Minutes 2014-08-25332
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CYPRESS CITY COUNCIL
HELD
August 25, 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
Planning Manager Doug Hawkins
Senior Civil Engineer Alvin Papa
Assistant Planner Judy Aquino
Water Quality Manager Gonzalo Vazquez
Recreation Superintendent Jeff Draper
Deputy City Clerk Rhonda Barone
City Clerk Denise Basham
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Mills.
INVOCATION: The invocation was given by City Attorney Wynder.
PRESENTATIONS:
None.
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.
None.
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.
2997, A REQUEST TO ALLOW A PRIVATE GYM/WORKOUT FACILITY WITHIN A
PORTION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE BUILDING LOCATED AT 8851 WATSON
STREET IN THE PC PLANNED COMMUNITY ZONE AND THE IL INDUSTRIAL LIGHT
DISTRICT OF THE LINCOLN AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN.
The Assistant Planner provided background information on this item.
Mayor Mills asked about the number of handicapped parking spaces.
The Assistant Planner responded that there are 34 parking spaces and two are
designated handicapped parking spaces.
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The applicant, Tien Do, stated that he accepts the Conditions of Approval.
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 Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson,
that the City Council adopt the Resolution by title only, approving Conditional Use Permit
No. 2997, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolution.
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. 6462
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2997
— WITH CONDITIONS.
Item No. 2: PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013 -08 AND AMENDMENT TO DESIGN REVIEW
COMMITTEE PERMIT NO. 2013 -03, A REQUEST TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL
THOROUGHBRED RACING DATES AT THE 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.
The applicant, Brad McKinzie, stated that he accepts the Conditions of Approval.
The public hearing was opened.
Mayor Mills asked if there was anyone who wished to speak on this item.
The following spoke in opposition:
Patricia Rudner, Cypress
Jeff Rigby, Cypress
David Rose, Cypress
Johanna Bonaparte
Jack Rubens, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, representing the Los Alamitos
Race Course, responded to comments made by the public stating that there would not
be evening noise from the thoroughbred racing due to the lack of lighting, in addition to
that negating an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit. He indicated that an initial
study was done in November 2013 and that there would be no water impact. He stated
that there would be 11 additional racing days this year with additional days requested in
anticipation of additional racing dates should the opportunity arise.
Mayor Mills asked about the tax benefits to Cypress and Los Alamitos.
The City Attorney indicated that the City of Los Alamitos does not receive a tax benefit
from the Los Alamitos Race Track.
Council Member Narain asked for clarification of the expansion in comparison to the
request made in December 2013 for extended thoroughbred racing during the months
of July through December.
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Mr. Rubens responded that 11 racing days became available from the Fairplex Park in
Pomona and that it did not seem necessary to restrict the months.
Mayor Mills clarified that the Los Alamitos Race Track is governed by the State Racing
Board with multiple venues competing, as space becomes available.
Mr. Rubens indicated that there are restrictions to the daylight hours of racing.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson complimented the Los Alamitos Race Track on their animal
rights care.
Council Member Yarc asked the conclusion time of thoroughbred races.
Mr. Rubens replied that races conclude at sunset, which varies based on the time of
year.
Mr. McKinzie stated that thoroughbred racing is conducted during the daylight and that
quarter horse racing would end at dusk during the thoroughbred racing because there is
not lighting on the entire track.
Ms. Rudner, Cypress, spoke regarding the daytime noise and pollution levels.
The City Attorney stated that the City has received no contact from the Cypress School
District with regard to excessive level noise concerns.
Mr. Rubens indicated that no complaints have been received in relation to the July
thoroughbred racing.
Mr. Rigby, Cypress, spoke of increased noise levels and lighting.
Ms. Joslin Meraz, Cypress, spoke in opposition of this item.
The public hearing was closed.
Council Member Narain asked about noise levels and if staff has conducted noise level
measurement studies.
The Planning Manager responded that complaints have not been received, thus no
studies done, however staff could conduct such should City Council so desire.
Council Member Narain asked if a noise level study could be done and brought back to
the City Council in a few months.
The City Attorney clarified that the Conditions of Approval could be revoked and /or
modified if the decibel levels are not enforced as currently written.
