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Minutes 2010-09-13Item Future Ideas List Proceed? (Yes/No) Priority? (1" or 2" Year) 1 BRACE program expansion for sole proprietor /partnerships (SPIRIT) Yes 1 2 Return responsibility of the State of the City event back to the City Yes 1 3 21 acres at SEC Cerritos/Walker options for rehab /upgrade Yes 2" 4 Ordinance re: supergraphics conversion of billboards to electronic message signs Yes 1 5 Acquire Lincoln motel with RDA funds/demo /flip Yes Luebben No 2" CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL HELD September 13, 2010 A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Narain in the Executive Board Room, 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 (arrived at 5:21 p.m.) 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 Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu Police Captain Jackie Gomez Whiteley Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Water Quality Manager Gonzo Vazquez Redevelopment/Economic Development Manager Bill Manis Redevelopment Project Manager Steve Clarke Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers Recreation Supervisor Jeff Draper Recreation Supervisor Jenni Worsham Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn Senior Civil Engineer Alvin Papa Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse City Clerk Denise Basham ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE Ed Munson and George O'Hara, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding Item No. 2 on the workshop agenda item. WORKSHOP SESSION: The City Manager stated that the City Council would review future ideas for 2010 -2012 as prepared by staff. The chart below depicts the items discussed and the priority ranking as agreed on by the City Council. 042 6 RV /Boat/'Toy" Parking in Residential areas No Luebben Yes 7 Collector /arterial residential walls program enforce extensions language No 8 Collector /arterial wall program uniform painting and repair No 9 Moody median project Yes 2 (hold community mtg. first) 10 Affordable unit inventory/stockpile No 11 LART CFD Yes 2 11° 12 Rescind Measure D Yes l 13 School property acquisition/Naylor Act Yes Mills No 1 14 Future of West Orange County cities group Yes Luebben No 1 15 Replenish Economic Stabilization Fund Yes 1 16 Reserves Yes 1 17 Alternative for WESTCOM (Westminster, Fountain Valley, other Yes 1 18 Parks upgrades and Acquisition Funding Source Yes 1 19 Master Fee Schedule Update No 20 DARE Program Transition to civilian personnel Yes 1 21 Business Start-up guide Yes 1 22 On -site Business Assistance Yes 1 23 Workforce Amenities Links on Website Yes 1 24 Concerts on the Green Yes 1 25 Non-profit grant Yes 1 26 Alternative energy solar panels on public buildings Yes 2 ntl 27 EOC Relocation Yes 1 28 E- Verify Yes 2 Council Additions ADA Ramp at Veterans Park Yes 1 Light Pole for Concerts (Perm vs Temp) Yes 1 Oak Knoll Park Sidewalk Yes 1 Flag Pole by Eagle Yes 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 Council Member Seymore suggested that the following items be included in the Future Ideas List: (1) A ramp in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at Veterans Park; (2) A portable lighting system for use at the Concerts -on- the -Green series; and (3) Expansion of the sidewalk at Oak Knoll Park for the Community Festival. Council Member Mills suggested that the following items be included in the Future Ideas List: (1) Permanent lighting at the Civic Center Green; and (2) Placement of a lighted flagpole on the Civic Center Green behind the "American Pride" public art sculpture. Council Member Luebben commented that the safety of the pine tree branches at Maple Grove North and Maple Grove South Parks need:to be surveyed. At 6:25 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 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 2 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 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 Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu Police Captain Jackie Gomez Whiteley Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh Planning Manager Doug Hawkins Associate Planner Kori Nevarez Assistant Planner Judy Aquino 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. PRESENTATIONS: The Mayor welcomed the delegates from Tianjin, China in attendance. Patricia Barnes, Sierra Club, Orange County Global Warming Committee, presented a Certificate of Recognition for the City of Cypress' participation in the "Juicing Orange County" Campaign. Anne Hertz, Boys Girls Club of Cypress, provided the City Council with an annual update. REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION: The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Agenda items discussed earlier in the evening. The City Manager reported that City Council held a workshop to discuss future ideas over the next two years. He stated that there were 32 items that included all facets of the City of Cypress, and that these items will be brought to the City Council as they become more concrete in their development. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: LIMITED TO ONE -HALF HOUR. (THREE MINUTES PER SPEAKER, SPEAKING ONCE.) Mayor Narain asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the meeting Agenda to come forward. Lucia Palacios, Target Corporation, presented the City with a law enforcement grant. George O'Hara, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, provided an update on upcoming events and activities. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL). Item No. 1: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010 -08, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY TRAINING CENTER WITHIN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5556 CORPORATE AVENUE IN THE BP BUSINESS PARK ZONE. The Planning Manager provided background information on this item. Council Member Luebben recused himself due to .his employment with Southern California Edison. 3 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES The applicant, Rob Falke, spoke regarding the training center and thanked staff for their assistance. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Narain 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 Council Member Mills, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -08, subject to the conditions attached in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution. The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote: AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben RESOLUTION NO. 6214 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-08 WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 2: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2010 -02, A CITY INITIATED ACTION TO MODIFY SECTION 3.16 OF THE CYPRESS ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (ANTENNA REGULATIONS). The Associate Planner provided background information on this item. Council Member Seymore asked about the monopine application. The Associate Planner responded that this amendment expands the list of designs that provide more stealth capability. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Ryan Young, Delta Groups Engineering, on behalf of Verizon Wireless, stated that he has reviewed staff's revisions and is in support of the recommendations. George O'Hara, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, asked if the proposed revisions affect existing installations. The Associate Planner responded that existing installations would not be affected. Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. Mayor Pro Tem Bailey asked about the stealth antenna definition in relation to the City's permit process. The Associate Planner replied that the proposed amendments will be more consistent to include fully screened free standing pole mounted designs. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 Council Member Luebben asked about the weak coverage signal area map and how the amended ordinance may encourage current providers to upgrade. The Associate Planner responded that the City hopes for provider upgrades along with increased tower capacity. It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Luebben, that the City Council introduce for first reading the Ordinance by title only, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2010 -02. 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 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AMENDING THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, APPENDIX I ZONING, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 16 RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS (ANTENNA REGULATIONS). Item No. 3: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VARIANCE NO. 2010 -01, A REQUEST TO ALLOW A THREE -FOOT (3') SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK FOR SINGLE -STORY RESIDENTIAL ROOM ADDITIONS LOCATED AT 5671 SAINT ANN AVENUE IN THE RM -15 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE FAMILY ZONE. The Assistant Planner provided background information.on this item. Council Member Luebben asked about the existing buildings that also have only a three -foot (3') setback and clarified that this is an extension along the current budding line. The Assistant Planner responded in the affirmative. Council Member Seymore asked about requirements on the fencing. The Assistant Planner responded that only a standard six -foot (6') high fence is required, and that the Orange County Fire Authority reviewed the request without imposing any conditions. The applicant, Wayne Rollins, was in attendance. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Narain 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 Variance No. 2010 -01, subject to the conditions attached in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution. 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 5 1 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES RESOLUTION NO. 6215 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM THE TERMS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, SECTION 2.050.040, TABLE 2.3 TO ALLOW A THREE -FOOT (3') SIDE YARD BUILDING SETBACK FOR SINGLE -STORY RESIDENTIAL ROOM ADDITIONS WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 4: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010 -07, A REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 5123 BALL ROAD IN THE CN COMMERCIAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE. The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item. SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 Gus Orozco, representing the applicant, stated that they were in agreement to all of the conditions of approval. Council Member Luebben asked about the menu items. Mr. Orozco replied that the menu items are fast food orientated. Council Member Mills asked about changing the hours of operation to open earlier. Mr. Orozco agreed with the City Council's suggestion of earlier hours of operation. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Narain 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 Council Member Luebben, that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2010 -07, subject to the conditions attached 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, Bailey and Narain NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None RESOLUTION NO. 6216 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2010-07 WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 5: A PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO THE CITIZENS' OPTION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY /SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND. The Chief of Police provided background information on this item. The public hearing was opened. Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item. Mayor Narain asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item. The public hearing was closed. 6 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Luebben, that the City Council: 1) Conduct a public hearing consistent with the legal mandates associated with the Citizens' Option for Pblic Safety /Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund; and 2) Approve the continued use of grant funds for one (1) police services officer position, which was approved in fiscal year 1999/2000. These funds, $78,861, will pay for the police services officer's salary for fiscal year 2010/2011; and 3) Approve the continued use of the remaining funds for one (1) police officer position, which was approved during fiscal year 2001/2002. These remaining funds, estimated to be $21,139, will pay for a portion of that officer's salary for fiscal year 2010/2011. 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 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING AN INCREASE OF ESTIMATED REVENUES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011 IN THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND TO BE USED TO PAY FOR THE SALARY OF A POLICE SERVICES OFFICER AND A PORTION OF THE SALARY FOR A POLICE OFFICER. The meeting was recessed at 8:05 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:11 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR: RESOLUTION NO. 6217 7 The motion was unanimously carried by the following. roll call vote: SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 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. 12 be pulled from the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Council Member Seymore and seconded by Council Member Luebben, to approve Consent Calendar Items No. 6 through 11, 13, and 14. AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben, Mills, Seymore, Bailey and Narain NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF AUGUST 23, 2010. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of August 23, 2010, as submitted. Item No. 7: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 Item No. 8: DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2010 -04, A REQUEST BY THE CYPRESS RECREATION PARK DISTRICT TO REPLACE EXISTING PARK IDENTIFICATION SIGNS AT BAROLDI /SYCAMORE PARK, PINEWOOD PARK. AND WILLOW PARK, LOCATED AT 6616 CERRITOS AVENUE, 9675 JUANITA STREET, AND 4501 ORANGE AVENUE RESPECTIVELY, ALL WITHIN THE PS PUBLIC SEMI PUBLIC ZONE. Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2010 -04, subject to the conditions attached in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 6218 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2010-04 WITH CONDITIONS. Item No. 9: ACCEPTANCE OF 2009/10 OVERLAY' PROJECT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2009 -07. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the 2009/10 Overlay Project, Public Works Project No. 2009 -07, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final amount of $523,919.94; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of $52,391.99 to Ortiz Asphalt. Paving, Inc., Colton, 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 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWER REHABILITATION ON GRINDLAY STREET, BALL ROAD, MOODY STREET, BISHOP STREET, AND CERRITOS AVENUE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2009 -14. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Sewer Rehabilitation on Grindlay Street, Ball Road, Moody Street, Bishop Street, and Cerritos Avenue, Public Works Project No. 2009 -14. Item No. 11: ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE TARGET CORPORATION. Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept a grant in the amount of $1,000 from the Target Corporation; and 2) Increase estimated revenues by $1,000 (114- 50183.3525, Other Grants) in the General Fund Grants Fund; and 3) Appropriate $1,000 from the unreserved fund balance of the City's General Fund Grants Fund to account 114-50183.4116 (Computer Software). Item No. 13: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PAY RATE FOR POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE. Recommendation: That the City Council, and acting as the ex- officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, amending Resolution No. 6045 to reflect the revised hourly rate for Police Officer Trainee. RESOLUTION NO. 6220 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS EX- OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6045 TO REFLECT THE REVISED HOURLY RATE FOR POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE. 8 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 Item No. 14: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2009 -10 AND 2010 -11 FOR WARRANTS NO. 14621 THROUGH 14844. Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Years 2009 -10 and 2010 -11. Regarding Item No. 12: MODIFY THE CONFIDENTIAL EMPLOYEES GROUP TO INCLUDE THE CLASSIFICATION OF DEPUTY CITY CLERK, Council Member Luebben asked how this action might impact future salary and benefit changes. The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that as a Confidential Employee, the Deputy City Clerk would be represented by the City Manager and currently receives the same fringe benefits as the Cypress Employees' Association (CEA) members. He stated that that status could change, however, the position's fringe benefits would remain comparable to those of clerical positions in the CEA. It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council, and acting as the ex- officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only, changing representation of the classification of Deputy City Clerk from the City of Cypress Employees' Association to the unrepresented Confidential group. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, AND ACTING AS EX- OFFICIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, CHANGING THE REPRESENTATION OF THE DEPUTY CITY CLERK CLASSIFICATION TO THE UNREPRESENTED CONFIDENTIAL GROUP. NEW BUSINESS (15): RESOLUTION NO. 6219 END OF CONSENT CALENDAR Item No. 15: CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENT TO FILL VACANCY ON THE SENIOR CITIZENS COMMISSION. The City Clerk provided background information on this item. Council Member Seymore confirmed that Mr. Call understands that the nine -month appointment would constitute serving one term on the Senior Citizens Commission. Council Member Luebben asked the reason for Mr. Matthew's resignation. The City Clerk responded that Mr. Matthew resigned due to attendance difficulties related to increased work responsibilities. Council Member Luebben clarified that Mr. Call understands that he would be required to go through the Commission application process should he be interested in a second term on the Senior Citizens Commission. The City Clerk responded in the affirmative. It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bailey and seconded by Council Member Seymore, that the City Council appoint Ronald Call to fill the vacancy on the Senior Citizens Commission. 9 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 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 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 Narain requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee assignments. Council Member Luebben: Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Steering Committee and Board meeting. Attended a SCAG Energy and Environment Committee meeting. Chaired an O.C. Sanitation District Administration Committee meeting. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' picnic and bronze plaque unveiling at Veterans Park. Mayor Pro Tem Bailey: Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' picnic and bronze plaque unveiling at Veterans Park. Council Member Mills: Attended a SCAG meeting. Attended a SCAG Climate and Economic Development meeting. Attended the Concert on the Green Tribute to Elvis. Attended the O.C. Division League of California Cities Advocacy Committee meeting. Attended the joint Chamber of Commerce networking breakfast. Attended the installation of officers for the O.C. Division League of California Cities. Attended the SCAG Strategic Planning Committee meeting. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' picnic and bronze plaque unveiling at Veterans Park. Council Member Sevmore: Attended the ribbon cutting for Bow Wow Groomers. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board meeting. Attended the Concert on the Green Tribute to Elvis. Attended a special O.C. Fire Authority Board of Directors meeting. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' picnic and bronze plaque unveiling at Veterans Park. Mayor Narain: Attended a meeting with representatives from the Cypress Chamber of Commerce. Attended the ribbon cutting for Bow Wow Groomers. Attended the Concert on the Green Tribute to Elvis. Attended the installation of officers for the O.C. Division League of California Cities. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' picnic and bronze plaque unveiling at Veterans Park. 10 SEPTEMBER 13, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Narain asked the City Manager for a presentation from Southern California Gas Company regarding the status of gas lines in the City of Cypress. Mayor Narain asked for information regarding the cable television franchise fees. The Administrative Services Manager stated that the City is not involved in nor does it have the authority to set cable television service rates. He stated that prior to 2006, cable companies applied to local cities for a franchise fee which gives cities local control over the public right -of -ways. He indicated that in 2006, the state of California passed the Digital Infrastructure and Video Competition Act essentially placing the cable companies under the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. The Administrative Services Manager further informed that local governments maintain the control over the public right -of- ways, authority over encroachment permits, the enforcement of customer service standards, and the franchise fee. He commented that the City of Cypress' franchise fees are utilized for general municipal services such as public safety, public works, and infrastructure. ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER: No items. ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Narain adjourned the meeting at 8:34 p.m. to Monday, September 27, 2010, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Ex `motive Board Room. ATTEST: CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS 11 lv 00. r MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS SEPTEMBER 13, 2010