Agenda 2012-01-09AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012
5:00 P.M.; 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M.
Executive Board Room
ROLL CALL
MAYOR /AGENCY CHAIR DOUG BAILEY
MAYOR PRO TEM /AGENCY VICE CHAIR PRAKASH NARAIN
COUNCILMEMBER /BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER /BOARD MEMBER LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER /BOARD MEMBER TODD SEYMORE
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and /or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be
taken on off - Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers
are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes
each.
This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as
otherwise provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing in the
following Agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review in the
City Clerk's office and the City's website at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
City Council Agendas /Minutes are available at www.ci.cypress.ca.us.
January 9, 2012 Page 2
WORKSHOP
SESSION
MEASURE D AND PROPOSED BALLOT INITIATIVE
Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
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information that has been acquired by being present in a closed
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authorizes disclosure of that confidential information." (Gov. Code
§ 54963(a).) Any "[v]iolation of [Government Code § 54963] may be
addressed by the use of such remedies as are currently available by law,
including, but not limited to: (1) injunctive relief to prevent the disclosure
of confidential information...; (2) disciplinary action against [a person]
who has willfully disclosed confidential information....; [and /or] (3) referral
of a member of a legislative body who has willfully disclosed confidential
information... to a grand jury." (Gov. Code § 54963(c).)
CITY OF CYPRESS ITEMS:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Smith v. City of Cypress
WCAB No. ADJ620339 (ANA 0397750)
Claim No. 066 -06 -00003
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Dominguez v. City of Cypress
WCAB No. ADK4617027; ADJ101968; ADJ211528; ADJ4708073;
ADJ3615469
Claim No. 066 -02- 00001; 066 -04- 00001; 066 -04 -00005
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
January 9, 2012 Page 3
ROLL CALL
MAYOR/AGENCY CHAIR DOUG BAILEY
MAYOR PRO TEM /AGENCY VICE CHAIR PRAKASH NARAIN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER PHIL LUEBBEN
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER/BOARD MEMBER TODD SEYMORE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/
CLOSED SESSION
CITY MANAGER
CITY ATTORNEY
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO ONE -HALF HOUR)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and /or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency, prior to any action taken on the Agenda. No action may be
taken on off - Agenda items except as authorized by law. Speakers
are requested to limit their comments to no more than three minutes
each.
If you would like to address the City Council, please complete the
white SPEAKER'S CARD. The card is available at the speaker's
podium or from the City Clerk. Please identify on the card your name,
address, and the item on which you would like to speak, and return to
the City Clerk. The SPEAKER'S CARD assists the Mayor in ensuring
that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized. Your
name will be called at the time the matter is heard by the Council.
January 9, 2012 Page 4
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 — 3)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended by the City Council and /or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING A REQUEST TO APPROVE ZONE
CHANGE NO. 2011-01, SPECIFIC PLAN PC -12, GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2011 -02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2011 -07,
AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17421 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF SIXTEEN (16) SINGLE - FAMILY HOMES AND ADOPTION OF THE
HARMONY SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5042
ORANGE AVENUE IN THE RS -6000 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE - FAMILY
ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Planning Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt a Finding of De
Minimis Impact, adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and adopt
the Mitigation Monitoring Program in accordance with the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Introduce
for first reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, for approval
of Zone Change No. 2011 -01 and the Harmony Specific Plan; and
3) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving General
Plan Amendment No. 2011 -02; and 4) Adopt the Resolutions by title
only, titles as follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -07
and Tentative Tract Map No. 17421, subject to the conditions in Exhibit
"A" of the Resolutions.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting Zone Change No. 2011 -01 and the Harmony
Specific Plan, Changing the Zoning Classification of the
Property Located at the Southeast Corner of Orange
Avenue and Moody Street from RS -6000 Residential
Single - Family to PC Planned Community (PC -12).
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting General Plan Amendment No. 2011 -02,
Changing the General Plan Classification of the
Property Located at 5042 Orange Avenue From Low
Density Residential to Specific Plan.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2011 -07
- With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 17421 — With
Conditions.
