Agenda 2006-01-09
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2006
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 LYDIA SONDHI
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER FRANK McCOY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER MIKE McGILL
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.
January 9, 2006 Page 2
WORKSHOP DISCUSSION REGARDING WILLOW PARK POND
SESSION CONDITION ASSESSMENT
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of cases: One
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
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.
January 9, 2006 Page 3
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
No items.
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 (1 - 7)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meetings of December 5 and December 12, 2005.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
2. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
3. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING
SERVICES FOR AN UPDATE OF THE CYPRESS CITYWIDE
TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENT FEE ANALYSIS AND THE CYPRESS
REGIONAL TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE ANALYSIS, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2005-23.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a
professional consulting services contract for an update of the
Cypress Citywide Traffic Improvement Fee Analysis and the Cypress
Regional Traffic Impact Fee Analysis, Public Works Project No.
2005-23, to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., 2100 W. Orangewood
Avenue, Suite 140, Orange, California 92868, in the amount of
$23,700; and 2) Authorize a contingency of $3,555 (15% of Contract
Amount) and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act
as Contract Officer for any additional work within budgetary authority.
January 9, 2006 Page 4
4. ACCEPTANCE OF REHABILITATION OF TANGLEWOOD ALLEYS,
PHASE 3, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2004-22.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the project
for Rehabilitation of Tanglewood Alleys, Phase 3, Public Works
Project No. 2004-22, as being satisfactorily completed in substantial
conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of
$541,719.20; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of
$27,085.96 to Copp Contracting, P.O. Box 457, Buena Park,
California 90621-0457, thirty-five (35) days after the Notice of
Completion is filed, if no claims or objections have been filed; and
3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond
and the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of the required
lien period, if no claims or objections have been filed, upon
concurrence of the Director of Public Works.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2005-160.
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6550 KATELLA AVENUE AND
11130 HOLDER STREET.
Prepared by: David Sanchez, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Parcel
Map No. 2005-160 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record
map.
6. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER, 2005.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of November, 2005.
7. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
73234 THROUGH 73620.
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.
January 9, 2006 Page 5
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)
No items.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS (8 - 12)
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 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: 1) Award a contract
for Public Works Project No. 2005-14, Cypress Acres Sidewalks on
Merten Avenue, Belmont Street, and La Salle Street, in the amount
of $176,006, to the lowest responsible bidder Damon Construction,
Cypress, California; and 2) Authorize a contingency of $26,400 (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 ON-CALL LANDSCAPE SERVICES.
Prepared by: Doug Dancs, Public Works Director/City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council award an on-call unit
price/maintenance services contract for landscaping services to
Mariposa Horticultural Enterprises, Inc., in an amount not to exceed
$561,350, and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to
act as Contract Officer.
January 9, 2006 Page 6
10. ADOPTION OF TWO RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO THE
TRANSFER OF THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE FROM
COMCAST CABLE TO TIME WARNER, INC.
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions
by title only, titles as follows, rejecting and denying without prejudice
a FCC Form 394 relating to the transfer of the Cable Television
Franchise, and/or control thereof, to an entity controlled by Time
Warner, Inc.; and conditionally approving a transfer of the Cable
Television Franchise, and/or control thereof, to an entity controlled by
Time Warner, Inc.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Rejecting and Denying Without Prejudice a FCC Form 394 Relating
to the Transfer of the Cable Television Franchise, And/Or Control
Thereof, To An Entity Controlled by Time Warner, Inc.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Conditionally Approving a Transfer of the Cable Television
Franchise, And/Or Control Thereof, To An Entity Controlled by Time
Warner, Inc.
11. REQUEST OF COUNCIL: DISCUSSION OF THE ORANGE
COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT RETIREMENT BENEFIT.
Prepared by: David J. Norman, City Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council review the attached material,
discuss the relevant issues, and provide a recommendation to the City’s
representative to the Orange County Vector Control District Board on the
subject of retirement benefits for the District’s employees.
12. REQUEST OF COUNCIL: DISCUSSION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
CITY OF COSTA MESA’S ACTION TO ENFORCE FEDERAL
IMMIGRATION LAWS.
Prepared by: David J. Norman, City Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council review the attached
material, discuss the relevant issues, and provide direction to Staff.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
January 9, 2006 Page 7
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
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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, January 23,
2006, 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
5 day of January, 2006.
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Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
January 9, 2006 Page 8
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