Minutes 2005-07-11
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
July 11, 2005
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:34 p.m. by Mayor
McGill in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
PRESENT:
Council/Agency Board Members Luebben, McCoy, Seymore,
Mayor/Agency Chair McGill
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Sondhi
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager,
Director of Finance and Administrative SeNices, Chief of Police, Public Works Director,
Recreation and Community SeNices Director, Police Captain, Assistant Community
Development Director, Assistant City Engineer, Administrative SeNices Manager, and
City Clerk.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
The Assistant Community Development Director provided a report summarizing the
history of the original Conceptual Master Plan for the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf
Course Redevelopment Project Area.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided a detailed presentation on
the revised Conceptual Master Plan. The revised Conceptual Master Plan allows for the
phasing of development in the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course
Redevelopment Project Area over time.
The City Council reviewed the two alternatives for the revised Conceptual Master Plan
and directed staff to continue negotiations with the current property owners to advance
the plan and work to identify issues associated therewith.
The City Attorney stated that discussion of the Closed Session items listed on the
agenda was not necessary and would not be held this evening.
At 6:10 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 7:03 p.m. by
Mayor McGill.
PRESENT: Council/Agency Board Members Luebben, McCoy, Seymore,
Mayor/Agency Chair McGill
ABSENT:
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Sondhi
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Manager,
Director of Finance and Administrative SeNices, Chief of Police, Public Works Director,
Recreation and Community SeNices Director, Police Captain, Assistant Community
Development Director, Administrative SeNices Manager, and City Clerk.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Luebben.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Police Chief Hicks.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mr. Art Brown, Vice Chair, Orange County Transportation Authority, made a
presentation regarding Measure M, Orange County's half-cent sales tax for
transportation improvements approved by the voters in 1990 and set to expire in 2011.
Mayor McGill presented Certificates of Appointment to the following newly appointed
Commissioners and administered the Loyalty Oath of Office:
Ted Lorber and Leroy Mills - Cable Television Commission
Beth Bingham Evans, Rufus Washington, and Mariellen Yarc - Recreation and
Community SeNices Commission
Thomas Ferguson and Dr. Prakash Narain - Senior Commission
Crystal Killian and Wayne Schoemann - Traffic Commission
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDNCLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the
evening.
The Assistant Community Development Director reported that staff reviewed an update
and status report of the work completed on the Conceptual Master Plans for the Los
Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Project Area. He stated that suggestions and
comments were sought from the Council and staff received direction to continue
working with the property owners involved.
Mayor McGill stated that it was not necessary to discuss any of the items listed on the
Closed Session agenda.
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.
Leo Friedland, Chair, Cypress Community Festival Committee, presented the City
Council with Festival shirts and invited the public to attend the Cypress Community
Festival on Saturday, July 23rd at Oak Knoll Park.
The following spoke regarding Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park:
Samii Taylor Yakovetic, Cypress
Violet Chapman, Cypress
Fred Wagner, Cypress
Mary Crowder, Cypress, spoke regarding fireworks.
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 TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2005-06. CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615-90.
The Public Works Director provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
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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 Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, ordering the renewal of the
Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District NO.1 for Fiscal Year 2005-
06, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and confirming the Diagram
and Assessment thereof.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi
RESOLUTION NO. 5878
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE RENEWAL OF THE CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO.1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06, PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AND
CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT THEREOF.
Item NO.2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
PERMIT NO. 2005-03 AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-14, A REQUEST
BY JONES DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO DEVELOP TWO (2) RETAIL COMMERCIAL
SHOP BUILDINGS AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF KATELLA AVENUE AND
WINNERS CIRCLE IN THE PBP ZONE WITHIN THE CYPRESS BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN AREA.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Craig Jones, Managing Member, Jones Development Group, stated that
they have been working with staff and accept the conditions of approval for the project.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Keith Johns, Los Alamitos, spoke in favor of the development.
Mayor McGill asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member Luebben stated that he is very pleased with the project and will be a
tremendous addition to the Costco center.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member McCoy,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2005-14 and Design Review Committee Permit No. 2005-03 - with
conditions.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi
RESOLUTION NO. 5879
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-14 AND DESIGN
REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2005-03 - WITH CONDITIONS.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING WITH THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Item NO.3: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE DISPOSITION AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AND JONES DEVELOPMENT GROUP.
