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Minutes 2008-03-24 9 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD March 24, 2008 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Seymore in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Qrange Avenue, Cypress, California. Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Todd Seymore Council/Agency Board Member Doug Bailey Council/Agency Board Member Phil Luebben Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain Members absent: Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Leroy Mills Staff present: City Manager John Bahorski City Attorney William Wynder Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey Public Works Director Doug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler Police Captain Mark Yokoyama Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Administrative Services Manager June Liu Finance Manager Matt Burton Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins Senior Planner Doug Hawkins Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper City Clerk Denise Basham ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: The following spoke regarding the Non-Profit Contribution Grant requests for Fiscal Year 2008-2009: Pat Edep, Cypress Art League Steve Sultzer, Cypress Pops Orchestra Mike Kobel, Toastmasters Becky White, Special Olympics WORKSHOP SESSION: The City Manager commented that the workshop is to allow City Council an opportunity to review the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Non-Profit Contribution Grant Requests. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that the Non-Profit Contribution Policy allows Cypress based non-profit groups an opportunity to request direct and indirect funding support for recreational, cultural, and social programs. She identified the difference between direct and indirect funding, informing that staff is recommending the same level of funding as provided for in Fiscal Year 2007-08 and limiting groups to 15 facility uses. The Recreation and Community Services Director introduced staff members Dena Diggins, Recreation Superintendent, and Jeff Draper, Recreation Supervisor. The Recreation and Community Services Director further reported that staff is seeking direction from City Council for approval of allowing staff to reserve facilities for non-profit groups prior to the Non-Profit Grant process. The current rental policy allows for resident groups to reserve the facility 15 months in advance and non-resident groups to reserve the facility 11 months in advance. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 Council Member Luebben commented. on the increased demand for use of the Cypress Community Center due to the recent remodel and asked if the funds from facility rentals are used to supplement or offset programming costs. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that revenues generated from facility rentals are used to off>;et operating costs for the Recreation and Park District with a noticeable increase in facility rental revenues due to 11ie building's recent remodel. The Recreation and Community Services Director reviewed the grant requests that are consistent with the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 level of support, along with the requests that are above the Fiscal Year 2007-2008 level of support. Of note is the $7,500 request from Acacia Adult Day Care Center which has recer>Itly relocated from Cypress to Garden Grove. Staff is recommendin $2,600 in direct fundin in su ort of trans ortin C ress 9 g pp P g Yp residents to/from the Garden Grove facility. The Recreation and Community Services Director informed of the one-time $15,000 staff/maintenance funding for the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild in order to assist the group in either relocating or making improvements to a new venue. This amount equates to the same level of support that has been provided in maintenance costs at the Oxford School site. Council Member Luebben asked for clarification on the recommended funding amount of $349,515 as compared to the additional requests. The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that staff has budgeted according to the recommended funding amount; if City Council desires to approve funding support beyond staff's recommendations then budget reductions would need to be made. Mayor Seymore commented that staff has been directed to reduce their budgets for Fiscal Year 2008-2009. Council Member Luebben commented on the additional funding request from the Cypress Pops Orchestra, and suggested that consideration be given for such. Council Member Bailey asked if the additional funding request from the Cypress Pops Orchestra is a one-time request or does staff anticipate it being ongoing. The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that the Cypress Pops Orchestra would need to submit a grant request each year. Mr. Sultzer commented that it is hoped that the additional funding request from the Cypress Pops Orchestra be annual, informing that some of their corporate grants have been lost. Council Member Luebben asked about the possibility of the City funding only the Cypress Pops Orchestra Concerts-on-the-Green and not those concerts held at the Cypress School District sites. Mayor Seymore questioned the recommended funding for the Acacia Adult Day Care Center as compared to Fiscal Year 2007-2008. Council Member Bailey stated that he would support additional funding for the Special Olympics should funding be reduced for the Acacia Adult Day Care Center. Mayor Seymore commented on possible funding reduction options based on the current requests. Council Member Narain asked about the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild in regard to their facility concerns. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that staff continues to have dialogue with representatives of the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild in an effort to determine a new venue for that group. The Joint Forces Training Base and the Anaheim Union High School District are potential location options. 