Minutes 2013-05-13072
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
May 13, 2013
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m. by Mayor
Narain in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor Prakash Narain
Mayor Pro Tem Leroy Mills
Council Member Doug Bailey
Council Member Rob Johnson (arrived at 5:11 p.m.)
Council Member Mariellen Yarc
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Attorney Lindsay Tabaian
Successor Agency Counsel Dan Slater
Legal Counsel Wesley Miliband
Director of Finance and Administrative Services Richard Storey
Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Assistant Director of Finance & Administrative Services Matt Burton
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Water Quality Manager Gonzo Vazquez
Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Recreation Supervisor Shelly Myers
Human Resources Manager Cathy Thompson
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested that City Council Members consider budgetary items of
dog waste bags at City parks, permissive turn signals at three locations, and the
establishment of a City Council management reserve fund of $400,000.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the City Council would
review the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2013 -2014, and that the budget is adopted
at the fund level and monitored and managed at the program /activity /account level. He
indicated that the final budget and the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) would be
submitted to City Council for adoption on June 10, 2013. He stated that the budget
reflects minimal revisions compared to the mid -year budget report.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that assumptions made in
preparing the budget include maintaining the General Fund contingency amount,
incorporation of City Council goals, and maintaining long -term financial stability. He
stated that the City has maintained a 20 -year Capital Improvement Program that is
broken down into seven year plans.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided the City Council with the
City of Cypress Annual Budget, City of Cypress Operating Budget, and the Cypress
Recreation and Park District Operating Budget.
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The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the Successor Agency
budget of approximately $500,000 is approved by the Successor Agency Oversight
Board, not the City and that some costs such as staff time of .the City would be
reimbursed by the County.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services indicated that the combined
proposed budget for all entities is approximately $45 million, and that the proposed City
budget is approximately $40 million which is an increase of $5.4 million. He stated that
the increased amount relates to the adding of a second pump station at a 'cost of $6
million.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that personnel costs
increased approximately 2.3 %, operations costs increased approximately 1.6 %, and
capital projects increased approximately 63 %.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills asked about personnel cost increases.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that salary increases
have already been negotiated with certain employee groups, and that Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS) and medical costs have increased.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the City operating
budget reflects a 1.9% increase and that Personnel costs reflect a 2.3% increase. He
reviewed the General Fund Operating Budget and General Fund Revenue Budget, and
stated that revenues increased 3.2% to $28.8 million. He indicated that expenditures
increased 1.2% to $28.5 million, and that there is a proposed equity transfer of $5
million from the General Fund for the unfunded PERS liability.
Council Member Bailey asked if the fund transfer would come from the Capital
Improvement Projects budget.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the equity transfer
would come from the City General Fund which is an operational fund to the employee
benefits fund.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services clarified that the funds would come
from the General Fund column of the future Capital Improvements line items, as
reported in the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Mayor Narain asked about employee benefits funding.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that $12 million would
be available for employee benefits, and indicated that there is a management
assignment to cover employee liabilities.
Council Member Bailey asked if the funds could remain where they are.
Mayor Narain asked for clarification on the wisdom of moving the money.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that the wisdom is to
assign money for what would happen in the future.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills asked if the funds should be in a trust account.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services commented that an irrevocable
trust account would reduce flexibility.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services indicated that the General Fund
operating costs reflect an increase of 2.3% or $544,297. He stated that impacts include
personnel costs, savings due to no election, a large increase in water costs, and new
routes added to the crossing guard contract.
