Agenda 2005-11-14
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 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.
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WORKSHOP DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CITY’S BRANDING
SESSION STATEMENT
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSIONCITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a)
Anita Walquist v. City of Cypress
Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board No. VNO 0471956
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Number
244-481-01, Located at 5762 Lincoln Avenue;
APN Number 244-472-09, Located at 5732
Lincoln Avenue; APN Number 244-472-08,
Located at 5702 Lincoln Avenue; APN Number
244-472-07, Located at 5692 Lincoln Avenue;
APN Number 244-472-06, Located at 5682
Lincoln Avenue; and APN Number 244-472-05,
Located at 5662 Lincoln Avenue
Negotiating Party: Executive Director, Deputy
Executive Director, and Agency Counsel
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
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PRESENTATIONS Presentation to Mayor McGill from the Make-
A-Wish Foundation of Orange County
Present Resolution Recognizing the Cabrera
Family as the 2005 Family of the Year
***RECESS for the 2005 Family of the Year Reception.
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)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
2005-02, A REQUEST TO ADD LANGUAGE TO THE CONSERVATION/
OPEN SPACE/RECREATION ELEMENT OF THE 2001 CYPRESS
GENERAL PLAN TO COMPLY WITH NATIONAL POLLUTION
DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Assistant Community Development
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, adopting General Plan Amendment No.
2005-02, by adopting an additional goal within the
Conservation/Open Space/Recreation Element related to water
quality.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2005-02, By Adopting
an Additional Goal Within the Conservation/Open Space/
Recreation Element Related to Water Quality.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one
motion unless a member of the Council requests separate action on a
specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (2 - 11)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of October 24, 2005.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
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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 RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CABRERA
FAMILY AS THE 2005 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution by
title only, title as follows, recognizing the Cabrera family as the 2005
Family of the Year.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Recognizing the Cabrera Family as the 2005 Cypress
Family of the Year.
5. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2005-04, A REQUEST
TO ESTABLISH A SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE INDUSTRIAL
OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 6161 CHIP AVENUE IN THE PC-
4 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee
Permit No. 2005-04 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2005-04 –
With Conditions.
6. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ONE VACUUM
TRAILER.
Prepared by: Bobby G. Blackburn, Acting Public Works Superintendent
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a contract to
purchase one vacuum trailer from 3T Equipment Company, Inc., P.O.
Box 750068, Petaluma, CA 94975-0068, in the amount of
$58,041.13.
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7. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF LONG BEACH FOR BLOOMFIELD STREET
REHABILITATION, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2005-01.
Prepared by: Mary Lazzara, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract
for Public Works Project No. 2005-01, Bloomfield Street
Rehabilitation, in the amount of $441,172, to the lowest responsible
bidder, All American Asphalt, P.O. Box 2229, Corona, CA 92878;
and 2) Authorize a contingency of $44,117.20 (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; and 3) Approve an agreement with the
City of Long Beach for pavement rehabilitation on the west side of
Bloomfield Street from Orange Avenue to 1,600’ south of Orange
Avenue within the City of Long Beach; and 4) Authorize the City
Manager to execute and the City Clerk to attest the agreement with
the City of Long Beach, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
8. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
CYPRESS ACRES SIDEWALKS ON MERTEN AVENUE, BELMONT
STREET, AND LA SALLE STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 2005-14.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for Cypress Acres Sidewalks on Merten Avenue,
Belmont Street, and La Salle Street, Public Works Project No.
2005-14, and authorize staff to solicit bids for the project.
9. APPROVAL OF COMPROMISE AND RELEASE IN THE CASE OF
ANITA WALQUIST V. CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the
Compromise and Release by and between the City of Cypress and
Anita Walquist.
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10. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE
POSITION OF EVIDENCE TECHNICAN.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
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 class specification for the temporary part-time
position of Evidence Technician, amending the City’s classification
plan.
11. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
72575 THROUGH 72781.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2005-06.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
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NEW BUSINESS (12 - 13)
12. APPROVAL OF MOODY STREET ALIGNMENT AND
AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN OF
IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2005-15.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Determine that
Alignment Alternative No. 3, the 30’ option, is the most feasible
option for the improvement of Moody Street, from 100’ north of Grace
Avenue to 650’ south of Merten Avenue; and 2) Determine that the
alternative to provide 12 additional on-street parking spaces should
be included; and 3) Direct staff to proceed with preparation of final
construction plans, through its contract with RBF Consulting.
13. ACCEPTANCE OF SHOOTING RANGE CONTRACT AGREEMENT.
Prepared by: Rick Hicks, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council formally accept the
Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement, by and between the City of
Cypress and the Cypress Police Department and California State University,
Long Beach, Police Department, granting permission for California State
University, Long Beach, police officers to use the City of Cypress shooting
range facility, subject to the fee and certain conditions set forth in the
agreement.
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.
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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
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, November 28,
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
10 day of November, 2005.
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Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
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THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE
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