2 9fi CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 Council Member Bailey asked if Cypress College could be a venue for the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild. The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that staff has not spoken to representatives of Cypress College; however, Cypress Civic Theatre Guild members have. It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Seymore, to approve the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Non-Profit Contribution Grant Requests. The motion was carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, and Seymore NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben 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 Seymore. Members present: Mayor/Agency Chair Todd Seymore Council/Agency Board Member Doug Bailey Council/Agency Board Member Phil Luebben Council/Agency Board Member Prakash Narain Members absent: Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Leroy Mills Staff present: City Manager John Bahorski City Attorney William Wynder Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey Public Works Director Doug Dancs Recreation and Community Services Director Laura Detweiler Police Captain Mark Yokoyama Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Administrative Services Manager June Liu Finance Manager Matt Burton Redevelopment Project Manager Steve Clarke Senior Planner Doug Hawkins Associate Planner Kori Nevarez Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper Human Resources Manager Cathy Thompson City Clerk Denise Basham PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Seymore. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Seymore presented a proclamation to the staff of West Cities Police Communications Center proclaiming the week of April 13-19, 2008 as "National Public Safety Dispatcher Week" in the City of Cypress. Lorenzo Tyner, Orange County Sanitation District, presented an overview of sewer rates. 3 97 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 Council Member Luebben commented on the recent criticisms of the Orange County Sanitation District due to the recent rate increases. He expressed appreciation to Mr. Tyner for his presentation and the explanation for the rate increases. Council Member Narain commented on the efficiency of the Orange County Sanitation District and asked about the rates compared to the Los Angeles Sanitation District. Mr. Tyner responded that it is difficult to compare the Orange County and Los Angeles agencies, however, on a future date he could provide City Council with rate comparisons. The City Manager introduced new Pubtic Works employees Alvin Papa and Nick Mangkalakiri. 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 was held to review the Fiscal Year 2008- 2009 Non-Profit Contribution Grant Requests. He stated that City Council directed staff to stay with the current funding mechanism. 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. Darlene Allen, Cypress Pops Orchestra, spoke regarding the upcoming concert schedule and Cypress Pops Orchestra's usage of City facilities. Linda Metzidis, Cypress Masterworks Chorale, spoke regarding the spring concert on March 30, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Anne Nieto, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 21. Sandy Purtle, Cypress, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 22. 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 REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-14, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A LIGHT MANUFACTURING BUSINESS LOCATED AT 5960 LAKESHORE DRIVE IN THE PCM PLANNED COMMERCIAVLIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE. The Associate Planner provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Seymore asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Seymore asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Narain, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-17, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution. 4 98 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, and Seymore NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills RESOLUTION NO. 6074 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-14 -WITH CONDITIONS. CONSENT CALENDAR: All matters listed on fhe 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. The City Attorney requested that Agenda Item No. 7 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Luebben requested that Agenda Item No. 18 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Narain requested that Agenda Item No. 19 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Mayor Seymore, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 6 and 8 through 17. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, and Seymore NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills Item No. 2: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH 10, 2008. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of March 10, 2008, as submitted. Item No. 4: PROCLAIMING APRIL 5. 2008 AS "ARBOR DAY" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim April 5, 2008 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 13-19. 2008 AS "NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of April 13-19, 2008 as "National Public Safety Dispatcher Week" in the City of Cypress. 5 99 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES ~ MARCH 24, 2008 Item No. 6: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE.PERMIT NO. 2007-06, A REQUEST TO INSTALL A STEALTH CELLULAR ANTEPJNA FACILITY ON AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL CENTER SIGN, LOCATED AT 4480 LINCOLN AVENUE IN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2007-06, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 6075 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNOIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2007-06 - WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 8: ACCEPTANCE OF CATCH BASIN SCREEN INSTALLATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2007-08. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Catch Basin Screen Installations, Public Works Project No. 2007-08, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of $52,299.94; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $5,23t~ to G2 Construction, Garden Grove, 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. Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 17221. PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4852 LINCOLN AVENUE. Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 17221 and authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map. it Item No. 10: ACCEPTANCE OF REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PANELS AT MAINTENANCE YARD, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2006-24. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Replacement of Electrical Panels at Maintenance Yard, Public Works Project No. 2006-24, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of $65,894.10; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $6,589.41 to Raasch Contracting Services, Upland, 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. Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE RESIDENTIAL AND ARTERIAL STREETS OVERLAY, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2007-18 Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a Professional Services Contract, in an amount not to exceed $57,335, for Construction Management Services for the Residential and Arterial Streets Overlay 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; and 2) Authorize a contingency of $8,600 (15% of Contract Amount), and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within budgetary authority. s ~a CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 Item No. 12: APPROPRIATE PROPOSITION 1 B FUNDS TO THE CITY'S CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FUND. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Authorize staff to apply to the State Department of Finance for release of Proposition 1 B bond funds for listed projects; and 2) Increase appropriations in the City's Capital Improvement Projects Fund for the addition of $700,000 into Account No. 4186-15-894-27 for the Moody Street Beautification Project, and $92,700 into Account No. 4186-15-472-21 for the Residential Rehabilitation Program; and 3) Increase estimated revenues in the City's Capital Improvement Projects Fund by $792,700 (Account No. 3525-15). Item No. 13: 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 $7,449; and 3) Approve appropriations from the fund balance of the General Fund as follows: 4003-11-188-05 (overtime) in the amount of $7,449. Item No. 14: AMENDMENT TO JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT - INTEGRATED LAW AND JUSTICE AGENCY FOR ORANGE COUNTY. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, amending the Joint Powers Agreement for the Integrated Law and Justice Agency for Orange County (ILJAOC), which amends an earlier Council Resolution dated December 6, 2006. The original Resolution authorized the City of Cypress to participate in the ILJAOC and authorized the Mayor to execute the Amended Joint Powers Agreement (JPA); and 2) Authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to execute any related documents consistent with the implementation of this Agreement and grant continuing authority to the City Manager to execute anticipated amendments to the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) as recommended by the Chief of Police and approved by the City Attorney and determined to be non-substantive in nature; and 3) Ratify the COPLINK System Use Policy, specifically authorizing the Chief of Police to execute the document and an amendments on behalf of the Cit . Y Y RESOLUTION NO. 6076 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE INTEGRATED LAW AND JUSTICE AGENCY FOR ORANGE COUNTY (ILJAOC). Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE WITH NEW WORLD SYSTEMS. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the agreement with New World Systems in the amount of $500,893 for the purchase of new Financial Accounting Software in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Item No. 16: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY. 2008. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of February, 2008. Item No. 17: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-08 FOR WARRANTS NO. 85275 THROUGH 85460. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2007-08. 7 ~O~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 Regarding Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH ALLIANCE RESOURCE CONSULTING. LLC TO CONDUCT THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF REDEVELOPMENT/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND PLANNING MANAGER, the City Attorney stated that there are language modifications to this contract that have not been finalized. Staff and the City Attorney respectfully request approval of the contract subject~to contract language modifications. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Mayor Seymore, that the City Council approve the contract with Alliance Resource Consulting, LLC to conduct the recruitment process for the classifications of Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager and Planning Manager, subject to final language approved by the City Attorney. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, and Seymore NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills Recreation and Park District Matters: Regarding Item No. 18: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS PARKS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2008-01, Council Member Luebben asked if this is part of the continued series of park playground equipment upgrades that have been requested over the past several years. The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that this is the final in a series of 16 playground equipment upgrades. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Narain, that the City Council, acting as tfae ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve the plans and specifications for the installation of playground equipment and protective surfacing in various City parks. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, and Seymore NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills Regarding Item No. 19: APPROVAL OF A THREE-YEAR PYROTECHNIC CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MULTI-AGENCY JULY 4 FIREWORKS CELEBRATION WITH TWO ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OPTIONS, Council Member Narain encouraged the public's attendance to this annual event, and asked staff about the shared expenses of the event. The Recreation and Community Services Director replied that the cities of Cypress, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, and the Rossmoor Community Services District have shared expenses and resources. The Joint Forces Training Base provides the facility and a large amount of staffing. It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Council Member Luebben, that the City Council, acting as the ex-officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, approve a three (3) year contract services agreement with two (2) one (1) year extension options with Fireworks America for pyrotechnics displayed at the annual multi-agency July 4th Fireworks Celebration commencing July 4, 2008, in an amount not to exceed $76,920 over the five (5) year contract period. 8 I 10~ CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, and Seymore NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ORDINANCES No items. NEW BUSINESS: No items. RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as fhe Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors. No items. CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency. It was moved by Agency Board Member Luebben and seconded by Agency Board Member Bailey, that the Redevelopment Agency approve Consent Calendar Item No. 20. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain and Seymore NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Mills Consent Calendar: Item No. 20: CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND HOPKINS REAL ESTATE GROUP. Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency approve Amendment No. 2 to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement ("ENA") between the Agency and Hopkins Real Estate Group ("Hopkins") for the Agency owned 13.329 acre property located at the northwest corner of Katella Avenue and Winners Circle (the "Site"), and authorize the Agency Chair to execute the Amendment. END OF CONSENT CALENDAR New Business: Item No. 21: ADOPTION OF A NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE LEMON AND LIME NEIGHBORHOOD. The Redevelopment Project Manager provided background information on this item. Agency Board Member Bailey asked about the homeowners association as related to the revised recommendations on page 2 of the Agenda Report. The Redevelopment Project Manager responded that the structure has carried on as the property owners have changed. Agency Chair Seymore questioned the activeness of the homeowners association and the group's desire to update the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions. 9 103 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 The Redevelopment Project Manager responded that there is indication that the homeowners association is active and there are no indications about the group's desire to update the Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions. It was moved by Agency Board Member Luebben and seconded by Agency Board Member Narain, that the Cypress Redevelopment Agency adopt a Neighborhood Improvement Plan for the City's Lemon and Lime neighborhood, which was prepared in partnership with Jamboree Housing corporation. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain and Seymore NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Mills ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS: Item No. 22: RENAMING OF OAK KNOLL PARK TO TIGER WOODS PARK. (Council Member Luebben) Council Member Luebben commented on the numerous a-mails received from members of the Cypress Federal Little League in opposition to the proposed Oak Knoll Park renaming. He requested that this item be withdrawn from the Agenda. Mayor Seymore requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member Bailey: Attended a District 29 Little League meeting. Commented on naming of a park after Tiger Woods. Council Member Narain: Attended the Cypress Pops Orchestra fundraiser. Attended an Orange County Transportation Authority meeting at Los Alamitos Medical Center. Council Member Luebben: Attended an O.C. Sanitation District meeting. Attended swim meets at EI Toro High School. Attended a Lexington Junior High School Site Council meeting. Attended a series of Anaheim Union High School District basketball games. Mayor Seymore: Attended the Cypress Village Homeowners Association pancake breakfast. Attended a community coffee meeting with Congressman Ed Royce. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Executive Committee Special meeting. Attended the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Oak Knoll Park. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda. None. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: The City Manager encouraged residents to tour City parks as various ones have had turf improvements. The City Manager informed of staff's diligence in complying with the necessary 1.5% budget cuts for Fiscal Year 2008-09 and stated that the budget will soon be presented to City Council. Council Member Luebben asked about the status of the artificial grass ordinance. 10 10~ 4 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 24, 2008 The Cit Mana er res on th y g p ded at staff is pursuing a revision to the artificial grass ordinance, further informing that the Orange County Water District offer rebates for the installation of artificial turf. Mayor Seymore stated that the Annual Arbor Day Celebration would be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at Pinewood Park. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Seymore adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to Monday, April 14, 2008, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. v V MAYOR OF TWE CITY CYPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 11