It was moved by Council Member Bailey and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson,
that the City Council adopt the Resolutions by title only, approving Amendment No. 2 to
Conditional Use Permit No. 2013 -08 and Amendment to Design Review Committee
Permit No. 2013 -03, subject to the conditions in Exhibit "A" of the Resolutions.
Council Member Narain made a substitute motion that the City Council approve staff
recommendation and that a daytime noise impact study be done and brought back to the
City Council in six months.
The substitute motion failed due to lack of a second.
The original motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Yarc, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 1 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Narain
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 6463
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2013 -08 — WITH CONDITIONS.
RESOLUTION NO. 6464
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO 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.
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson and seconded by Council Member Yarc, to
approve Consent Calendar Items No. 3 through 13 and 16.
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
AUGUST 11, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the Minutes of the Meeting of August
11, 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.
Item No. 5: PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2014 AS "CHILDHOOD
CANCER AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE CITY OF CYPRESS.
Recommendation: That the City Council officially proclaim the month of September
2014 as "Childhood Cancer Awareness Month" in the City of Cypress.
Item No. 6: REJECTION OF ALL BIDS AND AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT NEW
COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR STREET REHABILITATION PROJECT — OVERLAY,
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 123.
Recommendation: That the City Council reject all bids and authorize the Director of
Public Works to solicit new competitive bids for the Street Rehabilitation Project —
Overlay, Public Works Project No. 123.
Item No. 7: AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND AWARD OF TASK
ORDER FOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SERVICES FOR THE STREET
REHABILITATION PROJECT — SLURRY SEAL, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO 119.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Award a contract for the Street
Rehabilitation Project — Slurry Seal, Public Works Project No. 119, in the amount of
$598,000, to the lowest responsible bidder, All American Asphalt, Corona, California;
authorize a contingency of $89,700 (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 $59,210, within the existing agreement for On-
Call Construction /Management/Inspection /Engineering Services, for the Street
Rehabilitation Project — Slurry Seal, Public Works Project No. 119, to Vali Cooper and
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Associates, Inc. (VCA); authorize a contingency of $8,882 (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. 8: APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SEWER
REHABILITATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 117.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the plans and specifications for Sewer
Rehabilitation at Various Locations, Public Works Project No. 117.
Item No. 9: ACCEPTANCE OF RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION
PROJECT, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 95.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Accept the Residential Street Rehabilitation
Project, Public Works Project No. 95, as being satisfactorily completed in conformance
with the project specifications, in the final amount of $1,137,715.66; and 2) Approve the
final retention payment of $56,885.79 to All American Asphalt Company, Corona,
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. 10: AWARD OF TASK ORDER FOR THE DESIGN OF CERRITOS AVENUE
BIKE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT NO. 120.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve a Task Order for Engineering Design
Services in the amount of $78,577 for the Cerritos Avenue Bike Corridor Improvement
Program, Public Works Project No. 120, to Rick Engineering Company; authorize a
contingency of $11,800 (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. 11: ADOPTION OF SERVICE CONTRACT FOR COMMUNICATION
SERVICES.
Recommendation: That the City Council: 1) Approve the appropriation of $24,000 from
the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund to account number 111-
50161.4819_100 (Professional Services — Other) for contracted communication services;
and 2) Grant signature authority to the positions of City Manager, Finance Director or
Chief of Police to execute the agreement and any future agreements.
Item No. 12: REVIEW OF INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 2014.
Recommendation: That the City Council receive and file the Investment Report for the
month of July, 2014.
Item No. 13: APPROVAL OF COMMERCIAL WARRANT LIST AND WIRE
TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2013 -14 AND 2014 -15 FOR WARRANTS NO.
31080 THROUGH 31253 AND 92413 THROUGH 92418.
Recommendation: That the City Council approve the attached warrant registers and
wire transfers for Fiscal Years 2013 -14 and 2014 -15.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
NEW BUSINESS:
Item No. 14: CONSIDERATION OF FILLING THE VACANCIES ON THE SENIOR
CITIZENS AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION.
The City Clerk provided background information on this item.
Council Member Bailey suggested that the future City Council Members fill the
vacancies on the Senior Citizens Commission and the Traffic Commission.
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Mayor Pro Tem Johnson spoke regarding the minimal impacts the vacancies make on
each of the Commissions.
It was moved by Mayor Mills and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Johnson, that the City
Council fill the vacancies for the remaining time on each Commission term during the
next regular Commission recruitment process as established in the Commission Policy
Manual, which will begin April 1, 2015.
