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Minutes 2007-08-27 , _ . MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD August 27, 2007 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:00 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 poug Bailey Council/Agency Board Member Leroy Mills Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain 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 Public Works Director poug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler Police Captain Mark Yokoyama Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn Finance Manager Matt Burton Associate Engineer/Traffic Keith Carter Administrative Services Manager June Liu City Clerk Denise Basham ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. WORKSHOP SESSION: TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM NEEDS/INTERSECTION CAPACITY STUDY The City Manager stated that this item is the third in a list of Capital Improvement needs identifications. There are funds available for this project. The Public Works Director provided the City Council with a presentation depicting maps and facts of the City of Cypress' Transportation System Needs/Intersection Capacity Study, with some of the goals being the evaluation of 16 critical intersections and the preparation of a list of improvements needed to mitigate the intersection capacity needs. The road/intersection improvements are estimated at $2.47 million and traffic signal improvements being $3.5 million. Traffic Impact fees ($4.8 million) will be applied to the projects, along with financial assistance from grants. Mayor Luebben asked how much fiscal impact the closed circuit cameras have on this project. The Associate Engineer/Traffic responded that closed circuit cameras are approximately $50,000 per intersection. He stated that they have been a useful tool to both the Engineering and Police Department staff. Mayor Luebben asked if privacy concerns have been raised with the use of closed circuit cameras. The Public Works Director commented that there have not been privacy complaints related to such technology. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 Council Member Narain asked staff about the ability to monitor multiply closed circuit cameras. The Associate Engineer/Traffic responded that he has the capability of monitoring nine different intersections at the same time. Mayor Luebben asked about past concerns raised at the intersection of Valley View Street and Orangewood Avenue. The Associate Engineer/Traffic replied that traffic concerns in that area have been mitigated. Council Member Bailey asked if staff has taken into consideration increased development on Katella Avenue, near the Los Alamitos Race Track area. The Public Works Director responded that traffic studies would be done. For the record, the City Attorney clarified that there are no streets in the City of Cypress that pose a dangerous condition of public property. Council Member Bailey asked if Cypress High School has contacted staff about rearranging their traffic flow and congestion issues during peak hours. The Associate Engineer/Traffic responded that staff will be meeting with a representative from the Anaheim Union High School District to discuss traffic flow during peak hours. Council Member Mills asked if there is a city-to-city coordination for discussion of traffic needs. The Public Works Director responded that there is traffic needs coordination between neighboring cities. DISCUSSION OF PLACEMENT OF UTILITY FACILITtES IN PUBLIC PARKS The Public Works Director provided a presentation on the placement of large underground vaults on either City streets and/or public property. He further reported that an application for vault placement within a park facility has been received and that consideration should be given to issues of concern such as aesthetics, maintenance impacts, and noise generated by the unit. Council Member Bailey expressed concern with the construction schedule, specifically, how long a large hole would be at the park site before placement of the vault. Additionally, he is concerned with the amount of park space that would be impacted. The City Attorney clarified that the City Council is prohibited from adopting a policy that restricts placement of such units in the City of Cypress. The City Council should, however, direct staff how to handle and prioritize requests for placement of large underground vaults based on established priorities. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to consider underground vault placement on a case by case basis, with staff to present their recommendation to the City Council. 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: Director of Community DevelopmenUDeputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Site Status Update. 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 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 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 DevelopmenbDeputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Site Status Update. At 6:07 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting. 7:00 P.M. SESSION: 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 poug Bailey Council/Agency Board Member Leroy Mills Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain 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 Public Works Director poug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler Police Captain Mark Yokoyama Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn Information Systems Manager pon Casados Administrative Services Manager June Liu Assistant Planner Judy Aquino City Clerk Denise Basham PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Narain. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: None. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Manager stated that there was a workshop on transportation system needs/intersection capacity in which staff presented City Council with an analysis of the City's needs in regard to traffic, particularly in the intersections. The estimated cost of the improvement is $5.9 million. The City Manager reported on the second workshop item which was discussion of placement of utility facilities in public parks. The City Council was given the opportunity to review various options for possible placement of underground vaults on utility facilities, with direction given to staff. 3 _ . : CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 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 R~al Estate Group and Los Alamitos Race Course, respectively; Negotiating Party: Director of Community DevelopmentlDeputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Site Status Update. No reportable action was taken nor was any solicited. 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 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. No reportable action was taken nor was any solicited. 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. None. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNClL). Item No. 1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-11 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17225 A~ID 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. The Associate Planner provided background information on this item. