Minutes 2009-02-23
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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 23, 2009
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor
Bailey in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present: ~
Mayor/Agency Chair Doug Bailey
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Prakash Narain
Council/Agency Board Member Phil Luebben
Council/Agency Board Member Leroy Mills
Council/Agency Board Member Todd Seymore
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey
Chief of Police Mark Yokoyama
Police Captain Jackie Gomez-Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Human Resources Manager Cathy Thompson
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn
Finance Manager Matt Burton
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
Fiscal Year 2008-09 Mid-Year Budget Review:
The City Manager stated that the cuts that were made last year allowed for the
employees to receive a salary increase, there were no service delivery cuts, nor were
there any layoffs or furloughs. The City is in relatively good shape, with the exception
of a hiring freeze. The City Manager complimented the Police Chief on the Police
overtime reduction.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services presented
to the City Council amid-year budget review for Fiscal Year 2008-2009, with no mid-
year adjustments. He reviewed the General Fund revenues and expenditures, along
with the General Fund balance. He stated that sales tax is down approximately $1.2
million from the initial projection, property tax is down approximately $100,000, and the
transient occupancy tax is down by approximately $250,000. The projected
unreserved/undesignated General Fund balance is $200,892.
Council Member Luebben asked about past year's revenue projections, and when there
may have been a time that the City did not meet and/or exceed those projections.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance responded that this would be the first
year that the City's revenue projections did not meet and/or exceed the past year's
projections.
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The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services informed
of the Cypress Recreation and Park District estimated and projected revenues for Fiscal
Year 2008-09, stating that there is a revenue decrease of $45,000 from the original
budget. The Cypress Recreation and Park District expenditures are within the adopted
budget.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services reported
on the Cypress Redevelopment Agency mid-year budget status for Fiscal Year 2008-
09, stating that $30.6 million in debt was rolled over and the projected loans from the
City at year-end is $42.5 million.
Council Member Mills asked about the City loans to the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded
that the infrastructure set-aside fund was loaned to the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
Mayor Bailey commented on the fair market value of Redevelopment debt and asked
why the City does not have to mark to market the actual value of Cypress
Redevelopment Agency debt.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance replied that the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency loan is a loan among ourselves and that there is no legal
requirement to mark the loan down if the land was to be sold.
Mayor Bailey requested that staff provide the City Council with ayear-end investment
report on the California State Pool (LAIF) fund.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services reviewed
the City's goals for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 and stated that the sales tax for Fiscal Year
2009-2010 will most likely be slightly higher than is expected to be collected in the
current year. He commented that the Vehicle License Fee total revenues are expected
to be approximately $3 million less than it was two years ago.
Discussion of Fourth of July Funding:
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that, with consideration of the
State's current budget crisis, the City of Los Alamitos has given three revenue
proposals for this year's July 4th Fireworks Celebration: (1) Solicitation of donations at
$10 per vehicle or $2 per pedestrian; (2) Offering of pre-sale Fun Zone tickets to the
public as agencies receive a higher percentage of revenue from pre-sale tickets; and
(3) Offering of pre-sale preferred parking passes at $15 for parking lots A and C, with
free parking to remain available on the tarmac. She displayed a chart depicting the
costs of option #1 and option #2, along with last year's event cost which was $44,623.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that the City is seeking
additional funds in support of this year's event and reviewed the issues and constraints
relative to the revenue proposals, informing that the law prohibits the collection of
admission fees in order to gain access to the Joint Forces Training Base.
Council Member Luebben commented on the limited amount of funds businesses may
donate on an annual basis.
Council Member Seymore commented that since the City has banned home fireworks,
the City should provide a fireworks show for residents. He is in favor of option #2, but is
opposed to the collection of donations and the security issues of such.
Mayor Pro Tem Narain stated that he is in favor of option #2.
Mayor Bailey asked about holding the event at the Los Alamitos Race Track.
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The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that the event was held at
the Race Track the first year, however, there were concerns with the fallout zones of
the fireworks.
Council Member Mills stated there are areas of the event that can be cut without
impacting the actual fireworks and that he agrees with option #2.
It was the consensus of the City Council that staff follow-up with the City of Los
Alamitos with the feasibility of option #2 and report back to the City Council.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6, Agency Negotiators: John B. Bahorski, Richard Storey; Employee Groups:
Cypress Police Officers Association.
