Minutes 2014-06-23305
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
June 23, 2014
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor
Mills in the Executive Board Room, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor Leroy Mills
Mayor Pro Tem Rob Johnson
Council Member Prakash Narain
Council Member Mariellen Yarc
Members absent:
Council Member Bailey
Staff present:
Interim City Manager Richard Storey
City Attorney William Wynder
Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn
Management Analyst Alisha Farnell
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
City Clerk Denise Basham
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS:
None.
WORKSHOP SESSION:
The Management Analyst indicated that the City Council would hold a workshop
regarding the Solid Waste and Recycling Services Franchise Agreement Compliance
Examination, and introduced Mark Alpers, R3 Consulting Group.
Mayor Mills expressed his disappointment with having requested a written copy of the
recommendations from R3 Consulting Group, who was non - responsive.
Mark Alpers, R3 Consulting Group, responded that recommendations are included
within the agenda report as well as issues in compliance review. He stated that the
Principle of the firm was not available.
The Mayor stated that the burden is on the City Council to review the contractor's work.
Mr. Alpers reviewed the Scope of Services and clarified that it is exclusively limited to
review of the current waste hauler franchise agreement executed in 1993 and that the
review is not in relation to a new hauler or the Request for Proposals. He explained
that his services include municipal clients with practice areas that include hauler and
performance review, franchise agreement audits, and negotiating new contracts with
haulers.
Mr. Alpers indicated that the technical approach included preparation of a
comprehensive document request, meeting with the City and Republic Services to
identify data compliant information, and to interview Republic Services staff. He
clarified that this report is relatively complete with outstanding issues yet to be finalized.
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Mr. Alpers stated that the original agreement of 1993 Tacks performance standards as
compared to agreements of present time, and stated that there were several areas of
non - compliance that included hours of collection and trucks that left the yard less than
five minutes early, which is not considered to be a significance lapse. He indicated that
bulky waste item collection includes two collections per year, however Republic
Services policy only allows for two bulky items and that more should have been
allowed. He also spoke of possible charges for extra item pick -ups.
Mayor Mills asked if there had been residential complaints with regard to early truck
arrivals in residential areas.
The Public Works Superintendent responded that there have not been any complaints.
The Management Analyst also responded that she has not received any complaints.
Council Member Narain asked for clarification on the bulky item pick -up policy.
Mr. Alpers clarified that bulky item pick -up covers two times per year, not to exceed
three cubic yards.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked if Christmas tree pick -up is part of the bulky waste
collection.
Mr. Alpers responded that Christmas trees are not considered bulky waste.
Mr. Alpers stated that Republic Services was 10 days late in submitting their annual
rate calculations in 2012, which is of minimal concern. He spoke of insurance
requirements and that specific types of riders are required which were not indicated,
however, staff has indicated that a new Certificate of Insurance would be submitted.
The Management Analyst stated that a replacement Certificate of Insurance had been
received today.
Mr. Alpers indicated that the 1993 letter of credit requirement was not able to be located
and that it could be easily remedied.
The Interim City Manager asked about the annual reports.
Mr. Alpers responded that annual reports are submitted each year to the City and that
the City is required to file some of that data each year with CalRecycle to demonstrate
diversion requirements with regard to AB 939, and that Republic Services was not able
to provide that documentation for the past three years.
The Management Analyst remarked that tonnage information was received each year,
however it was not in the format described in the franchise agreement.
Mr. Alpers indicated that the tracking of national accounts by Republic Services was
reviewed and that it was not until today that it was determined that these accounts are
charged the normal rates. He stated that at report time, that information had not been
received from Republic Services.
Mr. Alpers stated that Republic Services underpaid approximately $5,600 over the
three -year period to include revenues from the sale of recycled materials and an
additional $200 for extra service revenue, and stated that the analysis found that
Republic Services overpaid $4,500. He reviewed Appendix B from the agenda report
which provided Republic Services revenues for calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2012,
and indicated that discrepancies of 2010 and 2011 can be zeroed out due to a simple
clerical and accounting error. He stated that he is waiting for data with regard to the
2012 overpayment which includes an underpayment of $5,800 and an overpayment of
$4,900, and that the difference is of minimal significance considering the overall
contract.
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The Recreation and Community Services Director clarified that the Compliance
Examination reflects that Republic Services underpaid $2,527 for franchise fee
payments on commercial recyclable materials, which would make the overall
underpayment approximately $8,500.
Council Member Yarc asked about Republic Services supporting gross receipts
documentation and if R3 Consulting Group verified the calculations.
Mr. Alpers responded in the affirmative.
Council Member Yarc spoke of faulty tonnage reporting in the past and asked how that
matter was rectified.
