Agenda 2013-12-09AGENDA
CITY OF CYPRESS
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013
6:00 P.M.; 7:00 P.M.
Public Hearings at 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5275 Orange Avenue
CYPRESS, CALIFORNIA
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.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
MAYOR PRAKASH NARAIN
MAYOR PRO TEM LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER DOUG BAILEY
COUNCILMEMBER ROB JOHNSON
COUNCILMEMBER MARIELLEN YARC
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, 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.
Recess the meeting to Closed Session.
CLOSED SESSION
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information that has been acquired by being present in a closed
session... to a person not entitled to receive it, unless the legislative body
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)
Richard Linnington et al. v. City of Cypress
Case No. SACV 13 -00065 CJC (MLGx)
United States District Court
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Allison Pitts v. City of Cypress, et al.
Case No. SACV 12 -2166 DOC (ANx)
United States District Court
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
Juventino Candelas v. City of Cypress
Case No. 30- 2013 - 00655032
Orange County Superior Court
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RECONVENE 7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CITY COUNCIL
REORGANIZATION
MAYOR PRAKASH NARAIN
MAYOR PRO TEM LEROY MILLS
COUNCILMEMBER DOUG BAILEY
COUNCILMEMBER ROB JOHNSON
COUNCILMEMBER MARIELLEN YARC
ELECTION OF MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF MAYOR'S PLAQUE TO
OUTGOING MAYOR PRAKASH NARAIN
REMARKS FROM
COUNCIL MEMBERS
RECESS
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/ CITY MANAGER
CLOSED SESSION CITY ATTORNEY
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (LIMITED TO ONE -HALF HOUR)
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council, 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.
Speakers and members of the audience are asked to please
observe meeting decorum by using courteous and professional
language at all times, refraining from clapping, whistling, etc. in
response to a speaker's comments, and allowing speakers to
provide comments without interruption.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1)
Public Comments Restricted to Ten Minutes Per Speaker, Unless
Extended by the City Council.
1. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2013 -08 AND DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT
NO. 2013 -03, A REQUEST TO EXPAND THE EXISTING LOS
ALAMITOS RACE COURSE LOCATED AT 4961 KATELLA
AVENUE IN THE PS -1A PUBLIC AND SEMI - PUBLIC ZONE.
Prepared by: Doug Hawkins, Planning Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Adopt the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Checklist
in accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA); and 2) Adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as
follows, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -08 and Design
Review Committee Permit No. 2013 -03, subject to the conditions in
Exhibit "A" of the Resolutions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -08
— With Conditions.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2013 -03
- With Conditions.
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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 (2 — 12)
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
Meeting of November 25, 2013.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: Approve as submitted.
3. MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES
AND RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY
TITLE ONLY AND TO WAIVE FURTHER READING.
4. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF
APPLICATION FOR FUNDS FOR THE EASTBOUND RIGHT TURN
LANE AT LINCOLN AVENUE AND VALLEY VIEW STREET
PROJECT.
Prepared by: Nick Manqkalakiri, Associate Engineer
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, authorizing submittal of an application for the
Eastbound Right Turn Lane at Lincoln Avenue and Valley View Street
Project to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for
funding under the Combined Transportation Funding Program (CTFP).
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving the Submittal of the Eastbound Right Turn
Lane at Lincoln and Valley View Project to the Orange
County Transportation Authority for Funding Under the
Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program.
5. ACCEPTANCE OF ALARM MONITORING EQUIPMENT DONATED
BY THE CYPRESS POLICE FOUNDATION.
Prepared by: Jackie Gomez - Whiteley, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council accept the donation of
alarm monitoring equipment from the Cypress Police Foundation. The
equipment is valued at $684.
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6. AWARD OF POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
CONTRACT.
Prepared by: Jackie Gomez - Whiteley, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Per Section 21A -10,
Section F, of the Cypress Municipal Code, determine it is in the best
interest of the City to dispense with the bidding /request for
qualifications (RFQ) process for police background investigation
services; and 2) Based on the urgency to fill public safety positions due
to unforeseen vacancies, approve the award of additional contract
expenditures to RCS Investigations and Consulting LLC, P.O. Box
29798, Anaheim, CA 92809 -9798 in the amount of $15,000 for police
background investigation services in Fiscal Year 2013 -2014; and
3) Approve the appropriation of $15,000 to account number
281 - 50179.4189_100 (Professional Services — Other) from the
restricted fund balance of the Narcotics Asset Seizure Fund (281) for
contracted police background investigations.
7. ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE CYPRESS POLICE
FOUNDATION AND APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL
APPROPRIATIONS TO BE USED TOWARD THE PURCHASE
OF A POLICE SERVICE DOG AND RELATED TRAINING.
