Minutes 2011-06-13MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 13, 2011
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor
Mills in the Council Chambers, 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
Council /Agency Board Member Phil Luebben
Council /Agency Board Member Prakash Narain
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
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 and Richard Storey; Employee Groups:
Police Management Association.
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), Pulsifer v. City of Cypress, Case Number 30- 2011- 00467319;
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 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 Phil 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
Police Chief Jackie Gomez Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Water Quality Manager Gonzo Vazquez
Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Bailey.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
The Police Chief introduced Cypress Police Sergeant Dean Pinvidic.
Mayor Mills presented a Certificate of Special Recognition to retiring Cypress School
District Superintendent Sheri Loewenstein.
Mayor Mills presented Certificates of Special Recognition to outgoing City
Commissioners David Ashman, Recreation and Community Services Commission,
Gloria Straub, Senior Citizens Commission, and Michael Mullen, Traffic Commission.
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 Labor Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency Negotiators: John B. Bahorski and Richard Storey; Employee Groups: Police
Management Association. He stated that the City Council received a privileged and
confidential briefing and that a negotiating approach and recommendation was
reviewed and unanimously authorized by the City Council.
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), Pulsifer v. City of Cypress, Case Number 30- 2011 00467319;
Orange County Superior Court. He stated that a privileged and confidential briefing
was held and that questions were answered.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
The meeting was recessed at 7:16 p.m.
The meeting was reconvened at 7:19 p.m.
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.
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
Item No. 1: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL
YEAR 2011 -12 BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The Mayor stated that proposed for the City Council's approval is a balanced budget
with no reduction in services, no pay cuts, no salary rollbacks, no layoffs, no furlough
days, and the ability to offer some limited salary increases.
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided
background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
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.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Narain,
that the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the District Budget as proposed for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011 after the conclusion of the public hearing.
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. 2: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2017 -18 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY OF CYPRESS AND CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT.
The Director of Public Works provided background information on this item.
Council Member Luebben asked about the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) ramp
installation at Veterans Park.
The Director of Public Works responded that a ramp and pathway was installed at
Veterans Park.
Council Member Luebben asked about the Holder Street project to open up the road to
Katella Avenue.
The Director of Public Works stated that current service levels at the surrounding
intersections are examined annually and that, at this time, the service levels are a C or
above and are operating at appropriate means.
Council Member Luebben requested that staff provide a history of the funding for this
project over the past 15 years.
Council Member Bailey asked when Myra Street will reopen.
The Director of Public Works stated the Myra Street project will be finalized in the first
quarter of 2012, and after that there would be a six -month project that would put an
underground detention facility in the road that will impact traffic.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore complimented staff on the work done on the ADA ramps
installed throughout the community.
Council Member Narain complimented staff on the Ball Road median landscaping.
Council Member Luebben concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Seymore's compliments but
expressed concern with the contractors soliciting their business with residents.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak 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 Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Luebben,
that the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of Directors of the
Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Conduct a public hearing to solicit comments
on the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2011 -12 through Fiscal Year 2017 -18 Capital
Improvement Program (GIP); and 2) Upon closing the public hearing, formally adopt the
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City of Cypress /Cypress Recreation and Park District Capital Improvement Program for
Fiscal Year 2011 -12 through Fiscal Year 2017 -18.
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
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 Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 22.
Council Member Luebben asked that the record reflect his "No" vote for Agenda Items
No. 6 and 17.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote, with Council Member
Luebben's "No" votes on Agenda Items No. 6 and 17:
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 MAY
23. 2011.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of May
23, 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.
Item No. 5: CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO FILL NINE COMMISSIONER
VACANCIES.
Recommendation: That the City Council confirm the appointments of nine (9)
Commissioners, each serving four -year terms, effective July 1, 2011.
Item No. 6: BLYTHE V. NORTH ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve that certain "Settlement
Agreement Release of All Claims" by and between the City of Cypress and the North
Orange County Community College District, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
same on behalf of the City; and 2) Approve that certain "Memorandum of
Understanding Between the City of Cypress North Orange County Community
College District Regarding the Rendition of Certain Law Enforcement Services by
Cypress Police Department to Cypress College" and authorize the Mayor to execute the
same on behalf of the City.
Item No. 7: FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP)
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Determine that the Fiscal Year 2011 -2012
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) is consistent with the City of Cypress General Plan
2001 Update, as required by Government Code Section 65103(c); and 2) Receive and
file the staff report for the Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
Consistency Determination.
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Item No. 8: AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) CONTRACTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -2012.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
the City's participation in the Urban Counties Program for the expenditure of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds, and authorize the Mayor, City
Manager, Assistant City Manager, Director of Community Development, and /or their
designees to execute the three associated contracts, and all other documents and
instruments required by the County of Orange and /or the Federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for participation in the Urban Counties
Program on behalf of the City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 6249
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THREE (3) CONTRACTS FOR THE
AWARD OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
FUNDS THROUGH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE FOR THE PROGRAM
YEAR SPANNING JULY 1, 2011 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2012.
