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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. March 27, 2006 Page 2 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 March 27, 2006 Page 3 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. March 27, 2006 Page 4 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 March 27, 2006 Page 5 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. March 27, 2006 Page 6 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 March 27, 2006 Page 7 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 March 27, 2006 Page 8 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. March 27, 2006 Page 9 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. March 27, 2006 Page 10 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, 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. ________________________________ 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. NOTIFICATION BY NOON ON FRIDAY, MARCH 24, 2006, WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THIS MEETING.