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Minutes 2006-03-27 III MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD March 27, 2006 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Sondhi in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Lydia Sondhi Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Phil Luebben Council/Agency Board Member Mike McGill Council/Agency Board Member Todd Seymore Members absent: Council/Agency Board Member Frank McCoy Others present: City Manager David Norman City Attorney William Wynder Assistant City Manager David Belmer Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey Chief of Police Rick Hicks Public Works Director Doug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler Police Captain Mark Yokoyama Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Administrative Services Manager June Liu Redevelopment Project Manager Steve Clarke City Clerk Jill Ingram ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. WORKSHOP SESSION: The Assistant City Manager stated that the Lemon and Lime neighborhood is a distinct neighborhood in the City of Cypress, and staff views this as a proactive approach to address potential issues and concerns in this area. The Redevelopment Project Manager stated that the neighborhood is located next to Cypress College near Orange Avenue and Valley View Street that consists of 27 residential lots with each having a fourplex. They are separately owned with approximately 24 owners for the 27 lots. He stated that the property is zoned for high density residential uses and is also in a combining zone, which means any new buildings would require a Conditional Use Permit. He stated that the location is within a benefit area with the household income for 72% of the neighborhood population at or below 80% of the COUlnty median. This area is CDBG fund eligible. He stated that neighborhood issues include: lack of adequate parking, illegal dumping of trash in the alleys, deferred building maintenance, lack of recreational amenities, and police issues. The Redevelopment Project Manager stated that staff met with Jamboree Housing Corporation, affordable housing consultant and developer, to discuss possible opportunities. Jamboree Housing Corporation presented a proposal for a neighborhood plan for this area. The plan scope includes City departments examining neighborhood issues and opportunities, surveying property owners and residents regarding their concerns, and preparing an assessment of needs and scope of plan based upon the 112 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 data collected. He stated that the plan preparation would be based upon input received from the property owners and residents during the initial survey process. The Redevelopment Project Manager discussed the plan implementation strategy, which includes exploring the feasibility and need for a homeowner's association, cohesive property management, recreational amenities, community policing, and use of CDBG funds for improvements. He introduced Laura Archuleta, President, and Johanna Gullick, Housing Development Director, for Jamboree Housing Corporation. He stated that staff would like to receive Council authorization to move forward with the neighborhood improvement plan and enter into a Consultant Services Agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation. Ms. Archuleta provided a brief overview of Jamboree Housing Corporation. She stated that this neighborhood has issues of deterioration, bli!Jht, overcrowding, minor crime issues, and affordability. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked about the cost and date of the feasibility study, and history of Jamboree Housing Corporation. Ms. Archuleta stated that Jamboree was incorporated approximately 16 years ago. She stated that staff has been added to accommodate the large number of units they have throughout the state. She stated that the cost is a fee for service, with the cost not to exceed $22,000.00. Council Member Seymore asked for clarification on the approach Jamboree Housing Corporation will use with the property owners and control of overcrowding in the area. Ms. Archuleta stated that when Jamboree owns the units, it is easier to control overcrowding. The big challenge in this neighborhood is getting the multiple owners to see the benefit of working collectively on this issue. Council Member McGill stated that he liked the proposal and ideas but asked that the City acquisition of any of the units to rehabilitate and renovate be a last option. The Assistant City Manager stated that if that were to occur, it would only be a City sponsored non-profit affordable housing development. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben expressed his concerns about the fee for service arrangement. The City Manager stated that the City does not have the staff to do these types of feasibility studies and to hire staff would cost more than the proposal. Mayor Sondhi stated that she has confidence in Jamboree based upon her experience with them through the County Housing Commission. It was the consensus of the City Council that staff move forward with the neighborhood improvement plan and enter into a Consultant Services Agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b), Number of cases: One. At 6:15 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting. 7:00 P.M. SESSION: The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Sondhi. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 113 MARCH 27, 2006 Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Lydia Sondhi Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Phil Luebben Council/Agency Board Member Mike McGill Council/Agency Board Member Todd Seymore Members absent: Council/Agency Board Member Frank McCoy Others present: City Manager David Norman City Attorney William Wynder Assistant City Manager David Belmer Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey Chief of Police Rick Hicks Public Works Director Doug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler Police Captain Mark Yokoyama Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Assistant Community Development Director Ted Commerdinger Administrative Services Manager June Liu Associate Planner Kori Nevarez City Clerk Jill Ingram PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Luebben. