Minutes 2013-12-09184
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
December 9, 2013
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor
Narain in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
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
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
CLOSED SESSION:
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), Richard Linnington et al. v. City of Cypress, Case No. SACV
13 -00065 CJC (MLGx), United States District Court.
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), Allison Pitts v. City of Cypress, et al., Case No. SACV 12-
2166 DOC (ANx), United States District Court.
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Sessbn
regarding Conference with Legal Counsel — Existing Litigation, pursiarit to Government
Code Section 54956.9(a), Juventino Candelas v. City of Cypress, Case No. 30 -2013-
00655032, Orange County Superior Court.
At 6:02 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 Narain.
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
Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Assistant Finance Director Matt Burton
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
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Human Resources Manager Cathy Thompson
Administrative Services Manager Andrew Tse
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
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.
CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION:
Mayor Narain opened the nominations for Mayor.
Mayor Narain moved and Council Member Bailey seconded the motion to nominate
Mayor Pro Tem Mills for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Pro Tem Mills was unanimously elected Mayor by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Yarc, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Council Member Narain then asked for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member Narain moved and Council Member Bailey seconded the motion to
nominate Council Member Johnson for the office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Johnson was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem by the following roll
call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Yarc, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Mayor Narain spoke of accomplishments during his term as Mayor and thanked City
staff and his wife for their support. He congratulated newly elected Mayor Mills on his
election as Mayor.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Mills presented the Mayor's Plaque to outgoing Mayor Prakash Narain and
thanked him for his service.
Irantzu Pujadas from Congressman Alan Lowenthal's office presented outgoing Mayor
Narain with a Certificate of Recognition.
Calvin Sung from Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk - Silva's office presented outgoing
Mayor Narain with a Certificate of Recognition.
Michelle Steel, Vice Chair, State Board of Equalization, presented outgoing Mayor
Narain and newly - elected Mayor Mills with Certificates of Recognition.
Steve Hwangbo, Mayor, City of La Palma, presented outgoing Mayor Narain with a
Resolution.
REMARKS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Newly- elected Mayor Mills spoke of the City Council's leadership.
Council Member Johnson thanked outgoing Mayor Narain for his service, congratulated
newly - elected Mayor Mills, and thanked the City Council for his election as Mayor Pro
Tem.
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The meeting was recessed at 7:15 p.m.
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The meeting was reconvened at 7:30 p.m.
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 — 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. He stated that a privileged and
confidential litigation strategy report was provided. He stated that questions were
asked and answered, and that no reportable action was taken or solicited.
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), Allison Pitts v. City of Cypress, et al., Case No. SACV 12 -2166
DOC (ANx), United States District Court. He stated that a privileged and confidential
litigation strategy report was provided. He stated that questions were asked and
answered, and that no reportable action was taken or solicited.
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), Juventino Candelas v. City of Cypress, Case No. 30 -2013-
00655032, Orange County Superior Court. He stated that a privileged and confidential
litigation strategy report was provided. He stated that questions were asked and
answered, and that no reportable action was taken or solicited.
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.
Steve Mauss, Cypress, spoke regarding the newly - elected Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
and regarding Agenda Item #1.
Dave Emerson, Los Alamitos, spoke regarding the 405 Freeway expansion.
Craig Sabo, Los Alamitos, spoke in support of Agenda Item #1.
Manny Cardenas, Los Alamitos, spoke in support of Agenda Item #1.
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 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.
The Planning Manager provided background information on this item.
Council Member Bailey asked about the letter from the City of Los Alamitos and the
demand for payment.
The Planning Manager responded that the letter did not include a demand for payment.
Council Member Narain asked about increased lighting and new barns.
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The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.
The applicant, Brad McKinzie, spoke of his long -term residency in the City of Cypress
and spoke of the economic support provided by the Los Alamitos Race Track. He
thanked City staff for their assistance.
Jack Rubens, legal counsel for the Los Alamitos Race Track, indicated that there would
not be new buildings, lighting, or expansion of the grandstand and that the use would
preserve the open space nature of the site. He indicated that a traffic study was
prepared for the project and that additional traffic would be related to the thoroughbred
racing held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. He stated that the current
parking is ample based on condition requirements, as there would not be a significant
traffic impact.