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The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided a general overview of the
General Fund and indicated that the impact of operations on the fund balance is
approximately $283,000 and the net effect of the equity transfer is a $4.7 million
decrease in the General Fund total fund balance.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the net operating
revenue in the General Fund would be $4.2 million and would allow for set aside funds
for Capital Projects. He indicated that the City Council policy allows for $2.2 million
annually in order to provide capital projects at a minimum level, including $800,000 on
residential streets, $250,000 on sidewalk/curb repairs, $250,000 on building
maintenance /facility improvements, $450,000 for Warland Drive, and $500,000 for
storm drains. He stated that $2 million would be allocated to the infrastructure fund in
order to maintain the 7 -year CIP.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the Recreation and
Park District estimated revenues increased 14.4% to approximately $5.5 million due to
the pass through monies related to the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency. He
stated that the Recreation and Park District proposed expenditures reflects an increase
of 1.5% to $4.9 million. He indicated there is also a payment to the Infrastructure Fund
which is repayment of park projects and Capital Improvements paid for with
redevelopment funds.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services discussed the dissolution of the
Redevelopment Agency and that costs associated with the Agency have been
eliminated or shifted to the City or the Successor Agency budgets.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills asked for a status on the City's communications with the State
Department of Finance.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services replied that the City has had
conflicts with the State Department of Finance on what money could be maintained
through tax increment to pay down Redevelopment Agency debt. He stated that
approximately $3 million was shifted to the State, and that a $1.2 million interest
payment that the Redevelopment Agency paid the City was declined by the Department
of Finance. He indicated that the State determined that monies loaned from the City's
General Fund to the Redevelopment Agency for the 13 acres of land in the former
LART project area was their money.
Council Member Bailey clarified that it was the former City Council who purchased the
land.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services reviewed revenue projections and
stated that they are based on current revenue receipts, trends, current development
activity, internal /external analysis, and economic data. He indicated that revenues are
impacted by the economic downturn and loss of investment earnings on the
redevelopment loan.
Council Member Johnson asked if the Vehicle License Fees (VLF) were taken by the
County of Orange.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that how the VLF were
allocated could be beneficial to the City in that refinancing for the County bankruptcy
was not included so more fees may come to cities.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that one revenue impact not
included in the budget is the State budget takeaways due to an ongoing deficit that may
occur in Fiscal Year 2013 -14. He discussed Proposition 1A and repayment to the State
and the possibility of the State having to re- borrow.
Council Member Bailey asked if the State is allowed to pay back then borrow more.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that the State has the
ability to borrow twice in a 10 -year period.
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The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the Capital Outlay
budget is approximately $305,000 which includes new and replacement equipment. He
indicated that some of the new vehicles would be paid for from AB 2766 and some
equipment would be paid for from the asset seizure fund.
Council Member Johnson asked about the life span of a police vehicle.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that Police would
typically be replaced every three years depending upon mileage and maintenance, and
that other City vehicles would be replaced every 5 -7 years.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the Internal Service
Fund, which includes vehicle and equipment replacement funds, is expected to be fully
funded. He indicated that there is sufficient money in the City's insurance funds to
cover unforeseen liabilities.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services indicated that the current Capital
Improvement Program includes General Fund support of infrastructure maintenance.
He informed that the 2008 CIP Master Plan indicated that sewer needs were estimated
at $43 million, however that amount has been reduced to $28 million. He stated that in
2007 the storm drain needs totaled $290 million, of that $185 million cannot be done
and the need has been reduced to $92 million.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills asked about the County of Orange facility improvements.
The Public Works Director responded that the County of Orange has their own Master
Plan and challenges, and that there is a process and prioritizing plan, however, there is
not funding.
Council Member Bailey asked about the necessity of a storm drain master plan.
The Public Works Director replied that it is a good idea for the City to have a storm
drain master plan.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the CIP has indicated
needs of approximately $30 million for infrastructure of existing parks.
The Public Works Director clarified that the parks CIP needs does not include the
Senior Citizens Center.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services provided a summary of 2013 -2014
Capital Projects and the funding sources by fund, with the amount totaling
approximately $13 million.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that future revenue and cost
threats include State budget impacts, unknown business relocation, funding future of
pension costs, and Affordable Care Act effects.
Council Member Johnson asked about the Warland Drive reimbursements and if it is a
one -time reimbursement.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that an extension to the
Warland Drive agreement was recently approved and that the reimbursements would
continue for several more years.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services spoke of City Council items not
included in the proposed budget, and indicated that a bookstore in the library would
cost approximately $150,000.
