Agenda 2006-05-22
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 22, 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
Cypress Police Officers 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.
May 22, 2006 Page 2
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONSPresent Resolution in Commendation of
Assistant City Manager David Belmer
Presentation of “Drowning Prevention
Participation” Proclamation to Battalion Chief
Bruce Hunt, Orange County Fire Authority
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
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address the Council are recognized. Your name will be called at the time
the matter is heard by the Council.
May 22, 2006 Page 3
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-
06, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A PRECISION MACHINE SHOP WITHIN
AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 11125 KNOTT
STREET WITHIN THE PC-4 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK
ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No.
2006-06 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving
Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-06 – With Conditions.
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 (2 – 15)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of May 8, 2006.
Prepared by: Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
3. 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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4. PROCLAIMING THE CITY OF CYPRESS’ PARTICIPATION IN THE
“DROWNING PREVENTION” CAMPAIGN.
Prepared by: Jill Ingram, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim its participation in the “Drowning Prevention” Campaign from
May 29 – September 4, 2006.
5. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE DAVID BELMER,
ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR.
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, recognizing the contributions of Assistant City
Manager and Community Development Director David Belmer upon his
resignation from the City to take a new position with the City of Lake
Forest.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Recognizing the
Contributions of Assistant City Manager and Community Development
Director David Belmer.
6. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2006-01, A REQUEST
TO INSTALL A STEALTH ROOF-MOUNTED ANTENNA FACILITY
ON AN EXISTING OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 6101 BALL
ROAD IN THE CG-10,000 COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Prepared by: Kori Nevarez, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2006-01 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving
Design Review Committee Permit No. 2006-01 – With Conditions.
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7. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2006-03, A REQUEST
TO AMEND THE EXISTING SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE
COMMERCIAL SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 6812-6964
KATELLA AVENUE IN THE PC-4 PLANNED COMMUNITY
BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2006-03 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving
Design Review Committee Permit No. 2006-03 – With Conditions.
8. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE
MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR THE USED OIL RECYCLING BLOCK
GRANT.
Prepared by: Gonzo Vazquez, Contracts/Environmental Affairs
Manager.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, authorizing submittal of an application to the
California Integrated Waste Management Board for the Used Oil
Recycling Block Grant for fiscal year 2006-2007, and 2) Authorize the
City of Cypress to serve as administering agency of the grant on behalf
of the cities of La Palma, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Authorizing
Submittal of Application to the California Integrated Waste Management
Board for Used Oil Recycling Block Grant.
9. ADOPTION OF FRAUD IN THE WORKPLACE ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the attached
Administrative Policy regarding Fraud in the Workplace.
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10. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTES BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize City staff to
execute the attached Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note
(Exhibit “B”) in the amount of $2,000,000 with the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency, with the repayment by the Agency being made
from future tax increments or other available project area revenue
sources.
11. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CYPRESS FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, establishing the City’s Fiscal Year 2006-
07 appropriation limit.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Establishing
the City’s Appropriations Limit for the 2006-07 Fiscal Year.
12. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL,
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 April, 2006.
13. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
75457 THROUGH 75694.
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.
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Recreation & Park District Matters:
14. APPROVAL OF SENIOR CITIZENS NUTRITION AMENDMENT NO. 10
TO AGREEMENT NO. C-8-0189 WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR ONE-YEAR, JULY 1, 2006
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007.
Prepared by: Laura Detweiler, Director of Recreation &
Community Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, approve Amendment No. 10 to Agreement No. C-8-0189 with
the Orange County Transportation Authority extending the term of the
Agreement for one year, July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007, with no changes
to the cost per passenger trip or the terms and conditions of the
Agreement.
15. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT’S FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 APPROPRIATION
LIMIT.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, establishing the
District’s Fiscal Year 2006-07 appropriation limit.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Ex-Officio
Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, A Subsidiary District of the City of Cypress, Establishing the
Cypress Recreation and Park District’s Appropriations Limit for the 2006-
07 Fiscal Year.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
May 22, 2006 Page 8
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING) (16 - 18)
16. SECOND READING OF 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 Commerdinger, Assistant Community
Development Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the second
reading of 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.
17. SECOND READING OF ZONE CHANGE NO. 2006-01, A REQUEST
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 Commerdinger, Assistant Community
Development Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the second
reading of 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, 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 Karen Avenue and
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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.
18. SECOND READING OF 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 Commerdinger, Assistant Community
Development Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the second
reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, adopting 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).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
No items.
May 22, 2006 Page 10
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS (19)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
19. DONATION OF A PUBLIC ART PIECE (BUTTERFLY) FROM THE
FRIENDS OF CYPRESS CULTURAL ARTS, INC.
Prepared by: Laura Detweiler, Director of Recreation &
Community Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, review the proposal from Friends of Cypress Cultural Arts,
Inc. (FOCCA) for the donation of a public art piece in the form of a
butterfly. It is requested that the City Council provide direction on the
following items: 1) Determine if the City of Cypress is interested in
accepting the FOCCA donation; and 2) Provide direction as to
preference of placement; and 3) Provide direction as to the preferred
type of art to be placed in the Civic Center.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (20)
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 (20)
20. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTE BETWEEN THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services/Agency Treasurer.
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
Board authorize Agency staff to execute the attached Repayment
Agreement and Promissory Note (Exhibit “B”) in the amount of
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$2,000,000 with the City of Cypress, with the repayment to the City
being made from future tax increments or other available project area
revenue sources.
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 Special Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, May 31,
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
18 day of May, 2006.
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Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
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