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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
November 26, 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 Leroy Mills
Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain ,
Members absent:
Council/Agency Board Member poug 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
Public Works Director poug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler
Police Captain Mark Yokoyama
Assistant City Engir~eer Kamran~Dadbeh
Administrative Services Manager June Liu ~
, Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Finance Manager Matt Burton
Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper
City Clerk Denise Basham
Senior Citizens Commissioners present:
Demetria Devaney .
Thomas Ferguson .
Ted Lorber -
Bob Matthew
Ruth Schnipper
Gloria Straub
Mark Taylor
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
Mayor Luebben welcomed the Commissioners to the meeting.
The Senior Citizens Commissioners introduced themselves, informing of their committee
involvement.
Commissioner Ferguson led discussion with the City Council commenting that the Senior
Citizens Commission wishes to increase their communication with the City Council in
relation to City activities and issues of concern related to senior citizens. It is the desire of
the Commission to become more involved with the City, staff, and Council Members.
Commissioner Ferguson suggested that the Senior Citizens Commission meet with City
Council in this type of format three times per year.
Mayor Luebben complimented the Senior Citizens Commjssion on being a valuable tool of
communication in regard to senior issues. He stated that the City Council currently receives
the Commission's agenda and minutes, thus, meeting more frequently may not be
necessary.
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The City Manager suggested that the City Council periodically allow for the Senior Citizens
; Commissioners to provide a status update on their activities.
Council Member Narain commented on the unique and valuable services the Senior
Citizens Commissioners provide to the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore stated that Commissioners do have the ability to contact City
Council should there be an issue of concern.
Mayor Luebben clarified that all of the City Council meetings are open to the public and
allow for an opportunity for open dialogue with the public.
Council Member Mills remarked that City Council agendas and minutes are readily available
on the City of Cypress' website. '
Mayor Luebben suggested that staff work with the Senior Citizens Commission in
coordinating a quarterly report from the Commission to City Council.
Council Member Mills reminded that the Commissions are an extension of City Council and
that the City Council genuinely relies upon the Commission for feedback on community
issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore reiterated the Commission's importance of being the community's
. liaison to the City Council, encouraging Commissioners to continue working closely with staff
on community issues of concern.
Commissioner Matthew circulated the Senior Citizens Survey, providing an overview of his
findings. The Senior Citizens Commission will discuss how to best determine an action plan
for implementation of the senior population needs.
Mayor Luebben requested that staff provide copies of the Senior Citizens Survey for each
City Council Member, who will then provide their comments and feedback at a future date.
The Recreation and Community Services Director spoke of the positive result in conducting
needs assessment surveys and how those results assist staff with the implementation of
program offerings, and resources to the community.
Commissioner Devaney commented on the importance of keeping the community aware of
the Senior Citizens Center offerings and opportunities.
Commissioner Ferguson distributed information related to mental health funding and the
effects of such to the aging population.
Mayor Luebben thanked the Senior Citizens Commissioners for their attendance.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
The Public Works Director provided a presentation on a long-term infrastructure funding
proposal for incorporation into next Fiscal Year's Seven Year Capital tmprovement Program.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services spoke of the
financial impact to the City informing that the projected amount of $38 million does not
include the reserves set aside for contingencies or the emergency 30% of the City's
operating budget. Those two items will continue to grow based on the City's operating
budget and are not incorporated in this analysis. This figure also does not include the
current Fiscal Year's Capital Improvement Projects.
Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council that staff move forward with
the long-term infrastructure funding proposal.
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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 Stre~t; Party Negotiating With: Hopkins Real Estate Group;
Negotiating Party: Director of Community DevelopmendDeputy Executive Director; Under
Negotiation: Terms of Payment.
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 Au#hority; Negotiating Party: Director of Community
Development/Deputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment.
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 242-142-50; Consisting of
an Approximately 0.68 Acre Parcel at the Southwest Corner of Myra Avenue and Moody
Street; Party Negotiating With: Cypress Boys and Girls Club; Negotiating Party: Director of
Community DevelopmenUDeputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment.
At 6:15 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 Leroy Mills
Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain
Members absent:
Council/Agency Board Member poug 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
Public Works Director poug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler
Police Captain Mark Yokoyama
Assistant Ciry Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Building Official Bob Decker
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Administrative Services Manager June Liu
Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Recreation and
Community Services Director Laura Detweiler.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
Major Chad Vogelsang, Joint Forces Training Base, made a presentation to the City Council
regarding the Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy.
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Mayor Luebben presented a Resolution recognizing the Burgmeier Family as the 2007
Family of the Year.
The meeting was recessed at 7:22 p.m. for the 2007 Family of the Year Reception:
, The meeting was reconvened at 7:34 p.m.
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 reported that a joint meeting with the Senior Citizens Commission was
held, along with a workshop to discuss infrastructure needs at a total cost of $333 million.