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore clarified with the Associate Planner that Condition #37 will be modified to reflect that a new seven-foot (7') high, not six-foot high, block wall shall be constructed along the entire property. Council Member Bailey asked for an explanation on the benefit of the two-foot (2') side yard variance. - The Associate Planner commented that, aesthetically, it will look better. Additionally, it ~ will eliminate potential nuisances (i.e., graffiti, vandalism) to the property and the ' property will be more visually pleasing. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked for clarification as to whether or not all trash containers. will be put at the curb on La Salle Street on trash pick-up day. The Associate Planner responded that trash containers would be put out on the La Salle Street curb. The applicant, Frank Sabato, was present and available to answer questions. 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked Mr. Sabato if there was any reason for not combining the properties to make a larger subdivision lot. Mr. Sabato replied that the adjacent property owners were not interested in selling. Council Member Mills disclosed that he drove by the property and asked if the unit will blend in with the existing units. Mr. Sabato responded positively, assuring that the new units will blend with the existing units. Council Member Mills asked if consideration will be given to technology items such as solar panels, tankless water heaters, pressure assisted toilets and/or double paned windows. Mr. Sabato replied that, at this time, there are only double paned windows on the units. Other energy efficient features have not yet been discussed. Council Member Narain asked for clarification on the parking spaces, in that the report states that each until will have a detached garage. Mr. Sabato clarified that each unit will have a detached, two-car garage with an additional three parking spaces. 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. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore commented that he is somewhat discouraged by the detached garages. Council Member Mills asked staff to clarify the security issues raised by staff in relation to the corridor between the unit's garage and the wall. The Associate Planner responded that vandalism and graffiti would be of concern, along with the area possibly becoming a dumping site. Council Member Mills asked about the drain inlet depicted in relation to the driveway and vehicle traffic, asking if it is a steel plate so that vehicles can drive over it. The Associate Planner responded in the affirmative. Council Member Mills noted an inconsistency between Units #1, #2 and #3 in that Units #1 and #3 have fireplaces, however, one is not depicted for Unit #2. The Associate Planner replied that Unit #2 does not have a fireplace and chimney. Council Member Mills requested that staff provide the fees, as listed on Attachment C- 10. The Director of Community Development responded that staff does not have those fees at this time, as a number of those fees are determined by fixture counts and grading volumes, which are determined at plan check. Council Member Mills asked if it is possible to give the developer the list of approved trees and have him pick from that list rather than speculating at what tree is most appropriate then obtaining the City's approval/denial. 5 _ _ .W .w.~.~.r...~.~.~. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 The Community Development Director responded that, in terms of on-site landscaping, it is common for a developer to do it in conjunction with some type of marketing plan and architecture. The City does not dictate tree type. Council Member Mills asked for clarification in regard to the exterior building construction, asking if one can work outside of the specified hours if the noise standards are not exceeded. The Community Development Director clarified the difference between exterior and interior building construction. ' Council Member Mills asked, based on the configuration depicted, if cars can be parked outside of the garage without hindering the free flow of traffic. The Associate Planner responded that no cars will be permitted to park on the driveway. Council Member Bailey disclosed that he drove by the property and that he feels this project will be an improvement on that property. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Mayor Luebben, that the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, 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 Resolution, as amended. 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. 6055 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNGL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-10 - WITH CONDITIONS. RESOLUTION NO. 6056 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17225 - WITH CONDITIONS. RESOLUTION NO. 6057 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING VARIANCE NO. 2007-07 - WITH CONDITIONS. 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. Council Member Mills requested Agenda Item Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10, and 13 be pulled from ' the Consent Calendar. Council Member Bailey requested Agenda Item No. 12 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Mayor Luebben, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 6, and Item No. 11. 6 . ....~...ir.rrrr.rrrirr~.ww.........r . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 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 AUGUST 13. 2007. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of August 13, 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 MONTH OF SEPTEMBERi 2007 AS "NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: 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. Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, 2007_AS "SAVE A LIFE MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of September, 2007 as "Save A Life Month" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 6: PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 24-29 2007 AS "DOLLAR WI$E WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim September 24- 29, 2007 as "Dollar Wi$e Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF FRAUD IN THE WORKPLACE ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Administrative Policy regarding Fraud in the Workplace. Reqardinq Item No. 7: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION WITHDRAWING MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY OCRAA , Council Member Mills asked about the legal implications of the City's withdraw of inembership if it cannot be determined if the OCRAA has been legally dissolved. Furthermore, he asked whether or not there are any records that need to be retrieved to protect the City's legal interest. The City Attorney responded that there is no legal issue associated with the dissolution of the OCRAA because the City had a right under its participation in the entity to withdraw. The City Clerk commented that a letter was received from the City of Garden Grove indicating that the City of Newport Beach will be the document retention site, whereby, retrieval would be possible through that City. It was moved by Mayor Luebben and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, officially withdrawing membership of the City of Cypress in the Orange County Regional Airport Authority (OCRAA). ~ . _ . . . ~rril~ru . . