Agenda 2009-12-14CALL TO ORDER 5:30 P.M.
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AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009
5:30 P.M., 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
MAYOR/AGENCY CHAIR DOUG BAILEY
MAYOR PRO TEM /AGENCY VICE CHAIR PRAKASH NARAIN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER TODD SEYMORE
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
each.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
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.
City Council Agendas /Minutes are available at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
December 14, 2009
Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED
SESSION
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Quinonez v. City of Cypress
Case Number 30- 2009 00122421
Orange County Superior Court
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
DONATION TO THE CITY OF CYPRESS FROM THE
BANDAI FOUNDATION
PRESENTATION BY THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE
AUTHORITY REGARDING THE FIRE WATCH ALERT
PROGRAM
ORANGE COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL
ANNUAL UPDATE
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CITY COUNCIL ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
REORGANIZATION
REMARKS
PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF MAYOR'S PLAQUE TO
OUTGOING MAYOR DOUG BAILEY
RECESS
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 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
each.
If you would like to address the 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.
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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. CONTINUATION OF A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2009-05, TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP NO. 17334, AND VARIANCE NO. 2009-01, A REQUEST TO
CREATE A ONE -LOT SUBDIVISION AND CONSTRUCT NINE (9)
CONDOMINIUM UNITS WITH A VARIANCE TO ALLOW AN
INCREASE IN THE ALLOWABLE DENSITY FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 8732 BELMONT STREET WITHIN THE RM -20
RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Planning Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council continue its consideration
of this item to the meeting of January 11, 2010, per the applicant's
request.
2. A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2009 -04, A CITY- INITIATED ACTION TO
MODIFY THE DENSITY BONUS SECTION OF THE CYPRESS
ZONING ORDINANCE (SECTIONS 3.12.020 THROUGH 3.12.070)
TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT STATE REQUIREMENTS.
Prepared by: Kori Nevarez, Associate Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first reading
the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2009 -04.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending the Cypress Municipal Code,
Appendix I Zoning, Sections 3.12.020 through
3.12.070 Relating to Density Bonus Provisions to be
Consistent with Current State Requirements.
December 14, 2009 Page 5
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 —15)
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Meeting of November 9, 2009.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
4. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
5. SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES ADOPTING
MODIFICATIONS TO THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE
AND CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE RELATED TO WATER
EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Planning Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Ordinances by
title only, titles as follows, adopting modifications to the Cypress
Municipal Code and Cypress Zoning Ordinance related to water
efficient landscape requirements.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Adding a New Chapter 29 to the Cypress
Municipal Code Relating to Water Conservation and
Water Efficient Landscaping.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Sections 3.13.010, 3.13.020,
3.13.030, 3.13.040, and 3.13.070 of the Cypress
Zoning Ordinance.
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6. ACCEPTANCE OF FISCAL YEAR 2008 -2009 ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Prepared bv: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council accept and direct staff to
file the Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 Annual Report of the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency with the State Department of Housing and
Community Development by December 31, 2009.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF CERRITOS AVENUE AND ORANGE AVENUE
SEWER REPAIR, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NOS. 2008 -24 AND
2008 -32.
Prepared bv: Jim Gorin, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Cerritos
Avenue and Orange Avenue Sewer Repair, Public Works Project
Nos. 2008 -24 and 2008 -32, as being satisfactorily completed in
conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of
$502,688.62; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of
$50,268.86 to Excel Paving Company, Long Beach, California, thirty
five (35) days after Notice of Completion is filed, if no claims or
objections have been filed; 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.
8. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL CONTRACT SERVICES
AGREEMENTS FOR ON -CALL TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DESIGN
SERVICES.
Prepared by: Keith Carter, Associate Engineer/Traffic
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Award a
Professional Contract Services Agreement for On -Call Traffic
Engineering Design Services to Iteris, Santa Ana, California, and
direct the Director of Public Works /City Engineer to act as Contract
Officer; and 2) Award a Professional Contract Services Agreement for
On -Call Traffic Engineering Design Services to RBF Consulting,
Irvine, California, and direct the Director of Public Works /City
Engineer to act as Contract Officer.
December 14, 2009 Page 7
9. ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS)
SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT MINI -GRANT PROGRAM FOR
2009 -2010.
Prepared by: Mark Yokoyama, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) Sobriety Checkpoint Mini -Grant Program for
2009 -2010; and 2) Increase estimated revenues (114- 50183.3525
Grants Miscellaneous) in the FY 2009 -2010 General Fund Grants for
the grant total of $19,477; and 3) Approve appropriations from the
General Fund Grants as follows: 114-50183.4002_21 (Overtime) in the
amount of $19,477.
10. ACCEPTANCE OF THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY (OTS)
TRAFFIC GRANT.
Prepared by: Mark Yokovama, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant; and 2) Increase estimated revenues
(114-50183.3525 Grants Miscellaneous) in the FY 2009 -2010
General Fund Grants for the grant total of $16,560; and 3) Approve
appropriations in FY 2009 -2010 in the General Fund Grants as follows:
114-50183.4003_21 (Overtime) in the amount of $16,560.
11. APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS (FY 2009 -2010) FOR OFFICE OF
TRAFFIC SAFETY "AVOID THE 28" DRIVING UNDER THE
INFLUENCE GRANT.
Prepared by: Mark Yokoyama, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Increase estimated
revenues (114-50183.3525 Grants Miscellaneous) in the FY
2009 -2010 General Fund Grants in the amount of $25,000; and
2) Approve appropriations from the General Fund Grants as follows:
114-50183.4003_21 (Overtime) in the amount of $25,000.
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12. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING REVISED ORANGE
COUNTY TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS.
Prepared by: Mark Yokovama, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, adopting Revised Orange County Taxi
Administration Program Regulations.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Adopting Revised Orange County Taxi
Administration Program Regulations.
13. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
OCTOBER, 2009.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of October, 2009.
14. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 -10 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 11083 THROUGH 11574.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant registers and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2009 -10.
Recreation Park District: Matters:
15. APPROVAL OF FUND TRANSFER AND PURCHASE OF
PORTABLE SOUND SYSTEM.
Prepared by: June Liu, Director of Recreation Community
Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio
governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park
District: 1) Appropriate $950 from the Recreation and Park District
Unreserved General Fund and transfer to the Recreation and Park
District small tools and equipment account 212 90301.4113; and
2) Approve the purchase of a Fender portable sound system with
microphone, cables, and speaker stand to use during District programs.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
December 14, 2009 Page 9
NEW BUSINESS (16)
16. APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council confirm the Mayor's
appointments to the various organizations and committees.
RECREATION PARK DISTRICT MATTERS
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex- Officio Governing Board
of Directors.
No items.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS (17)
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
NEW BUSINESS:
17. ELECTION OF AGENCY CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
conduct an election for its Chair and Vice Chair for one -year terms,
expiring in December 2010.
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.
December 14, 2009 Page 10
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
•Reports on Committee Assignments
•Other Items
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, January 11, 2010,
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
9 day of December, 2009.
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Denise Basham, City Clerk
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