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; Party Negotiating With: Hopkins Real Estate Group; Negotiating Party: Director of
Community Development/Deputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment.
The City Attorney stated that a briefing was provided on ongoing negotiations. 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, Rea~ 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
DevelopmendDeputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment. The City
Attorney stated that this item was not discussed in Closed Session.
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 242-142-50; Consisting of an
Approximately 0.68 Acre Parcel at the Southwest Corner of Myra Avenue and Moody
Street; Party Negotiating With: Cypress Boys and Girls Club; Negotiating Party: Director of
Community Development/Deputy Executive Director; Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment.
The City Attorney stated that this item was not discussed in Closed Session.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
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~ SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.)
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° Mayor Luebben asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Anne Hertz, Executive Director, Cypress Boys and Girls Club, thanked the City Council and
~ communit for their su ort and rovided an u date on ro rams and activities.
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Mike McGill, Cypress, spoke regarding the Benefit for Marines Christmas Party being held
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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 AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
REGARDING ADOPTION OF THE LATEST MODEL BUILDING, FIRE, ELECTRICAL, AND
PLUMBING CODES WITH AMENDMENTS FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
The Building Official provided background information on this item.
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 Mills, that the
City Council conduct the public hearing, take public testimony, and adopt the Ordinances by
title only, adopting the current model Building, Fire, Electrical, and Plumbing Codes, with
amendments, for the City of Cypress.
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. 1093
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 5-1 AND 5-2 OF
CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE,
THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING
CODES WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 2007
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2006 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM MECHANICAL
CODE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 2007 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM HOUSING CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE
UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS,
THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE AND
THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE STANDARDS AND
REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1032.
ORDINANCE NO. 1094
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND
THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
2005 EDITION, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 2007 CALIFORNIA ELEGTRICAL CODE
WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1034.
ORDINANCE NO. 1095
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 OF THE CYPRESS CITY CODE AND THEREBY
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE FOLLOWING CODES WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE 2006 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, ALSO KNOWN AS THE 2007 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING
CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL,
SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE, THE 1997 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
SOLAR ENERGY CODE, AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE MATERIAL AND
INSTALLATION STANDARDS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1035.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1096
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 5-3 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE
CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE FOLLOWING CODE WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS THERETO: THE
2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND REPLACING
ORDINANCE NO. 1033.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Item No. 2: CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE MID-TERM
REVIEW OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S FIVE YEAR
IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.
The Director of Community Development provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
It was the consensus of the Agency Board to continue the public hearing to receive public
testimony and review each Redevelopment Plan and the corresponding Implementation
Plans to the meeting of December 10, 2007.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
A/l matters listed on the Agenda under "Consent Calendar" are to be considered by fhe 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 Narain, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 13.
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. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 13, 2007.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of November
13, 2007, as submitted.
Item No. 4: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
Item No. 5: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE BURGMEIER FAMILY
AS THE 2007 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR. ,
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, recognizing the
Burgmeier Family as the 2007 Cypress Family of the Year.
RESOLUTION NO. 6064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
RECOGNIZING THE BURGMEIER FAMILY AS
THE 2007 CYPRESS FAMILY OF THE YEAR.
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Item No. 6: A REQUEST FOR A TWELVE-MONTH EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2006-08 A REQUEST TO EXTEND THE APPROVAL FOR THE
CONSTR,UCTION OF A WALGREENS DRUG STORE WITH A DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY
AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LINCOLN AVENUE AND VALLEY VIEW STREET
(6006 LINCOLN AVENUE) IN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City adopt the Resolution by title only, approving the Extension
of Conditional Use Permit No. 2006-08 (until November 13, 2008), subject to the conditions
attached to the Resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 6065
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2006-08 - WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN/BUILD OF
KEYCARD ACCESS SYSTEM AT CITY HALL AND COUNCIL CHAMBER. PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2007-11.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for
Design/Build of Keycard Access System at City Hall and Council Chamber, Public Works
Project No. 2007-11.
Item No. 8: ACCEPTANCE OF INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT DENNI
STREET AND VIA MAJORCA, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-29.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Installation of a Traffic Signal at
Denni Street and Via Majorca, Public Works Project No. 2006-29, as being satisfactorily
completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of $60,647;
and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $6,064.70 to Macadee Electrical Construction,
Inc., Chino, California; 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. 9: AWARD OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN OF LEMON/LIME
NEIGHBORHOOD STREET AND ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO. 2007-16.
Recommendation: That the City Council award a Consultant Services Agreement for
preparation of plans, specifications, and estimate for Design of Lemon/Lime Neighborhood
Street and Alley Improvements, Public Works Project No. 2007-16, for an amount not to
exceed $35,700, to W.G. Zimmerman Engineering Inc., 801 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite
200, Seal Beach, California 90740; and authorize $5,355 (15% of award amount) as
contingency to be used for unforeseen work; and direct the Director of Public Works/City
Engineer to act as Contract Officer.