Item No. 9: APPROVAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RENEWAL OF
CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
FOR THE LANDSCAPED BERM ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STANTON
CHANNEL. PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 8615 -90.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
the City Engineer's Report and establishing a public hearing for July 11, 2011, declaring
the City Council's intention to order the renewal of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 for the maintenance of the landscaping and irrigation system
on the berm on the north side of the Stanton Channel.
RESOLUTION NO. 6250
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT DATED JUNE 13, 2011,
IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS CORPORATE
CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 6251
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2011 -12, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972,
AND FIXING A TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWER
REHABILITATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2010-
01.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Sewer
Rehabilitation at Various Locations, Public Works Project No. 2010 -01.
Item No. 11: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE
CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS BEING IN COMPLIANCE
WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, informing the
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) that the status of the Circulation
Element of the Cypress General Plan conforms to the County's Master Plan of Arterial
Highways (MPAH).
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RESOLUTION NO. 6252
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT FOR
THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item No. 12: AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWO PUBLIC
WORKS VEHICLES.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Find that the City of Santa Monica's
Purchase Order No. 310194- 000 -OP satisfies the bid process per City Code Section 21A-
10(e); and 2) Award a contract to purchase two 2011 Ford F -250 propane powered trucks
from Galpin Ford, 15505 Roscoe Blvd., North Hills, California 91343, in the amount of
$71,511.
Item No. 13: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR
THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL MODIFICATION ON VALLEY VIEW STREET AT
ORANGEWOOD AVENUE AND FRED DRIVE, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 2010-
10.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a construction contract for the Left
Turn Signal Modification on Valley View Street at Orangewood Avenue and Fred Drive,
Public Works Project No. 2010 -10, to the lowest responsible bidder, California
Professional Engineering, Inc., La Puente, California, in the amount of $86,615, and
authorize a contingency of $12,992 (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
and Inspection Services, in the amount of $12,727 within the agreement for On -Call
Construction Management/Inspection /Engineering Services, for the Left Turn Signal
Modification Project on Valley View Street at Orangewood Avenue and Fred Drive,
Project No. 2010 -10, to Jacobs Field Services North America, Inc. (Jacobs), authorize a
contingency of $1,909 (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. 14: ADOPTION OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY AND VARIOUS LOCAL
AGENCIES FOR THE KATELLA AVENUE TRAFFIC LIGHT SYNCHRONIZATION
PROG RAM PROJECT.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Memorandum of Understanding
between the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the City of Cypress for
the Katella Avenue Traffic Light Synchronization Program (TLSP) Project; and 2)
Authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding.
Item No. 15: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOINT SUBMITTAL
OF THE VALLEY VIEW STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITH THE CITY OF BUENA PARK TO THE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MEASURE
M2 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
the joint submittal with the City of Buena Park for the Valley View Street Traffic Signal
Synchronization Improvement Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority for
funding under the Measure M2 Regional Transportation Signal Synchronization Program;
and 2) Approve a transfer in the amount of $900 from the unreserved fund balance of the
Regional Traffic Fee Fund, Account No. 235 99999.4501_111 to General Fund Account
No. 111-99999.3901_235 for Fiscal Year 2011 -12.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6253
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE JOINT SUBMITTAL OF THE VALLEY VIEW
STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT WITH THE
CITY OF BUENA PARK TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE MEASURE M2 REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROGRAM.
Item No. 16: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FUND BALANCE
CLASSIFICATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS BOARD (GASB) STATEMENT NO. 54.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, establishing
fund balance classifications, commitments and authorizations in accordance with
Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 54.
RESOLUTION NO. 6254
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FUND BALANCE CLASSIFICATIONS,
COMMITMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (GASB)
STATEMENT NO. 54.
Item No. 17: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND
BENEFITS FOR UNREPRESENTED /CONFIDENTIAL POSITIONS; ADOPTION OF
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MID MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS; AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING SALARY AND
BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE POSITIONS.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution by title only,
establishing salary ranges and benefits for Unrepresented /Confidential positions; 2)
Adopt a Resolution by title only, establishing salary ranges and benefits for Mid
Management positions; and 3) Adopt a Resolution by title only, establishing salary
ranges and benefits for Executive positions.
RESOLUTION NO. 6255
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, ESTABLISHING
COMPENSATION FOR THE UNREPRESENTED /CONFIDENTIAL
POSITIONS OF HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST, MANAGEMENT
ANALYST, SECRETARY TO THE CITY MANAGER, RECORDING
SECRETARY /DEPUTY CITY CLERK AND HUMAN RESOURCES
TECHNICIAN.
RESOLUTION NO. 6256
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, ESTABLISHING
SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR MID MANAGEMENT
POSITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 6257
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, ESTABLISHING
SALARY RANGE AND BENEFITS FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT.
