Agenda 2008-05-12AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2008
5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P. M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
Executive Board Room
ROLL CALL MAYOR/AGENCY CHAIR TODD SEYMORE
MAYOR PRO TEM/AGENCY VICE CHAIR LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER DOUG BAILEY
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
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 Phan three minutes
each.
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as
otherwise provided bylaw, 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.
Cit Council A endas/Minutes are available at www. ci. c ress. ca. us.
May 12, 2008
WORKSHOP
SESSION
Recess the meeting.
CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 ANNUAL BUDGET
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Blythe v. North Orange County Community
College District, et al.
Case Number 00103466
Orange County Superior Court
7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION TO CYPRESS REGION 154
AYSO GIRLS UNDER 10 ALL STAR TEAM FOR
WINNING THE CALIFORNIA STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP
INTRODUCTION OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS
RAFAEL TAVERAS AND MATTHEW WARD
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REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
May 12, 2008
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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 fhe 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended by fhe City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
No items.
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. Ordinances on the Consent Calendar for second reading
should be read by title only prior to their adoption.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 - 8)
1. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
May 12, 2008
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2. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING SPECIFIC
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2007-01, A REQUEST TO AMEND THE
CYPRESS BUSINESS 8~ PROFESSIONAL CENTER SPECIFIC
PLAN REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO LANDSCAPING AND
BUILDING SETBACKS, INCLUDING THE DISTANCE OF LOADING
AREAS FROM PROPERTY LINES, THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE
AREA FOR WALL SIGNS, AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN
GUIDELINES.
Prepared bv: Doug Hawkins, Senior Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance
by title only, title as follows, adopting Specific Plan Amendment
No. 2007-01.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Adopting an Amendment to Sections V.E.1.a.,
V.E.1.b, V.E.4.b.1, VII.C.2.a., and Exhibits 10 and 14 of
the Cypress Business & Professional Center Specific Plan,
Amending Building and Loading Area Setbacks, Signage
and Landscape Criteria, Respectively.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Meeting of April 28, 2008
Prepared bv: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
4. CONSIDERATION OF OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED INCREASES
TO THE FEDERAL LIMITATIONS ON THE MAXIMUM SIZE AND
WEIGHT OF TRUCKS ALLOWED ON U.S. INTERSTATE
HIGHWAYS.
Prepared bv: Alisha Farnell. Management Analvst
Recommended Action: That the City Council formally oppose any
proposed increases to the federal limitations on the maximum size and
weight of trucks that are allowed on U.S. interstate highways, and
authorize the Mayor to send a letter of opposition to Senators Barbara
Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, as well as to Congressman Ed Royce.
May 12, 2008
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5. REQUEST FOR STREET NAME CHANGES FOR STREETS
ACCESSING CYPRESS COLLEGE CAMPUS.
Prepared bv: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the request for
the street name changes for the streets accessing the Cypress College
campus.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTION OF GATEWAY MONUMENT
SIGNS ON KATELLA AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NO.2007-21.
Prepared bv: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the
Construction of Gateway Monument Signs on Katella Avenue, Public
Works Project No. 2007-21, as being satisfactorily completed in
conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of
$58,000; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $5,800 to Bravo
Sign & Design, Inc., Anaheim, California, thirty-five (35) days after
Notice of Completion is filed, if no claims or objections have been filed;
and 3) Authorize the City Clerk to release the Labor and Materials Bond
and the Faithful Performance Bond upon expiration of the required lien
period, if no claims or objections have been filed, upon concurrence of
the Director of Public Works.
7. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
FOR ON-CALL CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT/INSPECTION/ENGINEERING SERVICES.
Prepared bv: Alvin Papa, Senior Civil Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council award a Professional
Services Agreement for On-Call Construction
Management/Inspection/Engineering Services to Jacobs Field Services
North America, Inc., 5757 Plaza Drive, Suite 100, Cypress, California
90630 and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as
Contract Officer.
May 12, 2008
8. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 85466 THROUGH 85467 AND WARRANTS NO. 85958
THROUGH 86160.
Prepared bv' 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 Year 2007-08.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
No items.
RECREATION 8~ 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.
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No items.
May 12, 2008
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ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
.Reports on Committee Assignments
.Other 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 MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Special Meeting, to be held on Tuesday, May 20, 2008,
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
7th day of May, 2008.
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Denise Basham, City Clerk
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