Minutes 2011-02-28MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
February 28, 2011
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor
Mills in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor /Agency Chair Leroy Mills
Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Todd Seymore
Council /Agency Board Member Doug Bailey (arrived at 4:40 p.m.)
Council /Agency Board Member Phil Luebben
Council /Agency Board Member Prakash Narain
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Director of Community Development Ted Commerdinger
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers
Recreation Supervisor Jenni Worsham
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
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(b)(1) (3)(A), Number of Cases: One.
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 Numbers 30- 2008 00103466 and 30- 2009 00118968, Orange County
Superior Court.
At 4:32 p.m. the Mayor recessed the meeting.
The meeting reconvened at 5:20 p.m.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
The City Manager stated that a presentation would be made regarding Cypress School
District surplus property plans.
Barry Blade, Keenan Associates, stated that the Cypress School District has six surplus
sites. He reviewed the four asset management plan goals, along with the appraised
value of the surplus sites. He indicated that he met with developers, public agencies,
and schools in order to determine property development potential.
Mr. Blade reviewed the Cypress School District recommendations which include
retention, sale, and lease options. He indicated that Swain Elementary School is
recommended for retention and that the adjacent park, Rosen /Acacia Park, be
considered for sale or transfer to the City.
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Mr. Blade stated that it is recommended that the Cypress School District Office site be
relocated and that the current site be developed as high -end single family residences.
He further commented that it is recommended that the Damron Elementary School site
be used for the development of single family residences.
Mr. Blade stated that Cawthon and Mackay Elementary Schools are recommended for
leasing out to the City, Dickerson Elementary School is being recommended for a long-
term lease to the City of Buena Park, and there are continued discussions with the City
of La Palma regarding acquisition of a portion of the Luther Elementary School site.
Mr. Blade reviewed the history of Measure D and inquired as to whether or not this
ordinance applies to land zoned PS -IA owned by the Cypress School District.
Council Member Narain inquired as to how surplus sites are determined and plans for
the relocation of displaced students.
Mr. Blade responded that the number of relocated students is expected to be low, and
that surplus sites are determined based on significant declines in enrollment.
Council Member Bailey asked if merging school districts has been considered.
Council Member Luebben spoke of bond measures and the potential change in
demographics.
Sheri Loewenstein, Superintendent, discussed declining school enrollment with larger,
older classes leaving the elementary school level, and commented that there is the
capacity for growth.
Mayor Mills asked how enrollment growth is measured.
Mr. Blade responded that kindergarten enrollment is projected by live birth rates five
years out.
Council Member Narain commented that the high quality of the school district will attract
families with young children, thereby, promoting school attendance.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore commented on declining school enrollment and inquired
about the timeline for declaring land surplus.
Mr. Blade indicated that a land surplus timeline has not yet been determined. He stated
that the process includes a 7 -11 Committee meeting, the offering period, and the offer
for sale.
Council Member Bailey asked about how the Education Code applies to the land
surplus process.
Mr. Blade responded that the Cypress School District Board has the ability to refuse the
offerings of a public agency.
Ms. Loewenstein informed of the function of the Cypress Education Foundation and
that it was formed 20 years ago.
Council Member Luebben inquired about the auditing process of the Cypress Education
Foundation.
Ms. Loewenstein stated that the Cypress Education Foundation is a legal organization
and that the County of Orange reviewed the Foundation's documentation within the
past year.
Council Member Bailey commented that is important for the public to be made aware of
the community meetings and that legality concerns be clearly addressed.
Council Member Narain asked how Measure D would affect the surplus property plan.
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Mr. Blade responded that the Cypress School District Board would be meeting with an
attorney on March 10, 2011, to discuss the effects of Measure D.
Mr. Blade stated that if the Cypress School District decides to sell a property at its
appraised value and offers it to other public agencies who will buy it at the appraised
value, then the School District would not refuse that offer. He clarified, however, that
for the most part the Cypress School District is not looking for sales, but rather
exchanges or opportunities to ground lease the property for development.
At 6:21 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 Mills.
Members present:
Mayor /Agency Chair Leroy Mills
Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Todd Seymore
Council /Agency Board Member Doug Bailey
Council /Agency Board Member PhD Luebben
Council /Agency Board Member Prakash Narain
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
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Police Captain Jackie Gomez Whiteley
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Assistant Planner Judy Aquino
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers
Recreation Supervisor Jenni Worsham
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mills.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Mayor presented Mark Schaffner, Executive Vice President of Sales Marketing,
Bandai Foundation, with a Certificate of Recognition for their support of City and
community programs.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Session Agenda items discussed
earlier in the evening.