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Item No. 18: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF CYPRESS' FISCAL YEAR
2011 -12 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, establishing
the City's Fiscal Year 2011 -12 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 6258
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
ESTABLISHING THE CITY'S APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE
2011 -12 FISCAL YEAR.
Item No. 19: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
the City's annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011.
RESOLUTION NO. 6259
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2011 AND FIXING THE LIMITATIONS
OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE SEVERAL FUNDS AND THE
FUNCTIONS, DEPARTMENTS, AND ACTIVITIES CARRIED ON
UNDER SUCH FUNDS.
Item No. 20: ADOPTION OF ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only,
regarding the adoption of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 6260
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
AND ACTING AS THE EX- OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY.
Item No. 21: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010 -11 FOR WARRANTS NO. 17897 THROUGH
18217.
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. 22: RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND
PARK DISTRICT'S FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 APPROPRIATION LIMIT.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District, adopt the Resolution by title only,
establishing the District's Fiscal Year 2011 -12 appropriation limit.
RESOLUTION NO. 6261
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
EX- OFFICIO GOVERNING BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CYPRESS
RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, A SUBSIDIARY DISTRICT OF THE
CITY OF CYPRESS ESTABLISHING THE CYPRESS RECREATION
AND PARK DISTRICT'S APPROPRIATION LIMIT FOR THE 2011 -12
FISCAL YEAR.
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NEW BUSINESS:
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Item No. 23: INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE
IV, OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED CYPRESS WATER QUALITY.
The Water Quality Manager provided background information on this item.
Council Member Luebben asked if the City is liable for the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) violations by businesses.
The Director of Public Works responded that businesses are liable, however, if the
program is not properly enforced by the City, the City may be liable, as well.
Council Member Luebben asked about the various fine levels.
The Director of Public Works informed of the fine levels and stressed the importance of
maintaining and enforcing the discharge permit program.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Narain,
that the City Council introduce the Ordinance for first reading by title only, to amend
Chapter 13, Article IV, of the Cypress Municipal Code, entitled Cypress Water Quality
identifying facilities that are subject to inspections pursuant to the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements that mandate inspections of
designated commercial and industrial facilities in the City, identifying best management
practices, and authorizing implementation of a discharge permit program.
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
No items.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ARTICLE IV, OF THE
CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE, ENTITLED CYPRESS WATER QUALITY.
RECREATION PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS: The Cypress City Council,
Acting as the Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
It was moved by Agency Vice Chair Seymore and seconded by Agency Board Member
Bailey, that the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board adopt the Agency's annual
budget as proposed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Narain, Seymore and Mills
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
Consent Calendar:
Item No. 24: ADOPTION OF THE FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 BUDGET FOR THE
CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Recommendation: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency Board adopt the Agency's
annual budget as proposed for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2011.
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
Council Member Bailey:
Attended an O.C. Vector Control District meeting. Participated in a quarterly BRACE
meeting. Attended the Memorial Day celebration at Cypress Forest Lawn. Attended a
Rotary Club of Cypress meeting.
Council Member Narain:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Board and Administrative Committee meeting.
Attended the badge pinning for Sergeant Pinvidic. Attended the Memorial Day
celebration at Cypress Forest Lawn. Attended the farewell reception for Chief
Yokoyama and Lieutenant Kepley. Attended the badge pinning for Chief Gomez
Whiteley. Attended an ACC -OC monthly meeting.
Mayor Mills:
Participated in a quarterly BRACE meeting. Attended the reception for incoming
Cypress School District Superintendent Beverly Hempstead. Attended the ribbon
cutting for the renovated Quality Inn Motel. Attended the O.C. Council of Governments
Board of Directors meeting. Attended the badge pinning for Sergeant Pinvidic.
Attended the Government Leaders Prayer breakfast. Attended the Memorial Day
celebration at Cypress Forest Lawn. Attended the farewell reception for Chief
Yokoyama and Lieutenant Kepley. Attended a SCAG Transportation and Regional
Council meeting. Attended the badge pinning for Chief Gomez Whiteley. Attended the
Cypress Chamber of Commerce Networking breakfast. Participated in the source
selection of a new SCAG auditor. Attended an ACC -OC Legislative Committee
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore:
Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board meeting. Attended the Memorial Day celebration
at Cypress Forest Lawn. Attended the farewell reception for Chief Yokoyama and
Lieutenant Kepley. Attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony for Paul McGill.
Attended the badge pinning for Chief Gomez Whiteley. Attended the memorial
celebration for Cypress resident Chris Sherrin. Attended the Concert-on- the Green.
Council Member Luebben:
Attended the badge pinning for Chief Gomez Whiteley. Attended the Cypress Youth
Basketball League games at Oxford Academy. Commented on legislative redistricting
in California.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
Mayor Mills announced that Brigadier General Jones has been reassigned to Camp
Roberts in Northern California. Informed that Runway 22L at the Los Alamitos Joint
Forces Training Base is expected to be operational by June 14, 2011.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to Monday, June 27,
2011, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Boar•
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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