Agenda 2006-06-12
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 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.
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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CLOSED CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiators: Richard Storey
Employee Groups:
Cypress Police Management Association
Cypress Police Officers Association
Cypress Employees Association
Cypress Maintenance Supervisors Association
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Clerk
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONSPresentation by Sandra Montez, Cypress
Representative, Orange County Vector Control
District, Regarding Annual Update
Presentation of Certificate of Special
Recognition to Amanda Wong, Cypress High
School, on Receiving a Disneyland Resort
Scholarship
Presentation of Certificate of Special
Recognition to Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
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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
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)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2002-13, A REQUEST TO EXPAND AN EXISTING
MONOPINE DESIGN ANTENNA FACILITY LOCATED AT 4129-1/2 BALL
ROAD WITHIN 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 an amendment to Conditional
Use Permit No. 2002-13 – with conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving an
Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-13 – With
Conditions.
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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 – 12)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of May 22, 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.
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF BASKETBALL
COURT AT PINEWOOD PARK, CONSTRUCTION OF PICNIC
SHELTER SLAB AT PEPPERTREE PARK, AND CONSTRUCTION OF
ACCESS RAMPS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NOS. 2005-07, 2003-35, AND 2004-23.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for
Public Works Project Nos. 2005-07, 2003-35, and 2004-23,
Replacement of Basketball Court at Pinewood Park, Construction of
Picnic Shelter Slab at Peppertree Park, and Construction of Access
Ramps at Various Locations, in the amount of $97,331, to the lowest
responsible bidder, JMA Construction, Simi Valley, CA; and
2) Authorize a contingency of $14,600 (15% of Bid Amount) and direct
the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue any necessary
change orders to complete additional work within budgetary authority.
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5. APPROVAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT AND RENEWAL
OF CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR THE LANDSCAPED BERM ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF THE STANTON CHANNEL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
8615-90.
Prepared by: Gonzo Vazquez, Contracts/Environmental Affairs
Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by
title only, titles as follows, approving the City Engineer’s Report and
establishing a public hearing for July 10, 2006, declaring the City
Council’s intention to order the renewal of Cypress Corporate Center
Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for the maintenance of the
landscaping and irrigation system on the berm on the north side of the
Stanton Channel.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the City Engineer’s Report Dated June 12,
2006, In Connection with the Renewal of Cypress
Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Declaring Its Intention to Order the Renewal
of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape Maintenance
District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2006-07, Pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and Fixing a Time
And Place for Hearing Objections Thereto.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF CYPRESS ACRES SIDEWALKS ON MERTEN
AVENUE, BELMONT STREET, AND LA SALLE STREET, PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2005-14.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the project for
Cypress Acres Sidewalks on Merten Avenue, Belmont Street, and La
Salle Street, Public Works Project No. 2005-14, as being satisfactorily
completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final
amount of $176,287.50; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of
$17,628.75 to Damon Construction, 8851 Watson Street, Cypress, CA
90630, 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
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objections have been filed, upon concurrence of the Director of Public
Works.
7. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A WROUGHT IRON FENCE AND GATE AND
MASONRY PILASTERS ALONG THE SOUTH AND WEST SIDES OF
DARRELL ESSEX PARK, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2004-17.
Prepared by: Kamran Dadbeh, Assistant City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for Installation of a Wrought Iron Fence and Gate and
Masonry Pilasters along the South and West sides of Darrell Essex
Park, Public Works Project No. 2004-17.
8. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT/CABLE FOR CCTV PURPOSES,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-08.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and
specifications for the Installation of Conduit/Cable for CCTV Purposes,
Public Works Project No. 2006-08; and 2) Approve an increase to the
estimated revenues in the Measure M Fund (Fund 39) in Other Grants,
Account No. 3525-39 for $246,840; and 3) Approve the appropriation of
$363,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the Measure M Fund
(Fund 39) to Account No. 4186-39-889-22.
9. AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007.
Prepared by: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution by title
only, title as follows, approving the City’s participation in the Urban
Counties Program for the expenditure of Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds, and authorize the Mayor, City Manager,
Community Development Director, and/or their designees to execute the
three (3) associated contracts, and all other documents and instruments
required by the County of Orange and/or the Federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for participation in the Urban
Counties Program, on behalf of the City Council.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Authorizing the Execution of Three (3) Contracts for the
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Award of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Funds Through the County of Orange for the Program
Year Spanning July 1, 2006 Through June 30, 2007.
10. ADOPTION OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
adopting the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors
of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, Adopting the
Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
11. DESIGNATION OF CITY STAFF TO TAKE ETHICS TRAINING.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council designate that all City
Staff required to complete Form 700 of the Fair Political Practices
Commission (Statement of Economic Interests) be required to
complete ethics training requirements as outlined in Assembly Bill
(AB) 1234, entitled Local Agencies – Compensation and Ethics.
12. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
75695 THROUGH 75910.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant
register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2005-06.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)
No items.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
No items.
NEW BUSINESS (13 – 16)
13. APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2006-02,
A REQUEST BY THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT
TO MODERNIZE AND EXPAND THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY
CENTER LOCATED AT 5700 ORANGE AVENUE IN THE PS PUBLIC
AND SEMI-PUBLIC ZONE.
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Acting Community
Development Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2006-02 – with one condition; and 2) Certify the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (DeMinimus) and Mitigation Monitoring Program.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2006-02 –
With A Condition.
14. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE
IV, SECTIONS 2-40 THROUGH 2-120 RELATED TO “BOARDS,
COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.”
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending
Chapter 2, Article IV, Sections 2-40 through 2-120 of the Cypress
Municipal Code related to “Boards, Commissions and Committees.”
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and the Ex-Officio Governing Body of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, Amending Chapter 2,
Article IV, Sections 2-40 Through 2-120, Related to
“Boards, Commissions and Committees.”
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15. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE THIRD REVISION
TO THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES POLICY
MANUAL.
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt a Resolution by
title only, title as follows, adopting the third revision to the Boards,
Commissions and Committees Policy Manual.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Adopting the Third Revision to the Boards,
Commissions and Committees Policy Manual.
16. APPROVAL OF WEST COUNTY S.W.A.T. PROTOCOL.
Prepared by: Mike Idom, Police Captain
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the West
County S.W.A.T. Protocol, including the liability provisions therein,
and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the same.
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.
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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, June 26,
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
8 day of June, 2006.
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Jill R. Ingram, City Clerk
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