The City Manager reported that the City Council held a workshop with the Cypress
School District regarding surplus property plans. He stated that ideas were presented
from a consultant representing the Cypress School District expressing the pursuit of five
schools within the district.
The Mayor asked for the report of the Closed Session Agenda items discussed earlier
in the evening.
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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(b)(1) (3)(A), Number of Cases: One. He stated that a privileged
and confidential briefing of the facts and circumstances, which could give rise to
litigation, was provided.
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 Numbers 30- 2008 00103466 and 30- 2009 00118968; Orange County Superior
Court. He stated that the status was reviewed with the City Council. He indicated that
the City requested and was unanimously given negotiating authority in preparation for a
further meeting between the staffs of the North Orange County Community College
District and the City Council, and elected and appointed representatives of both entities.
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 Mills asked anyone who wished to speak on any topic not included on the
meeting Agenda to come forward.
George O'Hara, Cypress Chamber of Commerce, spoke regarding upcoming activities
and events.
Peter Comiskey, MUZEO in Anaheim, spoke regarding the TrashARTist Challenge
competition available to Cypress students.
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 VARIANCE NO. 2011 -01, A
REQUEST TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED SIDE YARD BUILDING
SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5142 HICKORY CIRCLE IN THE RS-
6000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY ZONE.
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Angela Macalello, spoke regarding the addition to her home and stated
that she agreed with the conditions of approval.
Council Member Luebben asked if the setback requirements had been changed since
the applicant purchased the home in 1974.
The Planning Manager responded that setback requirements from 1961 through 1975
were 5' on both sides; in 1975 that requirement changed to 5' on one side and 10' on
the other. He stated that residents who purchased their property prior to the change
would have to request a variance.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
Catherine Phillips, Cypress, spoke in favor of the item.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Variance No. 2011-
01, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution.
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The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Seymore and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6235
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 2.05.040,
TABLE 2 -3 TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE REQUIRED SIDE
YARD BUILDING SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
5142 HICKORY CIRCLE WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2011 -01, A REQUEST TO OPERATE A FITNESS CENTER WITHIN AN EXISTING
RETAIL LEASE SPACE LOCATED AT 4175 BALL ROAD IN THE CG- 10,000
COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item.
Council Member Luebben asked about the letter received in opposition to the project
and any specific reasons provided for the opposition.
The Assistant Planner stated that no other information was provided.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked about the financial improprieties and inappropriate
relations alleged in the letter. He further asked about the hours of operation and
potential noise issues.
The Assistant Planner responded that Condition Nos. 17 and 18 address the hours of
operation and amplified music restrictions.
Mayor Mills asked the City Attorney for a legal opinion regarding the letter submitted.
The City Attorney stated that the City Council is free to give the letter as much weight
as deemed appropriate.
The public hearing was opened.
The applicant, Guy Gary, stated that he accepted the conditions of approval.
The City Attorney provided a copy of the complaint letter to the applicant.
Mr. Gary stated that he does not know the author of the letter and that he does not
agree with the allegations.
Council Member Luebben asked about other facilities and staffing, and also about the
memberships that will be offered. He further inquired as to the facility lease.
Mr. Gary indicated that he has another facility in Lakewood that has been in operation
for 8 years. He stated that there is personal training along with basic memberships
offered. He informed that there is a five -year lease with a five -year option at the
Cypress facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked about the allegations in the letter and how the noise
restrictions will be maintained.
Mr. Gary responded that he is not familiar with the author of the letter. He assured that
the noise will be maintained at an acceptable level due to the nature of the age of the
clientele.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak in favor of the item.
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Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak against the item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member Luebben expressed his concerns with the complaint letter and the
applicant being unaware of who wrote it, in that the author claims to know the applicant
on a personal basis.
Council Member Bailey stated that he prefers not to give the complaint letter any
credibility due to the author not being in attendance at the meeting.
It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Council Member Narain, that
the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2011 -01, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution.
A substitute motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore to continue the item until
further information regarding the letter of complaint is received.
The substitute motion failed due to lack of a second.
The original motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, and Mills
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben and Seymore
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6236
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011 -01
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 Nos. 9 and 13 be pulled from the
Consent Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Mayor Mills, to approve
Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 8, 10 through 12, and 14 through 16.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Seymore and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
FEBRUARY 14, 2011.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
February 14, 2011, 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.
