Agenda 2008-10-27 _ AGENDA
_ _ _ ~ CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
PRO ESS
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008
5:00 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 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 than three minutes i
each.
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as
otherwise provided by law, 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 endaslMinutes are available at www.ci.c ress.ca.us.
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WORKSHOP GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY'S GENERAL
RNIA
RATE ASE APPLICATION TO THE CALIFO
SESSION C
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS:
SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of Cases: One
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
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
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REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR)
The public may at this time address the members of fhe 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 fhe City Council, please complete the
white SPEAKER'S CARD. The card is available at the 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 (1 - 2)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended by the City Council and/or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONSIDERATION OF THE 2008
UPDATE OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE CYPRESS
GENERAL PLAN.
Prepared bv: Kori Nevarez. Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution
by title only, title as follows, adopting the 2008 Update of the Housing
Element of the Cypress General Plan and adopt the associated
Negative Declaration in accordance with the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting the 2008 Update of the Housing Element of the
General Plan of the City of Cypress and Adopting the
Associated Negative Declaration for the Same 2008
Update of the Housing Element.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE RELATED TO FEES AND CHARGES
FOR CERTAIN CITY AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK
DISTRICT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES, AND AMENDMENT OF A
CYPRESS POLICE DEPARTMENT PENALTY SCHEDULE
RELATED TO CERTAIN FINES FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS.
Prepared bv: June Liu, Director of Recreation and Community
Services and Alisha Farnell, Management Analyst
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting at the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, conduct a Public Hearing concerning the establishment
of a Master Fee Schedule and the Cypress Police Department
Penalty Schedule, and adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as
follows, establishing a master schedule of fees and charges for
certain City and Recreation and Park District services and activities,
and amending certain fines for parking violations within the Cypress
Police Department Penalty Schedule.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Establishing a Master Schedule of Fees Related to Fees
and Charges for Certain City and Recreation and Park
District Services and Activities.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Amending Certain Fines for Parking Violations Within
the Cypress Police Department Penalty Schedule.
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 should be read by title
only prior to taking any action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (3 - 13)
3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
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4. ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21A-19 OF
THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE REVISING THE FORMAL BID
LIMIT FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS.
Prepared bv: Kamran Dadbeh, Assistant City Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinance by
title only, title as follows, amending Section 21 A-19 of the Cypress
Municipal Code revising the formal bid limit for public works projects.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Section 21 A-19 of the Cypress
Municipal Code Revising the Formal Bid Limit for
Public Works Projects.
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5. SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO EXPAND CHAPTER 2
OF THE CITY CODE BY ADDING ARTICLE XI TITLED
"ESTABLISHMENT OF A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE" TO INCLUDE
SECTIONS 2-135 THROUGH 2-137 WHICH ALSO AMENDS
PORTIONS OF CHAPTERS 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 20 AND 21
PERTAINING TO FEES FOR SERVICES.
Prepared bv: June Liu, Director of Recreation and Communitv
Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the
ex-officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, adopt the Ordinance by title only, title as follows,
expanding Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Cypress by adding
Article XI titled "Establishment of a Master Fee Schedule" to include
Sections 2-135 through 2-137 which also amends portions of
Chapters 4, 5, 13, 15, 16, 20 and 21.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
and Acting as Ex-Officio Governing Board of Directors of
the Cypress Recreation and Park District, Expanding
Chapter 2 of the Code of the City of Cypress by Adding
Article XI "Establishing a Master Schedule of Fees" to
Include Sections 2-135 and 2-137 Related to Fees and
Charges for Certain City and Recreation and Park District
Services Activities, and to Amend Portions of Chapters 4,
5, 13, 15, 16, 20 and 21 of the Cypress Municipal Code
Pertaining to Fees for Services.
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Meeting of October 13, 2008
Prepared bv: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
7. APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008/09
OVERLAY PROJECT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT N0.2008-17.
Prepared bv: Nick Mangkalakiri, Assistant Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the plans and
specifications for the 2008/09 Overlay Project, Public Works Project
No. 2008-17.
8. APPROVAL OF TASK ORDER NO. 1 WITHIN THE EXISTING
ON-CALL CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR SEWER
REHABILITATION AT CERRITOS AVENUE AND ORANGE
AVENUE.
