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Minutes 2006-05-08 145 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD May 8, 2006 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Sondhi in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Lydia Sondhi Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Phil Luebben Council/Agency Board Member Frank McCoy Council/Agency Board Member Mike McGill Council/Agency Board Member Todd Seymore Others present: City Manager David Norman City Attorney William Wynder Assistant City Manager David Belmer Director of Finance & Administrative Services Richard Storey City Clerk Jill Ingram The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency Negotiators: David Norman, David Belmer, Employee Groups: Cypress Police Management Association, Cypress Police Officers Association. At 5:32 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 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Sondhi. Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Lydia Sondhi Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Phil Luebben Council/Agency Board Member Frank McCoy Council/Agency Board Member Mike McGill Council/Agency Board Member Todd Seymore 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 Engineer/Traffic Keith Carter Assistant Planner Judy Aquino City Clerk Jill Ingram PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Seymore. 146 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2006 INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: None. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION: 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 Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6, Agency Negotiators: David Norman, David Belmer, Employee Groups: Cypress Police Management Association, Cypress Police Officers Association. The City Attorney stated that a detailed review of the status of the negotiation process was provided and staff will proceed forward with additional analysis. He stated that staff will report back to the City Council regarding these collective bargaining negotiations in two weeks. 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. Andre Andrews, Long Beach, spoke regarding filing a Cypress Police Department complaint. Flo Buchanan, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. Karen Stiles, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. Pat O'Toole, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. Ernie Garcia, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. Troy Hansen, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. Don Seward, Cypress, discussed concerns with Agenda Item No. 14. Chris Hertz. Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. Leon Powell, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 14. Stan Jones, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. Sylvia Martinez, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 14. Brent Fuller, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 14. Don Olszewski, Cypress, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 14. Peter Cabral, Cypress, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 14. 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 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 (01) 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 (01) 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. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 147 MAY 8, 2006 Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked for clarification regarding the properties that qualify for minimum lot size and if one of the petition signers owned one of the properties. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. The following spoke in favor of the amendment: Alex Go, Cypress Nancy Kyllingstad, Cypress Ronald Nielsen, Cypress Mayor Sondhi asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. Wendel Zeller, Cypress, spoke in opposition of the item. Connie Jones, Cypress, discussed concerns related to lower density zoning. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Sondhi asked for clarification regarding zoning history of the project site. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that in the 1960's, the site was zoned R-4, which allowed up to 20 units per acre. In 1978, Council approved a zone change from RM-20 to RS-6,000 with the Density Incentive Overlay, which allowed 11 units per acre. He stated that when zoning changes, the standards change. Council Member McCoy asked for further clarification on lot sizes and number of units allowed. Council Member McGill discussed the previous project approved at 5582 Karen Avenue and entitlement issues. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked for clarification on the Council's ability to regulate land use intensity. The City Attorney stated that the City's power includes the ability to regulate land use intensities, which is commonly referred to as zoning. He stated that zoning is not changed based upon petitions but the rationale used on the project application on Karen Avenue supports the exercise of powers to eliminate the Density Incentive Overlay. This action does not require the consent of any of the property owners. Council Member Seymore discussed density issues and multiple family dwelling units. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben stated that unless property owners come before a governing body and ask for a change in their area, City staffs and City Councils generally do not just make arbitrary zoning changes. He stated his concern about the other property owner that qualifies under the current zoning and did not sign the petition, and taking away their property rights. The City Attorney stated that given the fact the City gave actual notice of this petition and public hearing to that property owner, the property owner's non-signing of the petition and non-appearance here is going to be deemed in law as a non-objection. It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member McGill, that the City Council: 1) 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"); and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, 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 3 148 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8,2006 Street to a point approximately 636 feet east of Walker Street from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORDINANCE NO. 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 (01) 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 PARCELS CURRENTLY ADDRESSED AS 9502,9512, AND 9352 WALKER STREET. RESOLUTION NO. 5939 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. Item NO.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. The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. Mayor Sondhi asked about the proposed parking standards and their relation to existing attached and/or detached condominium standards elsewhere in the city. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the proposed standards mirror the existing standards especially in the two and three bedroom areas. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked for clarification on the proposed parking standards and guest parking. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the need is there and there have been parking issues with commercial activity near this area. 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. Council Member McGill asked staff to review the 5-bedroom unit model in relation to parking requirements and any flexibility. 4 149 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2006 The Assistant Community Development Director stated there was an issue and concern with a previous project to have parking more contained since there was not parking available on the street. He stated that the two open space requirement is geared more toward the detached condominiums and larger townhouse uses. Mayor Sondhi asked for clarification regarding open parking space use. The Assistant Community Development Director stated that the City's initial concern is that guest parking be available with allotment and monitoring handled by the homeowner's association. Council Member Seymore asked for clarification regarding guest parking use. The Assistant Community Development Director suggested the wording "a total of five spaces, either two or three in a garage and two or three open totaling five spaces" to address the parking flexibility issue. It was moved by Council Member McGill and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Luebben, that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, amending Table 2-20 of Section 2.09 of the Cypress Zoning Code regarding increased parking standards within the DI-Density Incentive Overlay Zone, as amended. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING TABLE 2-20 OF SECTION 2.09 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING CODE REGARDING INCREASED PARKING STANDARDS WITHIN THE DI-DENSITY INCENTIVE OVERLAY ZONE. Item NO.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. The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked about similar projects with a similar design as the proposed project. The Assistant Planner stated that the projects immediately to the north and south are similar in design. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, George Doke, stated that his original plan was not accepted by staff and he was told that it needed to be similar to surrounding projects. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked Mr. Doke about the use of decorative stone veneer. Mr. Doke stated that the decorative stone veneer is what is mainly being used currently but he is willing to use whatever the Council would like. 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. 5 150 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2006 The public hearing was closed. Council Member McGill commented regarding parking standards for the project. Council Member McCoy stated that he is not in favor of the project because of the density already in the area. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben commented regarding his concerns about parking for the project. It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member McGill, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-07 - with conditions. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 1 ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 5940 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-07 - WITH CONDITIONS. RESOLUTION NO. 5941 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17067 - WITH CONDITIONS. RESOLUTION NO. 5942 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 2.05.040, TABLE 2-3 TO ALLOW A ZERO (0') SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED FIVE FEET (5'), WITH CONDITIONS. Item NO.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 PROVISIONS FOR A NON CONFORMING USE HEARING BOARD AND ESTABLISHING A ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IT ITS PLACE). The Assistant Community Development Director provided background information on this item. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Luebben and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, for approval of Zoning Code Amendment No. 2006-03. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 151 MAY 8, 2006 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCIL MEMBERS: None COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, 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 NON CONFORMING USES HEARING BOARD AND ESTABLISHING A ZONING ADMINISTRATOR IN ITS PLACE). 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 Council Member McCoy, to approve Consent Calendar Items NO.5 through 13. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None Item NO.5: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 24. 2006. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of April 24, 2006, as submitted, with Council Member McCoy abstaining on the minutes due to his absence from the meeting. 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 APRIL 29.2006. AS "UNITED WE PAINT DAY" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim April 29, 2006, as "United We Paint Day" in the City of Cypress. Item NO.8: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20. 2006. AS "EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May 14-20, 2006, as "Emergency Medical Services Week" in the City of Cypress. Item NO.9: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 14-20, 2006. AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May 14-20,2006, as "National Police Week" in the City of Cypress. 7 152 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2006 Item No. 10: AUTHORIZATION TO RECLASSIFY THE POSITION OF OFFICE ASSISTANT 1/11 TO THE POSITION OF MANAGEMENT ANALYST IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS. Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the reclassification of the existing Office Assistant 1/11 position in the Department of Public Works to a Management Analyst position, effective May 9, 2006. Item No. 11 : APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS NOS. 4 THROUGH 6 AND ACCEPTANCE OF CITY HALL REMODEL. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2003-18. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 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. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO. 75263 THROUGH 75456. 