The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on
this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Craig Jones, Managing Member, Jones Development Group, 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 Council Member Seymore,
that the City Council and Redevelopment Agency: 1) Hold a joint public hearing on the
Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and Jones Development
Group in accordance with Community Redevelopment Law Section 33433; and 2)
Adopt the City Council Resolution by title only, approving a Disposition and
Development Agreement between the Cypress Redevelopment Agency and Jones
Development Group, LLC, pertaining to certain real property located within the Los
Alamitos Race Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area in the city of
Cypress; and 3) Adopt the Redevelopment Agency Resolution by title only, approving a
Disposition and Development Agreement between the Agency and Jones Development
Group, LLC, pertaining to certain real property located within the Los Alamitos Race
Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project Area in the City of Cypress.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4
NOES: 0
ABSENT: 1
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, and McGill
COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS: Sondhi
RESOLUTION NO. 5880
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND JONES DEVELOPMENT
GROUP, LLC, PERTAINING TO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
WITHIN THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE TRACK AND GOLF COURSE
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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RESOLUTION NO. CRA - 123
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVING A DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE AGENCY AND JONES DEVELOPMENT GROUP, LLC, PERTAINING TO
CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE LOS ALAMITOS RACE
TRACK AND GOLF COURSE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
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.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member
Seymore, to approve Consent Calendar Items NO.4 through 12.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEMBERS: Luebben, McCoy, Seymore, and McGill
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: Sondhi
Item NO.4: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE
13. 2005.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June
13, 2005, as submitted.
Item NO.5: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item NO.6: APPROVAL OF CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND DAVID J. NORMAN.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the City Manager Employment
Agreement between the City of Cypress and David J. Norman, and authorize the Mayor
to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City Council.
Item NO.7: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF THE
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO SERVE AS THE CITY'S ACTING CITY MANAGER
FROM JULY 28 TO AUGUST 1. 2005, AND APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL 5%
SALARY AS COMPENSATION FOR THE TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, confirming
the appointment of the Assistant City Manager to seNe as the Acting City Manager
from July 28 to August 1, 2005, and approval of an additional 5% salary as
compensation.
RESOLUTION NO. 5881
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ASSISTANT
CITY MANAGER TO SERVE AS THE ACTING CITY MANAGER FROM
JULY 28 TO AUGUST 1,2005, AND APPROVAL OF AN ADDITIONAL 5%
SALARY AS COMPENSATION.
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Item NO.8: APPROVAL OF PURCHASE AND ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIM IN THE
CASE OF ILLINGWORTH ET AL. V. CITY OF CYPRESS ET AL.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Purchase and Assignment of
Claim by and between Buckner, Alani, Khouri, Chavos & Mirkovich, the City of Cypress,
and June S.S. Liu, and authorize the Mayor to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Item NO.9: APPROVAL OF URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI)
EQUIPMENT AND REQUIRED TRANSFER AGREEMENT.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the equipment, technology or
seNices provided with Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds; and 2)
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement to Transfer or Purchase Equipment or
SeNices (mobile command vehicle) and Agreement to Transfer or Purchase Equipment
or Services (equipment, technology and seNices); and 3) Approve the increase in the
appropriation of maintenance fees in the amount of $1,000 for Fiscal Year 05/06 into
account 4159-76-634-08 (SeNices to Maintain Licensed Vehicles).
Item No. 10: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR CROSSING GUARD SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Dispense with the formal competitive
bidding process, pursuant to City Code Section 21-A 1 OC, D, and F, since All City
Management Services, Inc. is the sole source vendor; and 2) Award a one (1) year
contract for crossing guard seNices to All City Management SeNices, Inc., 1749 S. La
Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90035, for an amount not to exceed $151,102 per
year.
Item No. 11: ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16781. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8641-8651 BELMONT STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16781 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 12: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST FOR WARRANTS NO.
70597 THROUGH 70829.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING):
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
No items.
NEW BUSINESS:
No items.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Samii Taylor Yakovetic, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item NO.2.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor McGill requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Luebben:
Attended a City/Cypress School District Joint Steering Committee meeting where a
status was provided on potential development opportunities for the Mackay School site.
Attended the Fourth of July celebration at the Joint Forces Training Base and
complimented the Recreation and Community SeNices staff for their work at the event.
Attended a tour of the Tara Village apartment complex. Attended the Cypress Pops
performance at the Concert on the Green.
Council Member Seymore:
Participated in a Save Our Soldiers (SOS) fundraiser through the organization Yellow
Ribbon America. Attended the Fourth of July celebration at the Joint Forces Training
Base. Attended the Cypress Pops performance at the Concert on the Green.
Council Member McCoy:
Attended a City/Cypress School District Joint Steering Committee meeting. Attended a
negotiation meeting at West Comm.
Mayor McGill:
Stated that the Cypress Community Festival will be held on Saturday, July 23,2005 and
that Costco will be opening on July 14, 2005.
Mayor McGill asked that representatives from Orange Line be invited to give the City
Council a presentation at a future date.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor McGill adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. to Monday, July 25,
2005, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
JU~
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
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