Minutes 2007-12-10
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
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December 10, 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.
embers 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
Chief of Police Rick Hicks
Public Works Director poug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler
Police Captain Mark Yokoyama
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Administrative Services Manager June Liu
City Clerk Denise Basham
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
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WORKSHOP SESSION:
The Administrative Services Manager reported that representatives from the Orange
County Fire Authority were in attendance to present to City Council the first amendment
to the Amended Joint Powers Agreement.
Chief Chip Prather and Assistant Chief Laurie Zeller, Orange County Fire Authority,
provided a presentation on renewal of the Joint Powers Authority Agreement. The
current agreement is for the term July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2010. The proposal is
for a 20-year term, with exit options at each 10-year interval.
Mayor Luebben asked about the amendment being presented so far in advance
considering the City's current agreement does not expire until 2010.
Chief Prather responded that provisions within the Joint Powers Authority have
perimeters for completion by March 2008.
Assistant Chief Zeller reported that one proposed change is the addition of an
automatic allocation of 50% of available unencumbered fund balance to the Structural
Fire Fund Entitlement Fund every 10 years.
Mayor Luebben asked about the option of the unencumbered fund balance being
refunded to the Structural Fire Fund members.
Assistant Chief Zeller responded that the unencumbered fund balance may not be
refunded back to the Structural Fire Fund members because the funding is restricted.
However, the funds may be used for other emergency and/or fire prevention purchases
such as defibrillators.
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Mayor Pro Tem Seymore complimented the Orange County Fire Authority on their
presentation. ,
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; Party Negotiating With: Hopkins Real Estate Group;
Negotiating Party: Director of Community DevelopmenUDeputy Executive Director;
Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment.
At 6:02 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
Agency Counsel Dan Slater
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 poug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler
Police Captain Mark Yokoyama
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Administrative Services Manager June Liu
Redevelopment Project Manager Steve Clarke
Water Quality Manager Gonzo Vazquez
City Clerk Denise Basham
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Luebben.
INVOCATION: The Invocation was given by Chaplain Jerry Shumard, Cypress Police
Department.
PRESENTATIONS:
Chief Chip Prather, Orange County Fire Authority, made a presentation on the recent
Santiago Fire.
Mayor Luebben briefly commented about successes and accomplishments during his
term as Mayor, including the appointment of City Manager John Bahorski. He thanked
the community and fellow Council Members for the opportunity to serve as Mayor.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
The City Clerk opened the nominations for Mayor.
Council Member Mills moved and Council Member Bailey seconded the motion to
nominate Mayor Pro Tem Seymore for the office of Mayor. It was moved by Council
Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Mills, to close nominations.
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Mayor Pro Tem Seymore was unanimously elected Mayor by the following roil call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Mills, Narain, Seymore and Luebben
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Newly elected Mayor Seymore thanked his colleagues for this opportunity.
Mayor Seymore then asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Mayor Seymore nominated Council Member Mills for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Luebben nominated Council Member Bailey for the office of Mayor Pro
Tem.
It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Mills, to
close the nominations.
Council Member Mills was elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 GOUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Narain and Seymore
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey and Luebben
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Seymore presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Luebben. He commended
Mayor Luebben on his tenure as Mayor.
The meeting was recessed at 7:35 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:52 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 workshop with a presentation from the Orange
County Fire Authority was held to discuss the first amendment to the amended Joint
Powers Authority Agreement. No decision was made.
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 DevelopmendDeputy Executive Director;
Under Negotiation: Terms of Payment. The City Attorney stated that a briefing on
ongoing negotiations was provided.
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 Seymore asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
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Linda Metzidis, Cypress Masterworks Chorale, invited the City Council and community
to attend the "Welcome Yule" concert at Cypress College on December 16, 2007 at
4:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNC/L).
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Item No. 1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE MID-TERM REVIEW OF THE
_ CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY'S FIVE YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLANS.
The Redevelopment Project Manager provided background information on this item.
Agency Board Member Bailey asked about excess surplus and the possibility of being
in jeopardy of being in a penalty phase and what that penalty may be.
The Redevelopment Project Manager responded that, for the current reporting year of
2005-2006, there is not an excess surplus. However, there is a strong possibility that
there will be an excess surplus within the next reporting period.
Agency Board Member Bailey asked if one of the Agency's objectives is still to facilitate
a transit-oriented development in cooperation with the Orange County Transit Authority.