Mr. Rubens spoke of the comment letter from the City of Los Alamitos and provided
copies of the response letter from the Los Alamitos Race Track along with the traffic
study prepared for the City of Los Alamitos for the Los Alamitos Medical Center
expansion.
Mayor Mills asked the applicant if he agrees to the conditions of approval.
Mr. Rubens stated that he agrees with the conditions of approvalThe following spoke in
support of this item:
Assemblyman Travis Allen
Steve Blount, Cypress
Lois Waddle, Los Alamitos
George Pardon, Cypress
Melodie Knuchell, Los Alamitos
Dave Emerson, Los Alamitos
J.M. Ivler, Los Alamitos
Manfred Stein, Cypress, spoke regarding the Los Alamitos Race Track, Measure A, the
Quimby Act, and the sale of Cypress School District property.
Mr. McKinzie, in response to comments made, assured that the parking policies would
not be changed or expanded and that free parking would continue to be offered. He
stated that neither the lighting system nor the public address system would be altered.
Mr. Rubens spoke of cut - through traffic and indicated that traffic flow takes longer
through the residential area near Katella Avenue due to additional traffic signals and
stop signs.
Mayor Mills asked how the conditions would be affected due to future growth.
Mr. Rubens responded that if significant concerns with the operation arise, the item
would be brought back to the City Council for consideration.
Council Member Bailey asked about future expansion such as additional races and /or
horse barns.
Mr. Rubens replied that the applicant would have to submit an application for an
amendment to the existing Conditional Use Permit and that an environmental impact
review would be necessary.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member Bailey commented that the Los Alamitos Race Track has been a vital
part of the community, spoke in support of the proposed expansion, and commended
the Los Alamitos Race Track for their efforts to improve their business.
Council Member Narain spoke in support of the proposed expansion.
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It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson,
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, 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Narain, Bailey, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6396
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -08
— WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 6397
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2013 -03
- WITH CONDITIONS.
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 Mills stated that Agenda Item No. 11 would be pulled from the Consent Calendar
for separate action.
It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 2 through 10 and 12.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Narain, Bailey, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
Item No. 2: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 25, 2013.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of
November 25, 2013, as submitted.
Item No. 3: MOTION TO INTRODUCE AND /OR ADOPT ALL ORDINANCES AND
RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FOR CONSIDERATION BY TITLE ONLY AND TO
WAIVE FURTHER READING.
Item No. 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.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, 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).
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RESOLUTION NO. 6398
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.
Item No.5: ACCEPTANCE OF ALARM MONITORING EQUIPMENT DONATED BY
THE CYPRESS POLICE FOUNDATION.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the donation of alarm monitoring
equipment from the Cypress Police Foundation. The equipment is valued at $684.
Item No. 6: AWARD OF POLICE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION CONTRACT.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No. 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.
Recommendation: 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.
Item No. 8: APPROVAL OF APPROPRIATION FOR SURVEILLANCE VAN VIDEO
EQUIPMENT.
Recommendation: 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- 50183.4103004).
Item No. 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.
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Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, 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.
RESOLUTION NO. 6399
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2013 -02
- WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 10: REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER RESTRICTIONS.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Introduce for first reading the Ordinance by
title only, 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.
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 17 -74
OF THE CYPRESS MUNICIPAL CODE.
Item No. 12: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -14 FOR WARRANTS NO. 28286 THROUGH
28452.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2013 -14.
Regarding Item No. 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, the Human Resources
Manager provided background information on this item.
It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, 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, 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.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Narain, Bailey, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6400
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.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6401
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.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
The Police Chief spoke regarding Agenda Item #7 and acknowledged the Cypress
Police Foundation for their donation for the purchase of a Police Service Dog.
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 13: APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO VARIOUS
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMITTEES.
Mayor Mills made the following committee appointments:
COMPENSATED:
Orange County Fire Authority
(Meets 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. -
1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine; $100 /mtg.)
Orange County Sanitation District
(Meets 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. -
10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley; $212.50/mtg.)
Orange County Vector Control
(Meets 3rd Thursday of the month at
3:00 p.m. — 13001 Garden Grove Blvd.,
Garden Grove; $100 /mtg.)