Council Member Yarc spoke of insurance requirements should a bookstore be built,
that it would have to be paid for by the Friends of the Library.
Mayor Narain commented that the existing bookstore at the Cypress Library is unsafe
and insufficient for the library's needs.
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The Director of Finance and Administrative Services clarified that the Cypress Library
land is owned by the City and that the building is owned by the County.
Council Member Yarc commented that the City should discuss the matter with the
County of Orange prior to the planning stages.
The City Manager concurred and commented that liability issues need to be managed,
and that a status report would be given to the City Council at the mid -year budget
review.
The Public Works Director spoke of the City Ordinance that mandates that pet owners
pick up after their dog defecates in a City park, and that dog waste bags were
previously at certain parks. He stated that the bags were stolen and the dispensers
were vandalized.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills commented that dog waste dispensers should be installed at all
parks due to it being a public safety issue.
The Public Works Director indicated that the cost for dog waste dispensers would be
$8,500 for five parks.
Mayor Narain asked about the accessibility of trashcans in the parks.
The Public Works Director responded that there are trashcans throughout most areas
of the parks including high - volume areas.
Mayor Narain asked which park is the most heavily used.
The Recreation and Community Services Director replied that Veterans Park has the
highest volume of use, however it is a personal responsibility of dog owners to pick up
after their dogs and that installing dog waste bag dispensers may not provide the
solution.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills suggested that dog waste dispensers be reinstalled at the five
original parks.
The Public Works Director indicated that grant monies had been used but they are no
longer available.
It was the consensus of the City Council to put the dog waste dispensers back in the
five parks they were originally removed from for a one -year trial basis.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills suggested that protective permissive signals be placed at the
intersections of Meridian Way, Dana Way, and Holder Street.
Mayor Narain asked if the Traffic Engineer could look into costs related to the protective
permissive signals.
Council Member Bailey suggested a dedicated arrow that would allow vehicles time to
make a left turn.
The Public Works Director spoke of various intersection signaling devices and that it
would be advisable to have an expert look at a design and bring it back to the City
Council for further direction.
Mayor Narain expressed concern with safety and accident statistics.
The City Attorney asked if the City Council would like funds to be budgeted for an
expert traffic analysis for protective permissive signals.
The Public Works Director indicated that an amount of $15,000 to $30,000 would be
needed for a traffic analysis.
Mayor Narain asked if the Traffic Commission would be part of the review process.
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The City Attorney responded that the Traffic Commission could be part of the review
process once the traffic analysis has been completed.
It was the consensus of the City Council that an expert analysis discuss protective
permissive generalities and discuss their findings with the City Council at a future
meeting, and that budgeting for a potential analysis be determined at a later time.
The Assistant City Engineer provided a brief explanation of protective permissive
signals.
It was the consensus of the City Council to fund the pump station at Myra Avenue.
It was the consensus of the City Council to not authorize a proposed equity transfer of
$5 million from the General Fund for the unfunded PERS liability.
Council Member Bailey asked for an explanation of the stabilization agreement in the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the stabilization
agreement would be a contingency amount of money to cover major factors that could
go wrong, and that the City Council policy provides for a contingency of 25% of the
operating budget.
Council Member Bailey asked about the process for accessing the contingency funds.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services responded that the City Council
would appropriate funds and that the shortfall, should there be one, would be increased
over the following years.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills inquired about the City Council management reserve fund
request.
Mayor Narain responded that the City Council already has control and that contingency
fund items may make future City Council Members feel compelled to spend.
The Director of Finance and Administrative Services stated that the Fiscal Year 2013-
2014 Budget would be brought to the City Council for approval at its regular meeting of
June 10, 2013.