The Management Analyst responded that the faulty tonnage reporting was not related
to Republic Services and that it was related to CR &R's information entered incorrectly
into CalRecycle's reporting system.
Mr. Alpers stated that the tonnage may be misidentified based on the hauler.
Council Member Yarc asked how the reporting is documented.
Mr. Alpers stated that tonnage is documented by revenue statements.
The Interim City Manager stated that there is no documentation on recycling, and asked
if the City Council should be confident in billing Republic Services for the overpayment.
Mr. Alpers responded in the affirmative and commented on the difficulties of the data
gathering process and stated that he was told by Republic Services staff that it was due
to personnel reasons.
Council Member Narain asked about more efficient data gathering in the future.
The City Attorney stated that there are stronger auditing provisions in the proposed
franchise and that the new hauler would fund the audit. He stated that the Request for
Proposals provides an audit function.
The Recreation and Community Services Director confirmed that the draft agreement
includes specific reporting requirements and assured that the final agreement could
have a structured audit process.
Mayor Mills commented on the short time remaining on the existing franchise
agreement and asked if the non - compliance items would be remedied because of that,
or if the City Council should have the contractor remedy the issues of concern.
Mr. Alpers recommended that an audit be done more frequently, that a letter of credit
be generated, and that there be an assessment of the riders on the Certificate of
Insurance.
The Mayor asked R3 Consulting Group if a letter of credit could be done within one
week.
Mr. Alpers responded in the affirmative.
Mayor Mills asked if it would be necessary to come back to City Council for further
action.
The Interim City Manager stated that staff would review the discrepancies of the
finalized amount and bill Republic Services with the final consensus authorized by the
City Council and that another workshop would not be necessary.
Council Member Yarc suggested that written correspondence be sent to Republic
Services indicating all of the discrepancy items, including the clarification of the bulky
waste collection.
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The Interim City Manager stated that clarification of the proper bulky waste collection
would be posted on the City's website.
Mr. Alpers suggested that staff contact Republic Services to obtain the accurate
information on bulky waste collection.
Mr. James Castro, General Manager, Republic Services, stated that the hours of
collection is continually stressed to his drivers and that frequently bulky waste collection
is made even if it was not called in for pick -up. He apologized to Mr. Alpers for the
difficulty in obtaining information from his company for the compliance examination,
spoke of assisting to resolve the CalRecycle issue, and stressed the pride in services
that Republic Services provides.
CLOSED SESSION:
The City Attorney reported that the City Council would be meeting in Closed Session
regarding Conference with Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6, Agency Negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Groups: Executive
Management, Mid - Management, Non - Represented and Cypress Employees'
Association.
At 6:07 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
7:00 P.M. SESSION:
The 7:00 p.m. session of the City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by
Mayor Mills.
Members present:
Mayor Leroy Mills
Mayor Pro Tem Rob Johnson
Council Member Narain
Council Member Yarc
Members absent:
Council Member Bailey
Staff present:
Interim City Manager Richard Storey
City Attorney William Wynder
Police Chief Jackie Gomez - Whiteley
Public Works Director Doug Dancs
Recreation and Community Services Director June Liu
Assistant Director of Finance and Administrative Services Matt Burton
Assistant City Engineer Kamran Dadbeh
Senior Civil Engineer Alvin Papa
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Public Works Superintendent Bobby Blackburn
Management Analyst Alisha Farnell
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member
Yarc.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
REPORT OF WORKSHOP AGENDA/CLOSED SESSION:
The Mayor asked for the report of the Workshop Session Agenda items discussed
earlier in the evening.
The Interim City Manager reported that the City Council held a workshop regarding the
Solid Waste and Recycling Services Franchise Agreement Compliance Examination.
He stated that findings were presented to the City Council and direction was given to
staff to prepare a letter of non - compliance, for the consultant to provide written
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recommendations, and authorization was given to staff to bill for possible
reimbursements from Republic Services.
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 Labor Negotiator, pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6,
Agency Negotiator: Richard Storey, Employee Groups: Executive Management, Mid -
Management, Non - Represented and Cypress Employees' Association. He stated that
the City's negotiator explained the response to the Cypress Employees' Association
most recent negotiations offer and that City Council unanimously approved the offer
with a tentative agreement in principle and action by the City Council at the next regular
City Council meeting, with a written Memorandum of Understanding for public
consideration and possible action by the City Council. He stated that with regard to the
Executive Management, Mid - Management, and Non - Represented groups, the City
Council unanimously, with the exception of Council Member Bailey due to his absence,
gave the City's negotiator directions and negotiating authority.
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.
Craig Durfey, Garden Grove, spoke regarding bicycle safety.