NON - COMPENSATED:
Association of California Cities —
Orange County City Selection Committee
Joint Communications Center Executive Board
(Meets quarterly or as needed — West -Comm,
911 Seal Beach Blvd., Seal Beach)
League of California Cities Orange County Division
(Meets 2nd Thursday of the month — 6:45 p.m.)
League of California Cities
Legislative Delegate Program
Orange County Council of Governments -
General Assembly
(Annual Conference date to be determined)
Orange County Library Advisory Board
(Meets as needed — Tustin Branch Library,
345 E. Main Street, Tustin)
Santa Ana River Flood Protection Agency
(Meets 4th Thursday of odd - numbered months
at 4 p.m. — O.C. Water District,
18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley)
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Rob Johnson — Representative
Doug Bailey — Alternate
Prakash Narain — Representative
Doug Bailey — Alternate
Doug Bailey - Representative
(Two Year Appointment)
Leroy Mills - Representative
Rob Johnson - Alternate
Mariellen Yarc — Representative
Leroy Mills - Alternate
Leroy Mills — Representative
Rob Johnson - Alternate
Leroy Mills — Representative
Rob Johnson — Alternate
Leroy Mills — Representative
Rob Johnson — Alternate
Mariellen Yarc — Representative
Prakash Narain — Alternate
Mariellen Yarc — Representative
Leroy Mills - Alternate
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Southern California Association of
Governments — General Assembly Delegates
(Meets annually)
VOLUNTEER ASSIGNMENTS:
Business Retention, Attraction, Creation,
and Expansion Committee (BRACE)
(Meets as needed)
City /Cypress School District Joint
Steering Ad Hoc Committee
(Meets as needed)
City /Anaheim Union High School District
Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee
(Meets as needed)
Joint Forces Training Base Cities Group
(Meets as needed)
Veteran Recognition Subcommittee
(Meets as needed)
Leroy Mills - Representative
Doug Bailey - Alternate
Doug Bailey
Prakash Narain
Doug Bailey
Prakash Narain
Doug Bailey
Prakash Narain
Leroy Mills
Doug Bailey
Mariellen Yarc
Leroy Mills
It was moved by Mayor Mills and seconded by Council Member Narain, that the City
Council: 1) Confirm the Mayor's appointments to the various organizations and
committees; and 2) Adopt the Resolution by title only, approving the appointment of a
Director and Alternate to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc, Narain, Bailey, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6402
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: 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.
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Council Member Yarc:
Attended a buddy box program fundraiser at The Home Depot. Attended the Woman's
Club of Cypress Christmas lunch. Attended a Breast Cancer Angels lunch and
fundraiser.
Council Member Narain:
Attended the groundbreaking ceremonies for the expansion of the Hawaiian Gardens
Casino. Attended a meet - and -greet with the Real Mex Restaurant. Celebrated the
birthday of Japanese Emperor Akihito in Los Angeles. Attended the Joint Forces
Training Base promotion ceremony for Major General Keith Jones. Attended the Town
Hall meeting hosted by Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk - Silva's office. Attended the
Huntington Harbor boat parade.
Council Member Bailey:
Wished happy holidays to everyone.
Council Member Johnson:
Attended an Advisory Committee on the Use of Athletic Facilities (ACUAF) meeting.
Attended the Manufactured Housing and Trust breakfast. Attended PACE Programs at
Vessels and Damron Elementary Schools. Attended a buddy box program fundraiser
at The Home Depot.
Council Member Mills:
Attended the SCAG Audit Committee meeting, Economic Summit VIP reception and
Economic Summit. Attended the Joint Forces Training Base promotion ceremony for
Major General Keith Jones. Thanked Drs. Ty and Susan Caldwell for the free dental
care event.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager wished everyone happy holidays and encouraged safe driving. He
spoke regarding traffic accidents on Moody Street and assured that traffic collisions in
that area are not on the rise. He spoke regarding accident history for this location and
stated that a speed survey done reflected a low accident rate, and that the City Public
Works staff trims and maintains the median to allow for a clear zone. He spoke of the
Police Department's crosswalk enforcement program and assured that efforts are being
made to improve traffic in the area.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 9:12 p.m. to Monday, January
13, 2014, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Bard Room.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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