Agenda 2006-11-13
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 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.
November 13, 2006 Page 2
WORKSHOP CONTINUATION OF PARK DEVELOPMENT FEES
SESSION
***Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Lease Negotiations for City-Owned Parcels
Identified by APN Numbers 242-062-26 and
242-142-50
Negotiating Party: Acting Community
Development Director
Under Negotiation: Terms and Conditions
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
(Government Code Section 54957)
Title: City Manager
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers
134-011-43 & 45, Located at 6122 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
November 13, 2006 Page 3
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONSPRESENT RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE
SYLWANOWICZ FAMILY AS THE 2006
CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR
***Recess for the 2006 Family of the Year Reception
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.
November 13, 2006 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended By The City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2006-08 AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006-01, A
REQUEST TO CONSTRUCT A WALGREENS DRUG STORE WITH A
DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LINCOLN
AVENUE AND VALLEY VIEW STREET (6006 LINCOLN AVENUE) IN THE
PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE, AND ELIMINATE THE MAXIMUM
FRONT YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENT IN THE CV CAMPUS VILLAGE
DISTRICT OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Finding of
De Minimis Impact, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and
Mitigation Monitoring Program in accordance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt the
Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2006-08, subject to the conditions in Exhibit “A”; and 3)
Introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows,
amending Section 4.5.1 of the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan to
eliminate the maximum front yard setback requirement within the
Campus Village District of the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-08 – With
Conditions.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Section 4.5.1, Development Standards
Matrix, Table 2, of the Lincoln Avenue Specific Plan for the
Purpose of Eliminating the Maximum Front Yard Setback
Requirement for the CV Campus Village District of the
Specific Plan.
November 13, 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 - 9)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of October 23, 2006
Prepared by: Denise Basham, Interim 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. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SYLWANOWICZ
FAMILY AS THE 2006 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, Interim City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, recognizing the Sylwanowicz family as the 2006
Cypress Family of the Year.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Recognizing the Sylwanowicz Family as the 2006
Cypress Family of the Year.
November 13, 2006 Page 6
5. ACCEPTANCE OF REPLACEMENT OF ASPHALT CONCRETE
PAVEMENT AT MAINTENANCE YARD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 2004-24.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept Replacement of
Asphalt Concrete Pavement at Maintenance Yard, Public Works Project
No. 2004-24, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the
project specifications, in the final amount of $347,910.23; and 2)
Approve the final retention payment of $34,791.02 to Tyner Paving,
2005 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles, California 90065, thirty-five (35)
days after 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.
6. RECEIVE PETITIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT
DISTRICTS AND SET A PUBLIC HEARING DATE.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Receive the following
petitions for the establishment of a Residential Parking Permit District for
the following areas:
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On Lee Street (from 9761 through 9792 Lee Street) and Lee
Drive (from 6001 through 6182 Lee Drive) between the hours of
10 a.m. and 1 p.m. – school days only.
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On Oxford Drive (from 5243 through 5294 Oxford Drive)
between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. – school days only.
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On the west side of Knott Street (from 10541 through 10711
Knott Street) and Jonathan Avenue (from 6942 through 6992
Jonathan Avenue) 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and
2) Set a public hearing date for each of these areas for the City Council
Meeting of January 22, 2007, to discuss the establishment of Residential
Parking Permit Districts for the three areas that have submitted certified
petitions.
7. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
November 13, 2006 Page 7
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize City staff to
execute the Repayment Agreement and Promissory Note (Exhibit B)
in the amount of $20,000,000 with the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency for the purchase of land, with the repayment by the Agency
being made from the proceeds resulting from reselling the land for
development.
8. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR WARRANTS NO.
78004 THROUGH 78223.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: Approve the attached warrant register
and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2006-07.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
9. DIRECT GRIFFIN STRUCTURES INC. AND SWINERTON BUILDERS
TO RESCIND TWO AWARDED BIDS WITH T-CONSTRUCTION AND
ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH THE NEXT LOWEST RESPONSIBLE
BIDDERS FOR THE CYPRESS COMMUNITY CENTER
MODERNIZATION AND EXPANSION – PROJECT NO. 2005-35.
Prepared by: Laura Detweiler, Recreation and Community
Services Director
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 No. 2005-35,
Modernization and Expansion of Cypress Community Center, to rescind
two awarded bids with T-Construction and enter into contract with the
following second 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
Demolition American Demolition $118,000.00
Painting Sanders & Wohrman 49,800.00
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
November 13, 2006 Page 8
ORDINANCES (SECOND READING) (10)
10. SECOND READING OF ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 2006-06, A PROPOSAL TO AMEND THE CYPRESS CITY
CODE, APPENDIX I – ZONING, SECTION 3.14.050.C.7, RELATING
TO DRIVEWAY LANDSCAPE BUFFER REQUIREMENTS.
Prepared by: Kori Nevarez, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by
title only, title as follows, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment
No. 2006-06.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Section 3.14.050.C.7 of the Cypress
Zoning Ordinance Relating to Driveway Landscape
Buffers.
NEW BUSINESS (11)
11. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE IV, SECTIONS 2-40 THROUGH 2-120 RELATED TO
“BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES” AND THE CABLE
TELEVISION COMMISSION.
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 Related to “Boards, Commissions and
Committees” and the Cable Television Commission.
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” and the Cable Television
Commission.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
November 13, 2006 Page 9
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.
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 (12 – 13)
12. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF WINNERS CIRCLE
AND KATELLA AVENUE.
Prepared by: Ted Commerdinger, Acting Deputy Executive
Director
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
Board: 1) Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and the
Resolution with Los Alamitos Race Track and Rolling A Ranch, LLC for
the Agency’s acquisition of the approximately 13.329 acre area located
at the northwest corner of Winners Circle and Katella Avenue; and 2)
Approve an appropriation from the General Fund (pursuant to the
accompanying staff report from the Finance Manager) in the amount of
$19,993,500 to the following asset account number: 1431-38 (Land Held
for Resale – LART).
A Resolution of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency,
Approving an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of
Real Property By and Between the Agency, as Buyer,
and Los Alamitos Race Course and Rolling A Ranch,
LLC, as Seller, of an Approximately 13.329 Acre
Parcel Located in the City of Cypress at the
Northwest Corner of Winners Circle and Katella
Avenue Within the Los Alamitos Race Track and Golf
Course Redevelopment Project Area.
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13. EXECUTION OF PROMISSORY NOTE BETWEEN THE CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Matt Burton, Finance Manager
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
Board authorize Agency staff to execute the Repayment Agreement and
Promissory Note (Exhibit B) in the amount of $20,000,000 with the City
of Cypress for the purchase of land, with the repayment to the City being
made from the proceeds resulting from reselling the land for
development.
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 Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, November 27,
2006, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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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
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9 day of November, 2006.
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Denise Basham, Interim City Clerk
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