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2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT TO CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2011 -02 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17411,
A REQUEST TO REDUCE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF CONDOMINIUM
UNITS AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF THREE - BEDROOM UNITS
WITHIN THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 8672 AND 8692 BELMONT
STREET IN THE RM -20 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE - FAMILY ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Planning Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by
title only, titles as follows, approving Amendment to Conditional Use
Permit No. 2011 -02 and Tentative Tract Map No. 17411, subject to the
conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolutions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Amendment to Conditional Use Permit
No. 2011 -02 — With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Tentative Tract Map No. 17411 — As Revised.
3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 2011 -02, A CITY INITIATED ACTION TO AMEND SECTIONS
4.19.060.H.2, 4.19.070.H.3, AND 4.19.080.1.2, OF THE CYPRESS
ZONING CODE RELATED TO INCREASED TIME EXTENSIONS FOR
DESIGN REVIEW APPROVALS, CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, AND
VARIANCES.
Prepared by: Ted Commerdinger Director of Community
Development
Recommended Action: That the City Council introduce for first reading
the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2011 -02.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Adopting Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2011 -02 to
Modify Sections 4.19.060.H.2, 4.19.070.H.3, and
4.19.080.1.2 of the Cypress Zoning Code.
January 9, 2012 Page 6
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one
motion unless a member of the Council requests separate action on a
specific item. Ordinances on the Consent Calendar should be read by title
only prior to taking any action.
CONSENT CALENDAR (4 — 16)
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Meeting of December 12, 2011.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
5. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE "AVOID THE 26" OFFICE OF TRAFFIC
SAFETY (OTS) TRAFFIC GRANT AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF THE OTS TRAFFIC GRANT GOALS IN THEIR
ENTIRETY.
Prepared by: Jackie Gomez - Whiteley, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Office of
Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only,
title as follows, agreeing to support the grant goals in their entirety; and
3) Authorize the Chief of Police to sign a Memorandum of
Understanding between the City of Anaheim and the City of Cypress;
and 4) Increase estimated revenues (114- 50183.3525 Grants —
Miscellaneous) in the Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 General Fund — Grants
Fund for the grant total of $25,000; and 5) Approve appropriations in
Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 in the General Fund — Grants Fund as follows:
114-50183.400321 (Overtime) in the amount of $25,000.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Authorizing the Acceptance of the "Avoid the
26" Orange County Regional DUI Campaign and
Agreement with the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Goals
in Their Entirety.
January 9, 2012 Page 7
7. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT.
Prepared by: Ted Commerdinger, Director of Community
Development
Recommended Action: That the City Council authorize the Mayor to
execute the Reimbursement Agreement.
8. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DETERMINING
THAT THE CITY OF CYPRESS ELECTS TO SERVE AS THE
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Prepared by: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, determining that the City of Cypress elects to
serve as the Successor Agency to the dissolved Cypress
Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
34173.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Determining that the City of Cypress Elects
to, and Shall, Serve as the Successor Agency to the
Dissolved Cypress Redevelopment Agency Pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Section 34173.
9. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION DETERMINING
THAT THE CITY OF CYPRESS SHALL RETAIN THE HOUSING
ASSETS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DISSOLVED CYPRESS
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
Prepared by: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, determining that the City of Cypress shall
retain the housing assets and functions of the dissolved Cypress
Redevelopment Agency pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
34176.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Determining that the City of Cypress Shall
Retain the Housing Assets and Functions of the
Dissolved Cypress Redevelopment Agency Pursuant
to Health and Safety Code Section 34176.
January 9, 2012 Page 8
10. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING THAT THE CITY OF CYPRESS HAS NOT FORGIVEN
ANY LOAN OWED TO THE CITY BY THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY.
Prepared by: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, making a declaration under Health and Safety
Code Section 33354.8 that, during the period from January 1, 2010 to
December 31, 2011, the City has not forgiven the repayment, wholly or
partially, of any loan, advance, or indebtedness owed to the City by the
Cypress Redevelopment Agency.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Making a Declaration Under Health and
Safety Code Section 33354.8 That, During the Period
From January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011, the
City Has Not Forgiven the Repayment, Wholly or
Partially, of Any Loan, Advance, or Indebtedness
Owed to the City by the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF STORM DRAIN REHABILITATION ON MOODY
STREET AND VALLEY VIEW STREET, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT
NOS. 2008 -12 AND 2008 -14.