Prepared bv: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve Task Order
No. 1 in the amount of $136,125 for design services for sewer
rehabilitation of Cerritos Avenue (Project No. 2008-24) and Orange
Avenue (Project No. 2008-32) to Lee & Ro, Inc.; 2) Authorize $20,400
as contingency to be used for unforeseen work; and 3) Direct the
Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as Contract Officer.
9. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2007-11 AND
VARIANCE N0.2007-07, A REQUEST FOR A ONE YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE PREVIOUS APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT
THREE CONDOMINIUM UNITS LOCATED AT 8705 LA SALLE
STREET IN THE RM-20 RESIDENTIAL-MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE.
Prepared bv: Judy Aquino, Assistant Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by
title only, titles as follows, approving the extension of Conditional Use
Permit No. 2007-11 and Variance No. 2007-07 (until August 27, 2009),
subject to the original 68 conditions attached in Exhibit "A" of the
Resolutions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving aOne-Year Extension of Conditional Use
Permit No. 2007-11 -With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving aOne-Year Extension of Variance No. 2007-07
-With Conditions.
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10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN EXTENSION
OF THE TIME PERIOD TO PURSUE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
AGENCY OWNED PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 5732 AND 6122
LINCOLN AVENUE.
Prepared bv: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Protect Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, authorizing the extension of the time period to
pursue development of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency owned
properties located at 5732 Lincoln Avenue and 6122 Lincoln Avenue.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Affirming the Intention of the City Council That Certain
Properties Acquired by the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency with Low and Moderate Income Housing Funds
Be Used for the Development of Low and Moderate
Income Housing.
11. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
SEPTEMBER, 2008.
Prepared bv: Richard Storev, Assistant City Manaaer/Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of September, 2008.
12. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR WARRANTS
NO.85495 THROUGH 85497 AND 88332 THROUGH 88551.
Prepared bv: Richard Storev, Assistant City Manaaer/Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
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Recreation and Park District Matters:
13. AWARD OF A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR A RECREATION INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY.
Prepared bv: June Liu, Director of Recreation and Community
Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex-officio
governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Award a professional consulting services contract for
preparation of a Recreation Infrastructure Study to MIG, in the amount
of $86,100; and 2) Appropriate $86,100 from the unrestricted fund
balance of the Recreation and Park District Unreserved General Fund
to Account No. 4189-12-301-10.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORDINANCES
No items.
NEW BUSINESS
No items.
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex-Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
No items.
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CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one
motion unless a member of the Redevelopment Agency requests separate
action on a specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (14):
14. JOINT ITEM TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE 12 FOOT
DEEP STRIP OF STREET FRONTAGE ON THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8941-8951 WALKER STREET.
Prepared bv: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the Cypress City Council and
Redevelopment Agency Board: 1) Adopt the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the Agency's
payment of the acquisition costs for the City of Cypress' acquisition of
certain real property for the Walker Street right-of-way; and 2) Adopt
the Cypress City Council Resolution by title only, title as follows,
consenting to the payment by the Cypress Redevelopment Agency of
the acquisition costs for and approving a purchase and sale agreement
between the City and Jose M. and Lucy Rosales for the City's
acquisition of certain real property for the Walker Street right-of-way;
and 3) Approve an appropriation from the unreserved fund balance of
the Special Gas Tax 2106 Fund in the amount of $400,000 to account
number 4176-22-493-21 (Land Acquisition); and 4) Approve the
transfer of $400,000 from the Lincoln Avenue Redevelopment Fund
(2200-37) to the Special Gas Tax 2106 Fund (1200-22).
A Resolution of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency,
Approving the Agency's Payment of the Acquisition
Costs for the City of Cypress' Acquisition of Certain
Real Property for the Walker Street Right-of-Way.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Consenting to the Payment by the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency of the Acquisition Costs for and Approving a
Purchase and Sale Agreement Between the City and
Jose M. And Lucy Rosales for the City's Acquisition of
Certain Real Property for the Walker Street Right-of-Way.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, November 10,
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
22"d day of October, 2008.
Denise Basham, City Clerk
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