The Redevelopment Project Manager replied that there is a long-term objective for
transit-oriented development based on purviews set by the Orange County Transit
Authority.
Agency Board Member Bailey asked for an explanation about the Community Rental
Rehabilitation Program and implementation of such.
The Redevelopment Project Manager responded that the Community Rental
- Rehabilitation Program was created in conjunction with the adoption of the
Implementation Plan.
Agency Board Member Bailey asked for clarification on the Agency's action plan and
goals.
The Redevelopment Project Manager provided a brief overview of the action plans,
including retail development.
Agency Chair Luebben asked staff if consideration has been given to streamlining the
Agency's goals and querying City Council on such.
The Redevelopment Project Manager responded that the Agency Board does have the
opportunity to review the goals every five years.
Agency Counsel Slater clarified that the Implementation Plans are subject to review,
with the Agency Board to provide appropriate direction to staff. In two years, the
Agency Board will be required to adopt a new Implementation Plan.
The public hearing had previously been opened and continued from the November 26,
2007 meeting.
Agency Vice Chair Seymore asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of
, the item.
Samii Taylor Yakovetic, Cypress, spoke regarding inclusion of manufactured homes in
the affordable housing component in order to expand the available affordable housing
for the City.
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Agency Vice Chair Seymore asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against
the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was the consensus of the City Council to hold a future workshop for review of the
Redevelopment Agency's Five Year Implementation Plans.
It was moved by Agency Chair Luebben and seconded by Agency Vice Chair Seymore,
that the Agency Board conduct a public hearing to receive public testimony and review
each Redevelopment Plan and corresponding Implementation Plan, and receive and
file the Mid-Term Implementation Plan Review Report.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
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
recommendafions listed on the Agenda.
Council Member Luebben requested that Agenda Item No. 6 be pulled from the
Consent Calendar.
Council Member Narain requested that Agenda Item No. 8 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No 2 through 5, 7, and 9 through 12.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 26. 2007.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
November 26, 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: APPROVAL OF FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDED JOINT
POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE
AUTHORITY.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council approve the First Amendment to
the Amended Joint Powers Agreement of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and
direct staff to return the signed document to the Orange County Fire Authority, Clerk of
the Authority.
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Item No. 5: ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT FOR
THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Recommendation: That the City Council accept and direct staff to file the Fiscal Year
2006-2007 Annual Report of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency with the State
Department of Housing and Community Development by December 31, 2007.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZATION
TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR ADA CURB RAMP INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS
LOCATIONS. PUBUC WORKS PROJECT NO 2007-15
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the plans and specifications for
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Curb Ramp Installation at Various Locations,
Public Works Project No. 2007-15; and 2) Authorize staff to solicit bids for the project.
Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL
AND ARTERIAL STREETS OVERLAY PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2007-18.
Recommendation: That the City approve the plans and specifications for the
Residential and Arterial Streets Overfay, Public Works Project No. 2007-18.
Item No. 10: AWARD OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR MECHANICAL DESIGN
FOR REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEMS AT CITY HALL POLICE DEPARTMENT
SENIOR CENTER, AND MAINTENANCE YARD PUBUC WORKS PROJECT NO
2007-04.
Recommendation: That the City Council award a Consultant Services Agreement for
preparation of plans, specifications, and estimate for Replacement of HVAC Systems at
City Hall, Police Department, Senior Center, and Maintenance Yard, for an amount not to
exceed $110,730, to Marketable Engineered Projects, 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 156,
Torrance, California 90501; and authorize $16,600 (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. 11: ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS) TRAFFIC
GRANT.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)
Grant; and 2) Increase estimated revenues (3525-11-Grants) in the General Fund for the
grant total of $62,384; and 3) Approve appropriations from the fund balance of the
General Fund as follows: 4003-11-184-05 (overtime) in the amount of $62,384.
Item No. 12: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 FOR WARRANTS NO. 83781 THROUGH
83923.
Recommendation: Approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal
Year 2007-08.
Reqarding Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF GATEWAY MONUMENT SIGNS ON KATELLA AVENUE
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2007-21, Council Member Luebben commented that
the staff report is devoid of design photos or information that describes the monument
signs. He asked about pictures of the signs proposed on Katella Avenue.
The City Manager responded that the monument signs will be consistent with those
placed throughout the City. .
