holly Vincenzini, Cypress
Jonathan Schweitzer, Garden Grove
Chris Hagan, Garden Grove
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor McGill requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member McCoy:
Attended a WestComm meeting where dispatcher negotiations was discussed.
Attended the Kennedy High School scholarship fundraiser.
Council Member Seymore:
Attended a DARE graduation at Vessels Elementary School. Attended an O.C. League
of California Cities meeting. Attended the Kennedy High School scholarship fundraiser.
Attended the Tip A Cop Special Olympics fund raiser at Chili's Restaurant. Attended the
Chamber of Commerce mixer hosted by the Cypress Police Department. Attended the
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O.C. Government Leaders Prayer Breakfast where the featured speaker was U.S. Air
Force Captain Scott O'Grady.
Mavor McGill:
Attend several DARE graduations. Attended the Kennedy High School scholarship
fundraiser. Attended the Chamber of Commerce mixer hosted by the Cypress Police
Department. Attended the Orange County Mayors Houndtable where BRAC was
discussed. Attended the O.C. Government Leaders Prayer Breakfast. Hosted a Meet
the Mayor at the Acacia Adult Day Care open house.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m. to Monday, June
13, 2005, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
Y CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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