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Minutes 2009-04-27 3~3 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD April 27, 2009 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 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 Director of Community Development Ted Commerdinger Chief of Police Mark Yokoyama Police Captain Jackie Gomez-Whiteley Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Water Quality Manager Gonzo Vazquez Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse Senior Civil Engineer Alvin Papa Code Enforcement Officer Khuong Truong City Clerk Denise Basham ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None. WORKSHOP SESSION: Pavement Management Program The Senior Civil Engineer stated that the Cypress network is composed of 111 centerline miles, equating to 24.3 million square feet. He displayed aseven-year history map, noting that $9.5 million was spent in the past three years to cover 70% of the net work, at a total of $15 million over the past seven years. The Senior Civil Engineer reviewed the Pavement Control Index Rating Chart, stating that Cypress' rating has increased within the past two years with an overall rating of "very good." He stated that slurry/overlay is more cost effective than reconstruction, stating that asphalt overlay reconditions the road surface and slurry seal provides a new wearing surface. The Senior Civil Engineer spoke of the project forecast for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, stating that a total of $1.9 million is budgeted for street overlay and slurry seal. Mayor Bailey asked how conditions are determined. The Senior Civil Engineer replied that staff takes material samples from sections of the street and the inspectors aid in measuring cracks and their severity. Council Member Mills asked if video taping was ever used. The Assistant City Engineer stated that video taping may be used in the future. The Assistant City Engineer stated that a van detection system will be used to measure roadway cracks. 304 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 Council Member Luebben asked if contractors are ever brought back for warranty work. The Assistant City Engineer responded that, generally, a warranty is for one year. On rare occasion, a contractor may be brought back for re-work if it is determined that they are at fault. The Senior Civil Engineer reviewed the seven year program summary. Artificial Turf The Director of Community Development stated that Council Member Mills had suggested that staff provide information on artificial turf landscape options. The Code Enforcement Officer stated that there are claims that artificial turf is more cost effective, environmentally safe and user friendly when compared to natural turf. However, staff has determined that, on a long-term basis, artificial turf costs residents more in maintenance, repair and vandalism than natural turf. He stated that artificial turf is hard to maintain and replace. Council Member Mills commented that the maintenance and vandalism issues with artificial turf are the same concerns as with natural turf. The intent for discussing this issue was not to mandate the installation of artificial turf, rather to amend the City Code to allow for residential installation of artificial turf in an effort to conserve water. Mayor Bailey asked about reasons, other than costs, that would make the installation of artificial turf detrimental. The Code Enforcement Officer responded that there are environmental and health issues related to artificial turf. The Director of Community Development spoke of concerns related to water runoff and lead exposure from synthetic turf. He stated that as this issue evolves with consideration to water conservation and aesthetics, staff recommends that the City Code remain as is. Council Member Luebben suggested that artificial turf be prohibited until further studies can be done. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding 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 00118968, Orange County Superior Court. 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. The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 59456.8; Real Property Identified by APN Numbers, 241-204-11 and 241-204-12; Consisting of Approximately 0.2755 Acres on Myra Avenue, Between Walker Street and Moody Street; Parley Negotiating With: Dung Minh Cao and Anhdao Vu Trust; Negotiating Party: City Manager and Director of Public Works; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); Number of Cases: One. 2 305 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 59456.9(a); Dominguez v. City of Cypress; Case No. 060007553, Orange County Superior Court. At 6:10 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 7:12 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 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 Water Quality Manager Gonzo Vazquez Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse Associate Planner Kori Nevarez Assistant Planner Judy Aquino Senior Civil Engineer Alvin Papa Associate Engineer Dario Simoes City Clerk Denise Basham PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Seymore. INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder. PRESENTATIONS: The City Manager presented information on the City's Pavement Management Program. Council Member Seymore asked if the forecasted amount of $11.3 million for Fiscal Years 2010-2016 is calculated at today's dollars. The Senior Civil Engineer stated that the dollars are inflated based on the year. REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Manager stated that the City Council was presented with an in-depth workshop on the City's Pavement Management Program. Information for the public is available from the City's Public Works Department, as well as the City's website. The City Manager stated that the City Council was also presented with a workshop on artificial turf. The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. 