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. 15: CONSIDERATION OF CONSULTANT'S EVALUATION OF PROPOSERS
FOR THE PROVISION OF THE CITY'S SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING SERVICES
AND CONSIDERATION OF SELECTING A COLLECTOR FOR NEGOTIATIONS OF A
NEW EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL FRANCHISE AGREEMENT.
The Recreation and Community Services Director provided background information on
this item.
Joe Sloan, Sloan Vazquez, spoke regarding the Request for Proposals (RFP) process
and thanked staff for their support. He displayed a Power Point presentation that
represents a culmination of a six -month process. He indicated that seven proposals
had been received and that there would be lower rates with five of those proposers. He
stated that evaluation criteria was established by the City Council, and that the seven
participating proposers are CalMet Services, Inc., EDCO Disposal Corporation,
Republic Services of Los Angeles /CDS, Valley Vista Services, Inc., Ware Disposal, Inc.,
Waste Management Collection & Recycling, and Waste & Recycling Services, Inc.
Mr. Sloan reviewed the Core residential services and required elements as specified by
the RFP, and stated that the City Council requested that bulky item services be
extended to 12 items per year. He reviewed the commercial services as well as
services to be provided to City facilities. He explained the weighted evaluation criteria
with regard to the responsiveness to the RFP to include a proposer's Experience,
Customer Service, Programs, Price Proposal and Enhancements. He indicated that for
the Experience category management experience, residential operations experience,
and commercial operations experience were evaluated. He stated that for the Price
Proposal category, the price competitiveness and reasonableness were evaluated. Mr.
Sloan provided the evaluation scoring summary, and the two highest scorers were
Valley Vista Services and EDCO Disposal Corporation which scored 11 points apart
overall out of 1,000 points.
Mr. Enrique Vazquez, Sloan Vazquez, reviewed the Price Proposals and indicated that
a 10 -year revenue of collector was done. He indicated that, of the two highest scoring
proposers, Valley Vista Services had the lower price proposal over the 10 -year period;
Mr. Sloan spoke regarding Enhancements and that EDCO Disposal Corporation
received the highest score which took into consideration the rate freeze. He indicated
that other evaluation areas included legal /regulatory disclosures, financial information
and requirements, and materiality of exceptions to draft agreement. He stated that
administrative fees included out -of- pockets expenses paid by the City, billing
reimbursement, audit, and annual payment of franchise fee.
Mr. Sloan reviewed the discretionary fees which included roadway maintenance, water
pollution prevention, and sales tax revenue. He spoke of the two highest rated
residential rates, commercial service rates, and roll -off rates. He indicated that
temporary rate bins include 3 -yard bin delivery and removal, add /dump, dead run, and
daily rental. He reviewed the roll -off rates for three ton average containers.
Mr. Sloan reviewed the Evaluation Scoring Summary and indicated that Valley Vista
Services, Inc. scored first in two of the five categories (Experience and Customer
Service), and EDCO Disposal Corporation scored first in two of the five categories
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(Programs and Enhancements); with Valley Vista Services, Inc. scoring the highest total
points in all five categories and, is thus, their recommended vendor.
Council Member Bailey asked for a definition of the term dead run.
Mr. Sloan responded that dead run is a term used when a trash truck service is called
for but cannot be performed for various reasons.
Council Member Bailey asked about the frequency of dead runs.
Mr. Sloan replied that dead runs are infrequent and some collectors will charge for it
and some will not.
Council Member Bailey asked for clarification on the charges for daily rental greater
than seven days.
Mr. Sloan indicated that it would be a demurrage charge and that most companies
would charge a daily rate after seven days.
Mr. Vazquez clarified that if the container is emptied within seven days, there would be
a fee for service and an additional haul charge if it is returned. He indicated that if the
container is kept and not ready for collection after seven days, there would be a rental
charge.
Council Member Narain asked for clarification with regard to the evaluation scoring
summary and the scoring percentage process used, in that Valley Vista Services, Inc.'s
is greater than Ware Disposal, Inc. due to future personnel.
Mr. Sloan replied that Valley Vista Services, Inc. has proposed a General Manager
position for this contract, if it is awarded, and that it was the City Council's direction to
seek a collector with management experience.
