Agenda 2007-08-27
AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2007
5:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
Executive Board Room
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.
August 27, 2007 Page 2
WORKSHOP TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM NEEDS/INTERSECTION
SESSION CAPACITY STUDY
DISCUSSION OF PLACEMENT OF UTILITY FACILITIES IN
PUBLIC PARKS
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: 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 Number
242-062-26; Consisting of a 1.0 Acre Parcel at
the Northwest Corner of Cerritos Avenue and
Moody Street
Party Negotiating With: O.C. Fire Authority
Negotiating Party: Director of Community
Development/Deputy Executive Director
Under Negotiation: Site Status Update
August 27, 2007 Page 3
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
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.
August 27, 2007 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. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2007-11, TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17225 AND VARIANCE
NO. 2007-07, A REQUEST TO CREATE A ONE-LOT SUBDIVISION
AND CONSTRUCT THREE (3) CONDOMINIUM UNITS AND ALLOW
A TWO FOOT (2’) SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR THE PROPOSED
GARAGES ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 8705 LA SALLE
STREET WITHIN THE RM-20 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE-FAMILY
ZONE.
Prepared by: Judy Aquino, Assistant Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions
by title only, titles as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2007-11, Tentative Tract Map No. 17225, and Variance
No. 2007-07, subject to the conditions in Exhibit “A” of the
Resolutions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-11 – With
Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 17225 – With
Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Granting a Variance From the Terms of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Cypress, Section 2.05.040,
Table 2-3 to Allow a Two-Foot (2’) Side Yard Building
Setback Instead of the Required Five Feet (5’) – With
Conditions.
August 27, 2007 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 – 13)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Meeting of August 13, 2007
Prepared by: Denise Basham, 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. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2007 AS “NATIONAL
ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH” IN THE
CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the month of September, 2007 as “National Alcohol and Drug
Addiction Recovery Month” in the City of Cypress.
5. PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2007 AS “SAVE A
LIFE MONTH” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim the month of September, 2007 as “Save A Life Month” in the
City of Cypress.
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6. PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 24-29, 2007 AS “DOLLAR WI$E
WEEK” IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Mayor and City Council officially
proclaim September 24-29, 2007 as “Dollar Wi$e Week” in the City of
Cypress.
7. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING MEMBERSHIP IN
THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OCRAA).
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, officially withdrawing membership of the City of
Cypress in the Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA).
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Withdrawing Membership in the Orange County
Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA).
8. CONSIDERATION OF OPPOSITION TO SB 375 (STEINBERG)
REGARDING TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND THE
PROPOSED “PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO.”
Prepared by: June Liu, Administrative Services Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council formally oppose SB
375 (Steinberg) and authorize the Mayor to send communications on
behalf of the City to oppose the proposed “preferred growth
scenario” for regional transportation planning.
9. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIVE
VEHICLES.
Prepared by: Bobby Blackburn, Public Works Superintendent
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Find that the L.A.
County Bid No. 31093220 satisfies the City’s bid process, and award
a contract to purchase two 2007 Toyota Hybrid Prius from Wondries
August 27, 2007 Page 7
Fleet Division, Alhambra, California 91803, in the amount of $46,798;
and 2) Find that the L.A. County Bid Nos. 31103045 and
0000762986 satisfy the City’s bid process, and award a contract to
purchase two 2007 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors and one
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package from Wondries Fleet Division,
Alhambra, California 91803, in the amount of $82,760.
10. ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSES.
Prepared by: Antonia Castro, Management Analyst
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the report
responses to the Orange County Grand Jury and authorize the City
Manager to send the responses to the Grand Jury.
11. ADOPTION OF FRAUD IN THE WORKPLACE ADMINISTRATIVE
POLICY.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager/Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Administrative
Policy regarding Fraud in the Workplace.
12. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY,
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 July, 2007.
13. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 82334 THROUGH 82383 AND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08
FOR WARRANTS NO. 82056 THROUGH 82062 AND 82331
THROUGH 82519.
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 Years 2006-07 and
2007-08.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
August 27, 2007 Page 8
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
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
?
Reports on Committee Assignments
?
Other Items
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
August 27, 2007 Page 9
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, September 10,
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
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this
rd
23 day of August, 2007.
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Denise Basham, City Clerk
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