3 3Q CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding 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. The City Attorney stated that a privileged and confidential status report was provided. No reportable action was taken nor was any solicited. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding 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 00118968, Orange County Superior Court. The City Attorney stated that a privileged and confidential status report was provided. No reportable action was taken nor was any solicited. 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 City's labor negotiator met and conferred with the City Council and gave them a privileged and confidential briefing on ongoing negotiations with the Cypress Police Officers' Association. Questions were answered. No reportable action was taken nor was any solicited. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 59456.8; Real Property Identified by APN Numbers, 241-204-11 and 241-204-12; Consisting of Approximately 0.2755 Acres on Myra Avenue, Between Walker Street and Moody Street; Party Negotiating With: Dung Minh Cao and Anhdao Vu Trust; Negotiating Party: City Manager and Director of Public Works; Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment. The City Attorney stated there was a briefing on counter offers that were received with respect to such properties. Further negotiating strategy was solicited, and the City Council gave further negotiating direction. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel -Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 59456.9(a); Dominguez v. City of Cypress; Case No. 060007553, Orange County Superior Court. The City Attorney stated that a privileged and confidential briefing was provided about facts and circumstances which in the judgment of legal counsel could give rise to settlement. The City Council discussed a possible range of settlement authority and authorized the City Attorney's office a range of settlement authority with Council Member Mills dissenting. The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding Conference with Legal Counsel -Anticipated Litigation, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(c); Number of Cases: One. The City Attorney stated that the City Council was given a privileged and confidential briefing. Staff and the City Attorney were authorized to initiate such litigation. 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. Ed Munson, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding upcoming events and activities. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL). 307 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 Item No. 1: CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-14, A REQUEST TO UPGRADE AN EXISTING (TYPE 70) ALCOHOL LICENSE (ON-SALE GENERAL RESTRICTIVE SERVICE) TO A (TYPE 47) ALCOHOL LICENSE (ON-SALE GENERAL-EATING PLACE) FOR THE WOODFIN SUITES HOTEL LOCATED AT 5905 CORPORATE AVENUE IN THE PC-5 PLANNED COMMUNITY BUSINESS PARK ZONE. The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item. Council Member Seymore asked about the full service restaurant and if modifications are required. The Assistant Planner responded that the Woodfin Suites has not proposed any modifications at this time. The applicant, Michael Brewer, Woodfin Suites, thanked staff for their hard work on this project. He stated that the conditions of approval have been reviewed and found to be acceptable. 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. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Seymore that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 88-14, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6136 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 88-14 -WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 2: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-20 A REQUEST TO EXPAND THE EXISTING HOURS OF OPERATION TO 24 HOURS FOR A CONVENIENCE MARKET WITH OFF-SALE BEER AND WINE SALES LOCATED AT 4502 LINCOLN AVENUE IN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE. The Associate Planner provided background information on this item. Council Member Seymore asked about tenant improvements. Council Member Luebben asked for clarification regarding the hours of selling alcoholic beverages and how those restrictions would be enforced. The Associate Planner responded that restrictions limiting off-sale beer and wine sales is 2:00 a.m. through 6:00 a.m. Mayor Bailey asked for clarification on Condition 16 and how it relates to Condition 19. 5 308 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 The Associate Planner stated that Condition 16 allows staff to review complaints and if deemed necessary by the Community Development Director, staff would bring those ~ issues to the City Council for consideration at a public hearing. Condition 19 is the administrative review for determination of the business' level of compliance with the existing conditions of approval. Mayor Bailey asked how the quarterly administrative review will be conducted. The Associate Planner stated that a letter will be sent to the applicant informing of the status of the quarterly administrative review. Council Member Seymore asked if the parking lot will be rehabilitated. The Associate Planner stated that she has visited the site recently and the parking lot had been freshly painted. The applicant, Jeff Tucker, 7-Eleven Inc., stated that there are doors with locks that are dedicated to alcohol sales and the night clerk is instructed to lock those doors at 2:00 a.m. The sale of alcohol and/or cigarettes requires that the purchaser's driver's license be swiped by the cash register. He informed of the business' daily deliveries. Council Member Luebben asked if the beer/wine boxes are front loaded. The applicant stated that the beer/wine boxes are back loaded to a walk-in cooler. Mayor Bailey verified with the applicant that he is aware of and accepts the conditions, specifically, Conditions 16 and 19. 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. 