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Mayor Seymore, that the
City Council approve the plans and specifications for Construction of Gateway
Monument Signs on Katella Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2007-21.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Regardinq Item No. 8: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE 2007/08 RESIDENTIAL
AND ARTERIAL STREETS SLURRY SEAL PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2007-13,
Council Member Narain asked about the slurry seal process in comparison to that of -
asphalt.
The Public Works Director informed of the slurry seal process, stating that it acts as a
sealant to prolong the life of the asphalt underneath.
It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, that
the City Council: 1) Award a contract for the 2007/08 Residential and Arterial Streets
Slurry Seal, Public Works Project No. 2007-13, in the amount of $912,535, to the
lowest responsible bidder American Asphal~ South Inc., Fontana, California; and 2)
Authorize a contingency of $136,880.25 (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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES:
Item No. 13: AMENDMENT TO SECTION 13-21 OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL
CODE AND THE CITY'S WATER QUALITY ORDINANCE RELATIVE TO DOMESTIC
SEWAGE EXCEPTION.
The Water Quality Manager provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Narain,
that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, amending
Section 13-21 of the Cypress Municipal Code relative to the City's Water Quality
Ordinance and removing reference to domestic sewage as an exempted discharge under
the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND THE EX OFFICIO GOVERNING BODY OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, AMENDING CHAPTER 13
ARTICLE IV, SECTION 13-21 RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION
OF THE FEDERAL CLEAN WATER ACT.
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ORDINANCES (SECOND READING)•
Item No. 14: SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT AND COMPLY WITH A
MATERIALS QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
PROJECTS.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, that
the City Council adopt 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: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 1097 ~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, 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.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 15: APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES. ,
The City Clerk provided background information on this item.
Orange County Sanitation District Phil Luebben - Representative
(Meets 4th Wednesday of the Prakash Narain - Alternate
month - 7 p.m.; $170/mtg.)
League of California Cities Todd Seymore (Mayor) - Representative
Orange County Division Leroy Mills (Mayor Pro Tem) - Alternate
(Meets 2"d Thursday of the month - 6:45 p.m.)
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency Doug Bailey - Representative
(Meets 4"' Thursday of odd-numbered Leroy Mills - Alternate
months - 4 p.m.)
Southern California Association of Governments Leroy Mills - Representative
(Meets 1St Thursday of the month - Doug Bailey - Alternate
9: 30 a. m. - 2: 30 p. m.; $120/mtg.
Regional Rep., $70/mtg. Subregional Rep.)
City/Cypress School District Joint Leroy Mills
Steering Committee
(Meets as needed)
City/Anaheim Union High School Doug Bailey
District Joint Steering Committee
(Meets as needed)
Growth Management Area No. 2 Prakash Narain - Representative
(Measure M) Todd Seymore - Alternate
(Meets annually or semi-annually as needed)
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Orange County Fire Authority Todd Seymore - Representative
(Meets 4t`' Thursday of the month - Doug Bailey - Alternate
6:30 p.m.; $100/mtg.)
League of California Cities Todd Seymore (Mayor) - Representative
Legislative Delegate Program Leroy Mills (Mayor Pro Tem) - Alternate
Orange County Library Advisory Board Prakash Narain - Representative
(Meets as needed) Todd Seymore - Alternate
Joint Communications Center Executive Board Todd Seymore - Representative
(Meets quarterly or as needed) Leroy Mills - Alternate
Orange County Council of Governments Doug Bailey - Representative
(Meets 4th Thursday of the month - 9 a.m.) Leroy Mills - Alternate
OCTA West Cities Rail Study Policy Todd Seymore - Representative
Committee (Meets as needed)
Joint Forces Training Base Military Affairs Committee Leroy Mills
(Meets 4t" Tuesday of the month - 3:30 p.m.)
Business Retention, Attraction, Creation Todd Seymore (Mayor)
and Expansion Committee (BRACE) Doug Bailey
(Meets as needed) Prakash Narain - Alternate
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Narain,
that the City Council confirm the Mayor's appointments to the various organizations and
committees.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 16: REAPPOINTMENT OF CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE
COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT.
Council Member Luebben expressed his interest in serving as the City's representative
to the Orange County Vector Control District.
Mayor Seymore informed of Ms. Montez's dedication and accomplishments while
serving as the City's representative, along with her desire to continue to serve in that
capacity.