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(d)(2), Number of Cases: Two.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Number 262- 461 -05, Located at
8721 Cypress Street, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under Negotiation: Price and
Terms of Payment.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code
Section 54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Number 244 - 092 -30, Located at
9470 Moody Street, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under Negotiation: Price and
Terms of Payment.
At 6:13 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 7:09 p.m. by
Mayor Narain.
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Members present:
Mayor Prakash Narain
Mayor Pro Tem Leroy Mills
Council Member Doug Bailey
Council Member Rob Johnson
Council Member Marielien Yarc
Staff present:
City Manager John Bahorski
City Attorney William Wynder
Assistant City Attorney Lindsay Tabaian
Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Assistant Director of Finance & Administrative Services Matt Burton
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Recreation Superintendent Dena Diggins
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Narain.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
Dennis Mak, Orange County Transportation Authority, provided an update on the West
County Connectors Project.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills asked about the damage done to the 7th Street connector.
Mr. Mak responded that the 7th Street connector repair is being designed by Caltrans
and that it has not yet been finalized.
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 stated that the City Council was provided with an annual budget
report on Fiscal Year 2013 -14. He stated that the City Council provided staff with
general direction with approval of the budget in June 2013.
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(d)(2), Number of Cases: Two. He stated that the City Council
authorized legal counsel to file suit against the Department of Finance and the State
Controller regarding transactions involving the winding up of redevelopment agencies
which had been disallowed by the Department of Finance, with Council Member Yarc
voting no.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council unanimously authorized the City to
enter into a joint defense agreement with the County of Orange and 18 local cities
regarding certain disputed rule- making involving the implementation of the Federal
Clean Water Act.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding
Conference with Real Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.8, Real Property Identified by APN Number 262- 461 -05, Located at 8721
Cypress Street, Negotiating Party: City Manager, Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
of Payment. He stated that the City Council reaffirmed that it intended to exercise its
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Naylor Act Rights with respect to the Mackay School Site and gave its real property
negotiators directions regarding obtaining an environmental analysis of the site and an
appraisal as to the fair market value to which the Naylor Act formula would be applied.
The City Attorney reported that the Closed Session regarding Conference with Real
Property Negotiators, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, Real Property
Identified by APN Number 244 - 092 -30, Located at 9470 Moody Street, Negotiating
Party: City Manager, Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment, was not held.
No other action was taken in Closed Session, nor was any solicited.
Mayor Narain stated that due to the public interest in Agenda Item No. 13, it would be
moved on the agenda and held immediately following Oral Communications.
Mayor Narain stated that a disconcerting event occurred recently and that Council
Member Bailey would be providing his City Council comments at this time.
Council Member Bailey described a meeting he had last week with Assembly Member
Travis Allen and City of Los Alamitos Mayor Warren Kusumoto where Mayor Kusumoto
attempted to secretly tape record the conversation being held. Council Member Bailey
stated that the meeting topic was economics, and that City staff had compiled
information for him to share. He indicated that Mayor Kusumoto asked pointed
questions related to the Prologis project, and that he and Assembly Member Allen
noticed that Mayor Kusumoto was tape recording the conversation without permission
or disclosure.
Council Member Bailey displayed a slideshow presentation related to the City of
Cypress' economic data compared to the City of Los Alamitos, and the connection and
similarities of the two cities.
Council Member Bailey expressed his frustration with the actions of Mayor Kusumoto,
especially in consideration of how cooperative Cypress has been to Los Alamitos. He
commented that he has ceased his communications with the City of Los Alamitos.
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.
Patrick Maloney, Prologis, provided an update on the proposed project on Katella
Avenue.
Jack Rubens, legal counsel for owners of the Los Alamitos Race Track, spoke
regarding Agenda Item No. 13.
Frank Sherren, Los Alamitos Race Track, spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 13.
Steven Mauss, Citizens for Responsible Development, read a letter in support of
Agenda Item No. 13, with the caveat that they retain independent counsel to confirm
the agreements are valid and enforceable documents.
George Pardon, Citizens for Responsible Development, spoke regarding Agenda Item
No. 13.