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 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. 6058 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, WITHDRAWING MEMBERSHIP IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (OCRAA). Reqardinq Item No. 8: CONSIDERATION OF OPPOSITION TO SB 375 ~STEINBERG) REGARDING TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND THE PROPOSED "PREFERRED GROWTH SCENARIO", Council Member Mills encouraged the City to be aware and continue to examine legislation. It was moved by Council Member Mills and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, 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. 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 Regardina Item No. 9: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF FIVE VEHICLES, Council Member Mills asked if the AB 2766 grant monies are use it or lose it funds. The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services replied that grant monies can be accumulated and carried over to the next fiscal year for purchases such as this. It was moved by Council Member Mills and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, 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 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. 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 Reaardinq Item No. 10: ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT RESPONSES, - Council Member Mills commented that the Orange County Jury has found a deficiency , in which the City is responding to and he would like to demonstrate that the City takes ' this action seriously by including the City Manager and his phone number in the last paragraph of the response letter. It was moved by Council Member Mills and seconded by Council Member Narain, 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, as amended. 8 . ~i.nrrrrwnn~-. - . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Mills and Narain NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Seymore and Luebben ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Regardinq Item No. 12: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 2007, Council Member Bailey commented that, in light of the past six weeks, there has been quite a bit of turmoil in the credit market, noticing that the City has 96% of its funds allocated to the State fund. He asked for an explanation of the investments in that fund and if they involve any repurchase agreements, collateralized debt obligations or collateralized loan obligations. The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that all governments within California have to follow certain State guidelines for specific investments and corporate bonds, providing a brief report on the City's investments with confidence that those investments are secure. It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, that the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of July, 2007. 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 Reqardinq Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-07 FOR WARRANTS NO. 82334 THROUGH 32383 AND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 FOR WARRANTS NO. 82056 THROUGH 82062 AND 82331 THROUGH 32519, Council Member Mills asked for staff's clarification as to what is included in pass-through monies. The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services replied that, in establishing the Redevelopment Agency, certain tax growth would be passed back to the organization that initially would receive those funds. Council Member Mills asked for clarification on the $281,000 payment to Griffin Structures, asking if that is the last and final payment for the Community Center Remodel. The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that that is not the final payment. It was moved by Council Member Mills and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, that the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2006-07 and 2007-08. 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 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCES: No items. NEW BUSINESS: No items. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 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 Cify Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. No items. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mayor Luebben requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Mavor Pro Tem Seymore: Attended the legislative mixer at the Joint Forces Training Base. Attended the West Comm Board of Directors meeting. Attended the Concert on the Green. Mayor Pro Tem Seymore excused himself from the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Council Member Bailev: Attended the legislative mixer at the Joint Forces Training Base. Attended a BRACE meeting with Christie Digital Systems, Inc. Attended the Concert on the Green. Mayor Luebben: Attended BRACE meetings with DRS Sensors & Targeting and Christie Digital Systems, Inc. Attended an Aloha Expo. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Steering Committee and Board meeting. Council Member Narain: Attended a Kiwanis Club meeting where he spoke. Attended the legislative mixer at the Joint Forces Training Base. Attended the Concert on the Green. Attended the Rough and Ready 2007 disaster preparedness training at the Joint Forces Training Base. Council Member Mills: Announced a town hall meeting in Garden Grove for mobile home park residents. Clarified the City Council allowance increase that was approved at the City Council meeting of July 23, 2007. Mayor Luebben asked for clarification. The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the City Council is allowed $30 per Redevelopment Agency meeting attendance, along with a$40 cash allowance for incidental expenses related to the Redevelopment Agency. Attended the Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. Attended a Housing Summit. Attended the legislative mixer at the Joint Forces Training Base. Attended the Concert on the Green. Attended a presentation of the Joint Forces Training Base Master Plan. Attended a Korean American Coalition event. Attended an OCCOG Board of Directors meeting. Attended the Rough and Ready 2007 disaster preparedness training at the Joint Forces Training Base. Mayor Luebben read a letter commending the City's summer day camp program. 10 . . w...i~w ~rr~wr.r+rnf~i . CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2007 ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: The City Manager provided a presentation on recent updates made to the City's website. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Luebben adjourned the meeting in memory of former Recreation Director Marvin DeCarlo at 8:14 p.m. to Monday, September 10, 2007, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS ATTEST: ~~.t,~ ~'-ti'~-~:~a.~r~'1 CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 11