Minutes 2007-02-12
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 12, 2007
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor
Luebben in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor/Agency Chair Phil Luebben
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Todd Seymore
Council/Agency Board Member Doug Bailey
Council/Agency Board Member Leroy Mills
Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain
Others present:
Acting City Manager Richard Storey
City Attorney William Wynder
Acting Community Development Director Ted Commerdinger
Chief of Police Rick Hicks
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler
Finance Manager Matt Burton
Water Quality Manager Gonzo Vazquez
Administrative Services Manager June Liu
Interim City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Narain.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Council Member Mills.
PRESENTATIONS:
Gail Martinez and Haze Saliture, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), presented
Deuce Awards to Cypress Police Officers Paulo Morales and Kyle Mori (Lieutenant Bish
accepted on behalf of Officer Mori.)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES
PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
Mayor Luebben asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
None.
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 THE ADOPTION OF WATER QUALITY
MANAGEMENT PLAN (WQMP) PLAN CHECK FEES.
The Water Quality Manager provided background information on this item.
Council Member Bailey asked if the City was currently charging a fee.
The Water Quality Manager stated that the City is not currently charging a fee. This fee
would apply only for large projects, not room additions.
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Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked for clarification on small and large projects.
The Water Quality Manager explained that a small project would be like a restaurant or
automotive repair center, a small commercial type center, as well as a parking lot. A
large project would be a large industrial type of facility, such as in a business park.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore requested the Water Quality Manager review for the public
what is required under this plan.
The Water Quality Manager explained that, depending on the type of the project, things
that might be required would be education of the tenants, some type of ongoing
education program for them on the importance of protecting water quality, and some
type of stenciling applied saying "No dumping. Drains to ocean"', if there is a special
drain on the site.
Council Member Narain asked for further clarification on project size, specifically a
definition of "significantly developed".
The Water Quality Manager indicated that this means major large size projects that
take place on large parcels of land, such as large commercial projects or large
residential projects.
The Public Works Director explained that as outlined in the City's permit, home
subdivisions of 10 units or more is considered a "priority" project. An additional 5,000
square feet or more of impervious surface to that project is a significant development.
Both the Local Implementation Plan (LIP) and the Drainage Area Management Plan
(DAMP) provide guidance on what determines a "priority" project.
Council Member Mills questioned if a developer takes issue with staff's definition of
small versus large, and they are in disagreement, how is that adjudicated.
The Public Works Director stated that it is based on actual cost.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore questioned if this also includes the sandbagging around a
project while they are building or is that a different water quality issue.
The Water Quality Manager said that those are things that would be typically identified
in a WQMP, but at times they will also be identified in other documents that are called a
SWPP, Storm Water Pollution Plan.
Council Member Bailey clarified for the record that whether it is $500 or $1,000, the
developer is going to be billed for whatever hours it takes to review the plans. It is an
actual fee that is going to be assessed based on the hours used.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Luebben asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Luebben asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Bailey,
that the City Council: 1) Conduct a public hearing on the propose Water Quality
Management Plan (WQMP) Plan Check Fees; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only,
establishing Water Quality Management Plan Check fees for new
development/significant redevelopment.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6002
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLAN CHECK
FEES FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT/SIGNIFICANT REDEVELOPMENT.
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 Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Bailey, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 6.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
JANUARY 22, 2007.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
January 22, 2007, as submitted.
Item No. 3: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 4: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18-24. 2007 AS
"NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
February 18-24, 2007, as "National Engineers Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 5: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TARGET
CORPORATION.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the grant in the amount of $1,250
from the Target Corporation and increase estimated revenues (3525-11, Other Grants)
in the General Fund; and 2) Appropriate $1,250 from the unreserved fund balance of
the General Fund to account 4113-11-165-05 (small equipment).
Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR WARRANTS NO. 79159 THROUGH
79566.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal
Year 2006-07.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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ORDINANCES:
No items.
NEW BUSINESS:
No items.
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: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Young Chai, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on upcoming
Chamber activities.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Other Items:
1. Consideration to Reappoint Rob Johnson to the Recreation and Community
Services Commission (Requested by Council Member Mills)
Council Member Mills stated that the City's ordinance requires that when an individual
files their nomination papers for the City Council, they must resign from the
Commission. The action before the City Council tonight is to reinstate Rob Johnson to
his existing vacancy.
Mayor Luebben stated that before he was elected to the City Council, he had the
pleasure of working with and serving on the Recreation and Community Services
Commission with Rob Johnson and that he was very pleased that Council Member Mills
brought this item forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore commented on the outstanding job Rob Johnson did last year
on the Festival Committee.
It was moved by Mayor Luebben and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, to
reappoint Rob Johnson to the Recreation and Community Services Commission.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Luebben requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Bailey:
Council Member Bailey reported on his attendance and involvement at various
community events and activities.
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Mavor Pro Tem Seymore:
Attended his first meeting of the Orange County Housing and Community Development
Commission. Attended an Orange County Fire Authority Board meeting. Attended the
State of the City luncheon. Attended the Orange County Division, League of California
Cities meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore reported on his attendance and involvement
at various community events and activities.
Council Member Narain:
Council Member Narain reported on his attendance and involvement at various
community events and activities.
Council Member Mills:
Council Member Mills requested that the 714 overlay issue be agendized for the next
meeting for discussion.
Council Member Mills encouraged members of the audience and those at home that
when they have cable television problems, that City staff should also be notified.
Mavor Luebben:
Attended both an Orange County Sanitation District Steering Committee meeting and
Board meeting. Attended, along with Council Member Bailey, the Joint City/Cypress
School District Steering Committee meeting. Attended the State of the City luncheon.
Thanked the Chamber of Commerce, Young Chai, and Ed Munson for their efforts at
this event. Mayor Luebben also recognized staff members June Liu, Administrative
Services Manager, and John Olson, Video Production Coordinator, for all their hard
work at the State of the City luncheon.
Mayor Luebben reported on his attendance and involvement at various community
events and activities.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The Acting City Manager thanked the City Council for all their support over the last eight
and one-half months and wished them well with the new City Manager.
Mayor Luebben announced that the new City Manager, John Bahorski, will start on
Wednesday, February 14, and that Richard Storey deserves a great deal of
appreciation for everything he has done for the City, the Council and staff.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Luebben adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m. to Monday,
February 26, 2007, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR O HE CITY OF CYPRESS
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