At 6:21 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 7:04 p.m. by
Mayor Bailey.
Members present:
Mayor/Agency Chair Doug Bailey
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Prakash Narain
Council/Agency Board Member Phil Luebben
Council/Agency Board Member Leroy Mills
Council/Agency Board Member Todd Seymore
Staff present:
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey
Chief of Police Mark Yokoyama
Police Captain Jackie Gomez-Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager Bill Manis
Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Bailey.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager presented an economic profile
of the City of Cypress.
Council Member Mills requested that infrastructure be included in the marketing profile
of the City.
Mayor Bailey presented Certificates of Recognition to the Recreation & Community
Services, Senior Citizens, and Traffic Commissioners in recognition for their service to
the City in 2008.
The meeting was recessed at 7:33 p.m.
The meeting reconvened at 7:48 p.m.
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REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the
evening.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services reported
that the City Council held a workshop on the Fiscal Year 2008-09 mid-year budget
review. Staff provided information on the current year's budget and fund balances for
Fiscal Year 2009-2010. It was determined that mid-year budget adjustments would not
be necessary.
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services reported
that the City Council held a workshop on discussion of Fourth of July funding. The City
Council directed staff to move forward with a certain option, with a future follow-up by
the City Council.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency Negotiators: John B. Bahorski, Richard Storey; Employee Groups: Cypress
Police Officers Association. The City Attorney stated that the Council met with labor
counsel. The labor counsel briefed the City Council on the Council protocol for
participation in collective bargaining procedures. The City Council unanimously agreed
upon the recommended protocol from the City's labor negotiator.
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 Bailey asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
Brett Selter, AmeriCare Ambulance Service, spoke regarding the O.C. Fire Authority
ambulance service RFP.
Bob Snow, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding upcoming Chamber
activities and events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
No items.
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.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member
Seymore, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 4, with Council Member
Luebben abstaining on Item No. 1.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Narain and Bailey
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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Item No. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 9, 2009.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
February 9, 2009, as amended.
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: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY,
2009.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of January, 2009.
Item No. 4: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR WARRANTS NO. 89951 THROUGH
90140.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2008-09.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS:
No items.
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.
No items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Bailey requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Mills:
Attended a networking breakfast for the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. Attended an
O.C. Division League of California Cities meeting. Spoke regarding the federal stimulus
plan. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' tea. Attended a Cypress Police
Department press conference on the capture of a check cashing robber. Attended the
Employee Service Awards luncheon. Attended a Legislative Committee meeting at the
Joint Forces Training Base. Attended the Cypress Federal Little League opening day
ceremonies.
Council Member Seymore:
Attended an O.C. Division League of California Cities meeting. Attended the Woman's
Club of Cypress' tea. Attended ablest-Comm Board meeting. Attended the Employee
Service Awards luncheon. Attended the Cypress Federal Little League opening day
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ceremonies. Attended a presentation on the OCFA helicopter at the Anaheim
Convention Center.
Council Member Luebben:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Administration Committee meeting. Attended a
SCAG Contracts, Audit, and Personnel Committee meeting. Attended the Employee
Service Awards luncheon. Attended a Spring Junior Olympic youth swim meet in
Mission Viejo. Spoke regarding the federal stimulus plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Narain:
Thanked Andy Tse and John Olson for the cordless microphone he had requested at
the last City Council meeting. Attended the quarterly BRACE meeting at the Cypress
Community Center. Attended an O.C. Division League of California Cities meeting.
Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' tea. Attended the open house of
Congressman Ed Royce. Attended the Employee Service Awards luncheon. Attended
the funeral services for Caryl Ferguson.
Mayor Bailey:
Attended the quarterly BRACE meeting at the Cypress Community Center. Attended
the Woman's Club of Cypress' tea. Attended the Cypress Girls Softball League
opening day ceremonies. Attended the Employee Service Awards luncheon. Attended
the Cypress Federal Little League opening day ceremonies. Spoke regarding the
federal stimulus plan.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
None.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. in memory of Caryl
Ferguson and Richard Papuga to Monday, March 9, 2009, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the
Executive Board Room.
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