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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
October 10, 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
Director of Community Development Ted Commerdinger
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.
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 7:00 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 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 Superintendent Dena Diggins
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Narain.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
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PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Mills presented Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Novack, Anaheim Union High School
District, with a Certificate of Special Recognition for their increased Academic Performance
Index scores.
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 — 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 was provided, and questions were asked and answered. No action was taken on this
item.
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.
Jenelle Godges, Southern California Edison, spoke regarding Smart Connect meter
installation in the City.
Council Member Luebben thanked Ms. Godges for providing clarification on the meter
installation.
Mayor Pro Tem Seymore asked for clarification on residents wanting the Smart Connect
meter removed.
Ms. Godges stated that the new meter cannot be replaced with the older meter, however,
residents can be placed on a delay list.
Council Member Narain asked about notification to Southern California Edison when there is
a power outage and when the meter installation will be completed.
Ms. Godges indicated that completion is anticipated by the end of this year.
George O'Hara, 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.
Council Member Luebben requested that Agenda Item No. 6 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore and seconded by Council Member Narain, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 5.
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
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Item No. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
SEPTEMBER 26, 2011.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of September
26, 2011, as submitted.
Item No. 2: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE
FURTHER READING.
Item No. 3: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 9 -15, 2011 AS "FIRE
PREVENTION WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the week of October 9 -15, 2011
as "Fire Prevention Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 4: PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 23 -29, 2011 AS "RED RIBBON
WEEK" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the week of October 23 -29, 2011
as "Red Ribbon Week" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 5: APPROPRIATION OF BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING GRANT
FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TRASH CANS AND RECYCLING BINS FOR THE
CYPRESS CIVIC CENTER AND VARIOUS PARK LOCATIONS.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Beverage Container Grant from the
State of California in the amount of $13,341; and 2) Appropriate $7,341 to Account No. 114-
20121.4103_4004 (Special Activity Supplies) for the purchase of trash cans and recycling bins
for the Cypress Civic Center and Various Park Locations.
Regarding Item No. 6: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 FOR WARRANTS NO. 19424 THROUGH
19583, Council Member Luebben questioned the payment to Hertz Corporation for the rental
of six vehicles during a two -month period.
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that three
vehicles are rented monthly for the Special Enforcement Team (SET).
The Chief of Police stated that the vehicles are used for undercover operations of the Special
Investigations Unit (SIU), allowing for the vehicles to be rotated for undercover operations.
Council Member Luebben asked about payment to Los Altos Trophy.
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the
Los Altos Trophy purchase was for imprinted City organizers that are used for City Council
meet - and -greet business visits and dignitaries. He indicated that there is funding in the City
General Fund as part of the budget for economic development.
Council Member Luebben asked about $150 refunds made to various organizations.
The Assistant City Manager /Director of Finance and Administrative Services replied that the
payments are facility rental deposit refunds.
It was moved by Council Member Luebben and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Seymore, that
the City Council approve the attached warrant register and wire transfers for Fiscal Year
2011 -12.
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
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END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS:
No items.
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RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Ex
Officio Goveming 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.
Don Seward, Cypress, spoke in opposition to the sale of surplus school property by the
Cypress School District.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Mills requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Luebben:
Commented on possible future sales of surplus property by the Cypress School District and
recommended that the public contact the District with their concerns.
Mayor Pro Tem Sevmore:
Attended the Cypress Police Foundation luncheon. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Board
meeting. Attended the O.C. Fire Authority open house at their regional training center.
Council Member Bailey:
Asked about meeting dates for the Cypress School District Board of Trustees and the 7 -11
Advisory Committee for the public to attend.
Council Member Narain:
Toured the new pump station site located at Myra Avenue. Attended an O.C. Sanitation
District Board meeting. Attended the Cypress Police Foundation luncheon. Attended a Casa
Youth Shelter fundraiser. Attended a Library Advisory Board meeting. Asked the Chief of
Police about National Drug Take Back Day.
The Chief of Police stated the Cypress Police Department is working in conjunction with the
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to provide residents the opportunity to drop off
prescription medications on October 29, 2011 in front of the Police Department.
Mayor Mills:
Attended the Cypress Police Foundation luncheon. Attended the Cypress Police Department
Identification Theft and Fraud presentation. Attended various SCAG meetings. Asked about
the Job Fair being held at the Cypress Community Center on October 13, 2011.
The Director of Community Development stated the second annual Cypress Job Fair will be
held on October 13, 2011, at the Cypress Community Center. He indicated that, to date,
there are 692 job offerings and that more than 1,000 people are expected to attend the
event. He stated that event information is being provided to the media.
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
No items.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m. to Monday, October 24,
2011, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board,Rodrn.
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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MAYOR Q1F THE CITY OF CYPRESS