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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
April 13, 2009
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
Bailey in the Council Chambers, 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 Todd Seymore
Members absent:
Council/Agency Board Member Mills
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
City Clerk Denise Basham
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.
At 6:32 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 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 Todd Seymore
Members absent:
Council/Agency Board Member Mills
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey
Director of Community Development Ted Commerdinger
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
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
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.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Chief Yokoyama provided details on the event on January 31, 2009 where Officers
Pryor and Wintersole and Cypress resident John Bivens rescued Thomas Gilmore from
his burning home.
Chief Yokoyama presented Cypress Police Officers Carlos Pryor and Mike Wintersole
with the Cypress Police Department's Gold Distinguished Service Award and presented
Cypress resident John Bivens with a Certificate of Special Recognition.
Kathy Moran, O.C. Supervisor Moorlach's Office, presented Certificates of Recognition
~ to Officers Pryor and Wintersole and Cypress resident John Bivens.
Catherine Youngerman, Kiwanis Club of Cypress, presented medals to Officers Pryor
and Wintersole and Cypress resident John Bivens.
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Bivens.
Mayor Bailey presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to Cypress High School
student Sam Barrera.
Kathy Moran, O.C. Supervisor Moorlach's Office, presented Sam Barrera with a
Certificate of Recognition.
Battalion Chief Mike McCoy, O.C. Fire Authority, thanked Sam Barrera and spoke
regarding involvement by the public in assisting others.
Catherine Youngerman, Kiwanis Club of Cypress, presented Sam Barrera with a medal.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION:
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 Public
Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.
The City Attorney stated that under state law no further reporting is required.
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.
Bob Snow, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding upcoming activities and
events.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
Mayor Bailey stated that the applicant has requested that Agenda Item No. 2 be pulled
from the agenda and continued to a future date.
Item No. 1: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2009-02. A REQUEST BY ALTAMED HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION TO
ESTABLISH AN ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE CENTER WITHIN AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5175 BALL ROAD IN THE OP OFFICE
PROFESSIONAL ZONE.
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item.
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The applicant, Angela Roberts, AltaMed Health Services, provided information on the
health center.
Mayor Pro Tem Narain asked about transportation to the facility.
Ms. Roberts stated that the majority of the participants have family members that they
live with and this facility would be an opportunity to give the caregiver a respite, with the
majority of the participants picked up and dropped off by the facility's van service.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Bailey asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Mayor Bailey asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member Luebben questioned the site plan that replaced the original site plan in
the agenda report.
The Planning Manager stated that the site plan concerns raised by Council Member
Mills included the cell tower equipment located close to the facility and the discrepancy
of the number of parking spaces on the right hand side of the building. Additionally, the
new site plan reflects a light pole that was not reflected on the previous site plan, along
with the configuration of some of the parking spaces.
Council Member Luebben commended staff on finding a good tenant for the site.
Council Member Seymore thanked staff for providing a project that replaces a prior use.
Mayor Pro Tem Narain asked about the number of clients and relocation of the front
entrance.
The Planning Manager stated that the front entrance will be moved south of the existing
entrance.
Mayor Pro Tem Narain asked about the parking requirements.
The Planning Manager stated that parking is a state standard.
Mayor Pro Tem Narain asked if it is afor-profit or non-profit organization.
Ms. Roberts stated they are anon-profit organization and that they are a federally
qualified health center with a Medical program.
Mayor Bailey asked the applicant if they have reviewed the conditions of approval.
Ms. Roberts stated they have reviewed and agree with all of the conditions.
It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Narain,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2009-02, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Seymore, Narain and Bailey
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills
RESOLUTION NO. 6133
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.2009-02 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
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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 Seymore and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Narain, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 10.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Seymore, Narain and Bailey
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills
Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
MARCH 23, 2009.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of March
23, 2009, as submitted.
Item No. 4: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND/OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL 2009 AS "DMV/DONATE LIFE
CALIFORNIA MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the month of
April 2009 as "DMV/Donate Life California Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: PROCLA_I_MING THE WEEK OF APRIL 19-26. 2009 AS "DAYS OF
REMEMBRANCE" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of April
19-26, 2009 as "Days of Remembrance" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 7: EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2007-13 AND
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2007-07. A REQUEST FOR AONE-
YEAR EXTENSION OF THE APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT A RETAIL COMMERCIAL
CENTER AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF KATELLA AVENUE AND WINNERS
CIRCLE IN THE PBP PLANNED BUSINESS PARK ZONE.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, approving
one (1) year extensions of Conditional Use Permit No. 2007-13 and Design Review
Committee Permit No. 2007-07 (until April 28, 2010), subject to the original conditions
of approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 6134
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING AONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT N0.2007-13 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 6135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING AONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT N0.2007-07 -
WITH CONDITIONS.
