Agenda 2007-06-25
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 25, 2007
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 PHIL LUEBBEN
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR TODD SEYMORE
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER DOUG BAILEY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PRAKASH NARAIN
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.
June 25, 2007 Page 2
Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers
241-091-22, 23, 24, 25 and 26; Consisting of
Approximately 13.329 Acres North of Katella
Avenue Between Winners Circle and Siboney
Street and Portions of Real Property Identified
by APN Numbers 241-231 -22, 27, 28, 32, 35 and
42; Consisting of Approximately 10 Acres North
of Katella Avenue Within the Los Alamitos Race
Track and Golf Course Redevelopment Project
Area
Party Negotiating With: Hopkins Real Estate
Group and Los Alamitos Race Course,
respectively
Negotiating Party: Acting Director of
Community Development/Deputy Executive
Director
Under Negotiation: Site Status Update
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Real Property Identified by APN Numbers
242-142-50 and 242-062-26; Consisting of an
Approximately 0.68 Acre Parcel at the
Southwest Corner of Myra Avenue and Moody
Street and a 1.0 Acre Parcel at the Northwest
Corner of Cerritos Avenue and Moody Street,
respectively
Party Negotiating With: Cypress Boys and Girls
Club and VFW
Negotiating Party: Acting Director of
Community Development/Deputy Executive
Director
Under Negotiation: Site Status Update
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CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Negotiators: John B. Bahorski, Richard
Storey
Employee Groups:
Cypress Employees’ Association
Cypress Maintenance Employees’ Association
Cypress Maintenance Supervisors’ Association
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(a)
Melim v. City of Cypress, et al.
Appeal of Discipline Determination
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS RECOGNITION OF CYPRESS COLLEGE
PRESIDENT MARJORIE LEWIS UPON HER
RETIREMENT
June 25, 2007 Page 4
PRESENT CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION TO
ALL OUTGOING COMMISSIONERS:
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Cable Television Commission
Brian Black
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Ted Lorber
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Lawrence Santucci
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Recreation & Community Services Commission
Don Hucker
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Senior Citizens Commission
Patricia Christopher
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Nancy Hooven
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Helen Siler
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Traffic Commission
Harvey Imanuel
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Lloyd Mantong
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Nancy Shaw
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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.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 – 4)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended by the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2007-07 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17126, A
REQUEST TO COMBINE TWO (2) LOTS INTO ONE (1) LOT AND
CONSTRUCT FOUR (4) CONDOMINIUM UNITS ON THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5712 DANNY AVENUE IN THE RM-15
RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions
by title only, titles as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2007-07 and Tentative Tract Map No. 17126, subject to the
conditions in Exhibit “A” of each Resolution.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 – With
Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 17126 - With
Conditions.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS AMENDING CHAPTER 15C OF THE CYPRESS
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING AND LICENSING THE CONDUCT
OF BINGO WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
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, approving an
amendment to Cypress City Code, Section 15C related to regulation
and licensing the conduct of bingo operations.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Chapter 15C of the Cypress
Municipal Code Regulating and Licensing the Conduct
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of Bingo Within the City of Cypress.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR
2007-08 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, adopt the District budget as proposed for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007 after the conclusion of the public hearing.
4. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE 2007/2008 – 2013/2014
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
Prepared by: Kamran Dadbeh, Assistant City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Conduct a public hearing to solicit comments on the City’s
proposed 2007/2008 – 2013/2014 Capital Improvement Program;
and 2) Upon closing the public hearing, formally adopt the City of
Cypress/Cypress Recreation and Park District Capital Improvement
Program for fiscal years 2007/2008 – 2013/2014.
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 (5 – 21)
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Meeting of June 11, 2007.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
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6. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
7. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CYPRESS COLLEGE
PRESIDENT MARJORIE LEWIS UPON HER RETIREMENT.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, recognizing Cypress College President Marjorie
Lewis upon her retirement.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Recognizing Cypress College President Marjorie Lewis
Upon Her Retirement.
8. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO 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 proposed
Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated Services Agreement
for City and Redevelopment Agency (City/Agency) Attorney Services to
reflect changes made to Section 4.0 related to compensation.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT
SB 286 TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR LOCAL STREETS AND
ROADS.
