Agenda 2006-07-10
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 10, 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.
Executive Board Room
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
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, 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.
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.
July 10, 2006 Page 2
WORKSHOP AWARD OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
SESSION AGREEMENT FOR THE MODERNIZATION AND
EXPANSION OF THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY
CENTER
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers 241-
091-22, 241-091-23, 241-091-24, 241-091-25,
241-091-26, 241-231-28, 241-231-32, and 241-
231-35; Consisting of Approximately 22 Acres
North of Katella Avenue Between Walker Street
and Lexington Street within the Los Alamitos Race
Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project
Area
Negotiating Party: Acting Executive Director,
Acting Deputy Executive Director
Under Negotiation: Site Status, Price and Terms of
Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency negotiators: Richard Storey
Employee Groups:
Executive Management
Mid-Management
Non-Represented
Cypress Police Officers Association
Cypress Employees Association
Cypress Maintenance Supervisors Association
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
July 10, 2006 Page 3
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
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.
July 10, 2006 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 - 3)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2006-07. CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615-90.
Prepared by: Gonzo Vazquez, Contracts/Environmental Affairs
Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council hold the required public
hearing and adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
ordering 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.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Ordering the Renewal of the Cypress Corporate
Center Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal
Year 2006-07, Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting
Act of 1972, and Confirming the Diagram and Assessment
Thereof.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 2006-05, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS CITY CODE,
APPENDIX I – ZONING, TABLES 2-2 AND 2-4, SUBSECTIONS 3.17.200,
6.31.020(G), AND 6.31.020(S), RELATING TO SECOND DWELLING
UNITS.
Prepared by: Kori Nevarez, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, for approval of
Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2006-05.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending the Cypress Municipal Code, Appendix
I – Zoning, by Amending Table 2-2 and 2-4 of Article 2,
Section 5, Amending Section 3.17.200, and Amending
Sections 6.31.020(G) and 6.31.020(S) Relating to Second
Dwelling Units.
July 10, 2006 Page 5
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
15A OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND CYPRESS ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 6.31 RELATED TO REGULATION OF MASSAGE
ESTABLISHMENTS.
Prepared by: Rick Hicks, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, for approval of an
amendment to Cypress City Code, Section 15A and Cypress Zoning
Code Chapter 6.31 related to regulation of massage establishments.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress, California,
Amending Cypress Municipal Code Chapter 15A and Cypress
Zoning Code Chapter 6.31 Related to Regulation of Massage
Establishments.
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 (4 – 12)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of June 26, 2006.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, Acting City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted, with Council Member
McCoy abstaining due to his absence from the meeting.
5. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
6. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY, 2006, AS “PARKS AND
RECREATION MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, Acting City Clerk
July 10, 2006 Page 6
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the month of July, 2006, as “Parks and Recreation Month”
in the City of Cypress.
7. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ATTORNEY SERVICES.
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the Amended and
Restated Contract Services Agreement for City Attorney Services
between the City and Aleshire & Wynder, LLP.
8. APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT SERVICES.
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the agreement for
professional recruitment services between the City and The Mills Group,
and the appropriation of $36,000 from the General Fund’s Unreserved
Fund Balance to account 4189-11-112-04.
9. ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT/CABLE FOR CCTV
PURPOSES, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2004-29.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic.
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Installation
of Conduit/Cable for CCTV Purposes, Public Works Project No. 2004-
29, as being satisfactorily completed in substantial conformance with the
project specifications in the final amount of $97,287.50; and
2) Approve the final retention payment of $9,728.75 to Republic Electric,
371 Bel Marin Keys Boulevard, #200, Novato, California 94949-5699;
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.
10. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR INSTALLATION
OF LEFT TURN MODIFICATIONS AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-11.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic.
July 10, 2006 Page 7
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the Installation of Left Turn Modifications at Various
Intersections, Public Works Project No. 2006-11.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16870. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8752 WALKER STREET.
Prepared by: David Sanchez, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract
Map No. 16870 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
12. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
76080 THROUGH 76279.
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) (13 – 14)
13. SECOND READING OF AMENDMENT OF PARK FEE ORDINANCE.
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Acting Community
Development Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the second
reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending Sections
25-46 of the Cypress City Code and Establishing Park Development
Fees Within the City of Cypress.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Sections 25-46 of the Cypress City Code
And Establishing Park Development Fees Within the City of
Cypress.
July 10, 2006 Page 8
14. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE
POSITION OF CITY MANAGER AS BEING OUTDATED,
INCONSISTENT WITH THE CITY CHARTER, OR CONTRARY TO
BEST LEGAL PRACTICES.
Prepared by: William Wynder, City Attorney
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the second
reading of the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, repealing certain
provisions of the Municipal Code relating to the position of City Manager
as being outdated, inconsistent with the City Charter, or contrary to best
legal practices.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Repealing Certain Provisions of the Municipal Code
Relating to the Position of City Manager as Being Outdated, Inconsistent
With the City Charter, or Contrary to Best Legal
Practices.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS (15)
15. DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC CONCERNS REGARDING THE ALLEY
BETWEEN VIA LARGO AND PASEO DE ORO.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council review and discuss the
proposed options and provide direction to staff in regard to the alley
between Via Largo and Paseo de Oro.
NEW BUSINESS (16)
16. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2006-04, A REQUEST
BY THE FRIENDS OF CYPRESS CULTURAL ARTS TO DONATE A
PUBLIC ART PIECE (BUTTERFLY).
Prepared by: Ted J. Commerdinger, Acting Community
Development Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
July 10, 2006 Page 9
No. 2006-04.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress, Approving
Design Review Committee Permit No. 2006-04.
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
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
July 10, 2006 Page 10
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, July 24, 2006,
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber.
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
6 day of July, 2006.
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Denise Basham, Acting City Clerk
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