Minutes 2010-03-22466
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
March 22, 2010
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
Narain in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor /Agency Chair Prakash Narain
Mayor Pro Tem/Agency Vice Chair Doug Bailey
CounciVAgency Board Member Phil Luebben
CounciVAgency Board Member Leroy Mills
CounciVAgency Board Member Todd Seymore
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder,
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
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), City of Los Angeles, California, on Behalf of Itself and Others
Similarly Situated, v. Hotels.com, L.P., et al., Case Number BC326693, Superior Court of
the State of California, County of Los Angeles, Central District.
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 30- 2008 00103466; Orange County Superior Court.
At 6:31 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 7:01 p.m. by
Mayor Narain.
Members present:
Mayor /Agency Chair Prakash Narain
Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Doug Bailey
Council /Agency Board Member Phil Luebben
CounciVAgency Board Member Leroy Mills
CounciVAgency 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
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Police Lieutenant Jeff Kepley
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Mills.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MARCH 22, 2010
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor presented a proclamation to the staff of the West Cities Police
Communications Center proclaiming the week of April 11 -17, 2010 as "National Public
Safety Dispatcher Week" in the City of Cypress.
Council Member Mills read and presented a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day'
proclamation.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/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
Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.9(a), City of Los Angeles, California, on Behalf of Itself and Others Similarly
Situated, v. Hotels.com, L.P., et al., Case Number BC326693, Superior Court of the State
of California, County of Los Angeles, Central District. The City Attorney stated that a
privileged and confidential status and strategy report was provided to the City Council. 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 30- 2008 00103466; Orange County Superior Court. The City Attorney
stated that a privileged and confidential status and strategy report was provided to the City
Council. No reportable action was taken nor was any solicited.
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.)
Jenelle Froisland, Southern California Edison, introduced herself as the new Region
Manager.
Ed Munson, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding upcoming activities and
events.
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 Council Member Mills, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 7.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF MARCH
8, 2010.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of March 8,
2010, 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.
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Item No. 3: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF APRIL 11 -17, 2010 AS "NATIONAL
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of April
11 -17, 2010 as "National Public Safety Dispatcher Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 4: APPROPRIATION OF PEG FUNDS FOR CYPRESS CHANNEL 36 EDIT
SYSTEM REPLACEMENT.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Appropriate $7,500 to Account No. 111-
20119.4116 (Computer Software /Hardware) for the Cypress Channel 36 Edit System
Replacement; and 2) Approve the transfer of $7,500 from the PEG Fund (291-
99999.4501 _111) to the General Fund (111-99999.3091_291) for Cypress Channel 36 Edit
System Replacement.
Item No. 5: REJECTION OF PREVIOUS BIDS AND AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT AND AWARD OF TASK ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION
SERVICES FOR THE ECONOMIC STIMULUS OVERLAY PROJECT. PUBLIC WORKS
PROJECT NO. 2009 -03, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. ESPL 5330 (014).
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Reject all bids received on November 17,
2009, and return all bid bonds for the Economic Stimulus Overlay Project, Public Works
Project No. 2009 -03, Federal Aid Project No. ESPL 5330 (014); and 2) Award a contract for
the Economic Stimulus Overlay Project, Public Works Project No. 2009 -03, Federal Aid
Project No. ESPL 5330 (014), in the amount of $415,932, to the lowest responsible bidder,
All American Asphalt, Corona, California; authorize a contingency of $62,390 (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 3) Approve a
Task Order for Construction Inspection Services, in the amount of $46,000, within the
existing agreement for On -Call Construction Management /Inspection/Engineering Services,
for the Economic Stimulus Overlay Project, to Jacobs Field Services North America, Inc.
(Jacobs); authorize a contingency of $6,900 (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. 6: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY,
2010.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of February, 2010.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009 -10 FOR WARRANTS NO. 12605 THROUGH 12755.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire
transfers for Fiscal Year 2009 -10.
NEW BUSINESS:
No items.
No items.
No items.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting
as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
RECREATION PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the
Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Narain requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Luebben:
Chaired an O.C. Sanitation District Administration Committee meeting. Attended a high
school relay swim meet at Kennedy High School. Attended a Mandatory Settlement
Conference on behalf of the City with the City Attorney and Chief of Police regarding the
Blythe matter. Attended various high school swim meets.
Mayor Pro Tem Bailey:
Attended an O.C. Vector Control District meeting. Attended a fundraiser for Hotline of
Southern California. Spoke regarding the AGENT Program receiving recognition from
Washington, D.C. and congratulated staff on a job well done.
Mayor Narain:
Attended the mayoral transition in the City of Cerritos. Attended the Woman's Club of
Cypress' Tea at the Senior Citizens Center. Attended the Teen Fashion Scene at the
Community Center. Attended a Mayors' meeting at Los Alamitos City Hall. Attended the
Senior Prom at the Senior Citizens Center. Attended a pancake breakfast and earthquake
preparedness meeting at Cypress Village Townhomes. Attended the Orange County's
Got Talent fundraiser for the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild.
Council Member Sevmore:
Attended a West Comm Board meeting. Attended an O.C. Division League of California
Cities meeting. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' Tea at the Senior Citizens
Center. Attended a special O.C. Fire Authority Board meeting. Attended the ribbon
cutting for Fire Station 48 in Seal Beach.
Council Member Mills:
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Networking breakfast. Attended the
M.A.D.D. recognition luncheon. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' Tea at the
Senior Citizens Center. Attended the Teen Fashion Scene at the Community Center.
Attended the ribbon cutting for Fire Station 48 in Seal Beach. Attended a pancake
breakfast and earthquake preparedness meeting at Cypress Village Townhomes.
Attended the Orange County's Got Talent fundraiser for the Cypress Civic Theatre Guild.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager spoke regarding the Chief of Police's recent involvement in the pursuit
of a stolen vehicle and arrest of one suspect. Discussed a Joint Forces Training Base
meeting where various topics were discussed including requested documentation and
securing funding for permanent repair of the runway.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Narain adjourned the meeting at 7:33 p.m. to Monday, April 12,
2010, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Roo
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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