Prepared by: Jackie Gomez - Whiteley, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Approve the
appropriation of $14,720 to account number 111 - 50163.4165 (Police
Canine) for the purchase of a Police Service Dog (PSD) and related
training; and 2) Accept a donation from the Cypress Police Foundation
in the amount of $8,000 for the purchase of a Police Service Dog
(PSD); and 3) Approve an increase in revenues of $8,000 in the form of
a donation from the Cypress Police Foundation into account number
111 - 99999.3713 (Donations /Contributions) for a portion of the purchase
of a PSD and associated training; and 4) Approve an increase in
revenues of $6,000 in State Local Law Enforcement funds into account
number 111 - 99999.3525 (Grants — Miscellaneous) for a portion of the
purchase of a PSD and associated training; and 5) Approve the transfer
of $720 from the Narcotics Asset Seizure Fund (281- 99999.4501 -111)
to the General Fund (111- 99999.3901 -281) for a portion of the
purchase of a PSD and associated training.
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8. APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION FOR SURVEILLANCE VAN
VIDEO EQUIPMENT.
Prepared by: Jackie Gomez - Whiteley, Chief of Police
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Appropriate $7,778
from the unreserved fund balance of the City's Equipment Replacement
Fund to account 721 - 95300.4305_200 (Capital Outlay — Equipment)
for the purchase of undercover surveillance van equipment; and
2) Approve the increase in estimated revenues of $7,091 in the General
Fund Grants Fund (114- 50183.3525) for Fiscal Year 2013 -14 AB109
monies awarded by the State of California; and 3) Approve the transfer
of $7,778 from the General Fund Grants Fund (114- 99999.4501_721)
to the City's Equipment Replacement Fund (721- 99999.3901_114); and
4) Approve a decrease in appropriations of $687 in the General Fund
Grants Fund (114- 50183.4103_004).
9. DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2013 -02, A REQUEST
TO ESTABLISH A NEW SIGN PROGRAM FOR THE CYPRESS
WEST SHOPPING CENTER LOCATED AT 4005 -4197 BALL ROAD
IN THE CG COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE.
Prepared by: Judy Aquino, Assistant Planner
Recommended Action: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by
title only, title as follows, approving Design Review Committee Permit
No. 2013 -02, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution.
In accordance with CEQA guidelines, a Categorical Exemption, Class
11.a, will be filed for this project.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Approving Design Review Committee Permit No. 2013 -02
- With Conditions.
10. REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS.
Prepared by: William Wynder, City Attorney
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Introduce for first
reading the Ordinance by title only, title as follows, amending portions
of Chapter 17 -74 of the Cypress Municipal Code; and 2) Take such
other action the Council deems appropriate and consistent with the
requirements of California law.
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Amending Portions of Chapter 17 -74 of the
Cypress Municipal Code.
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11. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS ESTABLISHING THE TEMPORARY
PART -TIME CLASSIFICATION OF POLICE OFFICER AND ADDING
THE POSITION TO THE TEMPORARY PART -TIME AND
SEASONAL EMPLOYEES HOURLY PAY RANGE SCHEDULE AND
AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'
RETIREMENT SYSTEM, APPROVING WAIVER OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT LAW
MANDATORY 180 -DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR OFFICER
CHRISTOPHER MCSHANE.
Prepared by: Cathy Thompson, Human Resources Manager
Recommended Action: That the City Council, and acting as the
ex- officio governing Board of Directors of the Cypress Recreation and
Park District, adopt the Resolutions by title only, titles as follows,
establishing the Temporary Part -Time Classification of Police Officer
and as required by the California Public Employees' Retirement
System, approving the waiver of the California Public Employees'
Retirement Law mandatory 180 -day waiting period for Officer
Christopher McShane.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Acting as Ex- Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, Establishing the
Temporary Part -Time Classification of Police Officer
and Adding the Position to the Temporary Part -Time
and Seasonal Employees Hourly Pay Range Schedule.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
Acting as Ex- Officio Board of Directors of the Cypress
Recreation and Park District, as Required by the
California Public Employees' Retirement System,
Approving Waiver of the California Public Employees'
Retirement Law Mandatory 180 -Day Waiting Period
For Officer Christopher McShane.
12. APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -14 FOR WARRANTS
NO. 28286 THROUGH 28452.
Prepared by: Richard Storey, Director of Finance and
Administrative Services
Recommended Action: That the City Council approve the attached
warrant registers and wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2013 -14.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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NEW BUSINESS (13)
13. APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES.
Prepared by: Denise Basham, City Clerk
Recommended Action: That the City Council: 1) Confirm the Mayor's
appointments to the various organizations and committees; and
2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, title as follows, approving the
appointment of a Director and Alternate to the Orange County Fire
Authority Board of Directors.
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cypress,
California, Designating and Appointing its Representative
and Alternate to the Orange County Fire Authority's
Board of Directors.
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
The public may at this time address the members of the City Council
on any matters within the jurisdiction of the City Council 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
•Reports on Committee Assignments
•Other Items
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ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting will be an adjourned Regular Meeting, to be held on Monday, January
13, 2014 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 December, 2013.
Denise Basham, City Clerk
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