Agenda 2006-03-27
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 27, 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.
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WORKSHOP DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSAL TO PREPARE A
SESSION COMPREHENSIVE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN FOR THE
LEMON AND LIME NEIGHBORHOOD
***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
PRESENTATIONSPresent Proclamation to the 2006 Donate Life
Run/Walk Committee, Proclaiming the Month of
April, 2006, as “National Donate Life Month” in
the City of Cypress
Present Proclamation to the West Cities Police
Communications Center, Proclaiming the Week
of April 9-15, 2006, as “National Public Safety
Dispatcher Week” in the City of Cypress
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
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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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 4)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VARIANCE NO. 2006-01, A REQUEST TO
ALLOW A DRIVEWAY LANDSCAPE BUFFER LESS THAN THREE FEET
(3’) WIDE ON A PROPOSED SECOND APARTMENT UNIT PROJECT
LOCATED AT 8862 CYPRESS AVENUE IN THE RM-15 RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
Prepared by: Kori Nevarez, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, 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.
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.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006-
01, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION VI.A OF
THE CYPRESS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC
PLAN, ADDING CLARIFYING LANGUAGE REGARDING PROHIBITED
LAND USES WITHIN THE PLAN (ELIMINATE “OMISSION ZONING”).
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Assistant Community Development
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, adopting an
amendment to Section VI.A of the Cypress Business and
Professional Center Specific Plan, adding clarifying language
regarding prohibited land uses within the Plan (eliminate “Omission
Zoning”).
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Adopting an Amendment to Section VI.A of the
Cypress Business and Professional Center Specific Plan,
Adding Clarifying Language Regarding Land Uses.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2006-01, ADDING A NEW SECTION 17-51 AND RENUMBERING
EXISTING SECTIONS 17-51 THROUGH 17-53 TO SECTIONS 17-52
THROUGH 17-54 AND DELETING EXISTING SECTION 17-54 OF THE
CYPRESS CITY CODE, AMENDING TABLE 2-6 OF SECTION 6, ARTICLE
2 AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 3.17.215 TO THE CYPRESS ZONING
CODE (SMOKING LOUNGES).
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Assistant Community Development
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, adding a new
Section 17-51 and renumbering existing Sections 17-51 through
17-53 to Sections 17-52 through 17-54 and deleting existing Section
17-54 of the Cypress City Code, amending Table 2-6 of Section 6,
Article 2 and adding a new Section 3.17.215 to the Cypress Zoning
Code relating to smoking lounges.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Adding a New Section 17-51 and Renumbering Existing
Sections 17-51 through 17-53 to Sections 17-52 Through 17-54 and
Deleting Existing Section 17-54 of the Cypress City Code, Amending
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Table 2-6 of Section 6, Article 2 and Adding a New Section 3.17.215
to the Cypress Zoning Code Relating to Smoking Lounges.
4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2006-02, AMENDING SUBSECTION 3.15.070 OF SECTION 15 OF
ARTICLE 3, OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE (APPENDIX “A” OF
THE CYPRESS CITY CODE), ADDING A NEW SUBPARAGRAPH
3.15.070.P (PROHIBITED SIGNS).
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Assistant Community Development
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending
Subsection 3.15.070 of Section 15 of Article 3 of the Cypress Zoning
Ordinance (Appendix “A” of the Cypress City Code), adding a new
Subparagraph 3.15.070.P regarding prohibited signs.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Subsection 3.15.070 of Section 15 of
Article 3 of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance (Appendix “A” of
the Cypress City Code), Adding a New Subparagraph
3.15.070.P Regarding Prohibited Signs.
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 (5 - 16)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of March 13, 2006.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Council Member
McGill abstaining on the minutes due to his absence from the
meeting.
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6. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
7. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2006, AS “NATIONAL
DONATE LIFE MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the month of April, 2006, as “National Donate Life Month” in
the City of Cypress.
8. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 9-15, 2006, AS “NATIONAL
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER WEEK” IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the week of April 9-15, 2006, as “National Public Safety
Dispatcher Week” in the City of Cypress.
9. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR
RESTORING FULL FUNDING OF PROPOSITION 42 RELATING TO
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, Deputy City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider the adoption of a
Resolution by title only, title as follows, expressing support for restoring
full funding of Proposition 42, relating to transportation funding.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
In Support of Measure to Secure Local Transportation Funding.
10. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PURCHASE MOBILE DATA
COMPUTER SYSTEMS.
Prepared by: Rick Hicks, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a contract to L-3
Communications, 10770 Waterridge Circle, San Diego, CA 91121, in
the amount of $121,919.75 for the purchase of nineteen (19) Mobile
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Data Computers (MDC) and associated peripherals.
11. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION
AND THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION
OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Finance & Administrative Services
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows,
establishing the class specification for the regular full-time position of
Management Analyst, amending the City’s classification plan.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, Establishing Compensation
for the Classification of Management Analyst in the City’s
Classification Plan.
12. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE
POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Finance & Administrative Services
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, adopt a Resolution by title only, title as follows,
establishing compensation for the classification of Police Officer
Trainee in the City’s Classification Plan.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, Establishing Compensation
for the Classification of Police Officer Trainee in the City’s
Classification Plan.
13. APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY
APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE RADIO.
Prepared by: Rick Hicks, Chief of Police
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Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve a
supplemental appropriation in the Equipment Replacement Fund in
the amount of $2,200 to account 4305-90-656-35 (Police Equipment)
for the purchase of a police radio; and 2) Transfer $2,200 from the
Asset Seizure Fund (1200-28) to the Equipment Replacement Fund
(2200-90).
14. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION OF MOODY STREET AND KATELLA
AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NOS. 2005-39 AND 2005-40.
Prepared by: Mary Lazzara, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the Pavement Rehabilitation of Katella Avenue
from Valley View Street to Walker Street and Moody Street from
Lincoln Avenue to Ball Road.
15. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY, 2006.
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 February, 2006.
16. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
74622 THROUGH 74821.
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.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS (17)
17. APPROVAL OF URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI)
AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT
OR SERVICES, OR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAINING COSTS.
Prepared by: Mark Yokoyama, Police Captain
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the
recommended purchase of equipment or services, or training
reimbursement provided by Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant
program; and 2) Approve the increase to the estimated revenues in the
General Fund in Other Grants, account number 3525-11-999-99, in the
amount of $14,573 for the 2005 UASI grant and $10,000 for the 2004
UASI grant ($24,573 total); and 3) Approve the appropriation of $14,573
from the 2005 UASI grant and $10,000 from the 2004 UASI grant to the
unreserved fund balance of the General Fund to Emergency Services
Training account number 4206-11-180-05, for training related to
terrorism; and 4) Authorize the Mayor to execute the four (4) attached
documents titled “Agreement for Transfer or Purchase of
Equipment/Services or for Reimbursement of Training Costs for FY05
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI).”
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, April 10,
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
rd
23 day of March, 2006.
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Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
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