Council Member Yarc asked why the collector with the lowest price was not among the
top two selected.
Mr. Sloan responded that Ware Disposal, Inc. would have difficulty servicing the City
with no comparable city experience.
Council Member Yarc asked about the price difference between the top two collectors.
Mr. Sloan stated that based on the best understanding of all of the collectors' offerings,
Valley Vista Services, Inc.'s annual revenue requirement is approximately $600,000 per
year less than EDCO Disposal Corporation.
Council Member Narain asked about the two collectors' Orange County experience.
Mr. Sloan replied that Valley Vista Services, Inc. is a Los Angeles based company and
that EDCO Disposal Corporation is primarily a San Diego based company with service
to several Orange County cities.
Jim Ambroso, Republic Services, spoke regarding vendor staff experience and meeting
current and future waste disposal demands, including food waste and additional truck
traffic. He suggested that the City Council consider negotiating with two companies.
Angelica Garcia, Cypress, spoke in support of the existing waste disposal service.
Frank Quinones, Republic Services, spoke regarding service to Cypress and longevity
with the City.
Anthony Aguilar, Cypress resident and employee of Republic Services, spoke regarding
familiarity with the City and routing considerations given for school areas, and
encouraged the City Council to consider Republic Services for the future contract.
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Steve South, EDCO Disposal Corporation, introduced members of his company and
spoke regarding his company's longevity of experience and service to surrounding
cities. He distributed letters of reference from various cities.
David Perez, Valley Vista Services, Inc., spoke regarding the evaluation process and
indicated that his company is Los Angeles based. He spoke of compliance and
business participation and support.
The Recreation and Community Services Director suggested that a lower temporary bin
rate be an additional consideration in the franchise negotiations.
Council Member Yarc asked if the enhancement items would be at additional contract
costs.
The Recreation and Community Services Director stated that the enhancement items
would be considered as a wish list and not mandatory, and will be negotiated with
minimal or no costs to ratepayers.
Mr. Sloan indicated that proposal of a temporary bin rate would be a negotiable item.
It was moved by Council Member Narain and seconded by Mayor Mills, that the City
Council consider, at a minimum, the following optional services and enhancement items
to be included in franchise negotiations:
1. An organics recycling program to meet AB 1826 requirements
2. Abandoned items collection within 24 hours for targeted areas
3. Desired enhancements to City services (i.e., graffiti removal)
4. Identify the key collection and customer service personnel, confirm their
employment, and require removal or replacement of key personnel shall not occur
without the City's prior written consent and its sole and unfettered discretion
5. A $5 per month cap on the charge for additional carts (which is equal to the
current charge by the incumbent)
6. Guaranteed sales tax payments and reporting requirements
7. Acceptance of E -Waste at citywide Household Hazardous Waste collection events
8. Develop a Universal Waste program
9. Location of the local office
10. Lower temporary bin rate
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
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson asked for clarification on enhancement Item #6, guaranteed
sales tax payments and reporting requirements.
The Recreation and Community Services Director responded that the sales tax
payments is applicable to the selected vendor and that with regard to reporting
requirements, there is verbiage in the draft agreement that is not aligned with typical
report verbiage from the Board of Equalization to the City, therefore the verbiage would
have to be negotiated.
Council Member Yarc commented that she does not object to the enhancement items
unless there would be increased costs to customers, excluding mandatory State
compliance. She stated that there is a tremendous amount of enhancements no matter
the selected collector and that the top two proposers have offered $200,000 - $250,000
more per year in enhancements at no cost.
The City Attorney stated that authorized negotiation of the enhancement items resulting
in a rate increase could be stricken from the franchise.
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Council Member Yarc thanked Sloan Vazquez and spoke in support of the top two
collectors. She asked about securing key personnel, as included in the enhancement
items.
The City Attorney stated that if the presence of key personnel weighs in the City Council
decision, it is suggested that those key personnel be specifically identified in the
franchise and that the vendor not be allowed to substitute those key personnel without
the City Council consent. He stated that the City Council would have an unfettered right
to reject the request to substitute key personnel.
Council Member Yarc spoke of the importance of low residential rates.
Council Member Narain asked if two collectors could be selected for negotiations.
The City Attorney responded that the City Council could negotiate with two collectors.