J.M. Ivler, Los Alamitos, spoke regarding the proposed development on Katella Avenue.
Carol Biri, Los Alamitos, spoke regarding the proposed development on Katella
Avenue.
Jenelle Godges, Southern California Edison, spoke regarding summer readiness and
electricity usage.
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Shelley Henderson, Cypress, spoke regarding the Cypress Chamber of Commerce
Networking breakfast, the Cypress Community Festival, and anniversary issue of the
O.C. Breeze.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 13: CONSIDERATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENTS FOR
USES PERMITTED IN PLANNING AREAS 1, 10, AND 11 FOR MEASURE "A."
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item.
The City Attorney stated that his office has thoroughly reviewed the restrictive covenant
agreements and is satisfied that they are fully enforceable, and that the City will have
the authority to enforce the covenants. He indicated that if the restrictive covenants are
entered into prior to the adoption of Measure A, by definition, the restrictive covenants
would be in place and would become the law of Cypress when Measure A takes effect.
He stated that the restrictive covenants would run with the land so that it will run without
regard to who owns the property and that the covenants are not limited to the current
owner of the property.
Council Member Yarc asked how a prospective buyer would be made aware of the
restrictive covenants.
The City Attorney responded that the restrictive covenants would appear on a Title
Report and also through City staff and /or at a City Council meeting through the
submittal of a discretionary land use application. He clarified that if Measure A is
adopted and the restrictive covenants are entered into, there is no guarantee that a
building permit would be issued or that a land use entitlement would be issued. He
stated that there would be enhanced notice of discretionary land use entitlement
application that would come before the City Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills asked Mr. Mauss and Mr. Pardon if they would approve Measure
A if the restrictive covenants are adopted.
Mr. Mauss stated that he cannot speak for the group, but if the covenants are adopted
and enforceable, he would publicly support Measure A.
Mr. Pardon stated that he would also publicly support Measure A if the covenants are
adopted.
Council Member Bailey asked about support from the Citizens for Responsible
Development.
Mr. Pardon stated that the group would like confirmation from outside counsel before
they support Measure A.
The City Attorney stated that outside review of the agreements is encouraged and
welcomed.
Council Member Bailey asked if the Los Alamitos Race Track was in support of the
agreement.
Mr. Rubens responded in the affirmative.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and seconded by Council Member Johnson, to
approve the Restrictive Covenant Agreements for Uses Permitted in Planning Areas 1,
10, and 11 for Measure "A."
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Johnson, Bailey, Mills and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7:00 P.M. (PUBLIC COMMENTS RESTRICTED TO TEN
MINUTES PER SPEAKER, UNLESS EXTENDED BY THE CITY COUNCIL).
No items.
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills requested Agenda Item No. 4 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
Council Member Johnson requested Agenda Item No. 11 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Mills, to approve
Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 3, 5 through 10, and 12.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Johnson, Bailey, Mills and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF APRIL
22. 2013.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of April
22, 2013, 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: RENEWAL OF AGREEMENT FOR PROSECUTION SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Agreement for Prosecution
Services between the City and the County of Orange for a five -year period,
commencing July 1, 2013 and terminating on June 30, 2018, and authorize the Mayor
to sign the agreement.
Item No. 5: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AWARD OF TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR CERRITOS AVENUE
WIDENING, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 81.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for Cerritos Avenue
Widening, Public Works Project No. 81, in the amount of $280,879.50, to the lowest
responsible bidder, Bannaoun Engineers Constructors Corp. (Bannaoun); authorize a
contingency of $42,100 (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 $60,040, within the existing agreement for
On -Call Construction Management/Engineering Support/Testing and Inspection
Services, for Cerritos Avenue Widening, Public Works Project No. 81, to Vali Cooper &
Associates, Inc. (VCA); authorize a contingency of $9,000 (15% of contract amount) to
be used for unforeseen work; and direct the Director of Public Works /City Engineer to
act as Contract Officer.