Prepared by: Dario Simoes, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Storm
Drain Rehabilitation on Moody Street and Valley View Street, Public
Works Project Nos. 2008 -12 and 2008 -14, as being satisfactorily
completed in conformance with the project specifications, in the final
amount of $2,077,557.37; and 2) Approve the final retention payment of
$207,755.74 to Excel Paving Company, Long Beach, 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.
12. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL
REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
report.
January 9, 2012 Page 9
13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CLASSIFICATION
SPECIFICATION FOR THE POSITION OF COMMUNITY OUTREACH
OFFICER THEREBY AMENDING THE CITY'S POSITION
CLASSIFICATION PLAN AND MODIFYING THE TEMPORARY
PART -TIME AND SEASONAL EMPLOYEES HOURLY PAY RANGE
SCHEDULE TO INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH OFFICER.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the ex-
officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District: 1) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows,
establishing the position of Community Outreach Officer; and 2) Adopt
the class specification and part-time hourly pay range for the new
classification of Community Outreach Officer; and 3) Appropriate from
the unreserved fund balance of the General Fund $15,000 to account
111 - 50174.4010 for part -time salary and $1,500 to account
111 - 50174.4006 for fringe benefits to fund the position of Community
Outreach Officer for the Balance of FY 2011 -12.
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 the
Part-time Classification of Community Outreach Officer,
Modifying the City's Classification Plan and Establishing
Compensation for the Part-Time Classification of
Community Outreach Officer by Adding the Position to
the Temporary Part-Time and Seasonal Employees
Hourly Pay Range Schedule.
14. REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF
NOVEMBER, 2011.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council receive and file the
Investment Report for the month of November, 2011.
15. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2011 -12 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 20371 THROUGH 20518.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant registers and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2011 -12.
January 9, 2012 Page 10
Recreation and Park District Matters:
16. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPONENT UNIT FINANCIAL REPORT
OF THE CYPRESS RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio
Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation and Park District, receive
and file the report.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS
No items.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR NOTICE
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one
motion unless a member of the Redevelopment Agency requests separate
action on a specific item.
CONSENT CALENDAR (17 — 18)
17. ACCEPTANCE OF THE COMPONENT UNIT FINANCIAL REPORT
OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Assistant City Manager /Director of
Finance and Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the Cypress Redevelopment Agency
Board receive and file the report.
January 9, 2012 Page 11
18. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION OF THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY DECLARING THAT THE AGENCY HAS NOT FORGIVEN ANY
LOAN OWED TO THE AGENCY BY A PUBLIC BODY.
Prepared bv: Steve Clarke, Redevelopment Project Manager
Recommended Action: That the Redevelopment Agency Board adopt
the Resolution by title only, title as follows, making a declaration under
Health and Safety Code Section 33354.8 that, during the period from
January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011, the Agency has not forgiven
the repayment, wholly or partially, of any loan, advance, or
indebtedness owed to the Agency by a public body.
A Resolution of the Cypress Redevelopment Agency,
Making a Declaration Under Health and Safety Code
Section 33354.8 That, During the Period From
January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2011, the Agency
Has Not Forgiven the Repayment, Wholly or
Partially, of Any Loan, Advance, or Indebtedness
Owed to the Agency by a Public Body.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
and the Cypress Redevelopment Agency on any matters within the
jurisdiction of the City Council and /or the Cypress Redevelopment
Agency provided that no action may be taken on off - Agenda items
unless authorized by law. Speakers are requested to limit their
comments to no more than five minutes each.
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
19. CYPRESS SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING REQUEST. (Mayor Bailey)
Recommended Action: That the City Council consider the request from
Cypress School District Board President Donna Erickson for the District
President and Vice President to meet with the Mayor and Mayor Pro
Tem on an informal basis to resume meetings on subjects of mutual
interest, including possible acquisition of property.
•Reports on Committee Assignments
•Other Items
January 9, 2012 Page 12
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be a Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, January 23, 2012,
beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board Room.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of
California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted on the City Hall
bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting. Dated this
4th day of January, 2012.
IluR,taz i,arAaw)
Denise Basham, City Clerk
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