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Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MARCH 13-19, 2011 AS "CHILDHOOD
CANCER AWARENESS WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the Mayor and City Council officially proclaim the week of
March 13 -19, 2011 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 16920. PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 5521 BISHOP STREET.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve Final Tract Map No. 16920 and
authorize the City Clerk to sign the record map.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWER
REHABILITATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2010-
07.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for
Sewer Rehabilitation at Various Locations, Public Works Project No. 2010 -07.
Item No. 8: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AWARD OF TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE MYRA AVENUE
PUMP STATION NO. 2 PROJECT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2008 -06.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for the Myra Avenue
Pump Station Project, Public Works Project No. 2008 -06, in the amount of $2,434,920
to the lowest responsible bidder S.S. Mechanical Corporation, Huntington Beach,
California, authorize a contingency of $365,238 (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 Support Services, in the amount of $193,940, within the existing
agreement for On -Call Engineering Storm Drain Services for the Myra Avenue Pump
Station Project, Public Works Project No. 2008 -06, to AKM Consulting Engineers, Inc.,
authorize a contingency of $29,091 (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. 10: APPROPRIATION OF REPLACEMENT FUNDS FOR A REPLACEMENT
CARGO CONTAINER USED FOR POLICE PROPERTY STORAGE.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve an appropriation for $3,500 in the
City's Equipment Replacement Fund (account number 721 95200.4305_300 Police
Equipment) for the immediate replacement of the cargo container used to store police
auction property and bulk evidence.
Item No. 11: APPROPRIATION OF REPLACEMENT FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE
OF REPLACEMENT POLICE EQUIPMENT.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the appropriation of $1,720 to
account number 721 95300.4305_300 (Equipment Police) from the Equipment
Replacement Fund (721) fund balance for the purchase of a replacement monitor array
for the wall- mounted information center in the Watch Commander's Office; and 2)
Approve the appropriation of $6,000 to account number 721 95200.4305_300
(Computer Hardware /Software Police) from the Equipment Replacement Fund (721)
fund balance for the purchase of replacement MapPoint software (version 2010) for use
in police Mobile Data Computers (MDC's) within police vehicles; and 3) Approve the
appropriation of $8,850 to account number 751 95200.4305_300 (Computer
Hardware /Software Police) from the Equipment Replacement Fund (721) fund
balance for the purchase of a replacement Digital Persona Fingerprint Recognition
software /hardware security system for Police Department desktop and MDC computers.
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Item No. 12: APPROPRIATION FROM THE NARCOTICS ASSET SEIZURE FUND
FOR POLICE RANGE MAINTENANCE.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the appropriation of $30,000 in
account number 711 70624 7626.4187_016 (Other Maintenance Services) from the
Unreserved Fund Balance of the City Central Services Fund for contracted range
maintenance services; and 2) Approve the transfer of $11,200 from the General Fund
Grants Fund (114- 99999.4501_711) to the City Central Services Fund (711-
99999.3091_114); and 3) Approve the transfer of $18,800 from the Narcotics Asset
Seizure Fund (281-99999.4501_711) to the City Central Services Fund (711-
99999.3901 _281).
Item No. 14: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY,
2011.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of January, 2011.
Item No. 15: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 -11 FOR WARRANTS NO. 16713 THROUGH
16866.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2010 -11.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 16: ACCEPTANCE OF BANDAI FOUNDATION DONATION AND
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS FOR PURCHASES TO SUPPORT A YOUTH
RECREATION PROGRAM.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex officio governing Board of
Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Formally accept the donation
in the amount of $5,000 from the Bandai Foundation via the Cypress Children's
Advocacy Council; and 2) Increase estimated revenue 3713 -12 (Donations) by $5,000
and increase appropriations by $500 to account number 212 90310.4103_004 (Activity
Supplies) and $4,500 to account number 212- 90310.4104_015 (Activity Clothing) for
the purchase of supplies, uniforms, and staff /coach shirts.
Regarding Item No. 9: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN
OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO PERMANENTLY ELIMINATE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA, Council Member Luebben expressed
his concerns with redevelopment agencies, citing a recent article from Assemblyman
Chris Norby, in that it is time to eliminate redevelopment agencies. He commented that
this resolution likely would not bear any significance to the Governor's decision. He
asked the Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services how
many dollars per year end up in Cypress' Redevelopment Agency.
