Agenda 2006-08-28
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 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.
August 28, 2006 Page 2
WORKSHOP WORKSHOP ON AWARD OF PERFORMANCE
SESSION CONTRACTING AGREEMENT TO SIEMENS
BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR HVAC,
LIGHTING, AND ENERGY SERVICES
***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
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Clerk
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CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Number
244-481-01, Located at 5762 Lincoln Avenue;
APN Number 244-472-09, Located at 5732
Lincoln Avenue; APN Number 244-472-08,
Located at 5702 Lincoln Avenue; APN Number
244-472-07, Located at 5692 Lincoln Avenue;
APN Number 244-472-06, Located at 5682
Lincoln Avenue; and APN Number 244-472-05,
Located at 5662 Lincoln Avenue
Negotiating Party: Acting Executive Director,
Acting Deputy Executive Director, and Agency
Counsel
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION Ron Ruiz, Associate Pastor
Calvary Chapel Pacific Coast
PRESENTATIONS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
August 28, 2006 Page 4
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 ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2004-04, AMENDING APPENDIX “I” OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE
(ZONING ORDINANCE), AMENDING TABLES 2-2, 2-6, 2-11 AND 2-15 AND
ADDING A DEFINITION TO SECTION 6.31.020 REGARDING MEDICAL
MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES.
Prepared by: Ted Commerdinger, Acting Community Development
Director
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, approving Zoning
Code Amendment No. 2004-04.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Modifying Tables 2-2, 2-6, 2-11 and 2-15 and Adding a
Definition to Section 6.31.020 of Appendix I of the Cypress
Municipal Code Regarding Medical Marijuana Dispensaries.
August 28, 2006 Page 5
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 -11)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of August 14, 2006
Prepared by: Denise Basham, Acting 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. AMENDMENT TO THE CITY’S POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN
REVISING THE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION FOR THE
POSITION OF POLICE CLERK I/II.
Prepared by: Regina Choi, Human Resources Analyst
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 class specification for the regular full-time position of
Police Clerk I/II, amending the City’s classification plan.
5. ADOPTION OF THE RESOLUTION AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE
CYPRESS POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONTRACT
PERIOD JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, for ratification of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Cypress and the Cypress Police
Officers’ Association.
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A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the Memorandum of Understanding Between
the City of Cypress and the Cypress Police Officers’ Association
Concerning Wages, Salaries, Fringe Benefits and Conditions
of Employment.
6. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2006-05, A REQUEST
TO INSTALL A STEALTH ANTENNA FACILITY ON AN EXISTING
HOTEL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5865 KATELLA AVENUE IN THE
PC-3 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK 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. 2006-05, subject to the conditions attached hereto in Exhibit “A” of
the Resolution.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2006-05 -
With Conditions.
7. APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT AGREEMENT
FOR CONSTRUCTION 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 approve the First
Amendment to Contract Agreement for Construction of Cypress Acres
Sidewalks on Merten Avenue, Belmont Street, and La Salle Street,
Public Works Project No. 2005-14, to Damon Construction.
8. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY,
2006.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of July, 2006.
9. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2005-06 FOR WARRANTS NO.
77010, 77016 THROUGH 77064, AND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07
FOR WARRANTS NO. 77004 THROUGH 77009, 77011 THROUGH
77015, AND 77065 THROUGH 77197.
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Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant register
and wire transfers for Fiscal Years 2005-06 and 2006-07.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
10. DIRECT GRIFFIN STRUCTURES INC. AND SWINERTON
BUILDERS TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST
RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS FOR EXPANSION OF THE CYPRESS
COMMUNITY CENTER PARKING LOT – PROJECT NO. 2005-35.
Prepared by: Laura Detweiler, Director of Recreation and
Community Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, direct Griffin Structures Inc. (Project Manager) and its
Construction Manager, Swinerton Builders, for Project Number 2005-
35, Expansion of the Cypress Community Center Parking Lot, to
enter into contract with the following lowest responsible bidders by
trade in accordance to Section 3.7 of the July 10, 2006 Council
approved Program Management Agreement:
Trade Contractor Total Contract Amount
Earthwork T-Construction $103,020.00
Site Concrete T-Construction 53,318.00
Asphalt T-Construction 84,554.00
Striping T-Construction 5,279.00
Plumbing Pacific Plumbing 7,380.00
Electrical PEC Electric 17,160.00
11. AWARD OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
CALIFORNIA YELLOW CAB FOR THE SENIOR TAXI VOUCHER
PROGRAM.
Prepared by: Dena Diggins, Recreation Superintendent
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Approve a one-year agreement with a four-year renewal
option with California Yellow Cab, for the Senior Taxi Voucher
Program in the amount of $10,000 annually with a maximum contract
amount of $50,000; and 2) Increase appropriations from the
Recreation and Park District’s unreserved general fund balance in
the amount of $1,000 in account 4187-12-317-10 to offset increased
costs of program.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
No items.
NEW BUSINESS (12)
12. AWARD OF PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING AGREEMENT TO
SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR HVAC,
LIGHTING, AND ENERGY SERVICES.
Prepared by: Doug Dancs, Director of Public Works/City
Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a ten-year
term Performance Contracting Agreement to Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc. for HVAC, Lighting, and Energy Services with a
capital expenditure cost of $1,077,674; and 2) Authorize a
contingency of $107,767 (10% of capital expenditures) for
unforeseen items or abatement and direct the Director of Public
Works/City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to
complete additional work within budgetary authority; and 3) Transfer
$1,185,441 from the Fund Balance of the General Fund to the City’s
CIP Fund (1200-15) and then appropriate $1,185,441 from the
unreserved fund balance of the City’s CIP fund to Account No.
4186-15-817-24.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
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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
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, September 11,
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
24 day of August, 2006.
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Denise Basham, Acting City Clerk
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