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: The City Attorney stated that Council Member Seymore would not be participating in this matter because of his ownership of property on the alley way that would be impacted by the Council's decision. Council Member Seymore will recuse himself from participating and will leave the dais, and will remain in the Council Chamber during the 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 153 MAY 8, 2006 staff presentation and response to questions from Council. He stated that prior to a motion being made, Council Member Seymore will be asked to leave the Council Chamber. Item No. 14: CONSIDERATION OF TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN VIA LARGO AND PASEO DE ORO. The Associate Engineer/Traffic provided background information on this item. Council Member McGill asked for additional information on the liability issues associated with speed bumps/humps, the location of the proposed gate, and the impact of adjacent street network. The Associate Engineer/Traffic stated that in the past, speed bumps would need to be an approved traffic control device, otherwise a city would assume liability for their installation. He stated that typically, emergency vehicles have concerns with using speed bumps in the public right-of-way because they tend to delay response times and it has been the Council's direction in the past to try other measures instead of installing speed bumps. The City Attorney stated that speed bumps and speed humps are typically thought of as traffic calming measures and their value is in reducing the speed of traffic. They are not widely accepted as traffic diverting measures. The Associate Engineer/Traffic stated that when staff was doing peak hour traffic counts, special notice was taken of which direction the vehicles were entering and exiting the alley to see if there was a pattern. He stated that one direction was not favored over the other. He stated that the study will show the traffic patterns and volumes. He stated that different closure locations was discussed with the residents and they preferred to have it at the mid-point. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben asked about the accident history in the alley and complaint history in alleys in the City. The Associate Engineer/Traffic stated that he researched back to 1992 and did not find any reported accidents in the alley. He stated that the majority of alleys are dead ends or loops and this is one of the few occasions where there is a pass-through consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben stated that he is concerned because it is a public alley that was designed for some traffic to travel through and not envisioned as being solely for the use of residents parking in the garages or carports. Mayor Sondhi requested clarification on the one-year evaluation time period of the effectiveness of gate and impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. The Associate Engineer/Traffic stated that staff would be taking traffic volume counts in numerous locations to compare previous and existing conditions. Mayor Sandhi commented regarding reducing the probability of accidents by installing the gate. Council Member McGill stated that he feels the installation of a speed bump/hump is equally liable and that practicality is better achieved than with a gate. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben stated that he feels speed humps would accomplish everything the residents want by reducing the amount of traffic, increasing safety, and reducing the speed of drivers. Mayor Sondhi asked about the cost of implementing a speed bump/hump alternative. 9 154 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2006 The Associate Engineer/Traffic stated that staff would have to come up with a standard for what the speed application would be as there are different sizes and types of bumps/humps. The Public Works Director stated that cost varies depending on the type used but could be anywhere from $300 to $1,000 per bump. He stated that there could be a potential noise problem in the alley with the installation of speed bumps. Council Member McCoy asked about the feasibility of the City abandoning the alley to the Tanglewood Homeowners Association. The Public Works Director stated that the City could technically vacate the alley and obtain an easement for the sewer lines located there. The City Attorney stated that there is a public hearing process the City must go through with a Notice of Intent to Vacate before an action is taken. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Luebben and seconded by Council Member McGill, that the City Council continue this item to a date uncertain for further consideration. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCILMEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Luebben and Sondhi COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: None COUNCILMEMBERS: Seymore Council Member Seymore did not participate in this item due to his ownership of property in proximity to the project area. 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. It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member McCoy, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 15 and 16. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: McCoy, McGill, Seymore, Luebben and Sondhi AGENCY MEMBERS: None AGENCY MEMBERS: None Consent Calendar: Item No. 15: CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND ROSENOW SPEVACEK GROUP FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT/ECONOMIC CONSULTING SERVICES. Recommendation: 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. 10 155 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2006 Item No. 16: CONSIDERATION OF EXCLUSIVE NEGOTiATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE OLSON COMPANY. Recommendation: 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. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Sondhi requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member McGill: Council Member McGill reported on his attendance and involvement at various community events and activities. He complimented staff for the professional manner in which they conducted the recent Emergency Operations Center drill. Council Member Seymore: Council Member Seymore reported on his attendance and involvement at various community events and activities. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben: Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Board meeting. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Audit Planning meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Luebben reported on his attendance and involvement at various community events and activities. Mayor Sondhi: Attended a Housing and Community Development Commission meeting. Mayor Sondhi reported on her attendance and involvement at various community events and activities. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: The City Manager asked the Chief of Police to discuss the Countywide Emergency Operations Center training drill held on May 4, 2006. The Chief of Police stated that the drill integrated two Council Members, which provided staff with a good training exercise and allowed the Council Members to work with staff on real-time problem solving. This drill was one in a series that will be held over the next several months. He thanked staff for their outstanding participation during the drill. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sondhi adjourned the meeting at 10:18 p.m. to Monday, May 22, 2006, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. 11 156 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 8, 2006 ATTEST: 12