Shelly Henderson, Cypress, spoke regarding the Cypress Community Festival.
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.
Council Member Narain requested Agenda Item No. 6 be pulled from the Consent
Calendar.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 1 through 5 and 7 through 10.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Narain, Yarc, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey
Item No. 1: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE
9, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of June
9, 2014, 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.
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Item No. 3: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF JULY 2014 AS "PARKS AND
RECREATION MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the month of July 2014 as
"Parks and Recreation Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 4: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REQUIRED TO HOLD THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, calling and
giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday,
November 4, 2014, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the
City Charter, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to
consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, with
the Statewide General Election to be held on the same date pursuant to Section 10403 of
the Elections Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 6439
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,
2014, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED
BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY CHARTER.
RESOLUTION NO. 6440
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT
TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE.
Item No. 5: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS REQUIRED TO HOLD THE
CONSOLIDATED GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014
REGARDING RE- ZONING ORDINANCE NOS. 1145 (MACKAY SITE) AND 1146
(DISTRICT OFFICE SITE).
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only: 1)
Resolution Nos. 6441 & 6442 (one for each site /measure) calling for and giving notice
of the General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014, at which
Ordinance No. 1145, regarding the re- zoning of the Mackay Site (the "Mackay Ballot
Measure ") and Ordinance No. 1146, regarding the re- zoning of the District Office Site
(the "District Office Ballot Measure ") will be submitted to the voters of the City of
Cypress for their consideration, in accordance with Measure D; 2) Resolution Nos. 6443
& 6444 (one for each site /measure) requesting that the Board of Supervisors of the
County of Orange Consolidate the General Municipal Election with the Statewide
General Election, both to be held on November 4, 2014, pursuant to Elections Code
Section 10403, and agreeing to reimburse the County for any additional costs incurred
due to this requested consolidation; 3) Resolution Nos. 6445 & 6446 (one for each
site /measure) calling for the preparation of ballot arguments and an impartial analysis
regarding the Mackay and District Office Ballot Measures as follows: (i) authorizing any
or all members of the City Council to submit a written argument for or against the
Ordinances pursuant to Election Code §§ 9282 and 9287; and (ii) setting priorities for
the filing and publication of written arguments by the City Clerk in the order set forth at
Elections Code § 9287; and (iii) directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial
analysis of each Ordinance showing the effect of the measure on the existing law and
the operation of the measure, in accordance with Elections Code § 9280; and 4)
Resolution No. 6447 providing for the filing of rebuttal arguments regarding the Mackay
and District Office Ballot Measures.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6441
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,
2014, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF TWO PROPOSED ORDINANCES
TO THE VOTERS. (MACKAY)
RESOLUTION NO. 6442
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,
2014, FOR THE SUBMISSION OF TWO PROPOSED ORDINANCES
TO THE VOTERS. (DISTRICT OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO. 6443
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT
TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. (MACKAY)
RESOLUTION NO. 6444
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014, WITH THE STATEWIDE
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE SAME DATE PURSUANT
TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE. (DISTRICT OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO. 6445
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING
A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS. (MACKAY)
RESOLUTION NO. 6446
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING A WRITTEN ARGUMENT REGARDING
A CITY MEASURE AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PREPARE
AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS. (DISTRICT OFFICE)
RESOLUTION NO. 6447
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF REBUTTAL ARGUMENTS
REGARDING TWO CITY MEASURES.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT AND RENEWAL OF
CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1
FOR THE LANDSCAPED BERM ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE STANTON
CHANNEL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 8615 -90.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, approving
the City Engineer's Report and establishing a public hearing for July 28, 2014, declaring
the City Council's intention to order the renewal of Cypress Corporate Center Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 for the maintenance of the landscaping and irrigation system
on the berm on the north side of the Stanton Channel.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6448
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT DATED JUNE 23,
2014, IN CONNECTION WITH THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT
NO. 1.
RESOLUTION NO. 6449
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO ORDER THE RENEWAL OF
CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15, PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AND FIXING A
TIME AND PLACE FOR HEARING OBJECTIONS THERETO.
Item No. 8: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS
MAINTENANCE EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION FOR CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1,
2014 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018.
Recommendation: That the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Cypress and the Cypress
Maintenance Employees' Association.
RESOLUTION NO. 6450
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS,
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF CYPRESS AND THE CYPRESS MAINTENANCE
EMPLOYEES' ASSOCIATION CONCERNING WAGES, SALARIES,
FRINGE BENEFITS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Item No. 9: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of May, 2014.
Item No. 10: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -14 FOR WARRANTS NO. 30397 THROUGH
30543.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Year 2013 -14.
