Agenda 99-04-26 CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
April 26, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: 5:00 P.M., 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress
ROLL CALL: Council Members McCoy, McGill, Sondhi, Mayor Pro Tem Piercy,
and Mayor Keenan
MEETING WITH SUPERVISOR JIM SILVA
Items of Discussion:
1. Orange County Fire Authority Equity Study.
2. All ERAF related State Bills.
3. Cooperative City/County Projects:
a. Cypress Acres, Phase III
b. Ball Road Storm Drain
4. Orange County Transportation Authority's Light Rail Project, Phase II.
WORKSHOP SESSION: Discussion with Festival Committee on Potential
Relocation of the 1999 Cypress Community Festival.
Approval of "Rediscover Lincoln" Street Banner Design.
Lincoln Streetscape Completion Celebration.
CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING
LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Via Maria, Inc., v. City of Cypress, et al
USDCC No. SACV 98-171 AHS (EEx)
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -
ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(b)
Number of potential cases: One
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
INVOCATION: Pastor Norm Johnson, Cypress Park Community Church
PRESENTATIONS: Presentation by Eric Oldar of the Department of Forestry
and Fire Prevention Regarding the Tree Donation Program.
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Presentation of Mayor's Proclamation Declaring April 26,
1999, as "Arbor Day" and Presentation by Brian Sunley,
President of the Friends of Cypress Recreation and Parks,
Recognizing Tree Donors:
Darlie Wasicek - 1998 President, Woman's Club of
Cypress
Kaye Willjams - 1999 President, Woman's Club of
Cypress
Cypress Land Company
Kacee Chase - In memory of Phillip Scott Chase
Larry M. Bramble, D.D.S., Inc.
Leon & Bret Hyter - In the name of Cypress Pointe
and Cypress Park S.C.
Gail Kerry - In memory of Jack Swank
Cypress Senior Citizen's Club, Inc.
Alan Roa - In the name of George Alan Roa Storage
Yard
Juanita Roa - In the name of Ruth Naomi O'Toole
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION/WORKSHOP AGENDA:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE-HALF HOUR.
(THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE)
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
recommendations listed on the Agenda.
1. Approval of City Council Minutes of April 6# 1999, and April 12, 1999.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the
Adjourned Regular City Council Meeting of April 6, 1999 (Joint
Meeting with the Youth Commission), and the Regular Meeting of
April 12, 1999, as submitted.
Motion to Introduce and/or Adopt All Ordinances and Resolutions
Presented for Consideration by Title Only and to Waive Further
Reading.
3. Proclaiming May 1999, as "Clean Air Month" in the City of Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May
1999, as "Fire Service Recognition Day" in the City of Cypress.
4. Proclaiming May 8, 1999, as "Fire Service Recognition Day" in the City of
Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim May
8, 1999, as "Fire Service Recognition Day" in the City of Cypress as
requested.
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Proclaiming May 12, 1999, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in the City of
Cypress.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim
May 12, 1999, as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day" in the City of
Cypress.
Approval of Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-10, Request to
Construct a Second-story Master Bedroom Addition to an Existing
Single-family Residence, Located at 10371 Whirlaway Street, and
Approval of Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-11, Request to
Install an Awning on the West Elevation of the Cypress Golf Course
Clubhouse, Located at 4921 Katella Avenue.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit No.
99-10, and Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-11 - with
conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-10 -
With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 99-11 -
With Conditions.
Adoption of a Resolution for the Installation of a Stop Sign on Fontainbleau
Way at Denni Street.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the recommendation of the
Traffic Commission by adopting the Resolution by title only, title as
follows, providing for the installation of a stop sign on Fontainbleau
Way at Denni Street.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Establishing the Installation of a Stop Sign on
Fontainbleau Way at Denni Street,
Authorization to Support AB 24 (Maddox), AB 1194 (Leonard), AB 1195
(Longville, ACA 11 (Briggs} and SB 165 (Rainey), Concerning Return
of Property Tax as Related to the Educational Revenue Augmentation
Fund.
Recommendation: That the City Council support AB 24, AB 1194, AB
1195, ACA 11 and SB 165, and authorize staff to forward letters to
the appropriate legislators requesting support of these Bills.
Support for AB 463 (Wldman), Concerning Amortization and Removal of
Billboards.
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Recommendation: That the City Council support AB 463 and authorize the
Mayor to sign a letter on City Council's behalf and forward it to the
appropriate legislators.
Request for Amendments to AB 1355 (Havice) and SB 216 (Soils),
Concerning Creation of a San Gabriel River Conservancy.
Recommendation: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign letters
on the City's behalf to request amendments to AB 1355 and SB 216
and forward to the appropriate legislators.
11. Purchase of Training Computer System.
13.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1 ) Approve the transfer of ~2,900
from the Unreserved General Fund to the Capital Equipment
Replacement Fund Balance account, 4403-90-657-36; and 2) Approve
an increase of $2,900 in the General Fund Estimate Revenue account,
3539-11 (POST Reimbursement).
12.
Opposition to AB 1411 {Longville), Concerning Firefighters Procedural Bill of
Rights.
Recommendation: That the City Council opposed AR 1411 and authorize
the Mayor to sign a letter on City Council's behalf and forward it to
the appropriate legislators.
Support for AB 98 (Alarcon) and AB 38 (Washington), Concerning Clean-
Burning Fuels.
Recommendation: That the City Council support AB 98 and AB 38 and
authorize the Mayor to sign letters on City Council's behalf and
forward it to the appropriate legislators.
14. Review of Investment Report for the Month of March 1999.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
15. Opposition to SB 153, Concerning Private Property Takings Analysis.
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Recommendation: That the City Council oppose SB 153 and authorize the
Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City Council addressing
legislators and asking them to oppose such a BiLl.
Adoption of the 1999-2006 Capital Improvement Program for the City of
Cypress and Cypress Recreation and Park District.
Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District, adopt the City of Cypress/Cypress Recreation and Park
District Capital Improvement Program for the fiscal years 1999-2006.
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17.
Continuation of Opposition to Proposal by Pac Bell to Increase Charges for
Local Directory and Emergency Break Through Assistance.
Recommendation: That the City Council oppose Pac Bell's proposed
increases and authorize the Mayor to sign a letter on behalf of the City
and forward it to the California Public Utilities Commission.
18. Request for Support From Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club for
Their Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Recommendation: That the City Council deny the request to provide police
officers for the Cypress High School Athletic Booster Club's Cinco de
Mayo Celebration.
19. Request for Support of Cypress High School's Grad Nite.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a $1,000 donation to
Cypress High School's Grad Nite from the Asset Seizure Fund.
Recreation & Park District Matters:
20.
Approval of Operation Agreement Between the City of Cypress/Cypress
Recreation and Park District, the City of La Palma, and the California
Street Hockey Association to Operate a Youth and Adult Roller
Hockey Program at Arnold/Cypress Park.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District,
approve a two (2) year contract agreement with the California Street
Hockey Association to provide management operations and league
play for Adult and Youth Roller Hockey Program at Arnold/Cypress
Park, as recommended by the Recreation and Community Services
Commission on April 13, 1999, and authorize the City Mayor to
execute the contract on behalf of the City and District.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
21. Public Hearing RE: Approval of City's Work Plan Objectives for Fiscal Year
1999-2000.
NEW BUSINESS:
22. Selection of Firm to Provide Audit Services.
23. Approval of Commercial Warrant List for Warrants No. 36952- 37424.
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RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
24. Alternative Location for the Cypress Community Festival to be Held
Saturday, July 24, 1999.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
REPORT BY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE ON COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda
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