Minutes 2014-07-28322
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
JULY 28, 2014
A regular meeting of the Cypress City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor
Mills in the Council Chambers, 5275 Orange Avenue, Cypress, California.
Members present:
Mayor Leroy Mills
Mayor Pro Tem Rob Johnson
Council Member Doug Bailey
Council Member Prakash Narain
Council Member Mariellen Yarc
Staff present:
City Manager Peter Grant
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
Associate Planner Kori Sanders
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 the Cypress Police
Explorers.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
Erwin Anisman, Cypress Tennis Club, spoke regarding the donation to the City for the
youth tennis class scholarships.
The Mayor commented on the Cypress Tennis Club's donation for the youth tennis
class scholarships.
Lane Calbert, Dr. Helen Stainer and Steve Sain, O.C. Council Exploring Committee,
recognized the Cypress Police Explorer Program and presented the Police Chief with
the William Spurgeon Community Award.
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.
Jeff Hooman, Cypress, spoke regarding the riverbed trail maintenance and safety
concerns, and parkway trees.
Katie Wiedel, Cypress, spoke regarding the success of the Cypress Community
Festival held on July 26, 2014.
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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 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17770
AND APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2988, A
REQUEST BY BONANNI DEVELOPMENT TO RECONFIGURE TWO LOTS AND
CREATE A ONE -LOT SUBDIVISION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 57
CONDOMINIUM DWELLING UNITS LOCATED AT 4604 LINCOLN AVENUE IN THE
PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE.
The Associate Planner provided background information on this item.
Mayor Mills expressed concern regarding the entrance and exit design and construction
of median improvements as outlined in the Conditions of Approval.
The Public Works Director responded to the Mayor's concerns and suggested that the
project developer be given an opportunity to address those concerns. He informed of
the preliminary median improvement design plans.
Council Member Bailey asked about the cost of a left-turn pocket.
The Public Works Director responded that the cost of a left -turn pocket versus
solidifying the median would be within a similar cost range. He indicated that the most
expensive option would be the installation of a traffic signal.
Council Member Bailey asked if a traffic signal could be added at a later date.
The Public Works Director responded that if the intersection was left open with a left -
turn pocket, a traffic signal could be installed at a later date.
Council Member Yarc asked about the safest option.
The Public Works Director replied that the installation of a traffic signal would create a
controlled intersection, however, it would be an added expense with potential traffic
delays. He spoke of traffic gaps and time needed to cross the intersection during peak
hours.
Council Member Narain spoke in favor of a left-turn pocket.
The Public Works Director stated that left -turn access would be more convenient,
however, there would still be a u -turn inconvenience.
Council Member Narain asked about costs.
The Public Works Director responded that there would be costs related to median
demolition.
Council Member Bailey asked if there would be a left -turn option exiting the property.
The Public Works Director discussed the proposed revisions and clarified that the ability
to turn left out of the units would allow vehicles to go westbound on Lincoln Avenue.
Council Member Yarc asked for clarification on the staff recommendation of right -
in /right -out only driveway.
The Public Works Director responded that it was part of the project negotiations with
consideration to traffic alignment.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked about traffic backup and the ability for cars to make a
right -hand turn while others are attempting a left -hand turn.
The Public Works Director responded that it depends on whether or not there would be
enough room for two cars to go by.
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Mayor Mills spoke regarding traffic congestion exiting the development.
Council Member Bailey asked for clarification in the report that the width of the ingress
and egress is 24'.
The Public Works Director responded that there would be two 12' lanes which could
create difficulty for exiting cars.
Council Member Bailey asked if the landscaping could be modified in the front driveway
in order to accommodate for a right -turn pocket.
The Public Works Director stated that the developer would have to be involved if the
driveway approach was to be widened without affecting the required landscaping and
lot line setbacks.
The applicant, Ed Bonanni, Bonanni Development, stated that he accepts the
Conditions of Approval and indicated that the project meets and /or exceeds the City
requirements. He stated that he met with residents near the project to discuss
concerns that included privacy, height of block walls, and screening privacy, all of which
are addressed in the Conditions of Approval. He spoke of his communication with
residents with regard to project modifications, and that numerous communications were
received in support of the project. He thanked City staff for their efforts with this project.
Mayor Mills asked if the option to extend the left -turn pocket into the development track
would be feasible.
Mr. Bonnani indicated that Condition of Approval No. 16.1 would be the safest plan.