Item No. 10: ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF ONE (1) 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER
FROM MITSUBISHI MOTORS OF NORTH AMERICA. ~
Recommendation: That the City: 1) Formally accept the donation of a 2008 Mitsubishi
Lancer ES, 4-door sedan; and 2) Approve additional appropriations of $6,000 in the
Equipment Replacement Fund to Account 4376-90-659-39 for outfitting of the vehicle; and
3) Approve the transfer of $6,000 from the City's General Fund (2200-11) to the Equipment
Replacement Fund (1200-90).
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Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF THE REORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DIVISION
; ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATIONS AND
COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITIONS OF REDEVELOPMENT/ECONOMIC
' DEVELOPMENT MANAGER PLANNING MANAGER SENIOR PLANNER AND SENIOR
CIVIL ENGINEER, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6042 TO ADD THE
CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE MID-MANAGEMENT PAY AND BENEFITS PLAN.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the reorganization of the
Community Development Department and Public Works Engineering Division; adopt the
Resolution by title only, establishing classifications and compensation for the positions of
Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager, Planning Manager, Senior Planner and
Senior Civil Engineer; and add these classifications to the Mid-Management Pay and Benefits
, plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 6066
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AND ACTING AS EX-OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, ESTABLISHING THE
CLASSIFICATIONS AND COMPENSATION FOR THE POSITIONS OF
REDEVELOPMENT/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, PLANNING MANAGER,
SENIOR PLANNER AND SENIOR CIVIL ENGINEER AND AMENDING RESOLUTION 6042 TO
ADD CLASSIFICATIONS TO THE MID-MANAGEMENT PAY AND BENEFITS PLAN.
Item No. 12: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER,
2007.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of October, 2007,
Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS
i FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-OS FOR WARRANTS NO. 83573 THROUGH 83780.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire
transfers for Fiscal Year 2007-08.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES:
Item No. 14: CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT AND COMPLY WITH A
MATERIALS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
PROJECTS.
The Public Works Director provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, that
the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, adding Article VIII to
Chapter 12 of the Cypress Municipal Code establishing a requirement to submit and comply
with a Materials Questionnaire for certain construction and demolition projects.
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
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE VI11 TO CHAPTER 12 OF THE
CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A REQUIREMENT
TO SUBMIT AND COMPLY WITH A MATERIALS QUESTIONNAIRE
FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION PROJECTS.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF LEASE WITH ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
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The Director of Community Development provided background information on this item.
Mayor Luebben asked about the size of the existing building currently housed by Fire
Station 17 as compared to the replacement building, and the lease amount.
The Director of Community Development responded that the lease provisions would allow
for the Orange County Fire Authority to occupy the existing site along with the land formerly
occupied by the Veterans of Foreign Wars building. The lease itself is rent free; the staff
report incorrectly states that the rent is $1 annually.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Mills, that the
City Council approve the lease with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) to operate
facilities as described within the document within the City of Cypress. This lease was
approved by the OCFA Board at their regularly scheduled rYleeting of November 15, 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
Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF LEASE WITH CYPRESS BOYS AND GIRLS CLU6.
The Director of Community Development provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Mayor Luebben and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, that the City
Council: 1) Approve the lease with the Cypress Boys and Girls Club to operate facilities as
described within the document within the City of Cypress; and 2) Appropriate a maximum of
$500,000 from account #4186-15-892-24 for the purposes of renovation and repair work to
the building located at 10161 Moody Street.
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
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.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Don Gras, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding upcoming Chamber events
and activities. ~
High school and college students attending for their government class introduced
. themselves.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Luebben requested reports from the Council Members on their respective cammittee
assignments.
Mayor Pro Tem Sevmore:
Attended the Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board
meeting. Attended a WestComm Board meeting.
Council Member Narain:
Attended a reception for Senator Tom Harman. Attended the Holiday Bazaar at the
Community Center.
Council Member Mills:
Attended the Chamber of Commerce Mixer. Attended the City of Buena Park Mayor's
Prayer Breakfast. Attended tfie Holiday Bazaar at the Community Center.
Mavor Luebben:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Administration Committee meeting.
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; Mayor Luebben read a letter of appreciation from the Cypress Village Homeowners
Association regarding the Cypress Police Department.
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; ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager asked for an update on Police Department activities.
i The Police Captain provided information on the low crime rates in the City. He provided
information on disaster preparedness including terrorist incidents and a Point of Dispensing
exercise held at Cypress College, which simulated a small pox outbreak. The Police
Ca tain further spoke of professional and personal development within the department.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Luebben adjourned the meeting at 8:21 p.m. to Monday,
December 10, 2007, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
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