It was moved by Mayor Seymore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, that the City
Council reappoint Sandra Montez as the Cypress representative to the Orange County
Vector Control District for a two year term of office.
As a substitute motion, it was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by
Council Member Bailey to appoint himself to serve on the Orange County Vector
Control District.
The substitute motion failed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey and Luebben
NOES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Narain, Mills and Seymore
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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The original motion by Mayor Seymore was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBEJ~S: None
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.
Item No. 17: ELECTION OF AGENCY CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
The Agency Secretary opened the nominations for Agency Chair.
Agency Board Member Mills moved and Agency Member Bailey seconded the motion,
to nominate Agency Vice Chair Seymore for the office of Agency Chair. It was moved
by Agency Vice Chair Seymore and seconded by Agency Member Narain, to close the
nominations.
Agency Vice Chair Seymore was unanimously elected Agency Chair by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
The Agency Chair then asked for nominations for the office of Agency Vice Chair.
Agency Board Member Luebben nominated Agency Board Member Bailey for the office
of Agency Vice Chair.
Agency Board Member Bailey nominated Agency Board Member Mills for the office of
Agency Vice Chair.
It was moved by Agency Board Member Narain and seconded by Agency Board
Member Mills, to close the nominations.
The motion to elect Agency Board Member Ba,iley as Agency Vice Chair failed by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Luebben
NOES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Mills and Seymore
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Agency Board Member Mills was unanimously elected Agency Vice Chair by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Mills and Seymore
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
Samii Taylor Yakovetic, Cypress, spoke regarding Lincoln Center Mobile Home Park.
Mayor Seymore acknowledged the numerous high school students in the audience.
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ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Seymore requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Narain:
Attended the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Extravaganza. Attended the Cypress
Holiday Sing at the Civic Cen#er. Congratulated Oxford Academy on being rated the
number four school in the nation.
Council Member Luebben:
Attended a BRACE meeting at the Community Center. Attended the O.C. Sanitation
District meetings. Toured the USS Rushmore in Seal Beach. Attended the Chamber of
Commerce Holiday Extravaganza. Attended the Cypress Holiday Sing at the Civic
Center. Emceed the VFW holiday party. Commented on Oxford Academy and
Cypress High School rankings. Commented on Cypress High School Varsity Football
CIF Championship and Girls Volleyball CIF Championship as well as other athletic
accomplishments at Cypress High School.
Council Member Bailev:
Attended the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Extravaganza. Attended the American
Association of Public Works awards lunct~eon. Attended the Cypress High School
Varsity Football CIF Championship game. Spoke regarding City investments and
assured Cypress residents that the structured investments are not held in the State
pool and pose no risk to the City's funds.
Mavor Pro Tem Mills:
Spoke regarding a Southern California Association of Governments resolution.
Attended the Americana Kick-Off Awards at Cypress College. Attended a DARE
graduation at Landell Elementary School. Attended the Marines benefit hosted by the
Cypress Police Department. Toured the USS Rushmore in Seal Beach. Attended a
local government policy breakfast. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Holiday
Extravaganza. Attended a SCAG Transportation and Communications Committee
meeting. Attended the Cypress Holiday Sing at the Civic Center. Attended the
Christmas party for senior center volunteers at the Senior Center. Attended a DARE
graduation at Cawthon Elementary School.
Mavor Sevmore:
Attended the Americana Kick-Off Awards at Cypress College. Attended the Marines
benefit hosted by the Cypress Police Department. Toured the USS Rushmore in Seal
Beach. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Holiday Extravaganza. Attended the
Cypress Holiday Sing at the Civic Center. Attended the FOCCA Christmas party.
Council Member Luebben commented on the stability of the City investments. He
further suggested that the City Council hold a future workshop session to discuss
solutions raised in regard to the Lincoln Center Mobile Home park residents.
The City Manager informed that staff will prepare a memo to City Council updating
them on the Lincoln Center Mobile Home park discussions. The City Council could
then consider holding a workshop session in the future, if needed.
Mayor Seymore expressed congratulations to Oxford Academy on their recent U.S.
News and World Report as being ranked fourth in the nation.
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked the City Council for their successful year, and wished
everyone a safe and sane holiday.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Seymore adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. to Monday,
January 14, 2008, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
MAYOR OF THE CITY F CYPRESS
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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