Regarding Item No. 6: REJECTION OF ALL BIDS FOR THE DARRELL ESSEX PARK
SOUTH BUILDING REPLACEMENT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 106, Council
Member Narain commented on the rejection of all bids and asked about alternatives
and whether the project would be pursued next year.
The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that the project includes
the replacement of one modular classroom at Darrell Essex Park which is the site of the
recreational Kids Corner Preschool Program. She indicated that the Cypress School
District has allowed for that program to use vacant classrooms at Swain Elementary
School during the building construction process and that the program would be moved
for the upcoming school year. She stated that the temporary relocation would allow for
evaluation of the program including attendance, program needs, inadequate parking,
alternative construction bids, and /or restructuring of the program. She stated that the
existing building is 45 years old and beyond its useful span, and assured that the
program would continue at the alternate site.
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It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson,
that the City Council reject all bids for the Darrell Essex Park South Building
Replacement, Public Works Project No. 106.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Narain, Yarc, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey
Mayor Mills requested that a letter of appreciation be sent to the Cypress School District.
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.
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:
Item No. 10: CONSIDERATION OF REVISION TO ATHLETIC FACILITY
ALLOCATION POLICY. (MAYOR PRO TEM JOHNSON)
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson spoke regarding field allocation based on residency
requirements and the decrease of residency in the sports user groups, and requested
that review of the field allocation use be revisited so that residency rates may be
lowered or options to include attendance to Cypress schools be considered. He
indicated that a portion of the non - residency Advisory Committee on Use of Athletic
Facilities (ACUAF) fee is used towards field and facility needs such as field
maintenance, ball diamond refurbishment, and snack bar upgrades.
Mayor Mills commented that the current policy was worked on for a 12 -month period,
and spoke of the inability to please everyone. He asked if there is new information that
would be convincing to warrant reconsideration of the policy.
The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that the sports leagues
have turned away non - resident participants and that she is not able to confirm whether
or not those participants attend Cypress schools. She spoke of the residency
registration requirements and that 78% of the Cypress Recreation and Park District
revenues are property tax based. She stated that American Youth Soccer Organization
(AYSO) and Cypress Girls Softball League (CGSL) did not meet the residency
requirement with the last season and that staff instituted a residency -only registration at
the front end of their registration process. She stated that the current policy was City
Council initiated in 2009 and that it was reviewed by the Recreation and Community
Services Commission for a 12 -month period, with adoption by the City Council in 2010.
She indicated that the residency rate was increased from 51% to 55% for the youth
sports as well as the non - profit groups and would be a consideration during the grant
review process.
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Council Member Narain spoke of the residency increase in 2009 and of dissatisfaction
with it, and that many organizations have difficulty maintaining the residency
requirements. He suggested that consideration be given to students who attend
Cypress schools and requested that this matter be revisited by the City Council in a
workshop setting.
The City Attorney clarified this item is not on the Agenda and clarified that it may be
further discussed at a workshop or future City Council meeting.
Council Member Yarc asked about consistency with surrounding cities' residency
requirements and spoke of the loss of park space and the use by non - residents.
The Recreation and Community Services Director spoke of the residency survey that
was conducted in 2010 that included like -sized cities in Los Angeles County and
Orange County, and that the average residency rate was 70 %. She indicated that at
the time of the survey, the item was brought forward because of the loss of open space
and changes in California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) rules that impacted the loss
of open space use including Cypress High School and Oxford Academy, along with
Cypress School District school modernizations and building additions.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson directed staff to prepare this item for a future City Council
workshop.
The Recreation and Community Services Director indicated that staff could be prepared
for a City Council workshop by late September or early October 2014 in order to allow
time for another survey.
Mayor Mills requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Yarc:
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Awards and Installation dinner. Attended
the League of California Cities Policy Committee meeting. Attended the General
Federation of Woman's Club convention.
Council Member Narain:
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Awards and Installation dinner. Attended
an O.C. Sanitation District Administrative Committee meeting.
Council Member Johnson:
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Awards and Installation dinner. Attended
the St. Irenaeus Festival.
Council Member Mills:
Attended a SCAG Audit Committee meeting. Attended an OCCOG Executive
Management Committee meeting. Attended the Concert-on -the Green. Attended the
Oversight Board meeting. Spoke regarding the relocation of Manhattan Beachwear Inc.
to another area in Cypress.
ITEMS FROM INTERIM CITY MANAGER:
The Interim City Manager spoke regarding the General Municipal Election to be held on
November 4, 2014. He indicated that there would be three City Council vacancies and
that the candidate filing period would be July 14, 2014 through August 8, 2014.
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ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. to Monday, July 14,
2014, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Board R•om.
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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THE CITY OF CYPRESS