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation to Joanne Atlakson of the 2006 Donate Life Run/Walk Committee, proclaiming the month of April, 2006, as "National Donate Life Month" in the City of Cypress. The Mayor presented a 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/CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Manager stated that the City Council discussed a proposal to prepare a comprehensive neighborhood plan for the Lemon and Lime neighborhood. He stated that representatives from Jamboree Housing, with whom staff will be contracting to perform a feasibility study, were present at the meeting. The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b), Number of cases: One. The City Attorney stated that a litigation avoidance strategy was presented to and unanimously approved by the City Council. No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.) Mayor Sondhi asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting Agenda to come forward. 3 114 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 Rob Johnson, Recreation & Community Services Commissioner, presented the City Council with the 2005 Recreation and Community Services Award of Excellence that the Cypress Recreation and Community Services Department received for Youth Development at the 58th Annual California Park and Recreation Society Awards and Installation Banquet. Samii Taylor Yakovetic, Cypress, spoke regarding Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park. Henri Louis C. Codjia, spoke regarding the proposed Beverages & More liquor store location on Katella Avenue. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL). Item NO.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. The Associate Planner provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. The applicant's architect, Frank Fenninger, stated that it was a pleasure working with staff. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Luebben and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only 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. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy RESOLUTION NO. 5925 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. Item NO.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"). The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 115 MARCH 27, 2006 The public hearing was opened. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, 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"). The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy ORDINANCE NO" 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. Item NO.3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2006-01, ADDING 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). The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. Council Member McGill asked about onsite security. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the concern is an increased demand for police services and that real security needs to be in place so any issues could be controlled onsite. Council Member Seymore asked about regulations from the O.C. Fire Authority. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that there are provisions in the Ordinance as well as Building Code issues regarding occupancies, exiting, light, signage, etc. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben commented on regulation issues of these types of establishments and stated that the City needs this type of regulation. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Luebben and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, adding a new 5 116 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 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. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy ORDINANCE NO. 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 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. Item NO.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). The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. Mayor Sondhi asked for clarification on the code provisions for vehicle signage. Council Member McGill asked for clarification on political signage. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked about the level of activity in the City regarding this type of signage. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that there have not been any citations because the City does not have an Ordinance to address the issue. Within the last 18-24 months, more of these sign methods have been seen, especially near Cypress College. Mayor Sondhi asked about the right-of-way and line-of-sight issues, and any documented evidence. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the issues include the distraction of the activity on motorists, blockage of public right-of-way, and line-of-sight into the property. He stated that the Ordinance is proactive and based upon how other communities have addressed the issue. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. Arline Burgmeier, Cypress, asked if the Ordinance would apply to garage sale and car wash signage, The public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben stated that the cities who have these restrictions are mainly in the south county areas where there is a lot of new home construction. He is not sure 6 117 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 there is a major problem in Cypress where this type of activity needs to be regulated and putting regulation in where it is possibly not needed is not business-friendly. Council Member McGill asked about limitations on signage for fundraising car washes and if the issue could be mitigated for non-profit organizations being adversely affected. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the Ordinance refers to on or offsite signs in or out of the public right-of-way manipulated by animals or human beings used to attract attention. The City Manager stated that currently the code does not allow this kind of activity in the right-of-way. In order to regulate human signage, stronger wording is necessary in the code. He stated that the Ordinance can be changed to address commercial versus non-commercial. Mayor Sondhi asked for clarification regarding signage in the public right-of-way and enforcement. She stated that she does not want to regulate something that might be a problem at some point. Council Member McGill stated that he would like to wait on this item for a while in order to look at issues such as non-profit and line-of-sight. Council Member Seymore stated that he feels this is a public safety issue but he is concerned about the Ordinance's impact on non-profit organizations. Mayor Sondhi stated that the Ordinance should apply to all groups without exception. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben stated that he concurs with the Mayor and that he does not feel this is a problem in Cypress. The City Manager asked for clarification regarding enforcement of the current Ordinance with signage in the right-of-way. The City Attorney stated that if there is going to be regulation of this issue, an Ordinance is necessary. He stated that live advertisers will argue that their signs are not attached or otherwise affixed in the public right-of-way. There was no action taken by the City Council in support of this item. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by the City Council to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving the recommendations listed on the Agenda. It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Luebben, to approve Consent Calendar Items No.5 through 16. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy Item NO.5: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 13. 2006. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of March 13, 2006, as submitted, with Council Member McGill abstaining due to his absence from the meeting. 7 118 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 Item NO.6: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item NO.7: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL, 2006. AS "NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of April, 2006, as "National Donate Life Month" in the City of Cypress. Item NO.8: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 9-15. 2006, AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: 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. Item NO.9: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR RESTORING FULL FUNDING OF PROPOSITION 42 RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. Recommendation: That the City Council consider the adoption of a Resolution by title only, expressing support for restoring full funding of Proposition 42, relating to transportation funding. RESOLUTION NO. 5926 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, IN SUPPORT OF MEASURE TO SECURE LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING. Item No. 10: AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PURCHASE MOBILE DATA COMPUTER SYSTEMS. Recommendation: 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 Data Computers (MDC) and associated peripherals. Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION AND THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST. Recommendation: 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, establishing the class specification for the regular full-time position of Management Analyst, amending the City's classification plan. RESOLUTION NO. 592'7 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. Item No. 12: AMENDMENT TO THE CITY'S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE. Recommendation: 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, establishing compensation for the classification of Police Officer Trainee in the City's Classification Plan. 8 119 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 RESOLUTION NO. 5928 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. Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE RADIO. Recommendation: 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). Item No. 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. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Pavement Rehabilitation of Katella Avenue from Valley View to Walker Street and Moody Street from Lincoln Avenue to Ball Road. Item No. 15: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. 2006. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of February, 2006. Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO. 74622 THROUGH 74821 . Recommendation: 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: Item No. 17: APPROVAL OF URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE (UASI) AGREEMENT FOR TRANSFER OR PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES. OR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAINING COSTS. The Police Captain provided background information on this item. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Luebben and seconded by Council Member Seymore, 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 9 120 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 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)." The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy 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. No items. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. Arline Burgmeier, Cypress, spoke regarding "Sunshine Week" commendation by the League of Women Voters. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Sondhi requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member Seymore: Attended an O.C. Transportation Authority Measure M Super Committee meeting. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board meeting. Council Member Seymore reported on his attendance and involvement at various community events and activities. Mavor Pro Tem Luebben: Chaired a meeting of the O.C. Sanitation District Construction in Progress Oversight Ad Hoc Committee. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Board meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben reported on his attendance and involvement at various community events and activities. Discussed the O.C. League of California Cities Legislative Breakfast program and breakfast being hosted by the City of La Palma on May 12, 2006. Council Member McGill: Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board meeting. Council Member McGill reported on his attendance and involvement at various community events and activities. Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Art Nevarez was introduced. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: The Assistant City Engineer provided an update on the City Hall construction project. The City Manager stated that he attended the Commerica Bank opening. The City Manager stated that he attended the Boys & Girls Club Chamber Mixer. 10 121 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 He stated that a special exhibit is currently being shown at the Community Center entitled "Reflections of Cypress." The City Manager stated that he also attended the California Park and Recreation Society Annual Banquet. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m. to Monday, April 10, 2006, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. MAYO ATTEST: ~ERK ~F THE 11