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Item No. 8: SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
PUCHASE OF GRANT FUNDED PUBLIC SAFETY RADIOS.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Appropriate $73,000 from the unreserved
fund balance of the Equipment Replacement Fund (account 4305-90-656-35); and 2)
Increase estimated revenues in the Equipment Replacement Fund by $58,400 (account
3525-90); and 3) Approve an operating transfer for $14,600 from the City's Narcotics
Asset Seizure Fund (account 2200-28) to the City's Equipment Replacement Fund (1200-
90); and 4) Dispense with the formal bidding process and award a contract not to exceed
$73,000 to Motorola, Inc. under the terms of the pre-negotiated County of Orange Radio
Purchase Agreement Number S0000015.95.
Item No. 9: ACCEPTANCE OF 2008/09 OVERLAY PROJECT PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2008-17.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the 2008/09 Residential and
Arterial Streets Overlay, Public Works Project No. 2008-17, as being satisfactorily
completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of
$1,366,662.35; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $136,666.24 to All
American Asphalt Inc., Corona, California, 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. 10: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR WARRANTS NO. 90535 THROUGH
90770.
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 Mafters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Bailey requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Manor Bailev:
Attended a joint meeting with Council Member Luebben and the Cypress School District
to discuss the progress with Measure M funds. Attended a fundraising event for Hotline
of Southern California. Participated in the Rotary Club of Cypress' annual spaghetti
dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended a workshop at the South Coast
Air Quality Management District regarding the economic stimulus. Attended the annual
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Arbor Day Celebration at Cedar Glen Park. Attended an O.C. Division League of
California Cities meeting.
Council Member Luebben:
Attended a joint meeting with Mayor Bailey and the Cypress School District to discuss
the progress with Measure M funds. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Steering
Committee and Board meeting. Attended a SCAG Energy and Environment Committee
meeting. Attended a youth long-course swim meet in Mission Viejo. Attended an O.C.
Sanitation District Administration Committee meeting. Attended a National "Tax Day
Tea Parties" regarding the economic stimulus plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Narain:
Met with Bob and Cathy Holiday of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
regarding volunteer work in the City. Participated in the BRACE visit to Mary Kay
Cosmetics with Mayor Bailey, the City Manager, the Director of Community
Development, and the Redevelopment/Economic Manager. Attended a fundraising
event for Hotline of Southern California. Attended a special event at Excelsior High
School in Norwalk recognizing renowned meditation and yoga guru Pramhansa
Nityananda. Attended the annual Arbor Day Celebration at Cedar Glen Park.
Participated in jury duty. Attended a fundraiser for State Senator Tom Harman. Read a
letter from Anaheim Union High School District Superintendent Joseph Farley regarding
changes to the 2009-2010 school year calendar.
Council Member Sevmore:
Attended a Relay for Life Kickoff event. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board
meeting. Attended the annual Arbor Day Celebration at Cedar Glen Park. Attended
the Student/Business Mentoring Breakfast hosted by the Cypress Chamber of
Commerce. Attended an O.C. Division League of California Cities meeting. Attended
the annual Spring Egg Hunt at Oak Knoll Park.
Mayor Bailey asked the Chief of Police to provide an update regarding the bingo code.
The Chief of Police stated a complaint was received regarding an illegal form of bingo
being played. A member of the Detective Bureau investigated the matter and
determined that an illegal form was being played. He stated that the City has a $250
maximum limit of winning for each game and the state has a cap of $500. He stated
that staff has met with the bingo group and that he will provide more details in the
future.
Mayor Bailey asked if this was a recent change to the state code.
The Chief of Police stated this change was effective January 1, 2009.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager stated that outstanding bids were received on the recent sewer
project and this project will be agendized in the near future. He commended the
Director of Recreation and Community Services on her efforts with the annual July 4m
Fireworks Celebration.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting at 8:07 p.m. to Monday, April
27, 2009, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
M H I CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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