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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. November 14, 2005 Page 2 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 November 14, 2005 Page 3 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. November 14, 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 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. November 14, 2005 Page 5 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. November 14, 2005 Page 6 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. November 14, 2005 Page 7 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. November 14, 2005 Page 8 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. November 14, 2005 Page 9 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, 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. ________________________________ Jill R. Ingram, 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. November 14, 2005 Page 10 NOTIFICATION BY NOON ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2005, WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING.