Agenda 2006-05-08
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 8, 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.
Council Chambers
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
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiators: David Norman, David Belmer
Employee Groups:
Cypress Police Management Association
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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Cypress Police Officers Association
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
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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
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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 - 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 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
2006-01 AND ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-01, A REQUEST BY PROPERTY
OWNER/PETITIONERS ALONG KAREN AVENUE WITHIN THE DENSITY
INCENTIVE (DI) ZONING DESIGNATION, TO CHANGE THE GENERAL
PLAN DESIGNATION FROM MEDIUM DENSITY TO LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL AND TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FROM RS-
6,000 (DI) TO RS-6,000 ON PROPERTIES LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF
KAREN AVENUE FROM ITS WESTERN TERMINUS AT WALKER STREET
TO A POINT APPROXIMATELY 636 FEET EAST OF WALKER STREET
ON THE NORTH SIDE OF KAREN AVENUE AND APPROXIMATELY 672
FEET EAST OF WALKER STREET ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF KAREN
AVENUE, AS WELL AS THE THREE (3) PARCELS CURRENTLY
ADDRESSED AS 9502, 9512, AND 9352 WALKER STREET.
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Assistant Community Development
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) 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”); and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2006-01, changing the
General Plan classification of properties on the north side of Karen
Avenue from its western terminus at Walker Street to a point
approximately 636 feet east of Walker Street from Medium Density
Residential to Low Density Residential.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting Zone Change No. 2006-01, Changing the Zoning
Designation from RS-6,000 (DI) to RS-6,000 on Properties
Located on Both Sides of Karen Avenue from its Western
Terminus at Walker Street to a Point Approximately 636 Feet
East of Walker Street on the North Side of Walker Street and
Approximately 672 Feet East of Walker Street on the South
Side of Karen Avenue As Well As the Three Parcels Currently
Addressed as 9502, 9512, and 9352 Walker Street.
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2006-01, Changing the
General Plan Classification of Properties on the North Side of Karen
Avenue from its Western Terminus at Walker Street to a Point
Approximately 636 Feet East of Walker Street from Medium Density
Residential to Low Density Residential.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2006-
04, AMENDING TABLE 2-20 OF SECTION 2.09 AND SECTION
2.09.040.A.2 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING CODE REGARDING
INCREASED PARKING STANDARDS AND TEXT CHANGES WITHIN THE
DI-DENSITY INCENTIVE OVERLAY ZONE.
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 Table
2-20 of Section 2.09 of the Cypress Zoning Code regarding
increased parking standards within the DI-Density Incentive Overlay
Zone.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Table 2-20 of Section 2.09 of the
Cypress Zoning Code Regarding Increased Parking
Standards Within the DI-Density Incentive Overlay Zone.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2006-07, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17067, AND VARIANCE NO.
2006-03, A REQUEST TO CREATE A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION AND
CONSTRUCT FIVE (5) CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 9542 WALKER STREET WITHIN THE RM-20
RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
Prepared by: Judy Aquino, Assistant Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2006-07 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-07 –
With Conditions.
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4. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2006-03, AMENDING SECTIONS 5.25.180 THROUGH 5.25.250 OF
SECTION 25, ARTICLE 5 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING CODE
(DELETING THE PROVISIONS FOR A NON CONFORMING USE HEARING
BOARD AND ESTABLISHING A ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
IN ITS PLACE).
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, for approval of
Zoning Code Amendment No. 2006-03.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Sections 5.25.180 Through 5.25.250 of Section
25, Article 5 of the Cypress Zoning Ordinance (Appendix “A” of the
Cypress City Code), (Deleting the Provisions for a Nonconforming
Uses Hearing Board and Establishing a Zoning Administrator In Its
Place).
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 - 14)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of April 24, 2006.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Council Member
McCoy abstaining on the minutes due to his absence from the
meeting.
6. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
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7. PROCLAIMING APRIL 29, 2006, AS “UNITED WE PAINT DAY” IN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Jill Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council proclaim April 29, 2006, as
“United We Paint Day” in the City of Cypress.
8. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20, 2006, AS
“EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK” IN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Jill Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council proclaim the week of May
14-20, 2006, as “Emergency Medical Services Week” in the City
of Cypress.
9. PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 14 - 20, 2006, AS “NATIONAL
POLICE WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Jill Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council proclaim the week of May
14-20, 2006, as “National Police Week” in the City of Cypress.
10. AUTHORIZATION TO RECLASSIFY THE POSITION OF OFFICE
ASSISTANT I/II TO THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST
IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS.
Prepared by: Gonzo Vazquez, Contracts/Environmental Affairs Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the
reclassification of the existing Office Assistant I/II position in the
Department of Public Works to a Management Analyst position, effective
May 9, 2006.
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11. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS NOS. 4 THROUGH 6
AND ACCEPTANCE OF CITY HALL REMODEL, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2003-18.
Prepared by: Kamran Dadbeh, Assistant City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve Contract
Change Orders Nos. 4 through 6 for City Hall Remodel, Public Works
Project No. 2003-18, to Thomco Construction, Inc., Anaheim, CA, in
the amount of $66,902.11; and 2) Accept the City Hall Remodel
Project, Public Works Project No. 2003-18, as being satisfactorily
completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the
amount of $871,387.63; and 3) Approve the final retention payment
of $87,138.76 to Thomco Construction, Inc., Anaheim, CA, thirty-five
days after the Notice of Completion is filed, if no claims or objections
have been filed; and 4) 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.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENT OF WEST SIDE OF MOODY
STREET, BETWEEN CAMP STREET AND BISHOP STREET,
SOUTH OF LINCOLN AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
2003-48.
Prepared by: Kamran Dadbeh, Assistant City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the
Improvement of West Side of Moody Street, between Camp Street
and Bishop Street, South of Lincoln Avenue, Public Works Project
No. 2003-48, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with
the project specifications, in the in the amount of $85,442; and
2) Approve the final retention payment of $8,544.20 to Nobest Inc.,
P.O. Box 2229, Corona, CA 92878, 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.
13. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
75263 THROUGH 75456.
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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.
NEW BUSINESS (14)
14. CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE ALLEY
BETWEEN VIA LARGO AND PASEO DE ORO.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution
by title only, title as follows, allowing the temporary closure of the
alley between Via Largo and Paseo de Oro for a twelve month period
at the mid-section of the alley; and 2) Approve an appropriation, in
the amount of $2,100, from the unreserved balance of the General
Fund to Account No. 4157-11-214-08 (Traffic Safety) for the
installation of a twenty-five foot double gate, with Orange County Fire
Authority (OCFA) approved padlock.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing the Temporary Closure of the Alley At Its
Mid-Section Between Via Largo and Paseo de Oro.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
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No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (15 – 16)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one
motion unless a member of the Redevelopment Agency requests separate
action on a specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (15 - 16)
15. CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP
FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ECONOMIC CONSULTING
SERVICES.
Prepared by: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
approve the Contract Services Agreement with the Rosenow
Spevacek Group for Economic Consulting and General
Redevelopment Consultant Services, and authorize the Executive
Director to execute the agreement on behalf of the Agency Board.
16. CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE
OLSON COMPANY.
Prepared by: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
(Agency) approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the
Agency and The Olson Company (Olson) for the one (1) acre
Agency-owned site located at 6122 Lincoln Avenue and authorize
the Agency Chair to execute the Agreement.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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, May 22, 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
4 day of May, 2006.
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Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
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