Council Member Bailey asked about the ability to flare the right side of the driveway.
Mr. Bonnani responded that he would be amenable to considering that option.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.
Carol Doss, Cypress, spoke in support of the project.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Mayor Mills and seconded by Council Member Narain, that the City
Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 17770 and
Design Review Committee Permit No. 2988, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the
Resolutions, as amended to include a left -turn in and out of the development.
Council Member Yarc made a substitute motion that the City Council adopt the
Resolutions by title only, approving Tentative Tract Map No. 17770 and Design Review
Committee Permit No. 2988, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolutions.
The substitute motion failed due to lack of a second.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Yarc
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 6457
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 17770
— WITH CONDITIONS.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6458
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2988
- WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE RENEWAL OF CYPRESS
CORPORATE CENTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2014 -15. CITY OF CYPRESS PROJECT NO. 8615 -90.
The Public Works Superintendent provided background information on this item.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.
The public hearing was closed.
It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson,
that the City Council hold the required public hearing and adopt the Resolution by title
only, ordering 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.
The motion was unanimously carried 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
RESOLUTION NO. 6459
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ORDERING THE RENEWAL OF THE CYPRESS CORPORATE CENTER
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15, PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND
LIGHTING ACT OF 1972, AND CONFIRMING THE
DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT THEREOF.
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.
It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 8.
The motion was unanimously carried 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
Item No. 3: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JULY
14, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of July
14, 2014, as submitted.
Item No. 4: 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. 5: ACCEPTANCE OF GPS TRACKING DEVICES DONATED BY THE
CYPRESS POLICE FOUNDATION.
Recommendation: That the City Council accept the donation of two (2) GPS tracking
devices from the Cypress Police Foundation. The equipment is valued at $1,799.
Item No. 6: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE,
2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of June, 2014.
Item No. 7: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013 -14 AND 2014 -15 FOR WARRANTS NO.
30698 THROUGH 30858.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant register and
wire transfers for Fiscal Years 2013 -14 and 2014 -15.
Recreation and Park District Matters:
Item No. 8: ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION AND APPROPRIATION FOR TWO
YOUTH TENNIS CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS.
Recommendation: That the City Council, acting as the ex- officio governing Board of
Directors of the Cypress Recreation and Park District: 1) Formally accept the donation in
the amount of $120 from the Cypress Tennis Club; and 2) Increase estimated revenues
in account 212 - 99999.3713 (Donations) by $120 and increase appropriations by $120 to
account 212 - 90316.4187023 (Contract Services — Private Contract Class Instructors) for
two youth tennis class scholarships.
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:
Mayor Mills requested reports from the Council Members on their respective committee
assignments.
Council Member Johnson:
Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Ad -Hoc Committee meeting. Attended the Boys & Girls
Club of Cypress' Appreciation fundraiser. Attended a Metropolitan Water District of Los
Angeles Water Conservation seminar. Asked about City water conservation efforts.
Attended an O.C. Transportation Committee meeting. Attend an O.C. Fire Authority
meeting. Attended the Cypress Community Festival.
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The Public Works Director spoke of water conservation projects for City facilities,
drought - tolerant landscaping, and a recently adopted City Ordinance allowing for
artificial turf.
Council Member Yarc:
Attended the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority meeting. Attended a
California Federation of Woman's Club State Board meeting. Attended a VIP event at
the O.C. Fair. Attended the Cypress Community Festival Mixer at Cypress College.
Attended the Cypress Community Festival.
Council Member Narain:
Attended an O.C. Sanitation District Board meeting. Attended a Senior Citizens
Advisory Council Health and Nutrition Committee meeting.
Council Member Mills:
Attended the Weiner Nationals at the Los Alamitos Race Track. Met with
Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk - Silva. Attended a City Selection Committee meeting.
Attended the Cypress Community Festival Mixer at Cypress College. Attended the
Cypress Community Festival.
The Recreation and Community Services Director complimented staff on their efforts
with the Cypress 5K/10K Run and Cypress Community Festival, and spoke of
increased registrations. She announced the top race finishers and residency statistics.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager congratulated on the success of the Cypress Community Festival.
The Police Chief spoke regarding her participation in the Cold Water Challenge
fundraiser on behalf of the Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP).
Mayor Mills acknowledged the members of the Cypress Police Foundation and thanked
them for their donation of GPS tracking devices.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m. to Monday, August
11, 2014, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Executive Boa : ' +om.
ATTEST:
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