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 Amendment to Conditional Use Permit No. 2005-20, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution, as amended. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6137 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-20 -WITH CONDITIONS. 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. Council Member Luebben requested Agenda Item No. 11 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. Council Member Mills stated that he would be abstaining from Agenda Item No. 3. 6 309 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Luebben, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 10 and 12 through 16. 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 Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL 13, 2009. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of April 13, 2009, as submitted, with Council Member Mills abstaining. 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 WEEK OF MAY 10-16, 2009 AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May 10-16, 2009 as "National Police Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 6: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 3-9, 2009 AS "ARSON AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May 3- 9, 2009 as "Arson Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 7: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 3-9, 2009 AS "MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS. Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of May 3- 9, 2009 as "Municipal Clerks Week" in the City of Cypress. Item No. 8: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE COUNTY ADMINISTERED 2009 MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, and authorize the Mayor and/or his designee(s) to execute the Cooperative Agreement approving the City's participation in the Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program. RESOLUTION NO. 6138 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE MORTGAGE CREDIT CERTIFICATE (MCC) PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE. Item No. 9: CONSIDERATION OF A CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR THE PREPARATION OF AN INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED SEACOAST GRACE CHURCH EXPANSION PROJECT Recommendation: That the City Council approve the contract with RBF Consulting for the preparation of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Proposed Seacoast Grace Church Expansion Project, for a cost not to exceed $74,210.00. 7 ~ - 310 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CERRITOS AVENUE AT WALKER STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT. VALLEY VIEW STREET AT CERRITOS AVENUE_ INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT AND BALL ROAD AT GRINDLAY STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for the Cerritos Avenue at Walker Street Intersection Improvement, Valley View Street at Cerritos Avenue Intersection Improvement, and Traffic Signal Installation at the Intersection of Ball Road at Grindlay Street, Public Works Project Nos. 2008-25, 26, and 27. Item No. 12: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AWARD OF TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION_ MANAGEMENT, INSPECTION AND TESTING SERVICES FOR SEWER REPAIR ON__ CERRITOS AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2008-24. AND ORANGE AVENUE PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO 2008-32. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for Sewer Repair on Cerritos Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2008-24, and Orange Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2008-32, in the amount of $408,845, to the lowest responsible and most qualified bidder, Excel Paving Company, Long Beach, California; and authorize a contingency of $61,300 (15% of Bid Amount); and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within budgetary authority; and 2) Approve a Task Order for Construction Management, Inspection, and Testing Services, in the amount of $80,231, within the agreement for On- Call Construction Management/Inspection/Engineering Services, for Sewer Repair on Cerritos Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2008-24, and Orange Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2008-32, to Jacobs Field Services North America, Inc. (Jacobs); and authorize a contingency of $12,000 (15% of contract amount) to be used for unforeseen work; and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to act as Contract Officer. Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COUNTY PROPOSITION 42 -CITY AID PROGRAM (CAP) AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-10. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreements as required for participation in the County's Proposition 42 -City Aid Program (CAP); and 2) Authorize an increase in Estimated Revenues by $115,626 in Account No. 3525-22 (Other Grants) for the receipt of funds from the County of Orange; and 3) Authorize the appropriation of funds received from the County of Orange, in the amount of $115,626, to Account No. 4187-22-493-21, for use in the Fiscal Year 2009-10 Arterial Pavement Rehabilitation Project. Item No. 14: AWARD OF CONSULTANT AGREEMENT FOR THE CREATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE SANITARY SEWER PUBLIC EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGN. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a consultant agreement to Amie's Communications, in an amount not to exceed $51,300, to create and implement a comprehensive sanitary sewer public education and outreach campaign; authorize a contingency of $5,130 (10% of Bid Amount); and direct the Director of Public Works/City Engineer to issue any necessary change orders to complete additional work within budgetary authority; and 2) Appropriate $56,430 from the unreserved fund balance of the City's Sewer Fund (Fund 41) to Account No. 4189-41-219-08. Item No. 15: REVIEW OF IN_V__ESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2009. Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the month of March, 2009 Item No. 16: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-09 FOR WARRANTS NO. 90771 THROUGH 90956. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2008-09. 8 3l1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 Regarding Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RACE- CONSCIOUS DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT, Council Member Luebben asked if this agreement is similar to what is required by the Federal Government and what obligation the City has. The Assistant City Engineer responded that this agreement is required in order to comply with the new federal funding. The City must show a good faith effort that we have solicited bids from disadvantaged business enterprises. Council Member Seymore asked if this agreement is only for contracts for funds on the American Recovery Act or is it City-wide. The Assistant City Engineer replied that this agreement is required anytime federal funding is received. Mayor Bailey commented that the due diligence is to be done by an outside firm and any repercussions that would come as violations of those would be their liability. The City Attorney stated that, in theory, the liability would be the City's and they may be liable for breaching their duty of professional competence towards the City. Council Member Luebben asked if they did not do a good job of their efforts, would they be covered by errors and omissions insurance. The City Attorney responded that he believes that to be true if it's a standard form contract. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council: 1) Authorize the Director of Public Works to enter into aRace- Conscious Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Implementation Agreement with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), to meet funding authority requirements; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, approving the DBE Implementation Agreement. 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 RESOLUTION NO. 6139 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING THE RACE-CONSCIOUS (RC) DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT. 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. 9 312 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 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. Mayor Bailey: Attended the Cypress High School Grad Nite fundraiser. Mayor Bailey asked the record to reflect that he had put on a robe worn by Jim Carey in the movie "Yes Man." Attended a DARE graduation at Morris Elementary School. Attended a BRACE meeting at Vertex Standard. Attended the Christie Digital grand opening of their network operations center. Attended the Residence Inn by Marriott grand re-opening. Attended the Festival of the Arts. Asked the Recreation and Community Services Director for an update on Arts Weeks events planned. The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that Arts Week events include: Scholarship Awards on April 29; 34th Annual Open Juried Arts Awards on April 30, and a Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Senior Citizens Center on May 5. Council Member Seymore: Attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Reserve Firefighter Ad Hoc Committee meeting. Attended a DARE graduation at Morris Elementary School. Attended the homecoming return at the Joint Forces Training Base for Private Bryce Gautier who was killed in Iraq. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority CIP Ad Hoc Committee meeting, Executive Board meeting, and Board of Directors Special meeting. Attended the Cypress High School Grad Nite fundraiser. Attended the Donate Life Run/Walk fundraiser. Attended the Festival of the Arts. Council Member Mills: Stated that all of the old structures have been demolished at the Navy Golf Course. Attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended the Precious Life fundraiser. Attended the memorial service for Private Bryce Gautier. Attended the homecoming return at the Joint Forces Training Base for Private Gautier. Attended the Residence Inn by Marriott grand re-opening. Attended the Cypress High School Grad Nite fundraiser. Attended the memorial service for Hugo Bustamante. Attended the Festival of the Arts. Council Member Luebben: Attended a SCAG Contracts Audits and Personnel Committee meeting. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District lift station dedication ceremony. Attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Steering Committee and General Board meeting. Attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for Christie Digital network operations center. Attended the Residence Inn by Marriott grand re-opening. Attended the Cypress High School Meet the Coaches and Teachers for new students. Spoke regarding Orange County's groundwater replenishment award. Mayor Pro Tem Narain: Attended a town hall meeting at the Courtyard by Marriott on advanced stages of dementia. Attended the Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center. Attended the Volunteer Appreciation luncheon for Los Alamitos Medical Center. Attended the ribbon cutting for Christie Digital network operations center. Attended the Residence Inn by Marriott grand re-opening. Attended the Festival of the Arts. Commented on the City's Pavement Management Program. 10 313 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 27, 2009 ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: The City Manager discussed an economic forecast presentation at California State University, Fullerton. Council Member Luebben commented on the condition of the City's streets. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Bailey adjourned the meeting in memory of Cypress residents Private Second Class Bryce Gautier and Hugo Bustamante at 8:41 p.m. to Monday, May 11, 2009, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room. l MA R OF THE TY YPRESS ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 11