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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 2007-06-25MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD June 25, 2007 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Luebben in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California. Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Phil Luebben Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Todd Seymore Council/Agency Board Member Leroy Mills Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain Members absent: Council/Agency Board Member Doug Bailey Staff present: City Manager John Bahorski City Attorney William Wynder Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey Director of Community Development Ted Comr'nerdinger ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency would be meeting in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency would also be meeting in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in 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. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7:00 P.M. SESSION: JUNE 25, 2007 The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Luebben. Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Phil Luebben Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Todd Seymore Council/Agency Board Member Leroy Mills Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain Members absent: Council/Agency Board Member Doug Bailey Staff present: City Manager John Bahorski City Attorney William Wynder Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey Director of Community Development Ted Commerdinger Chief of Police Rick Hicks Public Works Director Doug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Administrative Services Manager June Liu Associate Planner Doug Hawkins City Clerk Denise Basham PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Luebben. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: The Mayor presented a resolution in recognition of Cypress College President Marjorie Lewis' retirement. The Mayor recognized and presented Certificates of Appreciation for the following outgoing Commissioners: Cable Television Commission -Brian Black, Ted Lorber, and Lawrence Santucci; Recreation & Community Services Commission -Don Hucker; Senior Citizens Commission -Patricia Christopher, Nancy Hooven, and Helen Siler; Traffic Commission -Harvey Imanuel, Lloyd Mantong, and Nancy Shaw. Mayor Luebben announced the appointment of Ted Commerdinger to the position of Community Development Director. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency met in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney stated that a status report was provided and no reportable action was taken. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 The City Attorney reported that the Redevelopment Agency met in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney stated that a status report was provided and no reportable action was taken. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney stated that the City Council received a privileged and confidential status report, and there was no reportable action requested, nor was any taken. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney stated that the City Council unanimously directed City staff to engage an administrative law judge to conduct the next level of this disciplinary proceeding. No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited. 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. Bert Cundle, Buena Park, spoke regarding code violations at his father's home. 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 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. The Associate Planner provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked for clarification on the parking ratio for the project. The Associate Planner stated that, for this particular unit whereby they are attached, each two-bedroom unit requires two garage spaces, each three-bedroom unit requires three garage spaces plus one half open. For the condominium units, each requires one-half guest space. The public hearing was opened. The applicant, Frank Sabato, was present to answer any questions. Mayor Luebben asked about providing additional parking for the project. Mr. Sabato responded that there was not an opportunity for additional parking, which is why building number two was decreased to atwo-bedroom, two-bath condo versus the three-bedroom unit. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 Council Member Mills asked if the developer would consider technology items such as solar panels and/or double paned windows in an effort to reduce energy and increase the property values. Mr. Sabato responded that double paned windows are a standard feature, along with compliance with various other energy efficient efforts. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked for clarification on combining of the two lots, asking for clarification on what was originally on the two lots. Mr. Sabato replied that the house sits on the back side of the unit, while the front two lots are grassy areas. The Associate Planner interjected that, originally, all the parcels in that area were at one time 25' in width and were combined at different times, used as the property owner's front yard landscaping. 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 Mills, that the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-07 and Tentative Tract Map No. 17126, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of each Resolution. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey RESOLUTION NO. 6024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-07 -WITH CONDITIONS. RESOLUTION NO. 6025 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17126 -WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 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. The Chief of Police provided background information on this item. Mayor Luebben asked the Chief of Police to explain the process for issuing of the temporary bingo license. The Chief of Police clarified that one special permit within a 12 month period of time, for not more than three days, would be allowed. Mayor Luebben asked for clarification on the types of organizations that may request a temporary business license. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 The Chief of Police replied that philanthropic community groups who have been in effect for at least seven years and who give back to the community would be considered for such a temporary bingo license. 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 following individuals expressed concern regarding the Ordinance amendments: Greg Patchen, Cypress Kerry Benson, Cypress Kevin Adams, Cypress John Rush, Los Alamitos Kathy Myers, Cypress Kristi Acton, Cypress Gloria Diaz, Los Alamitos The City Attorney referenced Section 15C-3(d) of the amended ordinance which stipulates that a minimum of 10% of the membership of a community-based organization making the application must reside within or be employed within the city, or in the case of a youth-based organization, at least 10 of the youth members of such organization must reside within the city, at the time of the filing of the application for a permit. The City Attorney further commented that, with respect to Section 15C-11(o), it be slightly amended to reread, "Except as otherwise expressly provided by this chapter, all proceeds from the conduct of bingo games shall be used only for charitable purposes and in support of Cypress youth programs." The word "solely" must also be deleted from the section title, as well. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked for clarification on Section 15-C 11(j) which states that no persons under the age of 18 are allowed to participate in any bingo games, asking if the youth are involved in working the bingo or just the parents. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Mayor Luebben, that the City Council introduce for first reading Option 2 of the Ordinance by title only, approving an amendment to Cypress City Code, Section 15C related to regulation and licensing the conduct of bingo operations, as amended. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey ORDINANCE NO. 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 OF BINGO WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Item No. 3: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT. The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided background information on this item. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 Mayor Luebben asked if, as reflected in this budget, the Cypress Recreation and Park District is self-supporting or has money been moved from the City's General Fund. The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that the 2007-08 Budget is self-supporting, as there are no contributions from the City General Fund to cover deficits as has been done in the previous year. Council Member Mills reiterated that, of note, tonight the City is adopting three budgets without any tax increases. Cypress is a very fiscally healthy City thanks to the very sound and conservative policies of previous City Councils as well as existing and prior City staff. 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 Council Member Mills and seconded by Mayor Luebben, 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. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey Item No. 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. The Public Works Director/City Engineer provided background information on this item. Mayor Luebben inquired about a statement in the Final 2007/2008-2013/2014 CIP document referencing that a proposal will be presented to the City Council in the coming year that will increase the efficiency of the project delivery system, whereby, staff will recommend that approval of plans and specifications occur at the time of award of the construction contract. The Public Works Director responded that staff has been researching ways to expedite projects so there are less carryover projects, and expedite project delivery by 2 to 4 weeks. Mayor Luebben referenced Section 3 of the Final 2007/2008-2013/2014 CIP Document, and asked if there are plans to build a gymnasium at Veterans Park. The Public Works Director replied that there are no plans within Public Works to build a gymnasium at Veterans Park. 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. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Narain, 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. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey 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 Mayor Luebben, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 5 through 21. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey Item No. 5: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 11, 2007. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June 11, 2007, as submitted. Item No. 6: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item No. 7: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CYPRESS COLLEGE PRESIDENT MARJORIE LEWIS UPON HER RETIREMENT. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, recognizing Cypress College President Marjorie Lewis upon her retirement. RESOLUTION NO. 6026 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, RECOGNIZING CYPRESS COLLEGE PRESIDENT MARJORIE LEWIS UPON HER RETIREMENT. Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTORNEY SERVICES. Recommendation: 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. 7 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 Item No. 9: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT SB 286 TO PROTECT FUNDING FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, in support of SB 286 (Lowenthal and Dutton) which requests the State Legislature to appropriate Proposition 1 B funds to cities and counties for local streets and roads. RESOLUTION NO. 6027 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, SUPPORT SB 286, $1 BILLION STATE BUDGET ALLOCATION OF PROP 1 B FUNDS FOR LOCAL STREETS AND ROADS TO CITIES IN FISCAL YEAR 2007-08. Item No. 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. Recommendation:: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2007-04, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A." RESOLUTION NO. 6028 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO.2007-04 -WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 11: 2007-2008 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION. Recommendation: 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). Item No. 12: ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS CITY PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-26 Recommendation: 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 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. Item No. 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. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, 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. s CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 RESOLUTION NO. 6029 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. RESOLUTION NO. 6030 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. Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16873. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6151-6197 BALL ROAD. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16873 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. Item No. 15: ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF A GATEWAY MONUMENT SIGN AT EAST CITY LIMITS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-25. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 16: ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF LEFT TURN MODIFICATIONS AT VARIOUS INTERSECTIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-11. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 17: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PANELS AT MAINTENANCE YARD. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-24. Recommendation: 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. s CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 2007 Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2006 STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER PROPERTY OR FUNDS. Recommendation: 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." Item No. 19: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving the City's annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007. RESOLUTION NO. 6031 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. Item No. 20: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY. 2007. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of May, 2007. Item No. 21: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR WARRANTS NO. 81203 THROUGH 81409. Recommendation: 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: Item No. 22: CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL ELEVEN (11) COMMISSIONER VACANCIES. The City Clerk provided background information on this item. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Narain, 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. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey 10 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 25, 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. It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Seymore and seconded by Agency Board Member Narain, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 23 and 24. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey Item No. 23: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board adopt the Agency's annual budget as proposed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007. Item No. 24: APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ATTORNEY SERVICES. Recommendation: 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. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. Battalion Chief Dave Phillips, O.C. Fire Authority, spoke regarding Fourth of July safety and the nine firefighters from Charleston, South Carolina who recently lost their lives. Young Chai, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on past and upcoming Chamber activities. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Luebben requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore: Attended an O.C. Division League of California Cities General meeting. Attended the Concert on the Green. Attended ablest-Comm Board meeting. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Installation dinner and awards. Attended the City employee barbecue. Council Member Narain: Attended the City employee barbecue. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Installation dinner and awards. 11 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Council Member Mills: JUNE 25, 2007 Invited public to participate in Fourth of July festivities at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Trainin~ Base. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Networking breakfast. Attended the 14 anniversary celebration at Cypress Senior Center. Attended a Legislative Committee meeting at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. Attended an O.C. Division League of California Cities General meeting. Attended a presentation at the Cypress Senior Center regarding Benjamin Franklin. Attended the City employee barbecue. Attended a legislative breakfast with Lou Correa. Mayor Luebben: Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Administrative Committee meeting. Attended Vessels Elementary School's Sixth Grade Field Day. Attended the 2~d Harvest Food Bank fundraising event. Attended Vessels teacher Patricia Romero's retirement. Attended aCity/Cypress School District Joint Steering Committee meeting. Attended a meeting with Council Member Bailey and staff with Anaheim Union High School District. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: The City Manager asked for an update on the Community Center renovation. The Recreation and Community Services Director provided an update and photographs of the renovation project. She announced that the grand re-opening will be held on July 24, 2007. Mayor Luebben stated that he will be absent from the July 9, 2007 City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Luebben adjourned the meeting in memory of the firefighters who erished in South Carolina, known as the Charleston Nine, at 9:01 ""'~' p p.m. to Monday, duly 9, 2007, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Ex tive Board Ro n'lcu, ~iroTem MAYOR OF TH CITY OF CYPR SS ATTEST: ~c ~~~~~ CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 12