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Item No. 6: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AWARD OF TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
2012 -13 RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO.
95.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for the Fiscal Year 2012-
13 Residential Street Rehabilitation, Public Works Project No. 95, in the amount of
$1,247,985, to the lowest responsible bidder, All American Asphalt, Corona, California;
authorize a contingency of $187,200 (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 $147,920, within
the existing agreement for On -Call Construction Management/Engineering
Support/Testing and Inspection Services, for the Fiscal Year 2012 -13 Residential Street
Rehabilitation, Public Works Project No. 95, to Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. (VCA);
authorize a contingency of $22,200 (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. 7: ACCEPTANCE OF FIBER OPTIC INSTALLATION AND UPGRADE TO
CCTV SYSTEM ON KATELLA/CERRITOS/WALKER /BALL (PHASE 2), PUBLIC
WORKS PROJECT NO. 2010 -09.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Fiber Optic Installation and
Upgrade to CCTV System on Katella /Cerritos/Walker /Ball (Phase 2), Public Works
Project No. 2010 -09, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance with the project
specifications, in the final amount of $428,221.32; and 2) Approve the final retention
payment of $42,822.13 to Pro Tech Engineering, Corona Del Mar, 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. 8: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AWARD OF TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE VALLEY VIEW
AND LINCOLN OVERLAY PROJECT, STATE -LOCAL PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
(SLPP), PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 89.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for the Valley View and
Lincoln Overlay Project, SLPP, Public Works Project No. 89, in the amount of
$403,910, to the lowest responsible bidder, R.J. Noble Company, 15505 E. Lincoln
Avenue, Orange, California; authorize a contingency of $60,600 (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 Inspection Services, in the amount of $47,940, within the
existing agreement for On -Call Construction Management/Engineering Support/Testing
and Inspection Services, for the Valley View and Lincoln Overlay Project, SLPP, Public
Works Project No. 89, to Vali Cooper & Associates, Inc. (VCA); authorize a contingency
of $7,200 (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. 9: 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. 6364
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CONCERNING THE STATUS OF THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT,
MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM AND ADOPTION OF A LOCAL
SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN FOR THE RENEWED MEASURE M (M2)
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 -13 FOR WARRANTS NO. 25784 THROUGH
26068.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2012 -13.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 12: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION AND APPROPRIATION OF $300 FOR
THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES FOR THE KIDS CORNER PRESCHOOL -AGED
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 $300 from BP America, Inc. Fabric of America Fund; and 2) Increase
estimated revenue in 212 - 99999.3713 (Donations) by $300 and increase appropriations
by $300 to 212 - 90327.4103_004 (Supplies - Special Activity) for the purchase of
classroom supplies and toys for the Kids Corner preschool -aged program.
Regarding Item No. 4: GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY FINDING — DISPOSAL OF
MACKAY SCHOOL AND DISTRICT OFFICE SITES, Mayor Pro Tem Mills stated that
he had posed questions of City staff and requested that those be answered for public
record.
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item and indicated that
rezoning of the Mackay School and District Office sites would be subject to Measure D
and would require a vote of Cypress residents. He stated that submittal of a
development application for either property would be subject to separate review
regarding consistency with the City's General Plan.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Mills and seconded by Mayor Narain, that the City
Council: 1) Determine that the disposition of the Mackay School and District Office
properties by the Cypress School District is consistent with the City's General Plan; and
2) Authorize the City Attorney to send the letter to legal counsel for the Cypress School
District advising counsel of the determination made by the City Council.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Johnson, Bailey, Mills and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Regarding Item No. 11: APPROVAL OF A THREE -YEAR PYROTECHNIC
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ANNUAL MULTI - AGENCY JULY 4Th
FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR, Council Member Johnson asked if alternate event
locations could be discussed further in consideration of difficulties of getting onto the
Joint Forces Training Base due to heightened security measures.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that alternate locations had
been researched several years ago and it was determined that it would not be feasible
based on required pyrotechnic fallout zones and insufficient parking accommodations.