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, in support of SB 286 (Lowenthal and Dutton)
which requests the State Legislature to appropriate Proposition 1B funds
to cities and counties for local streets and roads.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
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Support SB 286, $1 Billion State Budget Allocation of
Prop 1B Funds for Local Streets and Roads to Cities
in Fiscal Year 2007-08.
10. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2007-04, A REQUEST
TO ESTABLISH A SIGN PROGRAM FOR A FULL SERVICE CAR
WASH LOCATED AT 6000 CERRITOS AVENUE IN THE CG
COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Prepared by: Judy Aquino, Assistant Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2007-04, subject to the conditions in Exhibit “A.”
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2007-04
- With Conditions.
11. 2007-2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) GENERAL
PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Receive and file the
staff report for the 2007-2008 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Consistency Determination; and 2) Determine that the 2007-2008 Fiscal
Year Capital Improvement Program is consistent with the City of Cypress
General Plan 2001 Update, as required by Government Code Section
65103(c).
12. ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN
VARIOUS CITY PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-26.
Prepared by: David Sanchez, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as ex-officio
Governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Accept the Installation of Playground Equipment in Various
City Parks, Public Works Project No. 2006-26, as being satisfactorily
completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final
amount of $205,220; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of
$20,522 to Green Giant Landscape, Inc., La Habra, California, 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
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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.
13. 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: Antonia Castro, Management Analyst
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 9, 2007, 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 25, 2007,
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 2007-08, Pursuant to the
Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, and Fixing a Time
and Place for Hearing Objections Thereto.
14. APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16873. PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 6151-6197 BALL ROAD.
Prepared by: David Sanchez, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map
No. 16873 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
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15. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF A GATEWAY MONUMENT SIGN
AT EAST CITY LIMITS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-25.
Prepared by: David Sanchez, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the
Construction of a Gateway Monument Sign at East City Limits, Public
Works Project No. 2006-25, as being satisfactorily completed in
conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of
$25,000; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $2,500 to Bravo
Sign & Design, Inc., Anaheim, California 92802, 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.
16. ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF LEFT TURN MODIFICATIONS
AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
2006-11.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Installation
of Left Turn Modifications at Various Intersections, Public Works Project
No. 2006-11, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the
project specifications in the final amount of $198,333.96; and 2) Approve
the final retention payment of $19,833.39 to Freeway Electric, Riverside,
California, 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 Material 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.
17. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL
PANELS AT MAINTENANCE YARD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 2006-24.
Prepared by: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
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Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for
Replacement of Electrical Panels at Maintenance Yard, Public Works
Project No. 2006-24, in the amount of $58,571.60, to the lowest
responsible bidder, Raasch Contracting Services, Upland, California;
and 2) Authorize a contingency of $8,800 (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.
18. APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2006 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER PROPERTY OR
FUNDS.
Prepared by: Rick Hicks, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the transfer of
property, equipment, or funds provided by the State Homeland Security
Grant program; and 2) Authorize the Mayor to execute the four (4)
documents titled “Agreement to Transfer Property or Funds for 2006
Homeland Security Grant Program Purposes.”
19. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGET FOR THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving the City’s annual budget for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 2007.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year
Commencing July 1, 2007 and Fixing the Limitations
of Expenditures for the Several Funds and the Functions,
Departments, and Activities Carried on Under Such Funds.
20. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY,
2007.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of May, 2007.
21. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR WARRANTS
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NO. 81203 THROUGH 81409.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2006-07.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
No items.
NEW BUSINESS (22)
22. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL ELEVEN (11)
COMMISSIONER VACANCIES.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council confirm the appointments
of eleven (11) Commissioners, with nine (9) serving full four (4) year
terms, one (1) serving a two (2) year term, and one (1) serving a one (1)
year term, effective July 1, 2007.
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.
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 (23 - 24)
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23. ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Prepared by: Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
Board adopt the Agency’s annual budget as proposed for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2007.
24. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND
RESTATED CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTORNEY SERVICES.
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
approve the proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Amended and Restated
Contract Services Agreement for City and Redevelopment Agency
(City/Agency) Attorney Services to reflect changes made to Section 4.0
related to compensation.
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, July 9, 2007,
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
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bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this
st
21 day of June, 2007.
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Denise Basham, City Clerk
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