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services replied that
the City pays 50% in pass through funds to the school districts amounting to $.5 million
or more.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben to receive and file the report.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore commented that, as stated in the Agenda Report,
redevelopment contributes over $40 billion annually to California's economy in the
generation of goods and services, and more than $2 million in State and local taxes in a
typical year. He stated that disbanding redevelopment agencies would be a one -time
$1.7 billion payment to the State which would not balance the State's $26 billion
budget.
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Mayor Mills stated that he would like letters signed by the Mayor to be sent to the
California legislature included in the motion.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Narain,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, opposing the Governor's
proposal to permanently eliminate redevelopment agencies in California, with letters
signed by the Mayor to be sent to the California legislature.
Council Member Luebben asked for clarification on Mayor Pro Tem Seymore's
comments regarding the redevelopment agencies' one -time payment to the State.
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services replied that
there is a one -time $1.7 billion payment going to the State for next year as part of
balancing the budget. He stated that, after that, that money would continue to be taken,
but instead of it going to the State it would go to agencies such as the school districts
and the counties after the debt is paid off.
Council Member Bailey asked for clarification on whether the money would go to the
State or the Cypress School District,
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that,
ultimately, the money would be allocated to agencies such as school districts and park
districts. He indicated that, if there was no redevelopment agency, all of the property
tax would be allocated based on a percent.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Seymore and Mills
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6237
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
OPPOSING THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO ABOLISH
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA.
Regarding Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF THIRD AMENDMENT TO CITY MANAGER
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND JOHN B.
BAHORSKI, Council Member Luebben stated that the City Manager is doing a
satisfactory job and is running the City in a very good fashion. He stated that he feels
that the City Manager is very well compensated for what he does. He reviewed and
commented on the City Manager's current employment agreement. He stated that he
feels that the contract needs to be renegotiated and that he is not in support of the
amendment.
Council Member Bailey spoke regarding Council Member Luebben's comments about
items discussed in Closed Session.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Narain,
that the City Council approve the Third Amendment to City Manager Employment
Agreement Between the City of Cypress and John B. Bahorski.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Seymore and Mills
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Luebben
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
No items.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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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.
Agency Member Luebben requested Agenda Item No. 17 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
Regarding Item No. 17: CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION IN
OPPOSITION TO THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO PERMANENTLY ELIMINATE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA, Agency Member Luebben stated
that for all of the reasons that he raised under Item No. 9, he recommended that the
Agency Members receive and file this item.
It was moved by Agency Member Luebben to receive and file the report.
The motion failed due to lack of a second.
It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Seymore and seconded by Agency Member
Narain, that the Cypress Redevelopment Agency adopt the Resolution by title only,
opposing the Governor's proposal to permanently eliminate redevelopment agencies in
California with letters signed by the Mayor to be sent to the California legislature.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Seymore and Mills
NOES: 1 AGENCY MEMBERS: Luebben
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. CRA -135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
OPPOSING THE GOVERNOR'S PROPOSAL TO ABOLISH
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES IN CALIFORNIA.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
None.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Mills requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore:
Attended a meeting with North Orange County Community College District and staff.
Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' Tea at the Community Center. Attended a
New Board Member Orientation for the O.C. Fire Authority.
Council Member Bailey:
Attended a meeting with North Orange County Community College District and staff.
Attended the quarterly BRACE meeting. Attended an O.C. Vector Control Board
meeting and Budget Committee meeting. Asked Council Member Luebben to resign
from the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
Council Member Luebben declined to resign from the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
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Council Member Narain:
Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' Tea at the Community Center. Attended an
O.C. Sanitation District orientation, Steering Committee, and Board meeting. Attended
a health fair organized by Senator Lou Correa. Attended the Cypress College
Americana Awards.
Mayor Mills:
Attended a SCAG Bylaws Committee meeting. Attended the first Association of
California Cities Orange County Task Force meeting and ribbon cutting for their new
offices. Attended a presentation at the Cypress Senior Citizens Center by the Cypress
College History Department Chair. Attended the Woman's Club of Cypress' Tea at the
Community Center. Attended a RMAC meeting. Attended the quarterly BRACE
meeting. Attended an OCCOG Board of Directors meeting. Attended a California Air
Resources Board meeting. Attended the Cypress College American Awards.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager stated that the City has been alerted to the proposed bill on the
redevelopment agency dissolution and cessation, and staff is currently reviewing the bill
and its provisions. He informed that staff is preparing questions for Agency counsel.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mills adjourned the
14, 2011, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executi
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