She stated that relocating this year's event could not be done in a timely manner. She
indicated that a Memorandum of Agreement in being worked on should an urgent
security matter arise negating the Joint Forces Training Base's ability to host the event.
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Council Member Johnson asked about consideration for relocating the event in future
years.
Council Member Yarc asked which cities contribute toward the fireworks celebration.
The Recreation and Community Services Director indicated that the cities of Los
Alamitos and Cypress are the major event contributors, and that the City of Seal Beach
and the Rossmoor Community Services District contribute minimal funds and
personnel, with the event total costs being $65,000 - $70,000 mostly absorbed by
Cypress and Los Alamitos.
Council Member Bailey stated that he supports the event location for one year but
would like venue options explored for future events.
It was moved by Council Member Johnson and seconded by Mayor Narain, that the City
Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of Directors for the Cypress Recreation
and Park District, approve a three -year contract services agreement with Fireworks
America in an amount not to exceed $70,500 over the three -year contract period, with a
review of locations to be held prior to next year's event.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Johnson, Bailey, Mills and Narain
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT MATTERS: The Cypress City Council, Acting as
the Ex Officio Governing Board of Directors.
No items.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE CYPRESS REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MATTERS:
The Cypress City Council, Acting as the Successor Agency to the Cypress
Redevelopment Agency.
No items.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: For Matters Not on the Agenda.
The following spoke regarding the proposed development on Katella Avenue:
Manfred Stein, Cypress
Elinor Stein, Cypress
Don Seward, Cypress
Enea Ostrich, Seal Beach
Sara Annis, Cypress
Lois Waddle, Los Alamitos
Anthony Vu, Cypress
Ed Kraemer, Cypress
ITEMS FROM CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Mayor Narain requested reports from the Council Members on their respective
committee assignments.
Council Member Johnson:
Attended a PACE graduation at King Elementary School. Attended the Hopeful Healing
for Survivors recognition. Attended the Boys and Girls Club of Cypress' open house.
Attended the Juried Art Show at the Cypress Community Center. Attended the Rising
Stars and Juried Arts awards. Attended the FOCCA scholarship performance.
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Attended the SPIRIT event. Attended a PACE graduation at St. Irenaeus. Participated
in the Cypress Chamber of Commerce golf tournament.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills:
Conducted an OCCOG Board of Directors meeting. Attended the Rising Stars and
Juried Arts awards. Attended the FOCCA scholarship performance. Attended the
SCAG General Assembly meeting and conference. Attended an OCTA Executive
Committee meeting. Attended the O.C. Government Leaders Prayer breakfast.
Participated in an interview with the Voice of Orange County regarding a geological
survey in the City. Spoke regarding an upcoming lecture by Professor David Halahmy
of Cypress College at the Cypress Senior Citizens regarding WWI. Spoke regarding
the Memorial Day celebration at Forest Lawn in Cypress.
Council Member Yarc:
Attended the Cypress Police Department Tip -A -Cop fundraising event at Chili's
restaurant. Attended the FOCCA scholarship performance. Attended the SPIRIT
event. Attended a PACE graduation at St. Irenaeus. Attended the O.C. Human
Relations awards. Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce golf tournament.
Attended the Rossmoor Woman's Club luncheon. Attended an O.C. Public Library
Advisory Board meeting. Attended the Cypress /La Palma Youth Action Committee
recognition event.
Mayor Narain:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Board meeting. Attended a BRACE meeting.
Spoke of the Vans volunteers' Nature Park clean -up. Attended the Rising Stars and
Juried Arts awards. Attended a small business expo and business fair. Attended the
ribbon cutting for Kusha, Inc.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager spoke regarding information and press releases regarding the 33
acre site in the Event News and on the City's website, and indicated that additional
information is forthcoming.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Narain adjourned the meeting at 9:14 p.m. to Tuesday, May
28, 2013, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Boar i ' •om.
ATTEST:
MAYOR •F THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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