Council Member Bailey spoke of the selection process that began three to four years
ago when commercial rates were raised in another city and that he was contacted by
the City's largest landowner and met with Republic Services to request them to be
lowered. He stated that the City has the highest business commercial rates in Orange
County and that he recommends the selection of Valley Vista Services, Inc.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson commented that it has been a six - month, labor intensive
process, and he thanked Sloan Vazquez on their work. He stated that residents should
be given lower rates, and he spoke of the benefits of each of the top two collectors.
Mayor Mills stated that he met with the consultants and that it is the aggregation of the
value across the entire data compiled, and that he supports negotiating with the top two
collectors, EDCO Disposal Corporation and Valley Vista Services, Inc.
Mayor Mills made a motion and seconded by Council Member Narain, that the City
Council negotiate with EDCO Disposal Corporation and Valley Vista Services, Inc.
Council Member Narain commented that it is the consensus of the City Council to have
lower rates.
Council Member Bailey spoke regarding the RFP process and that he is not in favor of
the motion.
Council Member Yarc asked if renegotiating would skew the evaluation process.
The City Attorney stated that the consultant would work with the City, negotiate a
franchise, and the City Council would make a final selection.
Council Member Narain spoke in favor of negotiating with the top two collectors which
may be beneficial to the City in terms of prices.
Council Member Yarc spoke of price increase concerns should enhancement items
change.
Mr. Sloan indicated that it is highly unusual to come back after all of the prices have
been submitted.
Council Member Yarc asked about the timeframe for completion of the contract prior to
the November 4, 2014 election, with consideration of three City Council Members term
expirations.
Council Member Narain stated that two collectors are ranked closely and that staff
could negotiate a better deal with either of the two collectors, with consideration to what
is best for the community and residents.
Mayor Mills remarked that it would not be irregular to negotiate with the top two
collectors.
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Mayor Pro Tem Johnson made a substitute motion and seconded by Council Member
Bailey, that the City Council select Valley Vista Services, Inc.
The motion was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 3 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Yarc and Johnson
NOES: 2 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Narain and Mills
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
It was the consensus of the City Council to: (1) Direct staff, the City Attorney's office,
and Sloan Vazquez to negotiate a new exclusive residential and commercial franchise
agreement covering the period from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2025; and (2) Direct
staff to return to the City Council on September 8, 2014, with a proposed franchise
agreement for consideration, possible approval, and execution by the Mayor.
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.
Item No. 16: ADOPTION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGET FOR THE CYPRESS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY FOR THE SIX -MONTH PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2015
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2015.
It was moved by Agency Member Johnson and seconded by Agency Member Yarc, that
the Successor Agency adopt the administrative budget for the Successor Agency for the
six -month period of January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015.
The motion was unanimously carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 AGENCY MEMBERS: Bailey, Narain, Yarc, Johnson and Mills
NOES: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 AGENCY MEMBERS: None
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 the Cypress Employees Appreciation Luncheon. Toured Arnold Elementary
School. Attended an O.C. Fire Authority Ad -Hoc Committee meeting. Attended the
Concert on the Green. Spoke of driver safety during back -to- school time.
Council Member Bailey:
Attended a City /Anaheim Union High School District Joint Steering Ad Hoc Committee
meeting.
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Council Member Yarc:
Attended the Cypress Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast. Attended the
Cypress Employees Appreciation Luncheon. Attended an Orange District California
Federation of Woman's Club Board meeting. Attended a Legislative Mixer at the Joint
Forces Training Base.
Council Member Mills:
Attended the Cypress Employees Appreciation Luncheon. Attended the Concert on the
Green. Attended the Cypress City Council Candidate Orientation. Attended a SCAG
and Southern Leadership Council summit. Attended a Legislative Mixer at the Joint
Forces Training Base. Announced that Major General Keith D. Jones' retirement dinner
will be held on September 5, 2014. Attended the Concert on the Green. Spoke of local
legislation.
The City Attorney congratulated the Assistant City Attorney on her success with a claim
of alleged dangerous condition on public property.
ITEMS FROM CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager informed of the City of Cypress Blood Drive on Tuesday, August 26,
2014, at the Cypress Community Center, and of the City /Cypress Chamber of
Commerce Community Reception in his honor on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at
Courtyard by Marriott.
ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Mills adjourned the meeting at 9:29 p.m. to Monday,
September 8, 2014, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the E -cu ve Board Room.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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